When did you turn into a playoff believer? - The Orange Mane

Blart · 10-13-2009, 12:24 AM

The playoff bandwagon was nearly empty at the beginning, but it's filling up nicely now. Even a few analysts have jumped on!

Think back, when did you first believe?

EDIT: I'd like to apologize to the citizens of Ohio for my spelling of their fine city.

tsiguy96 · 10-13-2009, 12:28 AM

after dallas game probably, showed the team can overcome issues AND play hard in the 2nd half of a game, how long has it been since that happened?

before that was just building up to the team playing great, but they sustained against better opponents. NE game just reaffirmed it.

Taco John · 10-13-2009, 12:37 AM

March 21st on the record

I never doubted that this team had the talent to compete in this division. I never dreamed that we'd be 5-0 right now though.

Blart · 10-13-2009, 12:40 AM

For me it was the Cleveland game, not just because of how the Broncos played, but a couple other factors as well:
Cinci's offense racking up points on the much-hyped Packers.
Oakland playing horrible football (which meant that SD must really SD to barely beat them.)
SD losing to Baltimore.

I thought we had a wild card shot (or AFC West division win, which is almost the same thing) at that point. Now I look at our schedule and the only truly scary team is the Colts. And by scary I mean scary for me, I don't think Dawkins & Co fear anyone.

BroncoMan4ever · 10-13-2009, 02:01 AM

i didn't expect a 5-0 start to this season, but i did call for playoffs and a 10-6 or 11-5 record with a division crown, and was given so much **** for it, for being a homer that was blind to the fact that without Cutler we were doomed to mediocrity for the next decade.

also called that Orton was going to play great for us.

BroncoMan4ever · 10-13-2009, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blart

For me it was the Cleveland game, not just because of how the Broncos played, but a couple other factors as well:
Cinci's offense racking up points on the much-hyped Packers.
Oakland playing horrible football (which meant that SD must really SD to barely beat them.)
SD losing to Baltimore.

I thought we had a wild card shot (or AFC West division win, which is almost the same thing) at that point. Now I look at our schedule and the only truly scary team is the Colts. And by scary I mean scary for me, I don't think Dawkins & Co fear anyone.

Chuck Norris only fears 1 thing. Denver's secondary.

chickennob2 · 10-13-2009, 04:26 AM

First camp report. Just the lIst of changes in the way the team practice and prepared. I started to believe it was possible.

Ratboy · 10-13-2009, 04:40 AM

That's all I have to say.

Ratboy · 10-13-2009, 04:48 AM

BroncoInSkinland · 10-13-2009, 05:14 AM

I started feeling positive abotu some of the changes that were being made around training camp, and slowly shed the negative mentallity that I had from the early offseason. By the Oakland game, I was pretty positive on the direction the team was going, but felt our opposition had been pretty easy. By the third quarter of the Dallas game, I was a believer and thought this team could go places this year.

BroncoInSkinland · 10-13-2009, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTribbey

That's all I have to say.

Does that make Orton Luke? I think he fits better as Chewie with the neckbeard.

DrFate · 10-13-2009, 07:41 AM

Win this Monday - and we'll talk.

TheDave · 10-13-2009, 07:47 AM

After the Dallas win... With games still against KC, Oak, Wash, and SD 8-8 or 9-7 became a distinct possibility.

IMO 9-7 wins this division.

spdirty · 10-13-2009, 07:48 AM

The fist pump. Im stubborn.

Spider · 10-13-2009, 08:01 AM

I never stopped ............ had no reason to stop believing .........

broncofan7 · 10-13-2009, 08:05 AM

NE--I didn't think Orton could succeed in a pass heavy offensive gameplan--and he shredded NE last week--we are well balanced--and if we can avoid the penalties and turnovers--we could very well have a 1st round bye ala 2005............I am thinking that we finish 12-4 now.........

broncofan7 · 10-13-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtribbey

ha! Love it!

bronco militia · 10-13-2009, 08:10 AM

I cheer and analyze, belief is silly

2KBack · 10-13-2009, 08:10 AM

While I've been positive about this team all off season, I try not to make predictions. I will say that a Victory on Monday would all but guarantee playoffs in my mind. New regime yes, but I've seen too many seasons derailed by sudden blowouts in recent years. A win on Monday in SD not only puts us at 6-0, but with Oak, Wash, 2 KC's on the schedule still the season starts to look a lot less brutal.

