Denver Post staff writer Bill Williamson posts his Broncos Mailbag each Friday during the 2005 NFL season on DenverPost.com. The next installment is slated for Sept. 23.
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I just wanted to compliment both Domonique Foxworth and The Denver Post on the this year. Mr. Foxworth started off well and has improved his writing. We could be talking about a career after he helps the Broncos win three or four Super Bowls.
— Robert B., Ada, Okla.
I agree, Robert. Domonique has been a fine addition to both the Broncos and The Denver Post. Of course, his most important role is his real job. With Champ Bailey injured, Foxworth, a third-round pick, may play often. He did well in his first NFL action. He is a smart player who plays with a lot of confidence. Expect him to be a fine Bronco for several years. As far as his journalism career, Domonique is one of those guys who’ll go as far as he wants to go.
I just want to say, before everyone starts calling for Jake Plummer’s head after the Miami debacle: Look to the ineptness of his receivers. I could not count the number of dropped balls between Ashley Lelie, Stephen Alexander and Jeb Putzier.
— Wesley Avent, Casper, Wyo.
Indeed, Wesley, it was a horrendous effort for the entire offense. To blame it all on the quarterback is lazy and uncreative. He had plenty of help in blowing this game.
Since when have kickers been more important than QBs? Present day, according to Mike Shanahan: three kickers, two QBs! What do you think about the third kicker on the roster?
— Keith Eddington, Long Beach, Calif.
Keith – It may be a little unusual, but the three kickers all played and one quarterback played. As long as there is a role for everyone, I don’t see a problem. The problem, though, is that rookie Paul Ernster has to get more consistent on his kickoffs and validate carrying three kickers. If not, the Broncos can deal with shorter kickoffs with just two kickers on the roster.
Five shots from the 3-yard line, and Ron Dayne is never called in?
— Clint, Farmington, N.M.
Clint – Dayne was inactive for the game. So, if he was called in, the officials may have been a little mad. Plus, he would have looked silly coming in his street clothes.
Did you see Randy Moss’ 73-yard TD last week? Who on the Broncos is going to stop THAT?
— Mark, Colorado Springs
Mark – They may not stop the bombs to Moss. But they may be able to stop Moss when he continues to take plays off and when Kerry Collins throws balls over his head.
Tell me why the Broncos’ high-powered offense can’t score against Miami.
— Charles Truitt, Meridian, Idaho
Charles – Dropped balls, interceptions and poor execution in the red zone.
How has Trevor Pryce looked so far this year after coming back from surgery?
— J. Brady, Lompoc, Calif.
J. – He’s coming along. He reports no ill effects from his surgically repaired back that cost him virtually all of last season. As he gets more comfortable, watch for Pryce to start making more of an impact.
Bill Williamson is in his second season as a Denver Post NFL writer. To drop a question into the Mailbag .
