The Broncos 2010 Defense
by Brian (DaBolts) on Mar 19, 2010 7:14 PM PDT
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Jamal Williams - 33
Jarvis Green - 31
Justice Bannan - 30
Brian Dawkins - 36
Champ Bailey - 31
Renaldo Hill - 31
Andre Goodman - 31
Last year they also brought in Ty Law at 36. I know veterans are pretty savvy, but that's an old crew.
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No makey fun of JWill.
Respect, man, respect.
The rest of those guys y’all can laugh at. But Dawk is the only one who’s older than me.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the cheerleaders!
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Mar 20, 2010 7:35 AM PDT reply actions
Aw, come on man
I have the greatest respect for Jamal’s time as a Charger; but it’s not like I never cracked wise about his svelte figure and age when he was a bolt. It’s the middle of the endless off season, let’s have a bit of fun. I understand the Chargers cut him; he has to look after his future and his family, but he’s a Bronco now, and in the words of that great philosopher, Superchicken, he knew the job was dangerous when he took it. I mean, my god man, a Bronco, it’s only a matter of time until they have him watching Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and going to Supercuts.
And while I’m kidding, I’m kidding on the square, that is an old defense by any measure and it has implications for the upcoming season in terms of their speed and durability. I still consider the Broncos the closest challenger, and I’m interested in any and all weaknesses.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Mar 20, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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for the Supercuts and Dr. Quinn refereneces. It’s the perfect profile of a Bronco fan.
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
Age is everything...
Age is everything, aches, pain, lost step and usually a smarter cheating mind.
If those guys stay upright, they will help immensely….big if
Jamal though could be good for 2 years, the Chargers may regret it if he is
Ty Law just doesn’t have gas in the tank as starter, maybe nickel. Dawkins still nice presence, but coverage skills not there. Champ can still play; the rest aren’t worth much in my little mind
Btw i wouldn’t want to race Darrel Green, over 40 ad retired is still looking good
10 y ago
u guys wouild have a point but peopie can paly at a high level untail 37- 38 or so and is it justin bannan
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24
Only the best players
Can survive until 37-38. Positions that require speed are going to be a lot tougher to hang on at past 30. I’d say that’s actually more true now than it used to be.
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It definitely keeps them healthier and stronger
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EXCEPT FOR ROID BOY MERRIMAN
HE HURT HIS KNEE CUZ OF HE GOT OFF THE JUICE, HURR HURR HURR
I do agree with all the above points— the positions that require speed and skill will be largely populated by under-30’s. Linemen don’t need to be particularly agile, so Bannan and Jamal might hang in there a few more years, and Champ is still tops as a CB, but the rest of the guys on that list are set for a steep decline.
Yup, I'm the nut who believes Mark Loretta is a possible future Hall of Famer.
by StrangeBroP25 on Mar 21, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You got it wrong
He can’t heal his knee because he’s off the juice.
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Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I think this is a major factor in last year's collapse.
They were healthy and winning, until one day they weren’t.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the cheerleaders!
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Mar 20, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions
For the most part
They stayed healthy all season. They were just ridiculously healthy for the first 6-8 games.
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Yeah, that's basically the one major injury to the Broncos
Whereas the Chargers had about a dozen injuries that resulted in similar losses in games played (but probably only 4 or 5 that happened to guys that were currently starters). If that’s the downfall of the Broncos, so be it, but it was still a very healthy team.
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Agree with Wonko
SD was much more injured that the Broncos. We were fairly healthy all season. Yes, Harris was injured, but you tell me one team that didn’t have a starter get injured last season and miss some games. I can’t think of any off hand.
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
by sadaraine on Mar 29, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Broncos keep hiring old men
And when the comp picks are awarded every year they ignore the reason why other teams are improving and they arent.
If we finish with the same record as last year
Then I’ll tip my hat to this comment, but as things stand its fairly ignorant. To say we haven’t improved is really quite an undersight.
I respect your opinion, and I’m not here to troll….but this is a post soley aimed at our team and I love a good discussion,
But what we have here is a team in its second year ever. We are not the shanny broncos. We are a team with experienced veterans and younger players under them who will learn their poise and skills.
It is only a matter of time, (barring some unforseen metldown) before Denver regains its place as sole leader of the AFC West. For now its a crapshoot between you and us but….only a matter of time.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
This sounds like rhetoric from someone who has been drinking too much McD Kool Aid.
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...I like kool-aid......
haha well played, but at the same time my thoughts have sound reasoning behind them.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
okay
But, it still sounds like something you tell baby Bronco fans so that they can fall asleep at night.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
alright,
I mean I’m not going to sit here and pretend I can change the mind of someone who is unwilling to consider that maybe McD has a plan.
I am not the best with examples and stating a case so I will drop it. but all I’m saying is we ARE getting better, and we ARE going to dominate the AFC west again soon.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
You better dominate the AFC west soon
Cause in a few days half your D might die from old age
IMO
by Foilhat on Apr 1, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dominate the AFC in obituaries
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LOL
That was funny. I will have bug one of my brother in-laws. He is a huge Denver fan (he has actually made the trip to Denver a few times).
Thanks
I may be old but I... oh d*mn, I forgot what I was going to say.
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Mar 22, 2010 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
Excellent point, DaBolts.
I imagine most will play fewer downs than they have in the past, to keep them as healthy and fresh as possible for as long as possible, perhaps the entire season. There will no doubt be some injuries and some of those will be season ending. But if enough can stay healthy and fresh, the younger talent around them may benefit from all that experience.
It kind of reminds me of the way the Patriots have done things. Now, I don’t think the Patriots ever had elite defenses, but they have had some very good ones.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
The 2003 Patriots Defense
Was pretty darn close to elite.
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by Wonko on Mar 23, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with you on that.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Mar 23, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
2004 wasn't too bad either, IIRC.
Also, that 2007 defense of theirs was stifling until the Super Bowl.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Panthers // Gators // Boise State
But 2003
Was the only year where their productivity approached elite. The 2004 and 2007 versions had similar talent, but not the same level of production.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I guess what I'm saying is...
if I was a young, up and coming player and I had a chance to play beside and learn from a future Hall of Faamer, even if it was during the last season or two of his career, I would think I had died and gone to heaven. Imagine what I could learn.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Mar 23, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Just wait and see..
All we can do is wait and see how this plays out. It is a good thing for our younger players.
I have been saying "there is always next year" since 1998..
What young players?
The Broncos havent drafted and developed a decent defensive linemen in a decade.
IMO
Well
They drafted Dumervil, but when they switched to the 3-4 they had to move him to OLB. But he totally played on the line for a couple of seasons.
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Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
give the new regime a chance and you will see
I mean no offense, but SD’s system aint doin much for them either……
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
New regime
Same off season strategy, sign scrubs from other teams and donate comp picks to the Pats. Im starting to think McD has given more comp to NE then should be allowed.
IMO
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