I am hoping my Denver Broncos start right by thumping the qeafs on Sunday....we shall see. Who is YOUR favorite team and how do you think they will do? I think my Broncos will be 9-7 and possibly make the playoffs...we are a few years away.  :-\\

You know who my favorite team is. ;)

I think it's kinda iffy on how they're going to do. A lot of new blood has come into the team. Maybe it will help. Then again, they could screw it up like last season. :P

And for anyone who watched the off season games, you know how close the Raiders wins and single loss were. So it might be quite a battle. :)

You know who my favorite team is. ;)

I think it's kinda iffy on how they're going to do. A lot of new blood has come into the team. Maybe it will help. Then again, they could screw it up like last season. :P

And for anyone who watched the off season games, you know how close the Raiders wins and single loss were. So it might be quite a battle. :)
Well...I hope we split the season series...I always wanted to sweep the Raiders....then I met YOU!

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't get a new icon.... I don't really watch football.

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't get a new icon.... I don't really watch football.
That's alright, Apricot! It's not for everyone :)

I am moving down to K.C. next week and my new place is about 3 miles from Arrowhead. I'm looking forward to some great AFC West battles! ;)

(Jessica--Thanks for Bill Callahan...I never thought I'd live to see the day when the Huskers ran the West Coast Offense but it's looking really good so far!)

I am moving down to K.C. next week and my new place is about 3 miles from Arrowhead. I'm looking forward to some great AFC West battles! ;)

(Jessica--Thanks for Bill Callahan...I never thought I'd live to see the day when the Huskers ran the West Coast Offense but it's looking really good so far!)
AL-B....my brother lives in Nebraska and though he's a fan he is kinda sick of the EASY schedules that the Huskers play EVERY year....as am I...but good luck anyway...except against my Colorado Buffaloes ;)

AL-B....my brother lives in Nebraska and though he's a fan he is kinda sick of the EASY schedules that the Huskers play EVERY year....as am I...but good luck anyway...except against my Colorado Buffaloes ;)
We can further discuss this on the college board.

This time the score was a lot closer. But once again, closer is not enough for the Colts as they lost again in New England 27-24. They had a chance to go ahead with about 3 minutes left, but Edge coughed up the ball on the 1 yard line, then Mike Vanderjagt missed a makeable field goal with a few seconds remaining. (Thanks to Willie McGinest for sacking Manning on the last play   ::) ) Add to that Peyton was intercepted on the same 1-yard line in the first quarter. The only consolation is that the defending champs usually falter after a big Monday night win. Let's hope the Pats lost some of the momentum that carried them last season.  

We can further discuss this on the college board.
I'm there, AL-B  :)

This time the score was a lot closer. But once again, closer is not enough for the Colts as they lost again in New England 27-24. They had a chance to go ahead with about 3 minutes left, but Edge coughed up the ball on the 1 yard line, then Mike Vanderjagt missed a makeable field goal with a few seconds remaining. (Thanks to Willie McGinest for sacking Manning on the last play  ::)) Add to that Peyton was intercepted on the same 1-yard line in the first quarter. The only consolation is that the defending champs usually falter after a big Monday night win. Let's hope the Pats lost some of the momentum that carried them last season.  
Sorry, Indy :-\\

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't get a new icon.... I don't really watch football.


There are lots of us out here like you Apricot.  I don't really watch, but my brother likes the Giants so I root for the Giants, I am in Massachusetts so I root for the Patriots,except for one game last year when they traded Lawyer Milloy to the Bills and the next game the played was against the Bills.  It was the only
game they lost last year, I think.

I am beginning to actually  like the Patriots because they push the team as opposed to star player.  Belichek is the best thing to happen to them.

Houston Texans!!!
I feel pretty confident they will be able to beat the Chargers on Sunday.
I hope to see the Texans continue to improve at least a little this year as they have done thus far. I'm thinking/hoping 8/9 for this year.  ???

J.Dirt 8)

Houston Texans!!!
I feel pretty confident they will be able to beat the Chargers on Sunday.
I hope to see the Texans continue to improve at least a little this year as they have done thus far. I'm thinking/hoping 8/9 for this year.  ???

J.Dirt 8)
Carr continues to improve! I like the Texans, joedeertae...besides they ARE my favorite team in that state ;)

.besides they ARE my favorite team in that state ;)


Amen RNRFan we don't like to talk about that "other" team in Texas  :P

J.Dirt 8)

Amen RNRFan we don't like to talk about that "other" team in Texas  :P

J.Dirt 8)
What? There's another team in Texas ??? ;D

Denver kicks off thier game in less than 10 hours!!

