Broncos punter Britton Colquitt maintained his Pro Bowl-caliber start to the season with a record-setting month of October. The third-year punter led the NFL with a 50.3-yard gross average and ranked third with a 43.5 net average on 24 punts in October.
“Anytime you’re out on the field, the more you’re out there, the more your confidence is going to build and just try to get as consistent as possible,” Colquitt said. “It’s one of those positions, where if you hit bad punts, your confidence is going to go down. As you keep hitting them well, your confidence is going to go up.
Colquitt joins Shane Lechler (Oct. and Nov, ’09) and Craig Hentrich (Nov., ’98) as the only punters in league history to gross more than 50 yards per punt and net more than 43 yards per punt in a month (min. 20 att.).
He turned in three of the 15 highest single-game net punting averages in team history this past month (min. 6 punts). Against the Lions, Colquitt’s 46.1 net punting average ranked second in franchise annals (min. 7 punts). He finished with a 42.8 net average on Oct. 9 vs. San Diego and a 41.4 net average on Oct. 23 at Miami.
For the season, Colquitt is one of two players to rank in the top three in gross and net punting average. His 50.1 gross average ranks second in the AFC (3rd overall) and his 43.6 net punting average leads the AFC (2nd overall).
To vote for Colquitt, along with other Broncos, to make the 2012 Pro Bowl, click here.
-Stuart Zaas
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Congrats to Colquitt our lone Pro Bowler this year!
Wow!! Thats impressive. Congrats to colquitt. And he`s a youngster.
Finally… A player we can build around! LOL!
LAX, you cannot respect others until you start respecting yourself. And you`ll never change the older generations viewpoints when your just a youngster. When you become my age, you`ll understand. All I can say to you is tone it down and be respectful and you`ll get different results. There are other bloggers who don`t give ya the time of day. Do you ever wonder why? Tone it down, OK!
And LAX, I accept your apology, but the one person you should really apologize to is BFE. He`s one of the bloggers who`ve been on here for eons. Just saying.
LMAO @ 88!
Sorry BFE for bringing that up. Don`t mean to rescue, but had to make my point of where I first got mad at him and where it all started with me. Hey, lets start a BALL ROOM BLITZ!! HaHa!!
Bring Colquitt in as our starting QB. LOL
SUCK FOR LUCK!!
What a shootout between Luck and Barkley huh!! Now that was a game.
The only way we get Luck is through a trade really.
I wish you could post pictures on here. I just carved a sweet Bronco symbol into a pumpkin. It turned out great!
Has everyone given up on TT? After one game?
At least give him a few more… Should we not give up on McCoy? The O-line? The receivers who dropped the balls? The D who couldn’t stop a thing?
I’m no Tebow lover, but give him a chance.
Then hound him out!!
LOL from the UK
PS I couldn’t bring myself to stay up late from 31-3…
3rdGen, is that symbol like a big goose egg? LOL.
Haha, no the Bronco head. If I had the patience I was going to carve Tebowing and post it on the site.
Mhm that is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard lol. Besides who says u can’t build around a spectacular punter? Lol. He is from the punting colquits. The mannings of the punting world and he is peyton. Hats off to him.
And broncosfall in da last blog, wasn’t directed at u bro. Just addressing a bunch of post I had read. But I am glad u agree. Many don’t and are ready to throw in da channel and that’s fine. Different strokes for different folks — but as far as im concerned … changing QB now will not help at all. If he keeps stinking and luck is who they really want … works out for them … if he turns it around and proves after all 11 games he made progress and can make more with and offseason … then that’s great too. This is a win win situation.
Laater days, TRB
strand,thanks for having my back bro!
but LAX knows where he stands with me!
I can get along with the devil,just as long as he dosen’t provoke me,lol.
BTW…..the USC/Stanford game was one for the ages!!!!!!!
I’m not saying we throw Tebow under the bus,but he’s got to get better!
I’m not pinning the loss on him,the Defense sucked too!!!
Dropped passes,7 sacks,a total team blowout,but as we did with Orton,we have to start with the QB position,and that’s Tebow,and he had a horrible game,he’s like a cat he’s got 9 lives (games)left…LOL!
