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Broncos Sign First Draft Pick, Ink S Josh Barrett

The Denver Broncos on Thursday signed safety Josh Barrett, whom they selected in the seventh round (220th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft from Arizona State University. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Barrett (6-foot-3, 225 pounds) started 21 games during his final two seasons at Arizona State, where he totaled 10 takeaways (six interceptions, four fumble recoveries) during his collegiate career. An honorable mention All-Pacific-10 Conference pick as a junior, Barrett appeared in 47 career games (27 starts) for the Sun Devils and recorded 174 tackles (121 solo) along with 17 pass breakups.

As a senior in 2007, Barrett posted a career-high seven pass breakups while seeing time in 11 games (8 starts). He led ASU in tackles (82) and interceptions (3) as a 13-game starter during a junior campaign in which he earned honorable mention all-conference honors.

The Northern Class 4A Player of the Year as a senior at Reno High School in Reno, Nev., Josh Barrett was born on Nov. 22, 1984, in Reno, Nev.

Barrett is the first of the Broncos’ nine selections in the 2008 NFL Draft to sign a contract.

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Well,

It’s a start.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Tim Lynch on Jun 12, 2008 6:19 PM MDT reply actions  

Not who I expected for the first signing but then I guess I don’t really understand how signing goes down? It would be nice if they were all signed before camp.

by ThorpeBroncosfan on Jun 12, 2008 11:00 PM MDT reply actions  

They will all be signed

I think there is a prevailing “team first” attitude with the Broncos this year. That’s the kind of attitude that’s infectious to any rookie coming in. I also think that the want to prove something, as a team, has the players sharply focused. I’m confident that the Broncos will take advantage of the situation to make sure that they don’t have any contract issues by the time Training Camp starts.

My opinion, anyway =D

by Davus.X on Jun 13, 2008 8:31 AM MDT up reply actions  

I am not too sure about the "team first" attitude. With all of the

predictions of 2000 yards, 100 catches, interceptions, ect….it seems like this team might have a ME first attitude. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing, but we all know how the ME first attitudes work in San Diego or Cincinnati.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Tim Lynch on Jun 13, 2008 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but...

...I think they are more saying that to get the fans and themselves pumped up for this year.

There is nothing you cannot be, there is nothing you cannot do. There is nothing you cannot have.

by sirsam on Jun 13, 2008 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions  

In defense of both those guys...

... Selvin Young did not say “prediction” specifically… he stated it as a goal, which is more benign than an all out prediction… I am sure that the guy is full aware that any 2000 yard rusher would need a lot of help from the rest of his team. I’m hoping that goal is more of a statement of his confidence in an impoved offensive line.

As far as Marshall goes, he did say that he’d like to get a hundred catches, but ended his interview by saying:

I don’t want a hundred balls to myself. Which (I mean) I do, but I want the ball spread out, too, so it’ll make the team better

To me, that speaks volumes.

by Davus.X on Jun 13, 2008 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions  

Ok,

I am sold. Go Broncos!!! :)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Tim Lynch on Jun 13, 2008 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

Interesting note

Not only did I graduate from ASU, I share a birthday with Josh as well.

by Darin H on Jun 13, 2008 11:22 AM MDT reply actions  

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