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Is Denver any better than they were last year? (a Season Preview)
by super7 on Sep 12, 2011 11:47 AM EDT
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Are they better?
Let’s cut to the chase. We’ve been essentially waiting for this season to start since around 3:00 pm Mountain on October 24th of last year. That was mid-way through the second quarter of the Raiders’ visit to Mile High last season. Oakland was up 38-0. In our house. And we looked like I would imagine the Detroit Lions usually look to their fans. The season was over. Officially.
The question you should be asking (rather than the ones you shouldn’t – like: Tebow or Orton?) is simple: Are the Denver Broncos better today than they were on October 24th of 2010 (Black Sunday?).
It’s easiest to look at the units and players and coaches and compare them with their 2010 counterparts and find out who is better on paper, but we won’t truly know until October of this year what this team can or can’t do.
So, let’s look at the “on paper” comparison and go from there.
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Anyone know how to get CU games online this year, or even just the Cal @ CU game?
just moved out east, the lack of regard for cfb is horrifying
Chiefs top pick to miss 6-8 weeks?
There goes the neighborhood.
1 Play Breakdown: The crazy Tebow play from last night (you know the one)
by super7 on Aug 12, 2011 2:58 PM EDT
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXjj8rIbQtU&feature=player_embedded
Deserves a breakdown. After the jump.
2011 MHR/Bronco Fans Census
by super7 on Aug 9, 2011 2:09 PM EDT
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I was insipred by the post I saw earlier in the week that asked Tebow supporters to vote on when they became fans and it got me thinking that I'd love to know who we have here and the how the different perspectives were formed that make us all unique and make MHR the best fan blogsite on the web.
This post will be part 1 in a series of Census Posts. In Part 1, I'd like to know when you consider your baptism to the Broncos to be?
Poll's after the jump
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The Biggest Difference (2010 vs. 2011)
by super7 on Aug 5, 2011 11:13 AM EDT
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Here's what I've learned so far this year (pre-preseason edition).
The single biggest difference between what the Denver Broncos were last year and are this year is confidence.
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Von Miller with 2 INTs today @ practice
One off of Orton too...
The Truth: Why the Miami/Orton Trade Didn't Happen
by super7 on Jul 29, 2011 12:21 PM EDT
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via d.yimg.com
The biggest reason that Denver & Miami couldn't lock down this deal is that Kyle Orton and his agent are savvy businessmen.
SImply put, Kyle wasn't willing to take a less than ideal contract with a team that clearly isn't willing to name him the de facto starter, especially when he has just under $9M guaranteed in 2011 and would probably win the QB job out of camp.
Orton & his agent played this perfectly. Kudos to them. Kyle put the chips on Kyle.
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Broncos holding strong in the Orton to Miami negotiation
per John Clayton.
Broncos want a 2 or 3. Miami is thinking 4 or 5. Sounds like there are a few Defensive Linemen whose names have been mentioned as players Denver covets, and then there's Kyles $8M+ number for this year.
Lots of things holding this deal up.
I don't buy that the 2 sids are waiting to see the Arizona deal completed before flipping the switch, but I do think that the 2 sides are pretty far apart today if this deal is gonna get done in the next day or two.
It makes sense for all parties involved. And Kyle will happily restructure for a 3 or 4 year deal.
I hope this gets done sooner than later though. The longer this is unresolved, the higher the chance that it doesn't get done. And that would kill all of the momentum this offseason's given me as a fan (just MO).
If & when this deal is done I think a lot of Broncos fans will have a sigh of relief. Denver fans (I speak for those I know) are ready for this Orton thing to be done. It's not so much about Tebow, but about the feeling of calm. The team and fanbase need that a of calm at the QB position.
Orton deal completed w/i the next 6 hours?
The consistency of this story leads me to belive that it could happen any time now but it's almost 5pm in Miami. Stay tuned!
Mort: Broncos vs. Panthers for DeAngelo - only a 2 horse race
Panthers have more money, Denver may be a better career move...
more to come.
Miami interested in Orton
I think Miami would trade a 3rd rounder for Orton in a heartbeat.
Denver should say yes, IMO.
