9:16 P.M. MDT: Some power for Selvin Young, who doesn’t burrow into the line the way Andre Hall does but really becomes a sack of bricks when he runs into defenders in the open field…
9:17 P.M. MDT: And then, oh, what a move to the left side as Young moves around blocks from Mark Fenton and Glenn Martinez — in addition to leaving a Cardinals defender flat-footed — for the score. There’s 14:09 left, and the rout is on … 21-3.
9:20 P.M. MDT: Todd Sauerbrun clobbers another kickoff 74 yards that Breaston opts to return … and he gets tackled at the 17.
9:24 P.M. MDT: Maybe I’m slow, but after seeing Wesly Mallard make the tackle there, I just realized … Mallard’s a Duck! I know he went to Oregon; I was aware of that for a while, but for some reason, I just put that together. Yeah, I know, I’m a scosh slow. And speaking of Oregon … the pride of Portland, Preston Parsons, is now in for the Broncos.
9:31 P.M. MDT: I’m writing the game recap concurrently, so my entries are a tad sparse right now. Denver’s possession ended after penalties and some struggles forced the Broncos into a third-and-19; the Big Red promptly brought the house, the barn and the garage on Parsons, who had absolutely no place to go and let fly a pass that was deflected incomplete.
9:32 P.M. MDT: USA Today is reporting that the NFL will change its logo to this next year — what do you think?
9:36 P.M. MDT: Praise to Steve Cargile for a shoestring, touchdown-preventing tackle on Arizona’s Steve Baylark.
9:39 P.M. MDT: And Cargile comes through again, with a red-zone interception. Nicely done for the safety, who singlehandedly helps the Broncos keep a three-score lead.
9:48 P.M. MDT: Update as I also write the recap … Parsons’ second drive ends in a punt, which was a howitzer shot from Sauerbrun that sent Michael Spurlock scurrying back to the 2-yard-line to catch it. Sauerbrun has averaged 54.7 yards per punt tonight, and three of his four kickoffs have reached the end zone … Arizona going for it on fourth-and-10 from the Denver 48 with 3:26 left. Why not? It’s the preseason …
9:51 P.M. MDT: The fourth down fails, and Denver takes over in good field position. Broncos lining up in a power-I formation, with Paul Smith in at fullback and Nate Jackson and Tony Scheffler at tight ends. We hit the two-minute warning; and it seems everyone is content to let the clock drain. Unless something radical happens, I’m out from blogland … Been a pleasure, as always; love the comments, love the conversation. Blogging has become my favorite part of the job; talking to y’all is a pleasure. Enjoy the night, everyone … I’m off to the locker room. Until next time, vaya con Dios.
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Andrew – do you think both Young and A. Hall make the team? who has looked better? I wish I could see it – but your blogging is a big help!!!
Earnster – He went to N. Arizona right? His agent should call the Arizona Cardinals – that M.Barr kid can’t kit it 40 yards – Earnster needs to stay in this league before he retires to be an Andrew Mason.
rev79:
Young has more speed, but Hall has that bowling-ball quality between the tackles … he also can burrow his way through the line exceptionally well. I hope there’s room for both in some capacity, whether it’s on the practice squad or the 53-man roster. They’re both fine fellows, too.
If I were Mike Bell, I’d be looking in the rearview mirror, objects really are closer than they appear. The object here is S Young…4 sure
Andrew, are there any D standouts tonite? Moss/Crowder/Thomas?
Thanks!
HOGblog:
Hamza Abdullah and Jeff Shoate have caught my eyes, as have T.J. Hollowell, D.D. Lewis and Wesly Mallard. The front line has quietly generated more pressure as the game has progressed, but the back seven has really looked good from my vantage.
I’m old school Andrew. I don’t care for the new logo.
Logo change is VERY impressive. Im glad the NFL is so progressive.
… and add Steve Cargile to my list after a great, touchdown-saving, open-field tackle.
thank you! I was hoping the front 4 was showing some prowess…oh well, take what we can get. Its been a long preseason.
“objects appear closer than they appear”?? That doesn’t make any..?? I don’t get it, are you trying to say Young is closing in on Bell’s spot? I believe the statement you made sounds like Bell would have nothing to worry about.
Are you thinking OK Hog or are you concentrating too much on the upcoming game your team has with the almighty Troy this week. Hey I’m telling you don’t look past Chattanooga, they are becoming quite the powerhouse. LOL
Has Steve Cargile been in the game yet?
“objects really are closer than they appear”?? That doesn’t make any..?? I don’t get it, are you trying to say Young is closing in on Bell’s spot? I believe the statement you made sounds like Bell would have nothing to worry about.
Are you thinking OK Hog or are you concentrating too much on the upcoming game your team has with the almighty Troy this week. Hey I’m telling you don’t look past Chattanooga, they are becoming quite the powerhouse. LOL
On the nfl logo – @ least they are going to bronco blue – and it is a bit cleaner!
Yeah…you got it! It’s a typo…I do think Bell should be concerned. Oh, and by the way, we cant play all SEC games, there’s just too much greatness to go around. We have to share the experience of SEC with the less fortunate…you know, like ND
I really hope Selvin stays with Denver (at least the practice squad). He is definitely showing tremendous heart and great speed.
sorry for the double post… I guess the blog thinks I respond too quickly and it has thrown my pc into a panic. I’ll stop talking now. Good Night all thanks for the updates Andrew! Send my apologies to your girlfriend.
we’re still giving up too many rushing yards it seems
OC77…thanks for the chatter. It’s been treat…talk to you in the opener…
Sounds like Cargile may become the D-Star tonite afterall is said and done…I really like him, hope the Broncos do too.
OK, gang … keep commenting as much as you’d like, but I’ve got to head downstairs to the locker room shortly … until my next blog post, vaya con dios.
denverbroncos.com is blessed to have you andrew! Thanks for all you do
I wonder how much money they paid to some design consultants to come back and say – “Yeah remove some of the stars and turn the football 45 degrees”.
Reminds me of when Homer redesigned the nuclear power plant with fins to lower wind resistance and a go faster stripe.
Excellant game.
Logo comments. more of an update than a change… I like the round serifs on the old letters better than the sharp ones of the new… the new blue is better, but maybe the letters should be orange (I can wish can’t I???) Although a lot of the elements have been changed, I bet most people wouldn’t really notice without the logos being side by side like the illustration.