The quarterback seems to be the constant focus in football these days. The MSM harps on the importance of the "franchise" quarterback. Fans debate the merits of this QB or that. But unless you've played the position, I doubt that most fans, or pundits, understand what really goes into playing the position.

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Lately fans are hearing a lot about "the Spread." Unfortunately there is as much misinformation as there is accurate information. Sometimes it seems as if every time a quarterback drops back into the shotgun some announcer describes the team as going to the Spread. With all the conflicting information some fans may be confused by all this talk of the Spread. And perhaps more important, what does it mean for the Broncos. I hope to be able to give readers a much better understanding of what the Spread is, as well as what it isn't, in this first piece. Then in a second piece I will share what I think we may see from the Broncos offensively.  
 

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Over the past few months I have repeatedly made the comment, "stop thinking 3-4 and think 5-2." That's a vague statement; what does it really mean? Let me describe the evolution of my own thinking before getting into what I meant by that statement. Last January I went over the state of Denver's defense and my thoughts about our needs here, here, and here. Once it was announced that we would be shifting to a 3-4 defense one of the biggest question marks I had was what to do with tweeners like Doom and Moss who didn't fit well in a traditional 3-4 scheme. Then we signed Reid, another tweener and drafted Ayers yet another tweener. Word from OTAs was that Crowder was also being tried out at LB with the rest of the tweeners. What the heck were the Broncos thinking? Then I got some insight - the Broncos weren't planning on a 3-4, at least not what most people think of when they think of the 3-4. They were going to run a variation of the old 5-2 for their base - at least that seemed to be a useful way to think about it.

 

 

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In my career as a project manager I have had day, weeks, even months when it seemed like everything was going to heck in a hand basket. In those times I always found it helpful to ask myself how bad could it really be. As Broncos fans the last 10 days seem to be one of those trying times. So I ask myself, how bad can it really be?

 

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So, how bad do you think it could be?

23%

The sky is falling; the sky is falling....

24 votes

54%

It sucks for now, but it will probably work out,

55 votes

21%

This whole fiasco could actually work out in our favor.

22 votes

101 votes | Poll has closed

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Lately there's been a lot of talk about the Broncos trading Tony Scheffler, but as they say in reporting, are there any legs to this story?

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What's your opinion on the Scheffler trade rumors?

9%

It's all over but the crying

10 votes

54%

It's possible but nothing definate is in the works

61 votes

28%

It's a complete fabrication of the media

32 votes

7%

Who cares; can't we just get on with the draft

8 votes

111 votes | Poll has closed

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Like almost everyone, when I first read about Brandon Marshall's latest run-in all I could think was, "Oh well, here we go again." And, like most of the media and members of MHR I assumed that he would probably get suspended. However, after looking into this matter in greater depth I think there is a good chance he doesn't.

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What do you think the Commisioner will do? (not what he should/what he will)

13%

Ignore the consequences and hand down a major suspension (4 games or more)

25 votes

27%

Issue a token suspension just to show he's still in charge.

51 votes

40%

Give Marshall a hand slap and stern talking to.

76 votes

19%

Whitewash the whole thing; it's not worth it.

36 votes

188 votes | Poll has closed

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This morning Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports calls out Chris Mortenson. While the article is written from the NE perspective he essentially accuses Mortenson of fabricating, or at least greatly stretching the truth, of the whole Cassel for Cutler trade.

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With the departure of Dre Bly a lot of the Bronco faithful were hopeful that the Broncos might sign Nnamdi Asomugha. But the Raiders dashed their hopes by signing the CB to a record making deal. On further examination, I assert that the deal is actually beneficial to the Broncos.

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