Thread: We've Signed Marlon McCree

I was out picking up supper and heard on ESPN radio that Denver has also signed Marlon McCree. Right now I can't verify it beyond that but I am sure that's John Clayton said on his radio program this evening.

so now we got two safteys

Originally Posted by underrated29

so now we got two safteys

I guess so.

I can verify it now.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-and-marquand/

Broncos beef up defense, sign McCree and Manuel
By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 06:48 p.m., March 8, 2008
Updated 06:48 p.m., March 8, 2008
Scratch safety off the Denver Broncos’ wish list.

The team dipped into the free-agent pool twice Saturday, signing a pair of veteran players, Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel.

The moves at worst are a hedge against a weak draft crop at the position and adds depth to a shallow defensive spot on the roster.

But both McCree and Manuel have extensive starting experience and have been assured they’ll get shots to break into the lineup, too.

McCree is a strong safety and should compete with John Lynch for playing time. Manuel will challenge relatively untested Hamza Abdullah at the free-safety position.

Terms of McCree’s deal weren’t immediately available. But Manuel got $4.5 million over three years with $500,000 guaranteed. The total package could swell by another $1.5 million based on playing time incentives.

The Broncos have now addressed two of their weakest spots via the open market, as they try to fix the league’s 30th-ranked rush defense. The club earlier signed Niko Koutouvides and Boss Bailey to buttress the linebacker position.

Manuel, 28, has played 91 games in six NFL seasons with Cincinnati, Seattle, Green Bay and Carolina. His best season came in 2006 with 81 tackles for the Packers.

McCree, 30, has played 30 games over the last two seasons for the San Diego Chargers. He started his career with Jacksonville in 2001, moving to Jacksonville, Houston and Carolina before settling in with the Chargers. He has 421 total tackles in 106 career games.

Shanny...you now have my attention.

I like this move. Gives competition with a bit of security because McCree aint half-bad...

Sweet, This is why I was checking in, hoping to see this. Im happy with our signings thus far. DL has been a need, but it seems like we are avoiding problem children which I like.

Terms of McCree’s deal weren’t immediately available. But Manuel got $4.5 million over three years with $500,000 guaranteed. The total package could swell by another $1.5 million based on playing time incentives.

i know six million dollars would make my package swell. . . .

More solid moves, made without breaking the bank. Well done

I finally feel pretty good about our defense heading into the draft. We can focus on DT and offense now in the draft.

i am really glad to see this.

i thought the signing of manuel meant that we were out of the mccree game.

mccree can be an effective starter and i feel he strengthens our secondary.

i agree that now we are 2 good DTs away from having a pretty solid defense for 08. (see mock draft below )

I like it. Great to see some good competition this year at the safety position. These are two pretty good moves.

Strange. Where did all the moaning and groaning go from...oh 3 or 4 days ago when we had barely signed anybody?

Alot less doom and gloom now, huh?

Another fine example on why people need to chill OUT

at least Hamza will actually have to earn any PT he gets this year.

Originally Posted by str8jacket

Strange. Where did all the moaning and groaning go from...oh 3 or 4 days ago when we had barely signed anybody?

Alot less doom and gloom now, huh?

Another fine example on why people need to chill OUT

lol, very true. my doom and gloom rants were about our complete disregard of the DT situation...

with the offseason going as it has, shanny has set up a situation where he can really focus on offense and DT. let's just hope he follows through.