Reported Broncos visits

[Cheez Whiz]

Better to keep it in one thread. **Broncos visits only**


Scheduled visits:
Vonnie Holliday | DL



Reported contract offers



Rumored --possible visit
Marques Douglas | DE


Tender offer




SIGNED
Correll Buckhalter | RB -- 2/27/2009: Signed a four-year contract.

Lonie Paxton | LS -- 2/27/2009: Signed a five-year, $5.3 million contract. The deal included a $1 million signing bonus. 2009-2013: Under Contract, 2014: Free Agent

Brian Dawkins | S -- 2/28/2009: Signed a five-year, $17 million contract. The deal includes $7.2 million guaranteed. Another $10 million is available via performance incentives. 2009-2010: Under Contract, 2011-2013: Voidable Years, 2014: Free Agent

Jabar Gaffney | WR -- 2/27/2009: Signed a four-year, $10 million contract. The deal includes $3 million guaranteed. 2009-2012: Under Contract, 2013: Free Agent

Renaldo Hill | DB -- 2/27/2009: Signed a four-year, $10 million contract. The deal includes $3 million guaranteed. 2009-2012: Under Contract, 2013: Free Agent

Andra Davis | LB -- 2/28/2009: Signed a two-year contract.

Darrell Reid | DL -- 2/28/2009: Signed a three-year, $6.8 million contract. The deal included a $1.3 million signing bonus. Another $2.8 million is available through sack and playing-time incentives. 2009-2011: Under Contract, 2012: Free Agent

Andre Goodman | CB -- 3/1/2009: Signed a five-year, $20.4 million contract. The deal includes $9.8 million guaranteed. Another $4.8 million is available through incentives based on Goodman playing 75% of the defensive snaps. 2009-2013: Under Contract, 2014: Free Agent

Ronald Fields | DT -- 3/2/2009: Signed a two-year, $5 million contract.

Chris Simms | QB -- 3/4/2009: Signed a two-year contract.

J.J Arrington | RB -- 3/4/2009: Signed a four-year, $10 million contract. The deal includes $2 million guaranteed. 2009-2012: Under Contract, 2013: Free Agent

LaMont Jordan | RB -- 3/4/2009: Signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract. The deal included a $500,000 signing bonus. 2009-2010: Under Contract, 2011: Free Agent

[fcspikeit]

Better to keep it in one thread. **Broncos visits only**


Scheduled visits:
J.J Arrington | RB
Correll Buckhalter | RB
Jabar Gaffney | WR
Renaldo Hill | DB


Reported contract offers
Derrick Ward | RB
Ronald Fields | DT



Rumored--possible visit
Ronald Bartell | CB
Michael Clayton | WR


SIGNED

Great idea! This will make it much easier to find all the Broncos news.. :salute:

Will you update the OP as members post the info?

[Cheez Whiz]

Great idea! This will make it much easier to find all the Broncos news.. :salute:

Will you update the OP as members post the info?

Aslong as I am on, I will update it. -- Maybe an admin can add to it also.

[fcspikeit]

Aslong as I am on, I will update it. -- Maybe an admin can add to it also.

If we try and keep the comments to a minimum, it will be easier for you to keep up with all the reports.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

so far the list is making me vomit...shades on 2008.

[EMB6903]

ya I have a feeling Ward will be the first player we sign

[fcspikeit]

ya I have a feeling Ward will be the first player we sign

Yeah he said he wanted to play for us on NFLN. Maybe he will take a discount :D

[claymore]

GAFFNEY REUNITING WITH MCDANIELS?
Posted by Mike Florio on February 27, 2009, 5:51 a.m.
Receiver Jabar Gaffney got a chance to resurrect his career over the past couple of years in New England.

Mired in a depth chart featuring men like Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Donte’ Stallworth, and Kelley Washington, Gaffney earned reps and made plays.

He’s now a free agent, and he could be reuniting with the offensive coordinator who presided over Gaffney’s rebirth.

Per a league source, Gaffney will visit with the Broncos, whose new head coach Josh McDaniels was the offensive coordinator during Gaffney’s time in New England.

Drafted in 2002 by the Texans, Gaffney spent four years with the team before signing with the Eagles. But Philly cut him before the 2006 season, and Gaffney landed with the Pats for three seasons.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/02/27/gaffney-reuniting-with-mcdaniels/

[broncofaninfla]

Seem to be focusing on offense early on.

[claymore]

Seem to be focusing on offense early on.

