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Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 12:44 AM
Overvalued

1. Elvis Dumervil, Defensive End

This may seem odd, given that Dumervil got to the quarterback for 12 sacks but what else did he do and how quickly did those sacks come? His 60 combined sacks, hits and hurries isn’t a terrible return for a pass rusher, but when you get swallowed up as much in the run game as Dumervil and get flagged for eight penalties, are you really worth such a big cap hit?

2012 Cap Hit: $15.6m
2012 Performance Based Value: $1.6m
Value Differential: -$14m

2. Chris Kuper*, Guard

Now Kuper obviously had some health issues that limited his ability to play (he would see just 316 regular season snaps) and that is the chief reason for his lack of value. His pass blocking when he came in was fine, and though he struggled to get much push in the running game he wasn’t a liability. Sometimes it’s just all about the playing time.

2012 Cap Hit: $4.5m
2012 Performance Based Value: $1m
Value Differential: -$3.4m

3. Tracy Porter*, Cornerback

Porter didn’t exactly start the year off playing particularly well, but injury saw him leave the line-up and the fine form of Chris Harris and Tony Carter would ensure there wasn’t a spot for him when he was deemed healthy enough.

2012 Cap Hit: $4m

2012 Performance Based Value: $700K

Value Differential: -$3.3m

4. Joe Mays*, LB – Cap: $3.7m, PBV: $750k, Value Differential: -$2.9m

5. Ty Warren*, DE – Cap: $2.8m, PBV: $50k, Value Differential: $-2.8m

6. Champ Bailey, CB – Cap: $11.3m, PBV: $8.6m, Value Differential: -$2.6m

7. D.J. Williams*, LB – Cap: $3.7m, PBV: $1.4m, Value Differential: -$2.3m

8. Peyton Manning, QB – Cap: $18m, PBV: $16.3m, Value Differential: -$1.7m

9. Robert Ayers, DE – Cap: $2.2m, PBV: $1.2m, Value Differential: -$900k

10. Willis McGahee, RB – Cap: $2.5m, PBV: $1.8m, Value Differential: -$700k


source: ProFootball Focus.

Interesting stuff, simply a "by the numbers" viewpoint.

Timmy!
03-04-2013, 01:00 AM
I stopped reading after it claimed 12 sacks was only valued at 1.6mil.

FanInAZ
03-04-2013, 01:14 AM
You forgot to provide the link so we can try & figure out how they determined the "Performance Based Value." I especially want to know what the asterisk mean, and how they concluded Ty Warren was only worth $50K when I believe the NFL minimum is 1/2 million.

Simple Jaded
03-04-2013, 01:16 AM
Geeks.......

TXBRONC
03-04-2013, 07:40 AM
I stopped reading after it claimed 12 sacks was only valued at 1.6mil.

Same here.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 10:09 AM
Denver Broncos ROOKIE REVIEW

Derek Wolfe, DE
Draft: Second round, 36th overall
Snaps/Usage: 933 snaps, 480 at defensive end on a three-man line

Notes: Despite Wolfe’s six sacks, he graded at -24.5 as a pass rusher as he totaled only 25 total pressures on 530 pass rush attempts. Similar to Cameron Jordan with the New Orleans Saints, Wolfe may be miscast as a 4-3 defensive end as his pass rushing is sub-par compared to his peers, but he is effective against the run. He graded at +10.3 as a run stopper and ranked 14th at the position in Run Stop Percentage at 6.2.

Ronnie Hillman, RB
Draft: Third round, 67th overall
Snaps/Usage: 211 snaps as part of running back rotation

Notes: Hillman’s playing time varied throughout the season and he finished with 330 rushing yards on 85 carries (3.9 yards per carry). Though he was touted as an elusive running back coming out of San Diego State, he did not make a lot of defenders miss, as his 15.6 Elusive Rating would have ranked near the very bottom of the league if he had enough touches to qualify.

