Thread: Entering 14th season, Broncos' Bailey as good -- and fast -- as he ever was

I'm not ordinarily a Pete Prisco fan, but he manages here
to remind us of what we have in Champ Bailey.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Most of the focus relating
to the Denver Broncos might be on the future Hall of
Famer on the offensive side -- you know, that quarterback
named Manning -- but don't forget about the Canton
Corner on the other side of the ball.

Champ Bailey will turn 34 next week, but he's a true freak
of nature, a cover corner who still lines up week in and
week out and plays man coverage on the other team's
best receiver.

That's tough to do for a young corner. Imagine one in his
14th season?

Yet Bailey remains one of the NFL's best corners, his ability
to run stride-for-stride with top receivers making him one
of the all-time best at his position.

When Deion Sanders passed the corner greatness baton to
Bailey, he ran with it. But he's not ready to give it up just
yet to the next group. There's still too much football left to
play, too many passes left to knock down.

"I am still as good as I was when I was 22 or 23," Bailey
said during a break between practices here during the
team's minicamp. "I can't run as fast as I did then or jump
as high. But I am smarter. I know how to take care of my
body better. I know how to anticipate things a little better.
I understand football a lot better, which keeps me on top
of my game."

Rest - http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/1...as-he-ever-was
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(Second-)Best trade ever!

I love Champ.

Seven hours and counting.......

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

(Second-)Best trade ever!

I love Champ.

It's really hilarious to see the direction that Bailey and Portis' respective careers went after that trade. And also remember Washington traded us a second round pick in that deal. Gotta love Dan Snyder!

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

It's really hilarious to see the direction that Bailey and Portis' respective careers went after that trade. And also remember Washington traded us a second round pick in that deal. Gotta love Dan Snyder!

Actually, gotta love Shanahan

Yes, but Zam will tell you he is terrible and needs to move to safety.

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

Actually, gotta love Shanahan

I don't think he could have pulled that trade over on most teams.

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

Actually, gotta love Shanahan

shanahan told portis agent to find him a deal, thats all shanny did ! portis and champ had the same agent! the agent made that deal! shannys indifference to runningbacks is all he tendered to that deal.

Bailey may have lost a step, but he's still fast.

the article is flawed, it proclaims that champ lines up against the opponents top receiver all the time. that is far from reality! champ lines up on the left95% of all plays and he takes the WR that the opponent sends out there regardless of who it is !
thats 95 % of the time !

Originally Posted by Chef Zambini

the article is flawed, it proclaims that champ lines up against the opponents top receiver all the time. that is far from reality! champ lines up on the left95% of all plays and he takes the WR that the opponent sends out there regardless of who it is !
thats 95 % of the time !

You need to go look at some game film. If Denver plays Detroit and Megatron lines up on the offensive left, Champ will follow. Champ has consistently taken the opposing team's top WR out of games for his entire tenure in Denver. To say otherwise is ignorant.

Originally Posted by Chef Zambini

the article is flawed, it proclaims that champ lines up against the opponents top receiver all the time. that is far from reality! champ lines up on the left95% of all plays and he takes the WR that the opponent sends out there regardless of who it is !
thats 95 % of the time !

I believe he stayed on one side under Shannahan, but since 09' he's usually been found shadowing the other teams top receiver.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

You need to go look at some game film. If Denver plays Detroit and Megatron lines up on the offensive left, Champ will follow. Champ has consistently taken the opposing team's top WR out of games for his entire tenure in Denver. To say otherwise is ignorant.

Are you sure about that. I'm inclined to agree with Zam that Champ pretty much always lines up on the defense's left. I can't recall a single time I've noticed Champ line up on the right. Granted TV feeds don't tend to be ideal for watching where CBs line up, but I'd think I'd notice it once in a while, or the broadcaster would do a segment now and then iso-ing Champ following a specific WR. I dunno, I remember a couple seasons ago Champ played some slot CB. And maybe the other team almost always splits their best WR out to the d's left. I also remember times when Champ was put on Gates...and it was obvious watching the game.

Maybe someone has broken dowwn some coaches film and seen Champ moving from side to side following a specific receiver. But I can't say I've noticed it.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

I don't think he could have pulled that trade over on most teams.

If another team had been the exact same position as the Redskins there is no way anyone could prove that this kind of trade wouldn't have taken place.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

If another team had been the exact same position as the Redskins there is no way anyone could prove that this kind of trade wouldn't have taken place.

Notice I said "I think". I didn't claim to have any knowledge that was the case, just stating my opinion.