Pretty frustrating way to lose, in overtime, having played as well as we did, for the most part, defensively. We had a rough first half on defense, but still managed to hold them to 13 points, because we played well in the red zone. We didn’t give up any red zone touchdowns, which is something that we focused on throughout the course of the week– just improving in the red zone and on key third downs. I don’t know that our third down percentage was all that great, but the important third downs when we really needed to get off the field, we were able to do that.
So defensively, I think we played outstanding overall, especially against a really good 6-1 football team. With the exception of a few plays here and there on both sides of the ball, I think we played pretty well. The red zone fumble from our offense was a tough one, and the two big touchdowns, the two deep touchdown passes were pretty big plays that hurt our team. I guess the most frustrating part is that I think we’ve been improving since Day 1, which is something that all teams want to do, just get better week after week. I think that’s something we’ve done, and I even include this last week, even though we lost. We showed major improvements defensively. You look at this defense compared to the defense that played against Jacksonville or even some other teams earlier than that, and we’re a better defense. We’re a better defense now, we just gave up some big plays, which is uncharacteristic of us.
The most frustrating part as a defensive back is we feel like we’re the strength of our defense, and I think throughout the course of the season we have been the most consistent and strongest part of our defense. Last night, we just weren’t. As you can see, it happens to the best players in the league. The most frustrating thing is we played really well, but there were a lot of mistakes made by the entire team throughout the course of the game, and it’s frustrating that it has to come down to one play at the end.
I just hope that Dre’ especially doesn’t turn into a scapegoat for this game, because we passed up many opportunities on the way. I can sympathize with Dre’. My rookie year we were having a very good season — I don’t remember what our record was — but we went to New York and played the Giants. We outplayed them the entire game, and the fourth quarter, as a team, I don’t know if we relaxed or if they just stepped up, but they played a whole bunch better than us in the fourth quarter and closed the lead down. Then they had a game-winning drive and threw like a 3-yard touchdown to Amani Toomer, who I was covering, to win the game. After the game, I took responsibility for the play, but kind of became the scapegoat for a game where there was a lot of other mistakes being made. So I can sympathize with Dre’, but he’s full of confidence, and I was then and I am now. The following week I think we played the Eagles and I had a key interception to help us win that game when the game was in jeopardy. I think it goes without saying — we all expect Dre’ to have that type of bounce back, and he’s had some key interceptions for us up until this point.
I think one of the things that’s kind of upsetting and encouraging at the same time is that the only way they were able to beat us was catching passes on Champ and Dre’. That doesn’t happen too often and it won’t happen very much more throughout the course of this year. So if the only way teams can beat us is by catching 80-yard touchdowns on Champ and Dre’, it’s going to be really tough for anybody to beat us throughout the course of the year. It happens to everybody, especially the way the league is set up. It’s really an offensive-minded league, so even the best corners — which Champ is probably the consensus best corner in the league — even the best corners are going to get beat sometimes. It’s just unfortunate that it had to be in such a close game. I just look forward to the entire team bouncing back from that loss.
The perception of this last game and the way this team is going, it really came down to one play. Had we won that game and scored on that last drive, or had a turnover in overtime and scored or whatever, we’d be talking about how great this team is and how much we’ve improved on defense and how great Jay Cutler is in the clutch, driving us to game-winning drive after game-winning drive. But I still feel that way, despite the outcome and the final score. I still feel like we’ve improved a great deal, especially since the beginning of the season, and tremendously since the bye week. I still feel that Jay is a great clutch leader and I still have a really positive outlook on the team, despite the fact that we lost this past week. We’ve shown a ton of improvement and we’re still getting better. Especially defensively, I’m really proud of how we’ve been playing. To not give up any points in the second half until the overtime period is something to be proud of. Sometimes the ball doesn’t bounce your way and it’s important that we start forcing the ball to bounce our way in the next couple games and get some more notches in the win column.
To be honest, playing against Brett Favre on Monday night is probably a big deal to a lot of people. But I don’t know, I don’t get too excited about playing against other players. I definitely respect Brett Favre, and he’s a great talent and he’s meant a lot to the NFL, but it’s just another game and another quarterback for me. I’ve played against Peyton Manning and Donovan McNabb and a bunch of great quarterbacks. I play with Jay Cutler, who is the greatest of the great, as far as I’m concerned, or at least will be one day.