Other Broncos rookies:

The Broncos were thrilled that second-round quarterback Brock Osweiler saw the field for only 34 snaps, as it meant that Manning stayed healthy for the entire season. All four of his attempts came in Week 17 — he completed two of them for 12 yards. Fourth-round cornerback Omar Bolden played 39 of his 81 snaps in Week 16 and finished with a -1.9 coverage grade. Fifth-round DE Malik Jackson rushed the passer on 76 of his 120 snaps with three pressures and a -0.6 pass rush grade to show for it. Linebacker Danny Trevathan was used primarily in coverage, as the seventh-rounder dropped back on 147 of his 243 snaps. He allowed 17 of his 25 targets to be completed for 178 yards while adding two defensed passes. Though he played only six snaps on defense (all in Week 17), undrafted linebacker Steven Johnson tied for the team lead with nine special teams tackles.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 10:18 AM
The Basic Idea

We set out to take the highest cap hit at a position and match that up with that position’s highest-rated player. Then take the second-highest cap hit and match it with the second-highest-graded player, and so on. All players who were either active or inactive for at least one game were included, and players who spent the entire year on injured reserve or as free agents, ignored. The goal being to set salaries right, based solely on player performance during the 2012 season.

Making it Work

The problem with keeping it as simple as that first process was that the best player at a position could, for example, have a grade of +30.0 while the second-best could have finished at +20.0; a sizable drop from the top. The top two cap hits, however, could be nearly identical. It wouldn’t make sense to have two players with vastly different grades marked as deserving the same pay, so formulas were applied at each position to find the right balance — following as closely as possible how NFL players are currently being paid, while also accounting for the distribution of our grades

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 10:22 AM
“Peyton Manning had a 126.2 quarterback rating when throwing to Demaryius Thomas, and a 123.7 rating when passing to Eric Decker. The two best figures of all wide receiver quarterback combos in the league

CoachChaz
03-04-2013, 10:26 AM
While I dont think Doom is worth anywhere near his salaray, I do think the 1.6 number is quite low.

Wolfe will always be miscast in this defense. He had a decent rookie season, but he's not a true 4-3 DE. If his purpose is to occupy space for Miller to get through, then great...but I think we could have found a player like that elsewhere in the draft.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 10:44 AM
Free Agent Defensive Interior

Search: Name Pos. Years 2012 Team 2013 Team Rating Snaps
Amobi Okoye DI 6 CHI UFA -1.6 234
Andre Fluellen DI 4 DET UFA +0.6 108
Arthur Jones DI 3 BAL RFA +2.4 536
Aubrayo Franklin DI 10 SD UFA +5.4 285
Chris Baker DI 3 WAS RFA +4.5 206
Chris Canty DI 8 NYG CUT +6.6 300
Clinton McDonald DI 3 SEA RFA +1.8 298
Cullen Jenkins DI 9 PHI CUT +2.4 642
Desmond Bryant DI 4 OAK UFA +16.5 645
Glenn Dorsey DI 5 KC UFA +1.8 115
Henry Melton DI 4 CHI UFA - FRAN +15.7 616
Jason Jones DI 5 SEA UFA +5.6 332
Kenyon Coleman DI 11 DAL UFA +4.7 167
Kevin Vickerson DI 7 DEN UFA +4.0 501
Mike Devito DI 6 NYJ UFA +11.5 635
Mike Patterson DI 8 PHI CUT -0.9 136
Nate Collins DI 3 CHI RFA +4.9 247
Pat Sims DI 5 CIN UFA -1.7 185
Randy Starks DI 9 MIA UFA +3.5 826
Richard Seymour DI 12 OAK UFA +9.5 361
Ricky Jean-Francois DI 4 SF UFA +2.2 292
Ryan McBean DI 4 BAL UFA 0.0 0
Sammie Hill DI 4 DET UFA +5.6 419
Sedrick Ellis DI 5 NO UFA -3.4 719
Spencer Johnson DI 9 BUF UFA +2.7 268
Steve McLendon DI 3 PIT RFA +7.0 139
Terrance Knighton DI 4 JAC UFA +4.2 666
Vance Walker DI 4 ATL UFA +7.6 539

I removed most of the guys in the negative.

Sammie Lee Hill is +5.6

Knighton is +4.2

Canty was a surprising +6.6

Seymour +9.5

Desmond Bryant got arrested Feb 24th for criminal mischief, prob not on radar for Broncos.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 10:59 AM
A look at FA Safeties.

