Well, I guess the big news in Denver is how well the Rockies have been playing, and they’re in the World Series. The Broncos are behind them 100 percent, as I said in earlier weeks. It kind of reminds me of my days in college where we always had a really great basketball team and our football team was really good also. It was a good, friendly competition and we competed against them and rooted for them at the same time. It was just fun. Denver is a tight-knit community in the same sense and it kind of gives me that same feeling, where we can’t wait to support them and we hope they feel the same way about us. We definitely need to raise our play as we’ve been talking about around here for a couple weeks to meet the Rockies’ production right now. But that doesn’t change how we feel about the way they’ve been playing. We’re really excited and impressed with them and hope they can bring a championship to Denver, then hope that it’s contagious also.
The bye week was great, just to get away, get out of Denver for a bit to see some people who are important to me and spend some time away from football, which sometimes is the best thing, especially when things aren’t going so well. It helps you get things into perspective and come back and really want to practice. I think that was one of the nice things about the bye week is when you get here, you really want to practice and you really want to be with the guys, especially after you have a bad taste in your mouth like we have had from the last couple weeks. It’s just so important for us to get out there and try to get everything in line. When we’re practicing, there’s an attention to detail that we haven’t had before, or had since I’ve been here, to be honest. There’s no room for any mistakes, whereas in years past, it’s understood that we’re not perfect and there are going to be some mistakes throughout a practice. We work through the mistakes and then correct them on film. But now, if there’s a mistake on a play, we’ll repeat it immediately and make sure everything’s cleared up, right on the spot, on both sides of the ball. There’s really no room for error.
I want to thank everybody for voicing their support on the blog. I recognize that most of our fans are behind us 100 percent and believe in us. We really appreciate the support, and times like this are when we might need a little extra push from the fans. This is a tough time. These situations are when it’s really tough for everybody — players, coaches, fans, families of players and just everybody involved. This is when it’s most difficult to show your support. It’s the most difficult to be positive at work for us and it’s the most difficult for you guys to be positive. I guess it’s kind of cliche’ and repetitive, but it really is a test of character, in that this is when it’s most difficult. My rookie year we only lost three games and it was a big love fest. Everyone loved us. It’s easy to be a fan then, it’s easy to be a player then and it’s easy to be a coach then when everything’s going well. But this is the really tough time and a real test of how tight we are as a team, how much we really care about each other, and the Broncos team and the Broncos family extends past the players and coaches all the way out to the fans. So the support that you show us is very encouraging, and I definitely do read the responses and I thank you for it.
As for the upcoming game, the way the season’s been going now, personally the games aren’t as much about the opponent for me as it is about our team and a chance to prove ourselves. Myself and the team respect the Steelers 100 percent, but it’s so important that we get ourselves together and we straighten out the things that we’ve been doing wrong. That’s what’s really important at least for me personally to focus on, and to try to get on track as an individual and help our defense get on track as a unit. It’s more important to focus on what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong and get all that stuff cleared up. It’s just as important as watching film on the Steelers and getting ready for them. It’s critical right now to spend extra time around the facility and spend extra time watching film of ourselves and our opponent. Like I said earlier, this is the time when it’s really difficult and when the best individuals really rise in these types of situations. It’s a Sunday night game, which is a perfect opportunity for us to get our game on at that time and show what we’ve been working on to everybody in the NFL and everybody in the country. So we’re looking forward to that.
Like I mentioned last week, Brian Clark came with us to the Boys and Girls Club for our writing class last Tuesday, and he was not able to follow up the famous poem about chicken that he had last time because a lot of the young people are working on scholarship essays. So Brian and I just helped the kids with the essays, going over them and things like that trying to give them our perspective and ways to improve. I’m really proud of them after knowing them for awhile and watching them grow and get ready for college and things like that and feel like I have somewhat of a hand in where they go to school and how much money they’re able to get. I just feel really good and the prospect of the Darrent Williams Teen Center is really exciting.
I went to watch one of my kids from the writing class in a cross country meet on Wednesday. It was pretty odd because when she started the race, she jumped right into the lead right away. I just started smiling. It was the weirdest thing. It was uncontrollable how proud I was to see her in the lead. She ended up coming in third, and obviously how she finished didn’t matter, but it was cool. You don’t expect to feel that much pride for somebody else in something that you’re not doing. I don’t know, I guess I got a momentary glimpse of what it must feel like to be a parent. But I’ve got some years before I really know what it’s like to be parent. I’m in no rush, don’t worry. But that was really cool and it was a great feeling just to be able to have some time that night to show some support.
