The Broncos benefited from their weekend off by getting a jumpstart on their preparation from the comfort of their own homes.
After a week of practice and no game, watching other teams play added to the players’ excitement to get back on the field.
“It was a combination of relaxing, but some anxiousness,” wideout Eric Decker said. “You want to be out there playing, especially playoff football. This is the best time of the year. This is what you wait for and this is what you play for. It was fun to be able to rest physically and mentally and enjoy some football, but now focus on our opponent.”
Watching the Ravens beat the Colts in the Wild Card Round was only the beginning of the team’s film-viewing, but Decker was able to come away with some early observations — particularly regarding the strength of Baltimore’s situational defense.
“They did a good job versus Indy last night,” Decker said. “Situational football is going to win you games and third downs, red area, those are things where it swings a game from three to seven points. We’re going to focus on those areas and make sure that we’re executing at a high rate.”
After having the weekend off — save for a Saturday morning lift – the team is itching to get back to work. Cornerback Chris Harris said he watched Denver’s potential opponents play during the weekend, but it only added to the anticipation.
“This team is hungry,” Harris said. “It’s not fun watching other teams. I’m ready to play. I can’t wait until Saturday.”
ND got – GOT!!!
Morning Gang!
Hope everyone is doing well. I’m so pumped for this game. We’re just 2 wins away from playing in the SB! Craziness! It will be a toughly played game, but one I just don’t see us losing. And one of the main reasons? Yes, there’s PM and the D………but I want to give props to somewhat of an unsung hero in all this……Coach Fox.
I’ve read many a comment on this blog over the last couple years harping on Fox and how his conservative style is boring……and that he’s only a .500 coach and not good….etc.
Well, when John Elway brought him in, he brought a sense of stability with him…….something our team sorely needed.
And during this awesome win streak, and even before, Foxy has done an amazing job keeping this team focused and keeping their eye on the prize. He’s leading this team to a championship and I’m glad we have him.
GO BRONCOS!
Bbbp pfm throws 3 tds n knowshon adds another as we rout the ravens 34-20
This must have felt like our superbowls against the Redskins and the 49ers!
RIP Notre Dame.
Have you Guys noticed how little coverage the Broncos are getting in the national media….You would think that we were the number 6 seed, you know the one that has no chance at all, instead of the number 1 seed riding an 11 game win streak! Sheese What’s a team gotta do to get some coverage for the Fans? oh yeah ow could I have been so stupid…be tom brady, To hell w the Pats the road to the Dance goes through D E N V E R Get it national media? Savvy? Comprente’? Capish?
D E N V E R! When our boys get done with this MILE HIGH BLACKBIRD PIE this weekend you will….
GO ORANGE CRUSH!!! COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH BABY!
Bay I agree the Irish ran into a buzz saw, can’t believe the tackling (or lack there of ) my ND’s Defense. They played HUGE all year and then what? I felt like they didn’t even practice during the last month….WOW
The angles man, the angles. ND took bad angles to the ball leaving them no choice but to attempt an arm tackle. Which of course they whiffed. I guess they misjudged the speed of the Bama boys. Either way, that was ugly.
McGahee should be at practice today.
Man every NFL article I go to about this weekends games I see nothing but Ravens beating Denver because how Peyton chokes in the playoffs. Ugh
It is pretty silly huh AB?
Manning has never had a defense like this, oh yeah and Manning has a ring so he must not “always” choke.
I actually like the haters come playoff time. Hopefully Fox will use it as some good locker room material. In other news, looks like the Ravens have cut Segio Kindle, their 2010 2nd round pick. The Broncos drafted Zane Beatles two spots later..
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8824153/sergio-kindle-baltimore-ravens-released
It is RH. Yea he is 9-10 in the playoffs. But this team is different to those Colts teams he had. Manning has admitted that the team didnt always stay focused at the task at hand. Which is something we are doing this year. Everyone has said it. They want to win the SB but they know they have three wins to do so and they need to stay focused on the game in front of them.
OT I actually wanted Sergio Kindle. Thought he would really help our LB corp. But happy we got Zane Beadles instead. Hindsight is amazing lol
Why isnt anybody making a big deal about Matt Ryans winless record in the playoffs? Instead I hear Falcons to the SuperBowl but Denver will lose because Manning chokes.
It’s fine AB. One game at a time we will show them who belongs in the big game. Can’t wait to see what the new ring will look like.
BTW, I would like to wish Mike Adams a happy first playoff game. 9 years was too long of a wait sir. Glad you’re here.
In the last game, Decker surgically dismantled CB Cary Williams. I seriously doubt that in a month or so that Williams has added some new dynamic aspect to his coverage skills, so you can count on Decker having another good day.
I just want to see Denver win it all. Not just because I am a huge Bronco fan or to shut up New England fans but to see Champ Bailey get a ring. He deserves it.
Its just a shame that Brian Dawkins retired. Wouldve been great to get him a ring as well.
