Coming off a postseason that saw two games decided in overtime, NFL team owners approved on Tuesday an overtime rule change in the playoffs.
Starting in the upcoming 2010 season, overtime in the postseason won’t always be “sudden death.” If a team wins the coin toss and drives down the field for a touchdown, the game is still over. But if the team wins the coin toss and then kicks a field goal, the other team gets the ball with a chance to either tie the game with a field goal or win it with a touchdown.
If the game is tied after both teams have had a posession, play will continue under the normal “sudden death” rules.
The owners voted 28-4 in favor of the proposal at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. The Broncos were among the 28 teams that approved the rule change.
“We always talk about situational football with (Head) Coach (Josh) McDaniels, and I’m sure he’ll have us prepared however it turns out,” Renaldo Hill said earlier in the day. “There’s always some new wrinkle that they have in the league each year, and we’ll be prepared.”
-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com
I just read that Andy Reid is entertaining possible offers from the Bills and the Raiders for Donovan McNabb. Could you imagine Mcnabb as a Raider?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-mcnabbtraderumors032410
OC, I know you have been as good a supporter of McD’s integrity as you have been an attacker of Orton’s abilities and I would imagine that somehow the truth lies somewhere in the middle, McD doesn’t show quite the integrity you claim him to have and Orton is not as poorly equipped ability wise as you claim him to be.
McD has made countless comments as to what his view of a player is only to turn around and handle it in a complete opposite manner. Of course he has had those turn around for a reason or another, some of them justified, but it still doesn’t take away the fact that the man has very little people skill with both the media and the players, and it ended up hurting us greatly at the end of last season, it’s just as simple as that. I don’t think going into it point # by point # is going to change the fact that the man needs a diplomacy course real bad. No one is perfect is all I am saying, and it happens that dealing with people is not McD’s forte, so I say unless there is improvment there, he will have a real short life span in Denver, just like late last year part of the players gave up on the team and that is simply not acceptable. It’s the HC’s job to see that the focus and respect remain throughout the season with everyone in the organization and he failed badly in that endeavor.
One thing he said in the breakfeast press conference yesterday is that he probably was too strict with some of the players about certain things, because he didn’t really know them and what he could expect of them and he would interact differently in the future, or something to that effect. Well, it would be nice if he went ahead and started working on that right now, instead of telling us a montgh ago how he under utilized Hillis this year and how he would get him more involved next year, only to trade him two weeks later. Yeah I know, it’s because something better came up, he had a chance to get Quinn and he went for it, but anyone who saw how he put Hillis in the dog house last year knows he had no intention of keeping him, at least I knew that, so why does he need to say stuff like that, he doesn’t, he needs to think more long term about earning the respect of his players than quoting about them the flavor of the day and then dismiss them, not cool either way you look at it. Anyway, sounds like you might be having a bad day, don’t usually see you that hot under the collar, hope your day gets better.
This is the transcript of what McD said yesterday I was referring to above:
On some of the biggest lessons he will take out of his first season as a head coach
“I think you have to come in with a certain philosophy and a certain belief in what you think can win. That’s what we tried to do in that first year. Certainly, everything didn’t go perfectly, but I think that to put that out there and then be able to adjust it as you need to adjust it in order to fit your team – I know my team better. I know my players better – I know the way they’re going to react. I know our staff better. Those are some things that I think will help us make the adjustments we need to make going forward a lot quicker, a lot easier than last year. I think sometimes you’re afraid to be a little flexible in that first year because you’re not as sure about who you’re dealing with.
Texark-fan, anyone who refers to others opinions as b.s. just because you don’t agree with it is pretty short minded and for you to quit posting because of it, well I don’t know what this is, but sorry you feel that way. This is a forum, people speak out and you rebute if you wish, it’s a lot more constructive than turning your back when things don’t go your way. You can’t silence the masses, but you can try to reason with it. To each his own I guess…
well said bay, I was just about to address texark as well
Its not that serious dude, agree to disagree. Lord knows I do it a lot with the Marshall thing lol.
TRB, you and I coudn’t be more different in our views of Marshall, yet that doesn’t stop me to respect a lot of the stuff you have to say. You are right, it’s all about taking it all on the lighter side, there is nothing malicious going on, I look at it as constructive fun. Hell if everybody agreed with no different point of views, this would be the least productive forum ever, just a bunch of hardcore cheerleaders cheering for everything the Broncos do just because they do it. Like I always say, they pay professional cheerleaders to do that.
LOL Bay,
You better watch what you say about cheerleaders. They read this blog.
One time I said something and they removed it. HAHA
For the madden nerds like me……………..
http://maddennfl.easports.com/blog.action
I hear you florio, however I respectfully stated what their job is about, nothing remotely embarassing there, I wish I could get paid for cheerleading, they tell me I don’t have the legs for it though, LOL.
bay, reason with it? bay stop and look back there were alot of blogers on this site, then you started trying to control it with posting your opinions. some I agree with and some I don’t. some times you bring new thoughts into things but you and others but mostly you, try and ram your opinion down others and you call them out like this. you can not let any thing slide by without putting your 2cents in. you say Marshall is out of here. this may be true but somepeople donot think so and when they say anything you got to repeat your self about well this happened or that happened. How do you K N O W marsh is out? how do you K N O W what the locker room was like? you DON’T. I t is just what you think. you say it is alot more constructive than turning my back when things don’t go my way……I suppose you think cutting down everyone and thing is constructive
Hey if its your dream go after it.
