Best Teams when dealing with adversity - The Orange Mane

Derger_Louis · 08-29-2006, 01:36 PM

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3. Denver

Bill Belichick has won one more Super Bowl and Cowher is the most recent to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, but Mike Shanahan arguably still is the game's best head coach. The Broncos have endured just one losing season in Shanahan's 11 seasons. Since 1995, no coach has won more games than Shanahan's 122. Denver has remained one of the league's model franchises through changes at quarterback, running back, wherever. Without question, the Broncos are the most consistent team.

Shanahan has great coordinators by his side, Mike Heimerdinger (offense) and Larry Coyer (defense). General manager Ted Sundquist lives in Shanahan's shadow, but he's a top-notch front-office executive. Jake Plummer proved last year that he could lead a team deep into the playoffs, and behind him now is one of the preseason's most impressive rookies, Jay Cutler. No need to even get into the running game, right? We know the Broncos are going to do that. Plus, for the first time since Ed McCaffrey, really, Rod Smith has a sidekick. Javon Walker was one of the offseason's biggest acquisitions, a former No. 1 receiver in Green Bay who will, for now, take a backseat to Smith.

The Broncos' first-team defense hasn't allowed a touchdown to its first-team counterparts in 10 series this preseason. The Broncos have really good depth along the defensive line. Their linebacking trio of Al Wilson, D.J. Williams and Ian Gold is the fastest, if not the best, in the league. The Broncos have a shutdown corner in Champ Bailey and an enforcer at safety in John Lynch.

Once again, all the pieces are in place for the Broncos to make a run at that elusive third Super Bowl title. They were a win short of the Super Bowl last year and might have gotten better in the offseason. They should contend again. They have strong leaders in Smith, Plummer, Lynch, Bailey, Wilson and Tom Nalen. And it doesn't get any better than Shanahan at head coach.

GonzoLays · 08-29-2006, 01:40 PM

Best team dealing with adversity? I would have to say John Fox's Carolina Panthers. Wasn't it just two seasons ago that half their starting lineup went down to injuries and he still kept them in the playoff chase? That was very impressive.

Bob's your Information Minister · 08-29-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Derger_Louis

Jake Plummer proved last year that he could lead a team deep into the playoffs

watermock · 08-29-2006, 01:45 PM

Adversity? We don't accept no stinkin' adversity. They are challenges.

goldengopher1976 · 08-29-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Best team dealing with adversity? I would have to say John Fox's Carolina Panthers. Wasn't it just two seasons ago that half their starting lineup went down to injuries and he still kept them in the playoff chase? That was very impressive.

That's what the article says too...

Dagmar · 08-29-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

AFC Championship game = deep into the playoffs.

Rock Chalk · 08-29-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagmar

AFC Championship game = deep into the playoffs.

Bob wouldnt know.

Phantom · 08-29-2006, 02:04 PM

"Without question, the Broncos are the most consistent team."

Quoted for accuracy.

Jetmeck · 08-29-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

Bob wouldnt know.

Exactly Bobbo is the stat master.......

But when you talk about the playoffs he has no frame of reference. I doubt he remembers the last time KC won a playoff game and he most definitely was decades away from being born the last time they won a championship.

It must seriously suck to be the fan of such a pathetic
organization.

Jetmeck · 08-29-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

"Without question, the Broncos are the most consistent team."

Quoted for accuracy.

Exactly just for your appreciation I quote a chart throwed up during the Texans/Broncos game.

"Since Shanahan became coach the Broncos are NUMERO UNO ....#1........THE BEST IN THE NFL..............in"

Most wins
Most rushing yardage
Most total yards
Most points

That about says it all.....................

Hail ..... Shanny

DBroncos4life · 08-29-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

Bob wouldnt know.

He does know alot about going deep with farm animals though.

55CrushEm · 08-29-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

He does know alot about going deep with farm animals though.

Well, he may go with farm animals.....but I seriously doubt that he goes "deep".....in any situation of that kind.

PatsWin2002 · 08-29-2006, 03:33 PM

Michael Smith is a former Boston Globe columnist and local media figure.

It seems to me like he was afraid of being homeristic and putting his Patriots too high.....or just had to extend the list to 7 to get them on there.

Just seems weird.

Another list, another day .......carry on.

KipCorrington25 · 08-29-2006, 03:51 PM

The Chargers are the worst at dealing with adversity. A couple injuries or maybe even a couple games on the road and they fold up like a pup tent every year.

rovolution · 08-29-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

What are you laughing about? Your team hasnt seen an AFC Champ. Game since Joe Montana reluctantly (you could tell Montana wanted to stay in SanFran. instead of a mediocre team like the Chefs and that Montana really hated being a Chef) donned a Chiefs uniform for the end of his career.

Ballhawk · 08-29-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Bootleg, Turly at LT, Kennison & Parker starting WRs, KC D, and Herm

So much to laugh about...

Merlin · 08-29-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Talk about leaving yourself open to ridicule. You are a sucker for punishment/a $lut for attention.

Florida_Bronco · 08-29-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagmar

AFC Championship game = deep into the playoffs.

Question for Bob: Which quarterback would you be most confident in should he have to carry a team on his back into the playoffs...

Jake Plummer or Trent Green?

bombquixote · 08-29-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

Question for Bob: Which quarterback would you be most confident in should he have to carry a team on his back into the playoffs...

