Broncos magic playoff number: 6 - The Orange Mane

brncs_fan · 10-06-2008, 02:31 PM

In case you missed it yesterday, the Broncos won their fourth game yesterday and are first in the division with a 4-1 record. I think it is safe to say that very few would have predicted that we would be where we are at for the season thus far. Obviously, these could lead us all to have delusions of Lombardis which, as we saw last week, can be crunched by a bad game.

Therefore, I have chosen to set my sights for the team around what we expected and hoped for at the beginning of the year. Realistically I am looking for the Broncos to win 10 games and make the playoffs. This will be my barometer of success for the season.

Ten wins is a solid goal since very few teams have missed the playoffs with a 10-6 record. This appears to be especially true since many teams seem to be muddled in mediocrity that were suppose to be osme of this years elite. The Ravens, Colts, Jaguars, and Jets all have 2 wins despite some pre-season predictions that these were the favorites to make the playoffs. Each of these teams also dealing with major issues that they will have to correct soon in order to make a playoff push.

Besides, isn't there something magical about starting the magic number count at 6 anyways?

Understand that I am not trying to sell the team short by any means. We could win the remainder of the games this season and I would be very happy about that. Instead, I have found a focal point for what will be a rollarcoaster season.

Crushaholic · 10-06-2008, 02:36 PM

More importantly, we have a 2-game lead in our division. We don't have to depend on any AFC West foe losing (unless we are playing them) to win the division.

TDmvp · 10-06-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

More importantly, we have a 2-game lead in our division. We don't have to depend on any AFC West foe losing (unless we are playing them) to win the division.

2 1/2

ludo21 · 10-06-2008, 02:39 PM

I am excited for next week, i hope the team is as thristy for revenge on the jags as i am.

that game was our worst last season.

broncofan2438 · 10-06-2008, 02:39 PM

I still think it is too early in the season to be saying that we dont need to worry about other teams. We all know the Chuggers are in a bit of a slump right now and know they will finish strong. That 2 game lead could go quickly if the team doesnt keep their head on straight and know that they need to finish games out.

brncs_fan · 10-06-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by broncofan2438

I still think it is too early in the season to be saying that we dont need to worry about other teams. We all know the Chuggers are in a bit of a slump right now and know they will finish strong. That 2 game lead could go quickly if the team doesnt keep their head on straight and know that they need to finish games out.

Agreed.

I never believed in the 1/2 of the way through the season analysis. A lot of things could change in the next few weeks. Any of those bubble teams could get hot and make a run. Indy could get their offensive mojo back, the Jags could get hot, The Pats could Castle-proof their team, or the Jets could gel as a team and make a run.

Garcia Bronco · 10-06-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

More importantly, we have a 2-game lead in our division. We don't have to depend on any AFC West foe losing (unless we are playing them) to win the division.

2 1/2 games

Hercules Rockefeller · 10-06-2008, 02:58 PM

So their magic number is greater than the number of games they've played? Why is there a thread about that?

TDmvp · 10-06-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TDmvp

2 1/2

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

2 1/2 games

yea everyone keeps calling it 2 ... it's not ...

brncs_fan · 10-06-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

So their magic number is greater than the number of games they've played? Why is there a thread about that?

To lure you out of hiding.

Really, I thought it would be a good way to bring balance to the up and down of the season (OMG, fire everyone!...Cutler will be SB MVP...our defense sucks...Marshall really does eat babies!).

Besides, making threads and discussing things is kind of what we do here. Just have some fun with it.

cutthemdown · 10-06-2008, 03:07 PM

Us oldtimers remember missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record when we lost the tiebreaker to the Chargers.

Rugby7 · 10-06-2008, 03:11 PM

You guys are retarded with this 2 1/2 stuff. All San Diego has to do is win one more game then Denver before the last game of the year and then beat Denver. That's all. 2 1/2 Please. It's this kind of thinking is why they laid an egg in KC.

smalltowngrll · 10-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Jacksonville will come in hungry for a win! They lost yesterday and it was a national loss!

We have to be hungrier for that win on Sunday.

Any given Sunday lost us that awful win just a little over a week ago. I think we should just stick with one game at a time.

Not trying to burst any bubbles, I just like to take it one week at a time, that's all!

brncs_fan · 10-06-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Us oldtimers remember missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record when we lost the tiebreaker to the Chargers.

It has happened before, but not very often. Statsiticaly, if you win 10 you make the playoffs.

Los Broncos · 10-06-2008, 03:20 PM

I predicted 8-9 games, I hope I'm wrong.

TDmvp · 10-06-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rugby7

You guys are retarded with this 2 1/2 stuff. All San Diego has to do is win one more game then Denver before the last game of the year and then beat Denver. That's all. 2 1/2 Please. It's this kind of thinking is why they laid an egg in KC.

yea cause math had alot to do with KC ... Oh please ... and like anyone thinking anything on a message board made them have a crap game ...
and it is called a "technical" 2 1/2 game lead in their division on every nfl show by every broadcaster . period ... moving on ....

O and own and run a camp for handicapped kids so F you , and judging by your opinions and weak grasp of math you might be the retarded one ....

watermock · 10-06-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Us oldtimers remember missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record when we lost the tiebreaker to the Chargers.

