Can we silence the narrative for a second about Siemian being complete dog do-do? Oh, looks like we can't! And it's a wonder why I no longer publish articles on here! Even attempts to be level headed have an agenda. I do appreciate all of you, but c'mon now. Can we stop that narrative yet? Two games. 8 quarters. Rome wasn't built in a day was it?

Look, the Defense scored 14 points and won this game like they won games last year and will continue to win games in the future. That's how this team was built. That was the design on this TEAM. Get it? TEAM? It's only 4 letters, so it really shouldn't be a difficult word to comprehend. This team was built for defense and it was built to have a supporting staff called the offense. It wasn't built the other way around. Elway doesn't want to have to score 40 or even 30 points to win. He hates that and from the very first day he walked into his role 6 years ago, he said he'd make this a defensive team.

Check and Check! yet that escapes people around here for some reason. They think our offense should score 40 points a game and our defense should shut people out. Sorry, but the NFL and life in general doesn't work like that. This is a defensive dominant team. Can and will the offense get better? Of course, but it will always be a defensive oriented team even if we had the second coming of Manning circa 2013.

Anyways, onto my rant because I am just blown away at all the hate being thrown our way regarding Siemian.

The stench of hate and vitriol towards our team and our quarterback is typically reserved for teams that aren't undefeated super bowl champs. But it looks like apparently that isn't good enough for some people. (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = upheld)

While we're throwing Siemian out with the bath water around here, lets throw out Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck and Russel Wilson as well. They haven't exactly done much this season either. Thank GOD we don't have reactionary people running this team is all I have to say! (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = upheld)

And get this: The hate, the vitriol, it's all being said under the guise of "what, I'm being critical, not hating" or "I NEVER said I hated him" or "I never said he was crap". Don't insult the intelligence of every MHR member by saying things like "I never said that, read it again" when the narrative is spewed all throughout post after post, comment after comment. That's just insulting. Don't insult the staff? Then don't insult the members either! To get respect you have to give respect. Respect for Respect. That's how it goes. (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = borderline, but upheld)

Don't drivel on and on and on about how bad Siemian is and then when people paraphrase MONTHS of bitching and complaining and making fun of Siemian supporters, calling them stupid, all of it; Don't then say "I never said that" because yes, yes you did. If you say mean thing after mean thing after mean thing, we can INFER what you mean. It's the reason that damn word exists! To describe EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING! ALL OF YOU! WHAT YOU ARE DOING! Don't insult you? Then don't insult us! Ban hammer? Lay it. Eventually you'll go under for pissing off your core! Don't insult us and we won't insult you! (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = Pete is a line crosser for sure. Not attacking, just refusing to lay down and allow hundreds of thousands of fans to get kicked in the gut. Respect for Respect should be the golden guideline rule. So by my eyes, UPHELD)

What I'm totally sick of is people pushing their hate filled agenda. It's like they'd rather see the wheels fall off this team so they can stroke the (insert whatever the hell you want here) of Paxton Lynch than actually say a single solitary nice thing about Trevor and this team. (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = upheld)

I'm so over it. I'm so done with it. "then leave" is what you say? Look at where I'm publishing things now. I did leave. Leave for good? Well, it might happen when I inevitably get banned for saying anything critical (tisk tisk, I'm critical, not bashing, just like you claim you're doing with Siemian) here about anyone that isn't a plebe, aka member, aka commenter only. The sub-humans who can't say the truth. (scanning this paragraph, MHR code of conduct = Borderline upheld)





Offense:

Was it perfect? No. Does it need improvements? Yes. Is it on players or coaches? Both!

There, that's the quick synapses of our offense. It doesn't rest on only the QBs shoulders, nor does it rest solely on the coaches. Some play calls (3rd & 9, so lets throw a 1 yard dump off) is a TERRIBLE play call. But then it goes for a 1st down because of amazing execution. That is what we saw all night.

I didn't see a QB confused or playing scared or hurting our team. I saw some mediocre play calls that got brilliantly executed, and I saw some great play calls that didn't get executed to their potential. But that's why you play the game on the field, right?

Siemian had, especially for his 2nd ever NFL game, a fantastic game. Don't give me any bullsh*t about him being Orton 2.0. If anyone legitimately believes that, then they need to go back and watch ever game Orton played in his career. Orton would sack himself (Siemian doesn't). Orton would wilt under pressure (Siemian doesn't). The next scramble away from pressure Orton does will be his first (Siemian does this all the time). Saying Siemian is like Orton is the laziest commentary and judgement I've ever seen in my life. It makes no sense at all. The only thing Siemian does that is like Orton is throw a really f*cking nice and catchable ball. Period! End of story! But so too does Tom Brady. So I suppose Brady is like Orton too.