1. William Moore

2012 Grade: +6.7
2012 Snaps: 774

Summary: Our top free agent option among safeties, Moore ranked 18th overall at the position, a year after ranking 11th overall. He did not excel in any particular area but showed a well-rounded game in coverage (+2.6), run defense (+3.2), and as a pass rusher (+2.1). His Run Stop Percentage of 3.7 ranked 22nd in the league and he made an impact with nine pressures on just 29 blitzes. If there’s a concern, Moore was an average tackler as he missed 10 of his 64 attempts. Still, coming off a season where he proved to be the best all-around player in the Falcons’ secondary, he should command quite a haul on the open market this offseason.

2. Dashon Goldson

2012 Grade: +6.5
2012 Snaps: 1049

Summary: It was a close call between Moore and Goldson for the top spot, especially after the season Goldson had in coverage, grading at +7.1. His 0.33 Yards per Cover Snap ranked seventh among safeties as he built on a 2011 season that saw him grade at -3.3 in coverage and allow 0.86 YPCS. Teams targeting Goldson will be looking at a true free safety as he only spent 12.3 percent of his run snaps in the box. When he’s at his best, he can play any coverage on the back end and he really excels at breaking downhill on short and intermediate routes. Like Moore, Goldson has lapses as a tackler as he missed one every 6.6 attempts, a mark that ranked 44th out of 58 qualifying safeties. Depending on the scheme, Goldson might be the top free safety on certain teams’ free agent boards.

3. Kenny Phillips

2012 Grade: +7.4
2012 Snaps: 304

Summary: Despite playing only 304 snaps, Phillips was off to a monster season as the Giants’ free safety. He only gave up 14 yards in coverage on seven targets and got his hands on two of those passes. He also added two hurries and a batted pass on his six pass rushes and proved a sure tackler by not missing on his 16 attempts. This was not new territory for Phillips who ranked as our No. 6 safety in 2011 when he boasted a +6.5 coverage grade that also ranked sixth in the league. In the Giants’ system, Phillips has been asked to play a lot of single-high, center field looks, so once again, scheme may determine his value to potential suitors. He has emerged as one of the best young free safeties in the league and with his ability to make the sure tackle, don’t be surprised if Phillips is the most coveted safety for a few teams in free agency.

10. Stevie Brown

2012 Grade: +4.1
2012 Snaps: 846

Summary: After Phillips went down, Brown took the reins and made big plays on a near-weekly basis on his way to leading all safeties with eight interceptions. Despite his ability to be around the ball, he missed one out of every seven tackle attempts to rank 39th out of 58 qualifiers at the position. The former seventh-round pick had played on 146 career snaps coming into the season so any team willing to pay him will be doing so on only 13 games of production, but if Brown continues to find the football, he could become a free agent steal.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:06 AM
2. Chris Houston

2012 Grade: +7.4
2012 Snaps: 931

Summary: Chris Houston has been the one shining light in a bad Lions secondary for a few years now, and always quietly impressed me when he was with the Falcons before that. His performance has been impressive enough that he progressed last season into the rare air of players who are asked to track top receivers (although he only did this rarely). The Lions are likely to try hard to keep him around, but in a free agent class devoid of stars, Houston might be the safest pick out there and could command the best contract if he is allowed to escape.

Last year he was targeted 94 times, allowing 53 catches but for only 11.9 yards per reception. He is a fundamentally sound corner who is rarely beaten badly and will make receivers work for every yard, which given the rest of this class is in and of itself an impressive trait. Houston’s biggest negative is that he has a fairly concrete ceiling, and will never be confused for Darrelle Revis. There aren’t many corners in the league that are clearly better than he is, and some teams will prefer the reliable nature of his play than the all-or-nothing nature of some others.

3. Adam Jones

2012 Grade: +10.5
2012 Snaps: 626

Summary: The best-kept secret in the NFL these days is that Adam (formerly Pac-Man) Jones has not just reformed his image but also reformed his play and quietly had an excellent season for the Bengals. The season was so quietly excellent that when it came time to argue about the end of season PFF Pro Bowl rosters, there was quite a pitched battle inside PFF offices between those that knew he had played excellently and those that simply refused to believe the numbers!

In the end he just missed out in a close battle for the last spot in the Pro Bowl roster, but the point remains that he is playing at that kind of level now. Being opposite Leon Hall can’t hurt, and there is obviously a substantial risk attached to a player with his history, but on merit alone there is a good case to be made that he should be the top name on this list.

If your team is looking for an under the radar signing who could be the best player from his position in free agency, Adam Jones could be it.

