Ian Gold Chooses To Retire

[Broncos Mtnman]

Adam Schefter just reported on NFL Network that Ian decided to retire after being cut by the Broncos.

No one was calling, so that made the decision easier... :lol:

No link yet, but will post it when available.

[Northman]

Poor guy, i actually liked him. Had some good moments and bad moments. Good luck to him.

[Crush05]

I am on the fence on that one. At times he was the bomb, then other times you were like what was that!!!:eek: Either way good luck to all he does in life.

[Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal]

yeah because he was not going to be HANDED a job anywhere else. This dude is a joke. Id rather 10 men on the field than to see Ian flying past the ball carrier and wiffin tackles. But on another note its a good thing he retired healthy.

[LordTrychon]

Adam Schefter just reported on NFL Network that Ian decided to retire after being cut by the Broncos.

No one was calling, so that made the decision easier... :lol:

No link yet, but will post it when available.

Report I'd seen said he turned down an offer from the Denver(B) Texans.

[BroncoWave]

That's a surprise. I guess he'd rather retire than be a backup somewhere.

[Benetto]

I liked Gold...He was an important cog week 2 against the Chargers our AFC championship year . Our LBs held Ladainian under 50 yds that game...Then Champ did the rest to turn around our shit.

Good luck Goldie.

[Simple Jaded]

Damn! I was actually looking forward to watching him play for once.

Oh well......

[Timmy!]

Gold's play had really slipped the last couple years so no huge surprise here. He did have a some great games as a Bronco and had over 400 tackles in a Broncos uniform.

[jrelway]

you shouldve never gone to tampa ian. florida made you soft.

[BANJOPICKER1]

He did a good job for us and I will miss him.:D

GOOOOOOOOO BRONCOS!!!!!!

[Broncos Mtnman]

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d80977599&template=with-video&confirm=true

The Gold standard
For eight seasons, linebacker Ian Gold was one of the league's more underrated players.

He spent seven seasons in Denver, one in Tampa, and even was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2001. But Wednesday, Gold said he is retiring.

"When people hear I'm retiring, they're going to be like, 'Ian who?'" said Gold, who turns 30 next month. "But I'm all right with that."

As Gold's family and friends found out he planned to retire, some expressed surprise that he was willing to walk away from millions of dollars he could have earned this season. At one point, Gold considered signing with the Houston Texans.

But getting away from football was more alluring to Gold, who already has lined up business opportunities.

"I've had some people say to me, 'You're retiring?' and they think it's crazy," Gold said. "But it's not. It's time to move on. I'm not pulling a Brett Favre. I'm getting out of the game with my health and my youth."

[Lonestar]

Gold's play had really slipped the last couple years so no huge surprise here. He did have a some great games as a Bronco and had over 400 tackles in a Broncos uniform.

At least since he came back, most must have been shoving someone out of bounds after 5 yard run..

total waste of cap space after DJ was drafted..

[Timmy!]

At least since he came back, most must have been shoving someone out of bounds after 5 yard run..

total waste of cap space after DJ was drafted..

Agreed for the most part. In 05 I think he had a pretty good season, 06 he pretty much sucked. 07, he was the suckiest suck that ever sucked. :D

[slim]

Doesn't sound like he had much of a choice.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Wish him the best. I had no hate for the dude, but his lack of size eventually became a liability. Dude is filthy rich, healthy and under 30 years of age...I say he'll be just fine.

[Lonestar]

Wish him the best. I had no hate for the dude, but his lack of size eventually became a liability. Dude is filthy rich, healthy and under 30 years of age...I say he'll be just fine.

lets hope he invested well.. just glad he is no longer a Bronco.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

As much as I love MUG on Mania, his senseless defending of him for the past three years was one of the most ludicrous things I've seen on a message board. Hate to say I told you so. Enjoy retirement Ian, and make some good plays in life -- because we all know you barely made any on the field. Yahoo! :salute:

[gobroncsnv]

I liked his first couple of years, but didn't like him going to Tampa, hated his game after he returned to us. What you can see of his personality, I like him as a person. Seems to have been a good locker room presence, but we were a lesser defense last year because of him. As a player, we're better off without him. Glad he's leaving healthy. Not everyone gets to.

