Open Thread: Denver Broncos (8-8) At New England Patriots (13-3)
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 14, 2012 8:00 PM EST
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Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos head to New England to take on Tom Brady and the Patriots. To say that this game isn't going to set records for television ratings would be a lie. Talk about the game here.
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Its a final at the stick
36-32 Niners
I should have taken the over
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions
message sent to Denver defense
can’t stop us. Signed, Tom Brady
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:19 PM EST reply actions
And my failed playoff predictions continue.
I picked the Bengals, Steelers, Falcons and Saints last week. 1 for 4. I picked the Saints this week, so I’m 0 for 1 so far. Still got the Pats, Packers and Ravens.
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I did not give you those tips
Am I nuts for thinking it will be a NYG-SFO NFC title game next week?
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
I missed the first drive...
I see that Hernandez has a 43 yard run. How did that happen?
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I hate Brady
he went total douche when he married Giselle…
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
do you know why they got married
(A) she was pregnant
(B) they are in love
© he’s Tom Brady dadgummit
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
well his other girlfriend was pregnant
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
Tebow turns it over.
Once the Pats put this in the end zone, Denver’s going to be in a deep hole.
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NE formula
make just enough defensive plays… and ride their offense..
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
Even in that 16-0 season, their defense wasn't all that great.
They were just able to make timely turnovers and stop opposing teams just enough for their offense to win. Until the Super Bowl, that is.
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They beat the Giants in week 17, 38-35
the Packers beat the Giants earlier this season 38-35.
just saying.
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:31 PM EST reply actions
this has blowout signs all over this game
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 8:31 PM EST reply actions
There was a joke going around work
take the over and the Broncos may not score
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
The Patriots are so inventive...
Putting receivers on defense, using tight ends as running backs. Sigh….wish my team would think outside the box like them.
It only works because they're the f***ing Patriots.
Remember when the Bengals tried to run a (somewhat simple) trick play and have Scott throw the ball back to Dalton after a handoff? Absolute disaster- Scott’s pass went 5 feet over his head. We also tried to run the option one play. That resulted in a turnover.
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They always say
give a kid a gift in a box and the kid will always play with the box.
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
but Cochart? Seriously? As the second half an all-star tandem?
I’ll take what your smoking
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Gresh will give the production of Gronk and Hernandez combined.
Cochart is just there as a figurehead to make it a duo.
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I think that's more wishful thinking
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I get it.
You hate the Bengals.
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no I just live in reality
Gresham will have a nice year.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Gene Steratore is your referee
AKA Ed Hochuli without the lexicon
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:36 PM EST reply actions
some playcalling with balls
and lack of defense has helped.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Brady just killed my Saturday night
I just wanted it to be close,didnt care who won
even though i’m still rooting for America’s most hated
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
oh lord
please don’t let this be a ravens pats afc championship game
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions
The ruling on the field stands
because it’s the Patriots. Had this been the Bengals, that’s incomplete.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions
The ball moves wayyyy more than Gresham's TD moved...
And it was a lot easier to see… and clearly the ground SECURED his catch whereas with Gresham is moved half a millimeter AFTER he caught it and brought it into the endzone… For Gronk its a TD for Gresh its overruled… Nice consistency there…
amazing
It’s good to be a Pats fan. The league loves and the refs love you. I think maybe the league tells the refs to love them.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
I know the ball moved
But I still never saw the ball hit the ground but I did not see every replay
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:40 PM EST reply actions
After this game,all the announcer's will go back to bashing Tebow
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
Pats have hit every play
8-for-8 for 79 yards passing.
That’s not Tebow’s fault.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
I know,i want Tebow to hush them up
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
well good news
We will only have to listen to ESPN talk about Tebow about 1/2 as much if they lose.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
I almost feel bad for Tebow.
If the blowout continues, all we’re going to hear about from the national media is how he isn’t an NFL QB and needs to be replaced. Not only does the media attention make people hate him, he also gets more criticism than anyone when he messes up.
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precisely
that’s the thing about Tebow. It is not about his faith or ability. The media cannot believe he is genuine and want to tear him down before something else does. For no reason really
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
yep imagine having that much pressure. Then again, people have been telling him he couldn’t do it his whole life.
by Tampa_Bengal on Jan 14, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
I don't buy that people have been "telling him he can't do it his whole life."
