Let’s see… Tough weekend, one of the most disappointing games I’ve ever been involved in in my entire life. It just seemed like things didn’t go well for us. It was just a disappointing game. The thing that’s most disappointing about it is after watching the film, it’s hard to tie down exactly what particular player, or what particular defense is the problem. I think everybody on our defense and on our team made mistakes at some point throughout the game. A lot of time we can live through some mistakes and other teams don’t capitalize on them, but the Chargers definitely capitalized on every opportunity we gave them, and we didn’t make any opportunities for ourselves. It was really disappointing.
I personally have a tremendous amount of faith and confidence in the players and coaches that are here. It’s a very young season, so while we’re not happy with where we are, there’s nothing we can do about that. We came in today, and we’re going to come in tomorrow and work really hard and try to improve, just be more sound and more consistent, which is where I think most of our problems are — consistency.
I’m not sure it’s big enough yet to be a cliché, but people say, “In times like this you really find out about a person’s character,” or in our case, the character of a team, and I definitely would have to agree. I think that’s the same in life. I remember in college or maybe it was high school, I saw an NFL Films documentary thing with Steve Young on it, and I remember he said that, “Football is a microcosm of life.” I wholeheartedly agree with that, and this is a great opportunity for the players on this team and myself in particular to show character, show what we’re made of, and bounce back and maintain the faith in our system and each other, and just play as well as we know we can.
Personally, I had somewhat of a disappointing start to my season, with an injury in the second quarter of the first game, missing a few games, and playing in the last two games but being kind of nonexistent. It’s just not what I’m used to at any level of my career. At this point I consider myself, I guess it would be a lieutenant, maybe, because John Lynch and Champ Bailey and Jay Cutler and those guys are captains, and I feel like I’m one of the next guys in command. I feel as though that’s as important as a leader, whether primary or secondary on this team, to set that character example, which I definitely will do. One of the luxuries of not being one of the primary leaders on this team is that I really need to focus on my own game and just improve. Like I said before, it’s not something I’m used to, just being a non-factor throughout five games. There were two games I didn’t play in, the first game I only played a quarter, and the last two games I played in were like I wasn’t out there. So I have to say that I’m pretty disappointed in myself and in this team so far, but I’m also extremely optimistic about the future.
I haven’t heard exactly what Brandon Marshall said yet, but I know it kind of created a little backlash from Denver and Broncos fans in general. I dealt with it a little bit on my radio show last night, and from what I’ve heard, he was voicing his opinion and kind of just asking for the support of the fans. I think it kind of got misconstrued, and with the emotions involved right after a game, sometimes it’s hard to articulate exactly how you feel. But I know Brandon and everyone in this locker room really appreciate our fans and love having them there. We also appreciate the support that they provide for us in the good times and the bad, because we will turn it around and we are going to be better. We look forward to having all the fans cheering at our games till the very end and not booing or leaving early. It’s our responsibility to give you a product that you can appreciate as much as it is the fans’ responsibility to stay behind their team.
One thing I’m looking forward to this week, and I look forward to it every week, is Tuesdays at the Boys and Girls Club. The last couple weeks I’ve been going on Tuesdays and Fridays, which is great just to be around the kids. One of the not-so-great things about going down there is that the kids are blunt. I’m sure anybody who has been around kids for an extended period of time knows that they say exactly how they feel and exactly what’s on their mind, and don’t hold anything back. So I’m ready to handle all the questions like, “Why did you lose?” which has to be the worst question anyone’s ever asked. Well, maybe not the worst, because you always tell kids that there’s no such thing as a bad question. But it’s one of the most difficult questions to answer. There’s really no answer, other than, “They beat us.” Then it’s, “Why did you let them beat you?” Those type of questions are always tough to deal with. And then you always get the point, “Hey, you guys lost this weekend!” as if I wasn’t there.
