I guess Sean Taylor is the best place to start. I think if any organization, any group of players or any city can sympathize with what D.C. is going through right now, it’s definitely Denver, the Denver Broncos and myself as an individual. Clearly they lost a great player, an important person to their team and I’m sure a very important person to a lot of people’s lives. Like I said, if anybody knows how they’re feeling, we definitely do here. My personal deepest condolences go out to the Washington Redskins and the friends and family of Mr. Sean Taylor.
Being from Baltimore and going to school at the University of Maryland which is about 10 minutes outside of D.C., I know how important the Redskins are to that community and historically how much they’ve meant to the people in that area. I fully expect the D.C. community to rally around the Redskins and help them in their grieving process. I imagine that this organization and I definitely am open to doing what we can to help seeing as we’ve gone through and are still going through an almost identical situation.
I know here everybody handled their grieving process differently. The Broncos offered psychological and emotional support to the players and I fully expect and hope the Redskins will do the same thing for their players and the friends and family of Sean.
That being said, I guess we should move on to the game. It seems like it happens way too often, but it definitely puts the game in perspective. The letdown on Sunday obviously doesn’t compare so I kind of feel guilty putting it within the same blog as talking about Sean losing his life.
The game was a rough one. I think it’s fair to say that we pretty much dominated the game from start to almost finish. With the exception of some special teams plays that let them back in the game, I personally feel as though that was definitely a winnable game, and not only winnable, but a game we should’ve won and we had almost wrapped up. It’s really disappointing to lose a game like that and to have the letdowns on our special teams and on our defense and just as a team in general.
Moving on after a loss is always hard but it’s sometimes a little harder after a game like that, but we still have a chance which is pretty much what keeps us all here working hard and keeps us focused is there’s still an opportunity for the Broncos to make a run. We show improvement every week. We show positive steps every week. While it doesn’t always show up as a ‘W,’ we’re definitely making some advances and hopefully we can carry it on and maintain some momentum despite this weekend’s game. I think a credit to our team is how some of the starters stepped up and put their pride aside and their position and role on the team aside and were willing to contribute on special teams. That means a lot to have people on your team, especially the leaders and players with great skill just to step up and volunteer to do whatever they can in all facets of the game to try to help us win.
I enjoyed my Thanksgiving. Like I said last week, it was the first one I’ve been able to have in a long time. Didn’t do anything special or out of the ordinary, just regular Thanksgiving dinner. My brother came out, my girlfriend came out, my Godmother came out and my parents already live there, so we just had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at their house. I fried some fish. That’s my contribution to Thanksgiving. Not traditional but my mom did all the traditional stuff. I guess I kind of felt like a pilgrim since I just came over and ate somebody else’s food and then left. I guess I’m not totally a pilgrim because I actually went back to my house. I didn’t stake claim and take over my parent’s bed.
It was nice to have that much family out. I showed my brother a great time. Took him to a comedy show and a basketball game and he obviously went to the football game and then he traveled out with my parents to the Chicago game and then he went back to D.C. which is where he lives. It’s fun whenever he comes out because we’re really close. It’s just good to be able to spend time with him like the old days.
I think I’m going to an Avs game tomorrow which is exciting for me. I’ve been to a lot of Nuggets games and I went to my first Rockies game during the World Series so I feel like almost 100 percent Coloradan. I guess I need to get to a Rapids and Outlaws game. They’re still on the list to be checked. It’s hard to get to a CU football game because it’s kind of in-season. I’ve been to DU a few times, not to see any games there. We filmed the College in Colorado PSA at CU. I think when we were filming they had a hockey practice which is pretty cool, so I did take a peek. I feel like I’m in full support. I’m going to the Avs game with the Broncos hockey team. The long-time blog readers should definitely know about them. It’s not a hockey team of Broncos players, but some of the staff around here put together a hockey team and there have been talks that there’s going to be a basketball team. I think I was like the barrel man for the hockey team so I’ll become like Bronco Betty I guess for the basketball team. I’ve got to keep supporting those guys because they do a lot of hard work for us, especially the equipment guys. I’ve become good friends with them. They work really hard to make sure we’re ready for our game so I feel like I need to go support them and I enjoy it.
I got invited to some sort of fancy hors d’oeuvres celebration of Broncos fans. Mr. Bowlen invited me. I went last year and a couple of other players. It’s kind of an elegant affair. It’s nice to be invited to those sorts of things to meet and greet Broncos fans from all walks of life. I’m also doing NFL 201. It’s the extension of 101, which is held at the stadium; 201 we have here. It’s kind of a women’s football education course. It’s not like hardcore football, it’s more fun than anything. They get to sign autographs and I get up and talk about defense and stuff, keep it light, make a lot of jokes, have a good time — so I would love for any blogsters to show up.
