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Dec 18, 2008 10:04 pm US/Mountain

Shanahan Forbids Players From Watching Chargers

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) ― The Denver Broncos are ignoring San Diego, coach Mike Shanahan forbidding his players from watching the contest on television in the locker room.

The Chargers' game at Tampa Bay is an early kickoff, and the results should be known by the time the Broncos start against Buffalo.  

Shanahan thought the Broncos lost their emotional edge last weekend when they watched the Chargers fall behind early at Kansas City, only to see them pull off a stunning comeback.

The Broncos can clinch the AFC West title with a win or a San Diego loss or a tie.

"I think the San Diego-Tampa game's been canceled," receiver Brandon Marshall cracked. "So, in order for us to win, we have to beat Buffalo."

Shanahan is also asking that a score not be announced inside the stadium.

"I'm sure if guys want to find out the score, they probably could. But it's not going to be easy for them," Shanahan said. "I really don't care what San Diego does. We want to play a complete football game, and hopefully we will."

The players support the team-imposed blackout of the Chargers game.

"We have so many guys in the locker room, and unfortunately you've got some guys who can't handle it," Marshall said. "If San Diego is not doing good it might affect some guys, and if they are doing great it might affect other guys. I think it's going to keep us focused and worried about Buffalo and the tough job ahead of us."

Dre' Bly appreciates the pressure of trying to nab a playoff spot this late in the season.

It sure beats the alternative.

"For the last six or seven years, I've been planning my offseason at this point of the year," Bly said. "Right now, I haven't even thought about the offseason. I'm thinking about playoffs."

Bly hasn't been to the postseason since 2001 while he was with the St. Louis Rams.

"We understand we control our own destiny," Bly said. "It's a good feeling."

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