Thread: OT Jake Long visiting Broncos tonight

Can't hurt to give him a look.

The Giants had Jake Long in for a second visit on Wednesday as they consider their options in the wake of left tackle Will Beatty’s torn pectoral, but the Giants aren’t the only team that lost a player at that spot to injury this offseason.

Not coincidentally, they also aren’t the only team kicking the tires on the former first overall draft pick. Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports that Long is planning to leave New Jersey on Wednesday night to visit with the Broncos.

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definately happy we are at least kicking his tyres - i still can not believe Evan Mathis has not been round for a look

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

definately happy we are at least kicking his tyres - i still can not believe Evan Mathis has not been round for a look

Yeah, I'd rather have Mathis, but I'd be interested to see what Long has left. In any case, maybe there's more wiggle room to this OL than people have been thinking. That was always my point with Mathis - we're piecing it together this year, we might as well try to make it look as good as possible.

How's his knee?

Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

How's his knee?

he told me it was fine.

I think his agent is Tom Condon. Tom loves him some Broncos.

Couldn't hurt for the right money.

While were at it can we pick up Evan Mathis too?

After passing up multiple opportunities to shore up the O-Line I'm surprised by this.

Wasnt Jake a high pick at one time?

Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

While were at it can we pick up Evan Mathis too?

In this fantasy world, sure!

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

After passing up multiple opportunities to shore up the O-Line I'm surprised by this.

My thoughts exactly

Originally Posted by Northman

Wasnt Jake a high pick at one time?

He was the #1 overall pick.

Originally Posted by Northman

Wasnt Jake a high pick at one time?

First overall pick in 2008

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Yeah, I'd rather have Mathis, but I'd be interested to see what Long has left. In any case, maybe there's more wiggle room to this OL than people have been thinking. That was always my point with Mathis - we're piecing it together this year, we might as well try to make it look as good as possible.

He's only 30 but with those back to acl injuries that's a bit troubling.

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

definately happy we are at least kicking his tyres - i still can not believe Evan Mathis has not been round for a look

What are tyres and why would we kick someone in them?

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

He's only 30 but with those back to acl injuries that's a bit troubling.

Look, if he could just play the first 8 games, even that would be valuable. Just get through a few NFL starts to give Sambrailo a gradual introduction to the NFL, not "hey Rook! Welcome to the NFL! [POW!!]"

I'm sure the Broncos are going to give him a thorough physical before signing him.

But, the reason he got released is because he was being paid as the former #1 draft pick, and he's been injured and not living up to that the last 2 seasons.

This would be a huge signing if they can manage it. Gotta get it done. They cannot enter the season with some scrub or a rookie like Sambrailo as starting LT protecting Peyton's life. They CANNOT do that! And Jake Long is a pro-Bowl talent. No question, he's a HUGE impact player for the Broncos if healthy.

I would feel about 100% better about this season if they signed him.