Cowboys lost....Steelers won....Broncos play in about 28 minutes :)

:( :\'( I just KNEW the Texans would beat San Diego!  :\'(
Goodnight All.

J.Dirt  8)

:( :\'( I just KNEW the Texans would beat San Diego!  :\'(
Goodnight All.

J.Dirt  8)
Hey, they'll be back ;)

Refs blew a HUGE call to give KC it's lst TD but Denver now leads 27-24 early in the 4th.

Denver thumped Kansas City, 34-24 ;)

Congratulations, Rock.
Now let's cheer on our teams next week. The Colts take on the dreaded Titans, and the Broncs take on the pathetic Jaguars.

Denver thumped Kansas City, 34-24 ;)

Congratulations, Rock.
Now let's cheer on our teams next week. The Colts take on the dreaded Titans, and the Broncs take on the pathetic Jaguars.


Thanks, Indy...those wins over the Chiefs are always a little sweeter than the rest ;) Best of luck to your Colts!

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Thanks joedeertae! I'm in :)

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Thanks and Cool! RNRFan :D I kinda thunk you would be  :P

Thanks and Cool! RNRFan :D I kinda thunk you would be  :P

No Problem, joedeertae ;)

I don't normally watch football games, mostly because my neck of the woods has been without a franchise for about ten years now. (The Rams, who used to be in L.A., are now in St. Louie. ::)) My dad always likes to check out the scores though; he likes sports. So whoever wins and makes it to the postseason is fine with me. ;)

@#$%-ing Miami lost!!!  >:( (my #1 favorite)  But I was happy that the Falcons won.  :)

*Bumping* this up...it IS Sunday, after all :)

Denver fumbled away a chance to win in the last minute but Jacksonville played great defensively to win 7-6 :-\\

ARRrrhhhhhhh!!!!  :( the Texas lost AGAIN :( This is the second week I played them in survival football and they killed me again! I mean... you would think I would know better than to trust them, after all they ARE a Houston team and I should know better by now  ???

(but... I DID win 50 bucks on a football pot with the final score ;D)

ARRrrhhhhhhh!!!!  :( the Texas lost AGAIN :( This is the second week I played them in survival football and they killed me again! I mean... you would think I would know better than to trust them, after all they ARE a Houston team and I should know better by now  ???

(but... I DID win 50 bucks on a football pot with the final score ;D)
Sorry your team lost but I'm happy that you won some money ;)

I'm sorry your Broncos lost, but on the bright side, my Colts clobbered the Tita**es in their own backyard 31-17. Peyton wasn't spectacular, but Reggie Wayne and Edge were superb. The defense even played well like they should. Next up, the dreaded Green Bay Packers at the Dome. The Pack lost big time at Lambeau to the Chicago Bears. :-\\


Sorry your team lost but I'm happy that you won some money ;)

Thanks Fellers ;) If things don't change I may have to be a "Bandwagon Fan" :D That way I only have to be a fan when(if) they are kickin' arse  ;D

I have never been real big on football, unlike my sister(49er'S) and brother (Giants), but I have been
routing for the Pats, only because of the coach.  I like Bill Belichek, seems like a real gentleman, at least the is the way he conducts himself in public, and sadly that seems to be a rare commodity in the sports these days.  So I'll go for the Pats.

I'm sorry your Broncos lost, but on the bright side, my Colts clobbered the Tita**es in their own backyard 31-17. Peyton wasn't spectacular, but Reggie Wayne and Edge were superb. The defense even played well like they should. Next up, the dreaded Green Bay Packers at the Dome. The Pack lost big time at Lambeau to the Chicago Bears. :-\\


Thanks, Indy Gent. Congratulations to your Colts :)

Tony Dungy is another one of those real gentleman coaches.  ;)
I have never been real big on football, unlike my sister(49er'S) and brother (Giants), but I have been
routing for the Pats, only because of the coach.  I like Bill Belichek, seems like a real gentleman, at least the is the way he conducts himself in public, and sadly that seems to be a rare commodity in the sports these days.  So I'll go for the Pats.