But I really enjoy being around the kids. It’s great, they don’t hide anything and everything is in the open when you’re dealing with kids, which is one of the great things about going down there. They let you know exactly what they see. There’s no other agendas, and they’ll humble you in a second as soon as you start winning and feeling too good about yourself. Kids will bring you back down to earth in sometimes the harshest way possible. But I really enjoy going down there and answering the questions. I honestly try to use that as a way to teach how to deal with a loss. A lot of these kids participate in sports, and even if they don’t participate in sports, they’re going to have some type of setback in life at some point, so that’s what I use to motivate myself in how to handle it, is that they’re watching me and they want to see how I handle it when somebody confronts me. The teenage boys who play high school football, every week that we lose they come in and say, “Oh, I could have done this, I could have done that. You need to let me play. I need to come practice with you guys.” So I try to handle it as gracefully as possible and hopefully they learn from my example.
I think Brian Clark said he’s coming again, which would be his second trip to the writing class. They really love him. He had a hit poem last time about chicken. We ended it with his poem, he was the last to share, which was funny because all the kids are really talented and wrote some really deep, profound poems. Then Brian closed out with a poem about how he loves chicken. It was pretty funny, and the kids have been asking for him to come back ever since, so I’m looking forward to having him there tonight.
Congratulations to the Rockies again. Keep up the good work. The Broncos are behind you 100 percent.
All Ready.
Tags: Boys and Girls Club, Brandon Marshall, Brian Clark, Colorado Rockies, Radio show, Writing
Hey Fox-
There’s a lot of different opinions from the fans about leaving early…I personally stayed to the very end to support you guys. Keep your head up…good things will come. There’s a lot of talent on the team & one week shouldn’t be enough for fans determine your season.
Enjoy your bye week & stay healthy!
Fox,
Head up please. That blog was a little depressing. We are still behind you guys 100%. And if I do the math right we are in 1st place. Right? The AFC West is up for grabs at this point right and with a week off you all can come into week 7 fresh and healthy. Beating Pitt at home would be a great bounce back. On behalf of myself and the entire Broncos Country…we are waiting to explode with cheers. Trust me.
Week 7 victory please,
James in San Diego
Fox,
The real fans are behind you guys always! There is still a lot of football left this season! You guys can do it! And it seems like you all know you can or it wouldn’t be so frustrating! Big challenge after the bye week, but lets be ready! All ready!
i am behind you guys 100000000000000000000%!!!!!!!!!!!!! have fun on your time off!!!!!!
-PARIS (#1 BRONCO FAN!!!!!!)
Hey Fox,
Enjoy the bye week. For what it’s worth, most of us fans will have your back through thick and thin. Keep working hard, it will come for you.
As a long time fan I can say that I agree with what Marshall said, we never had fans booing before we won the superbowls and they shouldn’t be doing it now.
Foxy,
It was truly a rough day for the players and the fans, but every time I read your blog it reminds me that there is much more to life than football. My son is a high school player and we came up from San Antonio for the Fan Fest. We watched as you talked to all of the kids on the field. I was proud when he agreed with me that even though you’re a tremendous football player, your work in the community is just as valuable. I think that’s a side to players that we don’t get to see very often.
I know this was a tough one. I can’t imagine what it’s like for a player. Sometimes I think it’s even harder on us fans because at least you guys can get back to work and concentrate on getting better. We can’t do anything but discuss the situation amongst ourselves. Keep your head up, although the fans were disappointed on Sunday, we’re still behind you guys 100%!
Jeff in San Antonio
Hey Fox,
Keep up the good work your a fan favorite. Although i live in California and will probably one day be there cheering at home. The Broncos will prevail and will make the playoffs. Good luck with the kids they can be harsh sometimes. lol!!!