Tonight, the writing club is going to INVESCO Field for the Halloween party for the kids, so we’re getting a little volunteering in tonight. We’re looking forward to that, it should be fun. I’ve got the radio show tonight also at 4:30, rather than 5:30, so I’m looking forward to that. I welcome anybody to call. After a loss I always get much more difficult questions than after a win, so the show isn’t quite as much fun, but I think Mike Bell and I do a good job of still making the show entertaining without being all down. We give everybody insight on the perspective of the team, and I think we’re pretty honest and candid. We don’t always say the PC thing, which I guess could get us in trouble from time to time, but whatever. We don’t always have to give the 100 percent media-safe answer, we try to give the honest truth.
I read all the responses this week, as usual, and I appreciate everybody’s encouragement and thank you for responding. It is the only reason why I do the blog, because I know you guys are reading and responding. Broncos D-Under’s response really caught my eye as a proper touchdown celebration. I guess on defense I don’t get a chance to score too many touchdowns, but if I do, I will definitely take into consideration the celebration that you recommended, to find one of the military personnel who are on the sideline and present them with the ball, a handshake and a thank you. I think that’s perfect, especially in a time of war. It’s really important to show them the respect that they deserve and I definitely will take that into consideration. I hope I can find somebody, because I don’t know that they’re always right in the end zone. But if I can, that is definitely what I will do.
As for Halloween, I think I’m going to bypass the Jake costume this year due to the blog responses. Not everybody thought it was creative enough. I guess it’s not that creative, but it’s pretty funny. I had some good ones back in the day, so I might bring back one of my classics. In fourth grade I was Homey the Clown. That was the best ever. My mom made that costume, actually. She did a great job. It was like a stocking cap with yarn around it to make Homey the Clown’s bald old man haircut, like George Jefferson. I had a nice, red George Jefferson haircut and a clown outfit that my mom made, and a sock stuffed with socks. I definitely went to the principal’s office quite a few times that day from hitting everybody with my Homey the Clown sock. If you don’t remember Homey the Clown, I feel sorry for you, because In Living Color was one of the best shows ever for at least four or five years. It produced Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and the Wayans brothers and sister, like 40 of them. Anyway, I always reference YouTube, but I’m sure you can find some Homey the Clown clips on YouTube if you are not aware of who he is. I should bring that costume back. That was a great one. Well, I have until Wednesday, so I’m open to any recommendations till then.
I definitely check up on the other blogs quite a bit and I’m proud to see that everyone else gets a ton of responses just like me. They also have interesting blogs so keep reading them and responding. AG started the blogging process, Amon Gordon, so definitely give him some support. I’m the king blogger though. I am king of the blogosphere, so even though Amon stepped in, I’m not intimidated at all about competing for readership or competing for responses. I do have the Blog Master on my side, which makes me a dominant force in the blog world. I’ve overtaken Andrew Mason, who was the previous king of the blog world. Now he’s like a prince. We have a whole blog court, and I’m definitely king of the blog court. I don’t know, you guys can assign everybody else their titles. Maybe Andrew is the jester. I can picture him in one of those funny octopus-looking jester hats with bells on the end. I like bells on the end. That would make me laugh.
Signing off. All Ready.
Tags: Amon Gordon, Andrew Mason, Brett Favre, Dre Bly, Halloween, Jay Cutler, Mike Bell, Radio show, YouTube
Face facts boys and girls: this season is over. We haven’t seen Bronco football all season with the exception of the Steeler game and we have 2 more Monday night games to listen to Tony Kornmouth yap about how bad we are. We aren’t the bottom of the barrel but we are no were in the same league as New England or Indy and sadly enough San Diego. Where does the road to the Superbowl lead…right through there. Our d-backs are the only thing our defense has going and I do believe I read where they let the team down. In what life time do Champ and Dre both get beat for long touchdowns in the same game? The stars are stacked against us. Sit back, enjoy the individual efforts and hope we beat KC and Oakland so we don’t have to listen to those idiots yap all year.
All that being set aside, I still bleed Blue and Orange and I still love the Broncos and next year will be better.
dom, the loss was disappointing but the effort wasn’t. i expected this team to stumble out of the gate. even the critical responses to your blog are from people who LOVE this team. they’re frustrated because they/we know what the team is capable of.
it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. there is a lot of talent on this team. keep your head up and keep working. good things will come.