4. Aqib Talib

2012 Grade: -0.1
2012 Snaps: 678

Summary: Consistently inconsistent, Talib is a player that will drive coaches mad. Even as most acknowledge the impact he had on the Patriots secondary and believe he was a big part in their run this season, he actually graded +4.6 in Tampa Bay this season and -4.9 in New England, including their playoff games. To be fair to Talib, most of that negative came in two of the first three games when he couldn’t have been expected to have fully grasped the Patriots defense. Over his final stretch of five games he graded +1.2 in coverage terms with no horrid games among them. However, the point remains that it is very difficult for a team to fully trust Talib to the point you will commit big dollars and years to him in a contract.

It is telling however that the Patriots ran into major problems as soon as he left the game against Baltimore. There has never been any doubting his raw talent, but he comes with as many question marks as anybody on this list. Despite playing only 592 snaps found a way to allow 775 yards last year in total.

6. Keenan Lewis

2012 Grade: +3.2
2012 Snaps: 943

Summary: At one point last season Keenan Lewis was pretty upset when beat reporters presented him with his PFF ranking and asked his opinion on it. Whether coincidence or not, from that point on he began to climb the rankings with some impressive displays and ended the year playing some excellent football. Lewis, like his Pittsburgh teammate Ike Taylor, does not have great ball skills, but does seem to have impressive coverage ability and there are teams out there that will be happy with that.

Though he didn’t intercept a pass in 2012, Lewis actually led the NFL with 16 passes defensed and passers throwing at him had a rating of only 80.7 despite going after him to the tune of 112 targets on the season.

10. Greg Toler

2012 Grade: +6.8
2012 Snaps: 308

Summary: Our good friend Pete Prisco listed Toler as one of his underrated upcoming free agents and he nailed it, hitting on a player who will likely slip under the radar but has played well whenever he has seen the field for the Cardinals in the past.

Toler is physical and has coverage skills and could be a great signing for someone who misses out on some of the bigger names

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:17 AM
A look at Linebackers per Pro Football Focus

3. Brad Jones

2012 Grade: +9.0
2012 Snaps: 688

Summary: After some underwhelming play as a 3-4 outside linebacker, the Packers moved Jones to inside linebacker. Then Green Bay had injures at the position which allowed Jones to emerge as an every-down starter. He managed a positive run defense rating in nine of 11 regular season games. In coverage, he allowed a 68.4% Catch Rate, which was fifth best for middle/inside linebackers who were targeted at least 30 times. He might lack highlight plays, so fans might not be excited to have someone like Brad Jones on their team, but the fact that he can play both run and coverage well makes him a valuable option.

4. Philip Wheeler

2012 Grade: +9.8
2012 Snaps: 1,044

Summary: After spending his first few years in the league with the Colts, for the 2012 season Wheeler signed a one-year deal with the Raiders and emerged as an every-down starter. Although this isn’t the mainrole of a 4-3 outside linebacker, he was most impressive as a pass rusher, where he managed three sacks, 14 hits and 13 hurries on 126 pass rushes. He had a breakout game against the Steelers when he forced fumbles of both the starting Steeler receivers. His low Run Stop Percentage of 5.4% is a concern, although it was better in his last year with the Colts. At worst he seems a very effective nickel linebacker, and at best an every-down player who becomes an average run defender.

5. Nick Barnett

2012 Grade: +6.0
2012 Snaps: 1,025

Summary: After two decent years in Buffalo, the Bills released the veteran linebacker. He showed sparks in 2012 of still being a great player, recording four games with four or more stops. He had a positive coverage grade in 2012, in large part due to quarterbacks avoiding him. His 9.4 cover snaps per target was the highest in the league for 4-3 outside linebackers. His Tackling Efficiency of 17.2 was sixth-best for 4-3 outside linebackers with at least 50 tackles. By the time the 2013 season hits he will be 32, so he won’t be making an impact in the league much longer. However, he can be a short-term fix as an every-down linebacker.

6. Leroy Hill

2012 Grade: +4.8
2012 Snaps: 514

Summary: Early in the 2012 season Hill lost his spot as an every-down linebacker due to the emergence of Bobby Wagner, but still played in the base defense. In his limited playing time he remained a decent run stopping linebacker, posting a Run Stop Percentage of 7.4%. In 2011, when he was an every-down linebacker, he allowed just 0.69 Yards per Coverage Snap which was fourth-best in the league for 4-3 outside linebackers. The fact the Seahawks began giving time to Malcolm Smith late in the season could mean Hill is out in Seattle. He is also on the wrong side of 30, but he can still fill the role of an every-down or part-time 4-3 outside linebacker wherever he is added.


