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Published on 11/28/2010 at Sun Nov 28 17:53.
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Rams win 36-33 as Broncos’ rally falls short

Posted Sun Nov 28th by

Corner back Bradley Fletcher #32 of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Brandon Lloyd #84 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 28, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Corner back Bradley Fletcher #32 of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Brandon Lloyd #84 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 28, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos‘ Week 12 performance against the St. Louis Rams can be described as a core of terrible football bookended by two quarters of splendor.

Wildly inconsistent, at any given time, Josh McDaniels‘ Broncos were either world-beaters or doormats.

They started the game much as they did the week before — on a 10-0 hot streak, and looking like an offensive juggernaut. Boosted by an offensive script and Knowshon Moreno‘s impressive runs, it appeared Denver would have no problem exploiting the Rams’ defense at will.

It wouldn’t last. That pace tempered significantly as the Broncos only tallied three points in over 30 minutes of football to follow.

Simultaneously, the defense fell apart, allow rookie QB Sam Bradford to career-highs in yards (308) and touchdowns (three) with seeming ease. The secondary showed its age again, and the front seven completely failed to register any type of pressure on the Rams’ young signal caller. The Rams took a commanding lead into the fourth quarter.

Then came the furious finish. Down 36-20 in the fourth quarter, the Broncos looked to Eddie Royal and Brandon Lloyd to bring them back into the game. The receivers delivered, and the Broncos had life, down 3 with under a minute to play.

However, a Chris Long sack followed by three straight Kyle Orton incompletions doomed the comeback, and the Rams held on to win 36-33.

Orton finished with 347 yards and three touchdowns, two in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome his defense’s dismal performance.

Simply put, in the end, the Broncos’ good times didn’t outweigh the bad. The Rams (5-6) dominated the Broncos (3-8) more than the Broncos dominated them — and in Denver’s stadium, no less.

The Broncos next travel to the Kansas City Chiefs, whom they thoroughly defeated two weeks ago in Denver. The Chiefs will certainly be riding higher momentum and looking to turn their fortunes the second time around.

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  • Lookin3515

    See Ya McDaniel's you got this job as a fake and are showing your ass now!!!

  • adrenaline27

    Okay, I've been behind McDaniels ever since he got hired but after today losing at home by the Rams, us not winning the games we should and now this whole spygate issue. Even if McDaniels had no idea, just him hiring the guy that was the one doing it over at New England is not smart. The guy that was doing the video taping is an idiot and should be banned. Common Man. Maybe its time Bowlen starts to search for a proven winner or look at Harbaugh over at Standford. What ever is going on here isnt working, and I really don't see improvement. Also time to start Tebow and see what we have in the kid, so we know weather or not we need to address the QB position. Orton is never going to take us to a Superbowl. Frustrating to see that kind of performance each week, let alone at home. IMO Cutler nor Marshall would not have helped us this year either. Hillis would have…

  • coskibum

    The time has come to clean house.

    FIRE MCDANIELS!!!!

  • bronco34

    I will post this here on this story as well…… Some may question me being a true-blue Broncos fan and I guess you can question that, but I will be cheering for the opposition for the rest of the season and hope we lose every single game remaining on our schedule. I was a supporter of McMiniCheat and Spy Gate II was the last straw for me. I'm no longer supporting this Moron as he continues to destroy our proud franchise. It's time for a change and there is no better time than now to make it. Spy Gate II and a home loss to the Rams (granted they are getting better, but they are the DAMN RAMS!). I look forward and hope Bowlen has the you know what's to make the announcement on Monday and we can move on from this Egomaniac who doesn't know as much as he thinks he does regarding football. Go our opponents and FIRE McDummy!

  • John

    Shame, Shame. What is Josh McDaniel doing? It is obvious that their is no team “chemistry”. If Sam Bradword can start as the quarterback for the Rams, why can Tim Tebow not start for the Broncos. After watching him at the college level it is obvious to me that he could lead the Broncos to their winniIngways. If this was to happen I think the team would repond better. I think it's time for a change in the coaching staff (namely the head coach position). I still believe in the franchise and will continue to “root' for them even though the season is shot to “HELL”.

