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Broncos vs. Patriots 4th Quarter Open Thread

4TH QUARTER

Category Broncos Patriots
Score 10 42
Rushing Yards
31 car. 123 yards (4.0 ypc) 20 car. 130 yards (6.2 ypc)
Passing Yards
33 321
Total Yards 156 451
3rd Down Conversions 4-13 3-5
T.O.P 25:02 19:58
Turnovers
1 2

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Funny how you can go from the highest highs

to the lowest lows. Such a bad showing from EVERYBODY!

New England has shown us how far we are away from the top 10 teams

We must junk the Tebow-offense and get into the NFL.
Being sacked 8 times with 15 plays for losses just shows the inability of the offense.

Yawn.

I don’t suppose giving up 45 points would have anything to do with it. Or having an offensive line that gets almost no pass protection whatsoever.

can we get the safety from Tennesse

In the off season and leave Bruton in Boston?

It's a young team that seriously overachieved this season

They just ran into a much better team

You're right

I hope fans will realize this after the sting of this loss fades.

and a much better coaching staff
I will _never_ give credit to a coaching tree that mainly produced McDumbass.

Wait and see.

hes being groomed to be the successor
And now a delightful 4th QTR experience awaits us all = Go Broncos
U G L Y
I know it's great to run up the score and all

But Bellicheck had better hope that Brady doesn’t get hurt at the end of this game. Leaving him in is a pretty stupid decision at this point.

It's TEBOW time
Not against NE. They have put Tebow Time with batteries required
why would any one think brady could get hurt? we haven't been in the same zip code all night
Let's win the 4th Q guys, down 3-0 right now ;)
GO BRONCOS!!!!
do you think if I went to a strip club

a stripper may pity me if I told her I was a Broncos fan?

depends how much money you throw at her
well I'm hoping for so much pity

that it’s free

no you need to be down 38 points for that much pity to kick in!
well

I hate to say it but I’m going to need the Pats to put up a few more points here

Depends what town you're in!
ROFL

The real question is do you really think her pitying you will have any effect on how much you’ll be paying there?

Do it.

And let me know, so I have a future reference.

Were you npot earlier talking about having Gronks baby?

Or was that someone else? I am confused :D!

yea it was a wack joke

I lack a uterus but I’m sure Gronk could probably figure out a way

The first Ghost Rider movie sucked

Why would the sequel be better?

I saw a preview where he was taking a piss and the piss was fire.

That alone makes it better.

not unitl they cut Nic Cage
Yeeeeah, I wouldn't even have rebooted that franchise let _alone_ continued it...

I’m sure you’re excited for Green Lantern 2.

Cage had his entire fortune stolen by his stock broker.

Gotta work.

My wife is questioning my sanity for watching this game

Gotta take the Lows with the Highs…

I'm here with you man....

My wife went back to read her Nook at halftime….

We may be sick....

But this is likely the last Bronco football we’ll see until August…

Like the addict……I just need one more hit….:)

On the bright side we have other sports where the local teams should be good.

Maybe the Nugs can finally stop being the Cubs of the NBA this year?

whats a nook?
Like a kindle....

But different…

when you give up 2 TD's in the final 2 mins of a first half
I was at the Detroit game earlier this year

Stayed through that too

Heh...my wife also with her Nook.
Well, I know are a loyal fan.
Can't watch

We did better than expected for the year. Let’s hope fora great off season.

yeah all in all the season was great, went out on a sour note but we will be better next year!
I just want to see who keeps playing and who tanks...other than McCoy that is.
Folks....we are a very young team who made great strides this year....look at the big picture :)
and also managed to make the elite 8
i hope we the Qb coach
sorry i hope we fire the QB coach
Just realized it was 4th qtr - 3rd qtr thread still going strong
God does have a sense of humor
Its gonna be about 8 months till we see our boys again

Let’s enjoy the last part of the game!

Wow a run on 1st down ..really??
Don't know about you but I love seeing all the trolls coming out!

Since their teams quiting playing weeks ago they have to come here!! Keep saying how bad we are because your team is on the couch just like you!

yeah the Jags can kiss Hochsteins ass
at least they got a true Running back that can help the QB

MJD Would Have Help Tebow Win This Game

Many have id's stating they are Bronco fans

Go figure.

