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Brads NFL Picks Week Thirteen 2016
Brads NFL Picks Week Thirteen 2016
Brads Picks was 13 – 3 last week and is 105 – 70 – 2 on the season. Here’s what happened last week:
the good: (Meaning I got it right)
Detroit 16, Vikings 13 (Thursday game) – Vikings led 13-10 with 3:20 to go, but two late FGs (one with 30 seconds left) from 48 and 40 yards gave the Lions another late win. The last FG was made possible when Sam Bradford threw an INT.
Midweek Musings: What’s Up With Special Teams?
Good afternoon, Bronco fans! As we’ll recall, last Sunday night was a long night and I imagine most everyone was left drained after that game, and would have felt that way even if the Broncos had won. But that brings me to the biggest reason the Broncos lost: Special teams.
If you look at Pro Football Reference’s season summary for the Broncos thus far, in last Sunday’s game, the Denver special team had an expected points of -18.09, the worst it’s been this season. When you look at Football Outsiders DVOA, the Broncos rank 22nd in special teams this season. Now, it’s easy to throw Joe DeCamillis under the bus for that, but I think laying the blame on him is over-simplifying matters. The Broncos ranked 14th in special teams DVOA last year, so it’s not something that can be attributed to coaching alone.
The big issue with special teams is personnel and, while there are some obvious areas to point out, others are not as obvious. I wanted to look at those areas, starting with those that may be less obvious to most of you, given the areas we tend to focus on.
Continue reading Midweek Musings: What’s Up With Special Teams?
Game Thread: Chiefs at Broncos, 2016 Week 12
Broncos Extend Darian Stewart
Somebody clearly needed to get his mind off a crushing Michigan loss to Ohio State.
Broncos reached agreement with S Darian Stewart on a 4-year extension, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 26, 2016
Confirmation, with an early estimate (always beware those) on total contract value and guarantees:
Broncos have reached agreement in principle with S Darian Stewart on four-year extension worth roughly $28 million. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) November 26, 2016
The new 4-year extension for #Broncos S Darian Stewart is worth up to $30M, source said. $28M base. $17.5M in guarantees.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 26, 2016
A $7 million average per year puts him on the second tier of safety pay in the NFL. The most recent relevant contract would be what Tashaun Gipson agreed to with the Jaguars.
Brads NFL Picks Week Twelve 2016
Brads NFL Picks Week Twelve 2016
Brads Picks was 10 – 4 last week and is 92-67-2 on the season. Last weeks good and bad (no ugly last week). (off last week – Atlanta, Denver, San Diego, NY Jets)
the good:
NY Giants 22, Bears 16 – Bears 16, Giants 9 at the half. Bears made the Giants work for their 5th win in a row.
The 2016 Playoff Path For 31 NFL Teams
In the spirit of Thanksgiving tomorrow, I figured I would have fun with the ESPN Playoff Machine and concoct a way in which 31 of the 32 NFL teams (sorry Browns fans, the Factory of Sadness churns on) find a way to make the playoffs. And to make this especially sunny for each team, each scenario linked will contain the highest seed possible for the team in question, as well as maximum misery for their division rivals. Continue reading The 2016 Playoff Path For 31 NFL Teams
Hello Again!
Hello there. Hope all is going well on your side of the world.
Just wanted to let you guys know that my season has officially ended and I will be visiting you guys from time to time again, maybe posting the occasional article or two.
Broncos Playoff Standings: 2016 Week 12
It’s that time of year to once again take an outlook on the Broncos’ progress toward the playoffs, an effort that will continue each week through the remainder of the regular season. Continue reading Broncos Playoff Standings: 2016 Week 12