More talent this year for Offensive FA's it seems like. Im really hoping we get Clayton here.

[broncofaninfla]

Clayton would be a good addition

[claymore]

Clayton would be a good addition

I think Gruden screwed that young man....

[TXBRONC]

A contract offer to Fields seems to make sense.

[CoachChaz]

I cant complain much about that list. I know many will bitch about Buckhalter and Arrington, but I'd imagine both would be here as role players and not as #1 guys

[MOtorboat]

I cant complain much about that list. I know many will bitch about Buckhalter and Arrington, but I'd imagine both would be here as role players and not as #1 guys

Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk?

[CoachChaz]

Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk?

Pretty much.

As long as Hillis isn't our feature back.

[Superchop 7]

Of course, Gaffney makes sense, coming from NE.

But they need to concentrate on CB.

This is what happens with offensive-minded head coaches, they are blind to their obsessions.

WE NEED DEFENSE !!

I don't want Arrington or Buckhalter if it means we can't get Bartell.

[EMB6903]

anybody else having troubles with profootballtalk.com?

[TXBRONC]

Of course, Gaffney makes sense, coming from NE.

But they need to concentrate on CB.

This is what happens with offensive-minded head coaches, they are blind to their obsessions.

WE NEED DEFENSE !!

I don't want Arrington or Buckhalter if it means we can't get Bartell.

Are you saying a defensive minded coach can't become obsessed? If so I disagree.

Also this is McDaniels first eyear as a head coach and you're already criticising him being obsessive? That's way to quick on the draw in my opinion.

Why well prepare yourself now, because it's really been floated for couple of days now that Bartell isn't even one of their targets. Besides that even if they sign Bartell doesn't do a damn thing for the front seven which far and way more difficult to fix.

[Superchop 7]

The reason CB is a dire need through FA is because the draft class is weak. Bartell is a nice CB against taller receivers.

Not worried about the front 7, we can get good linebackers in the draft, the front 3 is a problem we can help through FA. (Jackson, Canty)

Bottom line.

If we spend FA dollars on offense, that means less $$ for defense.

In 2008, we saw how ineffective the lower tier FA's were.

[Northman]

Defense is very important this year but so is more balance to our offense. I would be shocked if McD totally ignores the defense this year but i seriously doubt he will so im still ok right now and havent gone into meltdown mode. Ill wait and see how the FA market and draft turnout before i critique him.

[broncofaninfla]

anybody else having troubles with profootballtalk.com?

Yes. They have been having some server issues over there. They were up this morning but back down right now.

[bcbronc]

I think Gruden screwed that young man....

once a Raider, always a Raider.....

[TXBRONC]

The reason CB is a dire need through FA is because the draft class is weak. Bartell is a nice CB against taller receivers.

Not worried about the front 7, we can get good linebackers in the draft, the front 3 is a problem we can help through FA. (Jackson, Canty)

Bottom line.

If we spend FA dollars on offense, that means less $$ for defense.

In 2008, we saw how ineffective the lower tier FA's were.

There are other options at corner back that in my opinion are as good as Bartell.

[underrated29]

i hate gaffney. He is the goofiest looking fool ever. He has these huge eyes yet he can never watch the ball into his hands...That guy sucks..

I pray we dont sign him...Clayton on the other hand I would be thrilled! Yeah his production is less or equal to gaffney, but i think that was more where he played and who he had throwing to him..(7 different qbs)

[Flatinum]

i hate gaffney. He is the goofiest looking fool ever. He has these huge eyes yet he can never watch the ball into his hands...That guy sucks..

I pray we dont sign him...Clayton on the other hand I would be thrilled! Yeah his production is less or equal to gaffney, but i think that was more where he played and who he had throwing to him..(7 different qbs)

You're thinking about Reche Caldwell and not Gaffney. He's the one with the big eyes that was dropping those passes against Indy in the AFC Championship a few years ago.

[Endzo]

Shefter just reported that Brian Dawkins is going to meet in Denver soon. Crazy!

[honz]

Adam Schefter just reported on the NFL Network that Brian Dawkins is scheduled to visit with the Broncos. He just reported this on TV so I don't have a link or anything yet, but I'll try to post one as soon as I see one.

[claymore]

Shefter just reported that Brian Dawkins is going to meet in Denver soon. Crazy!


Adam Schefter just reported on the NFL Network that Brian Dawkins is scheduled to visit with the Broncos. He just reported this on TV so I don't have a link or anything yet, but I'll try to post one as soon as I see one.

Good job guys.