I have a hard time going to sleep after games. I normally sleep a little bit on the plane but I’m still a little amped from the game. On a regular night I’m normally out by 10:30, but when I get back from a game, I’m normally up ’til at least 1:30, 2 — which is hard, because then the next morning I’ve got to get up and come in somewhere between 7 and 9. I mostly watch TV, hang out, read or something. It’s hard to kind of bring yourself down. I don’t like being out after a game. win, lose or draw I like to take my butt home.
Obviously we would love to be at INVESCO as much as possible, but the road is fine. For a defensive player it’s a lot easier because the crowd is quiet. It’s always easier to communicate on the road. You don’t have the help of the crowd noise to draw a penalty or make it difficult for them to communicate but sometimes it’s easier for a defense. We would much rather be playing with the support of our fans, but it’s definitely easier to communicate on the road.
I’m sorry to the Blog Nation for the tardiness of my blog. No excuses. My bad.
Thanks. I hope I didn’t lose any readers. All ready!
Tags: Chicago Bears, College in Colorado, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Crush, Colorado Rockies, Family, NFL 201, Sean Taylor, Thanksgiving, Washington Redskins
RIP Sean Taylor! it is so sad he died!
I cant wait till the Broncos vs. raiders game! those games are always the best!
I heard you on your radio show the Tuesday after the Titans game, and i heard the guys talking about the girl who was “just a friend” that you brought with you to the show! and the guys thought you had some “BIG news” that you wanted to share! it was pretty funny! LOL!
I am glad you had a good thanksgiving!
oh and also i thought you would like to know, i was reading the “Gameday” program from the Titans game and NIck Ferguson said you were 1 of the fastest guys on the team – COOL!
GO BRONCOS! good luck against oakland!
-PARIS (#1 BRONCO FAN!)
Domonique,
Thanks for taking the time, as always, to put your heart and thoughts on paper. You are a credit to the team in a lot of ways!
Also, I want to thank you for being a vet who is so unselfish, being such a team guy and being willing to contribute in so many ways even when it takes away from personal accolades. We as fans really appreciate your role on this team in and outside of football and hope you’re around for a long while. Natural leader!
Here’s to a pick by you this weekend, go get’em! Raider week baby! Still hasn’t lost its luster!
Thanks,
Jlet
Hey Fox. Sad day for the NFL once again. I am very upset. Sean was one of my favorite players other than my boys on the Broncos. My thoughts and prayers are with The Taylor family, Sean’s friends, fans, and the Washington Redskins organization. I can’t stop thinking about Darrent and Sean.It is hard to start talking about the game with all this going on but good luck..you know I’ll be watching.BTW they robbed Hamza for a TD I was heated. Get a pick Paymah has 2 lol. I’m glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. Mine was okay I ate with my Big Bro Ant, Mom, Dad, and cousins. It was hard because my other older Brother Derek went to prison in September right after my 16th B-Day but we are getting through it. I have never been to a NHL MLB or NBA game. I have been to an AHL game we have the Providence Bruins over here in R.I. and The Paw Sox. I want to get to a Celtics game the Big 3 is doing great.Well we are still in this lets beat those Raiders.
R.I.P.
Darrent Williams -27
Damien Nash -29
Marquise Hill -91
Sean Taylor -21
Dear Domonique,
The Human Spirit is amazing, and it is very poignant and humbling to see how mourners overcome their loss. This was the case as I watched Darrent’s funeral and also saw how the team coped with Damian’s sad loss.
Now it has happened to the Redskins, and all Broncos can help the Redskins with their loss, even just by writing a letter of condolence. I heard that Sean and his wife had a young child and my thoughts and prayers are firstly and foremost with them and his family.
One of my favourite words is indefatigable – unremitting – a spirit that cannot be tired out. This is how the English have thought of themselves over the centuries – and I believe it is true today – and it is also true of most Americans I meet and see, particularly Coach Shanahan and his wonderful players. It is this indefatigable spirit which shines out from the Broncos and means that, come kick off time, you will once again be ready to do your utmost to overcome the opposition.
It is in that spirit that we pay homage to Sean, Darrent and Damian.
May God Bless you all.
Rex Horwood
England
Thank you for showing your sympathy for loss of Sean Taylor. It is such a tragic event.
I thought the team played really well on Sunday. The offense put up lots of points, the defense forced turnovers. It’s a lot of fun to watch the young players on the team grow every week! I’m really looking forward to see what this team will do to the Raiders….