He’s gifted with more athletic ability than about 99% of the people in this world. I guarantee you no one said he “couldn’t do it” in high school. And college? He was recruited by one of the best programs in the nation and won the Heisman in his Sophomore year, for God’s sake.
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I havn’t read his book, but from what I’ve heard, he says that people have always doubted him in highschool to go on to play for a division 1 team. But regardless, even though he is very athletic there is no doubt that as soon as the Broncos drafted him in the first round people have been criticizing his ability more than needed thats for sure.
by Tampa_Bengal on Jan 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
If I was the Broncos
I would bring in a QB and attack this secondary. It’s what everyobe else does.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
Belicheat
looks like the Emperor in his grey hoodie.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST reply actions
I am going to write something unpopular (like I did a lot two years ago)
I think Tebow throws a better deep ball.
He is the rare QB who can’t throw short but can go bombs away if needed.
At least from my view
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:48 PM EST reply actions
That's what I like about him
he scrambles around and then boom
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Brady threw an INC
he must be cut immediately lol
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:49 PM EST reply actions
Denver D has no answers
no pressure, and they can’t cover as much time as Brady has. This is like surgery.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:50 PM EST reply actions
now an INT
he must be replaced
that would be the Tebow reaction
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:50 PM EST reply actions
what in the world?????
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
My adrenaline is going crazy
Nothing better than Playoff football
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
Pats D is pretty bad
if the Broncos don’t get demoralized this game could see 80+ points total.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:54 PM EST reply actions
score here
things could develop into interesting situations
and this isn’t jersey shore
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST reply actions
Interesting
The Steelers sold out to stop the run, so the Broncos replied with bombs away.
The Pats are selling out to stop the run, and not stopping it.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 8:57 PM EST reply actions
difference between good defense and very good defense
I will never say the mustard and stain has a great defense.
If they did they would be playing this game.
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Pats defense is shaky at best
Tebow fumbled once, and there was a dropped pass on the 3rd down that stopped Denver…. if Broncos don’t hurt themselves on offense, they should move the ball.
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
Mcgahee looks young
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
good for him
I’m just glad it happened AFTER he left the Ravens.
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Phil Simms
is sooooooo bad… how is he on the #1 crew??
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
because
SB XXI MVP
Aw shucks mannerisms
the next option is Dierdorf
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
I am still wondering how that penalty was one sided
Both teams were pushing and shoving after the TD
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
yeah but Welker is my height
I could not catch that with a cherry picker
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
just enough
pressure in his face, couldn’t step into it.
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
Notice how Quasby doesn't even return punts for the Broncos now?
I’m telling you, the man is worthless.
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How do you make cheesy bread better?
Put more damn cheese in it, brilliant!
Watching Stanford Jennings kick return in the Super Bowl was the out of body experience of my sports life.
Throwing with the wind
easier to throw into the wind because you can pinpoint better. Tailwind makes the oblong spheroid flutter in many odd ways.
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 9:06 PM EST reply actions
this is gonna get ugly
someone or someones are gonna get thrown out of this thing
by david in upstate SC on Jan 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST reply actions
# 68 for the broncos needs to watch his ass
he could end up hurting his team
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST reply actions
Yes, please, stop the option.
It’s a college thing and it’s stupid. I want teams to shut it down so it ends up having no place whatsoever in the NFL.
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I think it could be cool,high risk
But makes the defense have to be honest
"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"
hmm
are you sure about that seems like gronk runs circles around him, or maybe we just don’t use our t.e. the correct way.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's a combination of both.
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I wonder what would happen if him and Gresh switched teams.
Gresh is really hurt statistically by our system not using the TE a lot, but the more I watch Gronk the more I think he’s probably simply the better of the two.
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I think we will find out next season
I think Gruden wants to start using Gresh more in the passing game and if we can fix our o-line I think we will be able to
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
and if we drafted dez instead of gresh and waited for another t.e. would we be better off? who knows woulda coulda shoulda
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Could have picked up Gronk later in that draft, actually.
Could you imagine having Dez Bryant and Gronkowski both on this offense? It would be awesome. Oh well…
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Another interesting thought.
Also, maybe if Carson has Dez and Gronk he demands a trade and we don’t get Dalton. Too many variables involved.
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*he never demands a trade
I can’t type or think today.
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i know
and throw in aj just imagine that
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
The Pats passing tree
seems like it works a lot better. There’s a lot of plays that seem like the Bengals don’t have in their playbook (especially stuff working deep down the middle of the field)
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I will say this
I think our playbook will expand a whole lot this offseason with Gruden staying.