These losers have to take their opportunities when they can.
We could run that play all night
I don't understand why those are offered at the beginning of the game
Where is the OL blocking
not been there all night
I'm thankful to get to watch the two extra games.

…a surprising end to the season. Thanks Broncos.

Would have been nice if they showed up for both though.
No , another 1st down run.

Not watching, just gamethreading. Has the OL been as horrible as I’ve read?

Worse

I see 33 yards passing and think Tebow has been horrendous, but if he has no time to throw, then …

He has someone in his face as soon as he sets

Or, if playaction, as soon as he turns around.

Tons of drops...

Tebow hasn’t been good, but he’s been hit before he can turn around, and when he does make a play the receivers are dropping them

I want to keep a real objective perspective of Tebow. I know his limitations, but I also want to understand why he’s having a poor game.

He needs work....but no way is this loss on him...
True statement Kgrone
My expert analysis is

YES

Better
I see what you did there . . .
Tom Nalen and company they are not
Worse
They have been bad at pass blocking since the season began so when they're put in that situation early in the game....

yeah they look REALLY bad. The whole group needs more work together.

lets bubble screen the hell oiut od this
Man our OLine git man handled tonight
handled like

Brady handles little Joshy McDick

Gee , I wonder where that was in the first half.
quick throws? OMG!!
why not work on

passing?

these runs are such a

give up to me. Unacceptable

Feels like I'm watching a Pre season game
except in the post season

Maybe we’ll play like the post season come pre season

We are...for next season
I got am idea..lets run on 1st down!
Great Learning Experience

Post season play is an invaluable lesson in what it takes to get to the dance. This is all gravy in a rebuilding year. If you everyone on this team will not want to get back here and redeem this outing then you dont know football or football players :)

should say .....*you think
yep! still so proud of this team.
ya sure? TT would have been much better next year if he held a clipboard this season....lol!!
Your name says it all :)
let Tebow call his own plays?
he might lose the game

Didn’t most QBs call their own plays? Back in the day?

In defense of McCoy, it is hard to call a good game plan when you have your head up your butt!
how about this...

*muffled voice….“SCVREEAN PATHSS!!”

there, I did it.

And three healthy receivers. And a bunch of no-name tight ends. And a line that can't pass block. And a young very raw QB.
Well

just do the best we can from here on out and keep the momentum going into the offseason. NO BLEEPING LOCKOUT :)

Defenseless receivers?

What?

This is the coaches giving up and it really pisses me off!!!!

Run, run, pass, run , run pass, run, run, pass, run, run, pass.

What are you talking about

This is the best play calling all game!!! Do you just say things to prove you are trolling!

I hope the Ravens/TExans raped the Pats
that's bad grammar

they can only “raped” the Pats after it happened, but be assured, New England will choke

lol yeah wanted to say rape, got excited when I saw Thomas run down the sideline
Hey we may score!
and the comeback begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it too late to to complain about the offensive game plan and playcalling
Its never too late to state the obvious
the broncos should have scored more points
it started 7 mins left in the first half.....we were still in it at that point....disgusting to say the least
I think McCoy is the rain man

just mutters run-run-pass to himself all week

3 minutes to wapner!
Thomas is the ONLY Wr we have that comes back to the ball
thank you... eddie runs his routes out of bounds
lance ball blew that guy up!
Get the TD

Then onside kick
Then another TD
Then onside kick
Then another TD
Then onside kick
Then another TD
Then onside kick
Then another TD

Then we got a ball game!

I like your style.
Hahaha,,,thats the plan!!!!
reminds me of Carl Weathers

baby we got a stew going

And point conversions every time just for fun
2 point conversions
Best thing I've heard all night. My new favorite 4 words

Bronco football in Jan!

DT good but not still fully healthy

Tebow is limping slightly, but still going after it.

Gotta be excited about the way DT came on after getting healthy
We got our Gronk, he's #88, we just need one more guy like that!
Brian Quick look him up
Core

Broncos have a strong core. But we have holes to fill. No sir surprise there. We knew that coming in. For the first year in rebuilding I would say we are a success. A few more play makers and a full off season and we’llx continue on this path of success. Just remember we made the playoffs and beat a great team in the first round. Only good things to come.