  • Kbryant3019

    I'm pleased that bronco fan's are now coming to the conclusion that this cat is not a good head coach.I'm not saying that he might not be a decent offense coach.I have not been pleased with him since he got to Denver.like one of the announcer's said to night all the pieces where in place all he had to do is work on the D.I will say it again i have never seen someone take a team down so quick.Now it has ran over to other parts of the organization.I don't know the man but it seems like things are toxic with him or he has know idea what he is doing.I will say this again also not everyone you work with you are going to get along with.Case in point Cutler,Marshall,Nolan etc.Another blogger said a good point I have not seen anything good he has done to help this team.Anyone who look's at football realize it's a small window to get that ring.There is 31 other teams that are trying to build if it's not broke don't fix it but you can tweek it.what he had (out side of the D) pre Josh era.Maybe we need to come together as fans and do something.Signs, sit out the last two home games something.I admit like many of you I have been spoiled with this franchise.and i just don't want to become that lonely franchise that players and coaches don't respect.It seems like it's hard to get out of that hole.I seriously hope thing's change for us fan's and that Bronco team we all love returns sooner then later.

  • Salaurabee

    the reason is because we dont run enough. the run is working for us now, and when we throw a pass we just pass the rest of the drive. mcdaniels needs to mix it up more because you cant pass every down and expect to do well. at this point, playoffs are out of reach, so i say its tebow time. he has the skill, he is a “fighter” so to speak and he is a champion. he knows how to play like one. and also i think mcd's time in denver is coming close to an end.

  • areferee

    The only one on the field in Denver today that had a consistent game plan and the full support of the Broncos fans was THE SQUIRREL.

  • dogheadbrew

    I agree, I still support McD as a person and possibly a coach. However his personnel moves, and his “Patriots way is the only way” blinders are not going to help us, or himself. He has squandered opportunity (players) in the name of his system. This is a give and take game, you can't compromise your principals, but you have to adapt to your environment.

    McD may have seriously overfilled his plate, but lets not forget that Mr. Bowlen let him go to the buffet unsupervised.

    Mr. Cower, are you busy?

  • kerry

    yet another pathetic showing. to the Rams no less. Tebow cant beat out a glorified backup and a 2007 first round bust at the QB position. well i shouldnt be surprised because Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker cant even beat out Jabar Gaffney. now thats funny.

  • Sore loser

    What do you need to do to get fired from the Broncos?

    This team is lost and doesn't care. BIG misteak hiring Mcdaniels.

    Swallow you pride Bowlen, fire him Monday a.m. Do something!

  • denverfanindallas

    this is great…
    just got my tebow jersey in, and it looks like things are right on schedule (i kid, i kid) :)

  • http://twitter.com/dxmanning Joshua Manning

    With the Broncos going to 3-8, they are 1 of 6 team to have 8 losses or more (.500-sub winning percentage or lower) in four straight seasons. The other team with that with that distinction is the Lions (2001-present), 49ers (2003-present), Bills (2005-present), Raiders (2003-present) & Rams (2005-present). That's a bad stat to be in.

  • broncoinva9986

    I will give them credit for fighting back however a Loss is a Loss. If they would have pulled the comeback out I would say 6-10..But this loss may have been the nail in the coffin for this football team and for coach McD

  • guest

    I thought they showed some hart tonight they didn't show in other losses. I felt better about this loss than just because of that. The season is officially lost true, but the war to get back to the super bowl is not.

  • WhidbeyBronco

    So Cowher then?

  • WhidbeyBronco

    that last pass
    ko threw… wow.
    Time to watch the youngsters grow and wait for McD to be fired.
    Gee Cutler and Hillis looked good today.

  • Jcampb72

    Just found out bowlens got alzheimers from a family friend…im sad to here that.

  • Captnmusic

    Wow! What a mess. It seems like coach McDaniels was a pretty good assistant coach for the Patriots but as in a lot of casesassistants moving to head coach is not working for many reasons. Denver needs a spark and a reason to win. Denver needs a better coaching staff and now is a good time to send that message. Monday AM sounds good. And as other bloggers indicate lets start Tim Timbow and watch a newly inspied team win.Go Broncos. Go McDaniels. I hope the draft, new coaches, and some trades will bring some good runnung backs and receivers . Denver fans we need to pray now for change. Amen.

