So how will the Denver Broncos fair this season?
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I have held off on starting a thread on the 2015 edition of my favorite team.
But after beating and improved Raider squad in Oakland yesterday to start the season 5-0 I figured why not.
My current thoughts:
1. The Denver defense is carrying the team and it is very, very good;
2. The Denver offense is lacking an adequate running game;
3. The Denver offensive line is a work in progress;
4. Manning is one year older and his ability to deliver passes with accuracy and strength is declining (but he still can make plays). He can not carry the team on his back and must get help from other players on offense.
I can see Denver winning the AFC West again this year or alternatively grabbing a wild card spot. Thus another season in the playoffs is likely. Will be interesting to see how the team does against the best teams in the AFC later this year. I think that Denver plays New England at home this year. Should be interesting to watch.
But after beating and improved Raider squad in Oakland yesterday to start the season 5-0 I figured why not.
My current thoughts:
1. The Denver defense is carrying the team and it is very, very good;
2. The Denver offense is lacking an adequate running game;
3. The Denver offensive line is a work in progress;
4. Manning is one year older and his ability to deliver passes with accuracy and strength is declining (but he still can make plays). He can not carry the team on his back and must get help from other players on offense.
I can see Denver winning the AFC West again this year or alternatively grabbing a wild card spot. Thus another season in the playoffs is likely. Will be interesting to see how the team does against the best teams in the AFC later this year. I think that Denver plays New England at home this year. Should be interesting to watch.
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<< <i>Manning looks very old out there and is being carried by this team. I'd be stunned if he doesn't retire after this season. >>
My thoughts exactly. I'm a Manning fan and I hate seeing him struggle. I'm not sure if this is by design or if he has fallen that quick, but the offense is very dull. Curious to see how they fare against Green Bay in a couple of weeks.
...but you can't complain too much at 5-0.
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Hopefully they lose on November 29th
Keep up playing the way the team played last night and Denver might make some noise this year.
Looking forward to Denver's games against the Colts, Patriots, Bengals and an up and coming Raiders team.
Steve
News alert. Peyton on the injury report.
Upgraded to probable after practicing in full yesterday. Zero chance he misses the game.
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Great to see the old man hanging on just to break Favre's record.
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Do not know if this is possible and do not know if Manning or his backup will guide the team into the playoffs.
It would not surprise me to see Manning take a second seat to Brock O if Manning is unable to effectively run the Kubiak offensive scheme. If that is the case what would likely happen is that the team will announce that Manning is going on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
Now that the regular season is over I guess he was wrong. AFC West Champion (again) and the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs is a pretty good season for my favorite football team.
Now if you toss in the playoffs, then whether the Broncos do well or do "poorly" is currently unknown. I have doubts about Denver's ability to win another superbowl (2-5 so far with the 2014 Superbowl defeat to the Seahawks ranking up there with the 1990 55-10 loss to the 49rs). Playing at home in the playoffs is great, but I also have doubts about Denver playing the Steelers and Chiefs and Patriots. Hopefully the Broncos will surprise me and get back to the title game and play for another trophy.
One step closer are the Broncos to having a season where they do not perform "poorly".
Interesting that in both the AFC and the NFC the #1 and #2 seeds are playing for the conference titles and a trip to Super Bowl XXXXX (or is it Super Bowl XXXXXC, or is it Super Bowl 50 ???).
Manning was more of a game manager yesterday than the hero. Denver's defense was effective, keeping Pittsburg's point production low. Denver's offense was good enough to score 5 field goals and to muster a 4th quarter drive that allowed Denver's running game to eat up the clock and score a touchdown.
Will be interesting to see how New England does playing in Denver next weekend. Brady is 2-6 playing in Denver.
If Denver does make it back to the Super Bowl it would likely be an underdog against either Arizona or Carolina (simply because Denver has such a bad track record [2-5] in the big game).
Go Broncos.
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Since Manning signed with Denver for the 2012 season the teams have played 5 times. 3 times in New England and 2 times in Denver.
For the 3 games in New England the Patriots won 31-21 (on 10-7-2012), 34-31 (on 11-24-2013) and 43-21 (on 11-2-2014).
For the 2 games in Denver the Broncos won 26-16 (on 1-19-2014) and 30-24 (on 11-29-2015).
Next Sunday's game should be very entertaining. Two future HOF quarterback. Two franchises that have had a long run of success (except Denver in the Super Bowl). The defending Champs and a trip to the SB on the line. What is not too like, especially since the game is being played in Denver.
The Patriots v. Broncos games have been pretty competitive. Denver leads the series 26-20.
Since Manning signed with Denver for the 2012 season the teams have played 5 times. 3 times in New England and 2 times in Denver.
For the 3 games in New England the Patriots won 31-21 (on 10-7-2012), 34-31 (on 11-24-2013) and 43-21 (on 11-2-2014).
For the 2 games in Denver the Broncos won 26-16 (on 1-19-2014) and 30-24 (on 11-29-2015).
Next Sunday's game should be very entertaining. Two future HOF quarterback. Two franchises that have had a long run of success (except Denver in the Super Bowl). The defending Champs and a trip to the SB on the line. What is not too like, especially since the game is being played in Denver.
