Thread: Broncos Off-season News/Rumor Thread

Originally Posted by UnderArmour

Alex Gibbs left the Falcons last year if I'm not mistaken. I think we'd go back to him before trying someone new.

I would love to see Alex back on our sidelines, but there was/is some bad blodd between he and Shanahan over the way his boy was let go very unceremoniously (fired?) a couple years back. We have a much better chance of getting HH in here before we get Gibbs - either of them would be a HUGE improvement over what we currently have.

From Clinton Portis On Restructuring Contract to Stay a Redskin

"Man, I'd love to be back here," Portis said. "I love my teammates and love the organization, but that's on them. I feel like I'll be here, but if it don't work out you can't hold your head down about it. I gave and left everything I had on the field, and it's up to them to make that decision. It's on them. I don't know what they're going to do, and right now I'm under contract with the Washington Redskins for the next four years. That's where I plan to be."

If they cut his ass, give Henry his bong, kick him out of dove Valley, and hand his check to Portis.

So we can watch him limp off the field after every run.

Originally Posted by Bronco9798

So we can watch him limp off the field after every run.

At least it would be a 30 yard gain!

broncos notes
Lynch sees "unfinished business"
By The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 01/08/2008 12:02:11 AM MST


John Lynch (Post file)After returning from a short family vacation, veteran safety John Lynch went on his television show Monday night sounding like he wanted to continue playing.

But Lynch wouldn't fully commit to coming back to the Broncos for his 16th season in the NFL.

"I still love the game of football," Lynch said during his show on KCNC-4.

Lynch said during the show he still needs to talk to coach Mike Shanahan about coming back. It is believed Lynch wants to return if he will continue to have a large role in the defense. In the past, Lynch has said he doesn't want to be a situational player. Lynch, 36, said he will make his decision soon.

Lynch went on to say he came to Denver to help the Broncos win the Super Bowl and

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that "unfinished business lends to me wanting to come back."
Footnotes.

According to the Ed Block Courage Award website, the Broncos' recipient of the annual award for 2007 is defensive end John Engelberger. Players vote for a teammate who exemplifies courage during the season. Winners from each NFL team will be honored in March. . . . The Broncos' coaching staff still is in player-evaluation meetings, and the future of coaches, in particular defensive boss Jim Bates, has yet to be determined.

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Some Foxsports rumors:

Broncos could go after Bears Berrian?

There are good options at receiver if the Broncos decide to release Javon Walker. Chicago's Bernard Berrian, New Orleans' David Patten, Arizona's Bryant Johnson and Seattle's D.J. Hackett are among the top receivers who are scheduled to be free agents in March. -- Colorado Springs Gazette

Will Denver grab Cards Dansby?

Broncos could look to upgrade at the linebacker position. Arizona's Karlos Dansby, New England's Tedy Bruschi, Chicago's Lance Briggs, Detroit's Boss Bailey (brother of Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey) and Atlanta's Demorrio Williams are some of the linebackers scheduled to be free agents. -- Colorado Springs Gazette

Broncos won't get chance at Haynesworth or Allen?

The Broncos need defensive linemen, but top linemen command a lot of money in free agency. Players like Tennessee tackle Albert Haynesworth or Kansas City's Jared Allen either will get the franchise player tag, which means they can't negotiate with other teams, or exorbitant contracts that likely would price the Broncos out. -- Colorado Springs Gazette

Broncos could dump DC Bates

The Broncos' coaching staff still is in player-evaluation meetings, and the future of coaches, in particular defensive boss Jim Bates, has yet to be determined. -- Denver Post

No mention of trading Javon there: http://msn.foxsports.com/rumors/nfl

please god don't bring in teddy bruschi!! enough with the fossils already, aren't they ever going to learn their lesson? dansby, on the other hand, would be an extremely welcome addition-- but i still think the cards will franchise him if they can't get a deal done. . .

Skins expected to go after Bill Cowher
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has a track record of spending liberally on his coaching staff, and the search for Joe Gibbs' replacement will be closely watched. Current assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams will likely be a strong candidate. Several veteran players contacted in the last few days said that if Gibbs did leave -- a development they then regarded as unlikely -- they felt Williams should inherit the job. Under his current contract he would receive $1 million if he is passed over for it. Assistant head coach-offense Al Saunders has previous NFL experience, but his management of the team's offense has been criticized since he arrived in Washington for the 2006 season. Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher has been approached by several NFL teams, but insisted he is taking a two year sabbatical from the NFL. However two NFL general managers contacted in recent days said they would expect the Redskins to contact him in the event Gibbs left. -- Washington Post

Originally Posted by dogfish

please god don't bring in teddy bruschi!! enough with the fossils already, aren't they ever going to learn their lesson? dansby, on the other hand, would be an extremely welcome addition-- but i still think the cards will franchise him if they can't get a deal done. . .

I love Teddy as a player none better at playing as all heart team..

Love to have a character player like him on the team for all the newbies, but his is older than dirt.

That's been our problem. We have not built this defense through the draft until very recently..............3/4 of our secondary were Free agent signings............half of our Defensive line.................And now with Wilson gone, only DJ and Gold remain and Winborn, FA, will beat him out for Will next season................Correction, abdullah was not our draft pick either. So, the entire Secondary.

Gold was technically a free agent as well.

WTH is going on, nfl network reported Bates fired and then the article disappeared??? I can't find anymore about it.

Originally Posted by broncogirl7

WTH is going on, nfl network reported Bates fired and then the article disappeared??? I can't find anymore about it.

Maybe they couldn't confirm it, or were informed that they were wrong.

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

Maybe they couldn't confirm it, or were informed that they were wrong.

Could be. I have been to every site I can think of and am unable to find anything. I'll try TV in a moment.

Anybody see the latest stiff's Cleveland is dangling?