  • Hopeislost

    Fire mc Daniel We are the worst Team ever.Fire that wink idiot too.I cant stand this crap any more.IM done for the seson Until arer number 3 draft pick Cowher knows how to build a grate team ask the steeler.

  • Vince_marine

    Firing McD isn't the answer. That will only drag us down even farther! Another coach, another D coordinator in less than two years, come on! It's no wonder our defense sucks!

    For those that think Cowher is the answer let me remind you of a couple things….1. He is not going to leave the broadcast booth to come and coach the Broncos. How many times has he declined jobs. 2. Cowher would not have put up with the me first players (Cutler, Marshall, Scheffler) and would have done the same thing McD did with them.

    This team lacks a proven leader on offense and defense. Some may make the argument that Bailey or BDawk are, but they aren't. I was at the SD game and every time the D came off the field it wasn't them talking to the players, it was the coaches. There is a problem with that. Also, Orton is not a leader. He isn't a half bad QB, but he isn't a leader! The team lacks a leader, not a head coach!!!

  • http://twitter.com/dxmanning Joshua Manning

    Preaching To The Choir!!!

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    I have not much time, but I've got many useful things here, love it!

  • Darren

    Until we have a pass rush, it won't matter if Orton, Tebow or Quinn is under center.

  • TheTroglodyte

    McD has picked his team so even if you are right it is still his fault. McD is a bad coach and a cheater who has not only lost the players respect but the respect of his fellow coaches as it was one of them who turned him in for spygate II.

    The Rams went from 1 – 15 under a new head coach to respectable in one year but the Broncos go from 8-8 to 8-8 to what 5 – 11 at best?

    It's time for McD to GO!

  • Danno

    Let's be honest…We really miss Goody (Cox is too young and is caught out of position on nearly every defensive series) and Elvis (we have no consistent pressure on the QB). And Nate Jones is not the answer in the Nickel and Dawkins is getting slow and Hill has to go at safety. In addition, because our pick will be near the top (do we pass on another top QB prospect?), we need to pull Orton and see what we have with Tebow. What a complete mess, and where the “F” is our owner?! Somebody order in some paper grocery bags from Detroit…This is going to be a long painful ride on the bottom of the AFC West.

  • Audi

    Saw this and thought it summed it up pretty welll.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt2_C9wLNjU&feature=player_embedded

  • mikebirty
  • BPS_416

    Where is Pat Bowlan during this mess? I always felt we had great ownership, now I dont know. Fire the Blunderkind!

  • (dee)

    Even though I'm mad, and frustrated with the season…I think firing McD would be the worst move this team could make. I think he'll go on an be a great coach. Give him 1 more year…if he can't cut it then fire him.

    1 more year.

  • Audi

    “I think he'll go on an be a great coach.”

    Do I dare ask what evidence you have to support that outlandish claim?

  • TheTroglodyte

    haha that probably was McDee that made that post

  • BroncoMan24

    As far as offense, I don't think it matters if we replace McD. Couldn't do any worse. What do you want us to wait another 2 years to determine the same thing? Josh doesn't know how to play call. As someone else posted, he wants to pass all the time and never runs the ball. Our poor showing on offense has not been the players themselves, but the plays being called. I think if you were get someone in there that can balance out the play calling you would at least see a competitive offense. I do agree with you on the defense, that we shouldn't be switching out D-Coordinators every year. The bad play defense is due to the lack of pass rushing and age of players (mostly pass rushing though). As I said before you can have the most elite secondary and a bad pass rush and you would still come up with the same results. I would at least give Wink another year (especially with Doom back), but we are going to have to focus on Dline and Oline. McD doesn't know what he is doing. Maybe Cowher's or Parcells or any other coach we have mention on here may not be the answer to get us back to the SB, but at least what they will bring is a balanced offense where we will run and pass not pass 80% and run the ball 20%. Just doesn't work out. The fact that we have given McD 1 1/2 years to figure this out and he still hasn't says a lot about his lack of ability to coach a team.

  • herc_rock

    He's either lost or losing his mind apparently. Alzheimer's or some kind of dementia.

  • herc_rock

    If what's being reported w/ this spygate II thing is accurate, it's gotsta go time for McD.

