Broncos Release Nine Players; Place G McChesney On Injured Reserve
by Tim Lynch on Sep 4, 2009 4:00 PM MDT
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Friday released nine players and placed guard Matt McChesney on their reserve/injured list, it was announced.
The following nine players were released by Denver on Friday:
| Released September 4, 2009 | ||
| Player | NFL Exp. | College |
| DL Matthias Askew | 3 | Michigan State |
| G Kory Lichtensteiger | 2 | Bowling Green State |
| QB Ingle Martin | 3 | Furman |
| CB Rashod Moulton | 1 | Fort Valley State |
| T Clint Oldenburg | 2 | Colorado State |
| DL Carlton Powell | 2 | Virginia Tech |
| ILB Lee Robinson | R | Alcorn State |
| WR Nate Swift | R | Nebraska |
| RB Marcus Thomas | 2 | Texas-El Paso |
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Ingle
We hardly knew ye.
(Not that we were all that impressed when we did see ye.)
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 4:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess because they think Brandstater can hold the fort
if neither Orton nor Simms is ready to go on opening day.
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by spock on Sep 4, 2009 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
His play
forced them to add him to the active roster. He would not clear waivers and they don’t want to loose him. Ideally they would have released Tom and signed him to the practice squad. I feel that McD may make still make a play for Kevin O’Conell at some point. Just a thought.
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
McDaniels was hoping it wouldn’t come to having to play Tom as much as he did because he knew how talented the kid was and he wanted to sneak him onto the PS.
by Matt In Canada on Sep 4, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, yeah, that stellar completion percentage is tempting for other teams to waste a roster spot on. Brandstater isn’t the QB of the future. Surely you realize this.
by ELGee on Sep 5, 2009 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
His stellar completion percentage
is the result of two brief sorties and one extended stint in preseason. His rapid improvement might well have made him a target. He isn’t the quarterback of the present, and some enthusiasts have claimed, but it’s premature to rule him out as our quarterback of the future.
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by spock on Sep 5, 2009 10:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Practice squad predictions
Mine include Askew, Robinson and Swift.
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
swift
He looked so slow. He doesn’t impress me. I agree with Robinson
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Askew was completely lackadaisical last night. It’s like he switched brains with Moss. Didn’t even pretend to want to be playing in that game.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine
No on Askew and Robinson. A maybe on Swift. It will all depend on the other cuts around the league and who we can sign to the PS.
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Maxwell Smart voice
Would you believe… Brandon Marshall on the practice squad? ;-)
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Was
In his first season, if memory serves.
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was suggesting
now, though. That’ll learn him! ;-)
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish this had been posted
BEFORE I typed in my guess as to the final 53. Crud, two of mine are gone right off the bat.
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by BShrout on Sep 4, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad this was posted before I typed out my final 53
Seriously. That was what I was going to do. I’m just slow.
"If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences". W. I. Thomas
by Colinski on Sep 4, 2009 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting that this early round is all young guys. Coach and FO giving depth positions to veterans perhaps?
by dr.mort on Sep 4, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing suprising
I think we need to see about getting some draft picks by trading Scheffler and Stokely. They have some value
I ride the short bus!
by scottwchicago on Sep 4, 2009 4:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And why wouldn’t we want them on the team contributing, considering they’re really good players?
by aLuffabo on Sep 4, 2009 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell are you talking about?
I realize drug use is rampant in crime-plagued Chicago, but lay off the chemicals man.
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by kwool79 on Sep 4, 2009 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calm down man...
We already traded Jay Cutler, how strange could his proposal be?! lol
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by Tim Lynch on Sep 4, 2009 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by metalman5050 on Sep 4, 2009 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
Stokely is likely a Bronco for the rest of his career. He really doesn’t hold much value becase he is not a No.1. As for Scheffler he may have some value but I haven’t read anywhere that a teams is looking for a pass catching Tight End.
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stokley isn’t even a legit WR3 on most teams, and he’s a fan favorite for an obvious reason. He’s not going anywhere.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so we have to release them and let them clear waivers before we can put them on the PS? Is that how it works?
Because I want Robinson, Askew, and Swift on there as well…
by aLuffabo on Sep 4, 2009 4:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
and yes they have to clear waivers. Not a sure thing Brandstater would clear waivers, f’rinstance so they are more likely to keep him on roster. But some of these other guys should sneak through.
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 4:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandstater? What?
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by metalman5050 on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure is Askew is still eligible for the PS.
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by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matthias Askew, Clint Oldenburg, Nate Swift, Marcus Thomas,and Lee Robinson are PS eligible.
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by KaptainKirk on Sep 4, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have good depth at those positions and they are the only ones with trade value
I ride the short bus!
by scottwchicago on Sep 4, 2009 4:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't have
good depth at TE, we are in perfect situation with 1 great blocking TE, one great receiving TE, and one rookie. There’s no need to trade Scheffler at this point, his value to the team far exceeds what they’d get back.
