This is a very exciting time for all of us at the Denver Broncos, and the excitement is palpable on multiple levels.
The new coaching staff that Head Coach Josh McDaniels has put together is truly dynamic. This is a group of individuals that is a lot of fun to work with and very professional. Even more notable, I believe, is their personal demeanor and how they treat people.
Every man in that group deserves credit for being such, but like a lot of things, it flows from the top.
And that’s Pat Bowlen in ownership and his new coach, McDaniels.
Followers of the Broncos are accustomed to the great enthusiasm which Mr. B. brings to the job, the team and the city, but Josh has truly taken this to a new level.
I wrote on my Twitter entry this morning that I have not seen such enthusiasm here in years, that the excitement level is bouncing off the walls at Broncos headquarters.
This is all true. I realize that anyone could say that as Vice President of Public Relations, it is my job to be enthusiastic and to convey it, and that some could be suspicious of how true that is.
Theodore Roosevelt, in my mind one of the greatest presidents in American history, gave what I consider to be the finest quote ever about the truth. To paraphrase it, we have a moral, legal and ethical obligation to tell the truth, but NO OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER to make sure people believe us.
So what I am saying is, I have been here for 32 years and in pro sports for 35 years, and I have seldom seen such excitement or enthusiasm. I don’t care whether you believe me or not.
Very soon, this enthusiasm will be here for all to see, so obvious and visible that someone would have to be hiding in a cave somewhere to miss it. When that tidal wave crests, it will be advisable to be prepared for it.
It is tangible, it is real, and an attitude like that is both infectious and capable of carrying an organization a long, long way.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
Its comforting to know that the excitement is there and can only build as the season starts. It has been a rough offseason but it is getting better and soon the fans will be able to provide their own excitement and enthusiasm which eventually leads to a very strong football team.
GO BRONCOS!!!!!
I think the players are smart enough to know when a coach means business and wants to win, regardless of some questionable actions I think they all see that the coach wants the team to win every week and will work tirelessly to make sure of it. That alone gains the players respect and only elevates their desire to play hard and win for him. When one player catches on, more players catch on – its exponential and then before you know it, you have a brotherhood who would fight, bleed and die for eachother. This is a great philosophy as a HC and I think many of us in a years time will be eternally grateful to have a guy like McDaniels running the show.
Dito orangecrushgrl. If everyone from Bowlen to the players are excited, then that is a head start over the last few seasons already. I am excited to get things rolling – I want to see some football. There are some things that I would have preferred to happen differently – like I am not sure what to do with my Cutler jersey. I have adjusted to that situation and am actually happy he is gone. I like that McDaniels hired Nolan, I liked the FA signings and I liked the draft. I also like the college kids they signed after the draft. I am thinking that we will win at least 9 games and possibly the division. Our offense should be in the top 5 and our defense should be middle of the road or a little better (ranked 11 – 16). I’m trying not to be overly optimistic but rather more realistic.
Broncos!!!!!!
I felt the excitement from the start. Trust me, I know about change. The changes coming will lift the fans to new heights and leave the naysayers with a knife and fork and a plate full of crow.
L.M. Alzado #77, I gave my Cutler jersey to my brother who lives in MN. No need for it anymore. Bought me a Knowshon jersey.
Thanks for the uplifting post Jim!
Definitely believable! I’m with you though not being concerned wheter it is believed, and in fact, hope that most people DON’T believe it. That’ll just be that many more people wondering ‘where did they come from’ and a huge amount of folks eating their words come post-season, if things go the way I’m hoping! I have a strong feeling we will end this season with a better record than last year – The ‘Royal’ Burn Unit (Eddie) and other awesome team members have been emitting that affable attitude, and I could see how that would catch on. Less than a month to go!!!
Jim, Darn good to hear from you again my man!
Hey it’s like this! That tidal wave you mentioned. Yeah, my surf boards been polished up for months now! I’m riding that thing with my boys all the way to the playoffs.
I LOVE what MacD has done with this team and Pat too! It took the biggest pair of things to move this franchise in another direction.
NO DOUBT! this is the BEST franchise in sports! we deserve the right to make change! and when it happens, EMBRACE IT! cuz if you don’t, you might get swallowed up by a Colorado Sunami!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
Great post Jim!! I think some people around here really need to read this. We have players and coaches and an organization more excited about this season than some of the fans… there is nothing wrong about being enthusiastic and positive about this season, why wouldn’t you be?? I’m excited and anxious to see what McDenver does with our offense and I’m definitely anxious to see a new improved defense.
