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Plummer to get benched? (1 Viewer)
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Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
The rumblings are VERY LOUD at Dove Valley. Adam is nails, especially when it comes to Broncos information.
Cutler takes over next week.
Cutler takes over next week.
Anything is possible but Shefter was a Bronco beat writer for several years. And yes they are one game out of the division lead but maybe that's in spite of Plummer and not because of him.Because they're one game out of the division lead?This sounds like a Mort-ism to me.
Harry Beanbag
Sausage King of Chicago
I'm in the same boat. You are the leading team for the wild card and still have a shot at winning the division and you have a knee jerk reaction to start a rookie on a short week vs. a division rival on a nationally televised stage? Even Shanny the rat wouldn't be that sneaky.Because they're one game out of the division lead?
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Next week meaning after the Chiefs game?
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
This KC game is extremely important for the team, and for 2 starters: Jake Plummer and Tatum Bell.
Both could lose their jobs if they don't perform. Broncos have 10 days off before they face Seattle, plenty of time for Cutler/Nash to prepare.
Both could lose their jobs if they don't perform. Broncos have 10 days off before they face Seattle, plenty of time for Cutler/Nash to prepare.
I caught his late but yes, I think it's next week and which would give them extra prep time to work with Cutler.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
yes.
jonessed
Footballguy
If it happens it would have to be. That's not the game you want your rookie QB starting.
#@%&$!?
Footballguy
No Mike?
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
MB is a little banged up with that thigh injury. Nash is impressing in practice. Oh what a mess this Broncos RB situation is!
broncofan13000
Footballguy
And what if Denver wins? I can't see them replacing Plummer if they beat KC...
jonessed
Footballguy
Playing hop-scotch and jerking around all your positional players has to be playing havoc on the Broncos morale. Especially after losing to SD and Indy in Denver. I've never seen Shanahan look so helpless on a sideline before. He seems to have lost faith in his D, his QB, and his RBs. The KC game is going to be a tipping point for this team. Either they pull it together or they spiral.
moleculo
Footballguy
I'm seeing the Cutler in for the Seattle game speculation pretty much everywhere I look. Based on Plummers play, I don't disagree either.
That being said - if we are hearing these rumors, the Broncos are probably hearing them as well. It will be interesting to see how the team responds - do they rally around Jake? The team could save his job.
That being said - if we are hearing these rumors, the Broncos are probably hearing them as well. It will be interesting to see how the team responds - do they rally around Jake? The team could save his job.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
The KC game is really going to decide this. If they lose, and Jake is underwhelming then Cutler will be the guy. And Tatum had better go OFF on Thanksgiving or his job is in jeopardy.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
Banger
Footballguy
Two likely AFC opponents that the Broncos may have to play in the playoffs, Indy/SD, came into their house and beat them. Plummer was not good in either game. He wasn't horrible in the Indy game 13-21-174-1-1 but he was in the SD game 13-28-0-1 (and a couple fumbles I believe). He's ranked 37th among QB's (some of which have only played a few games) but the only starting QB's that have started more than 3 games ranked lower than Plummer are Garrard, Leinart, V. Young and A. Walter (all 1st year qb's). That is some terrible company right there. Consider that Plummer has the benefit of a top running game and a top defense it makes his #'s look that much worse.
All that being said I am surprised that they would make the move but they realistically aren't going to win with him at QB and you really can't get too much worse.
All that being said I am surprised that they would make the move but they realistically aren't going to win with him at QB and you really can't get too much worse.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
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hellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Denver is already thinking of trading (Jake the snake). Guess what team (they just lost their QB for the season! 
I doubt they've made a decision about next week already. They'll look at the game tape of Thursday's game on Friday. Why make a decision before then? It's not like they're putting in the game plan for the Seahawks already. They've got the Chiefs to worry about this week. They'll worry about the Seahawks game after that.
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Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
We talk about this in the week 12 preview of The AudibleDenver is already thinking of trading (Jake the snake). Guess what team (they just lost their QB for the season!