Trips to the Boys and Girls Club are always more difficult when we’re not winning, like I’ve said before. The kids have no mercy and they say exactly what comes to mind. So if I can survive there, I’m always ready for the reporters or anybody else who has anything to say. The kids say exactly what they see and exactly how they feel, but their honesty is what I appreciate. I can tell that they still care about me, and I still care about them, no matter how harsh it gets. I can handle it.
In closing, I would like everyone to pretty please go to Andrew Mason’s blog and read the very first paragraph. It might be the funniest thing I’ve read in my entire life. I’ve never been one for dramatics, and it’s not that I think my job is all that crazy, but we do have somewhat of a dangerous job, and it is borderline hilarious that someone who works in the same building as I do, the beloved Andrew Mason, can write a blog about an injury that he has sustained from typing. It might be the funniest thing ever. I wish he was joking, but it’s true. He complains and goes on and on about his sore typing elbow. I guess we should appreciate Andrew’s dedication to the blog and playing while he’s hurt, sacrificing his body for the greater good. That is the type of dedication we need.
In that case, I’ve been playing on a bum ankle since Week 1 and I’d like to whine along with Andrew. Sometimes my shoulder gets a little sore, when it’s cold in the morning my throat hurts, and every now and then I get a hangnail. Yesterday while chewing on some sunflower seeds, I think one pricked my tongue. It was a sad moment in Denver Broncos history. The weather changes and sometimes my nostrils get a little dry. Anyway, obviously I’m joking, but I must say I think it’s pathetic that Andrew is searching for sympathy for his sore typing elbow.
So we’ll end on that note. Thanks everybody. All Ready.
Tags: Andrew Mason, Boys and Girls Club, Brian Clark, Colorado Rockies, Writing
Dominique,
As a coach who just finished a 6-16 year in my first year of coaching HS basketball, I understand how you feel when you can see that things aren’t going as you had planned. Just keep giving ya’lls best. Keep encouraging everyone on the team to keep giving their best. I know that I, and many other Bronco fans, support ya’ll. Just as I have faith that good things come to those who believe(see the Colorado Rockies), I know that good things are going to happen for this team. Because I know that you guys believe in one another, you believe in the coaches, and you believe in yourselves.
Good luck against the Steelers!
Hey “D”,
I just want to thank you, for taking time out to thank all of us Bronco fans for supporting the Broncos,even when things have been tough, not a lot of players would do that,and it means a lot. We are going to have a big B.B.Q Sunday for the Broncos victory over the Steelers.Menu; Bronco Burgers, El-wings,Mile high hot dogs,Rocky Mountain oysters and coors light. Good luck “D” GO BRONCOS and Go Rockies!
from San Diego
Hey Fox,
Glad your back!
I missed you guys this week. Football Sunday wasn’t the same without my boys. Hope you all are rested and ready to get to work.
Best of luck with the Steelers.
All Ready!
~ChocolateQT
DBJL6,
Amen brother I could not have said it better myself
I think DBJL should shut up. good luck in the game against the steelers fox, i’ll be rootin for u guys 110% as i do every sunday
Hey Fox,
Sounds like you had a good break, so congrats! Glad to see the team is working hard on any mistakes that they may have and that everyone is very diligent in practice. I really do hope you guys can show America what’s up on Sunday night!
I just read in the forums, that they’ll be doing an honoring of Darrent and Damien at this week’s game, which I think is really great to see. I hope you guys have a good game, and that Rosalind and Judy enjoy the great show and dedication that you guys will put on for that night. Have a great week and a great game, Fox.
GO BRONCOS!!!!
-CB123
p.s. Even though our fan base can get ticked off at a loss like last week, I just wanted to let you know that it’s only temporary… and that pretty much every fan will be back cheering their heads off next Sunday! (the one’s that won’t be there, well… let’s forget about them for now.)
Thank goodness for baseball right now to keep me occupied during the bye week! Man those Rockies….that’s all I know to say. I can’t even believe it. I really hope that you can come out against the Steelers and kick it to em. It would be nice since the Rockies are off for 9 day
Grab the national attention and show them what a great sport state Colorado is!
Tell Mason to rub some Vagisil on that elbow, take some Midol, and quit complaining. Good luck against the Steelers.
