Derek Wolfe Signs 4 Year Contract Extension

[BroncoWave]

This is AWESOME! Elway does it again!

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-Derek-Wolfe-to-four-year-extension/1e5781a5-f540-4a37-8d4d-e6cbb8477145

[GEM]

Well...I guess it's bye bye Malik. Elway said we can't keep both. For what it's worth, I think he put the money in the right place.

[slim]

#beast

[GEM]

I hope that makes Malik play balls out Sunday...with no penalties!!!

[DenBronx]

If Manning leaves at the end of the season will it help keep Malik and Miller? Miller is priority #1 imo. Happy for Wofe, I believe he is slightly better than Malik.

[VonDoom]

Excellent! Kind of came out of nowhere. Can't wait to see what the numbers look like. He has been a monster this year. He was always great against the run but his pass rushing has been awesome since he's come back.

[DenBronx]

4 years, 36.7 mill. Damn!


What about Shaq Barret? Isn't his deal coming up too?

[VonDoom]

Well...I guess it's bye bye Malik. Elway said we can't keep both. For what it's worth, I think he put the money in the right place.

I'd say that's likely, but I believe he said they looked at the numbers and given what they both wanted, it was impossible to keep both. That doesn't mean negotiations can't continue in the offseason. Malik will probably command more than Wolfe.

[weazel]

Nice signing!

[VonDoom]

4 years, 36.7 mill. Damn!


What about Shaq Barret? Isn't his deal coming up too?

That's big bucks, but it sounds about right to me.

As for Barrett, according to Over the Cap, he's still on the books cheap for 2016. I wouldn't worry about him yet.

[VonDoom]

John Elway ‏@johnelway 4m4 minutes ago

Derek Wolfe's developed into one of the top DLs in the NFL, and we're excited w/his 4-year extension. Proud of him!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- In John Elway's first three years as executive vice president of football operations, his focus was fortifying the hollow roster he inherited by any means necessary -- which included heavy free-agent investment.

But with homegrown players maturing, the focus has changed in the last two years to keeping as many of those players as the constraints of the salary cap allow.

That defined their moves last year, with WR Demaryius Thomas and CB Chris Harris Jr. retained on long-term contracts, a fifth-year option given to OLB Von Miller and the re-signing of TE Virgil Green.

Friday's re-signing of defensive end Derek Wolfe to a four-year contract offers a strong indication that this will again be the Broncos' primary offseason thrust in the coming months.

rest - http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Re-signing-Derek-Wolfe-the-first-step-of-keeping-as-much-of-the-core-together-as-possible/3de3a16b-4068-4b43-a945-5b2c83532680

[VonDoom]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos signed DE Derek Wolfe to a 4-year contract extension worth $36.7M, source said. He wanted to stay in Denver, could've gotten more

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago

For #Broncos DE Derek Wolfe, he gets $17.5M in guarantees on his 4-year, $36.7M deal ($9.175M average).

[Denver Native (Carol)]

From above article, I did not realize that Von has a fifth year option. Hopefully, he takes that, which will enable the other players to be signed.

[BroncoWave]

So he gave us a hometown discount, huh? Nice!

[BroncoWave]

From above article, I did not realize that Von has a fifth year option. Hopefully, he takes that, which will enable the other players to be signed.

That article said his 5th year option was given to him last offseason. This is his 5th year in the league.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

So he gave us a hometown discount, huh? Nice!

He has always said he wants to remain a Bronco

[Denver Native (Carol)]

That article said his 5th year option was given to him last offseason. This is his 5th year in the league.

You are right - guess I need to stop reading "hopefully"

[VonDoom]

That article said his 5th year option was given to him last offseason. This is his 5th year in the league.

Correct. The tag is still an option. As always, we can't keep everyone, but I think Von is a priority for them. Jackson and/or Trevathan are probably gone, though.

[chazoe60]

Yes!!!!!!!!/ he is a ******* beast. So happy about this.

[Timmy!]

So he gave us a hometown discount, huh? Nice!

There was an article about Wolfe a month ago or so, where Wolfe was asked about his contract status and said he and the Broncos had talked about it, and he would be willing to give Denver a small discount. Well it happened. Jackson is going to get several mil more in the open market. Smart move by Elway.

[tubby]

KvskPnVqJ78

[Northman]

Thats good news.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

John Elway ‏@johnelway 49m

Derek Wolfe's developed into one of the top DLs in the NFL, and we're excited w/his 4-year extension. Proud of him!!