9. Kaluka Maiava

2012 Grade: +7.9
2012 Snaps: 498

Summary: If a team wants a younger option at linebacker, Kaluka Maiava emerged as a solid part-time player in the Browns’ defense in 2012. The 2009 fourth-round pick’s best asset was his play in coverage where he allowed 0.50 Yards per Coverage Snap, which was by far the lowest for 4-3 outside linebackers, although it came on only 156 coverage snaps. He never allowed a catch longer than 15 yards on the year which helped keep that number low. His low Tackling Efficiency of 7.7 is a reason to be concerned, but the potential is there to be a good nickel linebacker.

10. Thomas Howard

2012 Grade: +2.3
2012 Snaps: 62

Summary: In 2012, Howard played in Week 1, and proceeded to miss the rest of the season with an injury. In 2011, Howard was used as an every-down linebacker with the Bengals, but might be best suited for a nickel linebacker role. He allowed a 73.4% catch rate and 8.7 yards per catch, which were both below league average, and he had an additional three passes defended for good measure. Thomas has said his knee is doing “absolutely fabulous”, so despite missing 2012 he should be ready to go in 2013.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:25 AM
FA Guard


No6. Louis Vasquez

2012 Grade: +12.8
2012 Snaps: 1,056

Summary: Vasquez was the San Diego Chargers’ best offensive lineman last year and our No. 13 ranked guard. He’s a solid pass protector and he graded at +8.6 with a PBE of 97.1 that ranked 22nd at the position. Perhaps most impressive is his ability to avoid penalties. He’s committed only one in his four-year career, and it came in his rookie season back in 2009. If there’s a knock, it’s that he hasn’t graded positively as a run blocker in two years, but for a team looking for a dependable player who won’t make many mistakes and should be above average in pass protection, Vasquez fits the bill.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:28 AM
FA Wide receiver
. Danny Amendola

2012 Grade: +13.0
2012 Snaps: 524

Summary: If it wasn’t for being built like a high-school kid, Danny Amendola would be one of the league’s better receivers and be commanding a serious payday. The Rams were visibly better on offense when he is on the field, and he operates over the middle in a way only Wes Welker can arguably do better. Amendola led Rams receivers last season in receptions by a dozen, despite playing at least 117 fewer snaps than two of his teammates. Unlike Welker, Amendola does have legitimately impressive hands, especially on those inside routes that routinely come at him at speed. He had just a single drop last year from 75 targets when he lined up in the slot, a mark bettered by just four receivers, none of whom saw as many passes thrown their way.

If you want a perimeter threat, then you need to look elsewhere, but if you need that reliable slot weapon, Amendola is an intriguing option, albeit one that does have durability concerns.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:32 AM
FA Running Backs


1. Ahmad Bradshaw

2012 Grade: +14.2
2012 Snaps: 611

Summary: When healthy I’d go as far as to say there isn’t a more complete back in the league than Bradshaw. He runs with a style that sees him get more than his blocking gives him, he’s dangerous as a receiver out of the backfield, and he’s about as good a blocking back as you’ll see in the league. However, there’s an obvious reason why the Giants released him and why he’s more of a gamble than some others. Despite being 26, Bradshaw has had a number of surgeries on his troubling ankles, and that is a huge concern.

So while you are absolutely getting a player who is capable of starting and being an every-down back, you have to weigh that against the probability that he might miss an extended period of time with his recurring issues. A tough decision to make, but it’s worth noting Bradshaw has finished in the Top 10 of our running back rankings the past three years.

2. Steven Jackson

2012 Grade: +9.2
2012 Snaps: 733

Summary: Jackson will turn 30 during the 2013 season which will scare a lot of teams off, especially given his high workload the past five years (averaging 285 carries a year in that period). But on the evidence of his 2012 year, Jackson still has something to offer, finishing the year with our 11th-highest rushing grade of all running backs.

Not a threat to take it the distance (just 20.4% of Jackson’s yardage came on runs over 15 yards, 13th-lowest of all running backs with at least 100 carries) and he’s not the most elusive back in the league (31st out of 48 in our Elusive Rating). But his 2.7 yards after contact per carry highlight a player that can still push the pile. Paired with a more explosive option, there’s no reason to think he can’t carry on doing the hard work for a team.