[WARHORSE]

Dawkins can still bring the WOOD.



He will be less of a coverage liability here in a 3-4.

Hes lost a half step.

[Thnikkaman]

I wonder if McD likes what he saw in Bell from last year and just wants some depth at CB.

[Hardwired]

Dawkins will visit Broncos (http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/27/dawkins-will-visit-broncos/)

Posted: February 27th, 2009

Brian Dawkins is on his way to Denver for a visit. Dawkins has played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the Eagles. The Broncos ranked 29th in the NFL in total defense in 2009.


http://blogs.nfl.com/category/adam-schefter/

Edit: Oops, missed the consolidated thread. Mod please delete. Serves me right for being on sinus medication. :)

[Italianmobstr7]

I hope we get Dawkins. He's a beast and a great team leader!

[Dortoh]

Give me what is left in Dawkins tank. Great attitude and vet leadership exactly what this team needs.

The concern would be he wants a 2 or 3 year contract not sure what he has left.

[Buff]

I've said all along if we're going to sign an aging vet I hope its Dawkins... We need 2 new starting safeties, and we can't get both of those in the draft. Dawkins could be like our version of Rodney Harrison, the chargers let him go thinking he was in the downswing of his career and he squeaked out another 3-4 productive years.

Plus Dawkins is tough as nails, plays injured, and is a great veteran leader...

[BRONCOSFREAK765]

Yes please don't let him leave without the contract signed.

[jrelway]

i wouldnt mind a 2 yr contract for dawkins. mug plays with passion and can teach woodyard and barrett a thing or 2.

[TXBRONC]

I wouldn't have a problem giving Dawkins a two or three year contract so long as it's affordable.

[CoachChaz]

If the NFC Championship is any guage, he didnt teach Quentin Demps much.

Nevertheless...I'd welcome Dawkins in a heartbeat

[TXBRONC]

If the NFC Championship is any guage, he didnt teach Quentin Demps much.

Nevertheless...I'd welcome Dawkins in a heartbeat

I wouldn't use one game as a gauge.

[CoachChaz]

I wouldn't use one game as a gauge.

I can use the whole year, but that game was the culmination

[Dortoh]

Not sure who this dude is but I guess we just signed him. Is Leach gone wtf?

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2009/02/lonie_paxton_to.html

Long snapper Lonie Paxton has agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos, according to a league source.

More on this move to come

[SmilinAssasSin27]

and the peasents rejoiced...

[underrated29]

cbs4 had some article out saying that the broncos would walk away today with 6 signings...If this is true then we have 3 of the 6 now.. Who are the others.

Newly signed
arrington
bucky
that long snapper

3 to go?

I guess gaffney, dawkins, douglas..

[SmilinAssasSin27]

yay

[Lonestar]

Not sure who this dude is but I guess we just signed him. Is Leach gone wtf?

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2009/02/lonie_paxton_to.html

Long snapper Lonie Paxton has agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos, according to a league source.

More on this move to come

Like the PATS fans ideas here..

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Good for Paxton. I wish him the best in Denver.

Posted by Nate February 27, 09 02:15 PM I thought there was meant to be some grace between Coaches when they leave and the Free Agents that are at the team they are from? It was talked about on PFW in Progress the other day and it mainly came from those coaches that came from Parcells and now Belichick.

Why is McDaniels after our free agents so early on?
Posted by Paul, London February 27, 09 02:16 PMMore like McGini

Posted by gick February 27, 09 02:18 PMone of the few pats left from their super bowl team leaves...sigh

thanks for all your contributions lonnie!

Posted by Ian February 27, 09 02:23 PM I'm begining to have sour feelings towards Josh McDaniels.....Leave our players alone!!!! It's starting to look like Mangini and the Jets in 2006 all over again, biting the hand that fed him.

Posted by Joe February 27, 09 02:24 PMMike Vrabel is being traded to KC, pending a physical. Any idea on the compensation?

Posted by BC February 27, 09 02:28 PMVrable just got traded to KC. Wow! Mike, does this mean Peppers is coming to NE???

Posted by Los Angeles February 27, 09 02:33 PMthis from NFL.com
New England’s Pro Bowl linebacker Mike Vrabel is in Kansas City undergoing a physical so that he can then be traded to the Chiefs. General Manager Scott Pioli is reaching out to bring in a player familiar with his system, and New England is a willing trade partner.