I agree RH. We also ran all over them. With the Colts having put up over 150 rush yards last week and what we did to them a month ago I dont see them having made big enough difference to affect our run game.
They’re getting Pollard back though. The Ravens are going to try and push us around, we need to match their physicality.
OT we were more physical than they were last time. Although they have 52 back, B Pollard and their LT Mckinnie. I still saw the Colts run the ball a little on them. I think we can still overpower them and get a tough win. The middle of our D must be stout and watch for screens.
I say
Broncos 34
Ravens 24
OT Pollard and Lewis really didnt make that big of a difference vs the Colts in run or pass game. Everyone talks about how good of a day the Ravens D had. They allowed over 400 yards total offense to a very rookie offense.
Barrett Jones played last night with a Linsfranc injury and it will require surgery. That may hurt his 1st round status.
I told a friend of mine yesterday that Moreno was hurdle both Lewis and Reed…On the same PLAY!!!
was ^going to hurdle
I agree we outmatched them physically the first time, but this will be a new game. I think we will win, but my only concerns are if they come out all fired up and push us around, covering Ray Rice on screens, covering Pitta, and if we turn the ball over.
Te’o took a big hit as far as draft status goes too..
Turnovers are always something to worry about.
Te’o really did take a big hit.
I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade, I’m just trying to keep myself grounded over here.. I think we will know very quickly how this game will go, and I hope we take it to them like last time!
http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Hunters-Recovery-Coming-Along/5538e44c-3cdf-4a5b-bd61-e069138bcbf7
Good to hear that Hunters rehab is going smoothly.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8821594/2013-nfl-playoffs-willis-mcgahee-denver-broncos-not-ready-yet-rehab-track?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co
Willis McGahee return is on schedule.
Lets see here.
The Ravens have a shortened work week which is further shortened by having to travel on Friday. They will lose two hours by traveling to the Mountain Time Zone. Then there is the mile high air, the Denver crowd. A few Ravens limped off the field after the game with the Colts. The Ravens allowed 400 yards of offense to a rookie QB in there own house.
Now the Ravens have to travel to Denver to play a superior Denver team on both sides of the ball. Denver beat them once at there house where Decker made Cary Williams his bitch. Moreno used Reed for afternoon hurdle practice. Ray Rice ran into a wall.
I’m confused here, why is the narrative in the media that Denver is going to get upset?!?
Good Day Broncos Country!!!
As we get ready to face the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs, take a few minutes to go over some of the advantages for the Denver Broncos in this game. There quite a few advantages that lean the Broncos way when you look at it on paper, a few big ones there, really. The one that excites me the most is Home Field Advantage. We welcome the Ravens to the Mile High City!! (Ray Lewis better start planning a retirement party here in Denver…. plenty of good places, Ray).The city is ready, the fans are ready, and no doubt the Team will be ready to play after sitting idle for almost two weeks now.
It’s going to be a cold day in Denver…(predicted low 20′s) as a cold front is moving in on Friday, but the electricity in the stadium will no doubt be at danger warning….high voltage!!!!!
One game at time and lets’s take care of business on Saturday in our HOUSE!!!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahahaha Legwold suggests that John Fox would call Norv Turner if McCoy departs for a HC gig.
This shows how little Legwold really knows about the Xs and Os of football. I am not laughing cause Norv failed in SD and I actually think Norv is a good OC. However, Norv does not run a Manning offense and there is no way either Manning or Turner will change this late into their careers.
Hey Leggy, how about you read up on your Air Croyle offense and the offense Manning runs and you can realize how ridiculous you sound.
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And not only that RH, The Ravens converted only one 3rd down against the Broncos a month ago IN BALTIMORE!! Their offense stunk bad in their own house against our D. We’ll MANHANDLE them!!
I really don’t get the media narrative. What is everyone’s issue with Denver. Do we not have enough drama?
When we win Saturday, the media is going to go out and say, the Broncos don’t have a shot against N.E. Yeah Whatever. LOL
At least with NE they really do have a shot at knocking us out. The Ravens might as well try to win the lottery instead.
The lack of respect for the Broncos in the national media is astounding. Not that I really want it, but boy it’s a tale of two different years.
You just gotta go out win all the MARBLES!! In our case the RING. LOL
I’m going to laugh my tail off if the Texans go into N.E. and come away with a win.
It’s not just this year though Cat. It’s always been like this.
RH I think that’s part of it. No drama and we never say anything bad about our opponents. They can’t deal with us. We are the “good two shoes” according to other fans. Or the “brown nosers” because we toe the line.
It is due to our small market size and our loyal fans. They can’t get over that we’ve sold out every year even when we went 2-14.
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This is a very special team…I don’t see anyone beating us! As the players will leave it all on the field I will leave it all at my seat….in the SOUTH STANDS!!! Let em’ hear that MILE HIGH THUNDER DENVER!!!! GO(south stands) Broncos(north stands)!