Football

Graeme had pointed out to me that we'll get to watch opening day for the NFL from a sportsbook somewhere in Reno. I haven't really been paying that much attention to the offseason and preseason build up, but I decided to watch the Broncos game last night. Apparently preseason game three is the only one where the starters actually do much or try very hard. Both teams had their first string in for the first half plus a drive or two in the second.

I must say I was very impressed by what I saw from the Broncos. I turned the game on just in time for Indy's first two scores and was just appalled by how easyily they drove down the field. By the end of the game though I realized that that was more due to Manning's skills than our defense's lack thereof. He's so good that he will regularly make any pro bowl cast of characters that you can line up against him look bad. You need 12 if not 13 people to contain that offense. And all in all, our D came away looking real good. Real good.

The offense looked good too. You never know what you'll get from Plummer, but with our running game and Putzier looking strong, I think the offense will be alright. It looks like Lelie might finally be ready to play at the level that everyone has been hoping over the last couple of years. Tall, fast, runs precise routes - looking good.

I was especially impressed with our punting. Glad to see that we finally have someone that can kick the ball farther than me. And to see him kick the kickoff to the end line even after the penalty for offsides, was somewhat reassuring. Elam is getting iffier as the years go by, but at least we have a good guy to really but some leg behind the ball now.

I am looking forward to watching the game in two weeks after the morning balloon race.

Jonathan 8/28/2005 07:21:00 AM