Thread: Denver Broncos 2016 Free Agents

They seem to think so Joel. I do not know for sure but I know that the FO is pretty high on the guy. He has played a lot for us too the past couple of years. Maybe he can add a few more pounds of strength and not lose anything.

Originally Posted by underrated29

Those are my thoughts on who we keep and who we dont.

I agree on Todd Davis being the starter if Trev leaves. I think they think they can do for Davis what they did for both Trevathan and Marshall - take them from quality ST and backup to real good ILB

Originally Posted by underrated29

They seem to think so Joel. I do not know for sure but I know that the FO is pretty high on the guy. He has played a lot for us too the past couple of years. Maybe he can add a few more pounds of strength and not lose anything.

Yeah, I thought twice about sending that as a question, but I've been up since before the game, so I'd already hit enter by then.

Thanks for the response; I still have my doubts about a 230 lb. LB (even a coverage LB, though Arizona has a converted safety starting there at 220.)

Originally Posted by Joel

Yeah, I thought twice about sending that as a question, but I've been up since before the game, so I'd already hit enter by then.

Thanks for the response; I still have my doubts about a 230 lb. LB (even a coverage LB, though Arizona has a converted safety starting there at 220.)

I think our guys now are tweeners for your comparison both undersized.

Brian urlacher was a converted safety too

I'm a little surprised at how many are willing to let Trevathan walk. Granted, if he did he would probably end up an unknown somewhere like Wesley Woodyard, but he's a major cog in the defense for Denver. Replacing him won't be as easy as some have suggested IMO.

Originally Posted by SR

I'm a little surprised at how many are willing to let Trevathan walk. Granted, if he did he would probably end up an unknown somewhere like Wesley Woodyard, but he's a major cog in the defense for Denver. Replacing him won't be as easy as some have suggested IMO.

I wish he could stay - I wish they all could stay. I just think there's a good chance that we have some kind of secret linebacker machine somewhere. Trevathan himself came out of nowhere to be a star a couple of years ago. When he got hurt, we started using Marshall more, and I remember thinking, "He'll be okay, but he's no Trevathan." If anything, he's even better, though I love them both. I just think Davis might be that next guy - I know they're high on him, and if they have to make hard choices, I think they might be willing to give him a shot.

I'm not sure who would replace Jackson at this point - he might not be on the roster right now.

Originally Posted by Ziggy

It's been talked about throughout different threads, but I thought I'd create one for just Broncos free agents.

UFA's-
Von Miller
Evan Mathis
Antonio Smith
Vernon Davis
David Bruton
Malik Jackson
Danny Trevathan
Andre Caldwell
Ryan Harris
Brock Osweiler
Ronnie Hillman
Omar Bolden
Jordan Norwood
Tyler Polumbus
Kyle Williams
Shiloh Keo

RFA-
CJ Anderson
Brandon Marshall
Lerentee McCray
Josh Bush

ERFA-
Brandon McManus
Todd Davis
Bennie Fowler
Matt Paradis
Sam Brenner

I'd like to see Von (obviously), CJ, Marshall, and Brock as our top priorities. Depending on the contract Trevathan and Jackson are looking for it would be nice to keep both but I prefer to keep Jackson. Seems to be harder to find a good 3-4 DE. Also personally I think Vernon Davis hasn't had enough time in the offense to be productive especially with our issues with throwing the ball as a unit. I would like to see what he can do with a full off season to actually learn the playbook.

From the unrestricted guys, I expect us to sign Miller & Osweiler and let basically everybody else walk.

McManus obviously isn't going anywhere, and I think we'll be able to keep CJ Anderson for fairly cheap. We better re-sign Bennie MF'n Fowler!

Originally Posted by SR

I'm a little surprised at how many are willing to let Trevathan walk. Granted, if he did he would probably end up an unknown somewhere like Wesley Woodyard, but he's a major cog in the defense for Denver. Replacing him won't be as easy as some have suggested IMO.

He has already linked himself to the Bears. I don't want him to leave, I love him. Think he is an awesome player and much better than woody. Just doubt he stays.

I would love to keep both our inside backers Bruton may resign fairly cheap he just feels like he wants to be a Bronco his whole career, Bolden we should keep too as he has value at 3 positions. CJ isnt going anywhere nor is Brock or Von, Harris would be a good one to re sign as our swing tackle as Clady and Sambrilo will be back and maybe we move Schofield to guard. Jackson and some of the wr will be replaced in the draft this year as it seems deep with d line and wr.