Maceano ~ Would you really want to sit Bly or Champ in favor of Fox? Are you out of your mind!? The only reason Fox had ten tackles was that he kept letting Hines Ward catch the ball. If he would shut down his opponent there wouldn’t be any takles to make. Fox needs to quit worrying about trivial things such as this blog and get his ass in gear to be a better player. Fox can’t cover anyone, he is just there to tackle the guy who makes a catch. We need to get a real third corner and cut Fox and Karl P need to go. I’ll bet if they were relesed they wouldn’t get picked up by anyone, maybe on a practice squad…maybe
Dom-
Love the blog I love reading what the players have to say considering they can tell you first hand of what happened, and how everything played out better than anyone else. I was on the message boards and those guys on there are brutal I thought you guys played well on defense because you held them twice in the red zone but everyone disagreed with me. Whatever I guess thats part of being a girl on the message boards. I have a question about what happened to Lynch, they kept saying he was probably but at half he was no longer in pads, and I know it was because of a pinched nerve. Just curious about how he’s doing right now, and if he will beable to play in next weeks game against the Lions. I was also wondering on the return of Rod Smith, and how he’s been doing I cant wait till he comes back out on the field just another target for Cutler. Selvin Young also stepped up in last nights game, he is an exciting player to watch he looks like another weapon for this Bronco team.
God Bless,
Ashley
the san diego chokers still suck ass
Whats up Fox ?
Tough loss man. My best friend is a Packers fan and watched it with me we were cool about it though it was a really fun game to watch. We pretty much stopped the pass except for those two big plays on two great players but every one makes mistakes the big thing is to have a short memory and move on I know we can. Brett Favre passed for 331 yards and 2 TDs okay you take away those two mistakes and Brett threw for 139 yards. Their were way too many penaltys and the refs called holding on Marshall and that was bs we would have won if it wasn’t for that stupid call well maybe not of won but put is in a better position to win. I mean we pretty much rebuilt our squad this season so it will take time we are still in the hunt and have 9 games left. I am looking at this positive and every real fan should. You guys make me happy every week if we lose like we did monday I look foward to the next game. I know we can get it together and win some more games. Hey I know it’s early and still in the middle of the year but I am worried about Champ Dre’ and you staying will you sign again next year ? Will Champ want to stay and will Dre’ be fustrated ? I would just like to ask because I am very worried. But on to Detriot let’s get there and “shut em down ” one of my favorite songs from Onyx. A big passing attack and Dre’s homecoming I can’t wait. I would have loved to see you dressed as Jake man. Homey the Clown was hillarious I love in living color. I didn’t get to watch it on air but my Brother has episodes on DVD
Sorry hit submit by accident,
I wanted to tell everyone that is giving you a hard time should shut thier mouths. It makes me upset that they don’t appreciate you talking to us every week because I love it. I look foward to it every week just like the games. Fox you said that you liked Weezy I was wondering who else you like to listen to ?
I am ready for sunday lets go their get some picks stop the run execute on offense and get the W. You guys should come up with a team celebration when the DBs get a pick I would love to see that. Well looking foward to the next game !! Lets get em !!! ALL READY !
BTW fox check this I love this skit man
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2bpf_WIn51Q
Wu-Tang my favprite group of all-time check it !!
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Dom,
While the loss was tough this week, you must look at it in the right perspective like you were saying. Ya’ll are 3-4. You lost in overtime to one of the best teams in the league besides the Colts and Pats. Ya’ll were 6 inches away from winning the game. (Cutler’s throw to Marshall in the endzone on the last drive. This shows that you can compete with the best out there. Nothing is stopping ya’ll from winning out and making a huge push for the championship. Heck, keep improving the way you have been and the Colts and Pats better watch out!
God Bless
Fox, what’s up, well it was definitely a tough loss, but everything you have said about all the improvements you guys have made is true. you guys have definitely stepped up your game and that’s awesome. that fumble on the one yard line was tough, but you know it’s just things like that that make the game real. these things happen and you gotta deal with them. you guys played really well and it was a great game.
it was definitely a rarity to see champ getting beat like that, and it wasn’t like he was getting beat big there were just those couple passes that were just beyond his reach. Favre is a great player so you gotta give him credit. Cutler is amazing (more so than anyone else of course
) and he’s doing a great job. He doesn’t get enough credit.
I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that last year the season ended before everyone wanted it to, but they don’t look at the stats…Cutler was amazing. he was just put on the spot and it’s tough to perform with all that pressure on you. it’s tough for anyone, but especially for a rookie QB. well you take care of yourself, have a great halloween and good luck next week!!!
~steph~
2 pass plays and a fumble
What was it like playing a road game at home? Should we continue to ignore the fact that the broncos ticket people are not holding thier season ticket holders accountable for scalping. New England tracked down thier ticket holders on stub hub and held them accountable. I guess we would not want to be as successful as New England.
we delete those we win by 14
Our breaks are coming in the back half of the season.