Luck,Barkley,Landry,and Moore all look like they are NFL ready!!!
Interesting……
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tim-Tebow-John-Fox-sabotage-Denver-Broncos-in-loss-to-Detroit-Lions-103011
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
I’m on a flag football team (which I’d like to add that we’re playing for our 7th consecutive league championship next Saturday….we play 3 seasons a year). I was Tebowing all over the field last Saturday as we put a beating on a team that is usually pretty competitive.
Thanks for the link broncfalls, this was my favorite couple of lines by far:
Look, Tebow isn’t good enough now to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. The Broncos aren’t good enough to be a team in the NFL, either.
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually that writer is pretty funny:
With six minutes left in the game, and the Broncos down 45-10, Fox started using his timeouts.
Why not just let Tebow’s misery end?
“Well,’’ Fox said, “last week it was 15.’’
Who knows what that meant. It was his full answer.
Me and BFE are cool now if I did not apologize already than count this as one didnt mean in any way to offend. And thanks for the words of wisdom lol im making my progress
BFE, our D was awful and didn`t even help. In actuality the whole team stunk to high heaven.
Hey lets give credit where it is due… Colquitt was spectacular! LMAO
And your welcome bro. And hey, that Stanford/ USC game, man oh man. Both QB`s looked good. I`ll still take Luck though, but if we draft Matt Barkley, so be it. As you know the Trojans are my team. We`ll see in April.
Hopefully Colquitt will be a Bronco for along time.
Give him QB money its not like we have any of that tied up right now! Haha I am confident in getting luck that I think I’m gonna buy a Denver Broncos Luck jersey I hope willis doesnt mind giving up his number
Andrew Luck just might thwart all of the terrible NFL teams by wanting to stay in college another year. Hey, it can happen because he`s eligible to be a senoir for 2012. LMAO!!
It’s a sad day in broncos country when they can only hype the punter.
And yes amazing game Luck just showed what makes him the man… But Keenum out of Houston looks pretty good can be a steal if we dont get a 1st round QB
BTW, that is two weeks in a row I barely missed points in the score prediction. A mere 2 total points off the podium.
So close, yet so very far.
And on top of all that the USC trojans QB Matt Barkley is a junior this year. He himself may play out his senoir year so he can graduate. Wouldn`t it be funny if Luck and Barkley both came back for another college season. There` goes the so called 2012 QB draft. LMAO!!
And Miami has to settle for another Olineman lol how disheartening!
If we don`t get a first round QB, I`m wanting RB Trent Richardson from Alabama. He`s projected somewhere in the top 10 of some mock drafts. Real early though.
We really need DB help McGahee is a good short fix we can give Moreno another year to shape up he has a cheap contract and if he doesnt we draft a RB next year… He is also a jumior might stay as well..
The top OL is also out of USC, Matt Kalil. He`s projected as of now at #2 overall in some mocks. Good for USC!!
Im amazed to here Tebow is starting next week against the Raiders, The abuse that Tebow is taking by the media is the fault of all the fans who push the team to play him. Tebow needs to be sitting the bench learning how to throw a football with accuracy. Until then the coachs should be deciding who the QB should be instead of the fan. By playing Tebow now all that is being done is destroying him mentally.
I’m still hoping for the same thing in next year’s draft as I was hoping for this last one. Blue chip talent on the D-line. Honestly, that is the number one thing the lions have going for them right now. Get our Suh, or B.J Raji type force in the middle.
Well….we got spanked!!!
Going into the game I was hoping that the Lions were a whooped upon, wet puppy of a team, that the Bronco might get lucky and take advantage of, at home, in spite of their talent pool, rather they came out playing one of their best, most disciplined, games of the year.
I’m not going to be able to be around much this week, but I’d like to interject my 2 cents.
1. I predict a Bronco win 13 – 6 over Raiders. My prediction is based on my personal optimism, a minimal regard for a win/loss record, (For those of you who think it is all about winning and losing, I think you guys are great, but get a life – just sayin’ / LOL- for Royalty- haha), and the thought that the Raider offense is going to start Palmer. (Besides I win or lose nothing by either being right or being wrong – LOL) Raiders D-line will dominate Broncs O-line again – Tebow will again show minimal improvement in consistency but will be allowed a few more flashes of brilliance.