Dom,
Nice blog…it was a nice transition from last weeks depressing stories. Sunday night will be a huge game for me. Ill be suiting up around 4:30 SD time and will be in full gear equiped with my Broncos Beer bong. I will be posting my pregame rituals for my next post to help spice up your blogs.
ALLREADY!!!!!
James in San Diego
PS…I dotted a dude wearing a Chargers jersey on sunday with a water balloon from my balcony. Direct hit to the Shoulder.
Hey fox,
good luck this weekend, hope u guys get back on track, w/e the case, i’ll be watching and supporting in w/e you guys do…thats all for this week…i dont wanna type too much, or i’ll need treatment like mas, haha cya
-shill-
I got on here to read this thing and started reading all of the responses and man I think you might have a stalker in DBJL6987@MSN.COM. I know he scared me. haha nah just playin good luck man.
I am excited about Sunday’s game. I hope that you guys dominate the Steelers. OrangeCrush_in_SANDIEGO that is awesome taking out a Chargers fan like that and I wish I could have seen it!
GO BRONCOS!
I’m wondering if Andrew is going to respond on this blog. What do you say Andrew - or is it too painful to type? lol
didnt say if selvin was your blog master or if it was brian clark anyway good to hear that you guys are watching film and working out the kinks in the defense. go and show the steelers some good bronco football.
P.S. i got to try and hit SD fans with balloons it sounds fun.
ALL READY!!!
Hey Fox,
Mason has it tough… NOT! I work 6 days a week 12 hours a day. I’m on the road nearly 300 days a year (I’ll get back to Denver in June) and yet I think I have it easy.
Mason has it made. He gets to follow you guys through the season with an inside view. I’ve never seen a live Broncos game. I haul a satellite disk around the country so I can watch the game no matter where I am. Following the Broncos gives me a taste of home while I’m on the road, so Mason if you think your life is so tough come live in our world.
Fox, I’ll be watching. No Mercy for the Steelers!
Great blog Fox.
Do you think you can set something up in the offseason in which DBJL6987 and his friends who know so much about what it takes to play in the NFL can go head to head against you guys so he can teach Jay Cutler how he should act as a professional QB…. Ha ha. I kid, I kid.
Anyways, I’m looking forward to the game this weekend. Good luck. I know all of your hard work will pay off.
It’s encouraging to read about the ‘no error’ mentality.
Go Broncos.
Hey Dom,
After watching the person in your class do something good in cross country I wouldn’t say you know what it like to be a parent. Then again I am not a creditable source on that, but you know what’s its like for us Bronco’s fans like myself who has been a fan since I knew what football was (in the early 90’s). Man when you guys are winning its like the daily grind no longer exists, no worries about work or school or about paying my bills because that’s what being a true fan dose to you. Sure its cool that the Rockies are going to the world series, and I am sure there are a lot of fans out there that have been following the Rockies since opening day, but no Colorado sport compares when its broncos season. To be honest if I had the choice between the Rockies, Avs and Nuggets winning everything or just the Broncos winning the Super bowl no question I would choose the Broncos every time. Although the others would bring more money into our community. Personally I don’t think there is anyone that deserves a ring on their finger more than John Lynch, Champ Bailey, and Javon Walker. I couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate D-Will, and Nash than hoisting that trophy at the end of the year with them in your hearts. Bronco Country will always be Bronco country win or loose, despite how well the Rockies are doing. I know that us true Bronco fans believe that the Orange and Blue sun set is upon us, and I know everyone there is doing everything they can do to make that happen.
All Ready
Hey Fox,
I just wanted to say thanks for keeping the blog going I am sure it is hard especially after a loss… It is even for me to read about the game because it just relives fome of the frustration!
Good luck this weekend and I am sure you guys can trun it around it is a long season and hopefully we can get back on track against the steelers!
GO BRONCOS!!
Hey Foxy D,
I’m glad you guys are comin’ back & I hope you guys can go all the way to kick some Steeler butt. I’m talkin’ embarass them will ya? I believe in you guys, every one of you, I know you can go all the way. Especially since after the Steelers we meet with the Packers on Monday Night of all places, we all know we need to get back on track & keep our heads in the game.
And I am so estatic for the Rockies… I watched the whole game and I’m still in shock, it just happened so fast I didn’t know what to say - I still don’t. I’m proud to be a Rockies fan.
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!! Luv ya 4ever.