I agree you guys are getting better every week
hang in there
There were alot of Green Bay fans in the stadium but the same thing happened during the World Series since we sold them online. There were at least 4,000 Red Sox fans at our Coors field. I thought they handled that all wrong but anyway back on to football. Did anyone else have a problem with the announcers talking about Brett the WHOLE time. I was kind of irritated about that considering there were two teams playing.
Considering our injuries and the breaks we didn’t get, (phantom holding call on Brandon Marshall, even Ron Jaworski said so) it’s remarkable that we still had a chance to win at the end. November is traditionally the time of year the Broncos play their best football, so maintain this tradition of excellence, Domonique. The Lions will be a stiff test, but we can win, so long as you and your teammates retain sufficient confidence. The season’s far from over (two games against the Chiefs remain and we should be able to procure a wild card if we sweep Kansas City) so keep your heads up and steal a victory from the vastly-improved Lions. You can do it!!!
BradJamesBroncoFan, the Lions will be a stiff test but remember Kitna loves to get sacked so lets pull a couple up on him and once the Broncos start they just cant stop.
All I have to say this week is who the heck is calling the plays? What happened at the end of regulation? No timeouts, and somebody calls a stupid play AGAIN!!!!!!! At least try a pass play, it’s third down, call a freakin’ pass play. I for sure thought that they would run that beautiful play action pass to Sapp. I guarantee the Patriots or the Colts would have tried one more pass to get into the end zone. I bet even the Rams or the Dolphins would have tried a pass play. I know Brady and Manning would have scored in that situation , that’s what sets those two teams apart from everyone else. I also know for a fact that Cutler given that same opportunity WOULD have scored a touchdown!!!!!! LET HIM THROW THE BALL!!!!!!!!! Shanahan needs to grow a pair! If he’s not the one calling the plays, he NEEDS to. Look what happened when Billick fired his best buddy last year , their offense just exploded. Either that or let Cutler call his own plays, that would be exciting!!!!! It’s so boring watching the (Ponies)
sputtering offense. somebody needs to take control of that offense. Cutler could be as potent as Tom Brady if given the chance. It looks like we’re scared to make mistakes being so cautious all the time. Look at Brett Favre , he leads the NFL in interceptions for his career. SO WHAT BIG DEAL!!! he also leads the NFL in TD PASSES!!!!!! maybe the problem wasn’t Plummer. I think he was so worried about what the coaches were gonna say because the coaches are so CAUTIOUS and don’t want to throw interceptions. Take some chances. Make the offense in Denver exciting again. I think the coaches don’t have any confidence in either Cutler or their receivers, one or the other or both. Every player is overpaid so let them earn their money. Make them do what they are paid to do
I like your attitude a go big or go home mentality.
Broncoforlife, your a head in the clouds fool if you can’t see that this Bronco team needs to get their heads on straight, I am not a fair weather fan, I have been a fan since the 70′s with the Orange Crush and Craig Morten. There have always been ups and downs with our team, but we stay fans no matter how they do. It’s just that now we do get the opportunity to voice our opinions and thats just what they are, no I am not an NFL player or a coach but from reading your posts I can tell I know more about football than you ever will. You want to be a blind follower and think everything is rosey in Bronco land then you go right on thinking that. This team is in trouble and only the players and coaches can fix things.
The season is not over, but it soon can be with this road game stretch.
We used to be nearly unbeatable at home, those days are gone.
Hey Fox! I think the loss to Greenbay Monday night was so heartbreakin especially since Culter and the whole team got the ball down far enough for Elam to tie up the game. We all know that Farve has a strong arm as does Cutler. It was just unfortunate that the Packers won the Coin Toss. I think if the Broncos had won the coin toss, I do believe the team would have won.
Don’t you, Dre or Champ get your selves down. Everybody and every team has an off game once in a while. I think the team did play better against the Steelers, however, the team still played a good game Monday night.
I know the team will bounce back and win against Detroit. I have faith in this team and I do believe the Broncos will get the victory on Sunday.
The team will bounce back from the heartbreaking win on Sunday. The team has a lot of talent. I see that talent improving with every game. I think Cutler is an excellent QB. I truthfully think Cutler is the best QB Denver has had since Elway. He is still learning but he improves every week.
I think the whole team is doing really well sonsidering all of the injuries, new players, and the deaths of Williams and Nash!! R.I.P.