Posted by dutty320 February 27, 09 02:35 PMthis from NFL.com
New England’s Pro Bowl linebacker Mike Vrabel is in Kansas City undergoing a physical so that he can then be traded to the Chiefs. General Manager Scott Pioli is reaching out to bring in a player familiar with his system, and New England is a willing trade partner.

Posted by dutty320 February 27, 09 02:36 PMwe can't be doing this, he is the best in the league

Posted by anthony popoli February 27, 09 02:42 PM I can't see leting Lonnie walk and holding onto Izzo this year
Posted by Rog February 27, 09 02:48 PM

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I did not take the time to read the entire thread, and it may have already been posted, but FM104.3the fan reported a little earlier that Ray Lewis will visit the Broncos.

[claymore]

I did not take the time to read the entire thread, and it may have already been posted, but FM104.3the fan reported a little earlier that Ray Lewis will visit the Broncos.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

[Broncospsycho77]

Uh yeah, I'll take Ray.

[claymore]

Ravens | R. Lewis may return
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:19:15 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports free-agent LB Ray Lewis (Ravens) has not scheduled any free-agent visits and may return to the Baltimore Ravens.

[dogfish]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!



i hope he stabs lonie paxton. . . . . :coffee:

[broncofaninfla]

i hope he stabs lonie paxton. . . . . :coffee:

LMAO!!! :laugh:

[Cheez Whiz]

***Updated***

[SmilinAssasSin27]

i hope he stabs lonie paxton. . . . . :coffee:

in the eye...along w/ clay

[MOtorboat]

***Updated***

I thought I read that Ray Lewis had a rumored visit...maybe I'm dreaming that one up.

[Cheez Whiz]

Looks like we signed Brian Dawkins.

Brian Dawkins Signs in Denver
Friday, February 27, 2009
Posted By Mike Florio 4:38 PM
After 13 years with the Eagles, safety Brian Dawkins will have a new home.

David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Dawkins has agreed to terms with the Broncos.

Dawkins, 35, had said during the season that he thought he'd work out a deal to end his career in Philly. It could still happen, but only after a stint with the Broncos.


http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/real_scouts/

[Magnificent Seven]

noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[claymore]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

This is evil'ish.

[Magnificent Seven]

DJ Williams, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, and Spencer Larsen! It would be badass.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

http://cbs4denver.com/sports/broncos.nfl.ravens.2.946023.html

Broncos In The Picture For Ray Lewis?
Report Says It's Possible

Could it be possible that Ravens All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis could somehow end up in a Denver Broncos uniform? Sounds far-fetched, but the idea is picking up some traction in rumor mills on the Internet.

Now most of the reports on Lewis up to this point have said he's looking at three options, none including the Broncos.

1) Re-sign with the Ravens
2) Sign with the Cowboys
3) Sign with the Jets.

However, Jamison Hensley on the Baltimore Sun's Web site puts the Broncos in the mix as another option.

Here's what Hensley wrote:

"This is the team that has stayed under the radar with Lewis. But there are strong signs Denver could make a run at him.

New Broncos defensive coordinator Nolan had a great relationship with Lewis when he was the Ravens' defensive coordinator. They would meet every week to discuss game-planning.

Besides, Denver is not expected to re-sign middle linebacker Nate Webster. It has been estimated the Broncos have more than $30 million in salary-cap room.

This could be a more viable destination than the Cowboys or the Jets."

Again it sure seems far-fetched, but we can dream can't we?

[frauschieze]

i hope he stabs lonie paxton. . . . . :coffee:

Best Post EVER!

[Northman]

I did not take the time to read the entire thread, and it may have already been posted, but FM104.3the fan reported a little earlier that Ray Lewis will visit the Broncos.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

[Northman]

Ravens | R. Lewis may return
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:19:15 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports free-agent LB Ray Lewis (Ravens) has not scheduled any free-agent visits and may return to the Baltimore Ravens.

liar.

[Lonestar]

http://cbs4denver.com/sports/broncos.nfl.ravens.2.946023.html

Broncos In The Picture For Ray Lewis?
Report Says It's Possible

Could it be possible that Ravens All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis could somehow end up in a Denver Broncos uniform? Sounds far-fetched, but the idea is picking up some traction in rumor mills on the Internet.

Now most of the reports on Lewis up to this point have said he's looking at three options, none including the Broncos.

1) Re-sign with the Ravens
2) Sign with the Cowboys
3) Sign with the Jets.

However, Jamison Hensley on the Baltimore Sun's Web site puts the Broncos in the mix as another option.

