From CBS, Broncos The Team To Beat Colts - The Orange Mane

listopencil · 11-29-2005, 10:27 PM

Power Rankings: No. 2 Broncos can beat Colts
By Pete Prisco
CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer
Tell Pete your opinion!

Updated Nov. 29

The Denver Broncos are for real.

After seeing them play last Thursday against Dallas, I came away with this thought: They could make a legitimate push for the Super Bowl.

Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images)
Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good.

"That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl."

That's getting a little ahead of things, but the Broncos have all the tools to compete. They can run the ball, they have a quarterback who is pretty much playing mistake-free football, and the defense is an aggressive, attacking unit that doesn't back down.

Isn't that what you need to beat the Colts?

The Broncos have a tough game this week at Kansas City, but their schedule is much easier than those of the Chargers and Chiefs, which would likely make them the division champion and second seed in the conference. Then, it's one playoff victory and a would-be trip to Indy for the AFC title.

Sure, it's a long way off, but who wants to look back when the Raiders were our Super Bowl pick before the season started.

Denver stays in the second spot in the CBS SportsLine.com Power Rankings, one back of the top-ranked Colts, who have undefeated season written all over them. Those two appear headed to a January showdown for a trip to the Super Bowl.

There is no denying right now they are the two best teams in the league.

Seattle is the best team in the NFC and it appears the NFC playoffs will go through the Great Northwest. But they aren't in the same class with the Colts and Broncos -- we don't think.

We still have a month left for teams to fade and emerge, but the Colts, Broncos and Seahawks have made their statements.

We expected it from the Colts. Many thought the Seahawks would be this good, but the Broncos are exceeding expectations. Give Mike Shanahan credit. It appears he's ready to win a playoff game without John Elway.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9068392/rss

sirhcyennek81 · 11-29-2005, 10:37 PM

Broncos have to get to that point first. I think they can, and i would LOVE to go to Indi, have everyone go crazy all over indi's knob, only to get kicked in the ass when the Broncos walk off the field with the Lamar hunt trophy...

ClevelandBronco2 · 11-29-2005, 10:54 PM

I expect it next season. If it happens this season, I'll be amazed and appreciative.

And Shanny will get a lifetime pass from my sorry second-guessing ass.

24champ · 11-29-2005, 10:55 PM

Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

sirhcyennek81 · 11-29-2005, 10:55 PM

Shanny had it when he won 2 superbowls. A third one would be nice. Against seattle...mike v mike 2.

ClevelandBronco2 · 11-29-2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

Don't confuse yourself with the guys who are paid to play the game.

Yeah, yeah. Focusing on the task at hand is important for them, but it's pretty much wasted effort for a bunch of keyboard jockeys on an internet forum.

Try to remember: When it comes to how professional sports play out, we're only voyeurs.

sirhcyennek81 · 11-29-2005, 11:09 PM

Fine...we HOPE the guys we root for focus on this week. Indi will be there sooner rather then later.

Bronco Bob · 11-29-2005, 11:15 PM

Would love to see the Colts go 17-0 and then lose the AFC Championship game
to Denver.
And of course then Denver go on and win XL.

epicSocialism4tw · 11-29-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco2

Don't confuse yourself with the guys who are paid to play the game.

Yeah, yeah. Focusing on the task at hand is important for them, but it's pretty much wasted effort for a bunch of keyboard jockeys on an internet forum.

Try to remember: When it comes to how professional sports play out, we're only voyeurs.

Great post!

Atlas · 11-29-2005, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

I look ahead all the time and I have never lost a NFL game in my life

Dagmar · 11-29-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

Well said.

Blart · 11-29-2005, 11:44 PM

The best part about all of the Broncos VS Colts hoopla is that it's making the Chief trolls feel bad - we're not even thinking about them.

Atlas · 11-29-2005, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blart

The best part about all of the Broncos VS Colts hoopla is that it's making the Chief trolls feel bad - we're not even thinking about them.

HAHAH THat is funny... You thinking that maybe they feel they don't matter??

sirhcyennek81 · 11-29-2005, 11:47 PM

dammit...i love blart's avatar...anyways...until we beat indi, anything we come up with is theory.

Atlas · 11-29-2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

dammit...i love blart's avatar...anyways...until we beat indi, anything we come up with is theory.

Ok you two get a room!!

Bronx33 · 11-29-2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

dammit...i love blart's avatar...anyways...until we beat indi, anything we come up with is theory.

Personally i would take a atlas kyla cole avatar anyday of the week over that one.

sirhcyennek81 · 11-29-2005, 11:51 PM

to each his own, i guess.

epicSocialism4tw · 11-30-2005, 12:06 AM

This thread is officially gay.

24champ · 11-30-2005, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryllama

This thread is officially gay.

well we have to wait for bob to chime in about shaving balls for it to be official.

loborugger · 11-30-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

well we have to wait for bob to chime in about shaving balls for it to be official.

I bet they are really hard to shave since they havent dropped.

Lidderer · 11-30-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

Can we get a keyboard shortcut for this type of thing? Or like an emoticon that embodies the sentiment maybe.

loborugger · 11-30-2005, 05:58 PM

I was watching the Steelers/Colts game last Monday Night. I didnt see the whole game, but my impression from the part I saw was this. The Steeler 'D' did well when they confused Peyton. And they confused Peyton by loading up the line, showing a massive blitz, and then peeling off into coverage. Or conversely, they showed coverage and then blitzed. I think our 'D' is very good doing exactly that this year - I am thinking about that first stretch of the Eagles game. Man, if we could stone Manning the way we stoned McNabb.... well lets just say we it would be good.

