Greetings all,

I want to take this opportunity to remind us all of something very important. Those of our fellow Bronco Fans who have served. MHR has always been a close knit family and regardless of who we are, how much knowledge, or in my case sarcasm, we bring to the table we are still that Family. I wanted to post just a quick thank you to those who have served in the United States Military! As we are a International Blog now I feel that I should also say thank you to those who have served in other countries military as well. It takes great courage to stand up and say I will protect my neighbors' freedom, and for that I say thank you. BBQ's are great and a day off of work is fantastic but lets us remember why we have this day. In the comment section please add your name if you have served!

To those who have served thank you!

To those who have sacrificed all....

Thank you!

Those of you who have read this site for a while may know me. For those of you who do not let me give you a little background. I moved to Denver in Summer 1998 and immediately became a Bronco fan! Good time right? Well I'm still a fan but I am also removed. I now live in Alaska. As such I have the pleasure of being removed from the mainstream and have time to think to myself. Going through my think process I have come up with some interesting thoughts. Follow me below if you are interested.

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Greetings all it has been some time since I wrote a post or even a thoughtful comment. There are reasons for that and I will explain but I also have some expectations for the offseason.

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This is not an Anti-Tebow post. This is not a Pro-Tebow post. This is not a Tebow post. This is a post that asks a few questions about you as a fan and your expectations. I want to know what you expect of your team...

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I have just posted my latest article up at Alaska Sports Live. When the season starts, I do a bi-weekly column for the website about the NFL called "Red Zone Review." This week I did an NFL Preview. In the preview I give my opinions on the top "powe house" teams and my four dark horses. One of my four Darkhorses for the league this year is Denver. With  Elvis Dumervil back, Von Miller joining him and a solid DB Corps we could have a top 15 defense. Balanced attacks from the running game and passing game will keep more defenses honest this year. I am personally thinking we win 9 games this year 4-2 in the division and .500 in our other games which would be a great improvement. With Demaryius Thomas as a 4/5 WR it should be exciting to see. Anyway, here is to a great season ahead.

Feel free to tell me what you think!

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I have read and re-read posts, comments and snide remarks here on MHR talking about Which UDFA or waiver wire guy everyone thinks will be this years "Rod Smith" or the like. First off I think that is VERY unfair to Mr. Rod Smith in that Mr. Smith worked his tail off for years proving he was worthy of a roster spot. I think to say this every year makes the Amazing-ness of Rod Smith become diminished. Rod was a once in a life time player and a once in a generation situation.

Eron Riley is not Rod Smith, Matt Willis is not Rod Smith anyone else who was undrafted and signs with the broncos is not Rod Smith. ROD SMITH IS ROD SMITH. I realize guys look good in training camp and against other 3rd stringers fighting for jobs, but if a guy is passed over 200 times there is probably a good reason for that. 

I am not saying any of these players is horrible just asking for a bit more caution when comparing players who are bubble players and have been for 2-3 years to legends and greats.

Thank You and 

GO BRONCOS!

I know you have been one of the best owner in the NFL over the last few years. Always doing the classy thing and keeping a good relationship with your fans. However sir I must voice a complaint.

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I have listened to everyone's musings on who should start at QB and still don't care. I have also paid attention to the many reports from camp on here and other sites. After much thought and processing I have come up with my expectations for this season. Not my predictions but what I want to see our team do this year.

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After the Jump I will post my preliminary Depth Chart. There are some holes. I also cut some of the people on the roster. This is strictly my opinion and I know I will get beat up for a few of the cuts I made but Whatever I will defend them. I don't know what Free Agents I would put in simply because we do not know what the CBA will do to which Free Agents. Feel free to disagree with my chart but I would like to know who you would add or cut instead! So come on and follow me after the jump!

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So I think some people are ready to call it in on our team. We need to sign 600 College Free Agents, and 400 Free Agents on our team now or we will pick #1 in the draft. 

Based on earlier parameters set we should look at keeping about 80 players on the roster for training camp. After the Jump  I will provide those on the roster and then you tell me who you cut to sign your FA and CFA's. 

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Recently MHR was given access to interview COO Joe Ellis. As a fan blog that is a huge deal. Some people have wondered why and I am posting to give my thoughts. 

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The name of this post may sound incredibly silly to some of you but a lot of comments recently made not only on this site but other Bronco Sites have got me thinking about our fan-base. our great Mediator John Bena has always stuck by his mantra "I support the name on the front not the name in the back" and recently I was think how to figure out where my loyalties lie personally. I wanted to share how I figured this out with you in case you may be struggling with it too or don't even realize you are struggling with it...

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So I have been doing a little digging and thinking about John Fox and his coaching history. I have come up with a few roster numbers for the MHR Family. Keep in mind this is just based on his past and does not reflect talent levels in Denver OR even what he will do in Denver. However, as a student of history I know that history does frequently repeat it self, so without further ado...

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So I was watching the Packers, Bears game and I was mostly watching the impact B.J. Raji was having in the game. I was surprised at the impact he had commanding not just double but triple teams on some plays! That is the type of player I want us to draft this year! Raji was a top 10 pick and ladies and gentlemen we have a top 10 pick! 

Dear John Elway, Brian Xanders, John Fox & Pat Bowlen,

Please pick up a guy who has the impact ability that B.J Raji does! 

Thank you,

A Bronco Fan in Alaska! 

After a lot of time and thought on my part, my opinion is very simple. First off, you must know that I was not a fan of firing Josh McDaniels. That said, it has happened and it is time to move on. I have a few theories on things but I will save my "Conspiracy Theories" for a latter more evidence based post. For now, I want to give my opinion on the Front office and what I think SHOULD happen this off season. Follow me if you dare...