Positive attitudes from the players and coaches is what this team needs… LONG overdue!!!! Positive thinking will get you farther than thinking we’ll fail because of some offseason decisions that were made.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
Jim… I know it doesn’t matter if we believe you or not but I surely DO! I can understand why some fans are still peeved about the whole situation with Cutler but what’s done is done right? Also, what many fans don’t understand is that, yes, Cutler was a “franchise player” last year, but it was because he threw 600 times, had no running backs to give the ball to, and had no defense to pick up the slack. Oh and not to mention our horrifying special teams. I think McD has tackled more of the teams problems from last year than many critics are willing to admit. He has completely overhauled the special teams- they will be a monster to deal with this year for opposing teams. We will have a stout and potentially explosive running game this year. Our defense WILL get tons of takeaways, unlike last year, and Orton WILL capitalize on them- something that Jay was never able to do. I am supremely excited for this year, and it is not difficult to believe that folks around Dove Valley are as well. Go BRONCOS!!!
Well that’s all good and dandy BUT will we be able to converse all that excitement into wins. That’s the bottom line.only time will tell.
GOO BRONCOS!!
orangecrushgrl….I really like that handle. I think we were made for each other..lol
Dynamic…I have three Cutler jerseys blue, white and orange. My son also has two. Thats five jerseys I been meaning to throw away but it just seems like a waste. Mabye we should all send our barely used Cutler jerseys to Jay and ask for a refund! haha
The doomsayers and naysayers in the mainstream media (e.g. Chris Carter, John Clayton, Jamie Dukes, James Hasty, Adam Schein, Solomon Wilcots, etc.) will continue to dismiss the Broncos in 2009 with statements that team morale is down, that the players don’t trust Josh McDaniels and that the Broncos will be one of the worst teams in the NFL. I couldn’t disagree more with them. Even though this was written by a public relations headman, I believe that there is a newfound enthusiasm at Dove Valley that has been lacking for a long time.
Will this enthusiasm translate to victories? Only time will tell. There is no sugarcoating the fact that the Broncos have a very difficult schedule and are putting in place new players and concepts at most positions, however, I feel the Broncos will do better than the vast majority are prognosticating.
Regardless of the wins and losses in 2009, I believe McDaniels deserves at least three seasons to fully implement his system and concepts before the fans and media give him their ultimate verdict. I love the fact that the Broncos have a team first mentality, that players will be held accountable and that an attitude of “whatever it takes to win and be the best” is a central focus.
Once again, time will tell if the newfound enthusiasm translates into wins. With anything, a good start is vital and I think the Broncos contrary to what the many doomsayers and naysayers say are off to good one heading into training camp and the 2009 season.
I hope the excitement stays throughout the season. I cant wait for it to start and cant wait to wear Bronco gear everyday.
For those asking about the Cutler jerseys:
Before the preseason bears vs Broncos game on August 30th., we are buring his jersey in Lot C 1 hr before gametime.
Hope to see you there…Go Broncos
Can’t quite say im drinking the koolaid yet but as a loyal broncos fan, its hard for me to not have at least a little taste. And to me it has an interesting taste, the kind of taste that makes you wonder, this is either really bold and ingenius or really disgusting. ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
In reality thats how I see this season, its either a masterpiece worthy of the highest praise, or a train wreck that will leave broncos fans wondering the last time they have ever seen their team so low.
Personally I have some excitement from the change but most importantly, I think we all can Agree we just luv to see the Broncos play some ball and thats what we are looking foward to the most: Cheering our team on.
~Heres Hoping We Shock The NFL
GO BRONCOS!!!
See this is what im saying folks..You get one person that shows some excitment and it starts to spread like wildfire!Thanks Jim for coming on and getting the excitement and enthusiasm going that we as DIE HARD Broncos fans needed to hear after going through this crazy off season.Stay positive boys and girls!!!!……
I’m one of those guys that was and remains very excited about McDaniels. I truly believe he will build a TEAM and they will be hard to beat.
I don’t see a lot of wins this year….but I really don’t see 40 point losses to the Raiders. That was a team that lost it’s heart.
If anyone quits on McD….I believe he will bench them and putt in a team player right away. I don’t see him as the type of guy to have “pet” players that can do whatever they want. (See Cutler)
Guess I had golf on the brain! PUTT!!! Ugh.
Aloha Everyone, Thank you Mr. Saccomano for this enthusiasm and keeping us updated here in Bronco Country after all the negativity that has been going around on the sport shows and headlines. I do agree that it does start from Mr. Bowlen and trickle down all the way to us die hard fans. I have been very excited ever since the FA/Draft and can’t wait to see what we can do out on the field. I know that training camp is right around the corner, Then the real test will start. I just hope that we can put it all together and just bring it to whom ever may stand in our way. GO BRONCOS!!!, I am with you all the way. Mahalo & GOD bless.
