Football After 3 Games, Predict the AFC West - Page 2

**Buck** · 09-27-2009, 11:35 PM

Current Records:

Broncos: 3-0
Chargers: 2-1
Raiders: 1-2
Chiefs: 0-3

Not at all the start many predicted.

How do you think the season is going to play out?

Quesadilla Joe · 09-28-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

All I'm predicting is that after 7 games, the Broncos will be 3-4

The Chargers are not better than Denver. They have been overrated ever since Norv took over. You guys have had an easy schedule so far and could very easily be 0-3

Garcia Bronco · 09-28-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

All I'm predicting is that after 7 games, the Broncos will be 3-4

4 straight with a bye week? I'll take that bet. What would be the stakes?

MMXcalibur · 09-28-2009, 09:03 AM

Chargers
Broncos
Chiefs
Raiders

Yeah, JaMarcus Russell is that bad.

**Buck** · 09-28-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

The Chargers are not better than Denver. They have been overrated ever since Norv took over. You guys have had an easy schedule so far and could very easily be 0-3

OMG. I'll give you credit on the second sentence there, but you are wicked retaaaaaaaaaded.

The Chargers have had an easy schedule?

@Oak
Bal
Mia

@Cin
Cle
@Oak

You tell me. Which team has played 2 playoff teams from a year ago, and is one play away from being 3-0. Theres also the team thats one play away from being 2-1.

God you are a reerun.

**Buck** · 09-28-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

4 straight with a bye week? I'll take that bet. What would be the stakes?

I really don't have any money to bet you, and I'm already doing a sig bet.

WhitiE · 09-28-2009, 09:19 AM

i predict no team from the AFC west makes the playoffs....

Quesadilla Joe · 09-28-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

OMG. I'll give you credit on the second sentence there, but you are wicked retaaaaaaaaaded.

The Chargers have had an easy schedule?

@Oak
Bal
Mia

@Cin
Cle
@Oak

You tell me. Which team has played 2 playoff teams from a year ago, and is one play away from being 3-0. Theres also the team thats one play away from being 2-1.

God you are a reerun.

I think it is safe to say that the 2008 Miami Dolphins only made the playoffs because Tom Brady got hurt. It is also safe to say that the 2009 Dolphins are nowhere near as good as they were last year....

Baltimore was a good team, but the Dolphins and Raiders will be picking in the top 10 this year. We blew out the 2 teams that will be picking in the top 10 in our schedule.

Mile High Mania · 09-28-2009, 09:24 AM

Their record of 3-0 is great considering the issues from the off-season and all the questions that surrounded this team. It hasn't been pretty, but winning in the NFL isn't a beauty contest. Over 50% of the roster has changed and there is a completely new coaching philosophy on both sides of the ball.

Denver has done what they've needed to do... beat 3 teams that many thought were bad teams. They beat a bad CLE team in Denver and won two road games... yes, Oak is horrible, but that typically doesn't matter in divisional matchups as everyone knows. And, yes while the tipped TD in week 1 was a fluke and sealed the deal... it happened, it's all about being in the right place at the right time and not giving up on a play, so kudos to Stokely for doing exactly that in the final minute.

The next 5 games will tell a lot about what this team has become and what they will ultimately be at the end of the season. They play teams that are 'expected' to either win or compete to win their divisions. These 5 teams are known for having great balance and strong traditions of playing well. Each of the 5 teams will be (or should be) favored to win over Denver.

That being said, I'm interested to see how Dallas responds in their game tonight after losing it to NY in week 2. The Patriots haven't been the 2007 Patriots that everyone expected, but they're still damn good. Same for the Chargers and the Steelers... and the Ravens, they look like the most well balanced juggernaut in the NFL to me right now.

The next two games are in Denver - vs Dallas and New England. Geography is a good thing in these games and with Denver having confidence, they should compete well... can they win? We'll see.

The games at SD and Baltimore... I dunno, based on what I've seen - the Ravens should beat them handily if you ask me and I'll give the nod to SD at this point. Then you have the Steelers... in Denver. They haven't played great for 60 minutes in 2 of their games, so they're vulnerable. Question is, can Denver stick with their game plan and make the game close? Again... I dunno, but I like their chances to make it a game deep into the 4th quarter in each of these games.

Dallas Cowboys @ Denver Broncos
Patriots @ Broncos
Broncos @ Chargers
week 7: bye
Broncos @ Ravens
Steelers @ Broncos

If Denver can go 2-3, I'll be pleased. If they can go 3-2, I'll be estatic. If they only win 1 of the 5... well, I won't be shocked. But, I don't think they'll go 0-5 during this stretch.

I think they have a shot at beating Dallas and/or New England if they can control the ball like they did yesterday. We'll see. Their defense gives me much more reason to hope compared to three weeks ago... they'll certainly be battle tested after the next 5 games.

**Buck** · 09-28-2009, 09:27 AM

I'm wondering if Chargers fans were acting as confident as Broncos fans when Ryan Leaf came in and gave the Chargers a 2-0 Record to start the season.

Mile High Mania · 09-28-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I'm wondering if Chargers fans were acting as confident as Broncos fans when Ryan Leaf came in and gave the Chargers a 2-0 Record to start the season.

I'm wondering why that is relevant... and week 4 is interesting for SD, going to PIT after they're shockingly 1-2. Good luck with all that!

