For the first time that I’ve seen, the patented Mike Shanahan Icing the Kicker Timeout actually backfired. In the waning seconds of the first half, Rob Bironas set up for a 53-yard field goal, kicked it, missed it but ha-ha, Shanahan had called a timeout, giving Bironas a second chance which he subsequently drilled. I love it.
Then, if that wasn’t enough, in the 3rd quarter, Nate Webster called a timeout for the Broncos after a close non-touchdown call at the goal line for Vince Young giving Jeff Fisher the opportunity to challenge the call and win.
They talk about points off of turnovers but if this goes on, they’re going to have to come up with a new stat category - points off of timeouts.
The Broncos offense sure looked good against a Titans defense that is hurting without Albert Haynesworth. With all the big play scoring drives, the Broncos looked more like the Patriots or the Cowboys than themselves. Uncle Rico looked pretty good too, sustaining drives, making throws for over 300 yards and being able to wiggle out of trouble. Of his two interceptions, only the second one was truly costly. It sealed the game in the 4th quarter as he was driving the Titans to close the 14-point deficit with about 5-minutes left.
The booth didn’t seem to be expecting such a barn burner as they had no real real stories other than Mike Shanahan and Jeff Fisher’s close friendship dating back to time they were assistants with the George Seifert 49ers.
The Broncos keep pace with the Norv Turner afflicted Chargers atop the AFC West at 5-5.
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