Tuesday, October 20, 2009

I think I am out of words

If someone had told me the Broncos would be 6-0 and the Titans 0-6 I would have slapped them in the face for being stupid. I'm just having a hard time getting my mind around this. I was so convinced they would be terrible. Even through all this winning I have been very skeptical and so have the analysts. But now the analysts are jumping on the band wagon and its making me even more nervous. We have been picked to lose every game, what happens when we are finally picked to win?
Last week may have been a feel good win for Josh McDaniels but last night was the feel good for Bronco nation, players included. There is some really bad blood between these two teams which made last night all that sweeter. Broncos barely got on the field for warm-ups before San Diego started talking smack, led by Shaun Phillips and Phillip Rivers. River was sacked 5 times and fumbled 3. Shaun Phillips did nothing except get de-cleated by Brandon Marshall on a sick crack back block. Keep talking San Diego.
Even with all this going on I really thought we would lose last night. In my weekly discussions with my boy, all-knowning football genius Caleb, we thought San Diego had most everything going in their favor. Must win situation, coming off a bye week, almost unstoppable passing game, and pissed off LaDainian Tomlinson. It seemed the Broncos were doomed, and the first quarter supported this. Rivers set a team record with 139 yards passing in the 1st. Denver didn't look like they could cover much of anything, and they were getting no pressure on Philips. Second quarter showed a little improvement. But we still gave up points. Our offense was struggling and the only reason we are in it, is because Eddie Royal went off. But what a turn around at halftime. McDaniels and Mike Nolan have been the masters of second half adjustments. In 6 games the Broncos have only given up 10 second half points. Still trying to digest that tidbit. Long story short, the Broncos are feeling teams then buckling down and bringing the heat. Last night was truly sastifying.
Kyle Orton has quietly been absolutely balling. Once again he did want he needed to win and did not turn the ball over. Sure Cutler would make more amazing plays and deep throws, but Cutler would consistently turn the ball over. As he continues to do in Chicago. Orton plays safe, and makes his throws. Couldn't hook up with Royal, but what an amazing throw to Sheffler. Perfect.

Yes- to 6-0. How can you argue with that?

No- to a bad defensive first quarter. Look like it would be a long night.

Yes- to Eddie Royal keeping us in the game with two huge returns for touchdowns. Its about time Eddie.

No- to giving up 20 first half points.

Yes- to second half adjustments. Truly amazing what the Broncos coaching staff has done to make changes between halfs. Broncos were outplayed in the first half and were saved by Royal. They completely outplayed the Chargers in the second half. It wasn't even close. Rivers was pressured the whole half and just couldn't get comfortable.

No- for Tony Kornhieser saying that Kyle Orton is the MVP after the first six games. C'mon man. Can't believe he has a TV show and Caleb and I don't. Somethings just aren't fair.

Yes- to Tony Sheffler joining the party this season. Keep bringing it.

No- To Jim Rome saying he would rather lose and look good then wear the Broncos retro's and win. What a dumbf*&@.

Yes- to Kyle Orton. Boy, you have done what you needed to. Don't think I can be hating anymore. Doesn't mean I have to like you though. Great play buddy.

No- No catches for Royal. Exhausted to much on the returns I guess.

Yes- to the fact that we won with a very medicore first half. We struggled running the ball, but kept churning them out. The passing game was not overwhelming, but came through when needed. Another week and the Broncos do just enough to win. They have a swagger that is fun to watch and the unity is overflowing. But again, lets see how they do when they lose one.

No- to all the crap about the Broncos retro uniforms. They were not that bad and they won. Let it go.

Yes- to a 3 1/2 game lead over the team that was suppose to run away with the AFC West. It was so easy analysts were laughing about it. The Broncos are a surprise, but don't ever by shocked by the Chargers. Norv Turner is horrible, that defense is terrible, and LT just doens't seem to have it anymore. Has much as I hate him Rivers is good, very good. Tighten up the defense, give Rivers more time to throw and this team can still make the playoffs.

So apparently I am not at a lost for words. It was bit long, but I can't remember being so excited about a Bronco win in some time. I could barely get to sleep last night I was so stooked. What a win. And good save on Royal, Caleb. Ironic that excuse you gave for his big play was a catch. He had none. Thanks man. I know it will never happen again, but I hope we can have another Packer/Bronco super bowl in our lifetimes. To bad you'll have to lose to us again.

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