Seattle Cops Throw Broncos Under the Bus and 19 More Super Bowl XLIX Denver Tweets

The Broncos weren't even in Super Bowl XLIX, which (unfortunately) pitted the defending champion Seattle Seahawks against the eventually victorious New England Patriots. But Denver was namechecked plenty of times during the broadcast, mostly in reference to how much better this year's contest was than last year's blow-out -- and...

By Michael Roberts

February 2, 2015

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The Broncos weren't even in Super Bowl XLIX, which (unfortunately) pitted the defending champion Seattle Seahawks against the eventually victorious New England Patriots. But Denver was namechecked plenty of times during the broadcast, mostly in reference to how much better this year's contest was than last year's blow-out -- and the trend continued on Twitter, with the Seattle Police Department, among others, dealing with defeat by ridiculing Broncos fans. Below, check out two SPD tweets guaranteed to irritate Denver loyalists, plenty plenty of other Denver-related tweets, illustrated with images from the big game.

Number 20:

And now we all know what it's like to be a @Broncos fan.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) February 2, 2015

Number 19:

Imagine how much more this would sting if we hadn't won #SuperBowl last year vs Broncos Suck on this haters. #Gohawks pic.twitter.com/sQKyzzuuzN
— Q™ (@NWSBQ) February 2, 2015

Number 18:

I'm gonna pretend like the Broncos won the super bowl
— Teflon Donovan (@IsaiahShiv) February 2, 2015

Number 17:

"That was the worst way to lose the super bowl" motherfuckers did you not see what happened to the Broncos last year
— Jovani Ochoa (@jovaniochoa2) February 2, 2015

Continue for more Denver-related Super Bowl XLIX tweets. Number 16:

#RFSAFE RT Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos Superbowl Odds Not Greater Than Cancer http://t.co/noKJ4zE9w1 pic.twitter.com/HXU2KJrQ5u
— RFSafe (@rfsafe) February 2, 2015

Number 15:

The only good thing that has come out of the NFL this time round is that the fucking Denver Broncos didn't make it to the super bowl.
— Sylveon (@staceyKERRRRR) February 2, 2015

Number 14:

Watching this game tonight just further baffled me on how unprepared the Broncos were for last year's Super Bowl. Pisses me off.
— Luke Yañez (@LooBeezy) February 2, 2015

Number 13:

.@Broncos @Colts how you feeling tonight guys? Kinda right? #Patriots #SuperBowl
— Bryan Adams (@AdamsDTD) February 2, 2015

Continue for more Denver-related Super Bowl XLIX tweets. Number 12:

I literally slept through the whole super bowl. If it ain't my Broncos, I'm sleep.
— tiny (@ovowlxo) February 2, 2015

Number 11:

@crazymoogle Keep in mind I was somewhat delighted, as I'm still angry about last year's Super Bowl. (Broncos stank, of course) But...yeah..
— Tyler Feb 3 Sigman (@tylersigman) February 2, 2015

Number 10:

Last minute thoughts, the Broncos might wanna take lessons on how a Super Bowl is supposed to be played.
— Scott (@_sbeck) February 2, 2015

Number 9:

I think all broncos fans are glad the fucking Seahawks lost this superbowl LOL
— I s a b e l (@mayra_oxox) February 2, 2015

Continue for more Denver-related Super Bowl XLIX tweets. Number 8:

I miss the Super Bowl party last year, because my dad got in a fight with a butthurt Broncos fan.
— Jflowin (@Jflo16) February 2, 2015

Number 7:

Children in the third world will be so confused. Super Bowl t-shirts will say back 2 back Seattle champs but last year's say the Broncos won
— John Rikess (@jrikess) February 2, 2015

Number 6:

I also hope the Broncos were taking notes...that how you win the super bowl by passing the whole game... #SuperBowlChampions
— Matt Brown (@MattDBrown89) February 2, 2015

Number 5:

I wish I had a sports almanac like from Back To The Future Pt. II so I could see when the #Broncos are winning a damn Super Bowl.
— Kyle Banks (@kylebanks) February 2, 2015

Continue for more Denver-related Super Bowl XLIX tweets. Number 4:

Sorry buddy, maybe the Seahawks will be in the Super Bowl next year- oh wait, no, the Broncos are going to be pic.twitter.com/b1h4CYBbwP
— Madison Elizabeth (@madisonem26) February 2, 2015

Number 3:

Calling it now: the Denver Broncos will win Super Bowl L
— Benjamin Howard (@TheBenHoward) February 2, 2015

Number 2:

well, Good Night Tweeps, God Bless, thanks for connecting with me for Super Bowl Sunday, come on Broncos win it next year!
— Brad James (@BroncosItaly) February 2, 2015

Number 1:

@dhoblick @Broncos slightly better than the Nuggets.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) February 2, 2015

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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