Focus on Dline, not RB position - The Orange Mane

easyed87 · 06-02-2008, 02:13 PM

Bronco fans should obsess over the DT and DE position like they do the RB position. RB position is not the reason why we have struggled. Look at the superbowl champs from last year; a primary reason for success - dline. It doesn't take a genius to see the model for success in the NFL; offensive and defensive lines. Is Tom Brady a sensational athlete; no - Cutler has more ability in his pinky, but Brady has hours to sit back there and find a receiver. On the flip side, look at their dline - ridiculous. Same with the Colts, watch a game where Manning gets pressured; it becomes quite apparent. My whole point being - it seems like people are so preoccupied with the RB position when we are going to be the same porous defense allowing 4-5 yards a pop up the middle. We could have Walter Payton at RB and it still won't matter. On the flip side, we could have an average RB with a good dline and be much more successful.

Killericon · 06-02-2008, 02:17 PM

Over the course of the past 5 years, no position has given us more trouble than the DT spot.

It's not even close.

OABB · 06-02-2008, 02:26 PM

aw jeez...

not

this

sh+t

again

24champ · 06-02-2008, 02:27 PM

You are right, but behind the QB position...RB is probably the second most scrutinized position in Denver. Ever since TD couldn't play for the Broncos anymore, we have been searching for the next TD.

RunSilentRunDeep · 06-02-2008, 02:33 PM

The seeds have been planted (Moss, Doom, Crowder, Thomas and Robertson). Time to be patient and wait for the flowers to bloom. I'm tired of the constant retooling (and calls for more retooling).

cmhargrove · 06-02-2008, 06:27 PM

Two words - Carlton Powell.

Championship!

enjolras · 06-02-2008, 06:31 PM

Clinton Portis was an amazing back for us. We've had some quality since TD left.

chanesaw · 06-02-2008, 06:32 PM

Look at how many draft picks, FA signings, and trades have been used on the lines over the last 4 years. Shanny has been trying to build dominate lines.

peacepipe · 06-02-2008, 07:09 PM

CP & TD have been the only quality backs that we've had. everyone else has been servicable.

06-02-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
easyed87 Just Drafted Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jay Cutler	Focus on Dline, not RB position Bronco fans should obsess over the DT and DE position like they do the RB position. RB position is not the reason why we have struggled. Look at the superbowl champs from last year; a primary reason for success - dline. It doesn't take a genius to see the model for success in the NFL; offensive and defensive lines. Is Tom Brady a sensational athlete; no - Cutler has more ability in his pinky, but Brady has hours to sit back there and find a receiver. On the flip side, look at their dline - ridiculous. Same with the Colts, watch a game where Manning gets pressured; it becomes quite apparent. My whole point being - it seems like people are so preoccupied with the RB position when we are going to be the same porous defense allowing 4-5 yards a pop up the middle. We could have Walter Payton at RB and it still won't matter. On the flip side, we could have an average RB with a good dline and be much more successful.

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06-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#2
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Over the course of the past 5 years, no position has given us more trouble than the DT spot. It's not even close.

06-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
OABB Master of Karate aaahaaaaaaaaah Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los angeles Posts: 7,141 Adopt-a-Bronco: tgnsmyb****	aw jeez... not this sh+t again

06-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,694 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	You are right, but behind the QB position...RB is probably the second most scrutinized position in Denver. Ever since TD couldn't play for the Broncos anymore, we have been searching for the next TD.

06-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	The seeds have been planted (Moss, Doom, Crowder, Thomas and Robertson). Time to be patient and wait for the flowers to bloom. I'm tired of the constant retooling (and calls for more retooling).

06-02-2008, 06:27 PM	#6
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,423 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Two words - Carlton Powell. Championship!

06-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
enjolras Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,950	Clinton Portis was an amazing back for us. We've had some quality since TD left.

06-02-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
chanesaw Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis Dumervil	Look at how many draft picks, FA signings, and trades have been used on the lines over the last 4 years. Shanny has been trying to build dominate lines.

06-02-2008, 07:09 PM	#9
peacepipe Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,846 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	CP & TD have been the only quality backs that we've had. everyone else has been servicable.