[hamrob]

I truly wish him the best of luck. In terms of his play on the football field...no player infuriated me more than Gold did. He had to be one of the worst tacklers the Broncos have ever had....I dont' care about his stats. Anyone can make tackles down the field. Once in a while he'd make a good play and then he'd get burned 3x in a row. All the while he's laughing and having a good ol' time. His attitute came across like, "Oh-well, we'll get em' next time". Never once did I see that crazed LB mentality out of him! Good luck Ian...I wish you well in life...but I'm glade you're not playing for the Broncos any longer.

[Retired_Member_001]

Maybe he needs a year away from the game. Eventually, someone will want him as a starter. He did have a good few years, however, his last two years were just plain bad.

[Davii]

Hope life after football is good to him. He had a few good years, a few bad ones, but overall did a good job for the team. Take care Ian, and good luck.

[GEM]

I know most of you didn't like him, but he was one of my favorites. I loved his attitude. Flipping off Quitterson. The pic of him standing over Gannon like he owned him. Cheering on the sideline when the O was on the field. I liked him. He went downhill on his return from Tampa. Met his family at the MNF vs. Green Bay game...good people. Good luck Ian. I appreciated ya!

[Traveler]

Have no hate for the guy. Just distain for lack of techniques in trying to tackle.

Nothing pissed me off more than watching him, and all the other LB's, whiffing on tackles, getting run over, or just trying to make arm tackles. Sheesh!

[BeefStew25]

His energy was awesome. 30 years old, took care of his money, body in decent shape. I can't fault the dude.

[OB]

Im with GEM - i will always remember him and that doesnt happen for me very often ;)

I know his last few years sucked and all but he gave us good years too - I wish him the best of luck and hope, for his health, he stays out of football for good :2thumbs:

[Fan in Exile]

I never hated on Ian. My problem was always with the FO. Don't bring him back when you've just drafted Williams.

Think about how much better things would have been if we would have just gotten a true SAM and left Williams at WILL.

[Lonestar]

I never hated on Ian. My problem was always with the FO. Don't bring him back when you've just drafted Williams.

Think about how much better things would have been if we would have just gotten a true SAM and left Williams at WILL.

AN amazing concept you have the runner up for ROTY and you pull him for a veteran you just overpaid.. THAT will not play anything but WILL.

This was one of mikey top 20 stupid moves..IMHO maybe even top 10

[Fan in Exile]

AN amazing concept you have the runner up for ROTY and you pull him for a veteran you just overpaid.. THAT will not play anything but WILL.

This was one of mikey top 20 stupid moves..IMHO maybe even top 10

I've got to go number one with this. All the others you can defend at least a little bit. This one doesn't make sense except that he let a personal attachment to a player get in the way of bringing in guys to fit the system.

[Benetto]

I've got to go number one with this. All the others you can defend at least a little bit. This one doesn't make sense except that he let a personal attachment to a player get in the way of bringing in guys to fit the system.


So you're saying Clarett was a smarter move?
Cutting Trevor?
Having Steve Buerlein back-up Jake?

Ian at least shined in his first year back.

[shank]

i didn't like him at all in orange and blue, but i was actually kinda hoping that he'd get picked up and play well somewhere else to silence some of us haters... guess not.

good luck with your bmw and the rest of your life ian.

[Fan in Exile]

So you're saying Clarett was a smarter move?
Cutting Trevor?
Having Steve Buerlein back-up Jake?

Ian at least shined in his first year back.

Yes, not only was Ian not a success here, but he really screwed up DJ as well. In addition to that he cost a lot of money.

Everyone knew Clarett was a risk to begin with a third round comp and small signing bonus aren't that much to risk for a guy who could have been great.

Trevor never came back from his injury here in Denver, he wanted too much money and didn't like the system. Cutting him was a good move.

Buerlein had two solid seasons as the starter for Carolina, before he came here. It wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary for him to be able to be a serviceable back up.

Things don't always work out but at least in the other moves he was addressing a problem.

[Traveler]

I've got to go number one with this. All the others you can defend at least a little bit. This one doesn't make sense except that he let a personal attachment to a player get in the way of bringing in guys to fit the system.

And in doing so, it has set back DJ's career by 2-3 years. DJ is a natural WLB.

IMO, DJ would now be a Pro Bowler had we not re-signed Gold. Now we're back where we started.

[shank]

'i liked buerlein

[shank]

And in doing so, it has set back DJ's career by 2-3 years. DJ is a natural WLB.

IMO, DJ would now be a Pro Bowler had we not re-signed Gold. Now we're back where we started.

DJ would have been a pro bowler in his 2nd year if not for gold, there's no doubt in my mind.

