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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
Denver:
1. Ravens: Win
2. @ Giants: Loss
3. Raiders: Win
4. Eagles: Win
5. @ Cowboys: Loss
6. Jaguars: Win
7. @ Colts: Loss
8. Redskins: Win
9. Bye
10. @ Chargers: Win
11. Chiefs: Win
12. @ Pats: Loss
13. @ Chiefs: Loss
14. Titans: Win
15. Chargers: Win
16. @ Texans: Loss
17. @ Raiders: Win
10-6 Wildcard
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Thanks for posting... Honestly though, 2-6 on the road? I don't see that happening. They have some tough road games and the bold red are where I might differe one way or the other. 8-0 at home would be nice, but someone like WAS, BAL could sneak up and bite 'em. (not that BAL is sneaking up on any team, but I do think Denver wins that one)
Again, I think they get to 10-11 wins - will be hard to get back to 13 again, but not impossible.
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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
Denver:
Fasano is solid, Moeaki can be very good depending upon injury rehab and Kelce is a rookie, so we'll see but he was pretty hyped following his last season in college going into the draft. That's a pretty good three deep rotation at the TE spot.
And as I stated, the #2 WR spot is a question mark. Baldwin has as good a physical ability and size as anyone in the league. I think having Smith at QB and the West Coast system will help him tremendously. In addition, McCluster will be solid as the 3/4 guy (depending upon what they want to do with him on returns versus the passing game - sounds like he's going to be the full time return man). I think Hemingway will end up being the #4 guy behind Bowe, Baldwin and Avery with McCluster seeing gimmick/gadget action on offense and being the full time return guy.
And you are flat out bat shit crazy if you think that Smith is "a little better than an Orton type, maybe."
Smith was top three in the league last year in completion percentage, QB rating and yards per attempt. He's athletic, a legit 6'4", 230 lbs., very smart and doesn't give the ball to the defense. Extremely efficient with his passing and will be supported by a system that fits his skill set to a "T" and an extremely good running game. The Chiefs will be very balanced offensively and Smith is a big reason for that.
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I still think the WR depth and TEs are a 'bunch of guys with nice upside' to be honest. Sure, I could be wrong... wouldn't be the first time, but I just don't see a lot of play makers there, just a solid group that may or may not raise their game with a guy like Smith. Again, he's a good QB, won't make a lot of bonehead plays, but I just question his ability to rally the masses and lead them.
Denver's schedule is interesting...
5 of the first 8 games before the bye are in Denver.
4 of the last 6 games are on the road.
Pros and cons balance out there I think, especially with road trips to NE, HOU, KC and OAK in that final stretch.