Don't Count Me Out: Brandon Lloyd Will be Part of 2010 WR Corps

by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 10, 2010 2:50 PM MST in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

Amidst the reports and rumors of the movement of Brandon Marshall, Broncos fans can rest easy that at least two Brandons will be returning to the team in 2010.

Brandon Lloyd, who was signed last June, received a two year contract from the Broncos worth $2.05 million dollars, and a signing bonus of $500,000. Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that due to Lloyd's signing bonus (similar to what we saw last year with LaMont Jordan), he will be with the team almost assuredly in 2010 unless the Broncos want to eat that money.

Lloyd often goes unnoticed when talk of Broncos wide receivers comes about, but he showed flashes of big play ability in 2009, and the team saw enough from him to give him a job, a raise, and quite probably some playing time in 2010.

Last season, Lloyd had eight receptions for 117 yards including a very solid four catches for 95 yards in a week 17 loss to Kansas City.

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He was a non factor last year … unless he gets substantially more playing time 2010 will be much of the same.

by isaiahkyler on Mar 10, 2010 2:54 PM MST reply actions

Good deal, I like Lloyd. He can make some impressive acrobatic catches, and seems to be solid enough to contribute.

by aLuffabo on Mar 10, 2010 2:56 PM MST reply actions

100% agree

If Marshall leaves I expect Lloyd to have a bigger role next year. I was really impressed with him in the Philiadelphia and KC game, in fact he and Gaffney were the lone bright spots in the KC game. Especially since I saw a decline in Stokely’s ability to seperate at the end of last year I think Lloyd can be a major contributor.

Brandon Lloyd has always had great talent and ability. Injuries have hurt him in the past. Here’s hopping he’ll be productive.

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by RockyMountainThunder on Mar 10, 2010 2:58 PM MST reply actions

I halfway expect Stokely

To retire this year.

Not that I want him to, but I would like to see him retire a Bronco.

Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?

by ChristianL on Mar 10, 2010 3:10 PM MST up reply actions

I'd agree RMT

I think this is a “covering the bases” move in case Marshall isn’t in orange and blue next fall.

We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough

by Brian Shrout on Mar 10, 2010 3:14 PM MST up reply actions

I fully expect

Marshall to back with the Broncos in 2010. I just don’t see any team wanting to give a 1st for him.

by NYCBroncoFan on Mar 10, 2010 3:17 PM MST reply actions

agreed

if seattle wanted to part with the 6th they would have and the Bengals are now out of the mix, leaving us with no one in pursuit

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by zclayro on Mar 10, 2010 6:41 PM MST up reply actions

personally

this was my best case scenario. We’ll get him again, motivated to produce again, and the market has dictated his value isn’t as high as he would have wanted from the Broncos. In the end, maybe not before the CBA is resolved, we may just wrap him up long term and claim the benefits of an at-long-last-mature Brandon Marshall.

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by broncosmontana on Mar 10, 2010 9:42 PM MST up reply actions

Lloyd is a solid backup WR

He doesn’t wow me, but I don’t worry about him coming into games and being a liability. He can play the game and he does a decent job for sure.

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by sadaraine on Mar 10, 2010 3:19 PM MST reply actions

He does seem to make the catches that are thrown where the defender can't get to it though.

McDaniels must have his reason for not playing Lloyd as much as he did, but I would of liked to have seen more. Maybe the last game put him over the hump of doubt.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 10, 2010 9:20 PM MST up reply actions

Good to hear

I really liked when we picked him up and from what I saw of him in the preseason. However it’s too bad he was utilized enough. I hope we see more of him in 2010 with or without Marshall.

Another WR I would like to see get some time is McKinley. Wasn’t he put on IR last season? If so then I hope he is better.

Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.

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2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant

by weazel on Mar 10, 2010 3:30 PM MST reply actions

I think McKinley is going to be better than

Most people give him credit for.

Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?

by ChristianL on Mar 10, 2010 3:40 PM MST up reply actions

I remember him, and he looks to be a WR4 for the Broncos. Maybe 30 catches, 400 yards. Seems good to me

by Arimaris on Mar 10, 2010 3:37 PM MST reply actions

Like Lloyd

I don’t expect Lloyd to be a hedge for BM’s possible leaving (I presently expect BM to be a Bronco in 2010). I see Lloyd (perhaps with Gaffney) as replacing Stockely.
If the OL improves as much as I hope, the passing game will change some IMO. Lloyd, Royal, McKinley and/or Gaffney will have bigger roles.

by ivanthenotsobad on Mar 10, 2010 4:02 PM MST reply actions

I like Lloyd

He had some nice moments for us and will just get better with playing time. Plus I am partial to him because he took the time to sign my 9 yr old son program even when the pen didn’t work so well.

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by YellowStoneBronco on Mar 10, 2010 4:31 PM MST reply actions

I love Lloyd...

I loved when he was signed several years ago, and it seems like he’s made some great plays when he’s in. I’m not a coach so I don’t see everything, but he’s one player that I’ve felt deserves more PT.

by Kgrone on Mar 10, 2010 4:34 PM MST reply actions

Loved this guy when McDaniels picked him up last year!

One of Orton’s more spectacular (if not particularly prolific) targets with the Bears and now with us. Great hands. Improbable things seem to happen when he’s given an opportunity.

by broncosmontana on Mar 10, 2010 4:54 PM MST reply actions

Hopefully we will see more Orton to Lloyd in 2010.

Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.

2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant

by weazel on Mar 10, 2010 11:11 PM MST up reply actions

History doesn't favor Lloyd

He didn’t play up tp potential with SF and they let him go, he showed flashes of potential with Washington, but no consistency and they let him go, he showed flashes of potential with Denver, but that’s all so far. I like him when he’s on, but don’t know if Denver can count on him when they need him. I hope he does well, but I’m not gonna get excited about him.

by opinion8r on Mar 10, 2010 5:16 PM MST reply actions

lloyd is a #3 max

Whoever said he will get better with more playing time has no idea what they are talking about. He’s like a 7 year vet… He is what he is, and isn’t going to get any better. If anything, his elite speed could leave and he gets worse.

Folks don’t understand how bad this guy is if relied upon to do too much.

As a DC resident, his performance as a redskin was perhaps the worst starter WR play I’ve ever seen. He ran the wrong routes, dropped the easy catches… Killed drives single-handedly. Was basically awful in every way.

He has some physical skills that can make him intriguing, and potentially useful on a limited basis. But he’s proven to be a liability every single time someone has asked him to start, and I’d put big money that he would do the same in Denver.

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