3. Chris Ivory

2012 Grade: +3.9
2012 Snaps: 68

Summary: I must admit to having something of a running back crush on Ivory, so one of my big hopes for the offseason is the Saints don’t exercise the right to tender him, and instead let him find a home where a team takes advantage of his talents.

Here’s a guy who has a career average of 5 yards per carry and who has forced a missed tackle on one of every 4.9 touches since entering the league. This year Adrian Peterson only managed one for every 5.4 touches. Sure, he doesn’t contribute much in the passing game, but not every running back has to. With the Saints souring on him, he’s got plenty of tread left on his tires and is one of these guys who makes something out of every opportunity handed to him

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:37 AM
You can find a list of their own free agents here, but here’s a look at the Broncos’ biggest needs this offseason. ProFootball Focus

Wide Receiver

In Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, who combined for 2,494 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2012, the Broncos are definitely set at the top two spots on their depth chart. However, with Brandon Stokely out of contract and going to be 37 when the 2013 regular season begins, there is plenty of scope to bring in another receiver.

A reliable target from the slot for Manning, Stokely dropped just two balls from the 47 catchable passes thrown his way. As reliable as he was, there are receivers expected to hit the open market who could help make the Broncos’ offense even tougher to contain.

Free Agent Fix: Wes Welker

Improving their own roster and weakening a fellow contender in New England? A move for Wes Welker would provide the Broncos with both and, while he won’t necessarily come cheap, this is a Broncos team that is built to make a title run, not a team trying to build for the future.

No receiver racked up more yards than Welker from the slot this past season, with the veteran’s 1,040 yards 173 more than his nearest rival. His YPRR average from the slot of 2.05 yards was third among all wide receivers and is far superior to that of the man he would be replacing. His hands may not be as reliable as Stokely’s, with 13 drops from the slot alone, but even with those drops, he is still a gamble worth taking for the Broncos.

Inside Linebacker

Even disregarding the fact that he is a free agent himself, the play of Keith Brooking in 2012 was proof enough that the Broncos need to bring someone in to improve the position. He may not have missed a tackle, but Brooking failed to make much impact against the run, with just 10 of his 22 solo tackles resulting in a defensive stop. Among the 50 inside linebackers who played at least 125 snaps against the run, Brookings’ 10 stops bettered only Green Bay’s D.J. Smith and his Denver teammate, Joe Mays.

The struggles of Mays, who started the first four games in the middle of the Denver defense before going down with an injury, highlights the fact that the guy to upgrade the position probably isn’t on the roster right now.

Free Agent Fix: Dannell Ellerbe

Bringing in someone like Dannell Ellerbe makes sense on two levels for the Broncos. He upgrades their play against the run, with only 12 inside linebackers finishing 2012 with a higher grade as a run defender than him. Seeing extra time due to the injuries to Ray Lewis and Jameel McClain, Ellerbe had a Run Stop Percentage of 10.3, with 23 of his 35 tackles against the run resulting in defensive stops.

He struggled in coverage, but was still able to make an impact against opposing teams’ passing games, leading the way as our top pass-rushing inside linebacker. With five sacks, four hits, and nine hurries produced from 79 pass rushing snaps, he lead all inside linebackers with a Pass Rushing Productivity of 18.7. Seven of those pressures came unblocked, but his burst off the snap on pass rushes was something that stood out all season, putting opposing quarterbacks under duress up the middle from the snap.

Interior Offensive Line

While there is no question that the Broncos will retain left tackle Ryan Clady, either by way of re-signing or the use of the franchise tag, there are question marks in the interior of the offensive line. At right guard, Chris Kuper was little more than average in the five games he started during an injury-plagued regular season. Offering little as a run blocker, he saved his worst performance of the year for the playoff loss to the Ravens. Guilty of allowing three pressures, committing three penalties and being dominated as a run blocker, Kuper played poorly enough for the Broncos to wonder if they need to look to upgrade in the offseason.

Center Dan Koppen had a strong end to the season, with the exception of that playoff loss, but the former New England Patriot is a free agent himself and, with no guarantees he’ll return, the Broncos potentially have two areas of need along the offensive line.