Here's what Hensley wrote:

"This is the team that has stayed under the radar with Lewis. But there are strong signs Denver could make a run at him.

New Broncos defensive coordinator Nolan had a great relationship with Lewis when he was the Ravens' defensive coordinator. They would meet every week to discuss game-planning.

Besides, Denver is not expected to re-sign middle linebacker Nate Webster. It has been estimated the Broncos have more than $30 million in salary-cap room.

This could be a more viable destination than the Cowboys or the Jets."

Again it sure seems far-fetched, but we can dream can't we?

one can only hope it is just a dream and not a nightmare expensive signing..

[EMB6903]

Ray Lewis is looking to get his last big time contract maybe if he sweetened the price a little but looks like his #1 priority is get paid as much as he can.... some one will over pay just hope its not Denver

[dogfish]

Ray Lewis is looking to get his last big time contract maybe if he sweetened the price a little but looks like his #1 priority is get paid as much as he can.... some one will over pay just hope its not Denver

IMO he's just going to use us to drive up his asking price before he re-signs with the vultures. . . .

[SmilinAssasSin27]

could be...but he may also be offensed that they made an offer to Bart and not him.

A guy did say on ESPN radio today that those who would know best about what he has left in the tank are those whom he works with. The Ravens haven't put up the $$. Neither did Rex. Does that say sumthin?

[MOtorboat]

ESPN Rumor Mill...sorry if it hasn't been posted:

Broncos emerge as candidate for Lewis
Ray Lewis | Ravens | Interested: Broncos? Cowboys? Jets?
While the Baltimore Ravens have feverishly tried to retain linebacker Ray Lewis over the last few weeks, his name has been linked in various sources to both the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. Amid the smoldering chaos as the league has finally entered the opening day of free agency, a darkhorse candidate out west has emerged according to the Baltimore Sun: the Denver Broncos.

Lewis and nascent Broncos defensive coordinator Mike Nolan worked together when Nolan had the same position with the Ravens, and according to the Sun, the two would meet one-on-one on a weekly basis to work on game-plans. In addition, the Broncos have been cutting dead weight since the promotion of general manager Brian Xanders, and the team is expected to be around $30 million under the salary cap. Lewis would be a solid tackling machine in the middle of the field as well as a vocal leader as the team installs Nolan's schemes.

[underrated29]

ESPN Rumor Mill...sorry if it hasn't been posted:

Broncos emerge as candidate for Lewis
Ray Lewis | Ravens | Interested: Broncos? Cowboys? Jets?
While the Baltimore Ravens have feverishly tried to retain linebacker Ray Lewis over the last few weeks, his name has been linked in various sources to both the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. Amid the smoldering chaos as the league has finally entered the opening day of free agency, a darkhorse candidate out west has emerged according to the Baltimore Sun: the Denver Broncos.

Lewis and nascent Broncos defensive coordinator Mike Nolan worked together when Nolan had the same position with the Ravens, and according to the Sun, the two would meet one-on-one on a weekly basis to work on game-plans. In addition, the Broncos have been cutting dead weight since the promotion of general manager Brian Xanders, and the team is expected to be around $30 million under the salary cap. Lewis would be a solid tackling machine in the middle of the field as well as a vocal leader as the team installs Nolan's schemes.



Well sorry doesnt cut it, now does it A-hole.














Sorry my mini friend i didnt mean that. Please keep posting as much info as you can get. I love it.


To make it up to you i will spell punctutation wrong so you can correct me.

:salute:

[MOtorboat]

Well sorry doesnt cut it, now does it A-hole.
Click.

[Cheez Whiz]

I added Ray Lewis to the rumored section. It all seems like speculation at this point.

[TXBRONC]

If Lewis was brought into Denver, I would be concerned that he wouldn't be nearly as effective as he has been in Baltimore.

[underrated29]

If Lewis was brought into Denver, I would be concerned that he wouldn't be nearly as effective as he has been in Baltimore.



Nope he wouldnt be. But he is a million times better than webster, and he also brings Intensity and leadership to the defense. he also doesnt tolerate laziness or mistakes and will hold people accountable for shyt.




I would be very giddy about our defense if we could have the middle of the field led by the rays---lewis and malualaga

[Lonestar]

If Lewis was brought into Denver, I would be concerned that he wouldn't be nearly as effective as he has been in Baltimore.

Your correct without a DL of BAL caliber he will be a cheerleader and assistant coach on the field. RL is a damned fine MLB but only as good as the parts around him.. He will be better than what we currently have and perhaps be able to teach our kids some .. But expecting him to be RL of old would be foolhardy..

