The Denver Broncos are right where they want to be. They are in the playoffs but still not picked to do too much.
“We love being underdogs,” linebacker Joe Mays said on Tuesday. “There’s no pressure. We just get going and play our style of football and just try to prove everybody wrong like we’ve been doing all year.”
I can’t imagine there are too many people outside of the Rocky Mountain region that are seriously going to pick the Broncos to defeat the Patriots. There are likely quite a few people in the region that will take the Patriots, even though those people might very well being pulling for the Broncos to spring an upset.
The Broncos probably don’t mind any of that one bit.
It has been amazing how through all the ups and downs, turmoil, uncertainty, inconsistency and injuries, the Broncos have somehow found a way to scratch and claw their way into the AFC divisional playoffs. At the very least, their accomplishment to this point is sensational. Inconceivable and unreal are the words that come to my mind.
The question now is where will this story end? Quarterback Tim Tebow was asked this week where the story of this season stands for him.
“None of us exactly know,” Tebow admitted. “But it’s a fun journey and we’re excited and every week trying to learn and improve and get better and not just look forward to the destination but enjoy the journey.”
What a journey it has been. Please excuse the Broncos for believing it will continue beyond this weekend.
“We’re confident (with) the way our season has gone and where we’re at,” head coach John Fox stated. “It’s a huge test no doubt to go up there against a very experienced team, a team that has been playoff-tested. That’s why there’s only eight (teams) left.”
While NFL players tend to say all the right things when few people give them a chance to win, they also tend to be the sort that wants to show the unbelievers to be wrong. That can be an extremely powerful position in which to be.
The Broncos believe they can beat the Patriots and I dare say they believe they will win. That kind of thinking should make for a very interesting game.
Perhaps the favored Patriots will do what so many people expect them to do, which is bring the Broncos’ crazy season crashing to an end.
But perhaps the Underdogs are ready to write yet another improbable chapter in a season that gets more magical by the week.
What will happen on Saturday night? Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Mike
Tags: Mike Rice
I think it will be a difficult game for sure. What has me excited is how we started out playing against them earlier this season. I know it doesn’t do good to dwell on the past and we did end up getting blown out, but we had some fire inside our bellies to begin that game. We need that same fire only about 2x, 3x, or more for this game without the mistakes of course. I think if we’ve learned anything this season about the Broncos is..Never Say Never!
Great article Mike. I tend to agree. This has been a dream season for us Bronco fans, and I for one don’t want it to end. The ending of the movie is not here. Everything is in our favor this weekend. We are the only team that has given the Pats a hard time in beating and the record speaks for that. I think it is what 6-2 Broncos in the win favor, so this is a very winable game.
I love being the underdog!
OFFICIAL PREDICTION
BRONCOS 26
pansies 23
The way I see this, if you take away the points we “gave” to them the last time, we beat them. Simple, cut the mistakes and play Bronco football. We are in it to win it.
Lady GaGa said she is a Giants fan,but Tebow is what a f’n champion looks like,LOL.
BONUS FOOTBALL!!!! PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM
BONUS FOOTBALL!!!! PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM
DENVER BRONCOS!!!! PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM…
Today is Friday the 13th!!!! LIVE ACTION!!!! GET YOU SOME!!!!
VON TEBOW FOOTBALL!!!! PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM
JUST BELIEVE!!!!
FTP
Just a question and I apologize if it’s been brought up, but do we think Tebow has solidified his starting role for next season?
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!
I do.
Are you mocking me Brian?!?!?!? LOL…
Yes… Tebow was going to be the started next season regardless of the playoffs…
the playoffs reinforced what some of us have said all along!!! Tebow will be the Starter… If Jacksonville doesn’t pony up 3 first rounders for him plus a DT…
VON TEBOW BABY… Gotta have a TEBOW!!!
Hiya folks . I prayed to my Heavenly Father for Dawkins neck to be Healed,so he can play tommarow and I so Hopeful he we answer this prayer of mine.Dawkins didnt play in the last match up against Pats.So I Know the Team willbe rejuevianted to play and win with his ENERGY AND PASSION,He is the QB of D-fence.Keep the Faith and Keep on Believing because we serve a AWESOME GOD.WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE.
*starter
100% sure hes the starter… they have to give him at least 1 full season, with a good draft and offseason see what he can do. No QQ to start next year!!!