Tony Dungy is another one of those real gentleman coaches.  ;)



Then I'll root for him, too.  (I'm a slut for a gentleman coaches) :D

Then I'll root for him, too.  (I'm a slut for a gentleman coaches) :D
The coach of Denver (Mike Shanahan) is a very nice guy....heck, even Dick Vermeil of the Kansas City Cheifs is a great guy...though KC is a huge rival of my Broncos ::)

...though KC is a huge rival of my Broncos ::)


as well as my Texans this weekend

as well as my Texans this weekend
GO Texans :)

The Philadelphia Eagles are beating up on the Minnesota Vikings late in the 4th....24-9 with 5:00 left :)

Philly won :)

I heard your hated Qeafs Briefs got embarrassed at home by the defending NFC Champs Carolina 28-17. You gotta be happy for that, Rock. ;)

I heard your hated Qeafs got embarrassed at home by the defending NFC Champs Carolina 28-17. You gotta be happy for that, Rock. ;)
Be careful what you call them, Indy Gent...we have a wanna be like two banned members around here ::)

Would the "Briefs" be any better? ;D


Be careful what you call them, Indy Gent...we have a wanna be like two banned members around here ::)

Would the "Briefs" be any better? ;D


Yes...but as I was told.."If  you're thinking like that the Broncos would be the Jackasses".... ::) I believe someone may have "Come back from the banned" as someone else ???

That has happened on several occasions. Both of those happened on the old board. But I shall not make the same mistake as those cretins, wherever they are. BTW, Go Colts!!!!!! :)

Yes...but as I was told.."If  you're thinking like that the Broncos would be the Jackasses".... ::) I believe someone may have "Come back from the banned" as someone else ???

That has happened on several occasions. Both of those happened on the old board. But I shall not make the same mistake as those cretins, wherever they are. BTW, Go Colts!!!!!! :)

Yep...go Colts and go Broncos :)

Yes...but as I was told.."If  you're thinking like that the Broncos would be the Jackasses".... ::) I believe someone may have "Come back from the banned" as someone else ???


I believe you're talking about me, in which case I say get a grip. Just because I don't like the Broncos doesn't make me a "reincarnated" board member or a Chiefs fan. I just don't give teams I dislike cute little nicknames... silly me. ::)


And if you must know, I'm a fan of the Chargers, although I don't usually say that out loud.

I believe you're talking about me, in which case I say get a grip. Just because I don't like the Broncos doesn't make me a "reincarnated" board member or a Chiefs fan. I just don't give teams I dislike cute little nicknames... silly me. ::)


And if you must know, I'm a fan of the Chargers, although I don't usually say that out loud.
Sorry...I'll put those ghosts to rest just like Indy Gent. As for the Chargers....you guys have a helluva running back! I personally LOVE the old powder blue iniforms they used to wear in the 60's to early 70's. I still have a tape from '94 where they beat the Raiders in those retro's....when Natrone Means carried the ball :)

Hey Kansas City is O and 3 :)

Denver moved to 2-1 with a victory over the Chargers, 23-13 :)

And the Colts win again, beating the Green Bay Packers 45-31. Manning and Favre combined for 750 yards passing. :o And the porous Colts defensive secondary finally made a game clinching play (Nick Harper recovering Javon Walker's fumble to set up the last TD. ;D

And the Colts win again, beating the Green Bay Packers 45-31. Manning and Favre combined for 750 yards passing. :o And the porous Colts defensive secondary finally made a game clinching play (Nick Harper recovering Javon Walker's fumble to set up the last TD. ;D
Way to go....Congratulations, Indy :) (hee-hee-hee...the Chiefs are O and three) :)

I am a huge Atlanta Falcons fan have been since 1992.  It was ugly but they won 6-3 over Arizona to move to 3-0 on this season, their best start since 1986.  Next up the Panthers.

Hey Kansas City is O and 3 :)


That's right the Cheifs are 0-3  ;D Finally the Texans git' 'er done! ;)

Washington is catching the CowPIES....they just scored to make it 14-10!

21-18 boys win ::) :P

Which is why I haven't been a big Redskin fan in awhile, but I will still despise the Cowpies for eternity. And let's hope they don't win another Super Bowl again. (Also, the Raiders, Steelers, 49ers, Packers, and Patriots. Your Broncos are spared for now, Rock. ;))
21-18 boys win ::) :P

And let's hope they don't win another Super Bowl again.



EVER!! I too despise the cowgurlz and I did NOT jump on the bandwagon when the Oilers left Houston. I was alone and with no team for too long :\'(  and now I said NOW I have the good ol' Texans to fall ::) back on, sorta :P

Which is why I haven't been a big Redskin fan in awhile, but I will still despise the Cowpies for eternity. And let's hope they don't win another Super Bowl again. (Also, the Raiders, Steelers, 49ers, Packers, and Patriots. Your Broncos are spared for now, Rock. ;))

Thanks, Indy...I never thought the "Drug-boys" deserved a Super Bowl but....they did win 3 in the 90's. I had respect for Troy Aikman though :)

I guess you got to respect a man who plays even during his concussions. And Aikman had his few (about seven during his career. Still, when you got show-off Leon Lett and ignoramus Michael Irvin, not to mention big spender Jerry Jones, it's hard for me to root for Dallas.