[Davii]

GREAT news!

[NightTerror218]

Depends on what Malik is seeking on if he will stay. Personally I prefer Wolfe. Underrated beast. Malik strong production at beginning of season went down when Wolfe came in.

[Bronco4ever]

Me gusta.

[BroncoJoe]

http://www.denverbroncos.com/assets/images/imported/DEN/photos/650-front/wolfe_derek_CP_160115.jpg

[Buff]

I was fairly critical of Wolfe coming into this year - he felt like one of those classic over-hyped Broncos whose production didn't match their popularity.

He made comments coming into the year that he felt like Wade Phillips' defense would really benefit his productivity - and I felt like this was a put up or shut up year for him. And he didn't disappoint. He is a pocket collapsing SOB, and is an intimidating force on the DL. I kind of like it that he doesn't seem totally mentally stable too.

[GEM]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos signed DE Derek Wolfe to a 4-year contract extension worth $36.7M, source said. He wanted to stay in Denver, could've gotten more

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago

For #Broncos DE Derek Wolfe, he gets $17.5M in guarantees on his 4-year, $36.7M deal ($9.175M average).

Well, I already loved Wolfe and he loves Denver....looks like I found my next jersey! :D

[GEM]

That article said his 5th year option was given to him last offseason. This is his 5th year in the league.

I think we tag Miller and sign Osweiller.

[GEM]

Correct. The tag is still an option. As always, we can't keep everyone, but I think Von is a priority for them. Jackson and/or Trevathan are probably gone, though.

No, no, no on losing Trevathan! :(

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Denver Broncos Retweeted
Broncos TV ‏@BroncosTV 1h

"I love this city." - #Broncos DE Derek Wolfe

WATCH http://j.mp/1RUl6LB

Denver Broncos Retweeted
Broncos TV ‏@BroncosTV 1h

#Broncos EVP/GM @johnelway on four-year extension for DE Derek Wolfe http://j.mp/1Zqd9OJ

[TXBRONC]

Well...I guess it's bye bye Malik. Elway said we can't keep both. For what it's worth, I think he put the money in the right place.

I have thought the same thing all along.

[TXBRONC]

No, no, no on losing Trevathan! :(

Not that I want to lose Trevathan but Denver is very deep at inside linebacker.

[MOtorboat]

Denver Broncos Retweeted
Broncos TV ‏@BroncosTV 1h

"I love this city." - #Broncos DE Derek Wolfe

WATCH http://j.mp/1RUl6LB

Denver Broncos Retweeted
Broncos TV ‏@BroncosTV 1h

#Broncos EVP/GM @johnelway on four-year extension for DE Derek Wolfe http://j.mp/1Zqd9OJ

That coat.

[NightTerror218]

I was fairly critical of Wolfe coming into this year - he felt like one of those classic over-hyped Broncos whose production didn't match their popularity.

He made comments coming into the year that he felt like Wade Phillips' defense would really benefit his productivity - and I felt like this was a put up or shut up year for him. And he didn't disappoint. He is a pocket collapsing SOB, and is an intimidating force on the DL. I kind of like it that he doesn't seem totally mentally stable too.

I dunno about over hyped. He was just never flashy and people gave him a hard time about not having more sacks. But he is one of the best run stopping DE in the NFL the last couple years. Now healthy and he is an impact player who has been constant this year. His game has really come on in this defense.

[NightTerror218]

Not that I want to lose Trevathan but Denver is very deep at inside linebacker.

I think we have 3 ILB at end of contracts. Marshall is restricted though.

[Dapper Dan]

No wonder Elway said what he said. There's no way in hell we can afford to pay two defensive ends over 9 million a season.

[Joel]

So he gave us a hometown discount, huh? Nice!
>$9 million/yr for a 3-4 DE isn't a discount of any kind: We're not talking about a 4-3 DE or 4-3 OLB. Guy's a stud vs. both run and pass, but... wow....

[Joel]

I think we tag Miller and sign Osweiller.
Been thinking the same for a while (despite others roundly mocked the idea when I said so, but, y'know, par for the course.) First you come around on Elways handling of the line, and now this: Either you're getting smarter or I'm getting dumber. :tongue:

[LTC Pain]

Long, loud frickin Tarzan yell!!! :salute:

[TXBRONC]

I dunno about over hyped. He was just never flashy and people gave him a hard time about not having more sacks. But he is one of the best run stopping DE in the NFL the last couple years. Now healthy and he is an impact player who has been constant this year. His game has really come on in this defense.

