Horse Tracks 3/6/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 6, 2009 5:00 AM MST in Horse Tracks

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DP - Mike Klis says that Brandon Marshall will only be a restricted free agent after the 2009 season, although it seems that's only the case if there's not a new Collective Bargaining Agreement by that time. Meanwhile, the Broncos are hosting former Browns' CB Travis Daniels on Monday.

DP - Krieger is alreading proclaiming that McD is making the same mistakes as Shanny.

NFL - The Patriots have replaced Jabar Gaffney by dealing a 5th-round pick to the Eagles for WR Greg Lewis and Philly's 7th-rounder in 2010. New England also agreed to terms with CB Shawn Springs and re-signed LB Eric Alexander, P Chris Hanson and S James Sanders.

NFL - Tampa Bay re-signed three players - TE Jerramy Stevens, S Jermaine Phillips and WR Cortez Hankton.

NFL - The Browns signed TE Robert Royal to replace Kellen Winslow.

NFL - New Orleans agreed to terms with FB Heath Evans and released their old fullback, Mike Karney.

NFL - P Dirk Johnson has left Arizona to sign with the Redskins.

NFP - Kyle Boller visited with Oakland.

SI - Baltimore has told K Matt Stover thanks for the memories.

SI - The Jets are feeling the pinch, telling their business employees to take two weeks of unpaid leave.

NFL - Bills RB Marshawn Lynch pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge.

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This was pretty interesting from Scout's Inc. in the Krieger article

Scouts Inc. grades free agents on a scale of 1-100, with 60-69 being an “average starter,” and 50-59 a “good backup.” Eleven of the Broncos’ 12 signees graded out in those two categories. The 12th, Dawkins, graded out in the 70s, as a “good player.”

by ohiobronco on Mar 6, 2009 5:07 AM MST reply actions

But thats what we are trying to do....

Get tru this year by putting a competitive defnse on the field.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Mar 6, 2009 5:28 AM MST reply actions

I agree

by ohiobronco on Mar 6, 2009 7:06 AM MST up reply actions

yep

by Royal With Cheese on Mar 6, 2009 8:00 AM MST up reply actions

Krieger

I note that, while Krieger is pointing out that none of the signings were “great” players, he doesn’t provide the rankings for any of the players Denver released or didn’t re-sign. (I can’t find these rankings…if anyone has access to them, I’d love to see them!) At least the players that Denver has signed have produced at some level in the NFL. Seems like many here at MHR have already picked up a trend: sign average, experienced players with GOOD character for the short term, then let the team grow from the draft with those veterans bringing the young players along.

Another issue: did everyone outside of MHR miss the fact that the Dawkins deal is effectively two years, $9 million? If Dawkins lasts longer as a productive player, then the contract is well worth it! If he slides faster than expected…it’s not a big deal.

Here it is, early Friday morning, and I’m already riled up. Going to be a good day. :o)

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Mar 6, 2009 8:29 AM MST reply actions

I don’t need the Scouts Inc ratings to know that none of the players released from last year were more than a “good backup” at best.

Maybe Dre Bly would have been higher – but that just proves that these ratings are all smoke and mirrors. Only Bronco fans know how bad Bly is.

by hallandnash on Mar 6, 2009 8:33 AM MST up reply actions

Paymah visiting the Ravens

They must like Denver DBs..

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Mar 6, 2009 9:22 AM MST reply actions

i hate the Post

and all the “fans” who seem content with writing off McDaniels before he coaches a single game

what a bunch of negative nancys

by lolcopter on Mar 6, 2009 9:26 AM MST reply actions

also

yeah, leach was a great guy who kind of got screwed by the organization but people are acting like he was their favorite player or something

our special teams has been awful, and as a long snapper he is part of that. fan favorite or not, i will loose no sleep over releasing a long snapper/TE. if he’s so good, another team will pick him up. i hardly qualify him as a “great player.”

by lolcopter on Mar 6, 2009 9:28 AM MST up reply actions