I guess you got to respect a man who plays even during his concussions. And Aikman had his few (about seven during his career. Still, when you got show-off Leon Lett and ignoramus Michael Irvin, not to mention big spender Jerry Jones, it's hard for me to root for Dallas.
Until Jessica came along I used to pick the boys over Oakland...but no more :)

I wouldn't even watch a Dallas-Oakland game. I'd like to see the Colts whip either of these teams.

I wouldn't even watch a Dallas-Oakland game. I'd like to see the Colts whip either of these teams.
I hate Dallas. I also hate KC....even so much that I's settle for a Broncos/Raiders split as long as Both teams SWEEP the Chiefs :D

And the Colts always beat the Chiefs. And they should again late this season. Trent Green stinks as a QB.


I hate Dallas. I also hate KC....even so much that I's settle for a Broncos/Raiders split as long as Both teams SWEEP the Chiefs :D

And the Colts always beat the Chiefs. And they should again late this season. Trent Green stinks as a QB.


I liked the way he "Whined" along with thier fans last season in Denver when Portis ran wild. Green was crying to the refs as usual and the look on his face was....priceless :)

Must be an Indiana thing, since Green was a former IU QB.  ::)
Jeff George whined all through his career. Can't judge Rex Grossman, though, since he's injured and out. Ken Dilger was O.K.

I liked the way he "Whined" along with thier fans last season in Denver when Portis ran wild. Green was crying to the refs as usual and the look on his face was....priceless :)

Must be an Indiana thing

Well, I know that you and Donna are NOT whiners!

And I'm sure KimberIndy isn't one either.

Well, I know that you and Donna are NOT whiners!

And I'm sure KimberIndy isn't one either.

Good point ;)

Belichek just keeps those Pats going.  He's doing things that Parcells could only dream of.

Belichek just keeps those Pats going.  He's doing things that Parcells could only dream of.
And they joined an elite group of only six other teams with 18 straight wins...including Denver :)

Denver won ugly in Tampa today, 16-13 :)

Denver won ugly in Tampa today, 16-13 :)


Falcons also won an ugly one 27-10 over the Panthers, to improve to 4-0.  There was 21 penalties in the game between the two teams.

Final score:

Colts 24, F Jags 17

Keep it goin', Colts!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Go 2ston! Thats 2 in a row  :o ;D
Texans 30
Raiders 17

WOAH! 


What is going on here?
Atlanta: 27
Carolina: 10

The Falcons are 4-0!?  HELL YEAH!!

Go 2ston! Thats 2 in a row  :o ;D
Texans 30
Raiders 17
That's two AFC West opponents in as many weeks...thanks for the help. Now I just hope you don't beat my Broncos November 7th in Denver :D

WOAH! 


What is going on here?
Atlanta: 27
Carolina: 10

The Falcons are 4-0!?  HELL YEAH!!


Yep, and the Falcons have Detroit and San Diego coming up next and as long as Falcons play the way they have been they should be 6-0 after those games and if KC continues to slide then the Falcons have a chance to start 7-0.

Yep, and the Falcons have Detroit and San Diego coming up next and as long as Falcons play the way they have been they should be 6-0 after those games and if KC continues to slide then the Falcons have a chance to start 7-0.


I'm glad to see my home team doing well for once....especially since my other favorite, Miami, is doing so horribly.  GO FALCONS!!!  :)

I'm glad to see my home team doing well for once....especially since my other favorite, Miami, is doing so horribly.  GO FALCONS!!!  :)
I wouldn't mind if they whooped up on the Chiefs :)

Shanahan beats Gruden again. Who woulda thunk it!?? ;)

Denver won ugly in Tampa today, 16-13 :)

Shanahan beats Gruden again. Who woulda thunk it!?? ;)


;)

I'm glad to see my home team doing well for once....especially since my other favorite, Miami, is doing so horribly.  GO FALCONS!!!  :)
my second fav is miami too but my number one is cowboys has been since i can remember ;)

Boo hiss! :P  ;)

my number one is cowboys has been since i can remember ;)

Boo hiss! :P  ;)