Just tell me when to turn on the sprinklers.
is it 4 TDs?

Broncos time!

5 but that's ok
yea, got ahead
wouldn't have minded fooling myself for a little while longer tho.Ha!
this game shows us

just how far we really are from being able to compete week in and week out. I think tonight it has been on the lines. The DL has no push whatsoever up front. we have edge rushers but nothing up the middle. Their big guys kill us up the gut. Also we have to have 2 TE in to block and still can not keep Tebow in the pocket long enough to throw a pass.

We have got to get a better scheme passing the ball to go with this great threat we have.

Denzel is still a BAMF. Gotta see that movie.
Do you guys think it would be crazy to go after CJ2K this offseason?

Tennessee is looking to offload him

More like CJ<1K.

Yes...

Way too much money for any RB. But especially one who quit after getting his big contract.

depends on what they want
nothing's crazy Chuk

Tebow’s our QB

And they should--

—he’s pretty much done

Yes - When Michael Bush is available
I wonder what would happen if we ran the same offense as NE - Could Tebow run it?
He isn't comfortable throwing the quick passes yet...

I don’t get that… you would think a young QB would rather get used to a West Coast style offense.

Seems like he has to see the WR open before he'll throw

I think he needs to work on anticipation. He’s still a bit of a street-baller. I have high hope for him with an offseason as the #1 though.

possibly - he certainly would benefit from having Gronk & Hernandez as TE taregts
He did pretty good with Hernandez at Florida
Would love to see Blackmon.....

I have a feeling he’s gone about 20 picks before us, though.

Get a little closer then a JUMP PASS
yes! Teebs needs confidence.
and it would be fun
I am glad I dvr'd several of the games from this year so I can make myself feel better
Hope you have last week..
Relationships have been hurt in my family as mocking of Tebow's faith began with such glee. Hating Tim personally won't standwith me and makes me sad.

Rooting against the Broncos I can take but mocking Tim and his faith as if he ever did something to negatively affect them is not cool.

Telll them to read the Rick Reilly piece, and the post on here about the Steelers game.

He’s as authentic as anyone can get. He does more for people than those mocking him.

I posted it. Still getting the classic "God was buys" "Tim just said God Dammit" "TIm was too busy reading Bible instead of playbook" type jokes

I told them rooting against him as a QB was fine but mocking his faith is absurd. When I said that Tim does more good with his celebrity than any of them would ever do in 5 of their lives they were actually incredulous and said I am overstating the kids goodness.

Yeah I agree completely, whether you like or hate the Denver Broncos that’s fine, but do not judge or condemn a man based upon his faith nor because he chooses to live it forthright.

It reflects on them, not Tebow.

Let them prove by their actions what is really the truth about them. Everybody writes their own stories, but some are into horror stories.

Go for it! TE rollout to the right
broncos better get a Rb in the draft
LaMar Miller. Go comfort yourself in his highlights
we can get Chris Rainey
I'd love Rainey, but is he physical enough for NFL pounding?

Perhaps stupid question as “they” all said Tebow couldn’t run against NFL LB’s. I guess he showed them.

They tried that 3 years ago.

I’d rather do things the Shanahan way and never even consider a RB before Round 4…

seen some mock drafts already

some have the broncos taking Lamar Miller or Michael Floyd WR notre dame

Another fine series for the offensive line.
At least we didn't kick a FG!!!

GO BRONCOS!!

So much promise,,,,,

then that! Blah!!!

I love the mobility

if he just had an open target

He was going for Royal

but it was hard to tell how open he was

this is really instrumental in the learning curve

nothing replicates playoff experience, Brady’s getting old, they have no future, it will be fitting to watch them fail yet again

I keep expecting the Pats to get worse,and yet they don’t.

eventually they will

and they will revert to their suckiness of the 80s (except for 85) and early 90s

every team goes through cycles

that’s the great thing about the NFL – drafts and salary caps help to even things out in the long run

They'll end up like the Colts!!
Pressure in under 2 seconds

I think my jump pass idea would’ve worked though

Ninkovich has made our O-line his personal b*%$& tonight.
F'n oline really let the team down tonight
There were several factors - O line was one of them
ONCE AGAIN NO O LINE! I DON'T GET IT
Somebody call McCoy and tell him to run this play

Tebow rolls out to his right all the way to the sideline and guns the ball directly into McD’s face.

best play of the game
would it leave a "Tebow cross"?
I just can't believe

That James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley weren’t able to do anything last week, but Tebow is constantly harassed today

They sat on the option last week

NE is bringing the heat.

