A football coach that I respect a great deal (and someone who has forgotten more football than I’ll ever dream of knowing) once told me that football is the greatest team sport.
The Denver Broncos are proving to be a perfect example of just how true that is.
The Broncos’ overtime win over the Chargers on Sunday proved to be another example of how well they are playing together as a team. When they need a play on defense, somebody makes one. When they need a big play on offense, someone steps up to provide it. When it’s time for the special teams to come through, someone does just that.
Go ahead and give Tim Tebow all the credit if you want, but running back Willis McGahee says there are many reasons the Broncos are 5-1 the last six weeks.
“It’s a team thing,” McGahee said in the locker room after the game. “He can’t do it without the offense and we can’t do it without the defense, either. I congratulate him for being 5-1 but there are 52 other players who played their hearts out on that football field. It’s absolutely a beautiful thing and I am happy for him. You can’t do without everyone else on the team.”
Certainly Tebow is a big part of the Broncos playing so well. The energy and clutch play he has brought to the field over the last six weeks cannot and should not be minimized. Yes, he is learning on the job but he is also winning. That is impressive.
Just as importantly, the Broncos’ defense continues to shine. Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller are proving to be a dynamic and dominating pass rush duo. For the last several years, Broncos fans have been yearning to see a better pass rush. Now, the Broncos are delivering that and it is paying huge dividends. Ask quarterbacks like Matt Moore, Carson Palmer, Matt Cassel and Philip Rivers how they feel after they face the Broncos defense.
Let’s not forget special teams, either. Kicker Matt Prater consistently comes up big when the moment demands. Punter Britton Colquitt is regularly flipping the field and is showing he has a knack for punts that check up deep in opponents territory. And both the punt and kickoff coverage and return teams have regularly contributed, too.
“By winning today, the camaraderie has really grown and the trust is there, “ wide receiver Eric Decker said. “That’s what football teams need. You obviously don’t have to be the most talented team, but you’re going to be a good football team because you believe in everybody. That’s what really comes out of our defense that put us in position to win games.”
As a group, the Broncos are simply doing what they have to do to win. When that starts happening, the possibilities are endless.
“Whatever it takes. That is our motto right now, “McGahee said. “We will continue to do it.”
If they do that, I won’t put any limits on what can happen over the final five games…and potentially more.
What are your thoughts as the Broncos head to Minnesota this Sunday? Can they keep rolling?
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Mike
Tags: Mike Rice
I’m fully aware that somehow in this guy’s head it is really important, like life and death, and it is no a funny matter to me trust me. I feel for his inability to move on, which we all have to learn to do if we want to survive in life or on this blog.
When he was younger it would have been more like envy or jealousy – now it is pure competition and ambition.
I believe he`s Suicidal myself. I hope I`m wrong.
Not just Tebow same way its not just von doom on Defense or Colquit on punts, with no one to field it job is hard. Same way its not just McGhee, whole offense is nothing without the offensiveline. Its a team sport and a team win and we are all aware, Tebow gets the most attention as usual but this time mainly because he was never supposed to win or leaad a team to a win in the NFL. He was absolutely not supposed to succeed or so they said, but he is more than cutting it, and his style of football and energy is what has lifted this team to play at maximum potential. TRB
FOOTBALL: What a fun sport!!
Whether Adrian Peterson plays or not, the Vikes don`t have a prayer.
football blog ahead, LOL.
Strand – definitely not. Due to his intelligence and the special benefit he is to the blog – no way.
Good to know. I`m no Doctor or Psycho Therapist, thats for sure. Just a Bronco fan on this blog site. LOL
I see that the Bengals play at Steelers this weekend.
Still enjoying the ride!
Mr. Rice, the D has returned in Denver. And in a big way. Like, a Mile-High above the rest!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!
Loved the win! I see a faider show down!!
LMSDB!!
FTR
It’s hard to keep up on this site! But thanks to all the old blogers!! I get it.
I for one love winning aganst a winer like like SD Rivers!! But then again I am old and hold dislike all foes in the AFC
Goodman played well, best i ever seen him play!!!!!
Great team football being played in Mile High right now. Keep working for each other and the team can accomplish more than a highly talented group of individuals. Just ask the Philly Eagles or the Miami Heat!
Has anyone heard anything on Clady? I was worried when he went out on a few of those plays, I hope he is alright.Last year when he went down Orton got plastered allot….well he always got plastered because of those nimble feet of his but I’m just saying.
Wow, thanks to all for posting. I hadn’t checked it for a day or so and you all shared some great things. I appreciate it so much.
One quick note to bay…I don’t have all the details and don’t need them but I hope you are back up to full strength. Been meaning to send out good wishes.
Thanks to all.
Mike