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
Definitely.
Bellichick has a rare ability to get guys open by scheming alone. You could throw some guys with relatively low talent into his system and as long as they’re smart enough to grasp it, they’ll be good receivers. I bet he could make a guy like Whalen or Baby Hawk look amazing. (Not so much on a guy like Caldwell- he couldn’t even get on the field for the Pats because he wouldn’t be able to understand the system.)
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i know he just did not do the gator chomp after that sack
really is looking like kids playing football
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions
going back to another question
who do you guys think is better or will be better in there career dez or aj
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions
Dez Bryant or AJ Green?
You can’t be serious.
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Dez is hurt an awful lot
and he has quite a few games where he just doesn’t show up
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
AJ. Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, Megatron
are all in their own class at WR. Dez is a step below all of those guys.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
AJ is going to work out
with Fitzy, and Megatron this offseason…….that’s awesome
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
i would like to see aj fill out a little more what is his weight at right now?
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
I love a receiver who's his height and 240, but AJ isn't built to weigh a lot.
His frame just won’t support that type of weight. He’s fine remaining skinny- he’s still extremely strong.
That said, I wouldn’t object to him putting on a good 10 pounds of muscle.
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Megatron is in a class of his own even above the rest of those guys, I think.
He’s like AJ plus about 50 pounds and even more strength. In my opinion no one else in the NFL even rivals him.
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Lol this what we bengal fans had forward to look too if we had beat the texans
by bengals&buckeyenation on Jan 14, 2012 9:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the one thing that really bothers me about the broncos is
not only did they draft in front of us last year, but they won there division, and won a playoff game. with that being said they are getting there asses kicked tonight.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
5 TD passes by a QB (and 3 TD receptions by a TE) in a half.
#GoodLord
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Empty seats?
Anyone know why there’s a big section all empty?
(Not really anything left to talk about for the game…)
by HawaiianBengal on Jan 14, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions
so does anyone like what the reds are doing so far? i think they need to take a look at left field now.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions
I love what they are doing
Going for it rather than sitting on there A$$es like they did last year
At what point do they put in Mallett?
I’d say now is the right time.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 10:22 PM EST reply actions
no doubt
stay classy Pats
personally
I don’t want to see Marvin fired, I want him to be promoted to G.M. while handing the reigns over to Zimmer as head coach and hiring Jack Del Rio as Defensive Coordinator. Who Dey!!!
by joeb69 on Jan 9, 2012 8:18 PM EST replyactions 2 recs
you mean the mallett that mike brown wanted over dalton lol
and on a side not has ocho been out there tonight at all?
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Kinda glad we lost
I would NOT want this kind of ass whooping
by WhoDeyTim on Jan 14, 2012 10:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
we would not have the ongoing draught of no playoff wins
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
you have a great point
Just saying I wouldn’t want my team on the receiving end of this
by WhoDeyTim on Jan 14, 2012 10:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
neither would i like this to happen to us
i think we would play a little better than the broncos right now, atleast i would hope lol.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
I'd like to think so
Zimmer would have something ready, plus our offense is way better than Denvers
by WhoDeyTim on Jan 14, 2012 10:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
we lost 31-10 to a rookie QB
I think the beat down would have been just as bad myself.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
we also played a better defense than what the patriots have
so i think it would not be this bad
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
I actually like Teebow and have been rooting for him to suceed
His receivers have had some drops tonight. Having said that, I think the broncos are screwed because I don not think he is the long term answer and there is no way Denver can go in another direction at this point
Saints piled up 450+ yards
and the article still says the 49ers had a stingy defense.
Bizarre.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 14, 2012 10:56 PM EST reply actions
They forced their share of turnovers, though.
A lot of times when someone uses “stingy” to describe a defense they’re referring to turnovers.
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Late cheep shot (or more like shots)
that started a skirmish
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 14, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
oh ok i am not watching the game anymore
me and my wife are watching friends with benefits ( that chick from that 70’s show is hot as hell)
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
that sure was a cheap shot
they can’t win the game i guess he atleast wanted to win a fight lol
by bengalinflorida on Jan 14, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
Was funny after he started that
To see him trying to go head to head with those big linemen hahaha
Looked like a little kid pushing against his dad as hard as he can and not even moving him lol. Like he goes at like a 30 degree angle trying to push the one guy and gets no movement haha
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