[MOtorboat]

Your correct without a DL of BAL caliber he will be a cheerleader and assistant coach on the field. RL is a damned fine MLB but only as good as the parts around him.. He will be better than what we currently have and perhaps be able to teach our kids some .. But expecting him to be RL of old would be foolhardy..

You're pessimism is not needed here, thx.

[Broncospsycho77]

I'm pretty sure Dawkins is an affable Ed Reed for Lewis, if that signifies anything. He'll have some company for sure.

[Superchop 7]

Not gonna happen

[TXBRONC]

Nope he wouldnt be. But he is a million times better than webster, and he also brings Intensity and leadership to the defense. he also doesnt tolerate laziness or mistakes and will hold people accountable for shyt.




I would be very giddy about our defense if we could have the middle of the field led by the rays---lewis and malualaga

Well if we actually do sign him I wont complain.

[claymore]

Not a visit, but hopefully it turns into one. :D


Broncos | Interested in Canty
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:40:36 -0800

Don Banks, of SI.com, reports the Denver Broncos are staying in contact with the agent for free-agent DL Chris Canty (Cowboys) and could emerge as a possible suitor next week.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

I doubt he makes it out of Green Bay.

[dogfish]

I doubt he makes it out of Green Bay.

i dunno, man. . . ted thompson is a freakin' cheapskate, i'm not so sure that they'll make him an offer so big that he doesn't want to see what else is out there. . . why should he be in any hurry? ray lewis and his big rep aside, canty is the top defender in free agency now that haynesworth has been signed. . .

[Cheez Whiz]

Updated

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Clayton re-signed w/ Tampa

Leonhard is about to sign w/ NYJ

[fcspikeit]

We signed Ronald Fields

[Lonestar]

New alert Reliable sources say that Jay Cutler will be visiting on Monday th 9th of Mar.. to discuss his future in DEN..

If all goes well he will be back on 15MAR for first mini camp/OTA..

[BroncoJoe]

Chris Simms visiting Denver today.

Cutler to meet with McD and the FO Friday.

[honz]

Chris Simms visiting Denver today.

Cutler to meet with McD and the FO Friday.

Friday? Where did you hear that? I thought they were supposed to meet on Monday.

[Dortoh]

Scratch Ray Lewis (thank God) off the list he just signed back on with the ratbirds. Early reports are 3 years 7 mil which seems really low...guess we wait for offical word

[Dortoh]

JJ just signed with Denver 4 years 10 mil

[turftoad]

JJ just signed with Denver 4 years 10 mil

Where did you hear that Dortoh??

[Dortoh]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11835707

[turftoad]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11835707

OK, yeah, sorry, just saw it on PFT.

Thanks

[Dortoh]

OK, yeah, sorry, just saw it on PFT.

Thanks

I'm bad about links :tsk:

Now Royal can get off the field during ST's plays. That is what I've been waiting for. I love this signing for that reason alone :beer:

[Dortoh]

Scratch Ray Lewis (thank God) off the list he just signed back on with the ratbirds. Early reports are 3 years 7 mil which seems really low...guess we wait for offical word

I knew that sounded strange. Its about 7 mil per year

[dogfish]

JJ just signed with Denver 4 years 10 mil


for god's sake, how stupid is that? pay him 2.5 million per year to fill a role that you can fill with a rookie UDFA for 500,000 pretty much any year. . . if he was an electric playmaker i could see it, but he's a 25 yards per kick return kind of guy, and a crap RB. . . don't like it. . .

[bcbronc]

I'm bad about links :tsk:

Now Royal can get off the field during ST's plays. That is what I've been waiting for. I love this signing for that reason alone :beer:

I would have rather taken a CB or WR or even another RB in the draft that can return kickoffs. how many RBs can we dress in a given week, and we can only fit so many ST specific players on the roster.

he's a solid kick return guy, and that's good. but I don't think he's returned punts has he? I still want Royal returning punts.

he's had about as many receptions the past two seasons as he has had carries, so I doubt we're bringing him in to tote the rock. I don't know, seems redundant to me.

[bcbronc]

for god's sake, how stupid is that? pay him 2.5 million per year to fill a role that you can fill with a rookie UDFA for 500,000 pretty much any year. . . if he was an electric playmaker i could see it, but he's a 25 yards per kick return kind of guy, and a crap RB. . . don't like it. . .

he did average over 8 yards a reception last season.

feel better?

