Sam Adams

QBR Index for Week 6

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:54:21 -0700

If you're not familiar with my QBR Index by now, then shame on you. This formula is sure to tell you who's on top -- and who's on the bottom -- in the NFL.

Is it flawless? No. But QBR is pretty close in its accuracy.

Broncos will tame Jaguars

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:18:01 -0700

The Jacksonville Jaguars ran 70 plays against the Broncos last year at Invesco Field at Mile High. If there was any consolation, the Jaguars needed every one of them to score 23 points.

Jacksonville was the more physical team from start to finish. Even so, Denver gave the game away.

Collier likes Broncos 3-4 approach

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:27:40 -0700

If anyone in Denver knows the inner workings of football's 3-4 defense, it's former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier.

Collier, considered one of pro football's all-time masters of the 3-4 defense, believes Denver's intermittent use of the 3-4 can present problems for opposing coaches in game preparation.

Garrard targets other hurdles

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:42:39 -0700

In a perfect world for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, he would account for five, maybe even six touchdowns on Sunday at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium.

But Garrard knows two things.

Broncos chat . . . it's on

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:55:23 -0700

Time to talk Broncos. Same chat time (3 p.m.), same chat channel ((Click here to connect to Broncos chat) ... We'll talk about Sunday's opponent for Denver - the Jacksonville Jaguars, injuries to key personnel and the position change for 2007 first-round pick Jarvis Moss and upcoming games around the league.

Broncos bucking for more national exposure

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:13:41 -0700

With each victory, the Broncos increase their flex appeal on the NFL's prime time television schedule.

Broncos trade punches, KO Bucs 16-13

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:42:37 -0700

Excuse me while I whip out a string of numbers from the Broncos' 16-13 win over Tampa Bay Sunday at Invesco Field at Mile High.

Let's start with an odd number -- 137.

Sliced and diced

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:27:56 -0700

Can somebody explain to me how the media monster, Kimbo Slice, got his tail kicked Saturday night . . . in FOURTEEN seconds!

Broncos to handle Bucs

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:23:45 -0700

So which is better -- the American Football Conference or National Football Conference?

If you go by Super Bowls won, the NFC holds a slim edge.

Sky's the limit for Alvarado

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:51:28 -0700

Former Skyview High School athlete Mike Alvarado has climbed to No. 22 in the World Boxing Council's super-lightweight rankings.

Tonight Alvarado will make his first ring appearance in front of hometown fans since turning pro in 2004. He puts an undefeated record (22-0 with 15 knockouts) up against Manuel Garnica of Mexico (24-9 with 12 KOs) in a 10-round bout at the National Western Complex.

Broncos backs not hitting home runs

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:37 -0700

The Broncos average 121 rushing yards per game -- sixth-best in the AFC, 14th in the NFL. Pretty good numbers for an offense that appears committed to a pass-happy approach.

So why are some people questioning Denver's running game? To put it in baseball terms, fans have grown accustomed to seeing home runs. Right now, the Broncos' backfield isn't hitting many of them.

Raiders' Davis breeds drama

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:17:25 -0700

I think I have this right: Raiders boss Al Davis fires Lane Kiffin after 20 games, just like he fired Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, who this week faces Jon Gruden, the coach Davis traded to Tampa Bay for draft picks.

Oh, it could get even better.

It's chat time again . . .

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:37:26 -0700

Got some issues or concerns to raise going into this week's Broncos home game against Tampa Bay? ... Just want hype your favorite team or Fantasy Football League player? ... Ready to coach the Raiders? ... Talk to me during our weekly Broncos chat, tomorrow (Wednesday Oct. 1) on the Web site, starting at 3 p.m. . . . Tell your friends to stop by - and please take time to check out Part I of an Open Mic video (CLICK HERE) with former Broncos safety John Lynch!

Maturity in game plan for Nuggets' Smith

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:19:00 -0700

Nuggets guard J.R. Smith told me two words caught his attention during the summer.

Not "shoot less" or "play defense" or "new contract."

Cutler's pace hard to pass up

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:34:10 -0700

Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler could set a regular season NFL record for passing yards -- if his right arm doesn't fall from its socket.