USAFBronco · 10-13-2009, 08:18 AM

I never doubted, not because I thought we'd be this good but because I knew SD was going to be terrible. I'm still kicking myself for not betting them to win the division. They were 54-1 odds at one point....I hate my life

Crushaholic · 10-13-2009, 08:22 AM

I had hope that we would make the playoffs, but I wasn't sure. I believed in Josh McDaniels, but I didn't know magic could happen in the first year...

Broncomutt · 10-13-2009, 08:27 AM

clinch /klɪntʃ/

–verb (used with object)
1. to settle (a matter) decisively: After they clinched the deal they went out to celebrate.

2. to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point: He drove the nails through the board and clinched the points flat with a hammer.

3. to fasten (objects) together by nails, screws, etc., secured in this manner.

Shanny may be gone, but I'm afraid last years 3 game disgrace is still too fresh in my mind. Thank You God!! he is gone.

bpc · 10-13-2009, 08:27 AM

I'm with Dr. Fate although I believe in analyzing.

A lot of things could happen with this schedule, an injury, whatever.

If we can manage to beat SD at their house, push our record to 6-0, and 2-0 in the division on the road, I think we have this division and the playoffs in the bag.

This week is HUGE. It will be like kicking the monkey off our back for the past three years.

Dendave · 10-13-2009, 08:51 AM

When Shanahan got fired

bronclvr · 10-13-2009, 09:01 AM

I think we have a great Team, but I'm still on the Fence-I'll believe after the Colts-

View Poll Results: Be honest now, think back.
Pre season or earlier	13	17.11%
Cincinatti	5	6.58%
Cleveland	3	3.95%
Oakland	1	1.32%
Dallas	15	19.74%
New England	17	22.37%
Not yet, but if the Broncos beat ____ I will	10	13.16%
I cheer and analyze, belief is silly	5	6.58%
I do not like this make it stop	7	9.21%
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10-13-2009, 12:24 AM	#1
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	When did you turn into a playoff believer? The playoff bandwagon was nearly empty at the beginning, but it's filling up nicely now. Even a few analysts have jumped on! Think back, when did you first believe? EDIT: I'd like to apologize to the citizens of Ohio for my spelling of their fine city. Last edited by Blart; 10-13-2009 at 12:30 AM..

10-13-2009, 12:40 AM	#4
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	For me it was the Cleveland game, not just because of how the Broncos played, but a couple other factors as well: Cinci's offense racking up points on the much-hyped Packers. Oakland playing horrible football (which meant that SD must really SD to barely beat them.) SD losing to Baltimore. I thought we had a wild card shot (or AFC West division win, which is almost the same thing) at that point. Now I look at our schedule and the only truly scary team is the Colts. And by scary I mean scary for me, I don't think Dawkins & Co fear anyone. Last edited by Blart; 10-13-2009 at 12:48 AM..

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10-13-2009, 12:28 AM	#2
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	after dallas game probably, showed the team can overcome issues AND play hard in the 2nd half of a game, how long has it been since that happened? before that was just building up to the team playing great, but they sustained against better opponents. NE game just reaffirmed it.

10-13-2009, 12:37 AM	#3
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	March 21st on the record I never doubted that this team had the talent to compete in this division. I never dreamed that we'd be 5-0 right now though.

10-13-2009, 02:01 AM	#5
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,561 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	i didn't expect a 5-0 start to this season, but i did call for playoffs and a 10-6 or 11-5 record with a division crown, and was given so much **** for it, for being a homer that was blind to the fact that without Cutler we were doomed to mediocrity for the next decade. also called that Orton was going to play great for us.