Domonique,
As a high school teacher, I can appreciate your comment about how blunt kids can be. I think it is great that you are spending time with young people, and I would like to say that a person probably learns a lot more from losing than winning. Winning is fun and the joyful feelings are easy to deal with. Losing is difficult and tests character. These kids will be watching you closely this week to see how you deal with a big loss on the field. They will learn a lot from your class, character and good humor. It’s odd because as a culture we hate losing so much and only want to talk about winning. But everyone loses at certain things in life and that is when your character is really tested. That is when the strong pick themselves up and get back in the game. What a great lesson for kids to learn.
Fran Tarkenton once said something that really impressed me: “Winners hate losing, but they are not afraid to lose.” It’s okay to hate losing. The tragedy comes when a person fears losing so much that they stop trying. One great thing about the NFL is that when you lose, you still have to suit up and play the next game and try again. Losing is no fun, but there will be wins again. The worst outcome of all is to quit.
I think that your time with the kids this week will do you and them a huge amount of good. Thanks.
Kurtz
Hey Fox,
Hope you get the much needed rest you deserve and come back strong. I still have lots of faith in you guys, I feel that we have some of the most talented players in the NFL and just need to get it together. Things should get better soon. You guys have worked hard and learning a new defense can take time.
History of Jim Bates with the Dolphins and the Packers has repeated, take a look at what they went through in the first couple seasons he spent with them.
Anyways, good luck with the rest of the season and enjoy your time off.
Go BRONCOS!
Julio From Downey , CA
Domonique,
Always fan always will be through the lows and the highs its like family we fight we yell but at the end of the day we love each other… very similar to my Broncos, now you boys go do the damn thing in week 7!!
ALL READY!
DLee
Domonique, hang in there. I think Bates needs to figure new schemes for the defense or something. I personally think he should be replaced but I do not play for him. Sunday’s game was the worst Broncos game I have ever seen but after the game, I still wore my Broncos jersey. I still wear my orange and blue with pride. Even though San Diego beat the Broncos so bad, they still do not compare to the Broncos. They will not compare to you guys as a team until they win 2 Superbowls (Back to Back) like the Broncos did.
The team just had a very bad game on Sunday. You guys have the bye week where you can work on some things and get over Sunday’s horrible lost.
I know in week 7 the team will bounce back and get the win against the steelers.
The True fans stick with the team win or lose.
Go Broncos!!!!
Hey Fox,
I came all the way from Florida to watch you guys. It was my first game in that stadium, and i loved to watch the broncos play. Even though you guys stuggled, I know that you guys are way better than that. We went to the AFC Championship with the same group of guys, but know we have a much better quartback. I am with you 100% percent and lets bight back at Pitt in two weeks!!!!!!!
Great blog as always. I hope you enjoy the week off and get some time to recuperate.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with the fans in booing and leaving early. The game was very disappointing and difficult to watch. I think its ok for us to express our emotion and disappointment. It takes a lot passion for me to get excited over the games and I pour a lot of genuine emotion and all of my heart into my cheering for the Broncos. Its very hard to keep that level of passion up when the game is obviously lost and its much easier to express frustration. I think a lot of people think that a negative reaction from the fans means we don’t support the team anymore. That is definitely the furthest from the truth.
But the true test is will the fans be back next week and fill the stadium to capacity? And the answer to that is absolutely. I’ll be there next Sunday night with my orange and blue on just as always and cheering my heart out. Nothing is going to stop me from being a Broncos fan, not even 16 losses in a row. So please as a player don’t ever think the fans in Denver are not behind you if we express a little disappointment. It means we care a whole lot about this team and thats never going to change.
Hey Fox,
I love you guys and will always have your backs! Hang in there, don’t let some bandwagners get to you guys! You have the most loyal fans of all! We have been through thick and thin with you guys and nothing will change that. Hold your head high, its not like you all haven’t been through enough this year, without fans booing you! I come “home” every year from So. Cal. to root you guys on and would never leave!
We true fans will stand by you guys if we dont win another game! …but please let’s get this Defense fixed!!!