BMF Bronco · 11-30-2005, 07:54 PM

"Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images)
Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good.

"That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl."

Talk about your ultimate revenge tours!!!!!!!!! WE HOLD GRUDGES FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

elsid13 · 11-30-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

"Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images)
Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good.

"That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl."

Talk about your ultimate revenge tours!!!!!!!!! WE HOLD GRUDGES FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

All this guys have hell alot of pride, they hate being made fun so does this surprise anyone.

ludo21 · 11-30-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

"Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images)
Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good.

"That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl."

Talk about your ultimate revenge tours!!!!!!!!! WE HOLD GRUDGES FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep. If we face the Colts again i guarantee that thought of that painful loss will be in the forefront of their minds.

11-29-2005, 10:27 PM	#1
listopencil [sarcasm]text[/sarcasm] BOOM! Winner. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The People's Republic Of California Posts: 8,580 Adopt-a-Bronco: Broncos FO	From CBS, Broncos The Team To Beat Colts Power Rankings: No. 2 Broncos can beat Colts By Pete Prisco CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer Tell Pete your opinion! Updated Nov. 29 The Denver Broncos are for real. After seeing them play last Thursday against Dallas, I came away with this thought: They could make a legitimate push for the Super Bowl. Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images) Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good. "That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl." That's getting a little ahead of things, but the Broncos have all the tools to compete. They can run the ball, they have a quarterback who is pretty much playing mistake-free football, and the defense is an aggressive, attacking unit that doesn't back down. Isn't that what you need to beat the Colts? The Broncos have a tough game this week at Kansas City, but their schedule is much easier than those of the Chargers and Chiefs, which would likely make them the division champion and second seed in the conference. Then, it's one playoff victory and a would-be trip to Indy for the AFC title. Sure, it's a long way off, but who wants to look back when the Raiders were our Super Bowl pick before the season started. Denver stays in the second spot in the CBS SportsLine.com Power Rankings, one back of the top-ranked Colts, who have undefeated season written all over them. Those two appear headed to a January showdown for a trip to the Super Bowl. There is no denying right now they are the two best teams in the league. Seattle is the best team in the NFC and it appears the NFC playoffs will go through the Great Northwest. But they aren't in the same class with the Colts and Broncos -- we don't think. We still have a month left for teams to fade and emerge, but the Colts, Broncos and Seahawks have made their statements. We expected it from the Colts. Many thought the Seahawks would be this good, but the Broncos are exceeding expectations. Give Mike Shanahan credit. It appears he's ready to win a playoff game without John Elway. http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9068392/rss

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11-29-2005, 10:37 PM	#2
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,674 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Broncos have to get to that point first. I think they can, and i would LOVE to go to Indi, have everyone go crazy all over indi's knob, only to get kicked in the ass when the Broncos walk off the field with the Lamar hunt trophy...

11-29-2005, 10:54 PM	#3
ClevelandBronco2 Pro Bowler Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 517	I expect it next season. If it happens this season, I'll be amazed and appreciative. And Shanny will get a lifetime pass from my sorry second-guessing ass.

11-29-2005, 10:55 PM	#4
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,547 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Lets worry about the colts when we play them, we got the queefs this week and hopefully our players arent looking ahead.

11-29-2005, 11:09 PM	#7
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,674 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Fine...we HOPE the guys we root for focus on this week. Indi will be there sooner rather then later.

11-29-2005, 11:15 PM	#8
Bronco Bob Tastee Freeze Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 9,464 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Would love to see the Colts go 17-0 and then lose the AFC Championship game to Denver. And of course then Denver go on and win XL.

11-29-2005, 11:44 PM	#12
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	The best part about all of the Broncos VS Colts hoopla is that it's making the Chief trolls feel bad - we're not even thinking about them.

11-29-2005, 11:47 PM	#14
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,674 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	dammit...i love blart's avatar...anyways...until we beat indi, anything we come up with is theory.

11-29-2005, 11:51 PM	#17
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,674 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	to each his own, i guess.

11-30-2005, 12:06 AM	#18
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	This thread is officially gay.

11-30-2005, 05:58 PM	#22
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I was watching the Steelers/Colts game last Monday Night. I didnt see the whole game, but my impression from the part I saw was this. The Steeler 'D' did well when they confused Peyton. And they confused Peyton by loading up the line, showing a massive blitz, and then peeling off into coverage. Or conversely, they showed coverage and then blitzed. I think our 'D' is very good doing exactly that this year - I am thinking about that first stretch of the Eagles game. Man, if we could stone Manning the way we stoned McNabb.... well lets just say we it would be good.

11-30-2005, 07:54 PM	#23
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	"Standout linebacker Al Wilson and the Broncos are making some noise. (Getty Images) Yes, that means possibly beating the Colts in Indianapolis. Folks, the Broncos are good. "That would be poetic justice," said one Broncos player of a possible playoff matchup with the Colts. "After what they've done to us the past two years, we could get them in the AFC Championship Game at their place. If we did that, the other losses would be erased. And they wouldn't be too happy about it. This one would be to go to the Super Bowl." Talk about your ultimate revenge tours!!!!!!!!! WE HOLD GRUDGES FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!