Originally Posted by SR

I'm a little surprised at how many are willing to let Trevathan walk. Granted, if he did he would probably end up an unknown somewhere like Wesley Woodyard, but he's a major cog in the defense for Denver. Replacing him won't be as easy as some have suggested IMO.

Can't speak for others, but I'm far less "willing" than "resigned." Maybe Elway will surprise me and we keep everyone else AND Trevathan, maybe even Jackson,too; I dunno, think they'll raise the cap to an even $200 mil next year? Otherwise (again, speaking only for my own expectations) it feels like we always had to give up one DE and one ILB; we re-signed Wolfe and Marshalls an RFA, so that makes UFAs Jackson and Trevathan the odd men out.

Especially after winning a SB; tight as it was till the final 5:00, if Trevathan doesn't fall on that Int Ward fumbled inside our 10, that could've been game. Gotta thank that'll drive up the price that was already gonna be high for a key starter on a Championship team. Nice problem to have, but we've got many of them.

Originally Posted by Buff

From the unrestricted guys, I expect us to sign Miller & Osweiler and let basically everybody else walk.

McManus obviously isn't going anywhere, and I think we'll be able to keep CJ Anderson for fairly cheap. We better re-sign Bennie MF'n Fowler!

I gotta think at LEAST one of Bruton and Bolden stay given how huge they've consistently been on STs, plus what BroncoBuckeye said about safety depth. When Ward was out Bruton came up BIG early this year (we probably don't beat KC the first time without him, and then where would we be: Playing the AFCCG in Boston.) Bolden's been a great kick returner, too; was it the Pitt playoff where he had a big return at a key moment? Speaking of which:

Jordan Norwood has GOT to stay on this team. His fight all the way through 2014 camp for the final spot was the feel-good story of preseason, and tearing his ACL like, the next DAY, was the preseason heartbreaker. Then he miss that whole season, comes back, makes the team again, helps Manning back, and caps it with the longest punt return in SB history, nearly scoring (and still setting up a FG.) Plus he makes catches. Unless he wants like $3 mil/yr, keep him.

Originally Posted by underrated29

He has already linked himself to the Bears. I don't want him to leave, I love him. Think he is an awesome player and much better than woody. Just doubt he stays.

I forgot about that. I think flirting with Fox is a great way to ensure JFE won't even talk to his agent.

The way I see it:


Very Expensive (over 10 mill per)
Von Miller - close to 20
Brock Osweiler - roughly 12

Expensive (6-9 mill per)
Danny Trevathan - Low end, 6 or 7
Brandon Marshall - On the fringe, 5 or 6

Middle of the road (3-5 mill per)
I think all 3 are on the high end at 4 or 5
Evan Mathis
Antonio Smith
CJ Anderson

Fairly cheap (under 3 mill per)
Vernon Davis - High end, about 3, someone might overpay
David Bruton - High end, about 3, worth it
Andre Caldwell - Roughly 1.5
Ronnie Hillman - Maybe high end, around 2.5
Brandon McManus - High end, high pay for a kicker, roughly 3
Matt Paradis - Solid center, I hope we resign
Bennie Folwer - Solid role player, I want
Jordan Norwood - Solid player, good return man
Omar Bolden - Good depth, special teams player
Ryan Harris - Good depth
Tyler Polumbus - Good depth
Shiloh Keo - Good depth at a position that needed it

Role players that would be affordable. I hope we keep most of them. They're replacements wouldn't cost much more or less.
Kyle Williams (who)
Lerentee McCray
Josh Bush
Todd Davis
Sam Brenner

Originally Posted by Joel

I gotta think at LEAST one of Bruton and Bolden stay given how huge they've consistently been on STs, plus what BroncoBuckeye said about safety depth. When Ward was out Bruton came up BIG early this year (we probably don't beat KC the first time without him, and then where would we be: Playing the AFCCG in Boston.) Bolden's been a great kick returner, too; was it the Pitt playoff where he had a big return at a key moment? Speaking of which:

Jordan Norwood has GOT to stay on this team. His fight all the way through 2014 camp for the final spot was the feel-good story of preseason, and tearing his ACL like, the next DAY, was the preseason heartbreaker. Then he miss that whole season, comes back, makes the team again, helps Manning back, and caps it with the longest punt return in SB history, nearly scoring (and still setting up a FG.) Plus he makes catches. Unless he wants like $3 mil/yr, keep him.

Bolden has injury problems, but has flashed ability, so maybe he re-signs. Bruton is a great player and a great dude, but aging special teamers' jobs are never secure.

Jordan Norwoods are a dime a dozen, though he has performed admirably down the stretch, so maybe he can have Bubba Caldwell's spot.