The Broncos, after Tebow took over and Fox significantly scaled back (read: dumbed down) the offense, played one of the lightest schedules in the NFL. Their victories came against such world-beating teams as Miami (6-10) and Minnesota (3-13), and against wounded teams such as Chicago (no Jay Cutler, no Matt Forte). Three of their 8 wins came under the old overtime rules—more than the other 11 playoff teams combined. They finished the season 8-8 and needed a tiebreaker to beat out San Diego and Oakland for the division title.
And most tellingly, they backed into the playoffs, losing their last 3 regular season games.
Linguist over 11 years ago
A little conversation with Rex Ryan…
randayn over 11 years ago
Except that Tebow took the Broncos to the play-offs and beat Pittsburgh in the first round. Explain that, Tank.
Roger4336 over 11 years ago
But that was last season, randayn. “What have you done for me lately?”
Nighthawks Premium Member over 11 years ago
a running pro QB……as has been proven before and will be proven again……..NFL (Not For Long)
phoenixnyc over 11 years ago
The Broncos, after Tebow took over and Fox significantly scaled back (read: dumbed down) the offense, played one of the lightest schedules in the NFL. Their victories came against such world-beating teams as Miami (6-10) and Minnesota (3-13), and against wounded teams such as Chicago (no Jay Cutler, no Matt Forte). Three of their 8 wins came under the old overtime rules—more than the other 11 playoff teams combined. They finished the season 8-8 and needed a tiebreaker to beat out San Diego and Oakland for the division title.
And most tellingly, they backed into the playoffs, losing their last 3 regular season games.
Dave Thompson Premium Member over 11 years ago
Paul Hornung.