To you and the rest of the team, keep up the good work.
I think it is great what you will do if the circumstances work out for you to get a touch down.
Happy Halloween to you and the rest of the team including all of the coaches and staff including Mason and Miles.
Good luck to you and the rest of the team on Sunday in Detroit.
Go Broncos!!!!
Hey Dom! Has Nick Ferguson ever come to one of your writing classes? I know he writes poetry and was just curious. I write too and was thinking about sending you a little something from time to time. This lose definitely is up there with some of the worst I can remember in Broncos history (at least for me anyways). I am not just being a homer but I can see lots of improvement in the defense. Green Bay averaged 64 yds per game and got 102 against us. Still we are getting dogged about our run defense. Take away Bret “the god” Favre 2 long passes and he didn’t do much. I will agree that if the plan is to throw at Champ and Dre there is going to be lots of INT’s for this defense. You won’t be in the league long trying to make play against those 2 guys on a regular. No point allowed in the redzone by our defense is defintely an improvement. You guys keep your heads up. We are like the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL. I think we will continue to get better and fly under the radar. We will make the playoffs and then suprise one of the big boys. Jay is definitely playing like a season vet. The offense is only going to get better. I just wish Shanny would throw more to Marshall when we get inside the 10. Dude is a beast! Last year we threw a lot to Javon inside the 10 fade routes and crossing routes. Marshall just can’t be taken down by one guy very easily. We have to get him more invovled down there. Here is a question for you. I notice against Green Bay we put the corners in a lot of man-to-man press coverage (which we haven’t done a lot of all year). Why not blitz a little more in those situations? I know you have to give me the PC answer so I will restate the question this way. Would you prefer to blitz more when the corners are in press coverage or just in man-to-man coverage? I no that we are stacking 8 guys in the box to stop the run and in my opinion it is hurting our pass defense. Champ got beat on his play because he was peeking in the backfield but knowing that Green Bay is a poor running team (in my opinion wasn’t the problem). The problem is (in my opinion) we have had such a tough time stopping the run (although we have gotten drastically better) that the corners and safeties have been making lots of tackles in the run game. Run support to me mean to support whomever is (the main source) suppose to be stopping the run but our secondary has actually been the main run stoppers. Champ was peeking because he, yourself, Dre and Lynch have made a lot of tackles this year in the run game. Technically the secondary should not be leading the team in tackles. I think out passing defense has suffered because of our run defense. If our front 7 seven start stopping the run consistantly then our pass defense will continue to be better. I just think if you put the corners in man-to-man press coverage you should be using those other guys to blitz and get pressure on the quarterback. Brett had all day on both of those throws because there was no pressure. You and Nick weren’t blitzing but were playing up close in run support. Like I said bro keep your heads up. You guys are out there playing your tails off. This ship will get righted before the year is up. Good luck on the road this week. We got your back no matter what!
Hey Fox,
Here’s the deal. Green Bay goes to KC and beats the retards. If Favre brings 1/4 of what he brought to Denver they’ll win. Oh wait, he’ll need 100% of his luck. Secondly, if Minnesota would get their head out of their asses and let Peterson run the ball they WILL! beat San Diego. Then FINALLY! we get to the beloved Broncos. Here’s drama for you! Let’s put the 2 BEST TANDUM CORNERBACKS IN THE NFL against one of the high passing offenses and see what happens. We ARE! going to see a bounceback not only from this team but from the wonder boys!
In the end we head to week 10 with the division tied at 4 – 4
THEN! let’s see what happens. I think the team needs to get to that control feeling so we’re not playing to catch rather playing to put away.
Fox, I am the die hard from Chicago that truely believes in this team and your success as an individual. I’ll see you November 25 when the boys travel to Chicago….Don’t worry..Chicago is horrible & Urlacher should be in a wheel chair with back spasms by the time you get here
They still haven’t figured out Griese can’t play football and the fans seem to think they’re the only ones that play in the cold…..Knock someone out will ya 
I thought you guys played great! I was pleased with how hard you guys fought, especially on offense. Cutler is doing an awesome job in his first full year, and Im sure he’ll just get better. Question: where is Mike Bell??? I haven’t seen him in forever!! I was excited watching him play last year, he is freakin’ awesome! I want to see him out on the field again. Tell him to compete and get back out there, cuz hes way better than Selvin (die hard Mike Bell fan)! Selvin’s ok too…. Also impressed with how the defense played! To hold back GB to 13 points during the whole game, you guys have come a long way! With Champ back, I really thought we were gonna win this one, and if the ball hadn’t been knocked out of Jay’s hands there at the goal line, I think we would have. And I was so sure we would win the game on the last drive…. yeah, they should have let Jay sling it in there for the win.