Stokely is a very useful guy to have around, especially without knowing what will happen with the other Brandon.
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For sure...
The TE’s are already set. I’d be surprised if they are thinned any more than this….
Stokely is too money to let go… What’d we get for him? A 5th rounder? Hardly worth it.
J
by Jezru on Sep 4, 2009 4:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nine down and
still around 13 or 14 to get to the 53 man roster. I really would have liked Robison to make it through, but, maybe practice squad and some more experience.
by bchiper on Sep 4, 2009 4:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for the Carlton Powell X-factor theory
Maybe he should of made sure to go to the same HS as the HC.
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by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 4:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I projected Carlton Powell as our starting NT this year
That’s why I’m keeping my day job
by NYCBronx on Sep 4, 2009 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I projected him as the starting place kicker ;)
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by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 5:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did also NYC
I’m very surprised he didn’t have a good showing.
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by Mike Clark on Sep 4, 2009 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of us had him on rosters until recently
I say until recently because I concluded he was gone last night, when I was pondering a write-up on this subject.
Powell had produced exactly zero statistics in the pre-season, from what I’ve seen, so that tells you how likely his chances were.
I’ll go on a small limb here and say that Moss and Crowder will not be cut. Why? Just look at their production from last night’s game.
We still have another half of the 24 (includes Marshall, who didn’t) final cutdown coming. It would still be interesting to see what people think the final roster will look like. MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS, EVERYONE!!!!
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by Colinski on Sep 4, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
POWELL
He just didn’t fit our scheme. He’s not as effective at the weight he was carrying, and when he was at his college weight he didn’t fit that 5 technique that a 3-4 needs. I hope we sign him to our PS. He was a run stuffer at VT. I feel he may have a shot at the 5 technique. He just needs to work on his speed and loose some weight.
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And so it begins... :(
I hate this part of the year. But at least it only lasts a couple of days LOL
A proud prognostication of 10-6 in 2009!!!
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by Broncotodd on Sep 4, 2009 4:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I am surprised they got rid of K-Lich
To me he is a lot better than the Olson kid, I would of waived him and sent him to the PS.
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by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 4:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I was surprised, too
but I’d think there’s a possibility he’ll show up on the practice squad. Isn’t release and waive the same thing? Doesn’t he have to clear waivers before they can sign him to the PS?
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by spock on Sep 4, 2009 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he will be eligible for the PS, since he was on the active roster last year
But you are correct, he does have to clear waivers first and then he can be put on the PS.
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"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
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"H.I., you're young and you got your health, what you want with a job?" - Evelle from Raising Arizona
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by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
He was on the roster the whole year. I’m pretty sure that means he’s not PS eligible.
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by spock on Sep 5, 2009 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Biggest surprise for me was Lichtensteiger.
Coming in a close 2nd would be Askew and Powell
I just hope Robinson and Swift make it to the PS
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by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Sep 4, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may have been in..
Until he decided to prematurely snap that ball on 4th and goal last night….CUT.
Peace!
by BringBackOrange on Sep 4, 2009 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus His Other Play
That snap was bone-headed, but his other play did not impress.
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
especially since they let Schlueter go. It appears that Ben Hamilton will backup Casey at center.
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by KaptainKirk on Sep 4, 2009 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's my concern
Those two (Casey and Ben) are the two oldest and most likely to miss time on the line. I’m guessing that they’re confident that Hochstein can back up if both have to miss a game.
by BroncosBassist on Sep 4, 2009 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not
McD likes a big O-line. K-Lich fits the mold of Shanny’s O-line. We will get bigger on that O-line I guarantee it.
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly the reason.
This line will morph over the next couple of seasons to a more pulling, smash-mouth crew.
IMHO
by topnation on Sep 4, 2009 6:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
except K-lich was bigger than Weigman and Hamilton
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"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun" - Ash from Army of Darkness
"H.I., you're young and you got your health, what you want with a job?" - Evelle from Raising Arizona
"It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes." - Agent Rogersz from Repoman
by Broncoman on Sep 4, 2009 11:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
linebacker
just read that one of the players beleived to have been released by the Steelers is Bruce Davis, 3rd round pick last year. I’d at least try and PS him.
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by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Sep 4, 2009 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I meant 2 years ago.
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by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Sep 4, 2009 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steelers are a very good bet for upgrades
They have one of the most stable rosters in football. Each year they draft players in the 3rd -5th rounds that can’t catch on because their squad is already so deep – nice problem to have, eh?
Hillis/Moreno in '09
by Emmett Smith on Sep 4, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will we get there some day?
Hope so.
by BroncosBassist on Sep 4, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waivers
If another team picks up a player on waivers, does that team who claims the player have to place the player on the 53 man roster?
