Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway and Broncos TV’s Chris Hall premiered the weekly Elway Access podcast on Tuesday afternoon.
It gave fans a chance to submit questions to Elway via twitter, as Elway broke down the Pittsburgh win and talked about the challenges in traveling to Atlanta on Monday night.
In reviewing the team’s Week 1 victory over the Steelers, Elway stressed the importance of the win because of the difficult schedule that lies ahead.
Denver opens up the season with three consecutive playoff teams from 2011. To start off by beating a 12-4 team from a year ago was extremely crucial to the 2012 season, Elway said.
“If we didn’t get off to a good start, who knows where we could have gone,” Elway said. “That’s why it was so important and exciting to be able to win that game.”
The performance of the Broncos’ new quarterback was also a topic of discussion. In his first game as a Bronco, Peyton Manning completed 19-of-26 passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Manning finished with a quarterback rating of 129.2 — the highest rating by a quarterback in a Denver debut in team history.
Not only did he put his name in the Broncos record books, Manning also became the fastest quarterback to reach 400 touchdown passes and just the third QB to ever accomplish that feat.
“There were all the questions about Peyton that have been going on for six months, so it was very nice to finally get to the game and let everybody see what Peyton can do,” Elway said. “I think he showed that he still has a lot of football left in him and had a tremendous night. It was great for him, especially having that year off and the surgeries, everything he’s gone through and the hard work he’s put in. It was really gratifying for me to see Peyton come out and play like he wanted to play.”
Other topics of discussion in the podcast were the use of the no-huddle offense in Denver and among the rest of the NFL, the loss of defensive tackle Ty Warren to injured reserve and the solid performance of the offensive line.
“The offensive line did a tremendous job and gave Peyton time to throw the football,” Elway said. “Plus, we ran the ball pretty well. In the second half, we had some good chunks to keep the clock running and were able to move the ball. The offensive line continues to come together. They’re getting more used to Peyton and the way he does things.”
Elway also broke down the 71-yard touchdown from Manning to wideout Demaryius Thomas.
In the final portion of the podcast, Elway previewed the Broncos’ Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, which will air nationally on Monday Night Football. The Falcon’s offense hung 40 points on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1.
“The best thing to do against a big offense is to hopefully stay on the field and score points when you get a chance, because you have to keep up with them,” Elway said.
“Hopefully, we can continue offensively. And defensively, if we can get some pressure on (quarterback) Matt (Ryan). That always seems to be the best pass defense, is get a good pass rush. The good thing is we have the ability to do that with our front four, and we’ll take strides this week after having that opener with Ben (Roethlisberger) and Pittsburgh last week.”
The next episode of Elway Access will air Tuesday after the Broncos return from Atlanta.
Tags: Atlanta Falcons, BroncosTV, Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway, Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 1, Week 2
Sometimes I wish a football was round and didn’t bounce funny at times: It’s all those inexplicables that drive me nuts. I figured I had last weeks score just about nailed and then… Porter done me ‘wrong’ by my picks and ‘right’ by my team. Porter really made the difference in that game.
Glad you like my guess Strand – but….we still gotta play the game!!!! I wish you well on your picks…as well as the others who think it will be a high scoring affair…I think a shootout might be more fun to watch!!! LOL
I’ve been pretty hard on the Bronco O-line. Can I simplify my expressions of confidence in this group by simply pointing out, “they have come of age.” I’m certain that having a QB as consistent as PM makes it easier for these guys to do their jobs but against PIT they opened some holes but they excelled at QB protection.
Was it Clady blocking downfield for DT? Impressive quantities of unselfish playing!
I think QB ratings are retarded. I’m glad PM got a good one and everyone was duly impressed.
Morning Broncos Nation! LMAO!!!! I don’t know why I do that but I do…….it makes me chuckle to myself.
Getting closer to Monday night! Looking forward to watching some of the game tonight. Should be a good one and I think the bears will come out on top. But it will be a close game no doubt.
I so want to see our D shut down Atlanta. Shutting those guys down will help define our team as both an offensive and defensive threat. Maybe then we’ll get a little more respect in the power rankings. I can honestly see us getting through this rough stretch of games undefeated. Not saying that will actually happen, but in my mind, it’s not impossible either. If this team performs like it can, every game is winnable, and it will all come down to execution.
My ideal scenario is to go into the bye at 5-1 or 4-2. Heck, even 3-3 is better than most analysts thought we would do……..most thought we’d already be 0-1!
