Nov 9, 2006, 01:56
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| Rod Smith discusses the ratings he's going to get in the Orange Mane mid-season analysis with a couple of friends. (Photo credit: Jamie Schwaberow, Rich Clarkson & Associates) |
The Broncos enter the second half of the 2006 season as a definite contender, but much like previous seasons, several questions about the ballclub remain. Most Broncos fans are delighted at Denver’s fine 6-2 record, good enough for a first place tie with San Diego in the AFC West, and second in the conference. Indeed, Denver’s record is especially impressive in light of the fact that they have overcome a difficult schedule featuring a combined record of 35-29 ( 54.69%) for Denver’s opponents. On the other side of the coin, however, the Broncos must show that they can overcome inconsistency at a number of positions and the major injuries that have befallen the team in the last two weeks.
Oct 26, 2006, 00:06
Run the ball, eat up as much of the clock as possible and keep Manning on the sidelines. This is what conventional wisdom tells us is the key to beating the Indianapolis Colts. Correction: the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.
Conventional wisdom isn't working. Is it time for a new approach?
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Offensive linemen in the NFL rarely get any respect amongst the common fan. They are critically important to any team, but because their contributions can't be seen on a stat sheet, nor can they generate points in fantasy football, a lineman can often play very well and no one will notice. Fans often ignore the position entirely until someone in a game does something wrong. In that moment, be it a sack surrendered or a false start, the average fan will only remember the player for their error, oblivious to how they played the rest of the game.
Defensive End, Jarvis Moss was exhausted when he walked off the field
carrying his teammates’ equipment, and with good reason. In addition to
hauling equipment around for the veterans, a sort of rookie right of
passage, the Broncos’ first round pick has proven to be something of a
workhorse and in three days of practice has left everything on the field...
I had an opportunity to talk to new special teams coach Scott O’Brien this afternoon. Here’s a retelling of how that conversation went as we talked about the team, the new players, life in the NFL and why driving with Bill Johnson can be dangerous.