I am so thankful the broncos have tebow... to see a team and a coaching staff quit and the QB not is so beautiful... GO TEBOW AND ALL THE BRONCOS WHO TRIED
For sure..i hope people don't turn on him after this..

Our O-line is very inconsistent. They can get pushed around (Lions, this game) and then show up and play great (Steelers, Jets)

safety, corner, linebacker, dline

My draft shopping list. After watching DJ and Mays play maybe I should put LB at the top of the list.

Maybe I’m just over reacting?

DT, MLB, CB
Dawk may be gone, Moore hasnt come a along like they'd hoped yet.

I think they need to address that bad.

good Broderick is back in!
Where do we go in the draft?

I think DT… Need to collapse some pockets.

yes I agree - so long as we don't reach
A safety would be fun
I'll raise you

Illegal Horsecollar

Yeah, that was better

NOT – Thanks Rahim

most impressive Rahim

drafting you was a mistake

Really bummed about him...

Wanted him to be my favorite bronco

C'mon man...he's a rookie! I remember all the Ayers bust talk as recently as 3 weeks ago.
STUPID horsecaollar, Moore!
Well its been a fun run kids. The Pitt game was a great win to top off an improbable rise from 1-4. I am really excited about this team going into 2012 with Tebow as the starter.
I hope its clear now that we need to shore up a lot of areas other than QB in the draft...
Agreed!!! Was great to see them knock out Pitt!!!!
we were 9-9

as we historians will remember it, but since Tebow was installed, we were 8-5 meaning we win more than 60 percent of the time, take that to the bank!

EFFEN MOORE, HUGE WASTE OF A DRAFT PICK
hard to get every pick right - we scored on Von, Carter and Franklin - that's a ggod draft right there

although Franklin’s play tonight has me worried I must say

I don't think he was healthy
BB is known for coming up with great defensive schemes....

And he had two weeks.

I’m not surprised our offense has struggled so much.

I am surprised our D got dominated like that. (although I figured 30-35 pts)

And we really don't know if Moore is a waste of a draft pick yet. Let me know after next season...sheesh!
i hope broncos get Chris Rainey
who the hell is this guy^
plays for the gators and tebows friend
everyone is Tebow's friend....
Belechick will propbably get him lol
speedster in the backfield
who in the hell his #96?
Too early to judge Moore, but

he has not been impressing anyone.

What is Moore's major malfunction?

Was so stoked when we drafted him but his head just does not seem to be screwed on straight.

He looked decent early in the year

He’s been awful since his concussion. Gotta wonder if that really got to him. I remember seeing a quote from him that he thought he had died. That might scare a guy into being hesitant which would equal suckitude.

Does anyone else want to see somebody hit the everliving piss out of Brady at this point in the game?
Yea, why is he still in there???
I thought Von would handle that.
rahim moore is a rookie he needs tiime
I suppose Champ is feeling better about re-signing with Denver...
MOORE was the best safety? man if I was the other safeties I would be pissed at that insult
what's the opposite of safety? Danger

it’s a new position

he would be a pro bowler at that position then

Or maybe he could just be a Pro Bowler.

At this point they should just have a Tebow vs Brady walk-off

Zoolander style!

WTF are you complaning about Brady?
His Vag. is sweaty?!
Fuck would have love to see all out blitz vs 5 lineman there
A time out - are you kidding me 42-10 up with 3 mins??
Every broncos fans watch this video You might like it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZtpSjDQLPk

Not in a MILLION years!!

First round RBs from the SEC DON’T PAN OUT!!

he's a later round guy
so you think Trent Richardson won't go in the first? LOL
What's Brady even doing in at this point?
Interesting.

WHat the hell is going on over there!

LOL old style hockey brawl
Maybe we can win the fight off the field
I guess the Patriots think this is the CFL now

they kick it on 3rd Down

Looks like there was still passion...