GO BRONCOS!
DB if a football was round it wouldn’t be fun because every other ball is round… soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball… the uniqueness of a football makes it special.
I don’t think it’s going to be quite a shoot out
And I am glad to see you’re coming around d to having Peyton as our QB… but our offensive line is the same as let season all but Kuper so I think you owe them an apology for saying how awful they are.
Gross Kod! LOL
Oh and DB if Porter and our defense and our offense weren’t playing emotional fired up football Sunday than I am a turnip!
Kod, the power rankings bother me again this week… if we beat Atlanta will we be respected there? I don’t know. Were just the Broncos with Peyton Manning.
hahaha cat……..I knew calling us Broncos Nation would get a response from you! LMAO!!!
BRONCOS COUNTRY STRONG AND FREE!!!!!
It really bothers me too, but I guess we’ll just have to keep winning games and force them to rank us higher……..even if we have a better record, I doubt they’ll put us above the beloved Patriots tho………PUKE!
Good morning kod and cat!
So cat, you going to look into making a sign…. “Home of Zane Beadles” for Casper…lol.
morning rbf1!
The Patriots stupid schedule. I’d love the Jets to cream them. I hate them! LOL Raiders Cowboys Patriots… my three most hated teams. Then the Jets! LOL
Rbf1 dude they don’t even talk about him in the paper because he went to Utah. So.. I think I need to do something but I don’t know how to go about it. He is protecting Peyton Manning name another Casper native with THAT job? LOL
I don’t know how they get such an easy schedule after reaching the Super Bowl……..doesn’t make sense. Also doesn’t help that they’re prob in one of the weakest divisions in the league. And they say the AFC West is a weak division…….make no wonder the Pats run away with it every year. Their only competition is the Jets……..
Really, no kidding cat…. that’s a very important job these days and in these parts it’s considered just as important as protecting the president…lol!
kod – I showed my daugher the photo of your little girl wearing #58! She thought she was absolutely adorable!
My girl also has a new #58!
Maybe sending an email to the local newspaper (sports editor), might work cat… just some correspondence to create awareness.
PUM PUM PUM… and in other Bronco News…
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/48349/derek-wolfe-shows-hes-a-rookie-to-watch
Morning Broncos Blogsters! Wolfe is turning heads! and with that much power on the outsides I’m glad to see he is taking full advantage of his opportunity!
STILL TAKING SCORE PREDICTIONS IF ANYONE CARES TO MAKE ONE FOR THIS WEEK! ENTRIES ARE VALID THROUGH SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT SINCE WE PLAY IN ATLANTA ON MONDAY!!!
PUM PUM PUM… That is all
Thanks rbf1! It’s seriously one of my favorite pictures of her…….orange is def her colour! Kinda funny that my wife’s maiden name is Miller too……hahaha
Hey all, I have been reading your comments for a few years now and I thought I would join finally. I moved from Denver to Indy about 2 years ago but am still and always will be an avid Broncos fan. You should hear the office talk after Peytons sweet victory vs the Steelers. Hilarious!
Patriots seem to get away with never getting their hand caught in the cookie jar.
Ever since their very, very questionable playoff win vs. the Raiders in 2000… things always seem to go their way.
Welcome to the Broncos blogs Champ-B-un !!
That’s cool kod… so she really is a Miller or part Miller….lol!
thanks rbf1
That tuck rule is still bunk in my books……….that was a clear cut fumble and I can’t believe they kept possession……..as much as I hate the faiders…….they got jipped bigtime on that one.
welcome to the blog Champ-B-un!
Yes, welcome Champ-B-un!! I’m sure all those colt fans are keeping one eye on the Broncos…lol
Billy and the boys will be on top of the power rankings until week 5 then there will be a new sheriff in town. After we go 4 wins and 1 loss by week five teams will start taking notice. My prediction on the loss by the way is the Texans. Then i believe we lose one to San Diego, and either New Orleans or Baltimore. Then one to Kansas City. To go 12 – 4 for the season.
By the way, i feel we could go undefeated but we would have to stay healthy for that to happen.
Just got my two tickets to Monday Night’s Game! Can’t wait, go Broncos! See you guys on TV, look for me in the luxury box on the 40 yrd line behind the Falcons bench.
Good for you Rebel,we all wish we were with you. Be sure and represent.
Cat I have a story to tell you of a Wyoming person I know. I think she was from Casper. Is there an email address I can send it too?