Broncos’ Film Study: Offense Spreads and Self-Destructs in San Fran

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Published: August 20, 2009

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... opener, the Broncos started four wide receivers and came out, lining up in the shotgun formation for their first possession.  The New England offense has now officially arrived in Denver. 

 

First Series

The Broncos abruptly hit Eddie Royal in the slot for a seven-yard hitch, and then Correll Buckhalter ran for the Broncos' first down.  A short hook up with Brandon Stokley and two more short runs from Buckhalter, and the Broncos had another first down.

Following a penalty, Kyle Orton hooked up on an outside hitch with Lamont Jordan.  Herein lies some of the genius of the New England attack implemented in Denver.  Jordan being in the game forces a linebacker to remain in the game; this forced Takeo Spikes to lineup outside like a cornerback playing off the receiver, and forcing a cushion o...

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