WR Kerry Colbert, S Sammy Knight; First Official Visitors To Dove Valley

by John Bena on Feb 29, 2008 8:23 PM MST

The DP is reporting that the Broncos welcomed their first two visitors of the Free Agency period when the team hosted former Carolina Panthers WR Kerry Colbert, as well as former Jaguars safety Sammy Knight --

Colbert had 32 catches for Carolina last season. The USC product's best season was his rookie year in 2004 when he had 47 catches. With Javon Walker released, Denver is looking for a No. 2 receiver. Brandon Stokley will be the No. 3 receiver. The Broncos could use their No. 12 on a receiver such as Cal's DeSean Jackson.

Knight, 32, had 93 tackles and four interceptions for Jacksonville last year. Denver is looking starting safeties and he'd fit in. The Broncos have a need for safeties with John Lynch potentially on his way out of town, with free agent Nick Ferguson likely not returning and with restricted fee agent Hamza Abdullah potentially getting interest elsewhere.

While I agree there is a need for a wideout, there is no way the Broncos pick DeSean Jackson at #12.

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Yea,

Bill Williamson is a complete moron. He should come to MHR and get his information, because he sure as hell isn't doing any leg work around here. Blithering idiot!

2007=1995 all over again: http://www.milehighreport.com/story/2007/10/1/202724/157

by Tim Lynch on Feb 29, 2008 9:20 PM MST reply actions

Colbert

If I had to choose, I would take Colbert, but I am not too excited about either.

by PABlzrfn on Feb 29, 2008 10:00 PM MST reply actions

Depth

is rarely ever exciting.

Some of these guys will get a chance to make a name for themselves come training camp, but the really exciting thing is that Denver looks to be starting a rookie at WR. When I look at the depth in the WR draft, and I think about a guy like Earl Bennet (or one of about 5 or 6 other solid options), I get kinda geeked.

I am a firm believer that trial by fire is the most effective way to learn. I get tired of seeing us "ease" skill position players in, only to never fully take advantage of their skills, nor to encourage any skillset other than "professionalism" in them. I'm all for proffesionalism, but a rookie is a rookie. Put him out there as much as possible, get his mistakes out of the way, and lets move forward...

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 29, 2008 10:26 PM MST up reply actions

Heh

The Jackson pick is an absolute nightmare for me. I can't get over the feeling that Jackson is Peter Warrick 1.5.

Which is why Shanahan will probably do it.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Mar 1, 2008 1:19 AM MST reply actions

Jackson

is not what we are really looking for. Marshall and "Stoke'd" are enough of a threat to keep the SAF and DB's honest. Tony can keep your line backers guessing all day so I dont think Jackson would fit. I do think we will aquire a FA Wideout or draft late. Also I know Mike is good at trading up (Jay Cutler) so I wouldnt be shocked to find us having two top round picks for getting rid of a second and third or something like that. And I will always remind you the best WR ever was undrafted from Missouri Southern!

Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 1, 2008 1:27 AM MST reply actions

Hi Jon

I'm thinking Stoke is going to do his job when he's on the field in 3 WR sets, but he isn't an every down slot receiver.

I also agree that Scheff keeps the SAM and the SS honest. But I'd really like to see a #2 WR on the weakside pulling the FS. The majority of our formations will be I's or 2 TE, and the less teams can double Marshall the better he'll be.

I don't know enough about Jackson, but I'm also with you that a late pick or a FA may end up being a good answer.

By the way, glad to see you here at MHR and looking forward to hearing more of what you have to say!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Mar 1, 2008 5:52 AM MST up reply actions

I have the same feelings about Jackson as I did...

...with Ginn Jr.

He is a dynamic, multi-purpose threat with the potential to be a game-breaking player, and all for one simple reason--one of a kind explosiveness.

If there isn't a better value, then what's the point in not going BPA?

by WABronco on Mar 1, 2008 3:35 AM MST reply actions

Ray of Hope

Ben Troupe is still on the market. I hope we sign him and quick. I was also bumbling around ESPN last night and kind of noticed Tim Carter Formerly of the Clevland Browns (WR) who is a little smaller but I think could work well as a #2. I do feel Stoke is a slot and I do not feel Martinez or Taylor are our #2. The three I am thinking of in FA are Ben Troupe (TE) Tim Carter (WR) and Boss Bailey (LB). After that I think we could get away with one or two FA O-Line and maybe a D-Lineman but our recent Draft Success in this area (Dumervil/ Crowder/ Moss) leads me to believe we could get our money's worth in the draft.

Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 1, 2008 10:53 AM MST reply actions

While I'm here

Here's a link to ESPN's breakdown of those in the draft.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/position?id=1&draftyear=2008&action=login& amp;appRedirect=http%3A%2F%2Finsider.espn.go.com%2Fnfldraft%2Fdraft%2Ftracker%2Fposition%3Fid%3D1%26 draftyear%3D2008

-Adrian Arrington looks good for us and I think he would be a 2nd maybe even third rounder. After having to play behind manningham and samarJ the last two years (107 cth 1426 yrds 13.3 ypc)

-Todd Blythe while on a losing team (Iowa St) was phenominal. with a 4 yr average of 17.6 ypc and a total of 3096 yrds on 176 catches. These are equal to and slightly better than B-Marsh's 2 yrs in college (82 cth 1279 yrds 15.6 ypc)

I know college stats do not transfer to the NFL tit for tat but they give us a good barometer as to where they come from and if I remember correctly both Michigan (arignton) and Iowa St. are run first schools!

Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 1, 2008 11:15 AM MST reply actions

Broncos Re-sign Nate Jackson

Not much else to be said. I'm still holding out hope for Troupe however!

Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 1, 2008 2:06 PM MST reply actions

Kolbet

Broncos signed him to a 3 year deal according to Adam schefter

Baby TO My new Fav Player

by TommyTSlice on Mar 1, 2008 6:55 PM MST reply actions

Keary Colbert and Sammy Knight

I watched some of the clips of him on Youtube and if he can live of to the 2004 Rosebowl preformance then i am more than happy with him.

I dont know much about Sammy Knight but those are some good numbers, im sure we will be fine with him.

Go Broncos!

by dbroncos78087 on Mar 1, 2008 9:24 PM MST reply actions

On DeShaun Jackson...

So I've seen the guy firsthand, and it would be BAD for the Broncos to pursue this guy.

Last September when Cal came to Colorado State to play I was working with the CSU TV station so I got a field pass for walk-thrus and game day. We got to interview Jackson and the guy is TINY, plain and simple. I'm almost six feet tall, he was maybe a few inches shorter and looked like he weighed about 170. - not exactly the proper NFL build.

Anyways, to call him a WR would be a joke. He's a poor man's Maurice Jones-Drew. I would rather equate him to Reggie Bush, except without the running back part.

But.... He would be an excellent return man, if he gained got his weight to maybe 210-ish, and we all know the struggles the Broncos have had in the return game and to have a guy who's small and elusive with serious explosion would be nice.

But is he worth a first round draft pick....eh.

by binford04 on Mar 2, 2008 12:47 AM MST reply actions