I ‘ve got high hopes
Kind of depressing blog but i understand the reason for the tone. I really agreed with what Brandon said and i dont think he could have put it better. I personly saw the game and i was dispointed but still support the broncos, still wear my hat with pride and will wear my champ baily jersey on sat and sun its not much of a tough challenge you guys are my favorate team and and most past and present players are people i look up to like the great TD and john elway steve atwater tom nalen champ baily john lynch, drrent williams, floyd little, and you. I agree with Brandon Marshal because most people from my school are couting the broncos out and telling me i have a lot of courage to wear my hat, but its not courage its team pride and the way i see it most denver fans i know are people that arent fans after you lose and i dont like that, just like the rockies now no one was talking about them wearing purple but now that we have a chance now they wear purple and it seems a little dishonest and really makes you wonder the true meaning of a fan. Brandon made his point and i liked it and dont think it should be taken bad if your a fan stay in your seat and support your team just like you would if they were losing. it seems like a word my mom uses which is ipocrita (who knows if i spelled it right) which kinda means only when its convient for you and thats the way i think some “fans” are. Dom the way i see it the broncos are number one even if out record doesnt show it and you can be sure that ill wear my hat jerset and when people say what my favorite team i will always say its my denver broncos and it will always be like that and i will never even think about switching teams. Right now you guys are 2-3 and still have most of the season to go and will get everything in motion just like in 1997 when i was 6 and witnessed in my opionion the peak of the broncos and the greatest moment in denver history, when Elway is carried of the field with his helmet off after a win laughing and knowing that he got denver a trophy, the 2007 denver broncos have that same ablity but are just in a slump and knicked up but this team has that same ability and may and if you guys want will its just a matter of time before we get rolling. Before im done i want to know how Rod and Al are doing as well as if selvin young is going to get more carries agaist the steelers. Go and get a win for THE REAL FANS and show that the denver broncos are one of the best teams in the league.
All ready
forgot about Rod smith one of the best undrafted WR as one of the heros of all time on the broncos
With the fans booing and Brandon’s comments reminded me of a Seinfeld episode. Jerry gets booed during his routine. He then goes to the office where the lady that booed him works and boos her. She didn’t like getting booed and ran out of the building and got her toe cut off by a street sweeper truck. You guys should just laugh at what happened and learn from the loss and DO NOT GIVE UP!.
GO BRONCOS!
What’s up Fox !?!?
Hey I watched the whole game and I was upset but I wasn’t losing faith in you guys. I know after this bye week we will be much better. We will be healthy and well rested and I think you guys will show the rest of the NFL what Broncos football is all about. Hey there are 11 games left , the season isn’t over yet fellas. I’m backin my team 110 % and trust me on this we will be ready to play in week 7 sunday night is football night and the Broncos are comin’ to play !!
ALL READY !!!! BRONCO NATION !!!!
Domonique,
We Broncos fans are the most loyal in all the NFL. This is so because the geographic area in which Broncos fans can be found is immense. As you know, I’m a Utahn and many of my friends and neighbors are also fans. Additionally, from extreme western Texas (El Paso) up to northern Alberta, the Broncos are the team the populace loves. I’m not going to prate upon you with your mistakes. We, as fans, understand meticulously that all of you players feel worse about what went wrong than any of us ever could. All that we hope for is that you do your best, because the law of averages will come into play and we know that you and the other Broncos will be victorious more often than not. This “law of averages” caught up with the Chargers, and let’s be honest, virtually everything went their way Sunday. Keep trying and your efforts will be rewarded. It’s better to be a Broncos fan and lose than to be a Patriots and Raiders fan and win because our Broncs ALWAYS PLAY WITH CLASS. Thanks for being a strong pillar once again, Fox and may peace be with you this day and always!!!
