The 5-3 Broncos kick off the second half of their season in a familiar place for Head Coach John Fox.
This Sunday, the team travels to Carolina – where Fox was head coach from 2002 to 2010 – to take on the 2-6 Panthers in Week 10.
“I have a lot of great relationships there,” Fox said. “It was the place that gave me my first opportunity as a head coach, so I’ll always be indebted for that. I still own a home there. Some of my sons live that way, so it will be good to be back. But it’s, again, the NFL and this game’s only fun when you’re winning.”
During his nine seasons at the helm in Carolina, he led the team to 73 regular-season wins and three playoff appearances, including a trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII after the 2003 season and an appearance in the 2005 NFC Championship game. But fond memories aside, Fox said Sunday’s game is just like any other.
Fox said he won’t let his Carolina connection have an affect on preparations for Sunday’s game as the Broncos look for their fourth consecutive victory.
“It’s the most important game because it’s the next one,” Fox said. “You don’t get but 16 of these opportunities, and right now we’re 5-3. The only guarantee we have is 5-11. It’ll be just like any week, from the standpoint it’s the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers at their place. That’s the only real thing I know. How well we prepare will determine some of that outcome.”
Fox has an edge, because he knows the team so well.
They say any team can lose to any team in the NFL….
but I don’t see the Broncos losing this one. Non-official game prediction is a blowout:
Broncos 35
Panthers 17
I’d have picked a number over 40 except that it is an away game and the second away game in a row and that does wear on the team.
Broncos 30
Panthers 10
We should keep Cam Newton in the pocket while we callapse it (Panthers vs Giants game) and make him beat us with his arm. shut down steve smith and stop the run and we will be victorious
The Panthers have played every team on thier schedule pretty well (except the Giants). Brian Burke’s efficiency ratings put the Panther’s ahead of the Atlanta Falcons. This game will be a challenge.
http://www.advancednflstats.com/2012/10/efficiency-rankings-week-8.html
At home, the panthers have scored 28 against N.O. which I won’t even take into account. But the other home scores for the Panthers are 10, 7, and 13, all losses. Not a good scoring team in their own backyard.
So does DJ Williams come back this week or next week? I’m sure they don’t count the Bye week as a suspension.
A good read if anybody interested http://www.denverpost.com/kiszla/ci_21928447/broncos-manning-bailey-not-perfect-but-still-beat?source=skipframe-bleacherreport.com
I would’ve loved to see Green against Bailey (10yrs younger).. I wont say prime, because to Champ is still Prime!!
This will be another one of those great matchups.. Champ v. Smith….. two of the oldest and still two of the best! Their positions require some of the greatest strain on the body and to see them still perform this highly at their age is amazing. Go Champ!!!
Another great matchup would be between #1 and #2. Cam v. Von.. Cam will get to see football in fast-forward no doubt.
MAN CANT WAIT FOR THIS GAME..THE DEFENSE GOTTA CLOSE IN FROM THE EDGES AND MIDDLE TO KEEP CAM IN THE POCKET SO THEY CAN SACK HIM OR FORCE HIM TO THROW OFF..AT STRANDOFTD82 I THINK DJ COMES BACK WHEN THEY PLAYER THE CHARGERS…
Strands do you want DJ Williams to come back? I’m thinking we are pretty set at the weakside backer spot and I didn’t particularly care for the way Williams played when they moved him inside. Jus sayin’
Eagles need an o-line.
What a game! Awesome 4th quarter. So much fun watching with all the family too. It’s been quite a few years since we’ve all watched a game together like that!!! Champ’s int was simply a matter of time with all the targets. Glad to see him actually have that opportunity to make an impact on the game in that fashion.
On a side note, I think I want to move to Texas. I could get used that kind of weather!
This season is starting to roll. I am amazed how the team is really coming together. After all the question marks in the offseason/preseason, We are getting some answers and are being treated to some spectacular football along the way…
Broncos Country Strong 2012!!!!!