What should we change? - The Orange Mane

freak6 · 01-23-2006, 09:12 AM

Watching this team, there were alot of wins that were ugly, especially at home. This team was really good, but not great. Not like the Super Bowl teams, that blew people out left and right.

The win at home vs the Chargers was so close, but Champ made the big play and the rest is history. I still had alot of doubts though. We barely got by the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, Champ had another TD in that game. The win over the Ravens was disgusting, but a W is a W right, well I guess so, but that is when I got worried about us in the playoffs. Boller gave us that game. The W over the Raiders at home was to easy to get excited about, but then we went down to SD, and crushed the Chargers, again our defense lead the way. The W over the Patriots in the playoffs was nice, but it was an ugly win decided by our All-Pro Corner.

The point is that our defense was the difference in most of these games. But they couldn't get off the field in the first half yesterday, and our gameplan was unable to match the Steelers production. This post-season, our backs only avg 4 yards per carry. The passing game has gotta be opened up, and revitalized. To win it all, our offense has got to score more points, and this postseason, our offense was pretty ugly.

My question is, if we are gonna win the SuperBowl, do we want Jake Plummer the free wheeling QB gunning the ball around like in 2004, or the conservative Jake Plummer that lead us to 13 wins. I think we need to open up the offense, and use our weapons more. Ashley Lelie's production was way down this year, despite his yards per catch. Why not throw to him even more?

All that said, scoring was up in 2005 for us, because we turned the ball over so much less. That's great in the regular season, but when your defense is giving up points, we need to answer. Maybe it was just yesterday, but Jake looked terrible to me, his balls were flapping, he grossly underthrew Lelie on the TD, and I don't know wtf he was thinking at the end of the 1st half.

What I think we should change is our philosophy and personell on 3rd down. We have gotta get a 3rd WR and spread out defenses. Using 2 TEs is not working. I would also like to see the Shotgun used more. I think we have some decent WRs, they can't be much worse than watching Alexander lumber down field on 3rd and 7.

MajikMan7 · 01-23-2006, 09:20 AM

I think we need to get rid of the RBBC, Dayne is the overall the RB most suited for our system, so kick Marine Mike the curb, and convert Tatum into a KR and 3rd down RB.

We need someone highly educated in football knowledge to be our Offensive cordinator, sorry I can't take the job, I've got college to attend, but I think Sean Salisbury could get the job done.

Trevor Price is a warrior, give the man a damn raise.

We are lacking in Star Power, lets bring in Terrell Owens.

freak6 · 01-24-2006, 02:20 PM

lmao, I think you were being sarcastic in that, now alot of people want him!!

Vote please.

yavoon · 01-24-2006, 02:22 PM

I dont know, 3rd and 10 at the what? 12? down by two scores and shannahan doesn't trust jake to throw it into the endzone.

not sure there's anything more we can do. sucks having a qb whose weakness is "passing from the pocket."

Rascal · 01-24-2006, 02:25 PM

Plummer in a shotgun...lol.

Salisbury as a OC...that's even funnier.

DBroncos4life · 01-24-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajikMan7

I think we need to get rid of the RBBC, Dayne is the overall the RB most suited for our system, so kick Marine Mike the curb, and convert Tatum into a KR and 3rd down RB.

We need someone highly educated in football knowledge to be our Offensive cordinator, sorry I can't take the job, I've got college to attend, but I think Sean Salisbury could get the job done.

Trevor Price is a warrior, give the man a damn raise.

We are lacking in Star Power, lets bring in Terrell Owens.

Its spelled Pryce.

Crushaholic · 01-24-2006, 02:49 PM

People seem to be focusing on the QB, but I'm looking forward to the next RB the Broncos draft and this guy competing with Bell for a job. I'm not sure Bell quite gets the offense, yet. I'm impressed with Dayne and think he should have a bigger role. Depth should come with Bell and/or the next RB Shanahan picks up. Running the ball makes us successful and we need to keep striving to find the right formula.

