Broncos Freaks - Denver Broncos Forum http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/ Denver Broncos Forum en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:46:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.thebronconation.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Broncos Freaks - Denver Broncos Forum http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/ <![CDATA[NewsFeed: Tebow, Quinn vying for Broncos' No. 2 QB spot]]> http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26631&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:10:07 GMT Broncos coach Josh McDaniels, who today began preparing his team for Sunday's opener at Jacksonville, said the competition for the No. 2 quarterback spot remains open.

More... ]]> Broncos NewsFeed DenverPost http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26631 Kyle Orton 2010 Predictions. http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26630&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:05:26 GMT http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21863

Start there

Next We look at Orton's Stats for last year.

SPLIT CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK RAT
2009 336 541 3802 62.1 7.03 87 21 12 29 86.8

Squarely between 15% and 20% land.

Although his INT's were about the same he's always had, AND his completion percentage was waaaay up. So taking those statistics further. Assuming a 15% increase as his base:

CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK
370 600 4350 63% 8.4 93 25 12 35

Is my prediction for his numbers

Elite level QB. This is assuming His O Line holds up. ]]> Broncos Discussion Ragnar http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26630 1st ESPN power rankings (joke that it is) http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26629&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:52:53 GMT Here is the 1st edition of ESPN NFL power rankings for the start of the official season. As usual this time of year it shows very little imagination. Most teams are starting right where they left off or very close to it despite all the changes made in the off-season. All the top 10 teams from... Here is the 1st edition of ESPN NFL power rankings for the start of the official season. As usual this time of year it shows very little imagination. Most teams are starting right where they left off or very close to it despite all the changes made in the off-season. All the top 10 teams from the end of last year are still in the top 10.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings ]]> Other Football Talk obi-groo http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26629 J. Moss no longer starting... http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26628&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:06 GMT This is a "tweet" from PostBroncos:

Quote:
McD: Jason Hunter will be starting OLB, w/ Ayers. Still competitive with Moss. "You'll see multiple guys in there on Sunday," he said. about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck
I believe this series of twitter posts was a product of a McDaniels' presser. I like Hunter. He showed some explosiveness in preseason action. ]]> Broncos Discussion blackhillsbronco http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26628 Why the Chiefs will beat the Chargers in week 1 http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26627&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:12:45 GMT OK....I'm looking at the policy test thingy at the top of the page so I think I can post this here. If not and it gets moved then I wont do it anymore. Here is a link to an article explaining why the Chiefs will beat the almighty Chargers in week 1.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/4...diego-chargers ]]> Other Football Talk obi-groo http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26627 <![CDATA[" it's JOSH ,the "boy king's" FAULT' ...threads.]]> http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26624&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:40:54 GMT HERE IT IS! the place to dump all the threads that end up discussing josh mcdaniels or the mistakes hes made threads. ROGUE when you no longer like where a thread is headed, you can dump it right here ! HERE IT IS!
the place to dump all the threads that end up discussing josh mcdaniels or the mistakes hes made threads.
ROGUE when you no longer like where a thread is headed, you can dump it right here ! ]]> The Septic Tank zambini15 http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26624 Broncos sign Kevin Vickerson, DT/DE http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26623&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:25:40 GMT http://www.milehighreport.com/2010/9/7/1674284/report-broncos-sign-dt-kevin http://www.milehighreport.com/2010/9...-sign-dt-kevin ]]> Broncos Discussion HolyDiver http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26623 LARSEN and ROYAL http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26622&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:47:39 GMT the new non-broncos for next year. just remember where and when you heard it first ! the new non-broncos for next year.
just remember where and when you heard it first ! ]]> The Septic Tank zambini15 http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26622 Randy Moss A Bronco...possibility? http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26621&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:24 GMT With Moss stating on numerous occasions that he believes this will be his last season in New England, what are the chances that McDaniels goes after him next season? Will Moss is getting up there in age, no one can deny that he is still a play-maker and one of the best in the league. I wouldn't mind seeing Moss end his career in Denver. He has seemed to mature during his time with the Patriots and he really hasn't had any "behavior issues" the last few years (the whole missing practice thing was blown out of proportion).

I know that we are all excited for the current season to get underway, but I thought that this might be worth discussing. Any thoughts? Moss seems to be sold on the idea that the Patriots will not extend his contract because they "don't pay". I would be willing to bet that he is right and he will be visiting a great deal of teams come next off-season. Why not Denver? ]]> Broncos Discussion blackhillsbronco http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26621 <![CDATA[NewsFeed: Denver's defense had better be ready to play well Sunday]]> http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26620&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:52:33 GMT Through all the injuries and question marks that litter their roster, the buzz around the Broncos has been "just wait."

