Breaking Down The Roster -- Part 5 -- Quarterback

[TheSportsGuru]

Here is the latest installment of my "Breaking Down The Roster" series.

If you missed the first three installments you can find them on MileHighReport.com.

Part 1 -- Tight Ends
Part 2 -- Defensive Tackle
Part 3 -- Offensive Line
Part 4 -- Defensive End

TODAY -- Part 5 -- Quarterback

http://www.milehighreport.com/story/.../21/92621/0353

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[ZONA]

Good read. I think all of us feel more excited about the offense with Cutler taking over full time. The big play is gonna be back alot more often. You can only dink and dunk so much, you can only run so many bootlegs and throw so many short outs. I think Jay's big arm will be a boost to the running game too. You will see safety's staying back alot more often.

[ludo21]

Jay is our ticket to the playoffs/SB. He plays well, were in, if not, see ya next year.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Who are the *many* people that will argue Parsons will be the number 3?

[BroncoMan4ever]

So what do you think the chances of on the very first offensive series of the season Shannahan calls for Cutler to go deep like he used to on many occassions with Elway?

[NYBronco]

With the potential for the offense to explode at anytime andwhat appears to be a very solid defense. I agree the Broncos will have a wide open offensive game plan.

[telluride]

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

So what do you think the chances of on the very first offensive series of the season Shannahan calls for Cutler to go deep like he used to on many occassions with Elway?

Very high.

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

So what do you think the chances of on the very first offensive series of the season Shannahan calls for Cutler to go deep like he used to on many occassions with Elway?

Pretty good. ShanaDinger can play O like they use to in the old days, where everything is on the table and the D most of the time does not have a clue where they will be attacked next. I still have some concern about that windup Cutler has and the OL, but I think if the kid is given time in the pocket he has the accuracy, touch and velocity to move the O better than we've seen for awhile.

[Paladin]

What wind up? I thought he delivered the ball as fast as he needed to. It is also possible that the coaches will be able to help Cutler on some of the mechanics, and it sounds like he has been doing that all off season.

I remember Shanahan was asked to compare Cutler's arm to the "greats". IIRC, he said that there were only a few real 10's that have played the QB position for arm and accuracy. There are a lot of darn good QBs - read 8's and 9's - but few 10's. He rated Cutler as a 10 with smarts and other qualities as added bonuses.

It will be exciting to watch him grow and prosper over the next several years......

[Odysseus]

I understand why Broncos fans wept openly when Cutler was drafted. After nearly a decade of noodle armed quarterbacks fans were jaw dropping in awe to see a pass for more than 20 yards that was on the money.

Griese and Plummer got so intertwined in people's thinking that a QB like Cutler even if he doesn't bring wild success to this team is refreshing.

Personally I think the ability to terrify defenses is going to allow the Broncos to do something that I haven't seen them do completely in awhile and that is to run the ball. Our running attack, our TE production and everything seems to fall off if you don't have a way to go up top.

I think as time passes and people learn to differentiate Cutler from Elway they will see both how truly great Elway was and how lucky our team is to have this guy under center.

[MechanicalBull]

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

So what do you think the chances of on the very first offensive series of the season Shannahan calls for Cutler to go deep like he used to on many occassions with Elway?

I think there is a good chance to start a few running plays with Henry and then do a bootleg and air it out against Buffalo. Their whole team including defense is very suspect since letting just about everyone go this offseason.

[Paladin]

Wouldn't there be a sense of justice to allow Henry to take the first two carries against the Bills? I do not think the first pass will be a long throw. I think it is more likely to be a pass to either Graham or Sheffler to get the butterflies out of the kid's tummy. Then, if the results are positive, I would think a longer throw to Walker would be next. Maybe a step-down toss to Sheffler. Balanced after that, depending what the Bills are giving up.....

[Odysseus]

Originally Posted by Paladin

Wouldn't there be a sense of justice to allow Henry to take the first two carries against the Bills? I do not think the first pass will be a long throw. I think it is more likely to be a pass to either Graham or Sheffler to get the butterflies out of the kid's tummy. Then, if the results are positive, I would think a longer throw to Walker would be next. Maybe a step-down toss to Sheffler. Balanced after that, depending what the Bills are giving up.....

You really suffer during off season don't you? Poor thing!

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by Paladin

What wind up? I thought he delivered the ball as fast as he needed to. It is also possible that the coaches will be able to help Cutler on some of the mechanics, and it sounds like he has been doing that all off season.