HEY lmao I'm use to that I live in calif so i'm really use to it :P

HEY lmao I'm use to that I live in calif so i'm really use to it :P
I HATES them Cowpies ;)

I HATES them Cowpies ;)
Hey ok now gloves r off lol ;) :P

Hey ok now gloves r off lol ;) :P
bring it ON ;)

bring it ON ;)
give me a min i'm digging up dirt on the broncos ;)

give me a min i'm digging up dirt on the broncos ;)
it'll take you more time than that...while I can tell you all about the "Drug-boys" of the 90's ::) ;)

but my number one is cowboys has been since i can remember ;)


COWGIRLS! :o yuck pa-tooie  :P I no lika da Cowgirls. Which is actually kinda odd because, growing up my family on my dads side were BIG Cowboy fans  :-different team ::) so to speak.

COWGIRLS! :o yuck pa-tooie  :P I no lika da Cowgirls. Which is actually kinda odd because, growing up my family on my dads side were BIG Cowboy fans  :-different team ::) so to speak.
Yeah but I NEVER considered them "America's Team" :P

Yeah but I NEVER considered them "America's Team" :P


Same here RnRFan. Where did that come from anyway? I've always heard it but never knew who started it or why.
Is it because they were so popular back in the day w/ their Superbowl trips and such or was it just a phrase that cought on?

Same here RnRFan. Where did that come from anyway? I've always heard it but never knew who started it or why.
Is it because they were so popular back in the day w/ their Superbowl trips and such or was it just a phrase that cought on?
I think it was uttered by some sportscaster back in the 70's....not sure. It pisses me off though just like that stupid "Superstation" WTBS calling the Braves "America's Team" ::)

just like that stupid "Superstation" WTBS calling the Braves "America's Team" ::)


Well, that one I can understand b/c it's in our National Anthem  "... and the home of the braves."  :D ;D :-(sorry i couldn't help myself)

LOL you guys wait let me bring my own rope for the hanging :o ;)

LOL you guys wait let me bring my own rope for the hanging :o ;)
Bring Forty so we can hang the WHOLE team...and bring one extra big one for Coach "Tuna"... :D ;)

LOL you guys wait let me bring my own rope for the hanging :o ;)


Bring Forty so we can hang the WHOLE team...and bring one extra big one for Coach "Tuna"... :D ;)



ROFL @ Y'all ;D  ;)

Let's hope Joe Gibbs doesn't lose his ability to beat the 'boys in their own backyard. Go Skins and beat the skin out of Tuna for once. ;)

Bring Forty so we can hang the WHOLE team...and bring one extra big one for Coach "Tuna"... :D ;)
Hey  :o coach tuna yikes! lmao hey i've i've gone thru my boys super bowl rings being handcuffs I can hang and tell me what ur words taste like after u eat em at the end of the season ;)

Let's hope Joe Gibbs doesn't lose his ability to beat the 'boys in their own backyard. Go Skins and beat the skin out of Tuna for once. ;)
The skins? beating my boys? oh well it's good to dream ;)

It's no dream, scarletgirl. The 'Skins will win in Irving. The Tuna is in for some revenge. ;)

The skins? beating my boys? oh well it's good to dream ;)

I just remembered another reason to Hate the 'Boys....thier stupid owner has ALL that money and yet they have a HOLE in thier roff ::)

It's no dream, scarletgirl. The 'Skins will win in Irving. The Tuna is in for some revenge. ;)

wrong grasshopper ;) :)

I just remembered another reason to Hate the 'Boys....thier stupid owner has ALL that money and yet they have a HOLE in thier roff ::)
and your point? lmao ;)

and your point? lmao ;)


and your point? lmao ;)
Well....I misspelled "Roof!" :D

I just remembered another reason to Hate the 'Boys....thier stupid owner has ALL that money and yet they have a HOLE in thier roff ::)


yeah they got a hole in their roff :P ;D LOL!

Well....I misspelled "Roof!" :D
lol awwww it's hard to be perfect in an imperfect world ;) :-*

yeah they got a hole in their roff :P ;D LOL!
now i'm curious is there such a word? for some reason if there is it's not good i'm thinking :P

lol awwww it's hard to be perfect in an imperfect world ;) :-*
Especially if you;re a Dallas Cowboy :P ;) :-*

Especially if you;re a Dallas Cowboy :P ;) :-*
hmmm now where did i put my my whip and chains lol :P ;)

hmmm now where did i put my my whip and chains lol :P ;)
Ummmm...I could buy us some ;)

Ummmm...I could buy us some ;)
LOL :o ;) :P

LOL :o ;) :P
I am as serious as a heart-attack ;)

We'll see, Cowgirl. ;)


wrong grasshopper ;) :)

We'll see, Cowgirl. ;)


wanna make this interesting? ;)

wanna make this interesting? ;)
I Do!