Domonique
Its true the Broncos haven’t played there best football and mistakes have been made all sides of the field, but I have faith in the Broncos. I know that this a team full of talented players with a great passion for the game. Just keep your focus and don’t lose faith. We have a defense filled with talent and I know you can stop the run, create turn overs and stop the big plays. This bye week is a great opportunity for team to come together and focus on correcting those mistakes, and continuing to improve the strengths. Don’t think about the fans who were booing the game and leaving, think about the fans that stayed till the end of the game cheering the Broncos while it was cold and rainy. Think about the fans at home that watched the game till the end and were screaming and cheering each time the defense made a stop or the offense moved down the field. Regardless the score and waking up our 10 month old son that finally went down for a nap, still keeping our faith to the Broncos. I know the Broncos can overcome this bump in the road and move forward. Thank you for everything you do for our community and I hope that my son being only 10 months has the chance to meet and learn from such a positive role model in the sporting world. He of course is a future Bronco player!!!
Mr. Foxworth,
As someone that has worn the smokey bear hat I actually think of you as more of a Sergeant than an LT. Most of the young Lt’s I’ve ever met couldn’t lead a three year old to the crapper let alone lead a team of men. The Sergeant on the other hand has the responsibilities that I think more closely reflect your situation. It’s our job to help the Captain make up his mind. It’s our job to keep the LT from killing everyone else on the team while learning the ropes and it’s our job to keep the other enlisted men thinking about their jobs, doing what their told, and making sure that they are squared away both individually and as a team. It’s also our job to be the jack-of-all-trades. I see you at nickelback. I see you at Cornerback, and I see you at Safety. No matter where you go I see you doing your job and ultimately that’s what a Sergeant does! He leads by example. The 2nd LT is all academic but no application. The 1st LT has done the job a while and concentrates on leading his men and communicating with the upper echelon of command. The Captain, the good ones, can do it all. One of the strongest aspects of our military is the fact that we grow our Sergeants. We don’t build them. You have been grown and I can see the professionalism in how you carry yourself off the field and how you conduct yourself on the field. You lead by example and in the end when the younger guys just can’t get it and may not be willing to ask, your one of the players their going to watch to see how it’s done. Remember what I said in Sept. about playing for yourself. Think about that now. Play for your teammates grow that bond that makes you accountable to no one else but yourselves and keep doing what your doing because your doing it the right way.
Your work with the children is outstanding, keep it up.
All Ready, Dominate!
Mike in San Diego
You know it sucks to see our team struggling so much. The true fans know that is coming to an end…to hell with those fair weather folks. It has just been a long time since the broncos were not dominating the run defense. I keep seeing glimpses of amazing and soon enough we are going to be the toughest team around. We have a lot of talented youth. Lets get it figured out in the next two weeks. You guys got to beat Pitt. There is a guy i work with from Pitt who keeps bashing…and I’ve been running my mouth since April or something. Go out there and just beat those boys up and show them what is like to be from COLORADO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t even trip Dom! You guys will get it together I believe in this team. It is funny how people are ready to run away from this team like a “rabid dog.” I have been a Broncos fan since 86. I have been through a lot:Superbowls losses, long losing streaks (when the guy from Denver lived up on a billboard until Denver won a game 1991-1992 I believe) and the triumph of Elway and TD leading us to back to back Superbowl victories. I’m here for life BABY. We will win the division and make some noise in the playoffs. Keep ya head up Fox! BRONCOS FOR LIFE!
Me and my fiance and his son(they are Charger fans) came from Wyoming to see the game. We spent $400 to be there and to us, that is alot of money. That game is the one game we get to go to every year. I had to find a babysitter in Casper to watch my daughter who’s 2 for all of Sunday so we could come. I love the Broncos but that game really upset me. I put so much into going there and supporting my team and we bit the big one. I can’t blame the fans that left because watching that game made me physically sick(literally)! But y’know what, I did watch the whole game in the rain. Then after the game I waited for the Broncos in the rain for an hour to get some autographs. And a few of them came out and were very kind and showed their appreciation for the fans that supported them. BUT THE WHOLE TEAM SHOULD’VE BEEN OUT THERE!!! AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE LOOK ON THE LITTLE KID’S FACE AS YOU JUST IGNORED HER, FOX! NOT COOL!!!!!!!!!