…stupid passion, but passion nonetheless…

hope BB got punched
That the most fight we've seen all game
Geez, Von.

Stupid move.

cheap crap by Miller....

Hate to see that.

Von Miller lost it... that was stupid.
Yeah

He may have cost us the game ;-)

lol.. who cares? we lost this game 45 minutes ago

might as well get something out of it

Wow Von started it
wow...next year folks, but look at how far we got !
lol what is this even
Von did instigate it

that was disappointing

Let's run the ball!!!
O-line is a joke, absolute joke, losing Kuper hurt bad
something had to be going on before that!
HEY!!

Why’d they put NE in the championship already?

What was up with Von, soar loser behavior
i think you are soarly mistaken ...

if you think that is how sore is spelled.

I'm thinkin maybe the punt on 3rd down pissed him off? Can't say I blame him if that was the reason. Kick some a$$ Von!!!!

Didnt seem to see a lot from Dumerville…I saw an article this morning from Schefter saying he had a knee issue.

Disappointed in Von, but still a lack of class from NE.
the Patriots are what they are

and it shames me that Mr. Kraft is such a good owner but he employs such riff-raff

And plays host to the CBS brass in his box...oh well
I sure hope

you’re not talking about the punt

Really?
ANY ONE WHO GIVES THIS MAN SHIT F OFF

ROBERT AYERS your THE MAN

way to lay down guys
Lay down???? Really Mike????

Here we go….coming out of the woodwork in droves

do u think they were giving their best at this point?

Coaches/or certain players? More pissed at the offensive play calling at this point of the game. Players play,but when u run the same garbage play after play,series after series,yea somebody seems like they quit on the gameplan(players),or ran out of ideas(coaches). Great season,I figured 6-10(worst) to 10-6(best),so I’m happy w/the overall result but the fight didn’t seem like it was in them anymore.

Did u guys hear BB saying

get you’re ass out of here during the fight?

I heard it. Just don’t know who it was.

Something creepy about BB in that getup.

Something creepy about BB in that getup.

FIFY

There was more fight and passion right there than there was the whole game. F’n ridiculous. What a joke.

Looked like the freaking Raiders.......
classy move bro
what's up Raider Pride

have fun with such an active draft upcoming this April….

Sayre could put together a nice mock with the 5, 6, and 7 picks they have.
maybe package them for a good barber for Mark Davis?
passion was not the problem today it was the talent mismatch
Thank you Brit...

it’s time to give the opponent some credit….I didnt see any quit. I even commented to my wife and daughter that the Broncos played to the end. We have a lot to look ofrward to. A young team on the upswing.

I for one can’t wait until next season!!!! Let’s go Broncos!!!!

More mad we may lose dawk then actually losing.
yeah I forgot about that
VON DIDNT START IT YOU POLITICALLY CORRECT POS
??? sarcasm meter off?
Atleast this game was close...

Until the coin toss

I knew we shoulda taken the ball first!!!
Pittsburg game was more fun for me
Y U say that?
We were WINNING
Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I see. :D
I love this team because they are classy. I'm glad Tebow is their leader.

This lack of class some of the guys (Beadles, Miller) are showing pisses me off.

Ummmm...why would anyone _want_ an under-200-calorie breakfast?

If you eat a small enough amount, your body doesn’t even recognise that you ate anything…

5-6 meals per day at that level really does work.
On the positive side....

Our offensive line did a great job getting to the second level tonight!!

is it because the entire first level got behind them?
idk...

They spent most of the game in the NE defense’s backfield, though…..

anyone else remember when Elway used to pooch ount?
elway was the best at ounting, wasn't he?

Ah the good ole days.

The old "quick kick"
Ugh I'm not looking forward the inevitable QB controversy this offseason...
no controversy, hell we need a defense
there will be a quarterback brought in

and there will be competition, but this is standard procedure for every position, Tebow is our future

No controversy - Tebow will start next year and will have an entire year to prove himself

hopefully with some better weapons than he has at present

i don't think there will be one
hell there already is one

Elway still, even after the Steelers game, wouldn’t say Tim’s earned it.

von is a high character guy.

surprised to see that from him

Passion is a 2 edged sword.
true that. If only we all cared a little less
GET OVER IT HE CARES AND THAT MEANS MORE THAN MOST OF YOU AND THE BRONCOS COACHING STAFF
well....