Well, today My Broncos play Carolina.

Giants 26 Cowboys 10....Now Micael Strahan can yell BACK at that Cowpie fan in that commercial...How 'BOUT Them Cowboys!  ;D

Belichek has one for the books :)

Belichek has one for the books :)
Congratulations to your Patriots, DanootaAndMe....you guys passed My Broncos and I bielieve, 6 other teams ???

Denver beat Carolina :)

Colts crush the Raiders 35-14. ;D

Colts crush the Raiders 35-14. ;D


Congratulations, Indy...but sorry to Jessica :-\\

I'm sorry for Jessica, and Rice Cube, if he's still a Raiders fan. :(

Congratulations, Indy...but sorry to Jessica :-\\

I'm sorry for Jessica, and Rice Cube, if he's still a Raiders fan. :(

I'm certain he still is. Like I told Jessica though...I'll take a split every year with the Raiders as long as we both sweep those Chiefs ;)

I'm glad we don't have to play the Raiders twice like the Broncos do. I think the Colts the best in their division, and they haven't even played Houston yet. At least they have a week off before they beat the Jags again at the Dome, I hope. ;)

I'm certain he still is. Like I told Jessica though...I'll take a split every year with the Raiders as long as we both sweep those Chiefs ;)

I'm glad we don't have to play the Raiders twice like the Broncos do. I think the Colts the best in their division, and they haven't even played Houston yet. At least they have a week off before they beat the Jags again at the Dome, I hope. ;)

I hope as well, Indy!  ;)

Hey Jessica...I wish your Raiders good luck next week as my Broncos travel to Oakland! But, if your team wins we need to beat Oakland in Denver later this year. You guys also need to sweep the Chiefs...we've beaten them once already ;)

*Bumping this up from nearly page Three! Not on page one on Sunday....I think NOT!  :)

Kansas City just LOST! Jacksonville came back to win 22-16 :)
http://www.retroradionetwork.com/retrocommunity/YaBBImages/avatars/chiefb_1.gif

Belicheks Pats do it again! They have broken a record set in the 1934 :o

Belicheks Pats do it again! They have broken a record set in the 1934 :o
Congrats to Your Pats, DanootaAndMe ;)

Denver knocked off Oakland....sorry Jess :-\\ Mike Shanahan is now 15-4 against the Raiders. Oh yeah...the Cowboys were beaten by Pittsburgh 24-20 :)

Sorry, Jess and RnRF. I'll never root for the Raiders. But congrats to your Broncos, Rock. And better luck next week, Jess.
P.S.: Vinny Testaverde fumbling the ball to the Steeler defense with less than 3 minutes remaining and the 'boys leading 20-17 took some of the sting from Kyle Orton doing likewise with Purdue the previous day. 8)

Denver knocked off Oakland....sorry Jess :-\\ Mike Shanahan is now 15-4 against the Raiders. Oh yeah...the Cowboys were beaten by Pittsburgh 24-20 :)

Texans got another one! ;D
20-10 over the Oilers Titans.

Falcons won over the Chargers 21-20 to improve to 5-1 on the season.  Play KC next week.

Falcons won over the Chargers 21-20 to improve to 5-1 on the season.  Play KC next week.
I hope Atlanta gives them a good whooping!

I hope so too. Looks like the Chiefs will finish 4-12. ;)

I hope Atlanta gives them a good whooping!

I hope so too. Looks like the Chiefs will finish 4-12. ;)

I'm hoping for 1-15! But as long as Denver wins the next one @ KC on Dec. 7th I'll be happy ;)

And I'm hopin' the Colts beat 'em again at Arrowhead on Halloween. ;)

I'm hoping for 1-15! But as long as Denver wins the next one @ KC on Dec. 7th I'll be happy ;)

That would be....Brilliant!

Let's bump this thread back up to page one, shall we?

Chop talk: Broncos coach defends team’s blocking tactics



By FRANK SCHWAB THE GAZETTE

ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan was defensive Wednesday about his offensive line’s scrutinized techniques, which include cut blocking opponents low on their legs.

Reacting to criticism after offensive tackle George Foster’s cut block Monday broke Bengals defensive tackle Tony Williams’ ankle and ended his season, Shanahan brought the media into a team meeting room and showed a video of other teams employing cut blocking techniques.

