Thread: ware restructures

As best as I can tell from reading all the reports, Ware is still not under contract for next season when he will be 35. So, this should be his last year. He's been suffering from bulging disk problems in his back. We'll have to see how well he holds up this season. They want to reduce him to a 3rd down specialist.

This is the worst loss the Broncos could have suffered, if he had retired or left. Ware is a Hall of Fame Player who was named to 9 pro-bowls in 11 seasons. Shane Ray is a nice player, but like replacing Elway or Shannon Sharpe or Peyton, you cannot really replace a Hall of Famer. Whoever takes his place will simply not be as good as he was.

His intellect and unsurpassed defensive knowledge has made him the unquestioned leader on that defense. I would go so far as to say that without him the defense simply would not be the same quality.

Originally Posted by dogfish

we need him back, and it's nice to free up the cap space-- too bad we already lost all our most important free agents, but oh well, i guess. . . i'm really wondering how hard von is gonna stick it to us. . .

Does the word ramrod mean anything to you?

Originally Posted by Cugel

As best as I can tell from reading all the reports, Ware is still not under contract for next season when he will be 35. So, this should be his last year. He's been suffering from bulging disk problems in his back. We'll have to see how well he holds up this season. They want to reduce him to a 3rd down specialist.

This is the worst loss the Broncos could have suffered, if he had retired or left. Ware is a Hall of Fame Player who was named to 9 pro-bowls in 11 seasons. Shane Ray is a nice player, but like replacing Elway or Shannon Sharpe or Peyton, you cannot really replace a Hall of Famer. Whoever takes his place will simply not be as good as he was.

His intellect and unsurpassed defensive knowledge has made him the unquestioned leader on that defense. I would go so far as to say that without him the defense simply would not be the same quality.

It sounds like they're going try to more snaps for Barrett and Ray in effort to Ware fresh and healthy. As a platoon Ray and Barrett actual did as well as Ware.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

It sounds like they're going try to more snaps for Barrett and Ray in effort to Ware fresh and healthy. As a platoon Ray and Barrett actual did as well as Ware.

Yup. That's how it looks. Ware is a huge defensive leader in the locker room, regardless of how many snaps he takes. I remember hearing other DL talk about him breaking down film. He'd say "see this tendency? When the OG does this it means they are going to run here." And the other guys look at each other and say "did you see that?" And the other guy says "no, did you?" Ware is like the Peyton Manning of the defense. Always studying. Always prepared.

And that is a big reason why he cannot be replaced.

Thanks, DeMarcus!

I think this is the first bit of Good news since free agency started. We did sign that Chiefs OL but he's just a guy imho.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5h

After visiting with OT Russell Okung today, Steelers scheduled to meet this week w/ Denver's Ryan Harris and SD's Chris Hairston, per source

It has been reported many times that the Broncos wanted to also restructure Harris's contract, and Harris said himself he wanted to stay with the Broncos. It appears that either Ryan has second thoughts now, or his agent does for him to be meeting with the Steelers.

All broncos FA's agents are after big pay days. We shall see. Harris can go for all I care. OL was bad. Elway is already renovating the offense.

Originally Posted by NightTerror218

Jeff legwold @Jeff_legwold

Ware and #Broncos finish re-structure, he got 2M to sign ... He and team see his role as third-down rusher. Important player in locker room.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5h

After visiting with OT Russell Okung today, Steelers scheduled to meet this week w/ Denver's Ryan Harris and SD's Chris Hairston, per source

It has been reported many times that the Broncos wanted to also restructure Harris's contract, and Harris said himself he wanted to stay with the Broncos. It appears that either Ryan has second thoughts now, or his agent does for him to be meeting with the Steelers.

Yet again I wonder whom agent's really represent. We drafted Harris as a starting RT just before Kubiak left for Houston, where they reunited soon after Harris and Dennison left Denver, so it was no surprise Harris followed both his coaches BACK to Denver. He knows the system and coaches, who also know him very well. He's no star, but has solid starting experience on BOTH sides, which nice insurance (especially if we release Clady.)

If Pitt offers him a contract worth $5M more his agents commission will still be about $½M more.