Free Agent Fix: Brandon Moore

Despite being our highest-graded available offensive guard, Brandon Moore hits the open market at a time when young guards like Buffalo’s Andy Levitre and San Diego’s Louis Vasquez are likely to command higher prices — both under 27 years old and coming off impressive seasons. That could allow the Broncos to bring in Moore without breaking the bank and shore up that right guard spot.

Solid as a pass blocker, where his Pass Blocking Effiency Rating of 97.2 was 19th among players at his position, Moore allowed two sacks, four hits, and 14 hurries from 545 pass blocking snaps. It was, however, as a run blocker that Moore stood out. After struggling to clear the way for running backs in 2011, Moore bounced back to finish with the fifth-highest run blocking grade among guards.

CoachChaz
03-04-2013, 12:35 PM
Brandon Moore would be real nice

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 02:51 PM
This site isn't the "end all....be all" but it's got some merit, it will help you find some bang for the buck, good for discussion.

CoachChaz
03-04-2013, 04:56 PM
This is like letting WAR dictate the baseball players you want on your team.

HORSEPOWER 56
03-04-2013, 05:48 PM
While I dont think Doom is worth anywhere near his salaray, I do think the 1.6 number is quite low.

Wolfe will always be miscast in this defense. He had a decent rookie season, but he's not a true 4-3 DE. If his purpose is to occupy space for Miller to get through, then great...but I think we could have found a player like that elsewhere in the draft.

I agree. I think Wolfe projects much better as a 4-3 3-technique DT than a LDE.

The rumor mill back when the Revis trade talk was fresh was that the Broncos might dangle Dumervil and DJ Williams (and maybe a mid-round pick) to the Jets as part of a trade for Revis and then would sign Dwight Freeney to replace Dumervil at RDE (based on the Peyton Manning "come play with me in Denver" comment). It's an interesting thought but not one I take much stock in. Dumervil, for only having 12 sacks, also had 6 forced fumbles that often resulted in game-sealing wins and a safety. That's a lot harder to put a pricetag on than just sacks. Doom forces fumbles. That's worth its weight in gold.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:05 PM
Freeney is a 30 play guy these days, would love to have him, just need to keep that in perspective.

In my opinion "any" secondary gets a helluva lot better with a stout front 7.

Revis has been a whiny bitch since he got in the league, to get him would do the same thing to the Broncos that getting Dale Carter did......for years Shanny said that Dale Carter was not the type of person that would ever be a Bronco.....THEN......he SIGNS him.....players were pissed at the hypocricy.

I will take a guy that does it the right way over a whiny bitch any day.

Wherever he goes.....remember this Revis, you whiny bitch.....our top 2 receivers are over 120 in QBR, and our slot guy only missed 2 catchable balls all season.

Screw Revis.

Superchop 7
03-04-2013, 11:28 PM
For Derrelle "Douchebag" Revis.

http://youtu.be/Lucqtge64dk

Superchop 7
03-05-2013, 12:48 AM
Dear Lord, the battles we go through life,
We ask for a chance that's fair
A chance to equal our stride,
A chance to do or dare

If we should win, let it be by the code,
Faith and Honor held high

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Al Wilson 4 Mayor
03-05-2013, 06:19 PM
Elvis was only worth $1.6 million?

What a load of crap.....he may not be very good against the run, but he did have over 10 sacks and was one of the league leaders with 6 FF's. That alone is worth a lot more than 1.6.....jeesh

Lancane
03-05-2013, 06:37 PM
Elvis was only worth $1.6 million?

What a load of crap.....he may not be very good against the run, but he did have over 10 sacks and was one of the league leaders with 6 FF's. That alone is worth a lot more than 1.6.....jeesh

I have to agree with you on this...is he worth his contract? Maybe not at it's current rate, but he's worth far more the 1.6 Million a year, the thought is just asinine...63.5 sacks in six seasons, averaging over 10.5 sacks a season...who was the last Bronco to match that production? He's already passed Rulon Jones and with another half sack will pass Trevor Pryce (remember how long he played in Denver?), he's on pace to shatter Mecklenburg and Fletcher's records as Denver's sack leaders.

Superchop 7
03-05-2013, 07:01 PM
The best answer I can come up with is......they basically used Doom as a 9 technique....instead of a 5 or 7 last year.....whatever formula PFF is using doesnt factor that correctly.