View Poll Results: What should the Broncos change on offense?
Open up the passing game on 3rd down, use 3 WRs, and the Shotgun	3	33.33%
Nothing, stay the course...	3	33.33%
Open up entire offense, 2004 Jake with less mistakes	3	33.33%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

01-23-2006, 09:12 AM	#1
freak6 3,631 - WAKE UP!!!! Impeach President Cheney and Puppet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: MJK	What should we change? Watching this team, there were alot of wins that were ugly, especially at home. This team was really good, but not great. Not like the Super Bowl teams, that blew people out left and right. The win at home vs the Chargers was so close, but Champ made the big play and the rest is history. I still had alot of doubts though. We barely got by the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, Champ had another TD in that game. The win over the Ravens was disgusting, but a W is a W right, well I guess so, but that is when I got worried about us in the playoffs. Boller gave us that game. The W over the Raiders at home was to easy to get excited about, but then we went down to SD, and crushed the Chargers, again our defense lead the way. The W over the Patriots in the playoffs was nice, but it was an ugly win decided by our All-Pro Corner. The point is that our defense was the difference in most of these games. But they couldn't get off the field in the first half yesterday, and our gameplan was unable to match the Steelers production. This post-season, our backs only avg 4 yards per carry. The passing game has gotta be opened up, and revitalized. To win it all, our offense has got to score more points, and this postseason, our offense was pretty ugly. My question is, if we are gonna win the SuperBowl, do we want Jake Plummer the free wheeling QB gunning the ball around like in 2004, or the conservative Jake Plummer that lead us to 13 wins. I think we need to open up the offense, and use our weapons more. Ashley Lelie's production was way down this year, despite his yards per catch. Why not throw to him even more? All that said, scoring was up in 2005 for us, because we turned the ball over so much less. That's great in the regular season, but when your defense is giving up points, we need to answer. Maybe it was just yesterday, but Jake looked terrible to me, his balls were flapping, he grossly underthrew Lelie on the TD, and I don't know wtf he was thinking at the end of the 1st half. What I think we should change is our philosophy and personell on 3rd down. We have gotta get a 3rd WR and spread out defenses. Using 2 TEs is not working. I would also like to see the Shotgun used more. I think we have some decent WRs, they can't be much worse than watching Alexander lumber down field on 3rd and 7.

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01-23-2006, 09:20 AM	#2
MajikMan7 Voice of Reason Alando 'National TV' Tucker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,070 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jake Plummer	I think we need to get rid of the RBBC, Dayne is the overall the RB most suited for our system, so kick Marine Mike the curb, and convert Tatum into a KR and 3rd down RB. We need someone highly educated in football knowledge to be our Offensive cordinator, sorry I can't take the job, I've got college to attend, but I think Sean Salisbury could get the job done. Trevor Price is a warrior, give the man a damn raise. We are lacking in Star Power, lets bring in Terrell Owens.

01-24-2006, 02:20 PM	#3
freak6 3,631 - WAKE UP!!!! Impeach President Cheney and Puppet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: MJK	lmao, I think you were being sarcastic in that, now alot of people want him!! Vote please.

01-24-2006, 02:22 PM	#4
yavoon Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,260	I dont know, 3rd and 10 at the what? 12? down by two scores and shannahan doesn't trust jake to throw it into the endzone. not sure there's anything more we can do. sucks having a qb whose weakness is "passing from the pocket."

01-24-2006, 02:25 PM	#5
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Plummer in a shotgun...lol. Salisbury as a OC...that's even funnier.

01-24-2006, 02:49 PM	#7
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,041	People seem to be focusing on the QB, but I'm looking forward to the next RB the Broncos draft and this guy competing with Bell for a job. I'm not sure Bell quite gets the offense, yet. I'm impressed with Dayne and think he should have a bigger role. Depth should come with Bell and/or the next RB Shanahan picks up. Running the ball makes us successful and we need to keep striving to find the right formula.