What you said is basically is bio before Denver drafted him. Some of the reason he wasn't getting sacks is how he was used. I said when Denver drafted him that he would get about 6 to 8 a year. For three out of those four years he's pretty much been in that range. The only year it didn't happen was last season.

[TXBRONC]

Depends on what Malik is seeking on if he will stay. Personally I prefer Wolfe. Underrated beast. Malik strong production at beginning of season went down when Wolfe came in.

I'm guessing Jackson isn't going to want to stay. He had very good year and would not be surprised to see him get a sizable new contract.

[NightTerror218]

This deals pits him into #10 position for highest paid DE. Wish he was around $7 mill( like Bennet) but it is what it is.

[NightTerror218]

I'm guessing Jackson isn't going to want to stay. He had very good year and would not be surprised to see him get a sizable new contract.

I guess he is out, we are deep at DE just we will lose a solid starter.

[tomjonesrocks]

Hometown discount? Isn't Ware getting 10M?

This isn't far from that.

Nice signing and as much as anything it's refreshing to see Denver keep a home-grown player but I don't know that that's much of a discount for Wolfe.

[Tned]

This is AWESOME! Elway does it again!

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-Derek-Wolfe-to-four-year-extension/1e5781a5-f540-4a37-8d4d-e6cbb8477145

Me like. Me :)

[Tned]

Well...I guess it's bye bye Malik. Elway said we can't keep both. For what it's worth, I think he put the money in the right place.

Losing Jackson would suck. The are a LOT of free agents this off season.

[tomjonesrocks]

Losing Jackson would suck. The are a LOT of free agents this off season.

Ware, Clady, Manning off the books. They can sign Malik if they want him.

[7DnBrnc53]

Elway strikes again. We are keeping Von and Brock, no doubt!!!!

[Edmonton Bronco Fan]

Awooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Awesome ******* news! Great dollar amount, probably would have gotten about 10M per on the market and a bit more guaranteed. Wolfe has been a beast this year and taken another couple steps in his development, very important and shrewd move by Elway to get this done before FA. Now if he can find some way to lock down Malik who will probably command the same type of contract... I'm ready to call Elway a wizard.

[NightTerror218]

Wonder how much of the $17.5 mil guarantee is signing bonus and what is salary. Front loaded, back loaded?

[TXBRONC]

I think we have 3 ILB at end of contracts. Marshall is restricted though.

Trevathan, Marshall, and who else? I know it's either Davis or Nelson but I'm not sure which one.

[TXBRONC]

I guess he is out, we are deep at DE just we will lose a solid starter.

No doubt he's been solid. However, Anunike can stay healthy he might be an even better player.

[Cugel]

If Manning leaves at the end of the season will it help keep Malik and Miller? Miller is priority #1 imo. Happy for Wofe, I believe he is slightly better than Malik.

They will certainly try and keep Malik Jackson. They can franchise Von Miller if they want at around $16 M which is around $6 M more than he's currently making, so they need to come up with some more scratch.

But, Peyton's $15 M will come off the cap unless he comes back next season (he's supposed to earn $20 M but he was never going to get that). And Ryan Clady is supposed to get $10.5 M and there's NO way he gets remotely that if he's even back.

They want to give his starting job to Ty Sambrailo, so he's probably gone.

And then Vernon Davis' $4 M and Evan Mathis' $4 M also combine for another $8 M.

Adding just those players up adds $33 M in cap relief. From that they have to subtract Miller, Wolfe, and every other FA they re-sign. There are a LOT of them.

[Cugel]

Trevathan, Marshall, and who else? I know it's either Davis or Nelson but I'm not sure which one.

Todd Davis is an "exclusive rights FA" which I believe gives them the right to match any offer. Nelson's under contract for 2016.

[Cugel]

Wonder how much of the $17.5 mil guarantee is signing bonus and what is salary. Front loaded, back loaded?

From Rotoworld:


Lineman 1/15/2016: Signed a four-year, $36.7 million contract. The deal contains $17.5 million guaranteed, including a $7.5 million signing bonus. 2016-2019: Under Contract, 2020: Free Agent


So, the details aren't disclosed, but $7.5 M is paid immediately leaving $10 M in other guarantees over 4 years or $2.5 M guaranteed per year.

