My Broncos Prediction
Visits: 177 | Posted by: DavidSep 11
Football is officially back (great game last night…gonna see both of those teams in the playoffs). Yesterday, Grant beat me to the punch by posting his 2009 Broncos prediction. The schedule this year is not kind to my beloved Donkeys…not exactly what McD and Company needs, but you play the cards you’re dealt. I think they will be a better team than their records indicates at the end of the year…but you never really know this early (I’ve never been right so this entire blog is an effort in futility…but it makes me feel better). So here goes…
- @ Cincinnati – W: I put the W here, but I’m not sure I believe it. This team is still learning, but Cincy sucks so I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt.
- Cleveland – W: If you can’t beat this team…
- @ Oakland – W: See Cleveland above
- Dallas – W: I know most are predicting a Dallas win here, but it’s at home, the Broncs will be riding a winning streak and I just don’t think Dallas is that good (which is why Shanny will be coaching there next year).
- New England – L: I want to put the W here, but just can’t do it. I have to give the edge to the Master. I will say the NE doesn’t usually play well here…so the Broncos might be able to steal this one.
- @ San Diego – L: I’m not as high on SD as some are (read…Norv Turner), but I’m not naive either.
- @ Baltimore – L: The schedule just keeps getting worse.
- Pittsburgh – L: And worse.
- @ Washington – L: I want to put the W here to help stop the November slide, but it’s hard to win on the road after four straight loses.
- San Diego – W: I think we split with San Diego, but what do I know??
- NY Giants – L: This team is good.
- @ Kansas City – W: This is more an indictment on KC than anything else. It’s tough to win at Arrowhead, but I think we get it done this year (they may have a new coach by then).
- @ Indianapolis – L: This one could be ugly, you might not want to let the little ones watch it…but can it get much worse than it was under Shanny?
- Oakland – W: Oakland, the perfect cure for what ails you.
- @ Philadelphia – L: I don’t think it will be a blow-out, but tough to win here.
- Kansas City – W: Come on…this one could be ugly in a good way.
After totaling up the W’s and the L’s…my prediction for 2009 is that the Broncos will go: 8-8.
There is a lot of unknown here and I think there are a few games that can make this number go up a little or way down: Cincinnati, Dallas, San Diego, and Washington specifically. Can they steal one more win? Will they lose a few more? I can’t see anything more than 9-7 (and that would be a miracle) and could see them slide to 5-11 if they don’t get their act together at the start of the year.
Gonna be fun to watch! I think the DEF is much improved over last year…meaning they will be average with some upside for the future. The schedule is brutal in November…so buckle up. Football is back!
4 comments
Comment by Grant on September 11, 2009 at 6:26 am
I think the Dallas game is winnable as well.
Which game is the annual “Denver no way loses this game but then goes right out and does” game?
Comment by David on September 11, 2009 at 7:51 am
Good question…have to start with the games I think they are a lock to win: Cleveland, Oakland, and KC (all the home games). I don’t see any other absolute “locks”.
The KC game could sneak up on them if they are out of the playoffs and/or are just flat out worn out by then.
Comment by John McD. on September 11, 2009 at 11:06 am
as a Cincinnatian, my feelings are hurt… But sometimes the truth does hurt. Go Bengals!
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