I wasn’t sure if I agreed with you….

But the CAPS sold me. I’m with you, bro

what happened? I missed it
With Von?

He cheap shotted a guy from behind on a meaningless punt that was all but dead.

If that’s not what you’re asking then sorry. I was just agreeing with Joshua Glover cause he used all Caps; which was much more convincing than any argument I could come up with.

no I guess that was it. sounds stupid of him.
Started a huge fight on the sidelines if you missed it.

Wasn’t too bad, but probably the worst scrum I’ve seen in an NFL game in some time.

it WAS stupid of him.
???

Reread this and think about it when you are not so emotionally involved.

hahaha... if you are going to try to split the bronco fan base that is your deal... i will NEVER give shit to someone on the BRONCOS who gives heart and passion
Getting in a fight doesn't show heart and passion.

It shows a lack of self-control.

Joshua may not believe that.
btw....I would like you to consider the

documented comments above starting with Von’s passion. Then judge for yourself who is trying to “split the bronco fanbase”. I would put it all in caps if I thought it would help.

Too cold for Fox's old balls
Hey!! we get another shot at them next year!!!
WHAT?

We’ve still got 20 seconds and we’re just gonna quit?

Overall a good season for the Broncos,,,,

and Tebow had most everyone believing!!!!

Sorry guys. I was hoping your boys could keep the run going. Still a lot to look forward to next season.

glad to see Tebow

Finish this disaster. He earned it. Lookin forward to next year.

we do have a lot to look forward to

and the Patriots will get punked next week.

And now get ready, for the Pundits will be unleashed.
who cares?

what can they say that they haven’t said a million times already?

exactly - the scoreline matters not the pundits
I don't pay attention to them in good times

or bad, my MSM brethren and sisters are sensationalist scumbags come what may and I look forward to the future.

Right off to bed - respect to all at MHR who didn't quit
No shame in this one

Your ceiling is as high as any team in the NFL. Looking forward to seeing the Broncos first-hand next season. Good luck!

Hey, it's my Falcoholic friend Dave!
Hey man!

Sorry to see the game end that way. You’ve gotta be looking forward to next season, no?

Yes I do

I wear my Falcons sweater with Broncos jammies on really cold nights!

Should be a good one for both teams

I’ve got my fingers crossed.

can we have Clabo back?
We're really fond of him...
... so a no?
It's a definite maybe
we'll give you Rafa Bush back!
think I lost the giveaway thing
Well I'm sad we lost.

But it was fun while it lasted.
GOOOOO BRONCOS!

I think something is wrong with Tebow's right arm
Not serious, but dinged it for sure.
Sure enjoyed most people on this forum....will be back next year!
I'll keep visiting so long as there's someone to talk to
I'm done talking to you Brad

this is all your fault somehow

Gronkowski

the Polish Pumper

no need to offend Poles :(
it's a compliment

he pumped us

Oh, I didn't pay attention to the media
I just hope thats what J Thomas looks like next year.

The hype is overwhelming.

Oh well it was a good run

enjoy the rest of the playoffs and see you when the offseason starts

Gronk in postgame interview:

Well, McDaniels’ film and playbook helped alot. It was obvious we had the Broncos’ playbook, so we were able to capitalize on that, and beat the hell out of the Broncos. Good game, us."
Sorry. That’s what he was REALLY saying, through all the BS.

Ugh this sucks... I'm happy for the season

But I wanted more! lol

GO RAVENS AND TREAT THE PATRIOTS THE WAY THEIR CROWD TREATED OUR PLAYERS... RIP EM RAVENS
I gotta admit

I’m surprised we beat you up that much. You sure the Ravens will do that to us??

Good game, but

I think you may have a difficult time getting that emotion twice in a row. Win the battle, lose the war??? I guess we will see.

See

If we were injuring your guys, it was just as much a physical domination as it was emotion, so supposedly we can bring that physicality too against the Ravens even if we did lose that “emotion”.

Also, we are the #1 seed…you know that right? Why do you think we’d lose the emotion so fast when we’re favored to go to the Super Bowl? Brady wants another Lombardi trophy. Belicheck wants his first title since Spygate. Why would the fire fizzle out so quickly?