    Someone on his own coaching staff or in the front office had such little respect for the man that they went behind his back and reported his ass to the league. He's clearly lost his own staff and probably lost the locker room as well.

    That said, I think with the lockout hanging over everything, he'll probably get another year.

  • BroncoMan24

    Actually Hill already plays the safety postion.

  • TheTroglodyte

    I think he was saying that we need to dump Hill

  • BroncoMan24

    Gotcha! I missed that. You are correct, he definately needs to go. =)

  • Peterthegreat

    well this season has been over for a long time. How about they sell the team move it to L.A. and hire Fisher to be the coach maybe then we can finally start winning again.

  • Dvino4

    this whole mess starts with managment . its still abusiness. the owner is terrible. letting those players go wow put us back 5 yrs

  • kerry

    so the lack of a leader is the reason Orton cant get it done? the lack of a leader is the reason our defense is no good? are you fucking serious? let me remind YOU McD put this team together. McD chose the staff and his players. it all falls on McD. gonna tell me no leader is the reason MCd has a career losing record? i mean really? you are all out of excuses when it comes to defending MCD. this is all on him. see leadership STARTS with the head coach. and this clown couldnt lead this team to Beat a college team. 3-8 isnt because of no leader, its because of a lousy head coach.

  • Mdinvestors

    Every fan needs to watch this video and objectively comment. There is an old adage that says “the fish stinks from the head down.” Bowlen made a severe mistake hiring this kid. Now he will be paying 3 salaries after he realizes no one in Colorado or the nation believes in management, coach or team. This kid has no leadership experience. He has no emotion. He has little respect. How can a team follow such a senerio? Tim Tebow will never make an NFL quarterback. Maybe a slot or fullback but not a QB. Here is another example of poor management. McD has set us back 5 years. Remember I said it – 5 years.

  • denverfanindallas

    he will get one more year.. CBA is too uneasy.

    MCD has his offensive system working. we did score 33 points! that should be enough to beat anyone. Defense needs Doom for some pass rush, the secondary can't cover long enough when opposing qbs have all the time in the world (i.e. Sam Bradford rolling to his left)

    I hate the position we are in, but i don't think you can fire MCD this year. Even with a new coach comes a whole new direction. Why not give him one more year; let the CBA work it self out, and let the defense have the same freaking Coordinator for more than one year!

    you realize the coaches who do well are not in their 1st or 2nd year of coaching right? this year sucks, but you cannot fire him yet… if bowlen fires him, get ready for another losing season, cause the stats don't really add up for first year coaches…

    one last thing. i'm actually kinda surprised at the comeback yesterday. i would find it pretty hard as a player to take pride in a fan base that dwindled in size at half-time… gee. if anything, the comeback shows you that from owner to coach to player to effing ball boy…they don't care about us. their job is to play football, our job is to cheer, there are 31 other teams if you don't like the looks of your current entertainment… what was that again, “just do your job?”

  • tss59

    Everyone has lost respect for Belicheck too(original spygate) winning makes tghe difference Belicheck still a genius Pats winners we all remeber 4th down on their 20 in Indy. Im not saying McD is anything close and Im dissapointed but our we going to throw away 7 mill to a coach or use it towards a D lineman who can sack a QB

  • TheTroglodyte

    McD has gone through two drafts without making any attempt to put together a defensive line, what makes you think he is going to start now?

  • 12508

    I told you so!!! I feel bad for Brandon LLoyd. If Josh comes back he will find a way to get rid of him. Anyone who plays well on this team is a threat to Josh. Josh and Xanders are both assholes. Get rid of them before we end up in the CFL.

  • Ic_bronco7

    Im with u in almost everything except tebow this guy is a joke at least as a QB if he was any good he would of been the starter already..he should just switch to a FB because i see no future what so ever in tebow waste of a 1round pick

  • crazykid

    really? i think this coach has a ton of emotion, like fist pumping and running down the sideline to give his players a chest bump

  • crazykid

    I was just thinking about the whole LA thing. Since LA fans have more passion for there NFL team than Denver fans, we should reward them by giving LA our team

  • anthony33

    Here's a name for the head coach. Ron Rivera. He has done an excellent job in SD with a team of no names. That's what we need

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