Go Broncos!!!
Hi Fox,
I think we played an awesome game on both sides of the ball. As we all know, every time the ball is in play the game can swing either way as happened on the special teams.
Our performance showed we are capable of dominating the game. I hope that will be the focus for the rest of the season. Clean up the special teams and go dominate the Raiders but don’t forget to have fun doing it.
Sincerely, Jim Kennedy
Foxy-
Your prose, as always, is eloquent. Thanks for writing, thanks for your versatility on the field, and thanks for representing the Denver Broncos and the NFL so well.
Best,
Ryan Scott
rvs_7@yahoo.com
Dom – I saw that tackle you made on Devon Hestor. You should feel good about doing something that not many people on the planet have done. Nice effort.
C
My prayers definitely go out to Sean Taylor’s family and friends, and the Redskins organization.
I had trouble sleeping Sunday night because of the game, since we had it wrapped up and had played so well (34 points again! Everything’s really coming together.) However, a tragedy like this death really puts the game into perspective. Football is, after all, a game, and there will be next week against the Raiders, and then next season a year from now. Yet because of senseless violence, one man doesn’t have a next week or a next season, and countless people have been robbed of a loved one.
I remember how devastated I was on January 1st. I had never felt like that before. I went to the funeral here in Fort Worth, but I didn’t feel any resolution until I poured out all of my thoughts and emotions in a personal narrative for school.
No one can find words to describe murder, it’s just tragic. The comfort is that we can help those that are still living. While I attended Darrent’s funeral, I missed most of it due to time constraints – but then my car got stuck in the mud outside the church. I missed the funeral and was late for the appointment.
But my consolation was that I wrote a letter to Mrs. Williams, and an usher there at the church said he’d see to it that she got it.
And I can say that ever since he died, I have prayed for his family, then Damien Nash’s family, and the entire Broncos organization every night. Our prayers are out there. And God hears them.
And that’s all I can really say.
God bless the friends and relatives of those at rest.
Domonique,
Thanks for taking the time to speak to us Bronco Fans. Win or Lose, we LOVE the Denver Broncos. I feel like the luckiest fan. How many other fans get to log in and post a blog to one of the players on the team? Live Life. Love Life. Never forget how precious it is. Win or Lose. Every second counts. Thanks again, Chad
Hey Domonique,
Its just so hard to get over losing just such a great player.Well anyway… i cant believe we lost that game. But i guess its just life. They chargers need to start losing so we can have a chance at the playoffs. Ive never seen the chiefs do this bad before thee just doing horrible. Why do you think that is??? I watched your game you guys did awesome!!! Well happy you had a great Thanksgiving and hope you have a Merry Christmas 2. TTYL FOXY! Jordan
Domonique, I agree with cobraowner. I think it is awesome you take the time to write to us fans at all and take it as seriously as you do. Like most of the other bloggers I always pay special attention when I see the FOXWORTH jersey flash on the screen, and you always seem to be around the ball when you’re on the field. I hope the coaches make a special effort to have you on the field more, as I think since you and Hamza have had increased playing time the defense has improved alot. I’m glad you had a good time with your family on Thanksgiving and hope you have a good time at the Avs game. Take it easy and have a good game against the Raiders.
Lance
Dom,
Loved the blog this week, the death of Sean Taylor just brings alot back into the light and also puts life in perspective.
The game was a hard loss but hey, you gotta keep moving on. Raiders next week which is always a fun game to watch, you boys go in there and show them whose boss! Well much love to you and the rest of the Broncos.
Love,
Ashley
Foxy,
Glad you had a good Thanksgiving and have fun at the Avs game, you are now 95% Coloradan!
The tragedy of Sean Taylor brings up all the memories of January 1st and that awful day that Darrent died. Be strong, I’m sure this is hard for you and you teammates. I know I feel for Taylor’s family, his friends, teammates and the Redskins organization and fans. My prayers are with them.
Have a great game in Oaktown! Go Broncos All Ready!!!
Lisa
Hey Dom,
My heartfelt thoughts & prayers goes out to The Taylor family, friends and The Redskins organization for their lost in such a terrible tragedy!!! I, myself went through a devastatin’ lost of my mother just a month ago. It’s a hard thing to deal with but know that they are no longer sufferrin’ but yet ” Resting In Paradise ” God Bless the whole NFL family!!!
Glad you enjoyed ur Thanxgivin’, it was the first Thanxgivin’ without my mom but I had a good time with my other relatives… It was special to me!!