[Lonestar]

So you're saying Clarett was a smarter move?
Cutting Trevor?
Having Steve Buerlein back-up Jake?

Ian at least shined in his first year back.

horse crap..

http://www.nfl.com/players/iangold/profile?id=GOL024253


G GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs
2007 Denver Broncos 14 14 72 61 11 2.0 -- 5 1 6 6.0 6 0
2006 Denver Broncos 15 15 90 69 21 0.0 -- 4 -- -- 0.0 0
2005 Denver Broncos 16 16 88 72 16 3.0 -- 4 -- -- 0.0 -- 0
2004 Tampa Bay Bus 16 13 71 54 17 0.5 -- 2 1 31 31.0 31 0
2003 Denver Broncos 6 6 29 28 1 0.0 0 3 2 14 7.0 12T 1
2002 Denver Broncos 16 16 100 85 15 6.5 -- 4 -- -- 0.0 -- 0
2001 Denver Broncos 16 0 41 36 5 3.0 -- 3 -- -- 0.0 -- 0
2000 Denver Broncos 16 0 -- -- -- 2.0 0 0 -- -- 0.0 -- 0
TOTAL 491 405 86 17.0 0 25 4 51 -- 31 1


just an average year IMO

while DJ sucked it up



G GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FUM Lost
2007 Denver Broncos 16 16 141 106 35 1.0 -- 5 1 0 0.0 0 0 -- --
2006 Denver Broncos 16 15 76 59 17 1.0 -- 2 -- -- 0.0 -- -- -- --
2005 Denver Broncos 16 14 55 39 16 0.0 -- 3 -- -- 0.0 -- -- -- --
2004 Denver Broncos 16 14 114 81 33 2.0 -- 6 1 10 10.0 10 0 -- --
TOTAL 386 285 101 4.0 0 16 2 10 -- 10 0 0 0

http://www.nfl.com/players/d.j.williams/profile?id=WIL237478

[Benetto]

IMO

Horse crap..

[Lonestar]

Horse crap..

do you think taking three letters out of an entire post that refutes your entire post is then right thing to do?

If you disagree show the rest of the forum your reasons.. I'm man enough to talk civilly about it..

time to man up or delete your post..

[Timmy!]

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[Kaylore]

The Broncos got better the day he was cut. His "retirement" is less choice than the title of this thread suggests.

[shank]

Horse crap..

just go ahead and compare DJ's 2004 rookie season at WILL to ian gold's 2005 homecoming at WILL and tell me again that gold's wasn't an average season.

gold's 2002 season is the reason we brought him back, and DJ even outperformed THAT in his rookie season.

bringing back gold was a huge mistake.

[Ziggy]

He played hard and was a huge contributer during his first tour for the Broncos. During his second tour, he gave the same effort, had the same great character and attitude. Yes, he missed tackles and a whole lot of plays, but it was in no way due to effort.

All of this whining about how he stunted DJ's growth and shouldn't have been on the field may be true, but that should be an issue with the front office, head coach, or defensive coordinator. He was put out on the field and he played his best, and with a great attitude. That's all I ask of any player who is put out there by the coaches.

[shank]

He played hard and was a huge contributer during his first tour for the Broncos. During his second tour, he gave the same effort, had the same great character and attitude. Yes, he missed tackles and a whole lot of plays, but it was in no way due to effort.

All of this whining about how he stunted DJ's growth and shouldn't have been on the field may be true, but that should be an issue with the front office, head coach, or defensive coordinator. He was put out on the field and he played his best, and with a great attitude. That's all I ask of any player who is put out there by the coaches.

i never complained about gold's effort, but after this season i can't help but question it, despite what we've seen from him as fans.

right after we released gold and walker, shanny held a press conference and said something to the effect of him getting rid of people who didn't want to be here and didn't want to put in the effort that is required.

when you've only rid the team of a couple guys and you make a statement like that, i'm pretty sure there's something going on with gold that shanny didn't like beyond the missed tackles.

some have even suspected taht gold was the 'unnamed source' that we heard from many times last year that was calling out certain players and complaining about the defense. it's all speculation, but i think it fits when you look at the whole picture. JMO

[Benetto]

do you think taking three letters out of an entire post that refutes your entire post is then right thing to do?

If you disagree show the rest of the forum your reasons.. I'm man enough to talk civilly about it..

time to man up or delete your post..

The rest of the forum doesn't care...I don't post for the entertainment or verification from "other members"...

