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Maturity To a True MVP

TommyTSlice — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:37:23 -0000

We all know the story of Jay Cutler. A strong armed Quarterback from a not so big time College in Vandy. Someone we had no idea Mike Shanahan would trade up to take. After just being 13-3 and in the AFC Championship game and Jake Plummer playing Okay but not great, None of us Denver fans would have suspected us to take Jay Cutler with the 11th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, but we did. And I like many I am glad we did.

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It's very rare to find a true franchise Quarterback, Many have failed, little have succeeded. The list of Hall of Fame Franchise QBs is thin but also great. Our very own John Elway, Troy Aikman, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Dan Marino, Terry Bradshaw, and future Hall of Famers Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Tom Brady. Its not very often you find a guy who can put the whole team on his back and lead them to victory on the road in the 4th quarter with ease. That was something John was able to do many of times. It is now something Jay has been able to do 6 times and counting in just his second season as a starter in the NFL.

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After a rough first season campaign as an NFL starter Jay was beaten, battered and abused and had something very seriously wrong with him. We all know the story. And were probably all tired of hearing about it but it is remarkable. Type 1 Diabetes was what was wrong with him. And being able to cure it has made him a stronger person on and off the field. A true leader.

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These last two games I have watched as if I wasn't convinced already, I have witnessed just like you an MVP QB taking his team on his back in hostile territory to victory. Jay Cutler is Maturing into the mold of an MVP. It Started in Cleveland at half time. When this team rallied around Jays 447 yards and 3 Touch downs to a come from behind 4th quarter win. Than again in Atlanta down by 3 with 5 minutes to play Jay scrambled to his right and threw a bullet to the ground to a diving Daniel Graham for a go ahead game winning touchdown. The Maturity continues.

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Although Jay did not throw MVP numbers in Atlanta he did something which showed great Maturity. He took his check downs and took what the D gave him, which led to the awesome jay. 3rd and 7 47 yard bomb to Marshall on the teams final scoring drive. That game showed Maturity and the MVP status of Jay.

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Many people will say Kurt Warner is the MVP of this league and its hard to argue against that. The guy has been awesome. He has taken the Cardinals from the bottom to the top. The suppose to be starter Matt Lienart probably won't see the field for two more years thanks to Warners stellar play. Oh and Leinart was taken ahead of Cutler in the 2006 draft for you information. Also people will say Kerry Collins should be the league MVP with his non mistake great play on the leagues only undefeated team. Oh and the suppose to be starter for the Titans vince Young was also taken above JC in the 2006 NFL draft but you already know that. I'm not even going to mention Drew Brees or Phillip Rivers because their teams are not in the leaders of their division at the moment.

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But when push comes to shove Jay Cutler is the True MVP here. Let me explain. Kurt Warner has a slightly above average defense the best reciever tandom in the league, and a great rushing attack. Kerry Collins has the best one two punch running back tandem in the league and probably the leagues best if not top 3 defense in the league. Although lately he has been doing awesome which is good to see. None of them have the issues JC has.

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For Cutler he has one of the worst defenses in the league with 5 starters out. He has a average running game which is getting to be awesome thanks to PHillis, Pope, and Bell. But lets see, Cutler basically has been taking this team on his back since opening night in Oakland. He is being asked by Shanny and Co to lead this team back to the playoffs. Throwing the ball 40 times is a bad thing many will say, but not with Jay. He is a playmaker who wants the ball in his hands with the game on the line. He thrives on throwing the ball 30+ times a game. He has arecieving core in which he trusts. Any throw he makes you just know its going to be magic. You will get the mistake but i would much rather take chances than not knowing you never tried. And with Jay thats what you get.

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People will compare him to John and Brett but hey thats what the media does they compare. But I think JC is in his own league. He is a different breed of talent. and he is maturing into the level i knew he would become. A True MVP.

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If you can't see it than i don't know which game you are watching, but this kid Saves just like the TShirt on tweedlet.com JC Saves. and that is why he is becoming a True MVP.

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TSlice Tales: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

TommyTSlice — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:36:20 -0000

As I sit here looking at the overcast skies of Nor Cal, I find myself one day removed from another Sunday of disappointment. As the Denver Broncos fell short for the 3rd straight loss I became depressed as I do everytime they lose. With a day to reflect I nor feel good nor bad from yesterdays lost. That is why i can find the good, the bad, and the ugly from yet another lost.

The Good

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There is alot of positives to me that i saw yesterday. All though we did lose I always look for the good in each and every game and I saw some great things yesterday that put a smile on my face.

1. Rookies Galore: Ryan Clady and the O Line did not allow a sack from a team that has been getting after the QB all season long. Not to mention Joey (Big Mouth) Porter was man handled by Clady most of the time.Eddie Royal makes his return to returning count. The reason i thought we drafted him for a threat in the return game was finally utilized again and his return that was oh so close for a TD got us some much needed momentum. Oh and did i mention Peyton Hillis becoming a threat in the passing game. Wow baby what a draft for the O Side.

