Defense - 6 games in... - The Orange Mane

TheDave · 10-20-2009, 08:30 AM

#2 in total defense (yards)

#1 in pts allowed

#1 in Sacks

#6 in interceptions

#7 against the pass

#4 against the run

How the hell does a team go from that pile of crap D we watched last year to this?

Unbelievable job by the coaching staff and even better job acquiring the right players to play this brand of football.

Doggcow · 10-20-2009, 08:32 AM

Btw we're #1 in points against and like 8 teams close to us have only played 5 games

spdirty · 10-20-2009, 08:33 AM

And as long as they dont suffer significant injuries I cant see them dropping below a top 5 defense. Dont know how it was done, but I love it.

Spider · 10-20-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDave

#2 in total defense (yards)

#1 in pts allowed

#1 in Sacks

#6 in interceptions

#7 against the pass

#4 against the run

How the hell does a team go from that pile of crap D we watched last year to this?

Unbelievable job by the coaching staff and even better job acquiring the right players to play this brand of football.

Nolan has a clue on how to use Doom , and Dawkins wow what a pick up .....during the off season Nolan said build the secondary ,then the line , my first thought was hmmmmmmm this sounds like a bend dont break defense , but lets see how it works .......Doom has got some serious game and Nolan moves him around alot ...........

skpac1001 · 10-20-2009, 08:36 AM

And as mindblowing as those stats are by themselves, the 2nd half only stats are something I can't really even get a grip on. Not bad when the opposing teams include the second best and fourth best offenses by yards, and the 7th, 9th and 11th by points.

Rock Chalk · 10-20-2009, 08:38 AM

ALso tied for 1st in Yards Per Play at 4.4.
2nd in 1st downs per game at 15.7
1st in 3rd down % against at 27%.

Ambiguous · 10-20-2009, 08:40 AM

This is phenomenal. I mean I would have been ecstatic just to see a middle of the road D at this point this year, but I really can't believe what I am seeing on the field.

Just amazing, I don't know what else to say.

underrated29 · 10-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Teams only have 30 minutes to beat us. Because after halftime, the game is essentially over for them. We constrict and put them in the death lock.

The reason why our d went from Last to BEST is NOLAN and Lack of Bob Blowsdyck.

TheDave · 10-20-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skpac1001

And as mindblowing as those stats are by themselves, the 2nd half only stats are something I can't really even get a grip on. Not bad when the opposing teams include the second best and fourth best offenses by yards, and the 7th, 9th and 11th by points.

I completely forgot about that... 2nd half stats are mind blowing.

TheDave · 10-20-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by underrated29

Teams only have 30 minutes to beat us. Because after halftime, the game is essentially over for them. We constrict and put them in the death lock.

The reason why our d went from Last to BEST is NOLAN and Lack of Bob Blowsdyck.

I 100% agree that Nolan get a huge amout of credit, but the job McKidd did drafting and acquiring these guys in FA is also amazing. 8 new startes on D...WTF?

bronco militia · 10-20-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDave

#2 in total defense (yards)

#1 in pts allowed

#1 in Sacks

#6 in interceptions

#7 against the pass

#4 against the run

How the hell does a team go from that pile of crap D we watched last year to this?

Unbelievable job by the coaching staff and even better job acquiring the right players to play this brand of football.

only three starters remain from last year......

oh, and these guys don't mind tackling if they can't get a kill shot.

Garcia Bronco · 10-20-2009, 08:50 AM

I liked that our Defense took the field first last night.

Tombstone RJ · 10-20-2009, 08:52 AM

Again, this all goes back to Shanny. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Why? Turning a defense around is not as hard as turning an offense around and Shanny HAD the offense.

I will never undestand why Shanny couldn't get it done.

Old Dude · 10-20-2009, 08:58 AM

Kinda fun to watch, isn't it?

TheReverend · 10-20-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Chalk

ALso tied for 1st in Yards Per Play at 4.4.
2nd in 1st downs per game at 15.7
1st in 3rd down % against at 27%.

There's what I care about.

That number had to jump significantly with how well SD moved the ball in the first half, as well.

Awesome.

bronclvr · 10-20-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Dude

Kinda fun to watch, isn't it?

absolutely

worm · 10-20-2009, 09:25 AM

Outside of numbers and stats...It just seems like there are more guys out there on defense. Very bizarre.

When I watched the D last year, it always seems like they were playing with 8 or 9 guys (probably the rush 2 drop 5 scheme of Bob's had something to do with it).

This year it almost seems like like there are 14 or 15 guys out there on D. Tons of people crowding the line of scrimmage on every play. The D most always in the right place with multiple people in position to make a tackle.

Unprecedented turn-around. I might be in love with Mike Nolan.

Regardless of the players....this scheme is a work of art. Please, please,please don't take a head coaching job Mike.

Majik · 10-20-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDave

but the job McKidd did drafting and acquiring these guys in FA is also amazing. 8 new startes on D...WTF?

I know this is looking way too far ahead but Im already excited to see the kind of talent McGenius acquires this coming offseason.

gyldenlove · 10-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Oh yeah, we already have 10 forced fumbles this year, leads the league.

Last year we had 9 all season, our 6 interceptions matches the total from last year.

Our 21 sacks are only 5 short of last years total.

gyldenlove · 10-20-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by worm

Outside of numbers and stats...It just seems like there are more guys out there on defense. Very bizarre.

When I watched the D last year, it always seems like they were playing with 8 or 9 guys (probably the rush 2 drop 5 scheme of Bob's had something to do with it).