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by solace on Sep 4, 2009 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I could be wrong
but I thought you were only required to put them on the 53 man roster if you took them off another team’s practice squad.
by 47RulesofHighlyEffectiveBankRobbers on Sep 4, 2009 5:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
CORRECT
If we have space then we can snatch the player. I’m betting that we bring in at least one player. I’m not exactly sure at this point what positions we’ll add to.
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by Colinski on Sep 4, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
That if you claim them off of waivers, you have to sign them to the active roster. PS is sort of like free agency, isn’t it, where anyone can sign anyone they want?
by BroncosBassist on Sep 4, 2009 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not for these cuts
there isn’t even a practice squad to sign them too, so how it works is the Broncos (all teams) get to resign 8 guys once they cut down to 53—I’m sure there are specific dates and times involved. They are then allowed to designate those eight guys as the scout team.
And you are right, a PS player is still technically a free agent, but it is a unique variety subject to PS rules.
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by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 4, 2009 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The waiver period just means...
That the lowest ranked team gets first dibs to put a player on there Practice squad.
Basically, if the Steelers released a RB, hoping he’d pass waivers, the broncos put in a waiver for said RB, and the Lions put in a waiver, he’d goto the lions practive squad.
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by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Sep 4, 2009 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something to make you feel better
(about the Broncos receiving corps, with or without Marshall):
The Raiders probable WR depth chart, from SFGate, listed in order of rank:
Chaz Schilens, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Javon Walker, Louis Murphy, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jonathan Holland.
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 5:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Too funny
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by metalman5050 on Sep 4, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what ive seen
Louis Murphy has been doing pretty decent.
Now to say 3 hailmarys and sacrifice my neighbors sheep
HILLIS
by robbo650 on Sep 4, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schilens was the steal of the ‘08draft.. fortunately for us he starts the season on a gimpy foot. JLH is Hester west. Dangerous receiver catching on slowly as a WR.. still, don’t sleep on him. I’m just glad Ronald Curry isn’t in town anymore. Dude is a Bronco killer.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schillens is definitely a sleeper
and DHB will catch a few bombs this season, but the group as a whole doesn’t scare me, is the overriding point.
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by underdog on Sep 4, 2009 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if the corps was legit, they have a lumbering clod behind center.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Really
Reports are that Jamarcus Russell is really coming on this year.
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 7:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me a break
Reports say the Broncos don’t have a chance to win 5 games, too. Don’t believe everything you read. He’s still overweight and he still can’t read defenses. Jeff Garcia would probably be the starting QB if he stayed healthy all summer. Then again, even though he’s the more effective QB, it’s hard to envision Al swallowing his pride and making such a move, even if it is advantageous. Leaning on DHB will similarly screw them.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Break Given
These were reports from Raiders fans, not MSM
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll probably drop a few bombs, too. :)
lulz.
by BroncosBassist on Sep 4, 2009 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That's a stellar group.
At least they’ve got a QB who can get them the ball. No, wait, they don’t.
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by spock on Sep 5, 2009 10:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remarks to comments, cuts
Carlton Powell really did not show much. Matthias Askew is 30 and young guys in front of him.
Once a 7th was given for Russ Hochstein, who also can play center, and Seth Olson being a stud on the OL, meant Kory’s number was up. Main rap on him is that he has very short arms.
IMO they are not holding vets for backups but more to the possiblity of a trade.
Two guys that I hope pass waviers are Lee Robinson and Nate Swift. They are great for the PS.
by DLMyers on Sep 4, 2009 5:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Swift won't
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by metalman5050 on Sep 4, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing he will, not to be contrary
Swift is playing a position that is very well populated, and with receivers who run faster. All the spread offenses in college now means that there are lots of WRs.
He stands a good chance — as good as any we cut — of coming back on the PS, but it will depend on who is out there. Xanders, et al, have been very active at bringing in people, so there’s still a very good chance we’ll see new faces. They may land on our PS, since everyone who’s cut is a possible PS member, but there may be non-PS eligible players who make our 53 — even now.
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by Colinski on Sep 4, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Xanders
Excellent point that this is an extremely busy time of year for Xanders. McD has neither the experience nor the time to evaluate players cut from other teams.
by Endzone on Sep 4, 2009 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
McDaniels lets Xanders & personnel know what he needs
It’s not as if McDaniels wouldn’t have opinions on personnel he has personally game planned against or observed but it’s ridiculous to think that he’s got the time to track everyone else’s players right now.
I tried to get this point across recently. We’ve got some very good people who track players on other teams, and it’s an all day job. The only way the “McDaniels is doing everything” line works is because most people don’t know this.