I STILL LOVE YOU GUYS THOUGH! PLEASE BEAT THE STEELERS!
fox…
thanks for your time and insight… as is usual…
the negtative voices are always heard more clearly than then hopeful voices. as a fan, for me, this appears to be a great opportunity to experience the “microcosm of life” of which steve young alluded. here we are, down for the losses. the question now is, with the unit facing difficult times, how will they respond? it is a privilege to be a fan, and share in the immense saga that becomes an NFL season. and i know most players feel it a privilege to play in the NFL. together we can experience the breadth of what it means to make something this complex into a success. and we also can decide how to respond to difficulty.
and another thing… for all of the fans hurt by the broncos loss… in no manner can you even fathom the troubled emotions that the players feel. to us, they are sunday’s way of bringing excellence into a part of our life. for them, it is an intense and ongoing process being a player in the NFL… if we’re hurting or upset or ticked, well… it’s nothing compared to what they are feeling. i personally believe we could give a little more empathy. this indeed may help them turn the tide…
either way though, i am a rocky mountain man… so i will cheer to the end!
found this out on the web from a fan. very appropriate:
“It isn’t about thinking the performance was okay. The Broncos stunk up the joint yesterday. It is about what it means to be a fan. In the 1960s, and part of the 70s, my maternal grandfather watched faithfully a Denver Broncos team that year after year struggled. Yet they had the most solid and loyal fan base of any team in sports.
What honor is there in only backing a team when they win? (And that is not true backing); what point is there to blindly assume those players have no heart, or they don’t care that they are getting their hats handed to them? I saw Jay Cutler show passion for the first time, when his usual calm leadership would not do, after one of his receivers did not keep his feet under him, and blew a certain touchdown; I saw Brandon Marshall’s passion when he later berated “fans” for walking out when the team needed them the most.
The home crowd has a relationship to the players. The players feel the energy of the crowd, and it helps them. If there is no energy in your being a fan, no emotion except ire when things don’t go your way; if you have no heart for adversity in your sport, how do you handle it in your life? My grandfather loved the Broncos, no matter what. It is more than just entertainment, it’s community pride. How are we perceived when other cities see a mass exodus from the stands because “fans” don’t get their way?
Where are we without honor?”
Fox,
I live in El Paso, TX and the Broncos fan club here is 100% behind the Denver Broncos, win or lose! The Broncos have many fans here in Texas believe it or not. I think we fans have been spoiled over the years, time to back up our team!
Frank
Hey Fox,
I just wanted to say that I admire and appreciate your play. I can’t imagine how tough it is to show up at each game not knowing if you are going to have to play 20 pounds heavier at FS or 20 pounds lighter at CB. Must be the most difficult job on the roster having to cover Reggie Wayne one week and then be left all alone to tackle Antonio Gates the next. I have to say you make the transition quite well and no matter the situation, always seem to at least be in the right place at the right time. Keep up the good work and please remind the guys that we are still and always are behind them. I am from Virginia, but will be in attendance at the Pitt game, with my brother-in-law who is a Pitt fan, so please tell the guys to put it on them and to unleash the rath that Jay, Javon, Brandon M., Brandon S. and others are capable of brining.
Joe
Hey Fox,
I hope you’re doing well. Keep your chin up, ok?
As I was getting ready for work this morning, the word “Loyalty” kept popping into my head. I decided to look up the true definition of the word and read this:
Loyalty: firm: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; “loyal supporters”; “the true-hearted soldier…
Reading the above responses, Denver has got some loyal supporters. We love you guys. And yes it is hard to watch our boys stugglin’ on the field. But this love affair I have with the Broncos is like a marriage. And I believe the vow reads…”through good times and bad, for better or for worse.”