Wow! I can’t wait for this season
I too am very excited, and more so then I have been in a few years.
idk about the rest of the fans but im really excited to see what talents rulon davis possesses he seems like he might be this years wesley woodyard. nd im excited about his potential. Wut do you guys think ! later BRONCS
The thing here is to try and keep the enthusiasim up through the year. No doubt there maybe some downers but we need to remain positive on our teams season. (I feell a LOTR – ROTK speech coming up lol)
It will be so easy to slip back into the whinny and b*tchy mode, but I for one refuse to fall in to that catergory.
Trainging starts at the end of the month and “…I can feel it…com’n in the air tonight..ooohhh lord…and I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life.. oooh lord….oh lord…”
WAT TIME IS IT???????
This excitment is great. The Broncos are gonna do better than most people think. Folks…remember we have the best o-line in footbal and our defense is gonna be much better. We are gonna pound the rock with Moreno, Eddie will be the next Steve Smith, and our defense will def hold the line. Its great to hear from all the faithful Bronco fans out there.
Oh yeah This is my 1st post and I have been a bronco fan for over 20 yrs… Guess I’m just a littleslow to start networkin….haa
Your best post ever Jim , you’ll have us all naked painted blue and orange running through the streets! GO BRONCOS!
Every year the feeling of excitement and optimism is evident with the loyal Bronco fans! The newly assembled coaching staff looks strong and solidified. Our fan base is one of the best in the league, if not the VERY BEST!!
WE’RE READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL — JIM!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!
Here is an interesting link – Ranking the top 10 NFL cities!
Personally I think we’re #1!!!!
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/pgStory?contentId=9813222
I too am very excited about the 2009 season. I like all the changes that have taken place in Bronco Country. All the people that think the Broncos are going to be a horrible team are going to eat their words when the season starts.
bring on the season……..i’ve not seen this much excitement in broncoland since the first year shanny was coach……bring on the season….GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
royalbroncofan1, I can’t believe that they even have the Giants on the list? They play in Jersey, for Gods sake. Too funny. Broncos should be in the top 5.
Hey great post Jim!
I can not wait for the season to start, going to be awesome. Love being in front of the crowd and being able to rub it in and say I TOLD YOU SO!
Anyway are we going to be able to do the big bon fire of the relic jerseys at the end of the season? If so why not let fans bring any of their Cutler p.o.s.’s and throw them in the fire as well?
I don’t think they deserve to be in with our teams clothing even if it is being torched, but seems like another reason to get a good showing to the bon fire, as well as keep some way to drunk people from setting their own flames to Cutler in the parking lot unsupervised!
That being said I look forward to even better posts informing us all throughout training camp sir! Don’t let us down now that you’ve shared your excitement!
This is the best and probably most important post of the whole offseason. Thanks Jim and I look forward to seeing a great season. I’m not expecting the Super Bowl but I would like to see a competitive team that has some real bright spots for the upcoming few years. And everyone should forget Cutler. Let’s compare he and Orton’s stats and…. well…. meltdowns at the end of the season. We’re behind you Kyle and your leadership qualities will undoubtedly show themselves on Sunday. Strong arms are fine… but leaders win Super Bowls. Go Broncos!!!
I too am STOKED about the new season. I cant wait to see how Moreno Performs and How the tandem of Moreno and Hillis work out.
I love all of our RBs and I cant wait to see our final list of WRs. I dont expect a whole lot from our defense other than an improvement. I think that unit will still need another year to get chemistry and gel before we can expect a whole lot. I do however look forward to seeing our offense do a lot of scoring.
Hell I cant wait till camp starts to read about how everyone is progressing I just love our TEAM.
I for one have seen the enthusiasm that Jim speaks of – even Marshall spoke with ESPN the other day he said the team has bought into McD’s system and the team is extremely enthusiastic!
Everyone says we’ll be the laughing stock of the NFL this upcoming season – I still do not see the logic. Because Cutler is no longer our QB? While Cutler had a God Gifted arm, he had a ton of turnovers. Not the brightest bulb in the box when it came to last second decisions. And thats with only having the greatest line in NFL allowing only 12 sacks last year, and having arguably the best receiving corps.
Orton, while not having the same talent, makes up for that with his smarts. He does not put the ball where he knows it cannot go. Orton did not have the same talent around him, or any for that matter, and yet his stats are slightly under what Jay’s were last year.
I don’t see us coming out dead last. Our defense has improved – our offense has improved. There is no tape on our team that others can study. We are a fresh team, with a whole new look. And since McD likes to switch things up every game, all the other teams can do is guess.
That to me, as another head coach in the NFL, is intimidating.
The re-building has begun…We WILL suprise the MSM clowns that have been bashing the Broncos all off season…Our schedule will dictate that we will still have a tough season this year, but we will all see the benefits of the new players and coaching staff and we will challenge for the division Championship…I can pronmise you that the other players and coaches in the league will not be underestimating our Broncos, and we should not either!!!
