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Vs. San Diego Chargers (L 27-35) Due to "Power Rankings" and other hyberbole, the Broncos have been disguised as a division leading team with Super Bowl potential. Thus far, their motto has been "we're the Broncos..we can beat up any team not named the Colts". In one night that was proved incorrect as the Bronco defense collapsed and could not finish the deal on 24-7 third quarter lead. Jake Plummer again had miscues, but I didn't see him on the field as Tomlinson and all of his syllables went on a 99 yard drive in the second quarter, followed by consistent second half scoring drives. To open the third, Darrent Williams picked off Chargers QB Phillip Rivers and returned it for a touchdown. At that point, Williams figured he had earned his weekly paycheck, because he took the rest of the game off and was beaten by San Diego's receivers. A good defense simply does not give up a 24-7 lead at home, with about 8 minutes left in the third quarter. Towards the end it got so ugly that Williams, how has been seen in every game smiling and hugging opposing receivers, finally lost his sunny displacement and began arguing with an official. According to Williams, official Byron Boston was mumbling about his (Boston's) playing days and took exception to the complaints of Williams and Nick Ferguson. Williams was quoted as saying that Boston had "crossed the line". Good.. worry about guardging that fictional, ambiguous "line" Darrent.. because you're apparently incapable of guarding the lines on the field. Even with the Chargers stampeding comeback, the Broncos still had a chance to dig their cleats into San Diego's jugular. In the fourth quarter, the Broncos were in the red zone and faced a 3rd down. Jake Plummer mishandled the shotgun snap and was forced to eat the play. Instead of a first down or possible touchdown, the Broncos kicked a 38-yard field goal. A small miscue that proved to be more monumental than any ensuing screw-up. Trailing 28-27, Plummer tried to force a desperation pass on 4th down to Rod Smith, which was picked off by San Diego's Drayton Florence and returned to the Denver 25. About five plays later, LT scored again as San Diego built an 8 point lead. The Broncos still had a shot at a miraculous comeback. Of course, at that point they had an equal chance at hoping for an earthquake. Thanks to the Subway Employees and a string of San Diego penalties (including an ejection), the Broncos found themselves at midfield with about 28 seconds left. Plummer was scaked and fumbled on the game's final play. TE Stephen Alexander recovered the ball and it appeared Denver might be awarded one final play. But the Subway Employees met at midfield to discuss things. The conversation went like this:
Referee : "hey, what time do you have to be at work tomorrow?" The Broncos had a chance to grab a commanding lead on the AFC West Divisional Title but failed. With a short week, the Broncos have alot to work on before Thursday night's Turkey Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition to pass coverage and special teams, they'll also need to strengthen their necks and visit their optometrists, because from here on out they'll be doing alot of scoreboard watching.
FINAL CUTS ...||...In case you haven't heard: EAGLES QB DONOVAN McNABB WAS INJURED SUNDAY. ...||...The Week Seven "my boy" award: RB Damien Nash. A jugbutt running the ball is high on my list of Cool Shit I Like to Watch. ...||...There's a new NFL Shop commercial where a Vikings fan and a Bears fan show off their schwag. At the end, the Vikings guy takes the unofficial trophy by showing off an inflatable giant Viking. The fine print flashed on the screen sez: "Giant 30 foot Viking not sold". Dammit! ...||...In case you think MY jokes are bad, you should first consider the Rocky Mountain News's Bernie Lincicome. About once a month, the douche tries to show off his "wit" and "humor" by writing what he considers a comedy column. This time, he tried to use some one-liners on the Broncos. Including crap like: "San Diego leads the league in scoring, which means that Schottenheimer has found Don Coryell's old playbook." (*rimshot*) and "The Broncos have never lost a Sunday night game with Jason Elam as John Madden's favorite player." (*rimshot*) and, and...are your lungs ready? Cuz' here comes the funny: "The Broncos are winless in games when Pat Bowlen has untucked his shirt." This turd makes the incredibly un-funny Jay Leno look like a genius. Check out more at THIS LINK. Yes, someone is being PAID to write colon drippings like that. You can at least take comfort in the fact that I'm NOT being paid for my junk. ...||...In case you haven't heard: EAGLES QB DONOVAN McNABB WAS INJURED SUNDAY. ...||...The Jack Links Beef Jerky "Messin' with Sasquatch" commercials are my favorites for this month. I can't find any of 'em on YouTube, so if oyu can find 'em online, hook me up with a link, ya' hear? ...||...In case you haven't heard: EAGLES QB DONOVAN McNABB WAS INJURED SUNDAY. Just think, you could have real-time breaking stories like that sent to your cellphone!! Comment about this article. Contact The Asshole Who Wrote This!
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