OK, we've had our fun for today with scandal and calls for the coach to be fired. Will something come of it? Maybe down the road, but for now, Bowlen says the coach still has a job; and no matter what any of us think about the matter, a game will be played tomorrow with McDaniels calling the shots on the sideline. The games will still be played. I'm a Bronco fan, as well as a football fan. I will be watching - both the Broncos' game, and whatever else the networks choose to show in my region. I would love to see some discussion on the topic, because, contrary to popular belief, there is more NFL season left.

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I've been sitting back, watching things develop, and reading all the opinions and prognostications along the way. There is a fair share of optimism and reallism being thrown about. Most predictions are based on one, all powerful word. If looms large in the potential fortune of the Broncos. There are currently almost as many ifs as there are players on the roster.

There are those that have no respect for if. I've heard all about it. It's been said, " Yeah , and if frogs had shorter legs, they'd bump their ass.", and all sorts of ways to blow if off. Personally, I hold if in higher esteem for what it can provide for my personal entertainment, which is often rooted in the success of my favorite franchise.

Lets look at the big if.

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Josh is now in his second year. His first draft came a bit too soon for much preparation. This year is all on him, though 2012 will be the earliest you can really attatch a grade to this draft. Until then, there is much room to discuss and be entertained by Your Denver Broncos! The entertainment value of this draft could not be beat. I'd like to share how it went down for me, and discuss the young HC's progress.

I'll start with a little timeline:

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Should it happen to fall that way, and you're McX, what's your plan?

With what your'e saving on Marshall's salary, is there anyone worth trying to make that one more step up for?

Do you wait and see who falls to #6 before you pull the trigger to move back?

What 2nd thru 4th round picks are fair trade for #6 overall, and what team has that abundance to barter with?

Which 1st round pick do you trade?

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The holiday is upon us. Because of my job schedule during the week, my body has gotten into a habit, and I've been awake for far too long at this time of day. The pre game doesn't even start for another seven hours plus. TV generally sux, unless you can withstand seven hours of superbowls past reruns. I'll watch my share, for sure. It's waaay too early to start partying (Iwant to be awake to witness the game!). So, then what ? I need suggestions on what to do with my day.

But first, a poll:

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It's been one helluva soap opera. This isn't some girly man soap opera where doctors and lawyers don't do any actual work, but spend their time chasing each others' wives and getting involved in international espionage. No, my freinds. This is HUGE!

Never before have I been so entertained by a football team with so much non football subject matter. If you thought last year was a whirlwind, then hold on to your as....um... I mean, seat, because it's going to get crazy again.

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Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house...

The ol' lady was taking down decorations and vacuuming, and bored was the spouse.

Hello, my name is Jay, and I'm a Broncos addict.

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In my feeble, ill informed first attempt at a fan post, I made a few comments (complaints, actually) about some things I've noticed during this season. On thursday night, the Broncos proceeded to debunk almost every one of them.

If you read that post (probably not),you probably think "this guy's an idiot, and has no idea what he's talking about".

If you didn't read that post, you probably think... "this guy's an idiot, and has no idea what he's talking about".

In both cases, you'd be right for the most part. Actually, they're probably the same case, but I digress. I remain undaunted because I'm bored, I own a keyboard, and I love me some Broncos fooball. Besides, I got some vindication on a couple of small points.

First off, some things are undeniably true. Dogs stiil don't understand football, and to them, cheese is virtually a narcotic. Women (at least my spousal unit) still don't understand, or have difficulty tolerating a man's reaction to football. Brussel sprouts were never intended to be eaten by humans, or any other mammal.  Last, but not least, pizza and beer remain a major food group. On everything else, I was absolutely wrong. .....well, almost.

I wanted to see more TE, and I got my wish. That had to be Scheffler's best game of the year. The TE screens seemed very effective, and Scheff will always be a matchup problem for LBs. If he stays involved, having to account for him can free up some things for the WRs

I wanted to see more RBs in the passing game. There were a few screens, but when the running game is so effective, why get away from it. I love the way Knowshon is progressing. I'd still love to see him catching passes further downfield. He'd be deadly loose in the secondary.

Orton continues to progress as a very good QB. If he can slow things down just a little to where he can get a better read on the second and third receivers, he could become great. Obviously that's only posiible with the kind of protection he had on thursday. On the third down play just prior to the second field goal, he had great protection, and I thought he threw the ball away a little early. That could be a result of previous break downs in protection speeding up the clock in his head, and his recent injury. Chris Simms is still #2 (in all three ways that can be taken), so The Ortmeister better stay healthy.

I'm convinced Mitch Berger has read complaints from various media outlets, and put a powder actuated ramset in the toe of his right shoe. He did look better the previous week, but was dramatically aided by a 25 yard roll at the end of one kick. Against the Giants, he was booming them. That's why Josh is a coach, and I'm a tired assed woking stiff looking for a soft chair and an adult beverage.

DJ and Andra also read the part where I dissed them. How else could I account for their renewed level of play? (yeah, right!) Seriously, the run defense was what bothered me most during the losing streak. I don't buy that they were worn down when they were regularly giving up 8-10 yard plays in the first quarter. Defenders staying on-assignment has it's advantages. (ya think?!) I would still like to see some top level competition at the position(s) through the draft.

Did you get a look at the guns on Brian Dawkins during the post game interview? If I were a receiver for the opposition, I'd need to wear "depends" under my uniform. The dude was in the middle of my TV screen on almost every play when the Broncos were on defense. That's only because the camera follows the ball on network broadcasts.

What was that "puddin' " somthinornother I heard in reference to Marshall from the commentators? They need to keep puddin' on the menu. That was some awesome shiite he was laying on them. The beast is mutating, and I like it. He's getting some Fred Blitnekoff stickum on his hands.

If things continue, Steve Tasker will have some competition as the all-time special teams ace. The only kicks Bruton wasn't involved in were field goals.

If Thanksgiving's Broncos show up in Indy, I'd pick them to win; but before that, they must beat KC; but before that, go KC! Beat the Chargers!

Go Broncos!

Ahh, fandom. We all know that  "fan'' is short for "fanatic". Nowhere is that more true than on this site. The emotions poured into each post and comment is ever evident proof. I'm no less opinionated than the rest, just more limited in time and energy. As an industrial electrician in his late 40s, I follow my workday with a precise ritual:

1) Upon arriving at home, sit down and remain seated.

2)  2 ibuprofen and a good stiff drink.... and a good stiff drink...

3) Repeat as necessary

Most fans share a passion for their team. We just often differ on a strategy to get us to the promised land. That strategy may be right or wrong, but it does not make us any less a fan. Emotional outbursts are a requirement for any orange bleeding fanatic. Most of mine are directed at the TV, while many others' appear on this blog. With the time and rest afforded me by this holiday, I'll attempt to share the boneheaded (more like cement, actually) opinions from my warped mind.

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