LOL
tex,
I have to agree with you a little bit. sometimes it does feel like that.
But hey….at least it’s not like was with Dynamic Dave.
ya, I remember dave, mono, 007 where are they now?
Dave just left Fanhuddle. IDk where he is now.
Havent seen mono.
are you refering to hometeam007 or 07elway?
cuz elway is at brocos are best.
@texark-fan: Sometimes you gotta have tough skin. Sometimes my comments get shot down like a lame duck with only one good wing. Other times they spark some interest, and other times no one reads them at all. I’m a big fan of constructive arguing, so when I put comments and others have a different view I’ll put in my 2 cents, heck I usually put in my dollars worth on some discussions. Point is don’t let those types of things get you down, just choose to not read them or not respond.
good advice brian-schneider.
They are always guys who post more on some sites than others, it doesn’t mean they are trying to control it, just means they have more time on their hands, last year it was Dynamic Dave, 07elway and others, now it’s sndvl, TRB, BFE, I and others. Don’t be so insecure to think I am trying to push anything down your throat, everything I post is just my opinion and in fact I finish most of my post that way. Anyhow sorry you feel that way, some others do to, and I would simply recommend you guys scroll through my posts without reading them if they are so offensive to you. Trust me there are some posts out here that are just as oppressive to me as mine are to you, I just choose to scroll right through them without wasting any of my time. When you have 50/60 year old men conversing with teenagers, it’s amazing things can go as smoothly as they do here, think about that for a moment and when was the last time you could have a good conversation with somebody a generation or two away from yours about something you have in common, not very often, and I enjoy the opportunity.
sorry 07elway and I can remember hometown too. where has every one gone and why?
So I’m going to stir the pot. ESPN is reportting that “Step 2″ of the Marshall talks is going foward in Seattle. Not sure what “Step 2″ consists of, but I have a feeling Seattle is going to drop a bomb. Whether that bomb consists of PB & J or shrapnel is yet to be seen or felt.
Thats why I prefer blogging here, than on any other site. Ive been reading these blogs for a few years (DP, espn, fanhuddle) this one seems to offer the best insight. And you get an occasional response from the experts!!!
But back to the official Denver Broncos blog, we have our habitual users as baylin pointed out. For us football junkies there is no offseason. Then the part timers, like grace and FTR to name a few. But we also see the random drive thru’s…like the poster who always spell Orten’s name wrong…
Its diverse, full of different opinions and can get heated at times. But the one constant is that those of us who do post are all dihard Bronco fans.
Except the guy who posts every month that he is a Redskins fan!!!!
Keep it coming Bronco Bloggers 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
bay, thank you for being responsive in a VERY nice manor. bay you are 54 to 56 if I recall correct but I am already on S/S. With the things that I am reading between the lines here and there I will back off. NOT turning my back LOL becouse I am here everyday. the thing you said about younger people is true but I get away with it couse I am still “a kid” at heart.
Hometeam is still here.
Ashley is finishing up college so she is crazy busy.
Dr. Chris is pretty busy with school but I still talk to him.
Unfortunately, we may not need this change to kick in until we can catch a playoff berth. Not doubting our future chances, but in recent years we haven’t really lost a playoff game from overtime rulings
Texark-fan, no hard feelings here, just glad to know we have another over the hill fully Bronco dedicated guy on board.
Makes you wonder if teams will just elect to go for it then on 4th and short in OT?
I did NOT like Tatum. Maybe when he was with us the first time, but I don’t remember then so well. Tatum was just too inconsistent. He was as likely to lose 5 yards as break a huge run for 20+. I liked Mike Bell, though. He kinda got gypped by Shanahan when he got moved to fullback then cut. I forget who he was making room for even. I like Blount better than Gerhart. Gerhart has been hurt more. Or was it the other way around? Either way, I like the less-injured one better. But I still think Charles Scott would be the best fit. He would be a GREAT power back and 3rd down back. Kind of like Hillis.
Oh wow I forgot I was looking at past posts. That must have seemed really random.
Texark sorry if I don’t run back to the site hoping for a response fast enough. Get over yourself.
Oc
Marsh acted up in practice but mcd also had a returning starter sent straight to practice squad. I’d be upset too. Orton and mcd flopped in cincy, they should have lost that game if it wasn’t for ortons horrible accuracy. Cutler was told many things and one bowlen said he would have a say it what goes down, bates gets fired the next day. And bowlen was quoted as saying the team wouldn’t have a GM. Who hires a hc without hiring a gm first? And I’m talking about mcd saying hillis would be incorporated NEXT season. I wasn’t even talking about last year.
