Horse Tracks 3/5/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 5:16 AM MST in Horse Tracks Comment 36 comments

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DP - By adding QB Chris Simms and RBs Lamont Jordan and J.J. Arrington, Denver's free-agent haul has brought them 12 new players. Simms agreed to a hefty 2-year, $6 million deal. More on Simms from The Tennessean.

DP - Kenny Peterson agreed to stay in Denver for three more years.

DP - Kubes decided he couldn't part with David Anderson and matched the Broncos' offer.

MorningCall - Eagles President Joe Banner is trying to spin the departure of Brian Dawkins.

NFL - The Cowboys have finally decided to bid T.O. farewell. Folks, don't even say it. Charles Robinson agrees.

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NFP - Matt Bowen adds his former-player take on the McDaniels/Cutler situation. It's more speculation, but at least he adds the players' perspective.

Post-Dispatch - Torry Holt has reportedly asked the Rams for his release.

Dallas - The Cowboys have also cut S Roy Williams

Y! - Laveranues Coles agreed to a 4-year deal with Cincinnati.

Y! - Baltimore re-signed Ray Lewis and added C Matt Birk, formerly of the Vikings.

Y! - Kurt Warner's new deal in Arizona is for 2 years and $23 million, with $19 million guaranteed.

Y! - Detroit agreed to terms with CB Phillip Buchanon and DT Grady Jackson, two players in whom Denver was reportedly interested.

Y! - San Francisco agreed to terms with former Chefs QB Damon Huard.

Y! - CB Jabari Greer agreed to join the Saints.

ESPN - DE Demetric Evans has agreed to terms with the 49ers.

Y! - The Jets re-signed PK Jay Feely for another year.

Y! - Michael Crabtree underwent a successful surgery yesterday.

SI - Ross Tucker questions the wisdom in handing out big guarantees.

Y! - The Giants have loaded up their front 7.

AZR - The AZ Republic caught up with former Bronco LB Seth Joyner.

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I'll say it.

T.O. on a one year deal.

How many 'f' characters do you see in the folowing sencence?

Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.

Answer: 6

by broncodude793 on Mar 5, 2009 5:52 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You want this team divided before they even get a chance to mesh? Seriously?

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 5:58 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Not enough vets on offense to keep TO in check!

That would be a real bad move.

by bronco-Maine-iac on Mar 5, 2009 6:21 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

actually TO for a one year deal might not be bad!

Dawkins will kill him and say “anyone else not a TEAM player?” That’s worth a million!

"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 5, 2009 12:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

If this were to happen before they had to play actual games,

then I’m all for Jon’s idea.

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I sense a little humor here,

but if that was true he would have done that when they both played in Philly

by adamriggs on Mar 5, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Never

I would never want him on the Broncos. I don’t care if he is as good as Jerry Rice.

by stedtfeld on Mar 5, 2009 6:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Never!!!!!!!!! Not even if he is better than Jerry Rice.

by ThorpeBroncosfan on Mar 5, 2009 6:28 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

T.O.?

No way. The Broncos are trying to build a champion. Not destroy one from within. That is all he does. “The player” as Parcells would say.

It is too bad because his career numbers would surely get him into the Hall on the first ballot if he wasn’t such a schmoe.

Oh yeah, he couldn’t carry Rice’s jock.

by precisiontint on Mar 5, 2009 8:08 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Interesting point....

The Broncos have given a total of less than $40 mill in guaranteed money to all 12 FAs combined. Redskins gave $41 mill to one player (Haynesworth).

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 5, 2009 8:29 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

sniff sniff

that’s my teammate… that’s my quarterback… it’s unfair. *sniff *sniff

by tunga77 on Mar 5, 2009 9:09 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Expecto Patronum, TO Dementor!!!!

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Mar 5, 2009 9:47 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Good one!

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Mar 5, 2009 9:47 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

TO sucks the soul out of teams...

SF – never been the same since….
Eagles – ditto (yes they make the playoffs, but again, can’t get over the hump)
Cowgirls – major setback… and NO, Roy isn’t the answer….

Next victim?? My prediction: Vikings, Seahawks, 49rs (yes, Singletary factor), and the Skins of course (even though they said they wouldn’t…)….

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Mar 5, 2009 10:03 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL Harry Potter... good times.

I picked the wrong weekend to quit sniffing glue...

by papigrande on Mar 5, 2009 4:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

the Arrington deal

it looks like his salary won’t be guaranteed for 2009, due to an injury he failed to disclose, involving a torn meniscus in his knee. He played on the hurt knee in the SuperBowl and was keeping it under wraps so it wouldn’t affect his free agency. ooops.

So he looks like a get out of jail free “card”. If he performs, we pay him, but if his injuries give him trouble, we are free to cut him. Another great signing and smart contract.

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 5, 2009 9:56 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

that’s interesting. Great scoop there, Styg. And yes, smart work by the Broncos.

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 10:14 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

It also looks like Denver is expecting Darryl Reid to compete at OLB… I have to say I didn’t see that one coming…

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 5, 2009 9:59 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

I noticed that too...

so far I’m pretty impressed with these guys on a personnel level. Other than the way they mishandled that fiasco this weekend they seem to be collecting a lot of very solid performers for relatively little money.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 5, 2009 10:14 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously?

A 288 lb. linebacker? Really?

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 10:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

They are in your links...

I think? I’m sure I read those in the Post…

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 5, 2009 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I did go back and see that...

But is that really possible?

Where did you see the Arrington news?

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 5, 2009 11:43 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

rotoworld

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 5, 2009 1:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Levon Kirkland.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Mar 6, 2009 3:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

could this just be for a Hybrid scheme maybe?

I just dont see him as fast enough for LB

"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 5, 2009 2:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He's faster than most TE's.

And some WR’s. I think his problem was that he couldn’t play a 2 gap, or was too small, or something. I’m excited that he might be our “pass rush specialist.” Every good 3-4 needs a Demarcus Ware, Shawne Merriman, or Joey Porter. I think this might be our guy. I see him as likely to compete at both DE and OLB, like Ware.

I picked the wrong weekend to quit sniffing glue...

by papigrande on Mar 5, 2009 4:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

So not to be totally confused here

We have DOOM, Moss, Woodyard and now Reid as Pass Rush LB’s? So that leave Spence DJ and Davis in the Middle and Boss/ Green on the other side? Forgive me if I seem a little concerned

"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 5, 2009 4:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs