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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    I really dislike discussions where we cover the same stuff over and over again simply because people have nothing new to say. We already covered the fact that teams playing catch up with a team that averages 37.9 PPG aren't likely to run much, but I also pointed out the fact that Denver...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    I already answered the question "How would you feel if the Niners were playing Denver?" on this very page. Actually READING the thread can be conducive to a good discussion.
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    See above on "Garbage Time." I'm shocked more Seattle fans aren't aware of this, I guess you guys have a lot of new fans.
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    There's no need to be rude because you lack an argument. Going by scoring is ignorant because it doesn't take "garbage time" into account. Most football fans understand "garbage time" in that most teams who score 37 PPG on average don't feel the need to break their necks in preventing some 4th...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    Okay, so you'd prefer to look at performance against non-playoff teams in non-recent games? Hmm alrighty. When you consider the regular season only, the Broncos run D is tied with the Hawks (totally awesome D, everyone agrees) in defending YPG. Both of these teams are also tied at #7 for...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    If you go by YPG, they're #1 in the league. If you go by YPC, they're #3 in the league. If you go by carries, they defended the least amount of attempts since teams are playing from behind. It's just like I said earlier, which leads to "shootouts."
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats? ... 447263-n=1 There's their standing in the NFL as far as rushing defense goes. You are absolutely right that stats get inflated by the fact many teams are playing from behind and thus abandoning the run.
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    You're asserting - whether intentionally or unintentionally - that Manning only does well against mediocre to bad defenses. I'm asserting that he's had success, with two different teams, against a multitude of defenses. While he's been with two teams, in different stages of his career and...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    First, the Colts are not the Broncos. Second, the Peyton Manning of 8 years ago is not the Peyton Manning of today. Additionally, the defenses he and his team faced were completely different. There are far too many variables that make these stats irrelevant. Lastly, I don't think the Niners...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    Most fans don't realize this is a team sport, so I don't bother trying to explain it; however if you wanted to go that route, we could call Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and many others "epic failures."
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    You might be right, but that's why I said "I could be TOTALLY wrong" on the last page. I just don't see it playing out the same way as many others here. I get it, most people won't admit they've got some reservations about their team in a big game. As for bitterness, look at my last post. It's...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    First, I'm not sour -- this is a game. It's entertainment. The team's struggles, progress, and achievements are not my own struggles, progress, and achievements. I'm just happy to watch good games, and sometimes my local teams do well. Second, you're comparing a raw QB with barely a full...
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    Pey Pey not the same in the Cold

    LOL oh brother...
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    That was definitely a thoughtful, well articulated, knowledgable rebuttal to my point of view.
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    Denver defense - Overhyped

    But again, can Seattle score every time Denver scores? They're going to score, the question is can Seattle keep up? I could be TOTALLY wrong here, but I could see Wilson being forced into a shootout with Manning which could be tough, considering receivers, experience, etc. Edit: Typo
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