More... ]]> Broncos NewsFeed DenverPost http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26620 NewsFeed: Peyton Hillis still hot topic for Broncos fans http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26619&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:52:33 GMT Today's question comes from Pat Gittings: Getting rid of Peyton Hillis looks like a really big bonehead move now, doesn't it?

More... ]]> Broncos NewsFeed DenverPost http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26619 NewsFeed: Denver defense needs its pass rush, coverage to shine http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26618&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:52:33 GMT The distance between safe and sorry is a thin line for an NFL defense, often the same one that's between a sack and a touchdown.

More... ]]> Broncos NewsFeed DenverPost http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26618 being stoopid is EXPENSIVE http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26617&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:11:38 GMT http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...%3A+Broncos%29
the boy -king is wasting coin at a rate that might make shanny laugh !
bad decisions, hasty, arrogant, not my money decisions. ]]> Broncos Discussion zambini15 http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26617 NewsFeed: Broncos sign former Loveland star Byers to practice squad http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26616&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:31:37 GMT Jeff Byers, who was a man among boys while playing both sides of the ball and leading Loveland High School to the Class 4A state championship in 2003, has come home again.Image: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dp-sports-broncos/~4/L608yGGand8 More...... Jeff Byers, who was a man among boys while playing both sides of the ball and leading Loveland High School to the Class 4A state championship in 2003, has come home again.

More... ]]> Broncos NewsFeed DenverPost http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26616 National forecast: A gloomy 2010 for Broncos http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26615&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:06:10 GMT By Patrick Saunders
The Denver Post

Your Denver Broncos will be in no-man's land this season, waffling somewhere between lousy and mediocre.

Hey, don't shoot me! I'm just the messenger, passing along the national vibe.

Sports Illustrated, for example, predicts the Broncos will finish 7-9, third in the AFC West. Fox Sports forecasts the same, but has a few positive things to say: "One huge bright spot: the apparent gains QB Kyle Orton has made in his second year in (Josh) McDaniels' offense, both in accuracy, demeanor and overall knowledge.

The team also appears better equipped to handle things defensively, where the defensive line appears stronger and the secondary is the best position, top to bottom, on the field."

The Sporting News is not nearly as kind. TSN predicts the Broncos to finish 4-12, last in the AFC West behind the Chargers (12-4), Chiefs (9-7) and Raiders (5-11). The Sporting News also asked 32 NFL reporters to vote for the best team in each division. The Chargers received 30 votes, the Broncos just two.

In this month's ESPN Magazine, a computer formula was used to spit out this: The Broncos will finish third in the AFC West with an 8-8 record, in front of only the Raiders (5-11). ESPN's computer picks the Chiefs — yes the Chiefs — to win the division with a 9-7 record. Hmm ... looks to me like that computer is missing a chip or two.

There is some good news, or sorts, for Broncomaniacs. Pro Football Weekly senior editor Mike Wilkening looked into his crystal ball and predicted the Broncos will finish second in the division behind the Chargers.

"Broncos will exceed expectations again, but Chargers will probably be too tough to overcome in division-title race," writes Wilkening.

My prediction? I think SI got it right. A 7-9 record and third in the AFC West is realistic, but I wouldn't be shocked to see the Broncos drop to 5-11.

Trivia time

When was the last time the Broncos failed to win at least five games, in a non-strike season? (Answer below)

Polling

An ongoing Denver Post poll asks readers which team will win the AFC West. The Chargers, with nearly 60 percent of the vote, are the overwhelming choice. The Broncos are second with nearly 33 percent. The Raiders (about 5.2 percent) are third, followed by the Chiefs (2.6 percent).

Actually, it's nice to see Broncos fans taking off their orange-colored glasses long enough to gain a realistic perspective. Quotable

Steve Berthiaume of ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" makes the bold statement that he would take the Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez over Cardinals' superstar Albert Pujols to start a team:

"This year, we've seen Gonzalez make diving 'Web Gem' catches in the outfield, hit towering home runs, steal bases and use that speed to go first to third. The kid can fly. He might be the closest thing in the game right now to a true "five-tool" player. He's in Colorado, which means he doesn't get as much publicity as he otherwise might, and gets overshadowed by the Pujolses and the even the Pandas of the NL. But you go ahead and take those guys if you want. I'll take CarGo."

Then again, I heard ESPN talking head Mike Greenberg refer to Gonzalez as "Cargone" the other morning on the radio.

In case you missed it

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger still has a ways to go to earn back his teammates' trust. For the first time since 2007, the Steelers did not elect Big Ben as one of the team's captains.

Roethlisberger is under suspension for the first four games this season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his second sexual assault allegation in less than a year.

Pittsburgh's captains this year are receiver Hines Ward, tight end Heath Miller and linebackers James Farrior and Keyaron Fox.

Trivia answer

The Broncos finished 4-9-1 in 1971 under coach Lou Saban. ]]> Broncos Discussion Rogue http://broncosfreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26615