All day today I've been thinking back on the season and I keep being overwhelmed with a sense of awe. Do you realize what we've had the pleasure of watching this season?
I won't make this about debating the merits of "all time great" claims for the offense (suffice to say it's in the conversation). BUT, I am convinced watching the surgeon with this group of receivers is special and something to be savored that might never be replicated. PMFM is the best QB to ever throw a football and this is the best cast of characters he has ever had surrounding him resulting in the penultimate execution of his craft.
It's not just their their individual skillsets and numbers and dominance, I'm talking about the chemistry and respect and sportsmanship and camaraderie too. TO, Ocho, Irvin, Keyshawn, Marvin H and many others have been great players in this league but also happened to be egotistical ***** whereas every one of the guys on this crew seems genuinely nice, not obsessed with personal accolades, and someone I would happily grab a beer with. What a joy to watch this machine churn out first down after first down as a completely synchronized unit. They've really achieved greatness as a unit--not individuals who had record setting seasons--that might never be matched.
Football is a crazy game and depending how things bounce, we might not even win this game but regardless of the outcome, this has been a wonderful ride and I thank 18 and his boys for taking me on it.
This article about the receiving corps is worth a read (a couple highlights:1-"they catch a ton of passes and get great yards after the catch. If you look at them, they play together and they root for each other. If one catches a big ball, the first one over there is the other receiver." 2-“It reminds me of backyard football. You had your group versus the other group — no matching jerseys — you’re just out there playing. That’s what these guys are playing like right now, and they’re having a lot of fun. It’s a good feeling to know that those guys are fighting for each other every single play.”):
http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/22/denver-...r-bowl-xlviii/
I won't make this about debating the merits of "all time great" claims for the offense (suffice to say it's in the conversation). BUT, I am convinced watching the surgeon with this group of receivers is special and something to be savored that might never be replicated. PMFM is the best QB to ever throw a football and this is the best cast of characters he has ever had surrounding him resulting in the penultimate execution of his craft.
It's not just their their individual skillsets and numbers and dominance, I'm talking about the chemistry and respect and sportsmanship and camaraderie too. TO, Ocho, Irvin, Keyshawn, Marvin H and many others have been great players in this league but also happened to be egotistical ***** whereas every one of the guys on this crew seems genuinely nice, not obsessed with personal accolades, and someone I would happily grab a beer with. What a joy to watch this machine churn out first down after first down as a completely synchronized unit. They've really achieved greatness as a unit--not individuals who had record setting seasons--that might never be matched.
Football is a crazy game and depending how things bounce, we might not even win this game but regardless of the outcome, this has been a wonderful ride and I thank 18 and his boys for taking me on it.
This article about the receiving corps is worth a read (a couple highlights:1-"they catch a ton of passes and get great yards after the catch. If you look at them, they play together and they root for each other. If one catches a big ball, the first one over there is the other receiver." 2-“It reminds me of backyard football. You had your group versus the other group — no matching jerseys — you’re just out there playing. That’s what these guys are playing like right now, and they’re having a lot of fun. It’s a good feeling to know that those guys are fighting for each other every single play.”):
http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/22/denver-...r-bowl-xlviii/
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