Us oldtimers remember missing at 11-5. My memory aint to good, but I rember it happening, it was when there were 3 div's and 4 playoff teams.

I think we were the only team ever to do that as well.

broncofan7 · 10-06-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

Us oldtimers remember missing at 11-5. My memory aint to good, but I rember it happening, it was when there were 3 div's and 4 playoff teams.

I think we were the only team ever to do that as well.

1985?

watermock · 10-06-2008, 03:48 PM

Any one take that under with denver winning <8? at Vegas?
spread was 7.5!
That was Mock's Lock for the season!

broncofan7 · 10-06-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

Any one take that under with denver winning <8? at Vegas?
spread was 7.5!
That was Mock's Lock for the season!

I hope not!

watermock · 10-06-2008, 03:54 PM

over! oops.

I know some might of taken the over.

I also said the market would hit 9500, came close today...

Binkythefrog · 10-06-2008, 04:07 PM

The magic number isn't really 6.

I think we can safely forget about the Chiefs and the Raiders. So we should only look at the Chargers. As we know a magic number is any combination of wins by the Broncos and losses by the Chargers. Therefore the number should be 10. With hopefully 6 or more Denver wins involved.

cutthemdown · 10-06-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by broncofan7

1985?

Wasn't 85 the 10-6 yr? Or was it like 1982? I can't remember. I do Remember needing Oakland to beat Chargers on a Monday night game to end season. Chargers won, got to 10-6, and beat us on the tiebreaker.

Anyone?

brncs_fan · 10-06-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Binkythefrog

The magic number isn't really 6.

I think we can safely forget about the Chiefs and the Raiders. So we should only look at the Chargers. As we know a magic number is any combination of wins by the Broncos and losses by the Chargers. Therefore the number should be 10. With hopefully 6 or more Denver wins involved.

It is the magic number for the playoffs, not the division. Like I said, 10 wins should and does historically get you in the playoffs.

Inkana7 · 10-06-2008, 04:46 PM

We didn't have 4 wins until week 10 last year.

10-06-2008, 02:31 PM	#1
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,489 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	Broncos magic playoff number: 6 In case you missed it yesterday, the Broncos won their fourth game yesterday and are first in the division with a 4-1 record. I think it is safe to say that very few would have predicted that we would be where we are at for the season thus far. Obviously, these could lead us all to have delusions of Lombardis which, as we saw last week, can be crunched by a bad game. Therefore, I have chosen to set my sights for the team around what we expected and hoped for at the beginning of the year. Realistically I am looking for the Broncos to win 10 games and make the playoffs. This will be my barometer of success for the season. Ten wins is a solid goal since very few teams have missed the playoffs with a 10-6 record. This appears to be especially true since many teams seem to be muddled in mediocrity that were suppose to be osme of this years elite. The Ravens, Colts, Jaguars, and Jets all have 2 wins despite some pre-season predictions that these were the favorites to make the playoffs. Each of these teams also dealing with major issues that they will have to correct soon in order to make a playoff push. Besides, isn't there something magical about starting the magic number count at 6 anyways? Understand that I am not trying to sell the team short by any means. We could win the remainder of the games this season and I would be very happy about that. Instead, I have found a focal point for what will be a rollarcoaster season.

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10-06-2008, 02:36 PM	#2
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,039	More importantly, we have a 2-game lead in our division. We don't have to depend on any AFC West foe losing (unless we are playing them) to win the division.

10-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	I am excited for next week, i hope the team is as thristy for revenge on the jags as i am. that game was our worst last season.

10-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#5
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	I still think it is too early in the season to be saying that we dont need to worry about other teams. We all know the Chuggers are in a bit of a slump right now and know they will finish strong. That 2 game lead could go quickly if the team doesnt keep their head on straight and know that they need to finish games out.

10-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#8
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	So their magic number is greater than the number of games they've played? Why is there a thread about that?

10-06-2008, 03:07 PM	#11
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,418	Us oldtimers remember missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record when we lost the tiebreaker to the Chargers.

10-06-2008, 03:11 PM	#12
Rugby7 Solid Starter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SO CAL Posts: 122	You guys are retarded with this 2 1/2 stuff. All San Diego has to do is win one more game then Denver before the last game of the year and then beat Denver. That's all. 2 1/2 Please. It's this kind of thinking is why they laid an egg in KC.

10-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#13
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Jacksonville will come in hungry for a win! They lost yesterday and it was a national loss! We have to be hungrier for that win on Sunday. Any given Sunday lost us that awful win just a little over a week ago. I think we should just stick with one game at a time. Not trying to burst any bubbles, I just like to take it one week at a time, that's all!

10-06-2008, 03:20 PM	#15
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I predicted 8-9 games, I hope I'm wrong.

10-06-2008, 03:48 PM	#19
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Any one take that under with denver winning <8? at Vegas? spread was 7.5! That was Mock's Lock for the season!

10-06-2008, 04:07 PM	#22
Binkythefrog Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 310	The magic number isn't really 6. I think we can safely forget about the Chiefs and the Raiders. So we should only look at the Chargers. As we know a magic number is any combination of wins by the Broncos and losses by the Chargers. Therefore the number should be 10. With hopefully 6 or more Denver wins involved.

10-06-2008, 04:46 PM	#25
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,229 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	We didn't have 4 wins until week 10 last year.