Do you realize that at 5% interest on your money, you would earn $375,000 a year just from return on capital. It's less than that due to taxes, but still, by signing now instead of a year from now he does earn probably another $200k or so versus getting the money next year.

That's incentive to sign now.

[TXBRONC]

They will certainly try and keep Malik Jackson. They can franchise Von Miller if they want at around $16 M which is around $6 M more than he's currently making, so they need to come up with some more scratch.

But, Peyton's $15 M will come off the cap unless he comes back next season (he's supposed to earn $20 M but he was never going to get that). And Ryan Clady is supposed to get $10.5 M and there's NO way he gets remotely that if he's even back.

They want to give his starting job to Ty Sambrailo, so he's probably gone.

And then Vernon Davis' $4 M and Evan Mathis' $4 M also combine for another $8 M.

Adding just those players up adds $33 M in cap relief. From that they have to subtract Miller, Wolfe, and every other FA they re-sign. There are a LOT of them.


IIRC someone mentioned that Elway has always indicated he doesn't think he can keep both. I doubt that they can give him what Wolfe got.

[NightTrainLayne]

From Rotoworld:



So, the details aren't disclosed, but $7.5 M is paid immediately leaving $10 M in other guarantees over 4 years or $2.5 M guaranteed per year.

Do you realize that at 5% interest on your money, you would earn $375,000 a year just from return on capital. It's less than that due to taxes, but still, by signing now instead of a year from now he does earn probably another $200k or so versus getting the money next year.

That's incentive to sign now.

5%? Where the heck is he gonna get 5%?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Hometown discount? Isn't Ware getting 10M?

This isn't far from that.

Nice signing and as much as anything it's refreshing to see Denver keep a home-grown player but I don't know that that's much of a discount for Wolfe.

It might not be Walmart pricing, but he could have gotten more in the open market, imo. He can play LDE in a 4-3, 5 tech, or 3 tech and be really good at any one of those positions.

[pulse]

IMO, Wolfe's best days are ahead of him including these playoffs. Next season will make this contract seem like a nobrainer. Future Pro Bowler.

[Jsteve01]

IMO, Wolfe's best days are ahead of him including these playoffs. Next season will make this contract seem like a nobrainer. Future Pro Bowler. I agree with this completely. JJ Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL, but I guarantee you he benefited immensely from playing under this defensive line coach and in this system. Wolf and that type of role I firmly can believe should have 9 or 10 sacks next year. People forget that he had 6 in his rookie season

[pnbronco]

5%? Where the heck is he gonna get 5%?

I'ld like to know that answer as well.....:lol:

So glad for Wolfe....he's a great kid and I'm glad he's staying.

[Simple Jaded]

They will certainly try and keep Malik Jackson. They can franchise Von Miller if they want at around $16 M which is around $6 M more than he's currently making, so they need to come up with some more scratch.

But, Peyton's $15 M will come off the cap unless he comes back next season (he's supposed to earn $20 M but he was never going to get that). And Ryan Clady is supposed to get $10.5 M and there's NO way he gets remotely that if he's even back.

They want to give his starting job to Ty Sambrailo, so he's probably gone.

And then Vernon Davis' $4 M and Evan Mathis' $4 M also combine for another $8 M.

Adding just those players up adds $33 M in cap relief. From that they have to subtract Miller, Wolfe, and every other FA they re-sign. There are a LOT of them.

I need to bring up the obvious.

A, they're far worse at T than DL.

B, Clady is their best OL.

C, Sambrailo isn't a LT.

D, neither Davis or Mathis are under contract next year.

[sneakers]

I hope that makes Malik play balls out Sunday...with no penalties!!!

Ware is always good for at least one offsides penalty a week

[Dapper Dan]

2015 Broncos penalties for each player with more than 4 accepted penalties.
Name/penalties/penalty yards
Von Miller 9-81
Aqib Talib 9-80
TJ Ward 7-74
Chris Harris 6-69
Malik Jackson 5-65
Max Garcia 5-50
David Bruton 5-47
Demaryius Thomas 5-41
Demarcus Ware 5-35
Kayvon Webster 5-32

[TXBRONC]

5%? Where the heck is he gonna get 5%?

High risk stocks and junk bonds? :whoknows:

[Nomad]

Awesome!