Since 2000 most super bowls have had a Brady or a manning in them. Some have even had both
It's been a nice ride for Denver, but I can't see them beating NE, even with home field.
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Last I checked, it is a team game. The Denver team won the game. Not Peyton Manning. He did a commendable job, as he is paid to do. Of course, he's no gunslinger out there anymore, plus he was battling the wind and his own Butterfinger'd receivers. When it has been all about him in the past, he's won a Super Bowl, but lost several other significant games. Could be his last chance to get as far as the league's title game. How rewarding that would be for him to finish it off with a trophy.
Of course it's a team game, Stew, no one is claiming otherwise. That said, the performance of the starting QB in an NFL game has a pretty significant effect on the outcome, too.
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Last I checked, it is a team game. The Denver team won the game. Not Peyton Manning. He did a commendable job, as he is paid to do. Of course, he's no gunslinger out there anymore, plus he was battling the wind and his own Butterfinger'd receivers. When it has been all about him in the past, he's won a Super Bowl, but lost several other significant games. Could be his last chance to get as far as the league's title game. How rewarding that would be for him to finish it off with a trophy.
Of course it's a team game, Stew, no one is claiming otherwise. That said, the performance of the starting QB in an NFL game has a pretty significant effect on the outcome, too.
You have suggested that Manning looks washed up. I contend that his team has become more important than him and that's a good thing. In the past, the press built up the Manning-is-G*D concept while he was at his very best. His Indianapolis teams featured good athletic talent at many positions, but it was always about him. The farce vs. Seattle 2 years ago was again built on his incredible regular season accomplishments, then he fell flat in February.
I believe this is a different guy playing QB for Denver now. Not a fling it downfield and score in 90 seconds offense anymore. He's a grinder today. He has the safest fallback position in his backup, Osweiler.
I like this Denver team. It feels like they are this year's best story. I hope they take it home. I can't stand Carolina celebrating everything from a touchdown to successfully filling a Gatorade cup. Arizona might have a shot if the Panthers play their usual game, but the Cardinals' best player isn't a QB, right? And New England, well, if they are the Super Bowl entry again this year, then I won't be adding orange food coloring to my chowder.
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I hope the air doesn't get let out of it.
Congrats to the Broncos and although I would like to see Arizona win if they can get to the super bowl it would be pretty cool if Manning could get another ring before he retires
The Denver defense won the game. The pressure put on Brady and the shout down of the NE running game prevented NE from getting going offensively. If Denver had not truned the ball over on the contested first half play thats was ruled a lateral NE would not have its first half touchdown and the game would have been over long before the late 4th quarter touchdown made it 20-18.
Manning played a good game, managing things and sustaining Denver's lead. Denver's receivers dropped some balls that should have been caught. Denver's running game was so so.
I expect that Denver will be a big underdog to Carolina (who put a beat down on Arizona). I really hope that the Super Bowl is competitive and not another blow out loss by Denver. I would like a repeat of the 1998 Superbowl where Greenbay was heaviliy favored and Denver surprised everyone with a 31-24 win.
Congrats to the Patriots for a great year and a tough AFC title game. Good luck in 2016
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A very exciting game today between Denver and NE.
The Denver defense won the game. The pressure put on Brady and the shout down of the NE running game prevented NE from getting going offensively. If Denver had not truned the ball over on the contested first half play thats was ruled a lateral NE would not have its first half touchdown and the game would have been over long before the late 4th quarter touchdown made it 20-18.
Manning played a good game, managing things and sustaining Denver's lead. Denver's receivers dropped some balls that should have been caught. Denver's running game was so so.
I expect that Denver will be a big underdog to Carolina (who put a beat down on Arizona). I really hope that the Super Bowl is competitive and not another blow out loss by Denver. I would like a repeat of the 1998 Superbowl where Greenbay was heaviliy favored and Denver surprised everyone with a 31-24 win.
Congrats to the Patriots for a great year and a tough AFC title game. Good luck in 2016
Pat's fan here licking my wounds. Congrat's. Great D
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I am happy to see a team with a good defense getting to the SB!
Will be interesting to see if Denvers pass rush can get to Newton.
I am happy to see a team with a good defense getting to the SB!
Will you be calling for an asterisk IF Manning wins and it's found out he cheated with HGH?
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He's already been called for two absolute horse$h!t plays!
Steve
If I were Kubiak, I'd pull Talib from the game now, before he costs the Broncos the game.
He's already been called for two absolute horse$h!t plays!
Steve
He's making Suh look like a piker
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Should also add that Denver did not put Carolina away when they had the chance. You can't keep Newton down the whole game.
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That taunting penalty cost Denver big time. Field position and probably pts. What is with these players? Get it under control. Just like the Bengals - Steelers game. There are Refs on the field and they will throw that yellow flag.
Should also add that Denver did not put Carolina away when they had the chance. You can't keep Newton down the whole game.
I guess you can keep him down
He's piling up the bruises , they are giving him the Tom Brady treatment
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