From the stripped socks; to the 77′ playoffs, from my time watching practices at UNC, to now, this team and organization has been classy! I pay attention and believe this article is not just public relations. I have admired you Jim and the leadership of this team because you guys “keep it real.” Especially would like to thank Mr. B for he truly is an owner that believes in his team, city and state. I will always support any coach, and any player of this team that adhere’s to this history of integrity.
Ya’ at eeh ‘abini , ado’o nizho’nigo diiji ‘adooleel!! (good morning and have a wonderful day!!)
Cheers to 2009! Go Orange and Blue!!!
I don’t think I have ever seen one article create so much enthusiasm. This is great. We will suprise a lot of people. Training camp is right around the corner – yes!!!!
Well with all this positive talk I am expecting real good things this season, I just hope me and other Bronco fans will not be disappointed. I can not take another losing season.
Too late, Jim. I was excited since the Cheerleaders pictures posts, hehehe.
Go Broncooos!
How did the saints get higher than us? GO BRONCOS!!!!
Hey Jim, I’ve been looking for the actually quote you sited but without any luck. Anyway you can post the original quote or tell me how to find it? I really like the idea behind it. Thanks!
Let the naysayers, doubters and haters feel however it is that they “feel.” Crow is a dish best served cold and I will relish the opportunity to watch them feast on it.
Well said broncochick1…..Forget Cutler..he’s GONE!!!! I think Orton is gonna suprise the league this year….Im geting very antsy!!Lets Go!! DynamicDave:Sept 27th brutha..Raiders!! And i will be making my triumphant return to watch that win with you!! STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE!!!!
Dynamicdave: no doubt – I was surprised by Giants ranking as well!
Oh My God,
I can’t wait to see it for myself. I have a really good feeling about coach McDaniels and I think this team is going to rock.
The West will be ours again!!!
Go Broncos!
LBWilson – think I’m one step ahead of ya!! I’m so far beyond antsy for this season its not even funny! Can hardly contain myself!! So excited I have no words!!
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
The enthusiasm is so effusive at Dove Creek, insomuch that it can’t help but rub off on all of us as fans. Those who have been critical of the Broncos will soon eat their words. Kyle Orton will do just fine for us and the pieces are in place for Denver to consistently triumph. GO BRONCOS!!!
07elway:I hear ya!!!I was coming home from work tonite listening to one of the football shows on Sirius(i wont dignify these jerks by saying the show name)but once again another knucklehead saying how wrong McD was in handling Cutler,and Orton is not a good fit for the offense,BLAH BLAH BLAH…I so bad want this season to get started…Alot of people are gonna owe Orton a BIG apology….
STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE!!!!
I am beginning to think that alot of people are underestimating the changes we’ve made on defense. I was skeptical at first too, but upon further review, the ruling on the field has been overturned! That was cheesy but it fits so its staying. Anyhow, I think with the size and athleticism of our d-lineman, and the speed and athleticism of our backers, plus B-Dawwk and Champ leading the db’s, we’re gonna surprise alot of people and show solid improvement over last year. While I’m still not expecting us to go to the Super Bowl yet, we are obviously headed in the right direction. We will be a more consistant football team and oddly enough, SD better come ready to play this year when they face us, which couldn’t be said of the past few years. It’s almost time!
That’s so true LB – ALOT of people will owe Orton and McDaniels an apology for underestimating them before they’ve even had the chance to play one down. Its pathetic they assume the worst before one game let alone training camp. Where is the support around here?? I just can’t wait till this team proves EVERYONE wrong and shuts ‘em up!! Will be a glorious day for me and I will most definitely brag about it. If McD can help turn this team around and get it going in the right direction… bragging rights will be well deserved! I’ll enjoy too! hahahaha
However, if I’m wrong then I’m wrong… I can admit that. But I don’t think I’ll be wrong about how improved they’ll be this season on both sidse of the ball. This year is gonna be so different… that AFC West division belongs to us!! No excuses!!
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
MAN,…….I know for a fact this is going to be the best season we have had in a long time. our offense is set EVEN WITH KYLE ORTON BEHIND CENTER. Our “D” will shock all the bronco haters who are claiming we will fall apart. I personally ‘am very tired of hearing people cry about coach McDaniels, and all the changes he has made. Bronco fans give this man some support and a chance. It the broncos against the nfl and media all day long.
07Elway:Well said…..And also,im liking this switch to the 3-4 defense again.It’s reminding me of the old Orange Crush Days!!You can’t overlook the fact that we had a very dismal defense last year,it really made me feel like it was a loooong season.But McD came in and he did what he needed to do,he upgraded the defense.Aquiring Dawkins??Cmon that is so huge..I know some people have doubts about McD,But he did address the problem areas.I’m expecting great things this season…..
STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE!!!!