Broncos: Toasted

8 thoughts on “Broncos: Toasted”

1. Drew, you are too kind to these “seasoned veterans” who played more like a bunch of hapless rookies.

2. Love the cartoon, but I feel this historic collapse deserved something Edgar Allen Poe-ish to truly punctuate the depths of the Bronco’s failure. Maybe a flock of ravens circling a wounded donkey saying “nevermore” over and over?

3. Here’s something clever written on denverpost.com to possibly inspire…

   Once upon a weekend dreary, finally we saw them clearly,

   Those same ole Donkeys of the days of yore,

   While they hustled, Chump was napping and suddenly the Donks were snapping,

   As Jacoby ran in for another long score.

   Tis a fluke, the faithful muttered, surely in OT we’ll score

   Only a fluke, and nothing more.

   Then there was Ray wearing a mask which the Donkeys found beguiling,

   By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance he wore,

   “Though pushed nearly to breaking, it is Peyton that is shaking.”

   The ghastly grim and tired Raven stated as they picked off another pass which was poor.

   And as the football fluidly floated through the uprights for the final score,

   Quoth the Ravens, `Nevermore.’

4. Good Morning from Omaha,

   Its easy to point to Peytons interception as the main cause for the bronco’s loss but in general the whole team and coaching staff seemed to be playing a game of hot potato with this game.

   The conservative play calling, champ bailey getting beaten again and again on double moves and by youth and then that “hillside little league” play misreading the path of the ball that ended up in a touchdown. That poor guy looked like a right fielder on a minor league team at your local little league. He stood up and took the responsibility for his poor play after the game.

   It was a team loss. John Fox did his best touche’ turtle imitation as well with his play calling. Everyone had there moment of shame.

   The ravens made all the plays they needed to make. It wasn’t like they did not cause some of those break downs, they did. After losing 9 straight to Peyton, the number were with them and while it stings, now, next year will be a different season and this will be a distant memory.

   Strive for excellence, nothing but your best.

   Gene

5. Yes, Rahim Moore missed his play, but to totally blame him is not fair, it was a team break down. Peyton “a future HOF” quarterback threw interceptions, Champ got burned a few times, Prater missed a field goal, our defense didn’t put much pressure on Flaco and Fox didn’t play to win. Sad.

   With that said, they are still my Broncos and I still am a fan.

6. Wish I had something to add to this, did not see this coming, did not do any hedging, left myself wide open emotionally, but with the understanding that Monday morning could be a tough one. Can only take comfort in the thought that the there are coaches and players, who get paid a lot of money, who feel worse than I do. At any rate they better…….

7. Yeah, I watched the game on Saturday. And spent a good part of the time yelling at the TV. What I saw: the Broncos did not respect their opponent. And Baltimore pinned their ears back for that mistake in judgement. Some bad calls by the refs didn’t help.

   Just goes to show that on any given weekend, you never know what team is gonna show up to play.

8. Drew,

   It isn’t often for the Donks to be on the toasty end of the ‘toon, but damn did you capture it! Great work!!!

   Mike