Over the past few weeks, the Denver Broncos have made their intentions clear: they are going to run the football. A lot.
So while Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan may be known for his multiple personnel groupings and aggressive blitzes geared towards rattling quarterbacks, he knows it won’t matter if his team can’t limit the Denver rushing attack Thursday night.
“This week is going to be about stopping the run,” Ryan said in a conference call earlier today. “I think that’s going to be the main priority. Obviously, going against Denver their priority is to run the football, and you have to be able to stop it.
“You don’t have to worry about playing pass defense or rushing the passer because they won’t throw it. I think that’s the number one challenge this week.”
Last week in Kansas City the Broncos ran the ball 55 times for 244 yards and quarterback Tim Tebow attempted only eight passes en route to a 17-10 victory.
Some call it “winning ugly”. Ryan isn’t one of them.
“Nobody cares,” he said. “You don’t have to apologize for winning.”
In fact, Ryan appreciated the Broncos run-heavy style.
“I think this past game was really interesting,” Ryan said. “(Tim Tebow) only put the ball up in the air eight times, but that’s really all they needed to. They were able to move the football really effectively on the ground.
“The 55 rushing attempts I think any football fan, true football fan, appreciates that kind of style of play.”
Head Coach John Fox said Monday he would like to develop more balance offensively, but there was no need to steer away from the run game vs. the Chiefs.
And when Tebow needed a crucial third-down completion he hit wide receiver Eric Decker, a player Ryan called “underrated,” in stride for a 56-yard score.
“He only completed two balls, but one of them was right on the money for a touchdown,” Ryan said. “A difference in that game.”
Overall, Ryan said he’s been impressed with what Tebow has brought to the Denver offense.
“It might not be as pretty as some of these other guys standing back there, but he gives you so much more,” Ryan said of Tebow. “He’s a guy that can run; he’s a guy that improvises, and you have to stay on your coverage.”
Tags: New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Week 11
of course Bay 24-10 Jets….unfortunately….and then a loooong period to have to reflect on it….then SD ruins Thanksgiving…hopefully we can get the Minnesota win so we have a shot at 6-10
6-10, I like it that’s my prediction, LOL.
@brian good counter. shoot even Tebow has more dawgers than what Orton has.
Haha…. Carnage.. You are the definition of Debby Downer. To each his own buddy. Bronc on…
Apparently with the game on the line throwing the ball is Orton’s weekness as well.
So if Tebow wouldn’t have come from Florida or won the Heisman it would be ok? So it is Tebow’s fault that the media blows everything out of proportion?
Besides, I hear what you’re saying, as a fan my heart I’m just happy to be winning. My head says Tebow has a lot of work to do to become a better QB. Each week I say how he needs to improve his mechanics and reads. And you’re right the team is playing better. Maybe we should start Orton this week and beat the Jets passing the ball this week.
If we start Orton this week he will fumble the ball multiple times just like he did last year late in the game to nyj
That would throw a heck of a curve ball at Ryan who just said ““You don’t have to worry about playing pass defense or rushing the passer because they won’t throw it.”
Orton has baby horse feet and until he improves his foot coordination and quickness he will be quickly 4gotten
Brian, so this is Orton’s weekness, so how does he do on the weekend, haha.