**Buck** · 09-28-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I'm wondering why that is relevant... and week 4 is interesting for SD, going to PIT after they're shockingly 1-2. Good luck with all that!

Because you guys aren't that good, and your schedule has led you to believe you can actually win the division.

Quesadilla Joe · 09-28-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Because you guys aren't that good, and your schedule has led you to believe you can actually win the division.

Your schedule hasn't been that tough either. Denver has not trailed in a single game all season. Heck, Denver has only been behind this year for 30 seconds.
You guys could have easily lost to both Oakland and Miami.

Mile High Mania · 09-28-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Because you guys aren't that good, and your schedule has led you to believe you can actually win the division.

I honestly think there's a small percentage of Broncos' fans that "when asked face to face" would say that we can win the division after the 3-0 start. Sure, there are a lot of fans that will scream from the mountain top that we'll win the division if we were 2-5... but, that's not me.

I'm taking the 3-0 record for what it is - it's nice. There are a lot of games to be played. I think the poor play from the AFCW teams in the last 2 seasons has led you and many others to believe that SD is better than they actually are... and did I mention you guys still have Norv?

Mile High Mania · 09-28-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Your schedule hasn't been that tough either. Denver has not trailed in a single game all season. Heck, Denver has only been behind this year for 30 seconds.
You guys could have easily lost to both Oakland and Miami.

Stop tossing softballs like this one... and the "could have lost" game plays both ways. Sometimes you wear me out.

**Buck** · 09-28-2009, 09:45 AM

I'm not 100% confident that you guys won't win the division, but I'd say 90%.

KnowMo is just a reerun.

I'm actually excited that we're 2-1. We've only been 2-1 once out of the last 7 years prior to this, that was in 2006.

2009: 2-1
2008: 1-2
2007: 1-2
2006: 2-1
2005: 1-2
2004: 1-2

Won Division
Best 9-7 Team of All Time

09-27-2009, 11:35 PM
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5900295	After 3 Games, Predict the AFC West Current Records: Broncos: 3-0 Chargers: 2-1 Raiders: 1-2 Chiefs: 0-3 Not at all the start many predicted. How do you think the season is going to play out?
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09-28-2009, 09:03 AM	#18
MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $-144914	Chargers Broncos Chiefs Raiders Yeah, JaMarcus Russell is that bad.
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09-28-2009, 09:19 AM	#21
WhitiE so close Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wichita Casino cash: $416156	i predict no team from the AFC west makes the playoffs....
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09-28-2009, 09:24 AM	#23
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $837229	Their record of 3-0 is great considering the issues from the off-season and all the questions that surrounded this team. It hasn't been pretty, but winning in the NFL isn't a beauty contest. Over 50% of the roster has changed and there is a completely new coaching philosophy on both sides of the ball. Denver has done what they've needed to do... beat 3 teams that many thought were bad teams. They beat a bad CLE team in Denver and won two road games... yes, Oak is horrible, but that typically doesn't matter in divisional matchups as everyone knows. And, yes while the tipped TD in week 1 was a fluke and sealed the deal... it happened, it's all about being in the right place at the right time and not giving up on a play, so kudos to Stokely for doing exactly that in the final minute. The next 5 games will tell a lot about what this team has become and what they will ultimately be at the end of the season. They play teams that are 'expected' to either win or compete to win their divisions. These 5 teams are known for having great balance and strong traditions of playing well. Each of the 5 teams will be (or should be) favored to win over Denver. That being said, I'm interested to see how Dallas responds in their game tonight after losing it to NY in week 2. The Patriots haven't been the 2007 Patriots that everyone expected, but they're still damn good. Same for the Chargers and the Steelers... and the Ravens, they look like the most well balanced juggernaut in the NFL to me right now. The next two games are in Denver - vs Dallas and New England. Geography is a good thing in these games and with Denver having confidence, they should compete well... can they win? We'll see. The games at SD and Baltimore... I dunno, based on what I've seen - the Ravens should beat them handily if you ask me and I'll give the nod to SD at this point. Then you have the Steelers... in Denver. They haven't played great for 60 minutes in 2 of their games, so they're vulnerable. Question is, can Denver stick with their game plan and make the game close? Again... I dunno, but I like their chances to make it a game deep into the 4th quarter in each of these games. Dallas Cowboys @ Denver Broncos Patriots @ Broncos Broncos @ Chargers week 7: bye Broncos @ Ravens Steelers @ Broncos If Denver can go 2-3, I'll be pleased. If they can go 3-2, I'll be estatic. If they only win 1 of the 5... well, I won't be shocked. But, I don't think they'll go 0-5 during this stretch. I think they have a shot at beating Dallas and/or New England if they can control the ball like they did yesterday. We'll see. Their defense gives me much more reason to hope compared to three weeks ago... they'll certainly be battle tested after the next 5 games. __________________
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09-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#24
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5900295	I'm wondering if Chargers fans were acting as confident as Broncos fans when Ryan Leaf came in and gave the Chargers a 2-0 Record to start the season.
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09-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#30
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5900295	I'm not 100% confident that you guys won't win the division, but I'd say 90%. KnowMo is just a reerun. I'm actually excited that we're 2-1. We've only been 2-1 once out of the last 7 years prior to this, that was in 2006. 2009: 2-1 2008: 1-2 2007: 1-2 2006: 2-1 2005: 1-2 2004: 1-2 Won Division Best 9-7 Team of All Time
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