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Post by patriotsk1d on Oct 25, 2014 18:14:25 GMT -5
This is my main team. Not had time to read a word. Just wanted to forewarn you that you might be harassed and trolled to death on this one. Best advice, ignore. Or they will hound you senseless til you just leave. It's happened before. Just a heads up, let the crap roll off your back. Why would that happen? |
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Post by patriotsk1d on Oct 25, 2014 18:15:16 GMT -5
Solid list. Are you still planning on doing every team?
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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 18:33:35 GMT -5
This is my main team. Not had time to read a word. Just wanted to forewarn you that you might be harassed and trolled to death on this one. Best advice, ignore. Or they will hound you senseless til you just leave. It's happened before. Just a heads up, let the crap roll off your back. Thanks for the advice. :-) I enjoy some good spirited banter. As long as it doesn't get personal it's all good. |
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Post by Jindred on Oct 25, 2014 19:01:13 GMT -5
Von Miller is a great player but it's premature to include him on an all time team IMO. Broncos have had a lot of great linebackers. If I included Miller I'd have to remove someone. Who? Jim Ryan would probably be the odd man out. I have a hard time removing a player who spent his entire 10 years career playing 150 games for the Broncos for one who has only played 47 games in 4 seasons with the team. If Von Miller continues to play at his current level he'll likely deserve a spot on this team after his 2016 season.
Marshall didn't play long enough for the Broncos. If he finishes his current contract with the Bears and continues to produce he'll likely be the greatest receiver in Bears history though.
Manning will probably replace Plummer after this season.
Champ Bailey is easily the 2nd best corner back in Broncos history and it isn't even close. BUT Champ Bailey was strictly a LCB and it just so happens that the only corner back in Broncos history that was better is the great Louis Wright who was also strictly a LCB. Thus Champ Bailey is the backup LCB. If Bailey had spent his whole career with the Broncos he'd be starting at LCB.
Terrell Davis Rushing yards: 7607 Receiving yards: 1280 Kick Return yards: 0 Punt Return yards: 0 All Purpose yards: 8887
Floyd Little Rushing yards: 6323 Receiving yards: 2418 Kick Return yards: 2523 Punt Return yards: 893 All Purpose yards: 12,157
There is more to being a great running back than just rushing yards. Floyd was a 5 time pro bowler, Davis 3 time pro bowler.
Well I get the rest of your decision's but I'd still argue that TD should be the #1 back as he is the superior runner. Floyd Little would be a better 2nd stringer behind Davis IMO. I don't like using starters as returners, and if he is a good receiver he would be a better 3rd down back than Davis. But Davis is still the back that can carry the load. |
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Post by cantonhall34 on Nov 4, 2014 2:10:25 GMT -5
To start off, I always enjoy when we get into this kinda discussion, because I can appreciate the research and effort (not to mention what time it takes) in order to compile such a thing. I've been guilty of compiling lists like these before. They can be fun and challenging at the same time.
I get that this is all opinion here, and these are all YOURS, but they're obviously put on here to generate conversation. So, I suppose it's no surprise I've got some things to say about all of these lists...which are fun I suppose. But - STOP PUTTING TWO KICKERS AND PUNTERS ON THESE. There's no reason for it. If this is a 53-Man roster, as teams have NOW, then you'd NEVER see two punters AND two kickers on every roster. No team does that.
As far as THIS one...
- Yes, as good as Manning is right now, you cannot put him on the Broncos all time team. We're glad to have him for now, but he's a Colt. Just as Unitas is.
- Love Floyd. Was there when he finally went into the HOF in 2010, however...Terrell is the best back in franchise history, and everyone knows it. He had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and suffered a disastrous leg injury that pretty much ended his career. Given what he HAD DONE and what he likely would have done (had he not been injured like he was), he would've been a HOFer also, though at this point that seems unlikely, he was still the leading rusher in team history. Floyd was a GREAT player and could be the alternate kick returner with Upchurch.
- ANYONE that thinks that Champ starting at LCB means he couldn't play any other CB is missing the boat or has a short memory. Louis Wright (another Bronco who should have HOF consideration) was also able to move around, though he was a great (and very under rated for these days) player, he is the second best CB in team history. Because they were set at LCB does not necessarily mean they wouldn't be able to play RCB...
- Goose Gonsoulin, one of the greatest DBs in team history is suspiciously missing here. Played Safety in the old AFL days and member of the Ring of Fame.
- Billy BRYAN was the Center.
- Matt Lepsis OVER Gary Zimmerman? Seriously...this one...what the hell? Lepsis was a backup and then later started out at RT before EVER moving to LT. Zim is a HOFer...and although I would put Zim on the Vikings, not Denver - he played longer with Minny - if he is included in this list, he should be the starter. That's pretty obvious. Speaking of LT...Ryan Clady would be the guy there.
- Dave Studdard played more LT than anything, and Ken Lanier was the starter at RT during that stretch.
- There needs to be room for Rich "Tombstone" Jackson on this team. One of the most intimidating Defensive Linemen of the late 60's and early 70's. Alzado had a great story about him also.
- Jake Plummer should not be on the list ahead of Craig Morton.
- Tyrone Braxton is also missing. Played 12 seasons with the team, was on the roster for FOUR of the SBs during that time, including being paired at Safety with Steve Atwater for the two back to back SB wins in the late 90's.
- Randy Gradishar (not Meck) would be the starter at MLB in a 4-3 and one of the two ILB in a 3-4, which Denver ran for years.
- Where is the FB? Denver has had a FB on the roster (with the exception of the last few seasons) forever. If we're starting a team with a lineup that could conceivably take the field, then it would be wrong to not include a FB on this particular team. The FB position - whether it be a lead blocker like Howard Griffith or a pass catcher like Gerald Wilhite - would be present here. I'd say Jon Keyworth would be the guy to have on the list given time of service.
- Love Steve Watson, but I can see a time here REAL soon where Demaryius Thomas makes a push for the franchise's top 5 WRs. Maybe even higher.
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Post by cantonhall34 on Nov 4, 2014 2:11:32 GMT -5
This is my main team. Not had time to read a word. Just wanted to forewarn you that you might be harassed and trolled to death on this one. Best advice, ignore. Or they will hound you senseless til you just leave. It's happened before. Just a heads up, let the crap roll off your back. "ignore"?!?!  |
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