Mile High Report
Better late than never, Ultimate Fans! (my fault, not our UFG, as always!) But it’s also totally worth the wait! Kingbronco is a vet at the UFG, and he’s bringing the goods.
It’s appropriate that we featured an alumnus for this week’s UFG since it’s “Alumni Weekend” for the Broncos, who will honor the Super Bowl 50 team and induct the legendary Demaryius Thomas into the Ring of Fame on Sunday.
It should be a fantastic game in honor of a fantastic Bronco on the most fantastic squad — all jump-started by a fantastic UFG!
MHR – A win is a win is a win, right? Thoughts on the London win over the Jets?
kingbronco58: I’m not gonna be upset about a win, but woof, I would have loved to see the offense finally click against the Jets. Almost giving the Jets the first win of the season after the biggest win of the season feels like a very Broncos kind of move. It is nice to see the defense have an absolutely insane game and put together what could be an even better season than last year.
MHR – Moving on to the Giants…Before the season started, it seemed like this game would be against another maligned Giants team, especially with Russell “hold the ball 10 seconds before throwing in the stands” Wilson. But with an exciting young QB in Jaxson Dart and two wins in a row, the Giants are playing with some moxie. Are you concerned?
Kingbronco58: I’m honestly pretty bummed that we don’t get to face Russ. I was looking forward to the Mile High crowd welcoming him back with a countdown of the play clock. I think we see teams have a spark typically when a rookie QB gets inserted into the lineup. I’ll admit to not having paid attention too closely to the Giants, but from what I’ve seen, I think Dart has shown some flashes primarily with his legs as opposed to his arm. I also don’t think Dart has seen a defense as talented as Denver. With Nabers and Slayton out, I think if the Broncos contain Dart and tackle Skattebo, they should be in a good position to win.
MHR – The “offense struggles, defense saves the day” … seems to be a familiar theme with Broncos’ wins. How frustrating is it to you that by Week 7 Bo Nix and the offense are still relying on the defense to pick it up and “get” the win? Give me two things they could do to change this trend quickly.
Kingbronco58: The offense struggles, defense saves the day was the motto of the SB50 team. If we can get the same result this year I certainly don’t mind it. I think overall Payton’s play designs have been really good. He has guys get open, and Bo tends to miss them. The biggest problem to me is Bo’s feet look rushed and instead of planting his feet...