Why would they have fizzled out the last three years?

I think you guys are probably SB bound, but I don’t buy that argument.

I already answered you

Especially with Belicheck wanting his first title since Spygate. Considering that was 4 years ago….yea, I didn’t think I had to elaborate on that, but there you go.

It’s true that the Pats can’t expect to advance on pure emotion, but it’s clear they were the more physical team tonight. They beat Tebow up, it seemed a Broncos player was injured every other play, I don’t see why they can’t bring that to the Ravens or Texans.

That said, whatever. Your team brought it’s all, and you should all be proud of them. I believe Tebow’s for real, even if he didn’t look it tonight. Your O-Line gave him no love. He showed me against the Steelers that if you give him time, he can do good things with the football. You guys have a lot to look forward to you, and wish you good luck next season.

brady is flaming alright
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Emotion and physicality are often hand in hand.

I think the separation you seem to suggest is artificial. It is hard to maintain high emoiton…but not impossible. That is why I said we will (have to wait and) see.
Understand the seeding, but I expect the Ravens to be the next target for you. If they do not have to have a high emotion game to accomplish that matchup, I think it puts you at a disadvantage, as I think they can get that aging team up one more time with a strong emotional effort.

And no I don't mean the score

I mean the injuries……

No i do not want the ravens to hurt you INJURY wise... but i WANT THE RAVENS TO HURT YOU
Thanks Broncos!

Good night Joshua!

Quick mock

1. Lamar Miller, RB

2. Xavier Rhodes, CB

3. Brian Quick, WR

4. DT nuff said

I’d go defense first and second.

CB is in the second. but I have to believe Moore and Irving will step up a little.

I don’t think I’d take an RB that early. The run game is overrated in the NFL. Most teams have a tandem or committee.

All we do is run, even when losing by 30+

Miller is as good of a prospect as we can get in the draft.

I agree...

But if we’re committing to the run then we need something more than just McGahee. I’d rather go an air-it-out offense, but it’s not gonna happen with Fox.

Why do you think that McGahee needs to be demoted?

Aside from coughing up the ball occasionally, he seems pretty effective

I don't think he needs to be demoted...

Just that we need more than him. He’s aging, and when he leaves we’re awful. Lance Ball sucks, and KM needs to be a screen/scat back.

I love McGahee, but we can’t count on him beyond the next year or two, and we need more than just him if we’re committing to the run like Fox wants to.

Think he is suggesting

having more that McGahee available. If it is an upgrade, Ok, if it is a different style runner to complement him , also OK

Anybody else like that formation with Ball and McGahee in at the same time? With the right personnel, that could be good, imo.

We can get value in a back in the 3rd round.

I want a starter in the first.

Totally reasonable.
don't think I'll watch the highlights

Been an amazing season. Closed the book on Cutler & Mc D. Have actual hope for the future now.

Good night Bronco fans...

Tonight sucks, but it’s better than 4-12 and being home for 2 weeks already……..

Timmy with an offseason as #1 will be much improved.

GO BRONCOS!!!

Well the ride is officially over.

This is the most exciting Broncos season I have seen in a long time and it definitely exceeded my expectations I had coming into the season. Nothing including this loss will make me hang my head over what this young team had done. It had its ups and downs and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Well our offseason begins later that normal which is good, so I am now looking forward to seeing how this team does with a REAL offseason.

GO BRONCOS!!!

Gotta remember....

Not only did our young guys not get an offseason, but our FO only got 2 weeks of FA, and it happened AFTER the draft. I’m really impressed with what they pulled off when put in that perspective. Filled a TON of holes with very little opportunity

Props to them no doubt. Job well done.

I am very impressed indeed.

more good than bad, for sure.
I am with you on this, weazel.

Have a good night.

GO BRONCOS !!! can't wait for the draft It was still avery good season and we got some playoff experience good and bad..
Needs this offseason

CB
MLB
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TE
RB
WR

That’s … a lot.

No DT??
Not as bad as of a need compared to everyone else lol
THE DEFENSE SHOULD BE VON AYERS... THE DOOM IN IT SHOULD BE OUTTA HERE

Wha???

Ignore it. Joshua is grumpy.
Doom has been the only consistent pass rush the last half of the season....