Boy – I put a burr under youse guys saddles, and you really responded …
The point is – why take a guy’s strengths away from him and turn him into a traditional NFL QB … why not take real advantage of his strengths and put him into a position to succeed?? …
You may think they are doing that, and it sure worked against KC, and even worked against the Raiders – but – when the Broncos face a REAL defense, they WILL get hammered again … the really good teams WILL take our running game away – and then we’re left w/ a guy who’s going against his strengths … I know there aren’t many on here who believe that, but I sure do … what I’m really trying to say is this – if we want to be an 8 – 8 team every year, then proceed along this path … we’ll win against the likes of KC, but we won’t win against the elite in the league … you may say, as our OL and defense improves, we’ll really be competitive in all phases of the game … I’m sure that’s true – I just don’t feel w/ the TOTAL TEBOW, we’re on the right path …
As for Orton – he’s history … there are a lot of reasons why he “failed” – do you imagine he’d do better w/ our improved OL and defense?? … I do … but that’s speculation (as all of this is) and the truth is he has NO future in Denver … as least as far as I see it …
And you guys whining about how you couldn’t get “up” for the games when Orton did QB – that’s really your problem … as far as him not getting the team to buy into his QBing – I don’t know – and I’m pretty darn sure that you don’t know either …
But – it is what it is … Thursday’s game should prove very interesting … If they don’t need Tebow’s arm, we have a good chance … if they DO need Tebow’s arm, he might do it … at any rate – it’ll be interesting … another step along the way …
BTW, when Ryan says you don’t have to worry about rushing the passer I think he is setting up a trap because he will send all kinds of blitz packages as usual, just watch, pretty sly that Ryan.
carnage,you would rather have Orton in,with the game on the line….how many times has he choked????????
You are a Tebow basher,you have been bashing him all year!!!
just saying.
I hope Rex truly believes we won’t pass. TT’s downfield accuracy is exceptional. His snaps under center are looking more fluid. True passing plays can open BIGTIME alleys to take off and run with the rock.
CarnageBronc, I think if you check you will find that Kellen Moore of Boise State is now the all-time winningest QB in FBS history with 46, one more than Colt McCoy with 45. That being said, I would venture to say that McCoy’s were probably a little harder to get than Moore’s!
Nobody can predict what the Jets will do on Defense….if Tebow has to throw the ball we need to get the TEs involved imo!!!
I think our Defense will decide our fate Thursday night!
Carnage Tebow can pass the ball. Did you not watch the San Diego game, what about the Okland game. He holds on to the ball, so wat, he’s thrown 1 pick and the game was over by then . 7TD-1INT we got a running back that can throw the ball, maybe not as accurate as elite QB’s yet, but he gets the job done. He completes 2 passes in a game and we win, all that tells me is that are backs are getting freed up bcuz of the threat that tebow can run the ball. His last completion did seal the game and it was an accurate pass. I agree with bay; watching Orton was like a funeral, while watching tebow is like a action movie. He’s what 23yrs old and has a contract through next year. If we go to the superbol and win it off of a unconventional offense, i bet you’d still say Orton would have gotten us that far too..not saying we win the SB. Tebow can throw, i hope he’s going to throw his ass off this game just to surprise the jets. If our receivers make plays on the ball like lloyd n BMarsh did , we would throw more
To each his own Wiemin, I’m at peace with however you see the Broncos road to success because in the meantime I’m having fun watching the Tebow led Broncos and even if it’s my fault that I couldn’t enjoy watching Orton, I tried but just couldn’t make myself do that any longer, the man killed all the fun out of it for me, that is the truth of the matter as far as I’m concerned, and I’m glad you could enjoy him so much, wish that could of been the case for me.
Just wondering:
When the game isn’t going well and nothing is working – what types of thoughts are most likely to put determination and fire into a player?
Would it be the Hummer you couldn’t purchase…or children who will live without treatment in a third world country?
Tebow Foundation to build children’s hospital in Philippines
12:37 P.M. EST, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
The Tim Tebow Foundation announced on Tuesday a plan to partner with CURE International to build a children’s hospital in the Philippines.
Tebow — the former Gators standout, Heisman Trophy winner and now starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos — was born in the Philippines. Groundbreaking will be held in January with the 30-bed surgical facility focusing on orthopedics opening in Davao City in mid-2013.
“I was born in the Philippines and my parents have been missionaries to that area since 1985. The Philippines have always had a special place in my heart,” Tebow said in a release. “I’m excited to be a part of this hospital that will bring healing to thousands of children who would not otherwise have access to care.”
Expected cost for the hospital is $3 million, with donors from CURE and the Tebow Foundation sharing the costs. According to the release, about one-third of the children treated at the hospital are expected to be charity cases.
