Broncos vs Colts

Broncos had a good year. Especially when you consider it was Plummer's first. The horsies just bit off more than they could chew. And the Colts were amped. Great matchups next weekend. The Colts will no longer be on Turf unless they get the Titans. That will slow them down by the bunches. They are just like the Rams. A turf team. But a damn good one.

 

Agreed. However, I really think the Colts will be able to move the ball on the ground vs. the Chiefs much better than they would against the Pats. That is huge for their play action game, which is how Manning seems to eat up defenses. First team to 40 wins!!

(I'm probably not joking....)

 

Manny, I think Shanahan is the NFL version of Bob Stoops (arrogant sob but heck of a coach). The Broncos have been one of the most successful teams in the league since he has been there. Further, his QBs have not been great, it was the 40 year old version of Elway, Griese, now Plummer. I don't like the Broncos nor Shan--but odds are a change would be poor.

I don't think you need to worry, if Indy doesn't take the Chiefs out the Pats (or event he Titans will). Trully no defense teams never go far in the playoffs.

 

Perhaps, but I think one can also make the argument that Elway was the reason for the Bronco success under Shanahan. That may seem like a dumb point, but what I'm getting at is that a Hall of Fame QB in Elway may have made Shanahan look better than he actually was. I think it remains to be seen, and injuries have definitely been a factor in recent years, especially with Plummer and Portis being banged up this year. However, I can't recall the Broncos doing much in the playoffs since Elway retired. Have they had the talent needed to succeed? I'm not sure. I think it's just something to consider.

With that said, I don't think he deserves the axe yet, unless you want to judge him on his injury list manipulations. Fantasy football players nationwide hate him.

 

That's right. I remember that game now. It was pretty unwatchable, especially when Frerotte came into the game. I'll be really interested to see what happens with them next year. I really hope Lelie is ready to step into the #2 wr slot and succeed. He showed growth this year, but with Eddie McCaffrey on his last legs, and Sharpe getting older, they really need some more options on pass plays. I love that Plummer gives them so scrambling ability at QB, but he still has some maturing to do at QB. I love Portis, and the big play capability he brings to that team. I hope he can stay healthy, though. All in all, we'll see what happens next year. That division is really down, other than KC, and they need to try to take advantage of that.

If you are Denver, Manny, where do you look in the draft? Position-wise, I mean? What do you perceive as their biggest area of need? I really think they need some more help on D, maybe in the secondary. I know they suffered a lot of injuries, but I think that they have to improve the DB's. LB's are ok, just too many injuries. I think their D line could be better, but they played surprisingly well most of the year.