Thread: Broncos sign T JaWuan James

Originally Posted by Buff

Elway signed Stephenson for $14 million over 3 years in 2016. Franklin signed with the Chargers for $36 million over 5 years and $20 million guaranteed in 2015...

Granted, Stephenson was terrible - but the deals weren't really close, let alone "a lot more money."

He said on the radio yesterday that he told his agent when he got the FA deal with the Chargers "tell the Broncos I will come back for less." They weren't interested. They wanted Stephenson.

Originally Posted by Cugel

He said on the radio yesterday that he told his agent when he got the FA deal with the Chargers "tell the Broncos I will come back for less." They weren't interested. They wanted Stephenson.

Did he say that or you are interpreting what he said as Denver wasn't interested?

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Most important for me is how they answer the question 'can I trust this guy?' Orlando says some obvious shit, but I feel like he's got my back. If that makes sense.

debo is definitely that dude you want on your side in a dark alley, or a bar fight. . .

Originally Posted by Elevation inc

I could see that, but I would be pretty upset if a franchise QB was there and we passed for a TE....We can have Kelce 2.0 all day but if we cant fix QB it wont matter. Also heard Detroit has interest in him as well as Buffalo....good for him if he goes that high....

10 Is too rich for a TE unless it’s a generational prospect. This dude is not generational that I know Of.

White, Haskins, Lock or trade back. We can help our team soooooo much if we gain early picks in this draft. I really like Risner and the 3 big TEs if my top 3 aren't around. Wouldn't be mad if we got the Sooner Guard or Michigan MLB either if we trade back.

We get Risner and Irv Smith or Fant and we are a much better team immediately.

On the offensive side, Elway and Fangio see James as a player who could potentially fill a void at the right tackle position.

“Like I said, we think he’s a perfect system fit for us,” Elway said. “He’s had five great years down there in Miami, but [we] really think he can solidify that right tackle [position] and that’s our expectation.”

Added Fangio: “[He’s a] good athlete with length and size to him, and I like that he’s in the middle of his career. I think he’s got the chance to be a Bronco for a long time.”

https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/j...e-of-free-agen

Originally Posted by GEM

Anyone listen to Orlando on the fan? He's actually pretty damn good!

Everyone hates DMac but I’ve been checking in with the Big Al replacements (Orlando, Chad Brown, Nalen).

Orlando was good but Nalen I have really enjoyed. He’s going to be tough to beat.

I have no clue as to the validity of this, but curious what our local football junkies think:

Report: Dolphins 'laughing' at Broncos for signing Ja'Wuan James

https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-bro...mes-130244536/

how can the dolphins be laughing at anyone?

They are the dolphins.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I have no clue as to the validity of this, but curious what our local football junkies think:

Report: Dolphins 'laughing' at Broncos for signing Ja'Wuan James

https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-bro...mes-130244536/

Apparently Dolphins fans are denying the validity of it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/miamidolphi...RC&sh=f24d4b3c

Talking s*** about our players as soon as they walk out the door...a timeless Dolphins tradition

Guessing they're desperate for fans to have the perception that the FO did the right thing

Who are these "some in Miami", considering we've just had a regime change in the coaching room and there's no around of any real authority who've had hands-on experience coaching James??

Secondly, we've had a LONG LIST of questionable OLinemen in Miami who've required assistance on nearly EVERY passing down since James was drafted by us, but I don't remember (having actually watched the games) that James was ever one of them, other than when he was up against a real stud pass-rusher. Think Dallas Thomas and Billy Turner, Steen, Urbik, Douglas, Bushrod, as well as Sterup and Young in 2018 -- all those guys needed assistance on every down basically. And before James showed up we had some complely disastrous tackles like Jason Fox and Tyson Claybo (<shivers>), and a few other fill-ins who were nearly all absolutely terrible!

Broncos current assistant O-line coach is our former assistant O-line coach (Chris Kuper). I imagine if there were any truth to this bulls****, he would have sounded the alarm bells.

seems pretty sensationalist. he might not be the best RT in the game today, but he's far from the worst. he's a good tackle, and there aren't a lot of those out there.

I'm not real worried about it. Kuper knows him, he'd be well aware if it was as bad as the spin is claiming.

I have to think Kuper, who is familiar with him, and Munchak were consulted on this before it happened. So, I'm not too worried.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I have to think Kuper, who is familiar with him, and Munchak were consulted on this before it happened. So, I'm not too worried.

To be honest I think walterfootball.com has a valid take on the signing:

http://www.walterfootball.com/freeagents2019OT.php


Broncos sign OT Ja'Wuan James (4 years, $52 million): B+ Grade
There have been many foolish big-money signings today, but this is definitely not one of them. The Broncos made a terrific move in acquiring Ja'Wuan James even though they'll be paying him more than any other right tackle in the NFL.

James was the 18th-ranked player in my Top 100 NFL Free Agents list, and he plays a very important position. He also provides a huge, much-needed upgrade on the offensive line. The Broncos had horrible play at right tackle last year, and this signing will change that.

A couple of other things to consider: James is just 26 (27 in June), so he still has plenty of time to improve his overall game. James has been stellar at times for the Dolphins, though not so much last year because of a strained patellar tendon. He should be 100 percent by training camp, so he figures to perform on a high level once again for his new team.

This signing won't be in the "A" range because it's not a bargain, but I think a B+ is certainly warranted.


Read more: http://www.walterfootball.com/freeag...#ixzz5idDSyseP

Originally Posted by Elevation inc

To be honest I think walterfootball.com has a valid take on the signing:

http://www.walterfootball.com/freeagents2019OT.php


Broncos sign OT Ja'Wuan James (4 years, $52 million): B+ Grade
There have been many foolish big-money signings today, but this is definitely not one of them. The Broncos made a terrific move in acquiring Ja'Wuan James even though they'll be paying him more than any other right tackle in the NFL.

James was the 18th-ranked player in my Top 100 NFL Free Agents list, and he plays a very important position. He also provides a huge, much-needed upgrade on the offensive line. The Broncos had horrible play at right tackle last year, and this signing will change that.

A couple of other things to consider: James is just 26 (27 in June), so he still has plenty of time to improve his overall game. James has been stellar at times for the Dolphins, though not so much last year because of a strained patellar tendon. He should be 100 percent by training camp, so he figures to perform on a high level once again for his new team.

This signing won't be in the "A" range because it's not a bargain, but I think a B+ is certainly warranted.


Read more: http://www.walterfootball.com/freeag...#ixzz5idDSyseP

My biggest concern with him is the injury bug. If he can avoid...or even minimize that, I have high hopes.

Didn't they reject trading him to us last year? All I need to know.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

Didn't they reject trading him to us last year? All I need to know.

That’s my philosophy. If he was so terrible, why not trade him to us last year when they could’ve gotten something and “fleeced” us. Whatever.