This year it almost seems like like there are 14 or 15 guys out there on D. Tons of people crowding the line of scrimmage on every play. The D most always in the right place with multiple people in position to make a tackle.

Unprecedented turn-around. I might be in love with Mike Nolan.

Regardless of the players....this scheme is a work of art. Please, please,please don't take a head coaching job Mike.

The best thing about this year is that we are punching people in the face, we are not sitting around waiting for people to do something, we are coming after them and kicking some ass.

The pursuit and effort of this defense is unreal, if you look at rushes to the outside and short passes to the outside they always end up in a huge pile of Broncos players.

lazarus4444 · 10-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Words cannot describe how absolutely pathetic and miserable last years defense was. If cutler wanted out because of the D then i don't blame him. I mean, it actually physically hurt to watch last years defense. EVERYBODY looked like hall of famers against them, even the ****tiest quarterbacks. That defense was a mutated abortion of FAIL!

WolfpackGuy · 10-20-2009, 09:42 AM

I like the delayed blitzes off the games being played by the defensive line.

Guys curling from behind are coming free.

Should've had like 7 or 8 sacks last night.

eddie mac · 10-20-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackGuy

I like the delayed blitzes off the games being played by the defensive line.

Guys curling from behind are coming free.

Should've had like 7 or 8 sacks last night.

For sure but then again last nights total of 5 is the most Rivers has been sacked in a game thus far.

WolfpackGuy · 10-20-2009, 09:48 AM

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For sure but then again last nights total of 5 is the most Rivers has been sacked in a game thus far.

I don't know how Phyllis got away from some of those sacks.

It was great to see her run for her life.

She better get used to it because their running game is toast.

Kaylore · 10-20-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDave

How the hell does a team go from that pile of crap D we watched last year to this?

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10-20-2009, 08:30 AM	#1
TheDave Sauced... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,120	Defense - 6 games in... #2 in total defense (yards) #1 in pts allowed #1 in Sacks #6 in interceptions #7 against the pass #4 against the run How the hell does a team go from that pile of crap D we watched last year to this? Unbelievable job by the coaching staff and even better job acquiring the right players to play this brand of football.

10-20-2009, 08:32 AM	#2
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,304 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Btw we're #1 in points against and like 8 teams close to us have only played 5 games

10-20-2009, 08:33 AM	#3
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,904 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	And as long as they dont suffer significant injuries I cant see them dropping below a top 5 defense. Dont know how it was done, but I love it.

10-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
skpac1001 Ring of Famer I brings the ruckus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 1,129 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	And as mindblowing as those stats are by themselves, the 2nd half only stats are something I can't really even get a grip on. Not bad when the opposing teams include the second best and fourth best offenses by yards, and the 7th, 9th and 11th by points.

10-20-2009, 08:38 AM	#6
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	ALso tied for 1st in Yards Per Play at 4.4. 2nd in 1st downs per game at 15.7 1st in 3rd down % against at 27%.

10-20-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
Ambiguous Ask me about my title Go fsck yourself San Diego. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,849 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	This is phenomenal. I mean I would have been ecstatic just to see a middle of the road D at this point this year, but I really can't believe what I am seeing on the field. Just amazing, I don't know what else to say.

10-20-2009, 08:42 AM	#8
underrated29 10-6 baby. Cutler doesnt suck Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,851 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Teams only have 30 minutes to beat us. Because after halftime, the game is essentially over for them. We constrict and put them in the death lock. The reason why our d went from Last to BEST is NOLAN and Lack of Bob Blowsdyck.

10-20-2009, 08:50 AM	#12
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	I liked that our Defense took the field first last night.

10-20-2009, 08:52 AM	#13
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,313 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	Again, this all goes back to Shanny. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Why? Turning a defense around is not as hard as turning an offense around and Shanny HAD the offense. I will never undestand why Shanny couldn't get it done.

10-20-2009, 08:58 AM	#14
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,158	Kinda fun to watch, isn't it?

10-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#17
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	Outside of numbers and stats...It just seems like there are more guys out there on defense. Very bizarre. When I watched the D last year, it always seems like they were playing with 8 or 9 guys (probably the rush 2 drop 5 scheme of Bob's had something to do with it). This year it almost seems like like there are 14 or 15 guys out there on D. Tons of people crowding the line of scrimmage on every play. The D most always in the right place with multiple people in position to make a tackle. Unprecedented turn-around. I might be in love with Mike Nolan. Regardless of the players....this scheme is a work of art. Please, please,please don't take a head coaching job Mike.

10-20-2009, 09:34 AM	#19
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,037 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	Oh yeah, we already have 10 forced fumbles this year, leads the league. Last year we had 9 all season, our 6 interceptions matches the total from last year. Our 21 sacks are only 5 short of last years total.

10-20-2009, 09:41 AM	#21
lazarus4444 Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,240 Adopt-a-Bronco: Coach McDaniels	Words cannot describe how absolutely pathetic and miserable last years defense was. If cutler wanted out because of the D then i don't blame him. I mean, it actually physically hurt to watch last years defense. EVERYBODY looked like hall of famers against them, even the ****tiest quarterbacks. That defense was a mutated abortion of FAIL!

10-20-2009, 09:42 AM	#22
WolfpackGuy Call me, "Maybe" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,676	I like the delayed blitzes off the games being played by the defensive line. Guys curling from behind are coming free. Should've had like 7 or 8 sacks last night.