This gets the deal done quickly, frees more capspace, gives the franchise clear direction at the QB spot for at least 1 season, and considering that the Dolphins aren't a good team in a great division, the pick will likely be a top 75 draft pick.
Okay - Now lets talk about the 800 pound gorilla in the room
by super7 on Apr 30, 2011 4:28 PM EDT
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No DTs. Still. Hmm.
Denver added a ton of talent in the past 3 days. Overall, I'm pretty pleased and I am beginning to understand what John Fox and John Elway want to do with this team.
But..yeah, I'm surprised that Denver didn't draft a single Defensive Tackle in the first 5 rounds. Actually, I'm shocked.
I was in the Dareus camp. But I wasn't sold all the way. There's lots of risk in Dareus. And I wasn't convinced that he was the 'safe pick' in the first 3 and I most definitely wasn't conviced that Dareus was the #1 player available in the draft. And although he played for Saban, I am not 100% sure that I see that as an overwhelming positive. So, he played in an NFL scheme with NFL caliber players. Rolando McClain did too and his rookie year was subpar, and he played right behind Dareus.
By Thursday morning, I felt Miller would be the pick and once I realized that Doom would be the weakside DE, the Miller pick grew on me. In the grand scheme of things, I want Denver to pick the player that they think will be (and already is) the most elite, and I think that Miller is likely more elite and safer than Dareus. The only way to know that for sure is to see them play next year, so let's not go postal because of something that MIGHT happen.
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MOCK DRAFT GAME
Some buddies & I are doing an easy & fun contest that you all might enjoy.
It's quite simple too, because you are only guessing draft slot and the players name associated with that slot. So, if you think Cinci will trade their #4 to Denver and draft Gabbert, then all you need to do is write Gabbert's name into the #2 slot.
You'll have to score this for yourself, because I don't have time to tabulate the results, but it could be a fun way to follow along with the top 10.
Draft Slot /Point Value
1/25
2/50
3/50
4/50
5/50
6/75
7/75
8/75
9/75
10/100
1 submission per player....
Awesome website detailing draft history and transactions
You can change the year in the URL and skip through season. Unbeliveable database!
Broncos brass picks Locker over Bowers
Here's an assumption: Denver has no interest in DaQuan Bowers. They skipped Bowers' pro-day (and missed out on seeing Jarvis Jenkins too) in order to spend the day with Jake Locker. Denver has now attended pro-days for Gabbert and Locker, had Locker in today for a private workout, and are scheduled to have Newton come to town. Denver has 100% more interest in a QB than Bowers. But again, that's just an assumption. Maybe Denver is planning on having Bowers in for a private workout in the next two weeks. But if Denver is in the smoke-signal game, they just sent out a big one.
My 109 Word Draft Manifesto
by super7 on Mar 31, 2011 11:47 PM EDT
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After some brain crushing soul searching (3 beers, a nap, and watching some opening day baseball), I have distilled my draft thoughts into the simplest form.
I am a believer in using a draft board and a priority needs list as your roadmap. Otherwise, why even hire scouts. You must completely and unconditionally trust your scouts. If you don’t, you need new scouts. Duh.
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Tim Tebow and Cam Newton - Why the dichotomy in draft stock?
by super7 on Mar 24, 2011 4:54 PM EDT
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I've been mulling this over for some time.
This is a very messy conversation at its core, but worth having in my opinion.
How is Cam Newton a probable top 10 draft choice and Tim Tebow was a probable 2nd or 3rd round draft choice?
Let's reveiw the factors:
Teams will not likely be able to trade their draft picks w/o a Labor Resolution
It sounds like the Broncos are drafting #2 unless the Labor situation is settled.
Lets see more mocks WITHOUT trades.
Duh...Winning
by super7 on Mar 23, 2011 2:18 PM EDT
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Look, everyone needs to back up for a minute, climb the ladder, and look at the Broncos from 1000 feet away.
Yeah, QBs are the most visible and high profile players in any sport. And having Tebow on the roster, especially, makes it hard to think about other things beyond the QB situation. But we have no idea if Tebow is good, great, or crappy. NO IDEA. How could we?
Well, here’s what we do know:
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Don't be surprised if...
by super7 on Mar 16, 2011 2:12 PM EDT
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Just some random thoughts/pre-draft musings.