Jake Plummer or Trent Green?

I guarantee Bob will say Trent Green. I know Bob's type. I teach special ed.

Florida_Bronco · 08-29-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bombquixote

I guarantee Bob will say Trent Green. I know Bob's type. I teach special ed.

Garcia Bronco · 08-29-2006, 07:19 PM

Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.

Cito Pelon · 08-29-2006, 08:29 PM

It has irritated me for a long time how Denver deals with "adversity" - on gameday. By that I mean being behind in the first half, or seeing a couple big plays by the opposition. The team does not respond well, and neither does Shanahan on the sideline. A bad play or two on D tends to snowball. A 3and out on O tends to be 3 consecutive 3andouts.

And Denver has poor 2-minute drills on both sides of the ball. That's a big deal if you're having a rough first half.

goldengopher1976 · 08-30-2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cito Pelon

It has irritated me for a long time how Denver deals with "adversity" - on gameday. By that I mean being behind in the first half, or seeing a couple big plays by the opposition. The team does not respond well, and neither does Shanahan on the sideline. A bad play or two on D tends to snowball. A 3and out on O tends to be 3 consecutive 3andouts.

And Denver has poor 2-minute drills on both sides of the ball. That's a big deal if you're having a rough first half.

I don't remember that being the case so much before Plummer/Griese...wonder if it reflects more on the leadership on the field or on the sideline. I do know that I get a sinking feeling when Jake throws an INT that I'm going to see it repeated--boom or bust (so to speak; after all, he's winning us games).

Bob's your Information Minister · 08-30-2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bombquixote

I guarantee Bob will say Trent Green. I know Bob's type. I teach special ed.

I've seen Green play in the playoffs...he was great. We didn't punt.

Next.

Kaylore · 08-30-2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

I've seen Green play in the playoffs...he was great. We didn't punt.

Next.

Your team is being made into a bunch of marshmallows. Short workouts, overrested players, no depth - just mental wussies. I think you'll appreciate the ability to overcome adversity when they fold like an old tent in a tornado this season.

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08-29-2006, 01:36 PM	#1
Derger_Louis Solid Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 231 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	Best Teams when dealing with adversity http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/previe...ael&id=2564812 3. Denver Bill Belichick has won one more Super Bowl and Cowher is the most recent to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, but Mike Shanahan arguably still is the game's best head coach. The Broncos have endured just one losing season in Shanahan's 11 seasons. Since 1995, no coach has won more games than Shanahan's 122. Denver has remained one of the league's model franchises through changes at quarterback, running back, wherever. Without question, the Broncos are the most consistent team. Shanahan has great coordinators by his side, Mike Heimerdinger (offense) and Larry Coyer (defense). General manager Ted Sundquist lives in Shanahan's shadow, but he's a top-notch front-office executive. Jake Plummer proved last year that he could lead a team deep into the playoffs, and behind him now is one of the preseason's most impressive rookies, Jay Cutler. No need to even get into the running game, right? We know the Broncos are going to do that. Plus, for the first time since Ed McCaffrey, really, Rod Smith has a sidekick. Javon Walker was one of the offseason's biggest acquisitions, a former No. 1 receiver in Green Bay who will, for now, take a backseat to Smith. The Broncos' first-team defense hasn't allowed a touchdown to its first-team counterparts in 10 series this preseason. The Broncos have really good depth along the defensive line. Their linebacking trio of Al Wilson, D.J. Williams and Ian Gold is the fastest, if not the best, in the league. The Broncos have a shutdown corner in Champ Bailey and an enforcer at safety in John Lynch. Once again, all the pieces are in place for the Broncos to make a run at that elusive third Super Bowl title. They were a win short of the Super Bowl last year and might have gotten better in the offseason. They should contend again. They have strong leaders in Smith, Plummer, Lynch, Bailey, Wilson and Tom Nalen. And it doesn't get any better than Shanahan at head coach.

08-29-2006, 01:40 PM	#2
GonzoLays Five Tool Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: #3 DJ	Best team dealing with adversity? I would have to say John Fox's Carolina Panthers. Wasn't it just two seasons ago that half their starting lineup went down to injuries and he still kept them in the playoff chase? That was very impressive.

08-29-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Adversity? We don't accept no stinkin' adversity. They are challenges.

08-29-2006, 02:04 PM	#8
Phantom Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,179	"Without question, the Broncos are the most consistent team." Quoted for accuracy.

08-29-2006, 03:33 PM	#13
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Michael Smith is a former Boston Globe columnist and local media figure. It seems to me like he was afraid of being homeristic and putting his Patriots too high.....or just had to extend the list to 7 to get them on there. Just seems weird. Another list, another day .......carry on.

08-29-2006, 03:51 PM	#14
KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,062	The Chargers are the worst at dealing with adversity. A couple injuries or maybe even a couple games on the road and they fold up like a pup tent every year.

08-29-2006, 07:19 PM	#21
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.

08-29-2006, 08:29 PM	#22
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,273 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	It has irritated me for a long time how Denver deals with "adversity" - on gameday. By that I mean being behind in the first half, or seeing a couple big plays by the opposition. The team does not respond well, and neither does Shanahan on the sideline. A bad play or two on D tends to snowball. A 3and out on O tends to be 3 consecutive 3andouts. And Denver has poor 2-minute drills on both sides of the ball. That's a big deal if you're having a rough first half.