2. The Defense played fairly okay. Believe it or not they kept us in the game. The last Miami drive they were tired and on a play everyone new was coming on 3rd and long, not saying i dont like the call from Slowik but on 3rd and long from a team that never converts them. You should have known the screen pass was coming. but all in all i was impressed from Paymah and Winborn most of all.

3. For as horrible as we have looked for the 3rd straight game in a row we are still in first place believe it or not. We control our own destiny. And to make you feel better we play Thursday making it a short week to grieve. The heeling process will be faster and with Brady Quinn making his first career NFL start lets hope we can make that muscle milk pretty boy pay.

The Bad

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1. Jay Cutler is trying to do it all him self. He is trying to force the ball to much which lead to two INTS which lead to a quick ten point lead in which we were never able to recover from. Jay if your listening. I know you were taking heat for looking at Marshall too much. But he is still over there ready to move those chains. I love how you spread the ball but he is your playmaker give him the ball and good things will happen (TD called back for a BS call). Your still young and I love ya but just take care of the football and you will be greater.

2. Am I the only one who has noticed some BS calls in the past 3 games. I know people will say you can't blame the refs but I have noticed some calls that have been game changers and also happen to be just ridiculous calls. Marshall TD, Jax game, NE game. It seems to me that the NFL is trying to get back at us for the Ed Hochulli call. Call me crazy but I am noticing some horse s*** calls out there.

3. I am not liking the teams sense of urgency out there. I don't see any fire. You think coming off a bye and a blow out loss on Monday night this team would fire on all cylinders. But what i saw was the complete opposite. The offense looked flat all game if it wasn't for Peyton Hillis and Eddie Royals play. Bad throws, Dropped balls, etc....you can catch my drift on that one.

The Ugly

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1. Turnovers, Turnovers, Turnovers.....if we are ever going to win a football game again we have got to stop killing ourselves and stop turning the football over. Whether it be INT's, or fumbles....go back to the basics of pee wee football take care of the football. "Hold on to that ball petey !!!"-Remember the Titans.

2. Injury bug has been upon us now for 2 straight season and thanks to some good depth i see us being okay. But we just lost our leading rusher for the year not to mention a guy who was a big part in our 4 wins. We are dropping like flies out there. So please stretch, and don't put yourselves in awkward positions and you wil be fine. Or do we just need a new effin trainer to take care of these guys. But it's the NFL injuries happen all of the time lets just hope we can overcome them.

3. Where has the masterminds plays gone. Im talking about the play action bomb that plummer use to throw to Lelie once a game. Im talking about runs for 20+ yards. We need the running game for are offense to click and without it all of the games will be like this one. Ryan Torain should be the guy now or at least until Young is healthy. Running gods of football if you are punishing us for being so successful in the past we get your point. Now can we please have our running game back.

Well MHR faithful at 4-4 we stand alone atop the AFC West and have a game Thursday night in Cleveland. Lets get out of this funk and let the good prevail over the bad and ugly.

5 Reasons the A's should trade for Matt Holliday

TommyTSlice — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:50:25 -0000

I think it would be huge if the a's could trade for Matt Holliday....Some might agree or disagree but a power right handed bat in this lineup is just what we need..

Reasons

1. The A's need right handed pop and Holliday fits the bill perfectley

2. We need a feared hitter in the middle of the order.

3. He is a good and we need some good players not 4A ball players

4. He will sell more tickets which means more money to spend

5. You will excel in the AL West making our games better and possibly a shout at the wild card

Lineup with Holliday

1. Mark Ellis 2b

2. Ryan Sweeney RF

3. Matt Holliday LF

4. Jason Giambi/Jack Cust DH

5. Carlos Gonzales CF

6. Cliff Pennington/ Gregorio Petit/ Bobby Crosby SS

7. Eric Chavez 3b

8. Daric Barton 1b

9. Kurt Suzuki C

Now doesnt that look like a strong lineup.

The Question is though what would Billy give up to get him since were rebuilding.

I say send Huston Street and others

Your THoughts?

Boss Dunski, Older bro Champ out for four, We sign Chad Jackson.

TommyTSlice — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:55:16 -0000

According to Rocky Mountain news.com Boss Bailey has been shut done for the year...

And to make matters worse his older brother and our best defensive player is out for Four weeks....OUCH!!!

And according to scout.com we signed former Patriots first round pick Chad Jackson...

Jackson is a WR.

I dont know what to think about this Chad Jackson move other than the fact that Stokely's concussion is way more serious than anybody thought. Or the Broncos are just going for a simple depth move...Or maybe even brought him in to be a kick returner since Andre Hall isn't getting the job done...we will see.

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TSlice Tales: A High School Football Story

TommyTSlice — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:43:34 -0000

What up MHR faithful it has been awhile since i have wrote anything on this site. I miss it. Having been busy working, chores, and watching my nephew and niece I usual just check the site for five minutes a day. By the way i have got my nephew to start to say GO Broncos!! haha. FYI his parents are Fader fans.

