You guys might have heard about a plan Demaryius and I had last week. We had this idea to throw an alley-oop after his touchdown. Salt and Pepper, one guy throws to another guy, just to have some fun. I don’t think we realized the repercussions or the consequences of something like that. We joke and laugh about calling Brandon Stokley “Daddy” in the locker room, but to have a guy that kind of in the heat of battle has that understanding to stop us and say it’s not good right now, I’m very thankful obviously that we saved a penalty in a big situation and probably a fine, too.
He grabbed the ball from me and goes, “What are you doing? You’re going to get fined and you’re going to get a penalty.” At that point I knew, OK, that was dumb.
But rest assured the lob would have been right on target. I’ve had some experience in high school lobbing it up to a couple teammates.
As far as this week, I think my message would be we talked about the fact that great teams string together wins. That’s our focus, but obviously one at a time. We want to be more consistent toward the end of the year and really pick up what our strengths are, create that identity and just play together as a team, not as individuals. More as a unit and as a team.
Cincinnati definitely matches the physicality of the rest of the AFC North. We played them last year and it was the same thing — we have to strap them up and play a physical game. It’s going to be the same at their house. They do play in a very physical division and we know they want to come downhill and hit people on defense and run the ball on offense. We’ve just got to make sure we match that intensity and match that physicality.
Today’s Halloween, and I am more wrapped up in it now because Jessica loves Halloween. We’ve got our house pretty decked out for the kids. I don’t know, we’ll probably have like five kids come visit. I’m definitely getting more into the holiday season with her around. I’ll probably dress up — I think I’m going to be a lobster. She’s going to be a mermaid. So we’ll see how it goes.
Happy Halloween and talk to you next week.
Tags: Alley-Oop, Brandon Stokley, Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Halloween, Salt and Pepper
Haha, mermaid and a lobster, should be an interesting duo. What is your top Halloween costume that you have worn (or if you could pick any)? Did you ever dress up as a specific football player?
@dgap
Sorry. I didn’t mean any harm.
Miller was last years Rookie of the year. He is already worlds better in coverage and against the run than he was last year. Williams has been starter quality but never jump off the page good. Miller in his second year is already better at both than Williams. That doesnt even factor in the pass rush Miller brings.
If it wasnt for JJ Watt in Houston, Miller would have already wrapped up DPOY. He has been that good.
@RH709
Eh, no worries. We just have differing opinions on the quality and progression of our linebackers is all. I just can’t buy Miller as high as you seem to be selling him right now, though I do believe he will be better than DJ at those things in time. I also don’t believe Miller has DPOY type consistency or production yet this year, though I do think he’s a top ten kind of guy for sure has an opportunity to contest for the award with 9 games left.
Broncos Country:
We have a team that is coming together! Old school style!!
FTR
I get having fun…. But I think pulling a stunt like this shows more focus on showmanship and less focus on being a professional. This community deserves better than that. Talk about a potential momentum killer…. We want champions not ocho cinco’s.
I appreciate a good argument.
what is nice is that some of these other LBs are getting a chance and they seem to be progressing quickly. Having Del Rio who played LB at a high level may be really contributing to the developement of these young guys.
I appreciate that DT and Decker wanted to have a little fun and show their camaraderie. It would’ve been a bonehead move but I’d've laughed, and I’m definitely glad Stokely could be on top of things and stop that. I like hearing that the team seems to be in really positive spirits and yet still focusing on each individual opponent. Best of luck on Sunday Decker! Let’s try and not have to have “daddy” catch a deflection to win this one though huh?
Best of luck on Sunday Deck and keep the enthusiasm going. Just temper it a little until the game is over. We are all proud of our team and I think a little fun is something everyone needs on the job as long as it doesn’t hurt the team. GO BRONCOS
http://www.denverpost.com/classics/ci_21891697/colorado-classics-don-horn-former-denver-broncos-quarterback?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-sports-broncos+%28Denver+Post%3A+Sports%3A+Broncos%29
Bay, here’s some Random Bronco History that you will enjoy… found it on the Green Bay Packers feed oddly enough
I hope its ok for others to read the posting Turtle. oops Too late.
Of Course Wolfe! haha I thought posting the link would beat having to read the cut and paste version in the morning! Congrats on your Prediction Victory!
Thanks Turtle
Mr. Decker,
I’m very interested to know from the ‘Broncos Mouth’ what professional athletes hold dearest to them when it comes to pay for play performance leagues such as the NFL; Would you give the Broncos a discount in your next contract to help build a team that could win Multiple Championships (not that there aren’t other opportunities to play for good teams) or do you take the biggest offer available regardless of who it is?(and I understand that you may have a childhood favorite team that you may discount if the opportunity arises and I don’t expect you to tell us which team that would be either) I only ask because you and DMT together really create nightmares for secondaries and with Peyton throwing you the ball it has been a real pleasure to watch! Thank You!
PS Please tell Julius Thomas and Knowshon that some of us are still pulling for them as well!!!
B-R-O-N-C-O-S BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS!!!