Hey TC…. Didn’t you see the sign on the GATE…
***NO SOLICITORS***
Jeebus is here, but he’s wearing a TEBOW JERSEY and simply cheering like the Rest of us….
I don’t really see why they wouldn’t have him as the starter next year. Sure, there are still some holes in his game, but he has shown the ability to make the passes when needed……he just needs to do it on a more consistent basis. I’m still not completely sold on him as our franchise QB just yet…….but I think he’s done enough this year to warrent the starting job next season and give him another chance to prove himself.
I also believe he has earned the starting job next season, but I also believe it is his to lose as well. Could you just imagine the aftermath of NOT starting Tebow. He’s had his ups and downs, but it isn’t like he’s completely stunk it up. There would probably be riots!
Hey Mike……thanks for the post.
How can you not believe at this point?
I actually believe that the 3 game skid was prob what the team needed, in a wierd sort of way. It brought them all back down to earth and made them realize that it will take more than just devine intervention to win games……and if you don’t play well as a team, you’re not going to win.
I think the way they backed into the playoffs has made them appreciate where they are and making them work harder to shut everyone’s mouth that they don’t belong.
TT’s performance last week with his arm was remarkable……and boy did we need it. Not just to win the game, but to show NE that hey, unlike last game, we’re gonna come at you from all angles.
If the broncos can avoid the costly turnovers and cause a few themselves on D, I don’t see any reason why we can’t move on to the AFC championship game.
GO BRONCOS!
Agreed completely killer. Plus, he’s insanely popular; it’s good press and money for the organization.
I beleived he earned the job before the steelers victory but after the steelers victory … he proved alot more from the passing stand point that there is hope of him as a passer … even tho some of us long knew that.
The thing is this team needs alot of help. Wasting an early pick on a QB never sat well with me … when we need CB, DT and possibly MLB/S … Defense can keep the worst offenses in a game. Defense is said to win championships for a reason. Baltimore won 1 with an avg Qb … even now flacco is nothing much. They just run and defend well. So defense was the best way to go all along as Tebow improved. TE is also another important thing. ALL young QBs need TE help. They are safety blankets. We are still working on that here in Denver. Aaron Hernandez would be nice to have. Him and Tebow once played together afterall.
BFE, yea bro … i need to burn it lol … back then I wasn’t as die hard as I am now. Just liked charles woodson lol.
TRB
LOL@Brian… I said that exact same thing on this blog about a month ago lol but ya man he is improving there will be ups and downs but he deserves a full season… I am no way saying hes the next franchise qb either but give the kid a chance to succeed!!
*** Bronco Trivia***
Besides TEBOW JERSEY’s, can you name the NUMBER 1 Selling Item in Sports Talk Radio for this week?!?
***Bronco Trivia*** (ANSWER)
MOUTHWASH!!!! So the Haters and Waiters can get the taste of FOOT out of thier mouths!!!!
Like Doom said on soundfx “WOW … and 2nd quarter is usually our worst Quarter”
and
“Thats it. All we gotta do is win the turnover margin and we got this”
(this was before the McGahee 2nd fumble)
TRB
TRB at least trade it in for a packers woodson jersey! lol
TRB- I am a Huge Woodson fan myself… Michigan is my College Team of Choice…
Lets Go Broncos!!! Lets Go Tebow!!! WIN Baby WIN!!!!!!
Sad news from the World of Professional Skiing… (for Bay)
Sarah Burke (CAN) had surgery today to stop bleeding in her brain after a fall in Practice… she is in a medically induced coma…
Good Luck Sarah
Bay was a Skiier in his day, so he will appreciate her struggle, after his own nearly fatal crash
Well im out guys sleep time lol hope Orange friday treats everyone well!! Nice chatting with everyone. GO BRONCOS!!!!!
Yeah BT we are all feeling for her!!! Hoping for a speedy recovery, nice gesture man!
Friday the 13th…such a magical day…Saturday the 14th….even more magical!!!!! Lets Go Boyzzzzz Beat the Pats in their house!!!! Broncos 4 LIFE!!!
LMFAO! Best clip from SoundFX last night…
When Doom didn’t realize we won after the overtime TD….DJ Williams goes over and says to Doom sitting on the bench:
“We won! Yes…We won! A Touchdown wins it! Now get your a$$ up!” priceless!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
Later StC… B-R-O-N-C-O-S BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS!!!
