Broncos sign Casey Wiegmann to 2-year deal
by John Bena on Jun 17, 2009 11:47 AM MDT
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PrintA little bit of good news for Broncos fans. The Broncos and center Casey Wiegmann have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract.
Wiegmann, who was actually under contract for 2009, made his first Pro Bowl in 2008 after starting all 16 games for injured Tom Nalen. After considering retirement, Wiegmann decided to come back, but voiced his desire for a new deal.
Wiegmann deserved the deal, and most importantly went about it in all the right ways. Wiegmann was involved in every offseason workout with the team but one, an excused absence for a family function.
That, my friends, is how you handle your business. The Broncos signed Wiegmann for the reasons I stated on MHR Radio last week. It made football sense to bring him back at a bigger number.
Congrats to Wiegmann for getting a well-deserved bump in pay while showing the younger guys how business inshandled in the National Football League!
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great... we sign a center and not the WR or QB
JK lol at least some players still act like professionals
"Have you ever heard of the emancipation proclamation?"
- "I don't listen to hip-hop"
"Born like this / Into this"
I'll take a great center
over a dozen wide receivers any day. Top notch centers are hard to find. WRs are a dime a dozen given the right system.
by SlowWhiteGuy on Jun 17, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Cool
wonder what the boo-birds/he’s running everybody out of town will make of this?
Sorry, that was uncalled for.
It’s great news and it’s nice to see a bright spot amid the June gloom.
:D
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
That IS good news
I hope Brandon is paying attention but I’m not counting on it. Still, it’s relief that a key member of the line has been taken care of. I only hope we see more good news of this type.
"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen
Good...
the line is intact, solidified and will lead the Broncos to more winning
fader nation is a conquered nation
Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!
+1 way to go Casey
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
This proves that it can happen when done the right way
Congrats and well deserved to Casey!!
First renegotiated contract in the McDaniels era, right? I really like McD’s priorities, his judge of character and his sense of fairness. Bobby Turner stays, Rick Dennison stays, the Veteran lineman gets a pay raise. This team can really go far if things keep working out this way!
broncorat
They renegotiated DJ waaaaay
back in January.
by SlowWhiteGuy on Jun 17, 2009 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions
That seems like an eternity ago!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jun 17, 2009 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions
great news!
because of mcD eveyone wants out. yeah, ok DP and MSM. apparently weigmann likes the direction! so shove that up your rear end E!spn
"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall
GET TO CAMP BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wha-What?
Good news? No way! Hang on, let me clean my monitor. THis must be a misprint. Or Cheetos stuck to the thing. No…it really is.
God be praised!
Congrats Casey...after demolishing Kris Jenkins you deserved this my man...
And Marshall, you pain in the arse….this is how you get business done.
Guys like Weigmann are the types you cheer for.
Peace!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
+100000000
Gotta dust of the plusses for that Jenkins comment, boydy! SO TRUE!
Class act, Mr. Weigmann — couldn’t be happier to have you leading the charge for our offense!!
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions
good news? In Dove Valley?
I refuse or unaccept this.
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The last 24 hours are giving me whiplash.
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions
GREAT!
We’ve been kinda lucky at center for quite a few years and especially so by picking him up last year.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
I concur with everything written in these replies
1. This is the right way to go about your business.
2. This keeps our line looking strong for at least two more years.
I wonder if Marshall was healthy would he have even shown up then? I know that he can’t participate, but being a member of the team is worth more than you can know. When you decide to spend your rehab apart from your teammates, you’re only hurting yourself. I can see Cutler taking advantage of his absence by texting him… “Dude, you gotta ask for a trade. Come play with me in Chicago. Don’t let this get out, but the recievers here SUCK!!”
LOL
We don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks. - Calvin
+1 to #'s one and two
and LoL to the latter!
First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jun 17, 2009 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions
LMFAO
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions
He might not have texted it...
but you know he’s thinking it…
by RevrendBronco on Jun 17, 2009 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I wouldn't put a text like that past Jay
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Great News!
Wiegman is the high character example this team needs and the type of guy Marshall should be paying attention as to how to gain a raise.
