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Mile High Mania · 01-13-2012, 11:36 AM

I know there's a bit of 'over load' on a certain topic, but it's Friday...

First off, I'm not expecting a Broncos' victory on Saturday night. I do think that Denver can be productive against the Patriots' defense, but they're going to need another solid game across the board.

Run with the consistency and passion that they had in the earlier game this season, mix in passing that we saw last week ... and DO NOT turn the ball over. If they do this, then yes Denver can score 21-30 points on this defense.

The big challenge is Denver's defense. They cannot allow Brady to sit back there and pick them apart. They need to mix up their looks and pressure Brady early and often. Denver has the defense that can do what's necessary to win, but it will be by far their toughest challenge of the year.

At the very least, I'm hoping for a close and competitive game. Denver has to force NE into punting situations early...

The non-homer in me says Patriots 34 / Denver 24
The cautiously optimistic fan in me says Denver 30 / Patriots 27

I do think we'll see a better game that many expect. Everything at this point to me is gravy, I never viewed it as a reality at any point in the season.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-15-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

Wow patriots finally won a playoff game. Good for them now gtfo

memyselfI · 01-15-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

If a team is caught off guard when the opposition punts on 4th down, thats a serious problem....

I thought it was 3rd down. Oh well, I loathe Brady but I think it was lame he didn't get the record. Not sure how many opportunities he or anyone else will have. Seems like it takes playing a totally shit opponent or the AFC West.

Al Bundy · 01-15-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Because it is one step closer to proving that you can't win without a legit starting QB (not Matt Cassel).

Ugly Duck · 01-15-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

I thought it was 3rd down.

You missed this:

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

If the quick punt was on 4th down, then I can somewhat understand catching Denver off guard

JD10367 · 01-15-2012, 09:22 AM

I actually thought Tebow didn't play that horribly last night. He certainly wasn't very good, but it's not like he had a lot of time. The Broncos' O-line made the Patriots defense look like the '85 Bears. He barely had time to go back to pass, never mind get one off. He has only one legitimate receiving threat on that team, and they couldn't even manage to let him heave one deep ball towards those supposedly-horrific Patriot cornerbacks.

Besides, Tebow doesn't play defense, and the Broncos D also forgot to board the plane apparently. Brady could've gotten a handjob from Gisele with the time he had in the pocket, and they couldn't cover Mongo at TE even though everyone knew that's where the ball was going.

If forced to list the order of Fail for Denver, I'd put it:

1.) Defense
2.) O-line
3.) coaching
4.) Tebow

**RNR** · 01-15-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

I actually thought God's anointed NFL disciple didn't play that horribly last night. He certainly wasn't very good, but it's not like he had a lot of time. The Broncos' O-line made the Patriots defense look like the '85 Bears. He barely had time to go back to pass, never mind get one off. He has only one legitimate receiving threat on that team, and they couldn't even manage to let him heave one deep ball towards those supposedly-horrific Patriot cornerbacks.

Besides, God's anointed NFL disciple doesn't play defense, and the Broncos D also forgot to board the plane apparently. Brady could've gotten a handjob from Gisele with the time he had in the pocket, and they couldn't cover Mongo at TE even though everyone knew that's where the ball was going.

If forced to list the order of Fail for Denver, I'd put it:

1.) Defense
2.) O-line
3.) coaching
4.) God's anointed NFL disciple

I totally agree he had little time and it would have mattered little who was playing QB. The Patriots brought it hard last night. That said the only pass this guy can throw consistently is rolling out left with an inside slant pattern bringing the target in the direction of his right shoulder.
He was still erratic and bouncing balls off the ground, over throwing and under throwing. As has been said by many if he continues to run he is going to get got. He was popped pretty good a couple times last night. How anyone can watch a 2nd year QB with this many flaws and take him serious is beyond me~

Pasta Little Brioni · 01-15-2012, 09:46 AM

Shocked that SlowMo hasn't showed up to take his medicine, shocked I tell ya.

TEX · 01-15-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

I actually thought God's anointed NFL disciple didn't play that horribly last night. He certainly wasn't very good, but it's not like he had a lot of time. The Broncos' O-line made the Patriots defense look like the '85 Bears. He barely had time to go back to pass, never mind get one off. He has only one legitimate receiving threat on that team, and they couldn't even manage to let him heave one deep ball towards those supposedly-horrific Patriot cornerbacks.

Besides, God's anointed NFL disciple doesn't play defense, and the Broncos D also forgot to board the plane apparently. Brady could've gotten a handjob from Gisele with the time he had in the pocket, and they couldn't cover Mongo at TE even though everyone knew that's where the ball was going.

If forced to list the order of Fail for Denver, I'd put it:

1.) Defense
2.) O-line
3.) coaching
4.) God's anointed NFL disciple

Regarding the O-line - the Patriots brought it and defended the college style offense like it's supposed to be defended. They did not buy any fakes and covered options and exposed the hazards of running that type an offense in the NFL. The Broncos are out of options when they can't effectively run the football. It gets even worse for them if they fall behind big early. They did. Game over.

Pasta Little Brioni · 01-15-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Regarding the O-line - the Patriots brought it and defended the college style offense like it's supposed to be defended. They did not buy any fakes and covered options and exposed the hazards of running that type an offense in the NFL. The Broncos are out of options when they can't effectively run the football. It gets even worse for them if they fall behind big early. They did. Game over.

