Comments on: Predicting the 2008 Denver Broncos

By: Garret Barnes

Garret Barnes — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:48:05 +0000

Lee T,

Actually that is exactly what I think will happen in the playoffs. Manning is pretty scary against our D.

By: Lee T

Lee T — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:36:21 +0000

Sounds good to me…. As much as I want Niko to be a stud (and I think he will be in the future) he’s going to struggle a bit this year but show us some John Lynch like highlight hits!

Depending on the length of Marshall’s suspension I think he will have a big year and make the probowl. I hope Elvis has a huge year like he can and shows the league he’s a force.
10-6 and out in the first round to those God Damn Colts!!!

By: James

James — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:34:11 +0000

At this time I see Denver going 9-7 possibly 10-6. I would like to hold off final predictions until a few preseason games to see how the new players fit in. Though with this schedule Denver’s stars could align for a serious playoff run. I think it all depends on health and the Defense gelling.

Reasoning for at least 9-7 has to do with schedule.

Game againts losers – 10
1. Raiders (away) 4-12
2. New Orleans (Home) 7-9
3. KC (away) 4-12
4. Miami (Home) 1-15
5. Atlanta (away) 4-12
6. Raiders (Home) 4-12
7. Y Jets (away) 4-12
8. KC (Home) 4-12
9. Carolina (away) 7-9
10. Buffalo (Home) 7-9

Winnable Games against winners 2
Tampa Bay (Home) 9-7
Cleveland (away) 10-6

Denver sould easily be able to win 9 out of these 12 games.

That only leaes 4 games against teams that the probably won’t win. Though Denver may be able to pull an upset against San Diego at home or Jacksonvilee and Home.

By: HogBlog

HogBlog — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:36:33 +0000

I have a difficult time believing 11-5 is reaistic. However, I will say that IF we can agree that the current D scheme, with the new additions are keys to creating defensive chemistry and confidence, then I can certainly buy 10-6, and 9-7 for sure.

I’m skeptical toward the comment regarding D-Rob missing games. Especially as he’ll rotate in and out, and not see as much playing time as in his past 6 years. I see him easily playing w/some pain, but being more successful because of his need to prove he’s worthy of 1st round talent, and the critism/controversy created around his salary and injuries were more about saber rattling to reduce his price, that his value as a player. You gotta believe that the Jets were livid this coming out. It worked great for us. Im not saying he’s not injured, there’s no doubt about it. But here’s a man who has become used to playing with it, and I believe he’s worth much more than the price we’ll eventually pay for him…which could be nothing?

By: flbronc

flbronc — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:12:35 +0000

11-5 is a realistic number, but my gut says 10-6. i agree with herc and the others with 2 games for marshall- unless he has some more visits from the lawdogs.

on defense, i agree with you about the secondary- they will have a much better showing this year. mainly due to the improvement at dt. i’m still not sold on our young de’s though. i dont think that dumerville is a ‘flash in the pan’ i expect him to get his sacks- at least 10. it’s moss and crowder that i worry about- health and ability levels.

By: Arden

Arden — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:55:31 +0000

60 tackles and six sacks sounds like an awful lot even for a productive NFL DT.

By: broncfanstuckinsd

broncfanstuckinsd — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:47:04 +0000

I agree with Herc he wont get more than 2. Jared Allen had 2 DUI’s and served only a 2 game vacation. Plus the commish wont rule on Marshall until his trial which is in late September. Plus even with the NFL going towards the clean up process unlike A. Jones and Chris Henry who have either pleaded guilty or been convicted this would be a first time offense for him and Bowlen does have some sway in the owner circles so I would say that he would get a pair. Plus why do you think that A. Jones is gonna be reinstated. He is in Dallas under J. Jones. If he was still in Tennessee I would bet he wouldnt be reinstated.
But I can see Denver going 11-5 or 12-4

By: krippler

krippler — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:50:51 +0000

Thats alot of sacks for the linebackers. Last time DJ played weak he was right around 100 tackles. I see him doing the same.

By: Garret Barnes

Garret Barnes — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:06:09 +0000

kerry,
wishful thinking but yes that is possible. hercules i think that the nfl is going crazy with this clean up thing and they will suspend him for that long cuz of it.

By: kerry

kerry — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:57:20 +0000

with how soft our schedule is i see us going 11-5 or 12-4 and possibly winning the division. Phyllis Rivers and Tomlinson are coming off knee injuries and one good shot will put one or both out of commission. take away those guys and the chargers finish below .500 the raiders are still no good and neither are the chiefs. and if Marshall doesnt get suspended at all then Cutler will go for 4,000 yards and 30 TD’s