Denver’s average low temperature in the month of January is 16 degrees according to the Weather Channel.
With the road to the Super Bowl in the AFC having to go through Denver, the Broncos are prepared to play through below freezing temperatures and possibly snow.
“We’ve been practicing in the cold for several weeks now,” tight end Jacob Tamme said. “We’ll probably have some cold games. Who knows? It could snow. You never know what’s going to come so we’ll just get ready to try to win no matter what happens.”
Depending on a player’s background or position, there are different feelings for the bitter cold temperatures that will inevitably inhabit Sports Authority Field at Mile High during the playoffs.
Some embrace it, like defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, who said he won’t wear sleeves regardless of the weather.
Some have adjusted to the climate, like running back Ronnie Hillman, who hails from California.
Either way, the attitude is the same for every player. They won’t allow it to affect their game.
“I’ve been cold for the last two months,” Hillman said. “It’s really not going to matter. I’m just going to go out there and try to prepare as much as possible.”
The players don’t expect weather to be a problem, no matter how cold it gets. In the playoffs, adrenaline provides all the warmth needed.
“During the game, the excitement, you don’t really feel it,” safety David Bruton said. “Just being in the mode of the game.”
Tags: Cold Weather, Playoffs
Lol they really want to prepare for the cold. Then fly up here to Alaska. That will prepare them for the cold for sure! I know a nice private area they could practice LOL
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_22301032/broncos-ronnie-hillman-says-being-benched-was-justified?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co
Hillman about being bench. Also has the report about Clady.
Can’t wait to know who our opponent will be. I’m thinking it will be the Bengals.
Congrats to Manning winning AFC Player of the month…
More to come?
GO BRONCOS!!!
ds tThis was the first year Manning won two Player of the Month awards in the same year.
I think that the divisional round will both be rematches in the AFC. Colts and Patriots and the Bengals and the Broncos.
Patrick Smyth @psmyth12
P. Manning joins K. Warner (’01) as only players ever w/10 TDs, 1300 yds, 70% comp and 5 wins in December. #Broncos
Rick Reilly @ReillyRick
Peyton Manning’s ridiculous December: 5 wins, highest comp % in NFL (by 7 pts), highest rating (by 18 pts), 6th POM award (ties record.)
From the sound of things Andy Reid will be with the Chiefs. According to multiple reports the Chiefs and he are closing in on a deal but he still wants to interview with the other teams he has interviews set up with.
Did anyone see Florida run the pitch option end around last night. It was a really cool play. I hadn’t seen anyone use that wrinkle before. Like any end around play, you have to have someone who is incredibly fast getting the pitch. If I was Shanny, I would find a way to run this play. Not sure who they have with incredible speed but it is an awesome play for a read option or option offense.
Do they vaccum up the snow or something? The grass looks so green and there isn’t any signs of snow on it..other than the piles of it.
slow blog day.
Jeff Legwold @Jeff_Legwold
Denver chapter of Pro Football Writers of America has named #Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard winner of the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award.
theres numerous things that get me hype to be a true bronco fan this year but the one thing i love about them, is that they go about everything on a strick professional level! Everything they do from talking to the media, to staying humble on every level to even taking weather conditions serious.. Everybody is on the same page and that my friends is a true Defintion of TEAM!! Broncos up! #TeamMule
New blog.
PEYTON MANNING is absolutely the nfl’s MVP without question! anybody wanna challange that then im all ears
Oh yeah, John Elway you have done a remarkable job. Job well done but not finished just yet until after we win the big prize on Feb 3rd. Manning for MVP/Co Comeback player of year (shared with AP)/Offensive player of year! This guy really has earned it just take a look @ the #’s + team success+ Peyton’s month of December. Simply out he is the best QB to ever do it(the michael jordan of the NFL)
Outdoorsmen forever! Love that we play, and ALWAYS will play outdoors… Rain, Snow or ‘Shine!