Itap hard to fire as coach? The Broncos beat the Jets and Colts. His team lost eight straight, six by double-digit margins. He’s gone. If John Elway wants mediocre, then he will keep Joseph.
— Ryan, demands better
Kiz: Two straight victories has earned Joseph the chance to follow through on his promise for 2018: “Itap going to get fixed.” So here’s the question: What, in your mind, will qualify as fixed? Ten victories? A playoff berth? And if the promise isn’t met, what will be the consequences a year from now?
Kiz, the fact you didn’t even mention ’s name in your column about Denver’s victory against Indianapolis exposed your extreme bias against him.
— Kirk, whistle-blower
Kiz: Yes, siree. There are only three things we don’t like here at Kickin’ It Headquarters (other than beets): 1) Tall guys; 2) Guys from Montana, and 3) Guys named Brock. We also tend to be a little sarcastic.
So you’re saying Siemian Toast Crunch might not be a cereal starting quarterback?
— Michael, serial punster
Kiz: Cereal? I saw what you did there. After 24 servings of as a starter, his shoulder again got crunched. And I’m afraid his future as the Broncos’ quarterback is toast.
The problem for the Broncos is not a bona fide quarterback. They’ve got one in Siemian. Itap time to say goodbye to Kiszla, along with Elway and the offensive line. Kiszla’s been off the mark 99 percent of the time in every article he writes. Maybe he could do the society column where the debutantes come out with their gold-digger moms at parties benefiting a shelter for feminazis.
— Anonymous male caller, 7:30 Friday morning
Kiz: Well, that escalated quickly. Just guessing your real issue might run a tad bit deeper than the Broncos’ problems at quarterback.
If the Broncos could average 13 points per half with the defense playing this well, we would have held to your “24 points per game needed to make the playoffs” prediction. You were on to something there, Kiz.
— Christopher, Fort Thomas, Ky.
Kiz: During the two-game winning streak, Denver won 23-0 and 25-13. Don’t know much about algebra, but what a wonderful world it would be … if only the Broncos had followed the formula I advanced in the summer. Run the rock. Control the clock. Play solid D. And average 24 points per game. In fact, I guaranteed the Broncos would make the playoffs if they scored 375 points this season. All I asked was 24 stinkin’ points per game. Through 14 games, Denver has scored 254. Don’t you hate it when I’m right?
And today’s parting shot takes exception to my insistence the Rockies need to add muscle to their batting order.
Your characterization the Rockies have two good hitters ( and ) plus smoke and mirrors is not only wrong, but a cheap shot that ignores ’s batting title in 2016 and Mark Reynold’s 97 RBIs last season. I’m thinking you must have had a few too many drinks, Kiz, and your usual good judgment vanished.
— Mark, serving snark on the rocks
