Ultimate Fan Guide is ready to BOlieve!

A new era. Again. But this one feels different.

For the last several years, I’ve been saying that “it’s been a long time” since Broncos Country has been rewarded with a winning season — especially the ultimate fans.

It keeps getting longer and we keep getting our hopes up. Because that’s what ultimate fans do.

They believe.

And that last few seasons that hasn’t worked out so well.

The thing is, this season definitely seems different. I still think it will be tough to get eight or nine wins with such a hard schedule and an inexperienced team, especially at the most important position.

But that inexperienced QB is looking pretty darn good, the team got better overall, and the coach is enjoying himself.

Plus, everyone knows Sean Payton has never won fewer than seven games in a season, and the Broncos came pretty darn close last season to a winning record and even had an outside shot at the playoffs.

And that wasn’t even with Sean Payton’s guy.

But now he has his guy and loves his young team, and things feel like they are falling into place. So whether that translates into wins or not this season, it has great promise in coming years. And either way, this season should be fun!

We just have to BO-lieve.

And I know all you ultimate fans are already doing that. So LFG!!!

As usual, there are a few ground rules for this adventure.

INTERACT with each other. No more lurking. No more treating this post like a junior high dance where everyone just stands by the wall and sways and sings by him/herself. Get out there and dance. And that goes MAINLY for the writers. I love having new people use this series as a jumping off point to get into the scrum, but you don’t just get to post your answers to me and then leave. YOU ARE OBLIGATED (by me) TO RESPOND to all the awesome fans that are going to give you props!

BE RESPECTFUL. That shouldn’t have to be stated and it’s probably not an issue with the UFG, but given the contentious state of so much else, I’m just stating it as a warning 🙂

BE HONEST. I understand there is a certain amount of pressure from me to be “optimistic” about the team (because, yeah, I’m usually predict 17-0, but whatever). You be you. I mean if you want to be the downer and pick a loss, who am I to stop you? lol. Just kidding. All critiques welcome. Except if yours is stupid and predicts a loss. No, I’m really just kidding. Mostly.

And here’s how the whole thing will work:

• In the comments below, name the game/week that you’d like to “preview” (please scroll through the comments to make sure the game/week you want is still available). I will update the list throughout the process as much as I can before it’s complete!

• First come, first served for the assigment!

• Up to two people per game (but fill in all the games first before adding your name to a game that already has someone, please!)

• Bye Week is a legit week to comment.

• Expect an email from me the week of your preview with the questions. THIS ONE IS SUPER IMPORTANT…You have to check the email that is listed with your SBN account because that is where I will get in touch with you. If you don’t hear from me by Thursday (and let’s be honest, it will come at the last minute) you are more than welcome to email or DM me on twitter to remind me I am late 😉 [[email protected] or @docllv]

• Once again, I’m adding some “backup QBs” in case the person signed up doesn’t respond…so sign up for that role if you don’t mind having to jump into the game mid-quarter.

*And since Brahncos had to email me to remind me it was time to get this post out, he gets first dibs and chose Week 2!

On to the UFG Selection via THE COMMENTS!