Man I would LOVE to be in Denver right now to see all the coolness there!!!! Nothing here where I’m at except me and my Orange Jersey!!! ORANGE CRUSH!!!!!! It’s Miller Time!!!! It’s Tebow Time!!!! It’s defiantly BRONCO Time!!!! WIN Baby WIN!!!!!
BEst wishes to her sarah indeed
Yea that was the quote of sound FX … Doom had no idea it was over. Than man looked tired lol
Other quote of the day was convo between Big Ben and Brian Leftwich about DMT … they were like … “Is that a tightend?” “No I think its a receiver” “whatever he is he is big” “Yea I think he is supposed to be the next Calvin Johnson or soemthing” lol
Both those quotes were funny.
Being the UnderDogs!!! Hummmmm…That’s the reason why I became a Die Hard Broncos Fan to begin with…..Such SWEET Victory! WIN Broncos WIN!!!
Happy Orange Friday!!!! Have a safe flight Boyzzzzz! I’m outty for now! Have a fantastic day Broncos Fanzzzz!
Final thing before I go im sure some of you have seen this but it is amazing and I recommend you check it out solid lines in the song. Blue and Orange baby!! Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPhtQV–mZE
AHHHH one more lol!
sorry if either of these have been posted but everyone has to see these!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=FVz0tDJeqh8
‘DTTD 2012′ This is how I personally will refer to the Tebow to Thamas Touchdown that put us past the Steelers…
DTTD 2012 = Birth of Two Legends!!!
DTTD 2012 = Playoff Victory
DTTD 2012 = GREAT TIMES IN BRONCO COUNTRY
O BABY…. ONE MORE DAY!!! then MORE PLAYOFF FOOTBALL!!!
I’m SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!
See you all this evening….
ONE LOVE BRONCO COUNTRY
VON TEBOW FOOTBALL BABY!!!! JUST BELIEVE!
FTP
LET’S GO BRONCOS!!!!!! I agree with many of you. If we don’t turn the ball over 3 times to 0 by the Patriots we win the last game againts rthem. It bothers me that none of the analysts mention that. They just say “the Patriots blew the Broncos out of the water.” It was the turnovers that killed us!!!! The Patriots are not the better team in my opinion. They have a winning culture, while our guys had to learn how to win together this season on the fly. In my opinion, that is the main reason the Pats had a better record. The Broncos have gone through a lot of change this year and are now hitting their groove. This will be a very tough game but I for one believe.
30-20 BRONCOS!!!!!!! Even though it’ll be cold, let’s bring the heat. I wanna see our D roughing up brady somethin fierce.
The weather prediction I saw yesterday said it may be as cold as 10 degres by the end of the game. To me, that plays right into the hands of our running game. I said it a month ago when Denver lost to the Pats that without the turnovers, they might win the game. Denver has nothing to lose and all to gain while the Pats have a lot to loose. Provided Denver keeps it close in this one and plays 4 quarters, they win this game! We haven’t put together 4 full quarters much of the season. If we do that, watch out! Broncos all the way!
im so dissapointed in TRB you need to burn that raider jersey.lol well if you think that is weird i saw some of our own players with raider and vikings jerseys in there lockers not sure the reason but they are there.
Big D 44, long time bro. Hey we`ll win this one. BRING IT!!!!!!!!!
people had there faith tested during those 3 days of losing,you dont really learn who people are till you go through difficult times.God never abandons us in difficult times only people without Character do.
Hey Strand, I know I haven’t been consistent on my posting. I’ve been really busy. But Icheck the blogs when I have a chance. This is so awesome!!!!!! It’s finally enjoyable to be a Broncos fan this year again. I am as diehard as they come and the past 5 years since we lost in the AFC championship have not been fun. Broncos for Life!!!!! Let’s go beat down the Pats!!!!!
Just sit back and watch the miracle. We’re gonna win baby!
Saw the prayer for Dawkins to heal and play this weekend… Is there a chance he’ll be in??? What about Miller’s thumb, any one know the injury report yet?
I know your a lifer bro, just good to see ya. Your right, this is incredible! Its only gonna get better through this next great Broncos era! BRING IT!!!!