We aren’t going anywhere. We are in this with you guys. Period.
Think of this rough time as a kidney stone. Although painful as all hell, this too shall pass!
Ok. I’m done. I hope you have a very blessed and rested week off.
All Ready!
~ChocolateQT
(Mom Foxworth, if you are reading this, please excuse my language!)
You are a ray of light Foxxy!!!
Let’s get that defense together and stop a strong Steelers team.
It is not the critic who counts,
nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,
whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again;
who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly,
so that his place shall never be with those timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.
– Theodore Roosevelt
I’m not big on “good luck” because luck has nothing to do with what ya’ll go out there and do week in and week out….San Diego is over and Pittsburgh is next. So DO WHAT YOU KNOW HOW TO YOU DO against the Steelers, and as I tell my brother before his football games every week, “Show yo ass!”
GOD Bless!
Dump the current defensive scheme or dump Bates. We have more talent than what is being displayed. Last years defense could stop the run and could hold opponents for most of the game. We had a very enimic offense last year that struggle to score more than 17 points a game, but we were in most of the games we lost until we went Prevent (which means prevents a team from winning). Our offense is enimic again this year for whatever reason, but we do need the defense to hold the other team to fewer yards so the offense can get better field position. Based on Shannahons history, Bates will not be here next year unless this thing turns around real fast. It is early in the year, but the Broncos have played 9 games, so it’s not promising the problem with this defense can be fixed any time soon.
For me being a true fan means sticking with your team Win or Lose.
If anything I show my team colors more when they are down or losing, it is easy to be a fan when your team is winning.
Get some rest Domonique and keep on keeping on….
I Don CAR wuddudink of denva. da pagkuhs are losuhs 2
It was good to read what a player feels instead of what reporters say. Thanks for your blog Dominique. Fans like me who are upset at the team are upset at the execs and coaches, not the players. The people that make the decisions on the vision for the team, the future, and draft picks and the free agent pick ups and let goes. That is what I’m upset about. I realized after watching other teams that it’s really valuable to have a solid veteran leader at LB and this year we have a bunch of free agents that don’t seem to be Broncos, they’re just temporary players. We also really seem to miss a veteran, long time RB. The decision makers have gotten arrogant about the RB situation and think they can have a bunch of rookies and youngsters that aren’t a #1 RB and still succeed. Travis Henry will probably be suspended. Hey, I know! Why don’t you tell all the pot smokers to stop, it’s a stupid thing to do and I’m sure you agree. Start a theme among all the players to not allow each other to smoke pot. It could cost them their careers, and it’s illegal. Be an upright, professional team, not a bunch of…….
To clarify my last sentence, I meant “not a bunch of….” with several different slang words for pot heads or weed smokers. Just in case. As an example, “Boulder-ites”. haha
Dom how well do you think the team is taking on the new concepts that Jim Bates wants to do on the defense? From watching it doesn’t look like our d-line is in position at all just about every play. Missed tackles are going to happen, but it looks like noone is understanding their roles in the 4-3 front.
Hey whats up FOX ?? Lets Whopp some steelers ass on week 7 !!! WoooOO thats my bro’s fav. team and i would love to see the DENVER BRONCOS whop there ass !!!!! so Get that Defence together and get back in to tha game !! Hope for the Playoffs
I watched that whole game hoping hoping hoping for ANY sort of spark. I did see some animated emotions especially with Jay on one drive. I guess it was worth hanging around to see that there is still a competitive fire inside. There’s really no way to candy coat the feelings after that outing. I wholeheartedly believe that you guys will come out 100% different vs Pittsburgh. This team under Shanahan has always faced adveristy with hard nose grit. Let’s pull a 180.
