October 5, 2008 6:42 PM
Broncos trade punches, KO Bucs 16-13
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.
But first, a brief commentary. The Broncos' pretty-boy offense learned a lesson in how to cope with rough-and-tumble defense. Buccaneers veteran defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin wasn't going to let Denver make big plays downfield. Quarterback Jay Cutler, to his credit, didn't take the bait by forcing passes -- something that proved costly for him against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Broncos' running game didn't produce a gain longer than 16 yards. The Broncos passing game produced one touchdown. There were penalties, but no interceptions and no sacks allowed. Definitely not pretty, but enough to get the job done.
Tampa Bay didn't take chances throwing the ball down the field. To Denver's credit, the pass rush produced three sacks and a corner blitz by Champ Bailey knocked Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese out of the game in the third quarter.
Denver's 4-1 and the only team in the AFC West with a winning record. Take it and run, Bronco Fan . . .
Let's start with an odd number -- 137. That's the streak of regular games Bailey has played without a quarterback sack, dating back to the 10th game of his rookie season.
On Nov. 14, 1999 Bailey got his only career NFL sack, against Philadelphia's
Bailey delayed his run at Griese just long enough to give the ex-Broncos QB a chance to release the ball before hitting the turf in pain.
"I wish I could have gotten a sack . . . that goes down as nothing," Bailey said. "I don't even know how you put that on the stat sheet." Actually, it counts as a "quarterback hit"-- one of six credited to Denver's defense on the day . . .
More numbers, starting with 31, the number of tackles credited to the trio of Broncos linebackers -- D.J. Williams (11), Boss Bailey (10) and Nate Webster (10) . . .
13: The number of points I predicted the Buccaneers would score against Denver. You snickered, but . . .
There's 10 -- the number of games
Nine missed third-down conversions in 15 attempts -- by both teams. The Broncos' defense did good work in forcing Tampa Bay to punt six times after third-down plays that required six or more yards for a first down . . .
Eight: the number of consecutive regular season games the Broncos have played without producing a 100-yard rusher.
Four: Number of 50-yard field goals made by Broncos kicker
Three: Number of Broncos who suffered groin injuries: tight end
One final quote: In the fourth quarter defensive lineman
October 6, 2008
3:52 AM
CourtneyBrown98 writes:
Great column Sam!!
NOw u can cut that beard!
who played the nickel back yesterday?
October 6, 2008
4:45 AM
SamAdamsSportsTalk writes:
To be honest CB98, I did not notice who the nickel back was for Denver ... Jack Williams played it last week in KC ... Neither Williams or Paymah was credited with a tackle or "pass defensed" in Sunday's game
October 6, 2008
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gahoaglund writes:
Bet you shaved b4 you even got home huh?!
October 6, 2008
7:36 AM
TXBRONC writes:
Sam, do have any idea if the groin injuries to Scheffler, Dumervil, and Ekuban are enough to keep them out of the next game?
October 6, 2008
9:04 AM
gofastgo writes:
Hey Sam, I'll take the win, but if you play to the other teams strengths, you're bound to lose. Kept hearing the announcers saying 'the Bucs dictate what you can do on offense' if that's the case the Broncos should implement the Bucs defense, we have at least as good as players as they do Sam, so why not? Why not? Cause it isn't the case, play your offense, don't play to their "D", don't make sense.
One more thing Sam, could they please stop celebrating everytime they do their job? It used to be a touchdown, now it's every play, a run in the middle, a dropped pass, you name, they celebrate, getting very old, especially the 'planned' dance by the lineman in the endzone, doesn't that constitute taunting? Football's turning into basketball.
October 6, 2008
11:37 AM
SamAdamsSportsTalk writes:
Coach Mike probably will say more about the injuries this afternoon ... Scheffler didn't look too good coming off the field ... Dumervil and Ekuban didn't seem too bothered during post-game interviews, but the injuries could've gotten worse overnight ... And I shaved as SOON as I got home ...
October 6, 2008
2:16 PM
Dynamicdave writes:
gofastgo, I don't mind the celebration. The way I see it, to give you an example, when I'm at the Broncos bar and we see a big hit or a sack, etc., we get out of our seats, high 5 each other and shake our fists. We celebrate, so why shouldn't they? I say let them enjoy the moment.
October 6, 2008
4:57 PM
ANTONY54 writes:
IT WAS A GOOD WIN FOR THE TEAM.. CUTTY DIDN'T FORCE THROWS, THE D CLEANED UP THE MISTAKES.. MY ONLY CONCERNS ARE THE OFFENSE HAS NO FAITH IN THE RUNNING GAME (PLAY CALLING ON SHORT YARDAGE IS PROOF OF THAT) & IT LOOKED LIKE GARCIA WOULD HAVE GAVE THE D PROBLEMS; WE'RE LUCCY GRIESE DIDN'T GET HURT ANY EARLIER THAN HE DID!! 1 MORE THING SELVIN YOUNG IS DISAPPOINTING.. HE HAD ABOUT THREE PLAYS WHERE HE COULD HAVE HAD LONG RUNS BUT GOT TRIPPED UP OR FELL OVER..
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6:20 PM
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Who was that, and what have they done with Denver's defense?.... not that I mind, of course.
Pittman deserves more carries. He's one of the only guys not named Champ Baily I've seen really laying a hit on somebody.
I've mentioned before that Jarvis Moss would make a good outside linebacker. We just might get the chance to see it.
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