10-13-2009, 04:26 AM	#7
chickennob2 Memphian in Boston Glad to be back Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,059 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	First camp report. Just the lIst of changes in the way the team practice and prepared. I started to believe it was possible.

10-13-2009, 04:40 AM	#8
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	That's all I have to say.

10-13-2009, 04:48 AM	#9
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276

10-13-2009, 05:14 AM	#10
BroncoInSkinland Lurker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,071 Adopt-a-Bronco: Current D-line	I started feeling positive abotu some of the changes that were being made around training camp, and slowly shed the negative mentallity that I had from the early offseason. By the Oakland game, I was pretty positive on the direction the team was going, but felt our opposition had been pretty easy. By the third quarter of the Dallas game, I was a believer and thought this team could go places this year.

10-13-2009, 07:41 AM	#12
DrFate Lord of Order Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tower of Fate Posts: 4,388	Win this Monday - and we'll talk.

10-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#13
TheDave Sauced... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,120	After the Dallas win... With games still against KC, Oak, Wash, and SD 8-8 or 9-7 became a distinct possibility. IMO 9-7 wins this division.

10-13-2009, 07:48 AM	#14
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,899 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	The fist pump. Im stubborn.

10-13-2009, 08:01 AM	#15
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I never stopped ............ had no reason to stop believing .........

10-13-2009, 08:05 AM	#16
broncofan7 AKA "THE STANDARD" BQ looks ALMOST as good as I do Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BIG D Posts: 6,022	NE--I didn't think Orton could succeed in a pass heavy offensive gameplan--and he shredded NE last week--we are well balanced--and if we can avoid the penalties and turnovers--we could very well have a 1st round bye ala 2005............I am thinking that we finish 12-4 now.........

10-13-2009, 08:10 AM	#18
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,575	I cheer and analyze, belief is silly

10-13-2009, 08:10 AM	#19
2KBack Rumblin' Bumblin' Cake is delicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wash DC Posts: 7,275	While I've been positive about this team all off season, I try not to make predictions. I will say that a Victory on Monday would all but guarantee playoffs in my mind. New regime yes, but I've seen too many seasons derailed by sudden blowouts in recent years. A win on Monday in SD not only puts us at 6-0, but with Oak, Wash, 2 KC's on the schedule still the season starts to look a lot less brutal.

10-13-2009, 08:18 AM	#20
USAFBronco Solid Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH Posts: 130 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I never doubted, not because I thought we'd be this good but because I knew SD was going to be terrible. I'm still kicking myself for not betting them to win the division. They were 54-1 odds at one point....I hate my life

10-13-2009, 08:22 AM	#21
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,041	I had hope that we would make the playoffs, but I wasn't sure. I believed in Josh McDaniels, but I didn't know magic could happen in the first year...

10-13-2009, 08:27 AM	#22
Broncomutt Truth is.... Goliath never stood a chance. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 1,092	clinch /klɪntʃ/ –verb (used with object) 1. to settle (a matter) decisively: After they clinched the deal they went out to celebrate. 2. to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point: He drove the nails through the board and clinched the points flat with a hammer. 3. to fasten (objects) together by nails, screws, etc., secured in this manner. Shanny may be gone, but I'm afraid last years 3 game disgrace is still too fresh in my mind. Thank You God!! he is gone.

10-13-2009, 08:27 AM	#23
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,568 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I'm with Dr. Fate although I believe in analyzing. A lot of things could happen with this schedule, an injury, whatever. If we can manage to beat SD at their house, push our record to 6-0, and 2-0 in the division on the road, I think we have this division and the playoffs in the bag. This week is HUGE. It will be like kicking the monkey off our back for the past three years.

10-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#24
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	When Shanahan got fired

10-13-2009, 09:01 AM	#25
bronclvr Ring of Famer She is faster than you! 8.39 @ 156 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,996	I think we have a great Team, but I'm still on the Fence-I'll believe after the Colts-