I remember Shanahan was asked to compare Cutler's arm to the "greats". IIRC, he said that there were only a few real 10's that have played the QB position for arm and accuracy. There are a lot of darn good QBs - read 8's and 9's - but few 10's. He rated Cutler as a 10 with smarts and other qualities as added bonuses.

It will be exciting to watch him grow and prosper over the next several years......

I think The Dude ha(d) a windup. He drop(ped) his right hand down to near his waist before getting it cocked back for the trowing motion. He didn't carry the ball high up by his shoulder then keep it high and fire it out. No worries, mate, I figure the staff can get him to keep the ball higher. It sure seems like Cutler has a lot of potential. He sure has a cannon. And accuracy, and touch.

As long as he has the mental toughness to deal with the tough times he will have, I figure he will be ok. Hell, this kid is gonna get booed and heckled at Mile High, I'm 100% sure he will.

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by quiettiger

I understand why Broncos fans wept openly when Cutler was drafted. After nearly a decade of noodle armed quarterbacks fans were jaw dropping in awe to see a pass for more than 20 yards that was on the money.

Griese and Plummer got so intertwined in people's thinking that a QB like Cutler even if he doesn't bring wild success to this team is refreshing.

Personally I think the ability to terrify defenses is going to allow the Broncos to do something that I haven't seen them do completely in awhile and that is to run the ball. Our running attack, our TE production and everything seems to fall off if you don't have a way to go up top.

I think as time passes and people learn to differentiate Cutler from Elway they will see both how truly great Elway was and how lucky our team is to have this guy under center.

Most definitely. It's been a long time since the Broncs have even tried a post pattern from the pocket. They've tried a version of it from bootlegs, but I think like yourself and many others that having everything available to get the D off-balance does wonders for a strategist like Shanny and his new Title-hunting partners. I hope this new staff can work together as well as that staff he had back in the glory years.

[BombsOverBaghdad]

Originally Posted by TheSportsGuru

Here is the latest installment of my "Breaking Down The Roster" series.

If you missed the first three installments you can find them on MileHighReport.com.

Part 1 -- Tight Ends
Part 2 -- Defensive Tackle
Part 3 -- Offensive Line
Part 4 -- Defensive End

TODAY -- Part 5 -- Quarterback

http://www.milehighreport.com/story/.../21/92621/0353

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Nice site -- GREAT work! I have bookmarked it in my "favorites"

[Odysseus]

Originally Posted by Cito Pelon

Most definitely. It's been a long time since the Broncs have even tried a post pattern from the pocket. They've tried a version of it from bootlegs, but I think like yourself and many others that having everything available to get the D off-balance does wonders for a strategist like Shanny and his new Title-hunting partners. I hope this new staff can work together as well as that staff he had back in the glory years.

I think Shanahan has a slightly better staff than the glory years but I don't know where his players are talent wise in comparison. How many top ten, showcase or hall of fame players do we REALLY have right now? Our team would be pretty average if it wasn't for our coaching staff. Players? Who do we really have that is proven?

I am excited about the team and their possibilities but I don't think the "BEST" team in football wins the Superbowl every year. Some of the best teams blow one game and then that's it. They are out. I think it's parity football and if our guys play hard every week we have a shot. That is as good as it gets.

It's alright to put your hands together for what Mr Bowlen and Mr. Shanahan create every year. It's fun to watch and it's worthwhile.

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by quiettiger

I think Shanahan has a slightly better staff than the glory years but I don't know where his players are talent wise in comparison. How many top ten, showcase or hall of fame players do we REALLY have right now? Our team would be pretty average if it wasn't for our coaching staff. Players? Who do we really have that is proven?

I am excited about the team and their possibilities but I don't think the "BEST" team in football wins the Superbowl every year. Some of the best teams blow one game and then that's it. They are out. I think it's parity football and if our guys play hard every week we have a shot. That is as good as it gets.

It's alright to put your hands together for what Mr Bowlen and Mr. Shanahan create every year. It's fun to watch and it's worthwhile.

I figure the whole shebang starts with the coaching staff, and I don't know if Shanny will ever be able to assemble a staff like he had in the glory years. He had some good young assistants, since then his assistants have not gone on to make names for themselves. That's not the big deal, though. Since the glory years the coaching staffs have been disfunctional. Too much infighting, too much discord.

Shanny himself is a good strategist, a good organizer, but the unit coaches have to implement the strategy and make their units excel. And they have to work together functionally.