“Throughout the world, 80 million children suffer every day with crippling conditions like clubfoot and spine deformities, conditions that are correctable with surgery,” said Dr. Scott Harrison, the founder and president of CURE International. “We feel blessed that the Tim Tebow Foundation has chosen to partner with us to bring first-world quality care and spiritual healing to the children of the Philippines.”
Posted by Mandy Housenick
(c)2011 The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.)
McCoy and Moore are in Conferences with weak Defenses,which means their wins are meaningless!
Neither team would come close to winning that many games if they were up against an SEC Defense,week after week,just saying!
I love all the prophets who keep saying Tebow won’t succeed. Come on we are winning!!!!!! And still there are people here who still only can try and find the negatives. I believe that Tebow ill improve as a passer over time. Come on! How can someone throw 88 TD passes and have a 66% completion percentage playing Division 1 and not be able to throw the football. I just don’t understand people who can only bring up the negatives while our Broncos are winning a making great strides every week.
To: CarnageBronc
The Detroit game was the epitome of trying to force Tebow to be a pocket passer and not let him play his game. It was a miserable failure and it must have been the deciding factor in the total re-direction in the offense that we have seen lately. The “IT” factor is a fairy tale but truly, Tebow is a very special player with some very special talents and its stupid to not capitalize on them. There can be no doubt at this point, that since Tebow took over the team from Orton, we have gone in a whole new direction, and it is a good one! You have got to attribute at least some of that to Tim Tebow’s leadership and winning drive. He will get better in the passing game and will continue to elevate the competitiveness of the Broncos, and I think ultimately make us superbowl contenders. But only if the coaching staff continues to; surround him with talent (instead of trading them away), build on his strengths, and develope his weaknesses.
I trust Lance Ball and Jeremiah Johnson, but I have a man crush on WillieMac(Willis McGahee 4 the lamen). Even if the jets know we are going to rush the ball 55x. Lets raize up and run right at them. They are a reeling team right know. Lets make a STATEMENT broncos.
BFE, agreed 100%! The Big 12 is totally built on ofense and Boise State spends its time beating up the local high schools except about once a year. I don’t think either would do well in the SEC but at least Vandy would have somebody to pick on!
Yeah, the SEC is the greatest conference, except for Tennessee, LOL.
bay has the right attitude,just sit back and enjoy watching Broncos football again,it’s entertaining again,for the first time,in a long time!!!
Tebow brings excitement back to a team,that has been in a slump for 2 years,and wins!!!but still he gets bashed…GEEEEEESH!!!!
bay,I’m havin’ fun too bro!!!!
Now that’s not a burr under someone’s saddle, that’s a scorpion in BFE’s drawers, haha.
I breathed a huge sigh off relief when we hired Elway. However my passion for this team can’t possibly make my attitude sit back and relax. Sitting back relaxing is what happens when when you lose 59 – 14 in your house
Man that was a low blow,you can blame Lane Kiffin for UT’s slump!!
bay,UT lost their starting QB (ranked 5th nationally at the time)and #1 WR(ranked 3rd nationally at the time).
henryac…….Vandy is doing pretty good this year!!!
Alwayz forwardz never backwardz broncos
Was that a counter blow for knocking Texas???lol.
Yeah, I did noticed that, LOL.
We’ll talk about this later buddy,I gotta go pick up my little girl from cheerleading practice,later!
BFE, Vandy always sneaks up and bites somebody in the SEC on the butt when they aren’t expecting it! Been doing it for years. They just have such high academic standards that a lot of prospects can’t get in. They are also the only school in the SEC without a full time Athletic Director which has got to make it tough on the coaches.
well, glad to come away with a win the last couple weeks, and those venues alone make it sweet but to just run it down their throats all day!! that takes toughness. thats old school ball imo. I just hope that they start working in a few more passes. After all, 4 weeks ago we were all screaming that we “had to find out what we have with Tebow”. Never throwing the ball doesnt really help us figure that out! Heck we KNOW Tebow can run the ball and hand off. I want to see him getting better in the passing game! Winning now is great but i would also like to not forget about the future entirely. Still need to answer some questions I think!! But hey, I’m smiling!!