Tough lost we had sunday night to The Bears, I couldn’t even watch the replay. Face it, you guys got beat by one player “Devin Hestor” need I say more!! Good Luck sunday and the game after that!! Go Broncos!!
I wrote this on my mother’s prayer card:
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you, and whispered “come to me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!!!
Special condolences to Sean Taylor’s family, friends, fans, Redskins and The NFL!!! God Bless you!!!
Jaya
Man I have to retype this so it will be shorter. I am just getting home from the hospital with my son and am tired. You guys really played a good game and I can see lots of improvement with the defense. I noticed on your tackle of Hester you stayed down on 1 knee for a while. What happened? You, Karl and Hamza are really playing well in the secondary. Lynch my be on his way to playing special teams with Ferguson. You younger guys are fast and rangy but have awesome tackling skills. Do you pride yourself on tackling. You and Hamza made several open field tackles on that slick field and took your opponent down. Picks and sacks are coming in bunches here lately. What is the attitude of the defense at this stage of the year where it looks like you all are improving greatly? What is up with your “girlfriend came down” comment? You kind of slipped that in there on us. Never heard you talk about her before. How long have yall been dating and who is the lucky lady? I’m sure some of your female fans are upset but I’m sure they will stick with ya! On a sad note I know that it is hard to write about games with the tragic news about Mr. Taylor. How do you feel about the negative comments that are being made about his past? Seems to me that all that is really not important. Dude seemed like he moved beyond his troubles but it still is being mentioned. Similar to D-Will. Dude had not been in trouble since before high school (and no arrest or anything) but he kept getting tied to being in a gang blah blah blah. Just some tragic things that happened to some regular guys but it’s being made more than it really is because (i feel) they were black young males. Statictics say that black males between the ages of 16-24 are more likely to die of a homicide than make it past 24yrs of age. There are lots of guys that do get out in the streets and live that life style but I just think these tragedies really should be separated from that seeing they were not living that street-type of lifestyle. What are your feelings on this issue Fox? Hopefully when we check back later we are congratulating you on kicking some Raider BUTT!
I appreciate what you do Fox. Thanks for the blog.
Dominique,
Thanks yet again for a great blog. Hey, even though we aren’t having the best of years in terms of wins and losses, you all have made so much progress from those first few wins. In fact, I would rather watch you guys play the way you did last week than the first few weeks when you came home with a win. And in the end, we are only one game back of those Chargers! Christmas Eve is going to be big!
God Bless
Hey Foxy D,
I can’t believe another NFL player has passed because of someone’s greed or stupidity. This world is becoming more sad by the second, it makes me sick people would do such a thing to someone’s life and family. This world has gone completely nuts!!
On a more lighter side, the game in Chicago was a pretty good one, but I’m still baffled by the ending. I can’t understand what happened and why. We had that game, I truly thought we were going to win when the score was 34-20. And then POOF! it came to screeching halt and the next thing I knew the kicker for Chicago put one through the field goal post. Its games like that, that test a fan’s faith in their team and a player’s ability to move on, forgive and forget. I look forward to kicking the crap out of Oakland but you guys have to pull through for the rest of us… we all saw or heard how they beat KC, proof of anything can happen at any given moment. Key word there is GIVEN, we can’t give the game to Oakland, they are HUGE rival, why let them have one over us. Before they beat KC, they hadn’t won a division game out of 17 total… just glad they didn’t beat us to break that curse and we shouldn’t let it continue on Sunday. I don’t know of one person in Broncos Country that can stand the thought of the Raiders, so why should we give them a game, one that in which we should embarass them out of their own stadium. Although, I can admit the Black Hole may seem a little intimidating, we beat the Chiefs in Arrowhead which is unheard of for us so there’s no reason why we can’t go to the Black Hole and win there as well. Same goes for the game in San Diego on Christmas Eve. I know we can win all of our games, but that one against SD will show how much we’ve improved putting any future injuries aside… which I pray to God doesn’t happen any more this season. Injuries no more for this team!!!
What’s even more tough is we have more games on the road than at home. Sure hope that doesn’t have an affect on us… only for the better. I know our young guys can come through for us and hopefully they’ll just keep on learning and become better players for this team. We’ve struggled plenty this season, so I hope next season will be the light at the end of the tunnel for us. I know we can beat those nasty Raiders Sunday so don’t just hand the game to them, FIGHT for it!! I know I want that win real bad, so go make it happen and play to your full potential till that clock says 0:00. The game isn’t over, till its over.
RIP: #27, #29 & #21. God bless your souls!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!