Wiegman made Cutler and Marshall better because of his solid blocking and anchoring the Broncos steller line, and I believe he can make Orton and Loyd or whoever we run out at WR better.
On To Victory!!!
Management made the right move here...
Casey handled himself like a professional and attended every OTA/ workout (minus one which he was excused). The situation was resolved with both the player and the Broncos benefiting. So happy that our stellar offensive line is in tact.
Marshall take note on how to handle yourself…
Super good news
I wonder if it was radioactive news if you stood too close, when it was first released?
Glad to (still) have ya Casey!
First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jun 17, 2009 12:47 PM MDT reply actions
Gotta love it
1. Player handled things like a professional.
2. Team gave him a well-deserved bump in pay.
3. Love the timing given the recent Beast hold-out…here’s how you do it kid.
I don’t want breakaway speed. I want break-some-poor-fool-as-I-bowl-you-over power getting 6 yards off a play that should have been stopped for 2 at most.
werd!
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Heck Yah
I have been jumping up and down to pay Casey. I will take a sold offensive line over a solid WR any day.
This news just rocks.
Tis better not to throw it to the deep receiver but the open receiver.
This really sucks!
Right boydy???
All you get from drafting the "best player available" is a team full of good football players.
Does it ever suck!!
How many TDs has Weegman scored? Zero! What is his rank in yards after contact? Last (tied)! How many times has he made SportsCenter? Zee-ro!
Just goes to show how McWorstCoachInTheHistoryOfSports continues to screw up this team!
And what's his time in the 40???
I tell ya, we’re DOOOMED!
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions
But remember V
it’s not about TDs. It’s about how much yardage you can rack up between the 20s! Yeahhhh, baby!
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree Orangeblood...Weigmann and the Broncos suck......how many times has Casey thrown into triple coverage with play offs on the line....NONE.....he sucks!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
So True
I was looking at Weigmann’s career TDs. You won’t believe this.. ZERO
All this guy does apparently is have “Sacks Allowed.” TERRIBLE and we PAID FOR HIM!
Tis better not to throw it to the deep receiver but the open receiver.
Thats all we need is some SUCKY player like that....THIS SUCKS...
Weigmann really needs to work on his YAC too……He just seems so immoblie and even our Running backs run past him in the holes he creates…..what sort of HOF, PRO BOWL.WR/QB Best in league, better than Elway, knows more than Rod Smith guy is he???
What a loser!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
Where is he Ranked?
On the team in terms of tackles?
Tis better not to throw it to the deep receiver but the open receiver.
Last man...dead last...sheesh!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
Not only that
I heard he actually STOPS GUYS from getting sacks!! How is that supposed to help our D line???
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions
No kidding!
He touches the ball on every single play and he still has zero yards and zero TD’s! What a loser! McX actually extended this clown? They suck so bad, just like Casey sucks, and the Broncos suck! Bowlen is the new Al Davis he sucks so bad!
"If you don’t read the newspaper you are uniformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." – Mark Twain
+1 you beat me to it ob
With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg
What a contrast!
And what a message to the rest of the team….
“Take care of your business and we’ll take care of you!”
Great news!
This is what we wanted...
Hey, look what we got!
Exactly!
My faith in the organization was beginning to waver.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Sweet! Congrats Casey!
Thanks for doing things the right way… As a fan, I appreciate and respect that a ton!
The sarcasm around here ...
Is really out of control :-(
Broncos and Casey For The Win!
"From the get-go, we targeted a certain type of player: tough, smart, competitive, versatile, a good person that loves football and wants to win." -Coach McDaniels
by Colorado_Kitten on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 PM MDT reply actions
A Mile High Salute to you Casey
With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg
A little bit of good news?
Intact offensive line retunring 100% from last years dominance….that is a BIG piece of great news!!
Soooo…. Brandon Lloyd, a 2nd round draft pick, and the cash to resign Casey = BMarsh…..
Any takers?
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jun 17, 2009 2:33 PM MDT reply actions
?
Didn’t follow the 2nd round draft pick reference. Can you break that equation down for me a bit more, Styg?
(Sorry if I’m slow—I didn’t get my afternoon nap!)
it has yet to come....
no worries, I’m running on zero sleep myself, so it is quite possible that I didn’t even use the english language….
