Football is finally here!! Yes, I know it’s just the preseason…but when you’ve been “jonesing” for football since January you take what you can get. And while the entire preseason game isn’t very exciting (OK, downright dull)…it wasn’t a total loss. We got to see some of the “new guard” take the field for the first time. Here’s my assessment (for what it’s worth…which is about…well…nothing):

• The Good: Jay Cutler & Travis Henry. Individually they are very good…together I think they will make a great tandem. Defenses will have trouble focusing on either one. Should make for a fun year watching this offense get better and better…more dangerous each week. On a smaller level, Sauerbrun looked OK.
• The Bad: The new defense has a ways to go. Denver couldn’t stop the run to save their own jobs (which is the case for some of these guys). And they weren’t even facing Frank Gore! I’m putting on my optimistic hat and hoping that this is a case of a new system that just needs a little more time…let’s just hope it’s no more than 3 more games. But it does make me nervous.
• The Unknowns: Didn’t see much from Daniel Graham and there are still some question marks surrounding the WR position (aside from Walker of course). I’m also not sure about Special Teams coverage…didn’t see a lot good or bad, but I was hoping for something more spectacular (more games should help clarify this situation a little more).

I’m still optimistic about the Bronco’s chances this year. I think the playoffs are a strong possibility and am still calling for them to lead the West (I still think Norv Turner will screw things up in San Diego somehow).

One final thought…did you see the size of Sam Adams?? The man is a house (and then some)!! Here’s to more football (and it’s nice that the Broncs play again on Saturday)!