It was such a close game, and people aren’t giving us enough credit! Even some of the fans are getting down on us. We played extremely well, and if Jay had connected with Marshall down there in the red zone, EVERYONE and their mom would be talking about how good we are, to stop Brett Favre. But people only care about the wins, and not the effort. I can see everyone on the team is playing hard, trying to fix the mistakes, so keep it up! And if people bad mouth you, use it to your advantage. Take it personally, the whole defense, of what people are saying about you guys!! Use it, like a chip on your shoulder, and shut them up!! This team has great potential!!! Even with all the injuries we’ve had this year, we’re still playing well. Jay’s learning how to manage the offense, DJ is adjusting to his role at Mike-backer, and many others are stepping up their game! Now, all we need is for Mike Bell to come into the starting line up and we’re all set! =] But really, this was a learning year for Jay and the whole offense, and the defense WILL do better. This team has got to much talent and character not to come back from this loss. The wins will come, maybe later on, but if Coach Shanahan doesn’t adjust the team to much and lets the guys play together, with experience, we’ll have a quality team next year!
We all know where Green Bay is gonna be after Brett Favre retires… let the old man have his fun for now, because its Jay Cutler and the Broncos after him its going to be all about Jay Cutler and the Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kepp the tradition of Dominating D alive, Domonique!! Remember where the Broncos come from!
P.S. : Go Mike Bell!
We need to focus on Detroit. The GB game is over, it’s clear why Champ got burned, he is not 100% from his quad injury. Why Dre’ got burned is beyond me, I felt like throwing my remote at the TV seeing that. But it happens, you can’t stop EVERY play. What Dre’ needs to do is focus on Detroit and making up for the GB touchdown.
Go broncos. Unlike most of the fans I always believe.
WE CAN BEAT DETROIT.
I dont care what the critics say. That game was just bad luck. Who would have thought that Champ would get beat? That we would fumble the ball on the 1 yard line? That ESPN’s lovechild Favre would get lucky on another bomb pass? On the bright side, our offense did look to be much improved. Jay is the sh*t!!! He will one day be an Elway reborn, not matter what anyone says. I just hope that we keep him around long enough to give him a chance. Screw ESPN and all the other critics who always beat down on the Broncos. Is it just me, or is ESPN racist against all Colorado sports? I feel like we never get any love. Anyways, enough of my complainin, lets just all move on and turn this season around!! We’ve got the talent needed, we just need to come together as a team and make some key improvements. Good luck on all the future games, and PLEASE, PLEASE shut all these haters up!!! GO BRONCOS!!!
Love the blog-
By far the most mind-boggling thing this year, particularly vs Green Bay is the sharp contrast between how well we move the ball on offense to how few points we score. After the game Im telling myself and Broncos bashers that the team is young, and improving especially on offense. I think we played spectacularly, Jay was as-usual incredible. So how on earth did we only put up 13 points?! Watching the deep play on Champ, I can only keep on telling myself that its his bad quad. I cannot believe Champ could get beaten that bad otherwise. Schedule is getting easier, and I think we need to hope 9 wins will be enough to put us in.
Hey great blog ! It takes a real sport to keep their head up during rough times so good job to you. I think that it will get better it just takes time. Have a great Halloween, and thanks for all you do with kids, as a teacher and a single mom I can’t thank you enough for being a positive role model. Kids need to know that it is cool to stay in school and out of gangs. Good luck in your next game, the wins will come. Always a Bronco Fan
it’s time to vent .our defense is f***ing embarrassing. let’s face it, we can’t off the field on big third downs. and i’m tired of the “getting used to the defense scheme” excuse. and dre should stop talking to the cameras before the game if he can’t back up his chatter. the last play of the game wasn’t the first time he was beat that night . i almost wish that elam sucked so we would be 0-7 and in the hunt for a top pick in the draft. we need linebacker help in the worst way. ian gold is getting old, and dj is just not cutting it in the middle. we need speed at the safety position as well. lynch n ferg cant cover for sh*t. our defense needs to be built to stop the colts and pats, and if we played them today both teams would put up 40-50 pts on us. our defense should be embarrassed. we stink. plain and simple
Hey Fox,
I hope you’re well. Like I always say, keep your head up, okay?