Its a true tragedy what has happened to the Taylor family and the Redskins organization. It definately puts into perspective what is truly important in life. I think the biggest thing we can learn from the deaths of Sean Taylor, Darrent and Damien is to make sure that those you care about know how you feel and to live life to the fullest because it could end at any moment.
I guess there’s not too much to say about Sunday’s game. You practically read my mind. Maybe you guys have a little bit of the Rockies’ spirit in you and can form a 5 game win streak. That’d make my Christmas
I LOVVVE the Avs!! I think you’ll have a blast. My cousin doesn’t really like to watch hockey on tv but when I took him to a game it completely turned him around. I’m the all around Colorado sports nut tho. I was born a Broncos fan
watched the Nuggets since I was 4, been cheering on the Rockies since 1993. You’ll have to let us know what you think about it. Soon you’ll be officially assimilated 
I still think that you need to come down here to Colorado Springs for an AFA game. The basketball games are pretty fun & their hockey team is really good again this season.
Glad to hear you had a nice Thanksgiving! Its Raiders week…come out ready to knock them out!! Btw watch in the Rocky Mountain News for Say What? this week……
I am so glad to hear that you will be going to the Avs game tonight. I aways like seeing players from one team support another. I think Denver is one great sports town and seeing the community aspect of all the teams just makes it better. But, I am especially happy to hear you will be giving the Avs some support. I think they have kind of gotten lost in the shuffle this season with the Rockies doing so well at the end of the season and the Nuggets getting off to a good start. The Avs are playing well right now and they deserve the fan’s support. Just because they missed the playoffs for the first time in their history last season it seems like the fans of Denver have forgotten about them and it makes me sad. So please let us know how you like the game tonight and maybe it will inspire some Broncos fans to give the Avs a little support too.
It was also nice to hear you got to see a lot of family for the holidays. Do your parents go on all the road trips with you?
Good luck in Oakland! Please bring back a win for us! Take care!
Its really cool that you share these Blogs everyweek. I mean I read them but don’t usually respond. This time though I felt like you were really personable and I respect that. Keep being such a great role model and leader out on the field and off in society. Good luck on the next game in Oakland. GO BRONCOS!!!
Good play on special teams Fox, your horrible in pass coverage now I can add punt and kickoff coverage to the list of things you suck at.
Hey Fox,
Condolences to the Taylor family and the entire Redskins organization. What a sad loss.
I’m strugglin right now as I’m sure most of us are. That brought up memories of Darrent’s death and waking up New Years day to my phone ringing off the hook. Then turning on the tv to see the news and trying so hard to blink the tears away. I’m so sad right now. My soul grieves all over again…
You boys played well on Sunday. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made.
Best of luck to you against the Raiders. Bring home a “W”, ok?
I’m missing Darrent so much right now it hurts to swallow…
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~ChocolateQT
..Oh…
I heard Todd Sauerbrun say that going to a Raiders game was like going to a big KISS concert….
I laughed so hard…..
~ChocolateQT
It is amazing how under these circumstances, a thing called a ‘blog’ can become something so eloquent. Very sorry to anyone hurting. I truly can’t imagine how you must feel.
i just want to say CONGRATULATIONS for being named the Broncos’ Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient! that is so cool and you definately deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!!
and also…go and beat those raiders on sunday…ok?
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!
-PARIS (#1 BRONCO FAN!!!!)
I don’t think we ever truly get over the tragic loss of a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Taylor family.
I talk about your blog all the time with my Idaho Bronco Friends and constantly point out number 22 when they show you on TV. Just when I think they’re getting sick of it, one of them sent me your picture accepting the Walter Payton Man of the Year. Congratulations!
Go Broncos!!
dgilmer777_la …..you are a ….never mind….
congratulations dom on your award..and good luck on the NFL one…Sean’s passing brought up darrent’s passing and the pain…But it goes deeper..there is thousands violents deaths a day….it is sad how violent our society has become…I thank god that nothing happen to his wifey and child…but anywyas…
good luck tomorrow brother…and lets stomp the raiders…….
Fox, Win or Loose, We love to hear from you, you are one of the favorit Bronco players in the community and we hope you stay here for a long time!
fox,
sucks that something like sean taylor, d-will, and damien nash has to happen, it’s really unfortunate that life can be taken in that way. It puts a sloppy game like chicago in perspective, kinda like the 49ers game last year, disapointment from the loss, quickly turned to sympathy for the lost. Good luck against oakland. Im sure by now your on the field warming up, or gettin your gear on. Im definately going to buffalo wild wings or somewhere to watch, because its not here on cable.
i STILL love you guys………….
Hey Fox,
congrats on the walter payton award!