This team started 4-0 against what looked like at the time a pretty good schedule but since that time they are 4-7. One of those wins was a miracle against the Saints (on a blocked extra point that was going to win the Saints the game). The others were against the Texans (in the Brock left us revenge game). The Chargers (a game that the ball just kept bouncing the Donkeys way) and the Jagwads on the road in the middle of the Bortles slump where he could not hit the broad side of a barn.
In the Donkeys defense, they should have beaten a very good Chiefs team here in Denver but the Defense for the first time in two years did not make the stops and they played the Titans pretty close and were driving for the game-tying FG, when the TE fumbled. Those were pretty good losses if you are going to say there were some pretty bad wins, then you have to count some good losses.
All that said, a few things have gone down in the last couple of weeks that have really affected this team.
1) With the chips down and there playoff lives on the line, they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Say what you want but in this town, that will get you fired.
2) In the Titans game, Harry Douglas took a really cheap shot at Chris Harris, right to his knee on a cut. Thankfully, Harris was not hurt but Talib was so incensed (as were the rest of the defense) that after that play he took Douglas on and was trying to fight him before it was broken up. What really made this play bad for the Donkeys was DT not knowing about what was happening and being friends of Douglas was seen by the entire team and the rest of the world, CHANGING JERSEYS WITH THIS VILLAINOUS CHARACTER AFTER THE GAME. The defense was rightfully incensed and there were small skirmishes in the locker room after the loss.
3) The defense is tired of supporting the offense. This offense has scored 13, 10, 3, and 10 in their last 4 games. The defense has scored 7 and was directly responsible for making turnovers to account for at least 1-2 of those measly 3 TD's in 4 games. This offense, as I have said before, is offensive.
This team started 4-0 against what looked like at the time a pretty good schedule but since that time they are 4-7. One of those wins was a miracle against the Saints (on a blocked extra point that was going to win the Saints the game). The others were against the Texans (in the Brock left us revenge game). The Chargers (a game that the ball just kept bouncing the Donkeys way) and the Jagwads on the road in the middle of the Bortles slump where he could not hit the broad side of a barn.
In the Donkeys defense, they should have beaten a very good Chiefs team here in Denver but the Defense for the first time in two years did not make the stops and they played the Titans pretty close and were driving for the game-tying FG, when the TE fumbled. Those were pretty good losses if you are going to say there were some pretty bad wins, then you have to count some good losses.
All that said, a few things have gone down in the last couple of weeks that have really affected this team.
1) With the chips down and there playoff lives on the line, they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Say what you want but in this town, that will get you fired.
2) In the Titans game, Harry Douglas took a really cheap shot at Chris Harris, right to his knee on a cut. Thankfully, Harris was not hurt but Talib was so incensed (as were the rest of the defense) that after that play he took Douglas on and was trying to fight him before it was broken up. What really made this play bad for the Donkeys was DT not knowing about what was happening and being friends of Douglas was seen by the entire team and the rest of the world, CHANGING JERSEYS WITH THIS VILLAINOUS CHARACTER AFTER THE GAME. The defense was rightfully incensed and there were small skirmishes in the locker room after the loss.
3) The defense is tired of supporting the offense. This offense has scored 13, 10, 3, and 10 in their last 4 games. The defense has scored 7 and was directly responsible for making turnovers to account for at least 1-2 of those measly 3 TD's in 4 games. This offense, as I have said before, is offensive.
4) and here is the clincher boys and girls, it has just been announced "After a very quiet and distant week at practice, Kubiak will resign after the game today, citing health concerns" Wow!!!! They know they are playing for a lame duck coach and this team is already divided. Also, I love" the quiet and distant week at practice" part. Raiders week and the coach is not that involved on a team that is literally bursting apart at the seams. Oh Brother, the Raiders hate us and we hate them, that said, the Raiders are playing for something and we are playing for nothing, nothing. The Raiders have a whole lot of pent up frustration against us and they may unleash it today.
I know Carr is gone and the back up will surely throw a pick 6 against this team. I also know, this Raiders defense is not like the Chiefs, Patriots, or Titans that we have recently faced. That said, the Raiders really match up well against us. They can pound the rock right at you with their big O line and they can rush the ends on defense with Mack and his crew and expose our weak O line.
This is a 5 Unit play for me on a 1-10 Unit scale, a play that I only make 1-2 of a year.
4) and here is the clincher boys and girls, it has just been announced "After a very quiet and distant week at practice, Kubiak will resign after the game today, citing health concerns" Wow!!!! They know they are playing for a lame duck coach and this team is already divided. Also, I love" the quiet and distant week at practice" part. Raiders week and the coach is not that involved on a team that is literally bursting apart at the seams. Oh Brother, the Raiders hate us and we hate them, that said, the Raiders are playing for something and we are playing for nothing, nothing. The Raiders have a whole lot of pent up frustration against us and they may unleash it today.
I know Carr is gone and the back up will surely throw a pick 6 against this team. I also know, this Raiders defense is not like the Chiefs, Patriots, or Titans that we have recently faced. That said, the Raiders really match up well against us. They can pound the rock right at you with their big O line and they can rush the ends on defense with Mack and his crew and expose our weak O line.
This is a 5 Unit play for me on a 1-10 Unit scale, a play that I only make 1-2 of a year.
Even with Carr out the anemic broncos offense can't put up enough points. They've scored 23 points in the last 3 games combined not sure what changes today. GL with you bet. Raaaaaaaiders clinch the west today
Even with Carr out the anemic broncos offense can't put up enough points. They've scored 23 points in the last 3 games combined not sure what changes today. GL with you bet. Raaaaaaaiders clinch the west today
With you Crash on this game. Wolfe, Ward and Ware out. Who's playing TE today? QB auditions should lead to a few interceptions for the Raiders. They aren't giving Lynch a look to use that non existing running game.
With you Crash on this game. Wolfe, Ward and Ware out. Who's playing TE today? QB auditions should lead to a few interceptions for the Raiders. They aren't giving Lynch a look to use that non existing running game.
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