Btw I’m on the Say What? panel for the Rocky Mountain News. This week there is supposed to be another installment. Check it out. And the old ones are all online at http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/saywhat/
Thanks! Have a great bye week!
Fox,
I know the Broncos will pull through this. We have great talent! Just keep on keeping. I do have on question though why is this Bates fool seem clueless about simple schemes!?
Foxy,
Great blog, and yes, football is a microcosm of of life so I’m glad you are showing us all how to deal with adversity with class and a renewed commitment to refining your craft. It sounds like that game and watching the film of it was frustrating. You’re awesome, keep working hard and it will all come together. Glad you’ve got some poetry and Boys and Girls Club activities to keep you going! Brian Clark, chicken poem! We have to see that here on your blog.
As for Brandon, I totally understand where he’s coming from, he plays with all his heart and it hurt him to hear boo’s and see fans leave. I would never boo my Broncos but I don’t know if I could’ve sat through that massacre at Invesco, I probably would’ve left too – just too hard to watch the team you love get beaten up in their own backyard.
And yes, Go Rockies!!! Glad to know the Broncos are behind them 100%!!!
Go Broncos, All Ready!
~~~champ24girl~~~
I think the fans have the right to walk out and boo at such a dissapointing performance. When you shell out alot of money to go to a game (not to mention rediculous concession prices) you naturally are going to expect a good return for your cash. I dont think thats a fair weather fan…unless its people who now say theyre not supporting you guys.
I had to turn off the TV at the 3rd quarter because I was so mad. But I still believe you guys can and will turn the season around and things are not as bad as theyre being portrayed. We’re still pretty much tied for first in the division.
Good luck Fox
As a faithful fan from the late 70′s, I’ve endured countless butt whippins the Broncos have received. It’s always the same. I’m upset for monday, still realing a little on Tuesday, but you can bet your ass, come sunday, I’m ready again. I’m no Banwagon fan. I do believe Broncos fans are the most passionate fans. We adopted this team. like family. We live and die by Bronco Football. When you as a team loose, the fans loose with you. We vent on this blog site because it’s our hope we can be apart of the fixing process. We spend time on this site, because we care enough to visit the site and leave our comments. I hold no ill will toward Marshall. It’s time to move on. Remember the past, learn from the past, but don’t live in the past. Two weeks until the Broncos play again. Get some mental rest, clear your head of negativity, practice hard, and mentally prepare for the Steelers. The one thing I believe, this is a team(Broncos) loaded with individual talent. Become a TEAM, one unit, functioning as a machine and you will turn this season around. I bleed orange and blue, always have, always will. That will never change. No matter how bad things are. One thing is for sure, The Broncos can and will turn things around. Go Broncos, you can do it!!!!!!
Just for the record, I stayed in the rain til the very last second.
I like to think I’m very loyal to everything and everyone that is important to me and my team is definately important to me!
Always a fan, thru thick & thin.
Anyway, hope you have fun on your time off.
H*~
GO BRONCOS
It was sad to see the fans leave. I wasn’t there but I have to admit it was hard watching the game. The Chargers are a good team who hadn’t done well. That was their breakout game. I think that you guys guys will do the same when everything comes together. I like how nobody is blaming one other and that is a sign of a team. Things will turn around or you guys and if it don’t happen this year then it will next year. You guys are a fairly young team but very talented. Good luck and Broncos fans are very faithful.
It was a tough game to watch, all bronco fans wanted to see you guys take it to the chargers. Things don’t always go as planned, and with team sports things can go sideways. Keep up the good work and things will change if fans want to leave early, that is their right but keep it real.
anybody who has ever played understands that the players already are kicking themselves, and when your own fans boo and call people out it hurts even more. WE enjoy the glimpse that you provide into your guys lives but we often forget our own responsibilities to be better people. Keep up the good work, you keep the fallen broncos in our hearts and thoughts and create a better world for everyone. Thanks can’t wait to watch the vikings game in person.