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Vs. Cleveland Browns (W 17-7) On this visit,the Broncos were playing for their fifth win of the season, while the Browns were playing for whatever it is that Teams From Cleveland play for. It was also a chance to see Old Donkey Buddy, Reuben Droughns, while 50% of the Broncos defense got to catch up with their old teammates. No truth to the rumor that Browns LB Kamerion Wimbley gave his agent's business card to Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer, in hopes of buttering him up for the 2007 offseason. The Browns may seem like a hopeess cause, but there is hope among the players. Michael Myers, Gerard Warren, Ebenezer Ekuban, Kenard Lang and even Courtney Brown give hope that, someday, a Browns' defender may end up wearing a different helmet. The Broncos got their obligatory first down by winning the coin toss and shocked the faithful by getting ANOTHER. The enthusiasm didn't last, as the Broncos moved about 18 yards and punted after 6 plays. It was at that point that the offense uncorked their first Big Play of the Day -- a Paul Ernster punt, muffed by Joshua Cribbs and recovered by Cecil Sapp covered about 45 yards. Who says that Mike Shanahan's been "dialing down" the offense? That's INNOVATION right there. But this also didn't last, as the Broncos failed to score and decided to watch their defense go to work. The defense stuck to their 2006 accord as they stuffed Droughns and pressured QB Charlie Frye. Early reports claimed that Frye didn't like to throw the ball away and would try to force things. Those proved true, as Frye was sacked five times on the day and was ineffective. Aside from a gimme TD pass to Joe Jurevicius, Frye had a forgettable afternoon. While the defense controlled the Browns, it wasn't until the offense took over at their own 2 yard line that things started rolling. Somewhere, Keith Bishop hollered at his TV: "We got 'em right where we want 'em". Tatum Bell suddenly had running room and Jake Plummer was able to toss the ball in Javon Walker's general diretion. Walker continues to impress, as he would consistently fight for any ball in his given direction. Walker's almost like Dennis Rodman fighting for a rebound when the ball's coming down. It was 10-0 at the half and when Plummer found Brandon Marshall for the rookie's first career TD catch, it was a 17 point lead. Thanks to a wretched misfired interception from Plummer, the Browns had the ball at the Broncos' 18 for the aforementioned Jurevicius TD hook-up. With 7 interceptions and 2 on the day, there were again unsubtantiated rumors started up by the media, calling for Jay Cutler. Complete baseless reports is all they are. Aside from a broken Plummer clavicle or road rage crash, there's no way Jay Cutler will suddenly become the starting QB. I'm sure Plummer's ugly stats piss off fantasy football dweebs, but like Rod Smith constantly points out, the only stat that matters is 5-1. That fact alone is what makes me appreciate the Broncos more and more every week-- their success shows how ridiculous and out-of-touch fantasy football is. Even though the Browns were within 10 points, the margin was actually much greater. As the game wore on, the Broncos stiffened even more. Rookie Elvis Dumervil had 3 sacks and Champ Bailey had another red zone interception. Dumervil was also on hand when Al Wilson stripped the ball from Reuben Droughns in the first half. When it was over, the Browns walked off the field with their usual result against the Broncos-- another loss. Meet the "new" Browns, same as the old Browns. Only this time around, the local taxpayers are paying even more for it. Next week the Broncos are home against the Indianapolis Colts. Obviously, the game will be a big assessment regarding whether or not the defensive despotism is real. If the Broncos can do to the Colts what they've done to the Raiders, Browns, Ravens, Patriots and Chiefs, then things won't just be happy....they'll be scary. The Colts are the reason the Broncos have been focussing on defense the last few seasons. Two staright playoff embarassments in Indianapolis will do that to a team. Next week will be a big conflict in the Bronco campaign, as well as that of the entire franchise.
FINAL CUTS ...||...Tackle Matt Lepsis is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. That's delayed karma, since I think Lepsis caused the same injury to Terrell Davis in 1999. Erik Pears filled in for the rest of Sunday's game, but there's talk that the Broncos may move Cooper Carlisle to tackle and bring in Chris Kuper to play guard. The coaches have also been big on Adam Meadows, so I'm sure he's an additional option. ...||...The Week Six "my boy" award: FB Cecil Sapp. Got the offense moving with that big "gadget" play. ...||...Aren't you a little thankful that I got through this article without resorting to bad comparions between the "Dawg Pound" and "Dog the Bounty Hunter"? Go with Christ, brah.. ...||...Jaguars defensive end Bobby McCrary was busted for racing on the highway and flashing decorative lights on his truck. He was doing 92 MPH when he passed an umarked police cruiser. Check out McCrary's quote, from Yahoo! Sports: "I've got some lights on my car that are supposed to be used when the vehicle is not in motion. He just saw them on while the vehicle was in motion, and I guess you're not allowed to do that. I guess my car's supposed to be in park. You get your tickets and keep moving. If I've got to pay a fine, I've got to pay a fine. It was an unfortunate incident." Mike, I "guess" that you're also not supposed to be driving 92 MPH on the highway. I "guess" you're not supposed to be racing with your douchebag friends in the middle of the night. I mean, I never even took Criminal Justice 101, and these are just my "guesses". Also, an "unfortunate incident" is you accidentally hitting someone's dog or backing into a neighbor's trash can. What's "unfortunate" about you doing 92 MPH? Comment about this article. Contact The Asshole Who Wrote This!
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