The passing game is of the utmost importance in the regular season, but in the playoffs, running game is invaluable. This is where Knowshon Moreno becomes the X-factor for the Broncos. He is a guy that can make Peyton Manning’s job easy in the playoffs by running the football. Read More
Category Archives: NFL
Shayne’s Broncos/Chargers Playoff Game Breakdown
Time to break down the Broncos, Chargers game. Might be the shortest column I have ever written. You want stats? Go to San Diego’s writers, they are great at stats. I’m not doing numbers, except this. When a number one seed loses in the first round, the following season they are 15-1 in their first playoff game. Read More
Nothing Wrong With Chargers-Broncos Match-Up
We all love a good storyline. We wanted to see Peyton Manning face Andrew Luck at Peyton’s place this Sunday. We wanted to see Broncos vs. Colts. It would have gotten everyone talking, and the media would bombard us about this matchup to ad nauseam, especially ESPN. Read More
Shayne’s Week 17 Picks!
Final regular season game of the year and some damn big games on the line. More importantly, Black Monday is right around the corner!!!! Let the drama and firing begin!!!!! Read More
Not Far-Fetched to Think Avs Can Hoist Cup

[Photo Courtesy of the Edmonton Sun]
While Colorado sports fans are wondering if the Broncos are good enough to win the Super Bowl, they should be thinking big about another pro sports team in town that can bring a championship this season. The Avalanche are good enough to win a championship this season from watching good portion of their games this season. Read More
Shayne’s Week 16 Picks!
The women in my life are getting a little cranky at me about getting the Halloween decorations off my house, which means picks come early this week! Read More
Broncos Sign Jeremy Mincey, Other NFL Notes
Today the Denver Bronco’s signed defensive lineman, Jeremy Mincey from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mincey in his eighth year out of Florida, had his best years in Jacksonville when Jack Del Rio was the head coach there. Read More
Poor Broncos Defense Cause For Concern
Peyton Manning’s struggles have been analyzed in recent weeks to the point it became ridiculous when some people thought he is not capable of winning in the cold weather. What people keep forgetting is the Broncos defense has become a liability all season long, and that could be the reason the Broncos don’t win a championship this season. Read More
Shayne’s Week 15 Picks!
The esteemed and brilliant editors here at Lighting Rod Sports doubled my salary this week so you, lucky reader will get double my effort at the written word. Indeed, it is a fantastic Friday the Thirteenth. Read More
Welker Should Not Play Again This Season
Someone finally told Wes Welker not to play. The Broncos will not have him play tonight’s nationally televised game against the Chargers for Thursday Night Football, and this comes after he suffered his second concussion after a hit by Bernard Pollard on Sunday afternoon. Read More
Shayne’s Week 14 Picks!
Grab your paycheck!!! Find your loan shark!!! Snatch up your bookie because here we go!! Week 14 picks are here!! Read More
Shayne’s Week 13 Picks!
Week thirteen picks are here! Nope, you are not getting Thursday’s games, after attending Wednesday nights Avalanche hockey game I returned home with a three day hangover and a food coma from Thanksgiving’s festivities. Besides, you should never ever bet on a Thursday game. EVER! Unless, of course I tell you otherwise. Read More
Patriots Give Broncos Something to Think About
There are losses, and then there are huge losses. Last night’s Broncos’ 34-31 loss to the Patriots falls into the latter category after blowing a 24-0 lead at halftime. This was a meltdown of epic proportions. There’s no sugarcoating this. Read More
Shayne’s Week 12 NFL Picks
I know you’ve been waiting all week for it!! Today my degenerate gambler friends, (You know who you are), IT’S HERE!!! My week 12 picks. Read More









