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Is This Peyton Manning’s Year?

August 19, 2015 by Micheal Savoie

It’s been a long 6 months. Sure, we’ve had the “Summer of Soccer”, baseball and the NBA. Fun, but not enough. I’m ready for some football!

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The offseason has been interesting. Everyone knows about “DeflateGate” and how my Niners had The Worst Offseason In Professional Sports History. You’ve heard how Geno Smith‘s jaw was broken by linebacker IK Enemkpali and might have deserved it; and that Rex Ryan snatched up Enemkpali the day after he was released by the Jets.

Then there’s the standard New Head Coach optimism. Jack Del Rio is hopeful for his young, fresh faced Raiders. John Fox believes he can get Jay Cutler to play good football and maybe even care about it. Jim Tomsula is still holding out hope for Aldon Smith.

Now, finally, the offseason is over. It’s officially preseason. The NFL Network is in full swing, broadcasting every preseason game it possibly can. And I am watching. Yes, it’s preseason. Yes, it’s sloppy and boring. But it’s football.
More importantly, the beginning of preseason starts a very short countdown to September 10, when the Patriots take on the Steelers in the first regular season game. So yeah, I am pretty happy.

Here’s my big prediction for the 2015-2016 NFL Season:

The Denver Broncos win the Super Bowl. Yes, you read it here first. Ok, I know. The Seahawks, Patriots and Packers (among others) have great teams. Just hear me out:

This could (maybe should) be Peyton Manning‘s final season and he must go out on top. There is no better field general in the sport. Maybe never has been. Brady is more mobile (my desk is more mobile) and a great quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is at the top of his game and a force to be reckoned with. But Peyton is the man.

He’s arguably the smartest quarterback ever. That goes a long way when your team is in the trenches. He is the consummate problem solver under pressure. Totally unflappable. I have never seen Peyton panic under pressure. I can’t say that about any other QB in the league.

His team goes to war for him. Peyton is liked and respected by his coaches and teammates. That’s not necessarily the case in some of the other top-tier franchises. They trust him to call the right plays at the right time. His histrionics at the line (Omaha!) are less to confuse the defense than to adjust his play to what he sees on the other side of the ball.

The Broncos are solid. Sure, their secondary has been weak but Kubiak is working on it. Every other part of the team is rock steady. This team is ready to go head-to-head with the toughest competition the league can throw at them.
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Lastly, and most importantly, there is no way Peyton can retire with only one ring. Eli has two. It’s just not right. This gross inequity can’t stand. I don’t see much danger in Eli adding to his two Super Bowl rings, so Peyton can level that score with a win.

I can’t wait to see him hoist the Lombardi trophy over his head.

I love football!

Filed Under: Denver Broncos Tagged With: DeflateGate, Denver Broncos, Geno Smith, IK Enemkpali, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady

Broncos Open Training Camp with Questions

August 1, 2015 by Micheal Savoie

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Entering the fourth year and likely final year of the Peyton Manning era, it is now or never for the Denver Broncos to win their first Super Bowl Championship since John Elway led the team to back to back championships to end his career. Much like the other 31 teams in the NFL, questions abound entering the 2015-2016 season.

How will Peyton Manning adapt to Gary Kubiak’s system?

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After ending the last three seasons without a Super Bowl victory, the Broncos and now Chicago Bears Head Coach John Fox agreed to part ways. Enter former Texans Head Coach and Broncos backup Quarterback Gary Kubiak. Notorious for his zone blocking run oriented scheme which favors cut back runners similar to Terrell Davis and Arian Foster, it remains to be seen how Kubiak will adapt to Manning’s talents and vice-versa. If Manning can be satisfied with a decrease in numbers and fewer passing attempts, a diversified Broncos offense should lead to more sustainable offensive success.

Who will start at running back?

Prior to season ending injuries to Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman, the Broncos running game had been stagnant to say the least. Forced into action last season due to injuries, C.J. Anderson enters training camp as the favorite to start after a strong 2014-2015 campaign. Similar in style to Terrell Davis, the job is Anderson’s to lose, but he should be pushed by both Ball and Hillman.

Can the linebackers stay healthy?

When healthy, the Broncos have a solid linebacking corps. As training camp begins, neither Brandon Marshall nor Danny Trevathan are fully cleared to participate in drills. With a strong pass rush anchored by Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, and newly drafted Shane Ray; and a stellar secondary featuring Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib at corner, linebacker is the Broncos’ defensive weakness. Marshall and Trevathan staying healthy is essential for success come playoff time.

Will this season end with a Lombardi Trophy?

The only question that really matters. While the Broncos should remain competitive and will likely win the AFC West, overtaking either the Patriots or Colts to even represent the AFC in the Super Bowl will be a difficult challenge.Lombardi Trophy

Filed Under: Coaching Changes, Denver Broncos Tagged With: Denver Broncos, Training Camp

Can Seahawks Beat Broncos?

January 20, 2014 by Micheal Savoie

Both the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos defeated their NFC and AFC competitors, respectively, on Sunday. Now the Broncos and Seahawks will take two weeks to devise a game plan and then meet in New Jersey at Met Life Stadium for Super Bowl XLVIII! Who wins it?

Tune in tomorrow at 11AM to discuss it live!

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Filed Under: Denver Broncos, News, Opinion, Post Season, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl Tagged With: AFC Championship, Denver Broncos, NFC Championship, Seattle Seahawks

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