But…….you did use caps lock again……

You win….I’m with you bro. I still can’t come up with an argument that trumps the CAPS

+1's for you, Sir.
why is he a free agent or something?
No he's under contract...Glover's just grumpy
Needs this offseason

booze
CB
MLB
DT
booze
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booze

already working on 1, 5 and 7. :P
Oh gosh...

McNabb is commentating?

did BB just make a joke?
Ah Bill Belichek.......You so funny!!!

Bummer game, awesome season.

Hope Xanders is brutally honest in his evaluations of guys like Ball, Royal, Mays and McBean. Four guys that play a lot for us, but should never play for our team again. Or at least we hope so.

can't argue with that
Is McCoy allowed on that list?
There are a lot of players who shouldn't be playing for us next year!

Royal is a punt returner and nothing else.

Ball is expendable.

Mays is, too.

McBean is roster filler.

Considering the Mess McDaniels left a year ago

yeah this season was an overwhelming success… Defense needs a workover this offseason

Yet, compared to last years, did OK

This year it looked like the scheme was good and the talent thin in places. Last year both looked miserable.

He left us DT and TT....and a few others...not all was bad there
I really like McD's drafts...

I know I’m in the minority here. But w/e.

He had hits and misses,

but was not as bad as some would suggest.

more positives than negatives, for sure
If we get upgrades, OK, but

I am not into change for change’s sake, no matter how silly they can look out there.

I wouldn't trust Xanders with anything. Period. He's a mouse
all we can hope for is FA's want to come to our team and make us better
Running backs and Offensive lineman

and Defense should love Denver…

QBs and WRs not so much

it might actually turn out to be a good thing

that Tebow was left with this sour taste in his mouth….It may make him work even harder and I’m pretty sure he never wants this to happen again

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Unless it leaves you in a coma, or paralyzes you.

Hey, it was a fantastic run. The best NFL story I have ever seen... I look forward to rooting for Tim Tebow and the Denver Bronco's next year (unless by some miracle the Miami Dolphins face the Broncos in the playoffs).

You will trade up to get RG3.

I hope so... but knowing this history of management in Miami, probably not...

You just need to out-bid the Browns. How hard can that be?

As hard as it is to get Jeff Fisher to come to the Miami Dolphins instead of the St Louis Rams... LOL

I’m pretty sure the incompetent staff would screw the outbidding too…

(grin) ..... I would laugh, but this is too true to be funny.

I’m very disappointed that all of the stupid analysts will have the entire off-season to gloat and try to show bs replays and statistics proving that Tebow cant get the job done…… I’m disappointed in the fact that Tebow is gonna have to attempt to prove his worth all over again with even more pressure on him…I’m sick and tired of the freaking Patriots forever being in contention for the Super Bowl!!!!

i think tebow will be alright. really.

i mean, he started this season as the “4th best” qb in camp, and ended up taking a 1-4 team to the div round of the playoffs. NO ONE expected that. he’s learned a lot and like fox always says, improved on something every week. he’ll have a real off-season and i believe he’ll get better.

Good game Broncos fans. You have some talented players on your roster.

I don’t know if the Tebow offense will work once the NFL gets a second look at it but good luck in the future.

TY...we are a very young team, and the future can be bright with good offseason moves!
Even my housemate (a Chiefs fan) said why stick with the option that long when it wasn't working...

McCoy went back to the SAME playbook from the first Pats game….bad mistake.

Defensive playbook was also the same

bigger mistake.

I would’ve tried to bump-and-run on the outside, rush 4 (or 5 sometimes) and use the remaining 4 or 5 on the inside against the TEs and backs.

Brady will not run, so no need to waste a spy. You could probably play nickel all game, and blitz cbs off the edge.

Blitz the corners? Seriously??

I’m thinking Brady would’ve loved that too

Wasn’t working. At SOME point u have to adjust. Here’s to another year of him as OC since he probably blew his chance at a HC pop.

I would’ve opened the game with play action or screens/short routes to switch up the predictability. Maybe would have opened up the run a bit more.

Problem is, O-line was so beaten it wouldn’t have mattered.

Whatever plays are called the players still have to execute...

plenty of blame to go around but I’m going out on a positive note…they FAR outweigh the negatives this year IMHO

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