Tough, tough loss. I agree with elifreedman. The season has been mind-bogging, to say the least. There is something missing. Where is that fire? Especially in the defense? FIRE UP!!! I see none of that. I see confusion, I see missed tackles, I see blown coverage. It’s unreal….
Now, you know I’m a diehard fan and have been since the early 80′s. That will never change. We pull so hard for you guys, that when we see this kind of football (and it’s CLEARLY not Bronco football), its disappointing. Period.
That last play had me wanting to gouge my eyeballs with a rusty pick….
Good Luck with Detroit!
All Ready!!
~ChocolateQT
*I’m missin’ 27 like crazy..
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Hey, im a Norwegian diehard Bronco FAN, and all i have to say.. it was great to watch you guys play the Packers. i mean you didnt win, but you all played great. Usually i dont get happy when my favorite team in the whole world looses, BUT seeing how well you guys played..after the game i was happy.. I am convinced that you guys can beat any team. Its sports, and accidents happen, and Broncos not winning this game.. THAT WAS AN ACCIDENT!
well i better get back to my desk and work.. trying to save up some hard cash to go see you guys play at Invesco field.. was there two years ago.. last year the dollar was to good, so i couldnt fly over the big pond, BUT THIS YEAR I WILL MAKE IT (hopefully)!!!! so go play well, and know that you have a small group off die hard Bronco fans in the Northernest country on the map!!
OOOH, and i almost forgot, Good luck with Detroit!!!
Tor Jorfald
Who calls the offensive plays? They need to quit….please!
Hey Dom,
I’m a Packer fan and probably the last person you want to hear from after a game like that. I just wanted to say that I flew into Denver for that game to cheer on the Packers and I was able to complete that task and more. However, I didn’t expect to leave the way I did. I got a chance to meet with you very briefly before the game as you arrived and were walking into the stadium. You stopped and signed an autograph for me and anyone else who wanted one on your way in. The Bronco fans around the stadium and in it were very nice to. Everybody was friendly and only wanted to see a good game. You guys played your hearts out and so did the Packers. The game could have gone either way. I just wanted to say thanks for the great game and great environment Denver. I must say that the players and fans of the Denver Broncos jumped high on my respect list. Good luck in Detroit!
Anonymous Packer fan
you guys need to listen to some metallica before the games
just keep it up dawgs it will get better when henrey n walker n bell come back, i have faith in you guys n if the seasons goes bad its all good just keep playing hard man denver fan 4life.
dom,
I heard about John Lynch’s injury!!!!!!!!!!!! All I wanted to say is that if you are going to replace him, to make sure you talk as much as possibly can with John this week. I mean sleep at his house, get to know all the veteran things he adds to the game. Ask him questions, and listen carefully. You have the talent, you came into this team right behind Darent and you were able to play with him. Now you gotta step up and prove that you can be that safety that we need.
good post dom i hope people leave dre alone he had a key interception in the pitt game, people already forgot that though. good play at safety i hope you stick there we need your speed there, isnt it funny how peopel are so quick to negatively jump our team. i know we have high expectations and i respect that but we have lots of injuries, a new d scheme, alots of new faces learnig to gel, i wish some of these haters could be in your positions so we can talk crap about them. you guys rock whether you are 0&16 or 16&0 play yor heats out and no one can fault you.