I'm looking very forward to the draft. I can't take all of the analysis of the lockout seriously, so I'm choosing to focus on the draft.
And I sorta hope players go to the draft. Especially if they are going to continue to wear outfits that a bad guy from Dick Tracy would approve of (a la Jalen Rose's McDonald's red 47 button suit) or just a straight-up pimp getup like Neon Deion's back in 1989. Last year I saw some jacket-less guys sporting a dress shirt with blinged out suspenders and old school Mr. Peanut spats. Classy.
(Pics from ESPN.com and thestartingfive.net)
Anyway, after the jump, this is all just my gut talking here. So argue away if you think I'm a fool for thinking some of these things, but hey, it's just one man's opinion.
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Broncos back off of shopping Orton
Maybe being rebuffed by Minnesota has caused the Broncos' brass to reconsider trading Orton. Or maybe teams are holding their cards too close to their vests because of the uncertainty going forward for Denver to believe that they'll likely receive anything of value in return for Kyle.
Again, stay tuned.
Vikes considered trading for Orton, but have backed off
Orton is on the trading block. Like it or not. Denver is saying all the right things in order to keep Orton's value static, but behind closed doors, it seems as though there will be suitors for Kyle's services. I highly doubt this story would have come out if Denver wasn't in the market to move Kyle.
The question is: what will it take to land Orton?
My guess: That's why Minnesota walked away. I bet Denver wanted a #2. I personally don't think he's worth a #2, but I am curious what Minnesota WAS willing to part with.
That's making a lot of assumptions. We'll see!
Filling in the gaps on Defense
by super7 on Mar 3, 2011 7:18 PM EST
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Ok - so I put pen to paper today. Okay, I opened Excel and put together a mock up of our defense in the two most common alignments: Base & Nickel.
I have 2 problems and that's why I'm posting this. I'll get to those in a moment.
For the purposes of my post, I am drafting Fairley, and if he's not available, I'm taking Dareus. That's just me. If you want to tell me why Denver's taking Pat Peterson, start another post. I'm not interested in that discussion. Although worthwhile, it's not the discussion this post intends to have.
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Paea has suspected lateral meniscus tear, out of Senior Bowl, first round too?
Filed to ESPN: Orgeon State DT Stephen Paea, a potential 1st rd pick, out rest of Sr. Bowl. MRI, suspected lateral meniscus knee injury
Cromartie - The Voice of Reason?
Antonio Cromartie says what we were all thinkning: That the NFLPA and Owners are squabbling over something that nobody except the execs of the players union and the owners care about. The players will do whatever. As long as you don't mess too much w/ their paychecks.
Risk
by super7 on Jan 24, 2011 3:50 PM EST
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I’ve been thinking more ‘big picture’ lately about the Broncos. Frankly, it’s refreshing to not have to dive through Robert Ayers’ stats and film and wonder if he’s a D-End, an OLB, or even a rotational player next year. I stopped doing that to myself because it doesn’t matter today. It might matter in 90 days, when we have our Defensive Coordinator hired and our 2011 draftees in Denver, but it doesn’t matter today.
What does matter a great deal is what happens in the next 90 days or so.
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1.21 Jigowatts!!
by super7 on Jan 20, 2011 12:08 PM EST
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Have any of you guys traveled to the future?
I haven't. I would love to though. Especially if it involves a DeLorean and self lacing Nikes, hoverboards, and a solve for the energy crisis in the form of a trash to gas converter called 'Mr. Fusion' attached to every car.
Why am I blathering on about time travel?
Because apparantly a few of you have been to the future and back. I guess you don't even need to watch the preseason or wait for the draft or ride out this CBA issue. You already know the facts!
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Jeremy Bates FIRED
per Mike Lombardi
Why a scheme change shouldn't mean too much to Dumervil
by super7 on Jan 15, 2011 12:01 AM EST
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Let's get something straight. Elvis Dumervil can make a quarterback's life a nightmare. Let's get another thing straight; in 2009, Dumervil proved that he is an elite pass rusher in specific passing probable down and distances.
I want to help to ease Broncos fans' collective minds in regard to any anxiety they have in regard to defensive scheme, a new head coach, and a probable switch of Defensive Coordinator.
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