It has been an interesting year so far for our Broncos but all in all I am very happy with how they have improved from last season until now. From JC play to the defense. The defense is getting there, it may not look it, at times i find myself wanting to say every curse word known to man in all the languages i know (2). Every problem we have on this team is correctable and this team is well on its way of becoming a powerhouse in the AFC. But what i wanted to share today was not of the Broncos but of a high school football game i attended last Friday night.

In the somewhat small city of Manteca, CA where i have resided for all but two years of my twenty year young life lies a town full of around 70,000 people. In this town there isn't much to do besides getting in trouble or just kick back and toss the old pig skin around. In this town located in the central valley of Northern California about and hour from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Sierra Nevadas. We are in the middle of Nor Cal besides us being small we just opened Nor Cals first Bass Pro Shop and we also have a really nice Softball Complex called Big League Dreams. In this town Lies 3 High Schools. Manteca High School, East Union High School, and Sierra High School where i attended. Sierra High School is the newest of the three having been around for just around 15 years.

We are the Timberwolves and half of my big family our alumni from Sierra. 16 of us our attending or have graduated from Sierra. My Cousin who is attending now is a Junior. He plays starting left gaurd on the O Line.

Manteca High Buffaloes our the school that has just owned us in football. I read somewhere that in Sierra small school history we have never beat the Buffaloes. Its true in my brothers days to mine and now my cousins.

Last Friday i attended the game with my big family. Its was Sierra @ Manteca i was pretty excited to watch the game mainly because i love watching my cousin Pancake people.

On a cold windy night the game started around 7:30 P.M. The lights were on and the stands were fool of people and it just felt like it was going to be an intense football game.

Sierra got the ball first and drove down the field for a quick 7-0 lead. The crowd was going crazy and it was just awesome. The touchdown was lead by a block from my cousin. From there the game became a defense showdown. Hard hits, Turnovers, penalties, and some good play calling from the D Coordinators. By Half time the score remained 7-0.

In the 3rd quarter Mantecas offense started to get rolling and sure enough the ended with a touchdown. But on the PAT attempt a boched snapped led to a missed PAT. so sierra still had the Lead 7-6.

Sierra had a quick turnover so Manteca had all of the momentum. But Sierras defense held strong and forced them to 3 and out with about 4 minutes left in the game. Sierra Offense was in a hole on a third and about 9 and on a draw play with hole led by my cousin the runner bursted threw for a huge gain almost for a score. Sierra had the ball, a new set of downs, and with Manteca having no way to stop the clock Sierra safely Kneeled for their first victory ever against Manteca high.

It was awesome the best High School football game i have been to.

I was glad to have attended

and I hope you enjoyed this read.

Go Broncos!!!

MHR online madden league up

TommyTSlice — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:11:04 -0000

Just got done creating the league. Ive gotten one friend request i forgot from who though. But anyone with madden and a 360 go ahead and join the league and ill accept you. Make sure you put your from MHR or else i wont accept you.

Currently there are 31 slots available. So if your in to a lil MHR bragging rights come join the party. And bring it serious players wanted.

Thanks

TSlice

Gamertage

TommyTSlice

Usain Bolt Wearing Blue and Orange

TommyTSlice — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:15:16 -0000

Something interesting caught my attention today when watching PTI. They had a segment on their rundown about Usain Bolt joining an NFL team. My first reaction was are you serious? Usain Bolt he is just fast. But then it got me thinking a guy of his size and speed does not come around alot. For those of you who don't know who Usain Bolt is, He is a Jamaican runner who broke Michael Johnson record in the Olympics recently.

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Just imagine a guy like that running right by defenders as Cutler hits him stride for a Touchdown. He looks like hes jogging but in reality hes blazing like a cheetah. He would not only be feared by every team in the league but they would have to play deeper just make sure he doesnt blow by them on every play. This would leave open areas for Cutler to pick apart. I know it won't happend but im just saying this would be a nice little project for Shanny an Co that only outcome is an upside

Thoughts?

Webster is the man in the Middle

TommyTSlice — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:47:44 -0000

According to Denver Broncos.com Head coach Mike Shanahan has named middle linebacker Nate Webster as the teams starter. Nate was competing with the Job with Niko K2. I'm not really surprised from this because Nate has taken this oppurtunity and won the job. K2 i thought would come in as a different type of player but man i love it when Nates helmet fly off on almost every play lol...

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Torain To Return Monday Night Against Patriots?

TommyTSlice — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:35:38 -0000

The beloved Bill williamson wrote an article today about how Torain is ahead of schedule on the healing process.... and the date everyone circled for him to return is that Monday night October 20th against the Patriots.

Boy would that be huge i would love to have this guy back on the field as early as possible. This kid is going to do big things in the offense i can feel it, can you?

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Madden NFL 09 XX Years of Greatness

TommyTSlice — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:31:35 -0000

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I just bought the new madden NFL 09 XX years edition this morning with head coach 09. For those of you who also have made the purchase, there is a feature in online play where you can create a league of up to 30 or so teams.... I thought it would be fun to create and MHR league so those of you who have Madden 09 and the Xbox 360 let me know if you want to join...

Just post if you want in and your gamertag as a comment to this fanpost.

Let the Bragging rights on MHR begin.