[fcspikeit]

for god's sake, how stupid is that? pay him 2.5 million per year to fill a role that you can fill with a rookie UDFA for 500,000 pretty much any year. . . if he was an electric playmaker i could see it, but he's a 25 yards per kick return kind of guy, and a crap RB. . . don't like it. . .

I don't get it either :confused: We brought in 3 2nd tier guys when we could have taken 2 of those contracts and signed ward.. I guess McDaniels don't want 1 every down back? It seems he would rather have 3 so so backs caring the ball instead of one top of the line guy...

I guess this way we will be in better shape if one or two of them go down..

[Dortoh]

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090304/SPORTS01/90304056/1002/SPORTS

Simms is our new clipboard engineer

[turftoad]

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090304/SPORTS01/90304056/1002/SPORTS

Simms is our new clipboard engineer

I'll start a thread.

[Lonestar]

I don't get it either :confused: We brought in 3 2nd tier guys when we could have taken 2 of those contracts and signed ward.. I guys McDaniels don't want 1 ever down back? It seems he would rather have 3 so so backs caring the ball instead of one top of the line guy...

I guys this way we will be in better shape if one or two of them go down..


Mc Kid does not want an every down RB none of his/NE's Rb have gotten more than 750-900 yards or so in the past 3-4 years excepting the first year maroney was there IIRC it was 1050 or so..

We have a new scheme in place and that means RBBC lots of them getting 2200-2500 yards a year..

NO more Studbuffalo.. gonzo..

now lots of mini-buffs..

[BroncoJoe]

Friday? Where did you hear that? I thought they were supposed to meet on Monday.

Guess I could be wrong, but I thought they were talking about it on the local station this afternoon. I swear I thought they said Friday...

[EMB6903]

I like Simms as a back up

[bcbronc]

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090304/SPORTS01/90304056/1002/SPORTS

Simms is our new clipboard engineer

precursor to a Cutler trade????//

[fcspikeit]

Mc Kid does not want an every down RB none of his/NE's Rb have gotten more than 750-900 yards or so in the past 3-4 years excepting the first year maroney was there IIRC it was 1050 or so..

We have a new scheme in place and that means RBBC lots of them getting 2200-2500 yards a year..

NO more Studbuffalo.. gonzo..

now lots of mini-buffs..

No more? we haven't had a studbuffalo for quit some time and when we did Shanny undervalued him..I don't see this being much different, except none of the good backs will want to come here knowing they wont get many caries..

[dogfish]

precursor to a Cutler trade????//

just had to do it, didn'tya. . . ?


:tsk:

[shank]

for god's sake, how stupid is that? pay him 2.5 million per year to fill a role that you can fill with a rookie UDFA for 500,000 pretty much any year. . . if he was an electric playmaker i could see it, but he's a 25 yards per kick return kind of guy, and a crap RB. . . don't like it. . .

we shoulda just ******* retained alridge.

[Lonestar]

No more? we haven't had a studbuffalo for quit some time and when we did Shanny undervalued him..I don't see this being much different, except none of the good backs will want to come here knowing they wont get many caries..

Who cares, if we are winning.. I'd rather have 4-5 getting 500 each..

That way we are not paying premium money for a RB..

Mikey is gone studbuffalo is not more

BTW he was hoping torain was just that just did not happen.. Young wanted to be..

[fcspikeit]

Who cares, if we are winning.. I'd rather have 4-5 getting 500 each..

That way we are not paying premium money for a RB..

Mikey is gone studbuffalo is not more

BTW he was hoping torain was just that just did not happen.. Young wanted to be..

Well, when you add the contracts of the 3 main guys we aren't saving money..

I'm not saying we should put all our eggs in one basket but as far as production, having one AP carry the rock seems like a better idea then paying 3 guys who all have less skills the same amount to split the same amount of carries.

Jordan came pretty cheap, he was a good signing IMO. The other 2 on the other hand, weren't so cheap. They are getting paid better then backups. I would have rather had 1 ward instead of those 2.

[BroncoAV06]

Its the "Patriot way", no one big RB. They tried with drafting Maroney, but in the end its Faulk/Morris/Jordan (as of last year), Taylor added to that group this year for the Pats, ie Corey Dillion a few years back.