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET THE BRONCOS INTO SUPERBOWL CONTENTION?
2. I came away from the game convinced that Tebow is not ready to lead the Broncos to the playoffs. I’ve put that idea out of my head. That being said I don’t think there is another team good enough to embarrass the Broncos remaining on the schedule.
3. Tebow is good. Tebow is franchise/ super bowl/ hall of fame – good, and he only has to master the speed of the game to begin proving it. Name calling will not change my mind – and time will tell.
4. Bay – Elway in the office is an attempt to solve the Bowlen problem. I predict it works.
5. Xanders is a major issue – I mentioned San Diego’s GM – Smith as an option – Weiman responded – not that I want Smith but we need someone like him who makes the team profitable by pissing off players, and makes everyone else hate him because of hard-nosed negotiation. Broncos need a GM who is not intimidated by Elway.
6. Fox is going to be just fine (wish he would work on his camera presence) – McCoy has got to go and the sooner the better. (Or let Tebow call plays he likes) Fox can only be as good as the people he has around him and keeping McCoy was a mistake. (I supported the conservative play calling against ‘bad team’ Miami because of 1st start this year TT. To be criticized all week and use the same game plan against Detroit was plain stupid. What was worse is Stafford had the same 2 seconds in the pocket most of the game as Tebow did and play calling adjustments were in full force 11 minutes into the game for the Lions. All McCoy had to do was watch the Lions plays and run them back at them. They didn’t get by with sending Megatron long until there was a ‘free play’ due to penalty on Broncs. [kudos to Stafford for seeing that one] Megatron was decoy or 2 step / turn around all day long.
7. I can’t tell if the offensive line is salvageable at all – it has to be fixed. Ooooo. Franklin is Tebow’s #1 enemy – but a rookie – and Tebow does need to get rid of the ball and develop plays faster.
8. Contrary to popular demand the Broncos defense did win the Time Of Possession battle. The defense did get pressure on Stafford in the first half – but they seemed to lose steam in the second. I’ll have to rewatch they game to verify that’s true but I just remember Stafford being comfortable and standing back there a few times in the second half. I see the Broncos defense as being old and needing some help in years to come. The defensive front 3 excluding Clady need to be bigger, stronger, more dominant if Doom / Miller and company are going to keep pressure against elite teams in this league. This defense needs to improve and needs help in a few spots to take the Broncos to the promise land – they are close in spite of giving up 38 points yesterday. (Carnage – you can state all the stats you want but it only takes one defender being pushed out of the way to open a hole, and only one coverage guy to be out of position or too slow to leave a man wide open. The defense is just a player or two away from being really good.
9. Lions were phenomenal at containing Cosby and controlling the field position battle. Broncos special teams are playoff ready and will continue to get better. Colquitt is a phenom, and I’m glad he’s a Bronco – and if he every attempts a fistfight – I’ll spank him myself (I’m the Daddy! LOL). To me that behavior is far more humiliating than the loss.
10. Oops – missed the receivers. Royal is not the future of the franchise. (Big switch for me – but Royal is done. He prolly thinks he had a good game but he misses way to many easy catches.) DT looked lazy and uninspired – a perfect receiver for Orton but not Tebow. DT needs to get in the game or get out. Fells needed more passes. Decker needed all of Royals passes thrown to him. Decker is working really hard but he is being put in the wrong location via play calling. Moreno and Ball will both be serviceable when the O-line gets it together. Moreno did show marked improvement over previous starts.
On the whole – this morning I’d rather be a Denver Bronco Fan than a Detroit Lions fan. The Lions humiliated themselves more; with their ‘mile high salutes’, mock ‘tebowing’, and disrespect for players who might become teammates someday; than Broncs ever could have by winning the game. It wasn’t a very entertaining game – but it showed promise.
