cdumler7
Well-Known Member
The Good:
The Broncos defense looks like it could finally live up to the talent. Last year we had I think 6 of the 11 starters make the pro bowl yet still only had I think the 22nd scoring defense. So far this preseason on 9 drives they have given up 6 points and some of that can be blamed on the special teams giving up big plays. They lead the league in sacks and fumbles so far. When this off season started Kubiak and Phillips kept talking about how this defense would attack and force turnovers. So far they have shown they are going to do just that.
The OL--As much of a question mark as this was before the preseason I have been pleasantly surprised at how they have played and we haven't even seen Mathis yet. They especially have shown really well in the run game opening some huge holes.
Ronnie Hillman--When he came into the league he was the youngest player in the league. He has been very up and down so far in his career but this preseason with the switch in offense and some maturity it finally looks like it is clicking and he adds another unique weapon to this offense.
The Bad:
Our Starting WR's have either been hurt or just trying to play catch up with missing most of the off season. Because of that the timing with Manning has looked terrible so far. Not much time to get that fixed.
Special Teams--Very interested to see how this unit does this year. We had 2 kickers and 2 punters almost the entire off season and they all have had different times of struggling. Then you throw in our punt returners I think every one of them have dropped a punt at some point this preseason makes you worried every time the opposing team punts.
Overall I feel pretty good about this team. They have shown well in glimpses. It does look like the offense will be something that will try to continue to grow as the season progresses. Could be a little up and down to start the season. The defense looks in midseason form though so hopefully they can carry us for a couple of weeks.
The Broncos defense looks like it could finally live up to the talent. Last year we had I think 6 of the 11 starters make the pro bowl yet still only had I think the 22nd scoring defense. So far this preseason on 9 drives they have given up 6 points and some of that can be blamed on the special teams giving up big plays. They lead the league in sacks and fumbles so far. When this off season started Kubiak and Phillips kept talking about how this defense would attack and force turnovers. So far they have shown they are going to do just that.
The OL--As much of a question mark as this was before the preseason I have been pleasantly surprised at how they have played and we haven't even seen Mathis yet. They especially have shown really well in the run game opening some huge holes.
Ronnie Hillman--When he came into the league he was the youngest player in the league. He has been very up and down so far in his career but this preseason with the switch in offense and some maturity it finally looks like it is clicking and he adds another unique weapon to this offense.
The Bad:
Our Starting WR's have either been hurt or just trying to play catch up with missing most of the off season. Because of that the timing with Manning has looked terrible so far. Not much time to get that fixed.
Special Teams--Very interested to see how this unit does this year. We had 2 kickers and 2 punters almost the entire off season and they all have had different times of struggling. Then you throw in our punt returners I think every one of them have dropped a punt at some point this preseason makes you worried every time the opposing team punts.
Overall I feel pretty good about this team. They have shown well in glimpses. It does look like the offense will be something that will try to continue to grow as the season progresses. Could be a little up and down to start the season. The defense looks in midseason form though so hopefully they can carry us for a couple of weeks.