[dogfish]

Its the Patriot way, no one big RB. They tried with drafting Maroney, but in the end its Faulk/Morris/Jordan (as of last year), Taylor added to that group this year for the Pats, ie Corey Dillion a few years back.

after everyone's been talking about the patriot way and how much they love RBBC, watch bellyache draft a stud RB this year and flush all that stuff down the toilet. . . . :lol:

[TXBRONC]

after everyone's been talking about the patriot way and how much they love RBBC, watch bellyache draft a stud RB this year and flush all that stuff down the toilet. . . . :lol:

That would be par for the coarse.

[EMB6903]

Patriots drafted Maroney 1st round in 2006

and by the way I LMAO every time I see "the patriot way"

it cracks me up

[BroncoAV06]

I know had to go back and put quotes around it since air quotes don't do to well on messege boards! lol

[Lonestar]

Patriots drafted Maroney 1st round in 2006

and by the way I LMAO every time I see "the patriot way"

it cracks me up

Because they obviuosly did not have gaping holes tot fill like we do..:laugh::laugh:

Overall though he is still not used like a studbuffalo..:salute:

[EMB6903]

ya Pats definately missed with Maroney... seeing how they passed on Deangelo Williams for Him I think hes a bust.

Maroney has produced but when you are a running back taken in the 1st round and havent had a break out season within the 3 years I consider you a bust.

[fcspikeit]

ya Pats definately missed with Maroney... seeing how they passed on Deangelo Williams for Him I think hes a bust.

Maroney has produced but when you are a running back taken in the 1st round and havent had a break out season within the 3 years I consider you a bust.

Until last year they were calling Williams a bust..

Didn't Maroney run for over a 1,000? I wouldn't call him a bust, he is a bit injury prone but otherwise he has been pretty decent. I think it would be hard for any back to have great success in the Pats system. They don't commit to the run. It's not like he gets 20+ carries a game.

[oobehr]

Running backs are becoming a draft, let them produce for 7-8 years then dump kind of commodity. So you shouldn't put so much value on a free agent running back. If they are old enough to hit free agency, they probably won't be good for very long, and if they are in free agency any way they probably aren't good enough anyway.

[bcbronc]

Who cares, if we are winning.. I'd rather have 4-5 getting 500 each..

That way we are not paying premium money for a RB..

Mikey is gone studbuffalo is not more

BTW he was hoping torain was just that just did not happen.. Young wanted to be..

I think Young could still live up to his 2000-yard-career prediction.


Running backs are becoming a draft, let them produce for 7-8 years then dump kind of commodity. So you shouldn't put so much value on a free agent running back. If they are old enough to hit free agency, they probably won't be good for very long, and if they are in free agency any way they probably aren't good enough anyway.

more like 4-5 years. especially if they saw lots of carries in college.

[fcspikeit]

Patriots drafted Maroney 1st round in 2006

and by the way I LMAO every time I see "the patriot way"

it cracks me up

When will it be known as "the Broncos way"?

It's a bit insulting, We are not the Patriots!

[Cheez Whiz]

Updates

[24bailey97]

like the offseason pickups the broncos got this year hope we can get a couple more to solidify or defense and draft so guys people for the future

[broncofaninfla]

Do we have any players scheduled to visit this week?

[DenBronx]

Do we have any players scheduled to visit this week?

yes, we are bringing in a holder for kicking duties. he cant play special teams or any other position and mcdaniels wants to pay him 10+ mill over 2 years.

[broncofaninfla]

yes, we are bringing in a holder for kicking duties. he cant play special teams or any other position and mcdaniels wants to pay him 10+ mill over 2 years.

:laugh:

[dogfish]

championship!!

[Magnificent Seven]

Young to compete for starting spot

The Denver Broncos brought in more competition for coach Josh McDaniel's first training camp by signing Browns backup guard Scott Young Friday.

Terms of the deal weren't immediately available. Young becomes the 14th offseason signing for the Broncos, but he is the first addition to the offensive line.

Young, 27, was a fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005. He spent three seasons with the Eagles and the past two with the Browns. He's played in 14 games in four seasons, but has never started.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3978280

[underrated29]

Good luck with that. Kupes has his spot nailed down. And unless we slide hammy over to C, if we cant re up weigman he is going to be riding pine. Do not forget about polumbus too.

Depth is always good and i dont dislike the signing, but besides C, we are pretty set.

[EMB6903]

Polumbus is a tackle


watch out for corey Lichtensteiger though, kids a beast

[sonenlaw]

I like the FA pickups. Now if we can trade Culter for Julius Peppers and this years and next years #1 picks from Carolina. Take a QB and get another Split end and put Royal in the slot Ala Wes welker and stockpile pass-rushers. and run stoppers