Hey Dominique. I’ve always read your blogs but always wanted to comment. I know alot of people probably tell you this, but I think its great that you guys help out in the community so much. What you guys do on the field is awesome, but off the field is just as great. Anyway, keep your heads up because I know you guys will go back to dominating very soon, and heck, you guys can go on a winning streak like the rockies right into the playoffs!
well i agree - lets hoope the championship luck is contagious!!!
cant wait until sunday…good luck!!!!!
-PARIS (#1 BRONCOS FAN!!!!
Hey D good post, now lets see some action on sunday and drop those steelers to a serious loss. Love to see some picks off Ben and it would be great to see him set on his ass a few times. It’s been a rough few games but I know you guys can pull it off, and we’ll be there in support. GO BRONCOS
your the worst ever!!!
i hate you guys the kids from my street would be a better team than you broncos
Hello D!! I hope Mason’s elbow gets better. Great post by the way. I think it is great how supportive the Broncos are for the Rockies!!! I also hope they bring home a championship to Denver. Like you said, I really hope it is contatious for you guys. However, before we talk about a Championship, you guys need to win games along the way.
I know the players have had a rough time the first part of the season. However, I think the bye week was good for you guys. I think the team will come together against the Steelers. I hope the Broncos win Sunday!!!
Regardless, I will be watching the game rooting for the Broncos and will be supporting my Broncos gear win or lose.
Good luck for the Sunday!!
Go Broncos!!!
Hey Tyler don’t take your suicidal thought out on everybody else you sound like a lonely little person. hahaha Anyways about my Broncos god do we ever need to turn some corners this week! I dont mean to come down on Bates but someone needs to realize that this man is a virus. His bad schemes are not getting picked up in denver. We have to realize that this man has come here to Dever with a bad deffensive package. Where is the blitz and the 8 man in the box schemes. He seems clueless and doesn’t seem like he knows how to deal with adversity!!! The offense though is progressing. Now hopefuly Javon will be back and he can take advantage of Ike Taylor again like last year. We should be able to pass all over the Steelers. Lets let it loose Broncos!
Fox…
I was at the Chargers game a couple of weeks ago. I stayed in my upper deck seats all the way to the end, it was a wet 10 hour drive back home to South Dakota. I stayed after the game and shouted something to the effect of “Thanks for having the balls to walk out here” to you on your way to the parking lot. I just wanted to let you know I wasn’t dogging you when I said that, I literally respected the fact that you didn’t hide in a covered cart to your vehicle so that no one could see you, or you couldn’t make eye contact with the fans, like many of your teammates did.
So I really did mean it, I wasn’t trying to dog you after a loss, I respect that you walked out there like a man.
No one expects players to sign autographs for every single fan, or even sign autographs after a tough day like that one, but I think a lot of people felt very disrespected to be treated like they didn’t exisist- when we were the ones that stayed till the very end.
Anyways thanks to you, Matt Lepsis, Jay Culter, Tony Scheffler, Brandon Marshall, and John Lynch (who came back and signed autographs after putting his kids in the car). There were a handful of other players that walked out, but most took the tarped covered carts.
Just wanted you to know where I was coming from… thanks for taking the time to do the blogs.
God Bless
Hey D! Don’t listen to suicidal Tyler. He is obviously an immature teenager who does NOT know the meening of being a fan.
Every team has a bad game or even a season. However, a TRUE fan supports the team regardless. Pay no attention to the stupid teenager who seriously needs to look up the word Fan so he knows the meening.
Besides he talks a lot of crap but he probably can’t even throw a football let alone play a game.
Unlike immature fans like demented Tyler, Most of us are true fans and we support the Broncos regardless of how good or bad a team does during a game or a season.
Go Broncos!!!!
Hey D! I agree with Step On Me ,Tyler’s a young punk who’s very immature.Keep believing in yourself and the team,just remember that your blood is Orange and you pee Blue.Go Broncos!!!!
D you are the man! Tyler you seem lost and should move to chockeland! Anyways I haven’t given up on my Broncos and never will. Although I do have one complaint-why did we not keep mile high. That was home field advantage. GO BRONCOS!!!
Fox,
Thanks for showing some love for the Rox. Always nice to rep the 303. If you have time check out my buddies blog. Its everything broncos and colorado sports. Its also hilarious.
http://bmnw-stop.blogspot.com/
You need to quit blogging and play the game you are paid to play,Football. You cant be feeling good about your performance . There is no enthusiasm shown by the team. Too Much money,where is the pride .Maybe this Sunday? This is the game we must win.