[Lonestar]

I was never impressed with his play. a featherweight LB that could never shed blocks.

He was great at pursuit behind the LOS and tackled alot of folks from behind but take him on face to face and he was nothing to write home about..


I was really pissed when mikey paid him HUGE Money to come back here and then hand him DJ job without a blink.. HE was not all that impressive IN TPA when he was there.. did he play out of position YEP but he was paid to go there and play SAM.. so hearing him whine about it further lessened his creds with me..

with his 71 whooping tackles down in TPA, those just did not justify the whooper contract he got coming back here. IMO

[broncobryce]

I could be wrong, but wasn't he one of the "problems" in the locker room? It seems like it was on the hush, but when articles would mention Denver getting rid of bad locker room guys the next sentence would mention Javon, Travis, and Ian Gold. Just a feeling I got from reading articles.

[Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal]

bringing Gold back did set DJ career back. DJ should have been to a few PBs by now if it was not for Gold coming back and being HANDED a job.

[Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal]

I could be wrong, but wasn't he one of the "problems" in the locker room? It seems like it was on the hush, but when articles would mention Denver getting rid of bad locker room guys the next sentence would mention Javon, Travis, and Ian Gold. Just a feeling I got from reading articles.

They mean guys with horrible work ethics. Like GOLD.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Yep. Ian Gold was one of the trash players that was always complaining in the ESPN and Post articles. "One player who asked to not be named had this to say. . ." Blah, blah. Just take a look at what he said about retirement. Classless and selfish as always. That's Ian Gold. At least he flipped off Eddie Kennison. Best thing he EVER did.

[Dortoh]

He would have made a fine safety if he could tackle worth a damn. I'll miss watching Ian mini me Gold whiff tackle after tackle and fail to shed the blocks of undersized rbs

Look when a so called "starting calibur" lb'er hits the market he gets offers and $ thrown in his direction. The fact that 31 other teams would rather stick with the current bunch of bench warmers on their roster tells the story in full.

I'm so sick of hearing about "Denver has the fastest lb'ers in the NFL" thats great until the ball is snapped.

[Dortoh]

bringing Gold back did set DJ career back. DJ should have been to a few PBs by now if it was not for Gold coming back and being HANDED a job.

Not sure about the PB's but bringing Gold back and moving DJ was one of if not the worst decissions Shanny ever made.

[Retired_Member_001]

bringing Gold back did set DJ career back. DJ should have been to a few PBs by now if it was not for Gold coming back and being HANDED a job.

I agree.

The team completely had no regard for DJ Williams and gave Ian Gold what he wanted. Ian Gold is like any other player, he should FIGHT for his position. He shouldn't just be handed it. Ian Gold isn't Tom Brady, he isn't Adrian Peterson or Champ Bailey. Only superstars should be handed jobs, not players like Ian Gold.

[Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal]

Not sure about the PB's but bringing Gold back and moving DJ was one of if not the worst decissions Shanny ever made.

Dj was an animal his Rookie year... Came in 2nd to Vilma for ROY. After DJ rookie year when they moved him you never heard the mans name anymore. He was still a good player but nowhere near the dynomite he was at Weakside. Thats why i think people should not sleep on what moving him back to Weakside means for our defense.

[Dortoh]

Dj was an animal his Rookie year... Came in 2nd to Vilma for ROY. After DJ rookie year when they moved him you never heard the mans name anymore. He was still a good player but nowhere near the dynomite he was at Weakside. Thats why i think people should not sleep on what moving him back to Weakside means for our defense.

Oh I agree (just refuse to guess what might have been) and I hope he does not jet himself right out of Denver at his first chance based on the fact we have jerked him around while he has been here. I mean MLB come the !#$@ on what was that crap.

[Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal]

Oh I agree (just refuse to guess what might have been) and I hope he does not jet himself right out of Denver at his first chance based on the fact we have jerked him around while he has been here. I mean MLB come the !#$@ on what was that crap.

Yeah definitly stupid decisions Shanny made.

[Medford Bronco]

Poor guy, i actually liked him. Had some good moments and bad moments. Good luck to him.


He is someone who greatly missed Al Wilson. Since Al left
he was never the same person.

I liked Ian as well. He was better here in his first go around
as well


Good Luck Ian :salute:

[Simple Jaded]

Btw, DJ Williams Mom......I'd hit it......

[Spider]

I pretty much made fun of gold over at the mane .......