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Weird title right? For those of you who know me and have read my posts and comments over the last almost four years, you will know I TRY my best to remain sarcastic and up beat. However recently with the state of our Denver Broncos I find myself angry at fans more than the team.

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Welcome to MHR University, Our resident Professor Steve Nichols aka HoosierTeacher provides you with in-depth analysis of all the formations, running, passing and defense you could ever desire. I bring to you the extra credit options that will put you over the top. Exrta Credit Options were unavailable last year due to the new Coach. The Extra Credit Options look at our team position by position and look at how we move forward with what we have, as well as what will be out there come the draft. After one year under my belt of watching our current coach, I believe that I can safely evaluate college players and tell you how they fit our system. So Before I begin this series (Somewhere around January) I would like to know which position you may want to hear about first. Hit me up in the comment section as well as the poll!

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Before you glance over my post, this is not about how I want all these guys back and what mistakes we have made. This is about football. Like it or love it there are many parts of professional football. I am not going to sit here and say we would be better with these guys on our team, nor am I going to say we would be worse.

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Our beloved Denver Broncos may be one of the teams that set the precedent for the rookie wage scale. Pat Bowlen is one of the major players when it comes to the owners side of things in the NFL. We could very well see our team set part of the scale for the NFL league wide!

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Ok I am starting to get a little upset with a few posts here and there. Here are the things that boil my blood a bit...

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There have been some great posts coming up here on MHR which is why I love this place! To be very blunt and straight forward some of it got me thinking! Who fits in our system and who doesn't? Guys like Eddie Royal have been talked about as trade bait. Champ with Age  people think DJ doesn't fit the system. Shipping out Doom because he cant guard against the run. I don't agree with every thing posted but it definitely gets me thinking and watching tape. Here are some thoughts!

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So in doing my usual research on players I have made some interesting thoughts about certain players and positions when it comes to our Broncos. Just figured I would share them as discussion points. For now lets just go with me here. Denver has traded our #11 pick k for the #20 pick and next years 5th round pick. ( i am not saying this will happen but hey who knows!) Below the Jump is a list of players based on position. I will answer all my questions and leave you to answer them for yourself!

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First of I would like to start by saying I love this site, I enjoy the comments the opinions and the back and forth we all bring to the table. I have been very busy of late and injured which has kept me from being able to write or post anything as of late but I want to take a step back. We have differing opinions throughout this site on What to do With Brandon Marshall, Elvis Dumervil, Kyle Orton, Peyton Hillis and many others on the Broncos roster and I respect that. Some things I have noticed recently are that we seem to be shying away from the thing that makes this site great...WE ARE ALL BRONCOS FANS! I have seen our ranks bolstered and replenished time and time again. It is evident we are passionate people but it seems when we have a difference of opinion we treat the opposite opinion as if it were a Chiefs/Raiders/Chargers fan! We are all Bronco Fans here and we do little to help ourselves by belittling our own compatriots.

I am not a staff member and would never expect such an honor but I have been here for almost four years now and one thing I can say is that it doesn't matter what John's (Guru's) opinion is he stats it and then lets us decide for ourselves what ours is. The staff here provide facts as well as their own personal analysis. Jeremy (styg) and I don't necessarily agree on our scouting reports of players, but we both present the facts as well as our opinions and we can remain civil within our discussion.

I am sorry to go for so long on this but we are a family here and whether or not you see the team half ready or half failing you bleed blue and orange and so does the other opinion. There is no right or wrong opinion here and thats what not only makes our membership but our staff so great, the ability to think for ourselves.

Thank you guys for the plethora of information and opinions!

GO BRONCOS!

There is a lot to say about our Beloved Broncos this season. 8-8 was not in my head i was a 9-7 guy two historically bad games under coach McDaniels lead to this. I don't play the blame game and everyone who receives a pay check from Mr. Bowlen shares a bit of the responsibility. Football is a team effort and no one can slack on their team mates EVER! Some things I would like to point out are as follows!

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I had the pleasure on Sunday watching the game with FirstFan up here in Alaska and one question I posed to him and figured I would pose to the community at large is are we feeding Brandon Marshall to keep Marshall?

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So I usually don't do a lot of post game thoughts or anything like that because i like to look at an entire body of work before I give my opinion, I like to be a little educated. However I have a few thing I woudl like to get off my chest and would love some feedback. here it goes:

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The NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement: A New Plan of Action

                It's time for a solution to the problem. There are a lot of things going into this but here is my take. I know that it will not be popular and it may incite riots but this is how it needs to be done for both sides to be responsible. Some will say there are many sides but for my arguments sake there are really only two, the NFL (owners included) and the NFLPA. Here are the issues and the resolutions...

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Dear Denver Broncos Fans,

Our team has now lost two games in a row. Yet there is no need to panic. There are still 8 games left with at minimum of 4 games that are fairly winnable. That doesn't mean gimme-games but they can be won. The other four are a little tougher but some of them are winnable too after watching the last few weeks. The other thing to remember is as of right now we own the tie breakers. #1 Indianapolis we have not played yet and they are undefeated. Right after that however is Denver #2 because we beat the #1 in the AFC East (New England) and the AFC North (Cincinnati) and we are #1 in the AFC West. Currently Pittsburgh is the #5 and San Diego is #6.  That in itself is a lot to be excited about when the majority of us (myself included) saw us maybe making a shot at the Wild Card. So what do we have to do? As a Team the Broncos have to win the winnable  games, Kansas City twice one more at Oakland and Washington. We also have to be competitive and play in the last four games. Philadelphia, Indianapolis, San Diego and The New York Giants, all have flaws that can be exploited. As fans, we need to surround our team with support, sell out Mile High to a Blue and Orange Crowd ONLY, and re-commit ourselves to the Mile High Team. Follow me to explore how...

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