Broncos @ Patriots

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I don't think it matters. Denver won because of their defense and, typically, the other team screwing up badly. The Chiefs were overtime away from winning the division (instead of the Broncos), yet we know how bad this team really was. Bronco Fan seems more than willing to rationalize how bad God's anointed NFL disciple really is, whereas Chief Fan has zero issue with finding a replacement for Cassel, Palko, Orton, et al.

God's anointed NFL disciple wasn't playing against the Patriot's offense; he was going up against a passing defense that ranked 31st going into the postseason. Yes, 31st. And he still couldn't complete many passes. Bronco fan will lay it at the feet of the line, but it's not difficult to see where the problems lie. Fortunately for us, the Broncos don't seem a bit interested in fixing the problem.

Again, you're discounting what I think is every bit as important in this one... the weapons in the passing game. If you think they have a top 12 set of weapons, then I think you're giving them too much credit. Thomas, Royal, Decker ... then there's really not a TE worth mentioning.

Thomas, Decker and TT were all from the 2010 draft... and this trio didn't start working together consistently until the 5th game of 2011. They have a whole offseason now, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt until we see what happens in 2012.