Exactly. All of Denver's problems offensively start with the goober behind center. He's the reason they run the offense they do and the reason they are screwed by playing that offense. Like I said all week, Belichick adjusted the first game after the first quarter and it was game over then. Give him another look and a one dimensional offense has no chance. Thier defense feasted on the weak, but when tested by quality opponents (that weren't gimpy) the games were over by halftime. Hell, I put my posting here forever on the line against nothing just for fun because I was so sure of it.

Dr. Gigglepants · 01-15-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

As has been said by many if he continues to run he is going to get got. He was popped pretty good a couple times last night. How anyone can watch a 2nd year QB with this many flaws and take him serious is beyond me~

He was laid out on more than a few occasions. Ty Warren (I think) got his ass good, I laughed.

cardken · 01-15-2012, 10:38 AM

Well got the Niners game right (by the skin of my teeth), and the Patriots (unfortunately). Not being a Broncos fan, I have to say, despite it's overwhelming performance by the Pats Offense. At the same time, Classless, to run a score up closing out the first half when up by 4 TD's. Thought I'd seen it all, but professional courtesy goes out the window in this, today's NFL. Stay Classy New England.

Pasta Little Brioni · 01-15-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cardken

Well got the Niners game right (by the skin of my teeth), and the Patriots (unfortunately). Not being a Broncos fan, I have to say, despite it's overwhelming performance by the Pats Offense. At the same time, Classless, to run a score up closing out the first half when up by 4 TD's. Thought I'd seen it all, but professional courtesy goes out the window in this, today's NFL. Stay Classy New England.

There was nothing wrong with what New England did last night. I bet the Houston Oilers back in the day wished they'd have piled on a few more TD's against the Bills in that epic playoff game.

mnchiefsguy · 01-15-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cardken

Well got the Niners game right (by the skin of my teeth), and the Patriots (unfortunately). Not being a Broncos fan, I have to say, despite it's overwhelming performance by the Pats Offense. At the same time, Classless, to run a score up closing out the first half when up by 4 TD's. Thought I'd seen it all, but professional courtesy goes out the window in this, today's NFL. Stay Classy New England.

It's the playoffs, anything can happen, and there was a lot of time left on the clock for a comeback. New England could have scored 60 last night. They did let up on the gas until the end of the third quarter, which seems perfectly fine to me. Score was only 35-10 at the half....and a team could easily get four TD's in a half to come back. New England only scored 10 points in the second half. I have no love for the Pats, but I don't really think anyone can accuse them of running up the score in this instance.

**hometeam** · 01-15-2012, 10:51 AM

Why so much crying over the ****in punt. This is football, not mr rogers neighborhood.

Backwards Masking · 01-15-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

This is football, not mr rogers neighborhood.

Wrong!
Mr. Rogers is the NFLs Official Goodboy after showing up that Tyrant Brett.

01-13-2012, 11:36 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	Broncos @ Patriots I know there's a bit of 'over load' on a certain topic, but it's Friday... First off, I'm not expecting a Broncos' victory on Saturday night. I do think that Denver can be productive against the Patriots' defense, but they're going to need another solid game across the board. Run with the consistency and passion that they had in the earlier game this season, mix in passing that we saw last week ... and DO NOT turn the ball over. If they do this, then yes Denver can score 21-30 points on this defense. The big challenge is Denver's defense. They cannot allow Brady to sit back there and pick them apart. They need to mix up their looks and pressure Brady early and often. Denver has the defense that can do what's necessary to win, but it will be by far their toughest challenge of the year. At the very least, I'm hoping for a close and competitive game. Denver has to force NE into punting situations early... The non-homer in me says Patriots 34 / Denver 24 The cautiously optimistic fan in me says Denver 30 / Patriots 27 I do think we'll see a better game that many expect. Everything at this point to me is gravy, I never viewed it as a reality at any point in the season.
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01-15-2012, 09:22 AM	#845
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	I actually thought Tebow didn't play that horribly last night. He certainly wasn't very good, but it's not like he had a lot of time. The Broncos' O-line made the Patriots defense look like the '85 Bears. He barely had time to go back to pass, never mind get one off. He has only one legitimate receiving threat on that team, and they couldn't even manage to let him heave one deep ball towards those supposedly-horrific Patriot cornerbacks. Besides, Tebow doesn't play defense, and the Broncos D also forgot to board the plane apparently. Brady could've gotten a handjob from Gisele with the time he had in the pocket, and they couldn't cover Mongo at TE even though everyone knew that's where the ball was going. If forced to list the order of Fail for Denver, I'd put it: 1.) Defense 2.) O-line 3.) coaching 4.) Tebow
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cardken Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Well got the Niners game right (by the skin of my teeth), and the Patriots (unfortunately). Not being a Broncos fan, I have to say, despite it's overwhelming performance by the Pats Offense. At the same time, Classless, to run a score up closing out the first half when up by 4 TD's. Thought I'd seen it all, but professional courtesy goes out the window in this, today's NFL. Stay Classy New England. __________________ This country can't be knocked out in one punch. We get right back up again and when we do the world is going to hear the roar of our engines. Yeah. It's halftime, America. And our second half is about to begin.
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hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $1601956	Why so much crying over the ****in punt. This is football, not mr rogers neighborhood.
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