Broncos 20
Jets 16
Bay – wanted to verify you have my game prediction. Also wanted to ask again what the scoop is on season predictions?
Win now, Tebow can pass in the offseason
Broncos 20-6
My prediction for the week
Denver 27
Jets 17
Sanchez will turn the ball over his coach thinks he is stupid and I agree.
Got you down 35-17 Bronco win and season record predictions are taken only during the wo weeks preceeding the first game of the regular season, it’s a good way to get the Bronco fans pulse for how we did in the draft, FA, during all the off season and of course the strength of schedule.
This year it broke down like this:
3 bloggers picked 5-11
1 x 6-9-1
13 x 6-10
14 x 7-9
1 x 8-7-1
14 x 8-8
17 x 9-7
15 x 10-6
7 x 11-5
1 x 12-4, the only one with no shot now, LOL, that would be Broncfalls.
The McD Error got the fan base to be all over the map as you can tell, usually you would have a little more optimisim in the predictions.
Try it for next season.
Bay – prediction this week.
Jets – Broncos 17- 23
Revis is talkin crap about Tebow…so this week I would love to see either Tebow plow Revis or Tebow throw a touchdown to a Revis guarded receiver!
I want to see Tebow and Decker burn Revis twice this game. How about a bomb to Matthew Willis getting behind the backfield for another TD. Let her rip!!
Tebow and Decker burning Revis twice for TD`s that is.
Thanks Bay – Too bad – but it certainly wouldn’t be fair to pick mid-season now that everything has changed. You taking next years predictions yet? LOL
Under Orton I would have picked a 2-14 season with Luck as the….prize.
Now – my unofficial – not to be marked down as meaning anything (you offered an unofficial prediction – Ha) prediction is with the majority. 9-7.
I think the Broncos with Tebow lose two more games this season, and this game against the Jets has the markings of a potential loss. I think that Ryan defenses, in spite of his big mouth, match up against the Denver offense better than almost any other NFL defense. OTOH – while Big Rex has the mental understanding – I don’t think his players will be assimilate the program any better than KC did.
I`d rather want Champ on my team over Revis. Champ`s humble. Revis talks some smack to stir the game. Not a bad thing though but Champ`s still the man!!
Picking a season record after the 9th game is definitely the way to go, LOL. For next year like I said season record predictions are only taken during the two weeks preceeding the first regular season game, long ways to go, we’ll have the draft contest well before that.
“As for Orton – he’s history … there are a lot of reasons why he “failed” – do you imagine he’d do better w/ our improved OL and defense?? … I do … but that’s speculation” -WIEMINCA dude ARE YOU SERIOUS??? IM SORRY, but thats a joke! Orton couldnt get it done, period. why are they winning now? JUST BECAUSE THE O’LINE AND DEFENSE??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA the defense is playing better cuz theyre not on the field ALL the time like before. face it…. Tebow is helping this team win, ugly or not, and you and Carnage can go suck it together!
All Revis is doing is trying to sucker Tebow into throwing it his way because he is already bummed he won’t get much action if any at all. I’m sure the coaches aren’t going to let Tim fall for that, only fans do that, LOL.
I too am wondering at what point carnage and weimen and others, critical of Tebow, actually start to enjoy the Broncos again? I mean, what does it take?
Will getting to the playoffs do it? AFC championship game? SB?
Would a 300 yard passing game do it for you? A game with 70% completions and no INT’s?
Just wondering.
I think that when Tebow gets a SB ring, some will still be saying, “he’s not a quarterback!!!.” I’m laughing!!!
I didn’t enjoy watching Orton for the majority of over two years, now it’s somebody else’s turn to experience pain and I don’t care how long it lasts, LOL.