Thread: Demaryius Thomas, Broncos still searching for middle ground as deadline nears

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

We have two sure things. And three maybes. And nothing at tight end. I'm not worried about how the Seahawks roster of Patriots rosters looked in the past. That Seahawks roster had better receivers than Norwood or Fowler (I'll admit, I know nothing about Fowler), for sure and the Broncos don't have Gronk, they jettisoned that option.

Well, Mo, Daniels is a two-time Pro-Bowler. I would think that is a bit better than
"nothing" at TE. And the FO seems to have a very high opinion of Green, judging
from the contract they gave him (but then, there's the Colquitt contract, so one
would have to wonder). But two years' of franchise tags on DT ought to be
enough to prepare the position for the future, shouldn't it?

Originally Posted by topscribe

Well, Mo, Daniels is a two-time Pro-Bowler. I would think that is a bit better than
"nothing" at TE. And the FO seems to have a very high opinion of Green, judging
from the contract they gave him (but then, there's the Colquitt contract, so one
would have to wonder). But two years' of franchise tags on DT ought to be
enough to prepare the position for the future, shouldn't it?

Sorry, I'm not sold on Daniels. Green was fantastic at keeping the shitastic offensive line usable last year, so there's that.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Sorry, I'm not sold on Daniels. Green was fantastic at keeping the shitastic offensive line usable last year, so there's that.

Well, we can always hope. But at least we can have DT this year through the blessing of Franchise.

Originally Posted by topscribe

Well, we can always hope. But at least we can have DT this year through the blessing of Franchise.

For this year, yes. I imagine Miller will be Franchised next year, so it would be nice if Denver would get a deal done with Thomas now.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

For this year, yes. I imagine Miller will be Franchised next year, so it would be nice if Denver would get a deal done with Thomas now.

I think DT and Dez Bryant are playing a waiting game on each other . . .

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Elway has let go of much better talent than McDaniels, so let's not get too crazy.

stop it, MO. . . jay cutler was awesome!

Originally Posted by topscribe

I think DT and Dez Bryant are playing a waiting game on each other . . .

I'd agree. I've also read that Mike Wallace's contract has basically ****** up all other wide receiver negotiations.

Originally Posted by dogfish

stop it, MO. . . jay cutler was awesome!

Something like that.

Ironically, it was in this thread...

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

from Yahoo article:



full article - http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...154223200.html

Trade DT for Dez Bryant?

Originally Posted by Magnificent Seven

Trade DT for Dez Bryant?

Hell no.

Originally Posted by EMB6903

I'm totally fine with letting DT walk. I'd rather sign Von and Malik to long term extensions. I'm a big fan of DT just not sold on paying any wr 10+ mil per year.

Unfortunately for you, all premier WRs are gonna make over $10M per in today's NFL. Saying you're "totally fine" letting an all pro talent like DT walk because of a personal opinion about how much a WR makes is silly. DT is one of the top five beat at his position and should be paid accordingly. Peyton will be gone soon and who ever the new QB is after that will need someone like DT to lean on.

No WR making $10 million or more has a Super Bowl ring. Hopefully DT will be the one. We'll see.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Elway has let go of much better talent than McDaniels, so let's not get too crazy.

I'll completely reserve judgment as long as Elway wins and until Manning retires, but I'll definitely point it out that the track record has not been good, and it's actually been worse with Elway.

Oh shit, it just got real in here!

MO, are you more upset we're not re-signing guys we drafted or that we're drafting poorly?

If it's the not re-signing - who exactly have we let go that you believe we should have re-signed?