Well – the Monday Morning QBs are really on the Broncos … and – I hate to admit – rightfully so … I guess the Lion’s were VERY disrespectful after the game … truth is – I can’t imagine TT doing much worse … and the rest of the team sure followed his lead …
The question is – how short a leash is he on … w/ this team, he may well get the whole season … then again, he’s shown NOTHING to inicate he’s an NFL caliber QB … I think the comeback in Miami was actually bad for everyone’s psyche – the Tebow fanatics got to hoot and holler for another week, but it didn’t do anything for the bottom line … really – Tebow lovers – just what is it after these last two games that gives you ANY indication that this kid can cut it??? … I mean – really??? … hey – he’s our QB right now, so I only wish him well – if he can turn it around, we’ll all be VERY thankful – and have a good Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas … but if it doesn’t happen – where does the team turn then??? … it’s not a pretty picture … there has ALWAYS been too much emotion on this blog – you’ve got to start facing reality … I mean – name me ONE favorable attribute that you’ve seen in the last 2 games … he’s a GAMER?? … yes he is – but that doesn’t get you very far in the NFL … how long before his teammates lose faith and start to grumble … I wish it weren’t so … but wishes and buts don’t combine with candy and nuts to give us a Merry Christmas …
Time??? … he’ll get some time – but he better start to produce – both physically and mentally, or they’ll decide to make him an H-back or running back and be done with it …
if it wern’t for the high altitude you think Colquitt would be our only pro bowl caliber player? lol
And I’ve heard some call for “opening up the playbook” … well – he can’t execute the limited playbook they’ve given him, what makes you think he’d do any better by expanding it … truth is – it isn’t his playbook anyway … it never did fit him … what they need to see is if he can do ANYthing, and then reorganize next training camp … I’m sure they’d take ANY kind of improvement and execution … so far – they’ve seen almost NOTHING that indicates he will succeed … sorry – just telling it like I see it … it’s certainly there to see – as you will definitely hear about if you go anywhere but this blog for your Bronco fix …
Colqitt is solid!!
Its funny how many good arguments, there are for all aspects of how TT played, Like him or hate him. To me I don’t care who you are GM, HC, OC, DC, any player, ect….. what ever. Everyone need’s time to SHOW what they are. Some seasons your on fire while others you struggle a bit. With No offseason it hurt a lot of people and positions for us! As for QB I think you should be given about 2 seasons to show your worth, With an offseason as planning them as a starter! As our OC is in his 3rd season I’m still not sold on this still. HC and DC, haha… They just got here with no offseason, It’s gonna take a little time. Which were sick of, but it is what it is. With a strong defensive and running minded coach does our OC have the talent to counter act that?
A good fictional read from daddy, LOL.
The sooner you go to NFL QB the sooner you will win
I used to have respect for the Lions, not any more!! Being beat badly by them did not give them the right to make fun of our players. The Mile high salute is for the Bronco’s, not the Lions…The quiet “Thanks to God” on the knee belongs to the Bronco’s and the Christian Bronco’s, not the Lions. Shame on them!!! By the way, I still love the Bronco’s!!
Wiemin on the other hand is a good read based on a true story, haha.
AND!!!!!!!! Elway wasn’t all that either, took him awhile to get where he got. Knock the criticisms off and the booing. Bronco’s have been through a lot in the past few years. We need re-building, and practice and time……KICK LIONS ASS!!!
Time will tell. Not u, not me, not analysts, not the tebownites, not the anti-tebow crowd … time … so sit back relax and watch some football. Everyone has an opinion about him, even other players, people hate him or love him, not many people in the middle. Like the players from the lions that said what they said … they clearly just don’t like him. Its rare that after beating a team that players would sit back and really rip a player/qb from another team … its usually all political. Not when it comes to TT tho. Thats like us beating the dolphins and saying … really … really tho … thats ur defense? u call that a defense, giving up 15 points in less than 3 mins … thats pathetic. Even more cowardly was saying stuff about TT and not putting your name down. But thats just me tho — just like with the shwartz hand shake … some saw something wrong … i didnt. So its open to interpretation. TRB
I had absolutely no problems with Scheffler mocking his old stomping grounds, what a happy man he must be after the hell he endured here, and no problem with the Tebowing mocking thing whatsoever either, it was all in good clean fun anyway and when your organization even goes as far as parachuting two Tebowing guys onto the field prior to the game, you deserve to be made fun of all game long, not to mention the arse whipping 45 points. Respect is something that’s earned in the NFL, it’s not given around just for showing up and doing silly marketing acts.