Anyways, rant is over. I've said my piece. I've always been told to blog about it if I'm bitching about it, so there it is. #blogged

Siemian will play better. We just saw 100 more yards from him since last week. We saw his turnovers cut in half from last week. He's making progress! Seeing him boost his yardage and cut down on his mistakes in 1 week is a VERY good sight. That means that he's capable of being a good NFL QB. It means he can learn, adjust, and execute better each and every week. Sure, this was a cupcake defense, but you can only play the teams in front of you, right? He played the Panthers, and rumor has it they have a great defense. He's about to play the Bengals, and again, rumor has it they are elite on defense. So lets give the kid a break. Give him some slack. He isn't the only QB to not be "OMG he's amazeballs" this weekend!

CJ Anderson is freaking amazing. The balance this kid has is other worldly. What really separates CJ from the rest is his balance. He can't be tackled by his shoestrings and he can't be tackled by someone arms. He needs to be wrapped up and brought down to be stopped, and when he's as big as the linebackers trying to wrestle him down, it's a wonder why he keeps getting yac. CJ is earning every penny of that contract, and while Elway could have had him cheaper, to non-Denver homer fans who knew the inside story, he looks like a steal with that contract Elway matched. So, I suppose it should be water under the bridge, and instead of laughing at Elway, maybe we should praise him. He stole CJ from the NFL once (college free agent) and he stole him again by matching his offer. Well done Mr. Elway, and well freaking done CJ. If I had a gameball anymore, you'd get it for sure!

Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders straight ball these days. Yes, if DT isn't hurt, he takes that screen to the house. But DT battled all game long and so too did ES. Clutch catch after clutch catch. Its tempting to scream for Kubiak to open up the passing game because it's just so damn sexy to see these two with the ball in their hands, but again, we must show patience with all of this and remember that this offense is methodical ON PURPOSE. Run to set up the pass. Pass to set up the run. But for the love of everything holy, can we convert a 3rd & 1? Please?

Defense:

Get better DeMarcus. I'm hearing 3-6 weeks. Ugh. That's a setback, but get better my friend. You'll be missed on the field. You are still an elite level pass rusher. It looks like you'll be leading from the sidelines like last year, but I'm ok with that. You're one of those guys who's value to the team comes from all directions, not just that of your play on the field.

Von Miller was lights freaking out yet again. If he isn't leading the NFL in sacks, he's gotta be close.

I remember saying "if you make QB money, you need to impact a game like a QB" well, he is. He 100% is. And I said it kinda snarky, so, Thank you Von for being you. And yes, I was wrong to be snarky with your QB money because I just didn't know that you got a new transmission with an added 7th gear in it. Holy moly! If you keep this up, you only have another year or so before they start facial scanning you for the bust in Canton.

Shane Ray and Shaq Barrett: Get ready, because your workload is about to increase. Both of you played great. Congrats on your TD Shane! Next time secure that ball longer. Nobody needs to be Leon Lett again :)

And my main man Aquib Talib. Dude, what more can be said about you? You're like the Dos Equis guy "I don't always make interceptions. But when I do, I take them to the house!" My fellow Jayhawk, you and Chris Harris Jr need to do everything in your power to play along side each other until you retire. I hate playing with other people's money, but please don't make yourself so expensive that we can't extend you or have to cut you. Please. I beg of you! You're part of something special. You, CHJ, TJ, Stew, and Roby. Special. You'll never have this again for the rest of your life, so please, please keep the band together as long as possible.

Special Teams:

Gotta make all your kicks McMoney. That's about all I have.

Oh, and to circle back to the Siemian hate. Remember this: Each and every year, almost without exception (I think 2013 with Peyton), the kicker is always always always the teams leading scorer. Yes, even with Rodgers, Brees, Brady, etc. The kicker is always the main offensive weapon. So again, cool your jets with Siemian. Yes, we need to get better in the red zone, and I believe we will. But until then, how about you enjoy the game instead of hate the game by waiting for your moment to sh*t on our QB. And again, the kicker is always the leading scorer, just like the kicker is for us. Nothing new here. Even Elam scored more points than Elway. So don't be all doom and gloom that McManus is scoring more than Siemian.

That's it Broncos Country. Hope I don't get in too much trouble over this, but it's something that had to be said and its something I hope EVERYONE here at MHR (staff and members alike) take to heart.