Once again, Dominique, we’re proud of you for trying. Life’s hard and adversity is an expedient part of this existence but if you’re not dead, you’re stronger, so rejoice in this, and let’s beat the Steelers!
Foxy -
Explain to me how Ian Gold ended up man to man on Vincent Jackson?
Where were you?
ALL READY!!!!!!!!
ALL READY DOMONIQUE! Can’t wait for the Broncos to beat up on the Steelers Sunday night - time for the Broncos to show the world what this real ‘07 team is all about, on national television! Are you going to be playing for Champ since he’s still injured? If so I know you’re up to the challenge!
I’m sure it will be an emotional game with the Williams and Nash families there!
Go Broncos and Go Rockies!
to “tyler” and “fly eagle fly”…BE NICE!!!! if you think the broncos “suck” then why dont you go try to do any better?!!!???!?!?!!!
Tyler wants attention ignore him BRONCO NATION.
Foxy,
I can’t wait for Sunday Night !! It’s time !! It looks like Javon will be out a few more weeks I wish him well. I really hope my boy Champ Plays I have the FATHEAD of him on my wall and it was taken from the game last year vs. Pitt. if Champ doesn’t play I’m not worried because we have got you Fox and you are one of the best CBs in the league in my opinion . Let’s get this win Sunday Night.
ALL READY !!!!!!!!!
Best of luck this sunday. With national coverage, this would be an ideal time to send a message that last weeks game is not an indication of how the rest of the season will play out. BEAT THE STEELERS!
Stop willie parker, just don’t injure him (I have him on my fantasy team, haha) I have faith in this team, and i’m behind you all the way win or lose.
Go Broncos!
God Bless.
What’s up tyler,Didn’t your mommy and daddy give you enough love growing up?Or do you even know who your daddy is?We know your not a TRUE bronco fan.Sorry about that “D” on your blog,this guy has no sense.Don’t listen to him.Never quite,Never fail,always finish your objective,and never leave a team member behind!Coronado is behind you.
Good luck this week! I’d love to share Clark’s poem with my English classes… they know me as the whacked out Broncos fan anyway and sharing a poem written by a Bronco would be an ultimate experience. Do you write poetry?
I saw Jay Cutler miked up during a game on a pre-game show this morning and the guy sounds hilarious…. is he?
Excellent smack talkin’ there, Dom! Hope your tongue feels better. Stay off the seeds for at least a week, k.
It seems that you are quite the insider on volunteering for kids around this city. I have been thinking about tutoring in a class setting, as you do, for some time now. I asked one of the ladies at Big Brothers Big Sisters if she knew of any schools who need volunteers for that type of tutoring. She instructed me to go directly to a school and simply “tell them you want to help.” I’ve search a bit on the internet, but its rather overwhelming. This is what I’ll do, but I am curious if you, or anyone here for that matter, know of a specific school that has a dire need for tutoring? If anyone does, please email me. belle22mrd@hotmail.com
michelle
Fox,
You got Champs spot tonight. Your time to shine.
Get it!
Fox,
I would have to say hands down this was one of your best games ever. Money! Playoffs!
James in San Diego
Awesomw game, Fox!
Hey Fox,
Wow man! Great job… You did so well they choose to trow against a Person on the other side by the name of DRE BLY…. I am really hoping no other team trys to steal you after this year. You have done really well in this system…. Man I really Hope Dre is okay with his Shoulder?? Talk about a fighter. I am confident that you can fill his shoes if needed, but I am ready to see you in Nickle with our whole D out there. Everyone healthy is always a good thing!
Fox,
Great game last night. Congratulations! Hopefully this will quiet some of the haters.
Fox–
Awesome play last night. I mean, you rocked Ward so hard he couldn’t even hold on to the ball. That’s a shot. Well done. Way to step in and play at such a high level.
Jon in Michigan
Fox,
I’ve gotta give you kudos, man. That was a great performance. It’s terrific to see someone (besides Champ) make some great open field tackles. I really hope when Champ gets back that you stay on the field in the Nickel for a lot of time.
Any word on Scheffler? Those pesky ankle injuries . . . .
Anyway, Congrats and well done.
:)CONGRATULATIONS!!!:) you played AMAZINGLY!!!! good job!
-PARIS
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