Interesting Evaluation of the Broncos by Grantland

[JohnnyV13]

Yeah, its long.

The cliff's notes is that the Broncos are unlikely to be super bowl contenders due to:

1) They had a terrible Points/For Points/Against ratio--- -81 and finished 8-8. Teams that similarly outperformed their ratio tended to regress in the following year.

2) Manning was showing signs of regression his last full season. That process is likely to continue.

3) Veteran qb stars switching teams usually take at least a year to regain their footing cites: Warren Moon, Favre, Montana, Kurt Warner, Randal Cunningham as examples.

4) Broncos have the toughest schedule as rated by Football Outsiders. Unlikely to be dominant with that schedule.

5) Weak supporting cast: Denver's receiving corp is the weakest Manning has ever had in his career and Denver's line is suspect. No Jeff Saturday hurts Manning's ability to make line adjustment calls.

6) Weak defense aside from Dumervil and Von Miller.

Bottom line: He sees Denver no better than 8-8 this season.

[Quesadilla Joe]

This years Broncos team would kick the living shit out of last years Broncos. There isn't a position on the Broncos roster where we haven't improved from the year before.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

This years Broncos team would kick the living shit out of last years Broncos. There isn't a position on the Broncos roster where we haven't improved from the year before.

How's your team's Christian faith doing this year?

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by SNR

How's your team's Christian faith doing this year?

Yeah losing Tebow and Dawkins definitely hurts our Christian faith depth.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

This years Broncos team would kick the living shit out of last years Broncos. There isn't a position on the Broncos roster where we haven't improved from the year before.

I tend to agree with this. And would say the same about KC too.

[manchambo]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

This years Broncos team would kick the living shit out of last years Broncos. There isn't a position on the Broncos roster where we haven't improved from the year before.

You really are dumber than a rock. I don't see why these people don't ban you. How about olb, MLB, safety, wr, rb, d end and every position on the oline for positions where the broncos didn't get better?

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by manchambo

You really are dumber than a rock. I don't see why these people don't ban you. How about olb, MLB, safety, wr, rb, d end and every position on the oline for positions where the broncos didn't get better?

as for our MLB:



so yah. Fact is, the Broncos are a better team this year than they were last year.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

This years Broncos team would kick the living shit out of last years Broncos. There isn't a position on the Broncos roster where we haven't improved from the year before.

Yeah, you are going to have to explain this. Show us how they got better position by position and we'll rate you. Go!!!

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by JohnnyV13

Yeah, its long.

The cliff's notes is that the Broncos are unlikely to be super bowl contenders due to:

1) They had a terrible Points/For Points/Against ratio--- -81 and finished 8-8. Teams that similarly outperformed their ratio tended to regress in the following year.

2) Manning was showing signs of regression his last full season. That process is likely to continue.

3) Veteran qb stars switching teams usually take at least a year to regain their footing cites: Warren Moon, Favre, Montana, Kurt Warner, Randal Cunningham as examples.

4) Broncos have the toughest schedule as rated by Football Outsiders. Unlikely to be dominant with that schedule.

5) Weak supporting cast: Denver's receiving corp is the weakest Manning has ever had in his career and Denver's line is suspect. No Jeff Saturday hurts Manning's ability to make line adjustment calls.

6) Weak defense aside from Dumervil and Von Miller.

Bottom line: He sees Denver no better than 8-8 this season.

They are better than that.

I actually see a situation similiar to what Montana did for us. Good first season, probably carries the team on his back to a playoff win or two. Then his skills decline rapidly the next year.

[cabletech94]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

They are better than that.

I actually see a situation similiar to what Montana did for us. Good first season, probably carries the team on his back to a playoff win or two. Then his skills decline rapidly the next year.

plus we can't factor in if peyton's head is gonna fall off his shoulders late in the season or early.

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by JohnnyV13

Yeah, its long.

The cliff's notes is that the Broncos are unlikely to be super bowl contenders due to:

1) They had a terrible Points/For Points/Against ratio--- -81 and finished 8-8. Teams that similarly outperformed their ratio tended to regress in the following year.

2) Manning was showing signs of regression his last full season. That process is likely to continue.

3) Veteran qb stars switching teams usually take at least a year to regain their footing cites: Warren Moon, Favre, Montana, Kurt Warner, Randal Cunningham as examples.

4) Broncos have the toughest schedule as rated by Football Outsiders. Unlikely to be dominant with that schedule.

5) Weak supporting cast: Denver's receiving corp is the weakest Manning has ever had in his career and Denver's line is suspect. No Jeff Saturday hurts Manning's ability to make line adjustment calls.

6) Weak defense aside from Dumervil and Von Miller.

Bottom line: He sees Denver no better than 8-8 this season.

Nice job

Secondly, dang I wish I could write and research that for a living instead what I do.

[lcarus]

Holy wall of text. This is longer than a book of the bible.

Here is my breakdown. We're gonna kick their stupid asses. Twice.

[RealSNR]

Donks suck.

It's science.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

A friend of mine that's a Donkey fan told me that he'd take his tackles and his TEs over ours. Lol Tamme for the win.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

A friend of mine that's a Donkey fan told me that he'd take his tackles and his TEs over ours. Lol Tamme for the win.

THAT is funny.

Albert and Winston are a top 5 pair of bookend tackles in the league. Donks can't come close to that.