He is now responsible for joining General Manager Brian Xanders and Director of Pro Personnel Keith Kidd in the scouting and planning of unrestricted, restricted and street free-agent acquisitions as well as scouting weekly opponents. His duties include the scouting of players for potential trades, released players from around the NFL,
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by Colinski on Sep 4, 2009 11:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only surprise
and I guess after consideration, not really all that of a big one is Marcus Thomas. Pretty much had this pegged all along, as well as the rest of you, I’m sure. Our team is materializing much in the way (we) knew it would. Let’s get ready for some FOOTBALL!
I’ve decided to block out whatever the masses are reporting and just watch and listen with my own eyes and ears. I remember a time when the Dolphins and Falcons were at the bottom of the proverbial barrell……………………………………………….
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by grind_core on Sep 4, 2009 5:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Marus Thomas the RB
He didn’t have much of a pre-season. Was he any good?
by NJ Broncos on Sep 4, 2009 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our team IS materializing...+1
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by metalman5050 on Sep 4, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was marcus thomas the RB I think
you already know.
by justwhytee on Sep 4, 2009 6:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL ... When I saw the name Marcus Thomas I almost fell over backwards (if my chair would allow)
I forgot we picked up a running back with the same name.
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by Mike Clark on Sep 4, 2009 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be surprised if the other Marcus Thomas is on the list tomorrow. He’s done nothing special this offseason and still can’t stay healthy. I don’t buy him being capable of playing the DE in a 3-4 and he’s not unseating Baker or Fields.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
EL
by the time the dust settles (sometime this season) Marcus will be starting.
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Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
by Mike Clark on Sep 4, 2009 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on his potential paired with our lack of depth it’d be kind of a joke if he wasn’t, but he’ll dog it. Peterson is a cog on one end and LeKevin Smith & PDX will man the other if McBean doesn’t pan out.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really no surprises
When Lichtensteiger botched that snap last night, I knew he was gone. I was sitting in section 523, and I could see the look on McDaniels’ face from there.
Nate Swift may not have been cut, but watching him field punts, which is the only place he would have any real value IMO, I knew he was gone as well. That was painful to watch.
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by wtnelson on Sep 4, 2009 6:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie is still going to be the main Punt Returner next year, with Zo taking some too. I doubt that counted against Swift’s evaluation. He was ahead of Jackson on the depth chart last week, so it’s kind of a surprise to see him go. Jackson has looked pretty terrible, but as the cliche goes.. ‘he knows the system’. I bet Swift gets PS’d.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlton...
…is an exemplary gentleman, as proven by his cordial correspondence with all his fans on Twitter. I’m not going to question the team’s opinion on his playing chops, but since he’s just a plan great guy I hope he catches on somewhere else.
He made huge strides this offseason coming back from his torn achilles, though his best shot to make the team was at NT and that wasn’t going to coincide with his build. He’s not a hog. He’s almost built like a linebacker.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
plain* great guy is obviously what I meant. I really wish SBNation would leave the list of forms that don’t have an edit option. Though is it even really a list when they’re the only one one it? :P
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
never give up!
even with all of our 100% trying, we all still ONLY know half the battle! somewhere, somehow that’ll make sense.
Take my advice, I'm not using it !!!
by grind_core on Sep 4, 2009 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
About McChesney...
Is he actually hurt or is it just a phantom injury to keep him on the team without taking up a roster spot? He’s a prototypical New England-style OL. BIg, ugly, dirty and mean. Me rikey.
by ELGee on Sep 4, 2009 9:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone said they're working on an injury settlement
That would indicate that they are planning to cut him lose once that’s done.
by BroncosBassist on Sep 4, 2009 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of them will be on PS
My guess is that those whom the Broncos want to be on the PS will be announced tomorrow, much closer to the deadline. I don’t think they would want the PS candidates to be out there for the picking by other teams so early in the process.
by BuckarooBanzai on Sep 4, 2009 11:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
it could be the opposite ...
What if we cut them early hoping teams are still concentrating on who they want on their own team? What I mean is, maybe we cut them early in hope that teams haven’t made their final decisions on their own players yet and they aren’t willing to rush their process in order to sign our players?
Just a thought.
by lomaxgr on Sep 5, 2009 6:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since QB Ingle Martin has been cut, I assume they are going after another one?
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
by BroncosNL on Sep 5, 2009 12:26 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
To all you Jordan detractors...
…how do you explain the fact that he didn’t even get a chance to earn his job in the 4th game? That’s because it was already earned. He was on the sideline with a headset on.. he’s a de facto OC out there. He knows the system backwards and forwards.
Walker needed to do something spectacular to make it worth keeping 5 RBs. Maybe the Broncos still do, but there’s no way in Oakland he makes the team in LaMont’s stead.
by ELGee on Sep 5, 2009 12:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
According to the CS Gazette, Josh Bell was waived as well…
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
by BroncosNL on Sep 5, 2009 2:32 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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