Denver Broncos Sign DL Justin Bannan to Five Year Deal
by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 5, 2010 4:57 PM MST
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J.J. Arrington kicked it all off yesterday, becoming the first unrestricted free agent to sign with the Broncos from the outside, and former Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Justin Bannan can now be added to the list.
Bannan is a ninth year player out of Colorado, and signed a five year deal with the Broncos on Friday the terms were not disclosed, per the Denver Post.
Earlier this morning, I wrote a short biography of Bannan, so for more information on him you can check that out right here.
The Broncos are expected to be active in free agency as the days go on, though Brandon Marshall will be stealing a lot of the headlines. Bannan's agent had this to say on the signing:
""He’s excited about it," said Tom Mills, Bannan’s Boulder-based agent. ""He played college here and really enjoyed his visit with the team today. He just felt like this was the right fit."
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Great signing from my viewpoint.
Good run stopper and likely starter on the DL.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein
They are saying he would get a contract that would reflect him being the new starter at NT
Moreno 09 and beyond!!!
by BroncoKO on Mar 5, 2010 5:11 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Do you see that
or do you see him competing for starting NT.
... if you have a belief, you will tend to find things that support it. But if you have a prejudice, you’ll move heaven and earth to maintain it. BroncoBear
by 3nS on Mar 5, 2010 5:14 PM MST up reply actions
He filled in as an emergency NT last year and performed well on the Raven's D.
He is a solid role player. I see him more as a 3-4 DE than a 3-4 NT. Guy is versatile though.
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
In 2008
he started at Nose Tackle for the Ravens while Kelly Gregg was hurt. The defense ranked second in the league, and it got Rex Ryan his head coaching gig. I got to think if he could start at nose on that defense, he can start on ours. I believe nose tackles traditionally have a pretty long lifespan, and as he has been a back up for a while, he’s probably got a lot of tread left. Kelly Gregg is an elite kind of guy. No shame in not being able to beat him out. And he got a lot of run in relief.
Sayre
My first impression is that this is a good move on the Broncos part. Anytime I’ve seen him play – albeit in a reserve status – he has impressed. Solid and consistent, rather than flashy. A tough pro.
Liked your post about a 1st rd and Sims for Marshall too.
Nice.
It’s vital to up the quality of depth along the DL and this guy fits the new Broncos bill (tough, versatile, team player, etc.)
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one question
can he stop the run, wherever he plays? if he can, then i love it. SIZE! i hoped the terms were disclosed, though. if it’s 5 years/50 million, i’m obviously not on board. it’s all about the value, here. other than that, i’m getting all tickly… the up-sizing of the lines is long overdue.
taste my blitzkrieg!
sign doom now
Xanders is not Mike Shanahan.
My guess. 5 years, 17 million with a hefty bonus up front.
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
all bonus up front is the way to go in the uncapped year?
by Whidbey Bronco on Mar 5, 2010 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
BTW
let’s hope Xanders at least =s Shanny
by Whidbey Bronco on Mar 5, 2010 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
good move
Time will tell, but this is an area we need[ed] to address
by lolcopter on Mar 5, 2010 5:15 PM MST via mobile reply actions
this is what i like
i love the defensive players we have brought in. They are tough physical players that will hit you in the mouth. guys like goodman, fields and dawkins. i think this is another player from a crazy good ravens defense that will bring the attitude we have been missing in the past years.
good signing unless this is the only caliber of player we approach!
Look at the Bears! If they sign a couple Olineman and a WR …..lol sounds like us! lotsa needs. but they’re spending money! I’m not saying we should throw money away… there’s a SMART way to spend the money. We should be spending some RIGHT NOW if we’re trying to win.
I already have this sneaking little fear that everything that’s happened to us these last couple years is a Florida Marlins move… I don’t lean that way, but i have the fear. I’d like to see the boss make a MOVE.
Ya know?
lol so now the bears are the Cubbys?
They have the best QB since sliced bread… y not build around him?
Our new starting nose tackle...
Great pick up. Banaan is a solid player, and hometown hero. I look forward to seeing what he can do. This will be the story of our free agency period. The big moves will come in the first round of the draft, assuming Seattle picks up Marshall (which they will, of course!). I see alot of people clamoring about the Bears on our boards. Have you all forgotten the Bears essentially have “zero” quality draft picks? They don’t have any choice but to spend in free agency. With the bust Cutler turned out to be, they better get moving to please their fan base. As for Denver, we’ll see more pick ups, but I’m really looking forward to our draft. Bradford at six, Bryant at 11!!! The future is near…
If Bannon is NT
Who goes to DE Fields, Thomas, or Baker?
... if you have a belief, you will tend to find things that support it. But if you have a prejudice, you’ll move heaven and earth to maintain it. BroncoBear
Actually
Maybe Moss JUMPS on the scene and becomes the second part of the scariest pass rush in NFL history.
Then my threesome with Megan Fox and Scarlet Jo happens again.
Probably sooner rather than later. But if he doesn’t get cut by OTAs does that mean McD saw something in him?
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Is he starting?
So will he be our new starter or will he be rotating with Fields? Or do they move Fields over to DE?
Draft
I still hope the broncos look into a NT late in the draft. A guy like Cam Thomas from NC would be nice. If we could get him in the third round i am all for it. Let him learn from guys like Bannan so he can take over when Bannan finally wears out.
HOORAY!!!!!!
Great to hear! Excited to see another tough guy joining the team. Player by player over the last two years, the Broncos are moving from finesse to bruiser.
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
Awesome!!!!
Great pick!!! Now this changes our entire draft approach. I do believe we will pick up another D Lineman in the draft but maybe not until the 4th round. If the Marshall trade goes through(I HOPE NOT) and assuming we get the 6th pick we should trade down.
Just my oppinion
Your right!!!
But if Bradford is still on the board we should grab him!!!
guys found this weird link..
Ok that sounds bad, but read it.. heh, it kinda says this was a foregone conclusion because he was already moving back to colorado – is seemingly his ex gfs talking on the internet about him – for what that’s worth.
http://www.talk-sports.net/nfl/girlfriend.aspx/Justin_Bannan
Gotta luv the internet.. huh?
Also apparently
Dwan Edwards has left Denver and is heading to seattle – can’t remember where i read that sry..
Signed Nathan Jones
The Broncos on Friday agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Justin Bannan and cornerback Nathan Jones
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