A few of the plays showed Cincinnati’s linemen cut blocking Denver’s players, and then there were about four instances of Pittsburgh’s offensive linemen cut blocking opponents.

Not coincidentally, Steelers coach Bill Cowher said Tuesday he would never condone the type of block Foster made.

Williams was pursuing Jake Plummer on a bootleg pass when Foster hit him low.

NFL spokesman Steve Alic said Foster’s block was legal, and Foster won’t be fined. Although it was within the rules, there have been gripes that cut blocks are unethical because they endanger players.

“I know if I would have lost one of our players with that type of play, I would be very upset about it,” said Cowher, according to the transcript of the press conference on the Steelers’ Web site. “It is not illegal, but I would certainly never condone that on our football team.”

“I was a little offended with Bill Cowher’s statement because they do it,” Shanahan said.

Among the Steelers plays Shanahan showed, one involved Pittsburgh guard Alan Faneca hitting Oakland nose tackle Ted Washington below the knees.

“I’m not saying I condone this right here,” Shanahan said, mocking Cowher’s words as he rewinded the play and highlighted the block with a red laser pointer.

Shanahan showed about eight plays, and all of them were cut blocks similar to the ones the Broncos employ.

Shanahan’s point was that while the Broncos cut block, everybody else in the league does it, too. Cut blocks are legal as long as the player does not hit an opponent from behind or do it when the opponent is engaged with another lineman.

“It goes on every week in the National Football League,” Shanahan said. “It’s been going on for years and years and years.”

According to the Bengals’ Web site, Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis said Wednesday he agreed with Cowher’s statements and brought up Jacksonville defensive end Paul Spicer, who suffered a broken leg on a low block against Denver earlier this season. The Broncos said that block, which was by Matt Lepsis after Reuben Droughns knocked Spicer back, was inadvertent. The NFL did not fine anyone for that hit either.

“It’s unfortunate,” Lewis told the Bengals’ Web site. “It’s something I’m sure the competition committee will look at. From what I understand, this is the second player that was injured playing against the Denver Broncos on blocks (that were) supposedly legal, but really not needed, not necessary.”

The Broncos’ offensive linemen refuse to be interviewed during the season. Foster is the designated spokesman for the line, but was not in available on Wednesday. Foster said after Monday’s game he felt bad for Williams, but the hit was part of the game.

The Broncos play Atlanta this week, another team that employs the same techniques as Denver because former Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs is in his first year as the Falcons’ offensive line coach.

Falcons coach Jim Mora said he has no problem with cut blocking because it is within the rules.

“I have never one time heard Alex (Gibbs) talk about hurting somebody,” Mora said. “Never once have I heard him use the words, ‘Hey, hurt this guy.’ ”

I'm gonna sit quietly here with egg on my face and pray for a miracle lol :-[

I'm gonna sit quietly here with egg on my face and pray for a miracle lol :-[


LOL ;D Them Cowgurls sure make it tough somtimes huh?
That's OK though I'll sit beside you for much of the season w/my Texans too! :P

Philly is about to go 7-0 :)

Congratulations, reluctantly to the Kansas City Chiefs in finally beating the Colts 45-35. Peyton threw for 472 yards, but Trent Green also thew for 389 yards and Priest Holmes outplayed Edge by a bunch. We'll have to turn the corner next Monday night against the Vikequeens at the Dome. :(

Congratulations, reluctantly to the Kansas City Chiefs in finally beating the Colts 45-35. Peyton threw for 472 yards, but Trent Green also thew for 389 yards and Priest Holmes outplayed Edge by a bunch. We'll have to turn the corner next Monday night against the Vikequeens at the Dome. :(
I'm sorry about the loss, Indy. I too hope you guys win next at the Hefty-Dome  ;)

LOL! ;D


Hefty-Dome  ;)

Well, don't feel too bad Indy. My Broncos look like they're gonna lose to the Falcons despite a carrer high 197 recieving yards by Rod Smith :-\\

Thats two in a row for the mighty Texans... :)
Can we go one more in your hometown RNRFan?
It's me & you baby......... LETS GET IT ON!!  :-(but not too much)

Thats two in a row for the mighty Texans... :)
Can we go one more in your hometown RNRFan?
It's me & you baby......... LETS GET IT ON!!  :-(but not too much)
Joe, the way your Texans are playing combined with the way Denver has been lately...you don't need any luck :D

Same deal with the Colts. Although the team is only a 1/2 game behind Jacksonville, Manning and Co. will have to face the Texans twice and Tennessee once, not to mention Minnesota on Monday night. With the recent bad luck the locals have been dealt with, I'll be surprised if the Colts finish 10-6, good enough for the playoffs, but not the finish we are looking for. Good luck Texans and better luck Broncos.

