[Tuck4Bama]

Week 11 - Sunday 11/22


Invesco Field at Mile High, CO CBS 4:15 PM ET

[Quack Attack]

Simms takes snaps with starters



Updated: November 19, 2009, 7:45 PM ET

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete.
The backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos took the snaps with the starters again Thursday, making it increasingly likely he'll start against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who hasn't practiced since spraining his left ankle last week at Washington.

Simms hasn't started a game since Sept. 24, 2006, when he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was battered so badly by the Carolina Panthers that he needed emergency surgery to remove his spleen.

After losing two-thirds of his blood and spending five nights in intensive care, Simms' comeback was a long and arduous one with more speed bumps and dead ends than he'd like to remember.

Chris Simms of Denver Broncos appears likely to start Sunday - ESPN

[Quack Attack]

Ok, Broncos and Charger fans. I don't think there is any doubt that this is the biggest game of the year to date in the AFC West. Broncos and Chargers are currently tied for 1st place in the conference with everybody else out of it. Broncos have some QB problems. It is very likely that Chris Simms will be starting his first game in over 3 years. For Bronco fans, this is a very depressing thought.

Simms played the whole second half against the Redskins and didn't score a single point. The Chargers are red hot winning 4 in a row and the Broncos have lost 3 in a row. I feel this game will define the season for both teams.

A Bronco win would put them in great shape going into the Thanksgiving break but a loss could send them tailspinning to mediocrity. Chargers are clicking on all cylinders right now.

Prediction: Broncos find a way to win this game and Simms has the best game of his life. Biased pick here? Yes.

Broncos 31 Chargers 28

Ok, anybody think the Chargers will take sole possession of 1st place and win their 5th in a row?

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by Quack Attack

Ok, Broncos and Charger fans. I don't think there is any doubt that this is the biggest game of the year to date in the AFC West. Broncos and Chargers are currently tied for 1st place in the conference with everybody else out of it. Broncos have some QB problems. It is very likely that Chris Simms will be starting his first game in over 3 years. For Bronco fans, this is a very depressing thought.

Simms played the whole second half against the Redskins and didn't score a single point. The Chargers are red hot winning 4 in a row and the Broncos have lost 3 in a row. I feel this game will define the season for both teams.

A Bronco win would put them in great shape going into the Thanksgiving break but a loss could send them tailspinning to mediocrity. Chargers are clicking on all cylinders right now.

Prediction: Broncos find a way to win this game and Simms has the best game of his life. Biased pick here? Yes.

Broncos 31 Chargers 28

Ok, anybody think the Chargers will take sole possession of 1st place and win their 5th in a row?

If the Broncos win this game it proves,,, Both teams are frauds!! Denver couldn't even beat the redskins

[Quack Attack]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

If the Broncos win this game it proves,,, Both teams are frauds!! Denver couldn't even beat the redskins

I wouldn't say both teams are frauds no matter who wins this game. Remember last week Broncos were actually tied at halftime with the Redskins and Orton was knocked out of the game. Bronco's back up QB is not only rusty but not very good even though he hadn't played in 3 years.

I guess Broncos wins against Patriots, Cowboys, and Bengals were fraudulent? LOL No doubt about it though, Broncos should have never lost to the Redskins. Horrible loss.

Chargers start off slow every year. I knew they would finally start kicking some booty once they got their rythym going.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by loco4pablo

If the Broncos win this game it proves,,, Both teams are frauds!! Denver couldn't even beat the redskins

Come on loco. Any given Sunday remember?
Cripes, how could the Cowboys lose to the Packers, Saints barely beat the Rams otherwise?
Having their quarterback go down didnt help the Broncos any. Simms was pretty bad.

Quack, I read something about that if Orton didnt play Sunday he would be done in Denver. Any truth to that? I think the underlying theme of the article was that he might have been holding back a little because he came back too soon once before. Without Orton this week the Broncos cant win, especially not against the Chargers.

[Quack Attack]

San Diego 32, Denver 3



Actually Bette, I did not read the part of if Orton did not play he was finished...nor would I believe this either after watching Simms play yesterday. Orton did play most of the game and it did not really matter. Broncos only hope for a touchdown was fumbled away in the endzone by their heralded rookie RB Moreno.

Very hard game to watch and have to wonder if the Broncos may be finished for the year? Broncos play the Giants on Thanksgiving Day and don't feel good about a victory here. I don't know what happened on that bye week a few weeks ago but the Broncos haven't won a game since. Offense has been boring and predictable. Defense has been soft since then as well.

[Bette]

Team doesnt know what happened either. There was a bit of a sideline skirmish when Brandon Marshall said something to Moreno after he fumbled the ball and Moreno pushed him away. Its hard to believe this is the same team that started out so well.
Where does the blame lie?

[Quack Attack]

Originally Posted by Bette

Team doesnt know what happened either. There was a bit of a sideline skirmish when Brandon Marshall said something to Moreno after he fumbled the ball and Moreno pushed him away. Its hard to believe this is the same team that started out so well.
Where does the blame lie?

Myself and couple other Bronco fans were talking about this today. Last person I would blame is coach McDaniel as he has did an incredible job this season. I honestly believed before the season started that the Broncos would be lucky to get 3 or 4 wins all year. They have surpassed this easily for me. My expectations were not high but increased after the 6-0 start.

The huge difference for me that really stands out is the 2nd half play the last month. First 6 games the Broncos would come out with a vengeance in the 2nd half both offensively and defensively. It didn't matter if they were behind. I just don't see that emotion now after halftime. Hopefully, they can get it back. Still a lot of football to play.