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jun 17, 2009 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions
What is the likelihood, based on the past,
that our incredible O line will be just as effective this year? I love that everyone is back, but I see a lot on these posts that assumes Clady, Hillis, Royal, etc. will have similarly effective seasons in 2009 compared with 2008. Believe me, I hope so, and I hope they improve, but what are the chances (knock on wood, God forbid) that a few of these guys were one-hit wonders and just caught a few teams off guard?
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Absolutely Great News
I know it’s been said many times (above) but I had to say it also!
Growing older is not for sissies. Jack Palance
Btw, anyone hear Jim Rome rip
Brandon Marshall this morning? He basically said, this is all on you. Brandon. (After he saying he felt like Cutlergate was more McDaniels’ fault, but this is all Marshall.) And he said the Broncos have to hold firm, they can’t cave in and trade him or they’ll look bad, and won’t get anywhere near close to him in talent back. Nothing much new there.
But was kinda good to hear.
Jim Rome is the only national, obnoxious radio host who I kind of like because he’s actually pretty bright and generally knows what he’s talking about, even if he can be a bit harsh.
Brilliant timing
Many years ago, I commented on an item about politics that I read in a newspaper – I was fairly naive, then. My Chicago father looked at me incredulously and asked me, “Son, do you EVER think that things in politics happen by accident?” He was usually right on things like this, and that time was no exception. So it is in most NFL offices, and it was this time.
The Broncos just announced for all to hear that service is rewarded, trusting them by showing up has good consequences and that they recognize good players and aren’t uncomfortable paying them. Whatever Marshal’s demons, and they seem to be many, the Broncos just took an opportunity to make him look even more foolish, if that was possible.
Hillis/Moreno in '09
by Doc Bear on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Excellent point Doc...
Xanders and McD are VERY smart and everything is done with a reason and underlying meaning or motive.
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
Timing is Everything
Maybe the Broncos FO is figuring out how to play the PR game.
Even the release of Boss Bailey, is a positive because of the release being in time for him to solicit other teams.
and this from Boss ""I wasn’t really surprised by it. I understand how the business goes," Bailey said. “It’s a business call. I appreciate everything they’ve done for me since I’ve been here. Once you’re a Bronco, you’re always a Bronco.”
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also DREAM; not only plan, but also BELIEVE.
causation or timing?
very intersting point Bear.
Are the Broncos manipulating a set of opportunities (I think the manipulation would be mild at this point: you don’t just throw together a contract)?
Or does the revelation that we might have traded Brandon’s in the big picture (Lloyd for Marshall) mean that we recovered some cap and cash to guarantee that we would be in a good spot with Casey’s deal?
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jun 17, 2009 4:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Good points, styg
I have to admit that what struck me the most was dumping some salary, picking up a not-very-expensive receiver and signing Weigmann all at once. The FO knew exactly what was happening. Was it all a grand manipulation? Yes – and probably no, in that they were working out how to get Casey the contract that he wanted, but also, I suspect, wanted to see who is going to come to camp and who isn’t. When Casey did the OTAs and showed his colors (and Marshall balked) it got easier to do the things they wanted to.
By the way – I’m glad that they dumped Bailey. I honestly didn’t expect him for more than a few games, and we’re deep at that position.
Hillis/Moreno in '09
No....that was Shanny the GM....and thats how Slowik picked scheme and starters....
I am sorry…I could not resist…..I am in full sarcasm mode at the moment!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
I Understand
I was just contemplating if they could trade Brandon for a case of Bud Light.
Tis better not to throw it to the deep receiver but the open receiver.
Coors Light and I might take it....and some beer nuts and a beer cooler....I would be set then!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
Go back and read my comments....
I called this. It needed to happen for 2 reasons….he deserved it and it sends a message. Be a pro and do things right and you’ll be taken care of regardless. Great News.
THIS MUST B SPAM!
Somebody is just trying to get our hopes up that things are moving in a possitive upward flow towards a 13 -3 season! Great news and congrats to a Classy Casey act! You deserve it man, and thanx 4 the good example on how business Should B Done in the NFL!
It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man, Solomon.
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