Joe, the way your Texans are playing combined with the way Denver has been lately...you don't need any luck :D

Same deal with the Colts. Although the team is only a 1/2 game behind Jacksonville, Manning and Co. will have to face the Texans twice and Tennessee once, not to mention Minnesota on Monday night. With the recent bad luck the locals have been dealt with, I'll be surprised if the Colts finish 10-6, good enough for the playoffs, but not the finish we are looking for. Good luck Texans and better luck Broncos.

Well, good luck to your Colts and thanks for the kind words about my Broncos, Indy :)

Night night to the Patriots streak.  Belicheck, of course, lost gracefully, praising the Steelers for
their win.  You gotta love him. :)

Thanks for the well-ish wishes fellers. It would be great to see my Texans make a big showing this year. ;D :D
Still, I bid you good luck with your Colts Indy and your Broncos RnRFan.

Thanks for the well-ish wishes fellers. It would be great to see my Texans make a big showing this year. ;D :D
Still, I bid you good luck with your Cots Indy and your Broncos RnRFan.
Thanks, Joe...and to you too ;)

Sorry R and R Fan about MY Falcons beating up your Broncos- Truce?

Sorry R and R Fan about MY Falcons beating up your Broncos- Truce?
No Problem, Elvis....Michael Vick put on quite a show!

Vick is special. We have a good team and need a little more seasoning to be better. In all fairness your Broncos killed us in the Super Bowl- seems we played our best game against Minnesota two weeks before we lost to you guys. It's cool that we agree on political agenda's  also. Thanks.

Vick is special. We have a good team and need a little more seasoning to be better. In all fairness your Broncos killed us in the Super Bowl- seems we played our best game against Minnesota two weeks before we lost to you guys. It's cool that we agree on political agenda's  also. Thanks.
;)

Things are looking good- know what I mean?

someone tel me please tel me you don't think carolina ia a fluke? i've been telling people they are seriously seriously injured and everyone keeps blaming the (cute) quaterback and saying he's trash and i keep telling people they're good just missing a LOT of key players.

go carolina! *waves her solitary flag*

I don't think that Carolina was a fluke last year, but they are this year. Sorry, just brit. :(
someone tel me please tel me you don't think carolina ia a fluke? i've been telling people they are seriously seriously injured and everyone keeps blaming the (cute) quaterback and saying he's trash and i keep telling people they're good just missing a LOT of key players.

go carolina! *waves her solitary flag*

someone tel me please tel me you don't think carolina ia a fluke? i've been telling people they are seriously seriously injured and everyone keeps blaming the (cute) quaterback and saying he's trash and i keep telling people they're good just missing a LOT of key players.

go carolina! *waves her solitary flag*
Carolina is a great team....I think they're just having a rough year :-\\

Is anybody gonna have pity on me? or let me cry alone :\'( poor cowboys

Is anybody gonna have pity on me? or let me cry alone :\'( poor cowboys
You already KNOW how I feel about you...but you already know how I feel about Dallas ;)

I have pity on you in that you're a fan of such an overrated team and overrated coach. ;D
And besides, I'm not asking for pity myself even though my #2 team, the Redskins, always lose to Dallas. :(
Is anybody gonna have pity on me? or let me cry alone :\'( poor cowboys

Is anybody gonna have pity on me? or let me cry alone :\'( poor cowboys


It's a pity that you are a Cowboys fan :P :D ;)

And it'll be a pity for you that you're a Texans fan when the Colts sweep them again. (Kinock wood. ;))


It's a pity that you are a Cowboys fan :P :D ;)

And it'll be a pity for you that you're a Texans fan when the Colts sweep them again. (Kinock wood. ;))



;D

I wish your Texans best of luck today against my Broncos, JoeDeertae ;)

I wish your Texans best of luck today against my Broncos, JoeDeertae ;)


Back atcha RnRFan... I hope it's at least a good game and both teams make a great showing. ;) :)

Back atcha RnRFan... I hope it's at least a good game and both teams make a great showing. ;) :)

;) The way Denver has been playing lately....I HOPE it's a good game!

;) The way Denver has been playing lately....I HOPE it's a good game!


:\'( :-X

congrats to your Broncos RnRFan........

Thanks, JoeDeertae :)