from a true broncos fan
PS i love ferguson to death but he seems to be slowing down a little back there, i think he lost some speed from his injury, perhaps hazma needs a shot? lol
HEY DOM,
TOTELL YOU THE TRUTH I WAS SO DISSAPOINTED WHEN I SAW THE SCORE, I REALLY DID THINK YALL WERE GOING TO WIN, BUT O WELL, AFTER THE PACKERS GAME, I GIVE UP ON YALL THIS SEASON…I HAD MY HOPES REAL HIGH THINKING YALL WERE GOING TO BE VERY GOOD THIS YEAR, BUT YALL PROVED ME WRONG, I KNOW ITS ONLY HAVE WAY THROUGHT THE SEASON, BUT IM MORE THAN SURE YALL ARENT GOING TO MAKE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS AND IF YALL DO, MORE THAN LIKELY WILL LOSE THE FIRST GAME WHICH WILL PROLLY BE THE WILDCARD GAME..I KNOW FOR DAMN SURE YALL WILL BE A GREAT TEAM NEXT YEAR…BUT THIS YEARS A BLOWOUT…YALL SUCK, BUT HEY EVERYONE HAS A BAD YEAR, AND I WILL STILL ROOT FOR YALL BECAUSE I HAVE FAITH THAT EVERYTIME THE TEAM GETS TO THE FIELD, I SEE THE HEART IN EVERY PLAYER, AND THATS WHAT MATTERS, HOPEFULLY ONE DAY I WILL GET TO SEE YALL PLAY
DB
I agree with what some people are saying on here, we need to open up the offense a bit more…..no wait….alot more! Frickin air it out, we were successful when Plummer was rolling out of the pocket and throwing bombs to Smith and Lelie so let Cutler do the same thing! We are 3-4 and really have nothing to lose anymore so let’s see how many points we can score with some better play calling……let Jay heave down field….remember Arizona Jay threw that ball to Walker like 65 yards in the air. Marshall is a beast and Martinez is getting open, get Scheffler more involved because it’s evident Graham can’t hang onto the ball! I like Brian Clark in the pre season, get him in the mix. Oh and I read something today that said we rank last in average starting field position……that could be our stuggles right there. Our average starting field position is our own 25, what the hell is up with that? We haven’t had a strong return game for years and why can’t we fix this, can somebody please break one for me and with no holding calls? I’m looking forward to the Lions game this weekend because I want to see how this team responds……someone needs to light a fire under there butts and get them motivated! Holy hell in a hand basket let’s go already, I’m tired of waiting for our weapons to explode, show the world how good Marshall and Cutler can be and Tony Scheffler has the tools to be the next Shannon Sharpe, get these guys the ball early and often!
Go Broncs…..All Ready!
Fox,
I’m sorry to hear about Rod. To me he is and has been the heart of this team. If he doesn’t come back to play, I hope Mike keeps him as a coach. For me, it’s just great to see him on the sidelines.
Sincerely, Jim Kennedy
P.S. Move Tim to goaline fullback. That boy is FAST!
Coloradoboy , mikebronco is fine
Coloradoboy , mikebronco is fine ,shanahan
wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowow you have TONS of comments! WOW~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DBJL6987@MSN.COM
what kind of fan are you??!!!!!!!!! who are you to tell a player that plays as well as fox they suck and you give up on them this year. get a life and stay of these posts, go be a dolphin fan or a bandwagon patriots or colts fan and stay away from the true fans website, i cant believe you would bail on your team like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy cow! I was reading the paper this morning, as usual, checking up on the Broncos headlines. Depressed about Rod and Jarvis Moss, when I read your quote. I want you to get married to the Broncos too. You can play out your career in Denver and that would suit me just fine. Thanks for the great quote! Huge pick-me-up!
I am very angry about the bright ideas shanahan, first bring Bates, the second to bring Sam Adams,
By the third by switching to Plummer by Cutler.
Cutler should be in banking is very novice. (Cutler is the same story that Griese, shanahan it said that it was the eighth wonder and in the end he had to change).
The 2007 completion for the broncos, has nothing.
Let’s finish with 6-10 ho although we will 7-9.the system
For Shanahan is already well known throughout the nfl since expired, its completion time. That sad by broncos
Our former defensive lineman, Mr Jones, types in Russian?
Who’da thought??
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i’m a fan win or lose and i’m tired of all the whining from “fans” when we don’t have the best game, i wonder what they’re saying when we win.
love ya, keep up the good work
i just went back to last weeks blog and there was NO whining there. you are a really awesome guy to put up with all the teeter tottering “fans” out there!
Dom, its a tough loss from a fans point of view to give up the overtime touchdown, but it’s deffinately unfair to blame Dre’. Also, anyone who second guesses what an actual member of the team, says are the expectations, or the mindset of the team, is completely out of their mind. Obviously you guys have gotten better, and maybe the average fan doesnt see that…maybe they just look at wins/losses…this was probably one of the toughest losses to see because monday night, both our outstanding corners get beat deep on national television, and all of the sudden the world casts the broncos out of any consideration as an even average team. Yet, without the fluke fumble, and 2 deep plays(if champ is 100% that ball is picked off) we would have beaten our second powerhouse team in as many weeks, and been talked about as overcoming everything to get back in the hunt in the AFC. Good luck this week, i see our team winning, and winning big…finally stopping the run, and shutting people up about how we’re not a good team…good luck this weekend against the lions, and hopefully we can notch another W in the win column. Good bloggin’. CYA
Shill
I do not think we win tomorrow in Detroit; We are not defensive (thanks to Bates and Shanahan). 2007 is over, thanks to decisions by Shanahan. I am angry and sad at the same time, there is nothing offensive, Cutler
It is very novice. I think the worst madness Shanahan was changed to Plummer. Bring to another head coach we need