Matt Lepsis Retires
ESPN.com just reported that Lepsis has decided to retire. He said he wasn't playing up to the level he would like to and he decided that it would not be fair to the team to keep playing through the end of the contract.
The article can be found here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3176167
From the article:
"Mike would call me out for not playing very well [this season] and I had to agree with him," Lepsis told The Post. "I'd say, 'You're right, I'm playing like crap.' I didn't want to go make all that money and not give the team what I was supposed to. I could definitely still go out and play a few more years, but that's not what I wanted to do."
I have to say, I am very impressed with Lepsis and the way he's handled this. I would imagine that most of the players in the NFL would try to stay on and play out their contracts, even if they were hurting their team. I don't think that Lepsis was damaging the team this year or anything, but there were some times that he got beat when he maybe wouldn't have in the past few years. That's still better than most of the tackles in the league, but maybe not quite up to Lepsis's level.
It's just nice to see that there are still some players who aren't just out for themselves. Lepsis has been a great player for a long time and I wish him well in his life after football.
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Huge, huge news.
Nalen was (and remains) my strongest candidate for retirement, with Lepsis 2nd and Hamilton 3rd. This is why I've felt that we should get two o-linemen for depth in the draft. With this announcement by Lepsis that guessing seems more like a sure thing.
As sad as it is to see such a good guy like Lespis go, I believe we have the youth and quality to absorb the impact of the loss of these veterans. We will also (as I've pointed out) get a little cap space from retirements.
Watch for Nalen to go, and possibly Lynch (SAF) and maybe even Elam.
by Steve Nichols on Jan 1, 2008 2:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yup, HT...
by Claaaaas on Jan 1, 2008 2:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The savings
4.75 Mill in '09
Not bad.
by Steve Nichols on Jan 1, 2008 3:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I think there is a cap hit in 2008
Personally, I kinda hope that Matt does not file the retirement papers just yet. I have often heard it takes more than a full year to fully recover from knee surgery so I would have liked to see him give it a shot in training camp. But I have a ton of respect for a player who recognizes that they are not performing up to expectations and who also wants to give the team as much time as possible to find other options.
by MattR on Jan 1, 2008 11:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I missed a bonus
by MattR on Jan 2, 2008 1:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Class Act.
Speaking of the draft, I've stepped up over at SBNation's Mocking the Draft to represent the Broncos in their first interactive mock draft of the season. Like I said over there, I'd cede the point there to TSG if he'd like it, but I obviously wouldn't mind going through with it. Before the pick is made, I will discuss it with everyone interested here.
As a heads' up, I'm leaning towards James Laurinitis, Kenny Phillips or Dan Connor in the first round. Considering Javon Walker's recent press conference, I'll look to recoup the second round pick we invested on him via trade as well. Any other input and/or constructive critizism is welcome. Cheers!
by ejruiz on Jan 1, 2008 3:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just draft anybody who knows how to tackle
Don't expect anything higher than a 4th for a banged up Walker, of course that could change if his medical status improves.
by Arctic Bronco on Jan 1, 2008 8:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Except in the case of Lepsis.
Still, a rowdy mascot or an attendant may not be such a major risk, given what we saw out of "professional" players this year.
by Steve Nichols on Jan 2, 2008 5:50 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
**Rey Maualuga**
by Claaaaas on Jan 2, 2008 10:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Two Things
Two, Guru can we get that Raider Image banner ad out of here? What's the deal with that? The only Raider Image I can think of is double-digits in the loss column again....
by Donkey on Jan 1, 2008 4:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's kind of funny
by Steve Nichols on Jan 1, 2008 4:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Sad to see a quality Bronco go
I agree with HT, we should get two OL draft picks.
by Arctic Bronco on Jan 1, 2008 8:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Sad to see him go.
by docescobar07 on Jan 3, 2008 11:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Lepsis
by broncodude793 on Jan 5, 2008 12:39 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

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