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Part 2:
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Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
scrolling at the bottom of NFLN
Adam Schefter reporting that Jay Cutler will likely start vs. Seahawks
Adam Schefter reporting that Jay Cutler will likely start vs. Seahawks
That last sentence about Tater made me go out and pickup Nash. Probably jumping the gun, but when you are talking about your rb4/5 you roll the dice. Here's to the Chiefs shutting down the Broncos run game
Banger
Footballguy
Wow, if true how can a lame duck Plummer go out there and perform? His confidence is already shot and this certainly won't help on tomorrow night. I wonder if he struggles in the 1st half if he'll get yanked.
broncofan13000
Footballguy
I really don't get it. What does this do to Plummer's mindset going into the game tommorow? He knows he's gonna get benched no matter how well he plays?As a Denver fan, i was/am excited to see Cutler play, but it doesn't seem right to announce it 2 weeks in advance....At least wait till after the KC game.eta:
exactly.
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jonessed
Footballguy
This is
. You don't tell your starting QB in a HUGE divisional game that he has lost his job before he even plays.
Banger
Footballguy
exactly, I've never heard of such a thing before.
Lord Lucan
Footballguy
The first thing that crossed my mind when reading this post was why on earth would any media guy (and I mean no disrespect at all to Schefter) know what Shanahan's plans were in two games time when we don't know until the hour before kick off who is playing and who isn't?
Can we get a "clearly this is just a ploy..." in here?
What if Jake throws for 400 yards and four TDS?
Can we get a "clearly this is just a ploy..." in here?
What if Jake throws for 400 yards and four TDS?
Trap Play
Footballguy
Oh, boy. The streets of Denver will not be safe now. Plummer's road rage will know no bounds! 
Seriously, guys? How will he perform knowing he is a 'lame duck' QB, like any professional I would hope. After watching Sunday night's game, its quite possible he cannot play worse, and I think Shannahan knows it.
Seriously, guys? How will he perform knowing he is a 'lame duck' QB, like any professional I would hope. After watching Sunday night's game, its quite possible he cannot play worse, and I think Shannahan knows it.
moleculo
Footballguy
wow...it just got REAL interesting...
jonessed
Footballguy
I can see with a QB like Brees or Favre you might want to motivate them to fight for their job, but Plummer is really emotional. You can't #### with him like that and expect him to play well. Personally, I think the drafting of Cutler is part of the reason he is struggling. Not that it was a mistake, but geez, give Plummer a break.
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hellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Thanks Cecil for that info...but not all members go to that audible some rather read about it..I do thats for sure (I'm deaf).We talk about this in the week 12 preview of The AudibleDenver is already thinking of trading (Jake the snake). Guess what team (they just lost their QB for the season!
click here
Part 2:
click here
hellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Just wanted to say Cecil this was not a joke..I'm really deaf..I know alot kid around here..but not me.Thanks Cecil for that info...but not all members go to that audible some rather read about it..I do thats for sure (I'm deaf).We talk about this in the week 12 preview of The AudibleDenver is already thinking of trading (Jake the snake). Guess what team (they just lost their QB for the season!
click here
Part 2:
click here
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. What if Plummer goes off and has a great game tomorrow? Someone has to be playing games here, or Shanahan has gone certifiably insane.
fatboyj711
Footballguy
ploy to motivate jake?
dagogrease
Footballguy
I could see a Roethlisberger type performance, but if you are speaking from a fantasy perspective Roethlisberger did not put up a lot of points,
Banger
Footballguy
Not sure what schedule you're looking at. Assuming he starts with Seattle, they will have Hass/Alex back, then @ SD. Those are two tough games. I agree though that he has a similar Roethlisberger setup in that he's got a top running game and a good defense so he won't be forced to throw a ton. He'll just have to make the completions he's supposed to make which Plummer isn't doing.
Agreed...the only way he losses his job is if he doesn't perform well this week. Motivational ploy at it's best. Perform or get out of the way!ploy to motivate jake?
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