Get your list right when throwing stones at me.
Speaking of random drive thru’s….
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bay,
I respect all of you guys and I totally ain’t hot under the collar or mad or anything bro. Its just that a few of you keep saying “McD is a liar” or “you can’t believe anything McD says”. I just want to find out which statements you guys think are lies because I don’t get the feeling that he is trying to lie to us. I’ve listened closely to what he says and he is pretty much telling it like it is. I think calling someone a “liar” is a very strong statement and should be followed up with sound facts.
I totally agree with your statement above and have called McD out on this very blog for not having good mentoring and human resources skills. I just think there is a big difference between someone who is not rubbing everyone the right direction and someone who is flat out lying to be decietful or distructive.
We all get to have our opinions and that is what makes the blog fun. Once again I am not mad at anyone. I’m just expressing another point of view to this subject.
Bronc On Bay!
Oc I’m not trying to bash anyones beliefs either. We all have our reseasonings and opinions. I will say since this time last year there were alot more mcd lovers. They are becoming fewer and fewer as time has gone on. Entire stadium week 17 was filled with intense booing in the first quarter. They weren’t booing orton.
Bay did point out mcd has acknowledged his decisions with certain players and such, so before I cast the reeves cloud over him I will give him another year. But his leash is short and he knows it. If they win 6 games or less next year I think he’s gone
I’m not “throwing stones” Drunkenbronc, just a different point of view and sound reasoning to go with it.
I give you reasoning and you see missiles. No wonder you think Josh is a liar.
None of those things you mention convict McD of lying. They are just all decisions that you don’t agree with.
I hear you OC, for what it’s worth I never called McD a liar, I said you can’t trust what’s coming out of his mouth, meaning he might not knowingly be doing it, but his actions often differ from his words, not saying he is maliciously or purposely lying about things, it just ends up kind of looking that way. But I would buy the fact that his immaturity is more responsible for those oversights than thinking he is lying purposely to attain goals. But it’s still not good enough, as you say we both agree he needs to work on his HR skills.
WIN 6 GAMES! THE HORROR!
Well you can keep calling him a saint and I’ll keep calling him a liar.
Point is last year defensive coordinator was an issue, this year the same
dline an issue last year, same as this year. Running back an issue last year, same as this year. Inside lb a problem last year, same as this year.
Telling the fans hillis will be more involved with the offense NEXT season is a flat out lie. Just like the simms comments before he got released. Right decision yes, horrible way of doing it.
wow…. seems like everyone is really stressed out today or something! did everyones dog get ran over or something? lmao i get a kick out of this whole thing! im on this blog daily and enjoy all the differences of opinions but my favorite is when 2 groups go at each other! i feel like i should be buying a ticket and some popcorn. awesome!! thanks to all who participated today. lol
Rayjr26, and I was just thinking after the last few posts, how come I’m getting all the grief? There is no justice I tell you, LOL.
I just want to say that i did not know that Bates got fired he said he left because his job was uncertain and McD was aalready a QB coach. But i could be wrong
Lmao. I’m edgy cause I’m sober right now!
OC and texarkan,I’m not afraid to say what I believe,just ask Baylin,we disagree all the time,but still respect each others opinion,no reason to put people down for their opinion,if that was the case it wouldn’t be worth it.And I can’t sit here all day and wait on posts,I’ll try to get back to you sooner the next time we disagree,by the way nice post Baylin and DB.
DrunkenBronc talking about McD is like sndvl drunk talking about McD, LMAO!!!
If you are gonna praise McD on here you will have to admit when he’s wrong too,or you’ll get bashed.
Haha bay you just put me in a good mood.
Right on bfe. In the end we are all orange and blue. It’s alot more fun trashing chief charger and raider fans.
DB exactly what the Blog is all about,no enemies here.
BFE, I’d tell you thanks for the backing, but I wouldn’t want anyone to think we are ganging up on them, some curious posting today for sure, it must be something in the air, couldn’t be in the beer, mine is just fine, LOL.
bay, I think you hit the nail on the head with “the fact that his immaturity is more responsible for those oversights”.
Drunkenbronc, you could be right if McD can’t muster up 6 or more wins he could be shown the door but that would suck to start all over again. Every coach gets love when they win and hate when they lose. I’m hoping we will win 9-10 games this year and go to the playoffs… Then Marsh and McD can manhug and we can all feel more confident about our future with this (stubborn) young coach… just my humble opinion
ILMSDB!!!
sobriety sucks!! drink one or 11 for me would ya!
maybe its spring fever.
i think it would be the beginning of a downward spiral into afc west cellar if we switched coaches after just 2 seasons! didnt wade phillips get 3 seasons at least? could be wrong. just remember that was a dismal time in broncos history! i believe to really see what McD can do he is going to need 3 seasons. course if we are in the bottom 5 in the league this year then disregard my 3 season statement! lmao
OC, I Love Me Some Denver Broncos, cool one, I’m catching on, LOL.
Definitely not in the beer mine is ice cold and fine.LOL…rayjr I’ll drink 1 or 13 for ya.LOL