Horse Tracks - 3/6/10 - Broncos add bulk to defense
by John Bena on Mar 6, 2010 4:57 AM MST
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Good Morning Broncos Country! Quite a Day 1 in the world of NFL Free Agency. Plenty of rumors, plenty of signings and plenty of money flashed around. In terms of the Broncos, they looked to get bigger up front and they have started the process with the signing of NT Justin Bannan, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens. Bannan's signing is not the magical cure to the problems up front, but it is the beginning of the solution. Playing the 3-4 in the NFL, you have better have some beef along the defensive line to hold the point of attack. If you don't, your dead. The Broncos patched things together for 8 games last season before, in many games, being physically dominated at the point of attack. Bannan, at 6-3, 310, provides a bit of stout up front, and comes from a defensive system that knows how to own the point of attack. It's not a finished product, not yet, but Bannan is a solid start.
Prep Time Matters in Free Agency - Jim Saccomano's Blog
Most fans do not get a chance to meet them personally, but I have been in this game a long time and I have seen some real characters. I have also seen top flight individuals and Josh and Brian are in that category, absolutely.
Bannan, Jones Join Club - DB.com
The Broncos added two more free agents Friday evening, agreeing to terms with defensive lineman Justin Bannan and cornerback Nathan Jones.
Broncos WR Marshalll to talk contract with Seahawks today - The Denver Post
Although at least one other team has expressed serious interest in Marshall, Seattle would is a logical fit in part because former Broncos play-caller Jeremy Bates and former receivers coach Jedd Fisch are now with the Seahawks. Marshall was a big fan of both coaches in 2008 when he had 104 catches in 15 games.
Broncos' signees bring plenty of beef - The Denver Post
Josh McDaniels clearly has grown tired of watching his team get pushed around.
The Broncos’ new nickelback | All Things Broncos
It would appear Alphonso Smith will need a second year to develop. The Broncos shored up the lone weak spot in their secondary Friday by signing former Cowboy and Dolphin defensive back Nathan Jones.
Broncos agree with Bannan to play nose tackle - The Denver Post
The Broncos are bringing Justin Bannan home again. The former University of Colorado star and Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman reached an agreement in principal today with the Broncos on a
Broncos' Marshall to visit Seattle - The Denver Post
Broncos star receiver and restricted free agent Brandon Marshall will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, according to two NFL sources.
Defense expert: Shots could not have come from passing SUV - The Denver Post
Clark has once again declined to tell the judge whether he will testify, saying he would prefer to wait until he has heard from all the witnesses his lawyer intends to call.
Scared witness agrees to testify in Darrent Williams trial - ESPN
A witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail.
In need of impact receiver, Seattle Seahawks to host Brandon Marshall on Saturday - KIAH
Despite a potentially huge price to acquire his services, the Seattle Seahawks are going to take their shot at impressing Denver wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
Report: Seattle considering signing Brandon Marshall? | Seattle Times Newspaper
Now, Seattle may very well be talking to him about a contract, but it's hard to believe that Seattle would sign him to an offer sheet. If Denver chose not to match that offer sheet the Broncos would receive the No. 6 overall pick from compensation. Not No. 14 -- the pick previously belong to Denver -- but No. 6, Seattle's own pick.
Wilson: Jets keeping Kerry Rhodes | National Football Post
Despite New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes' run-ins with the coaches last season, especially secondary coach Dennis Thurman, he's going to be back.
Wilson: Raiders hold onto Khalif Barnes | National Football Post
The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive tackle Khalif Barnes.
Wilson: Bengals look into T.O., Antonio Bryant options | National Football Post
The Cincinnati Bengals haven't done anything in free agency yet, at least nothing beyond looking into their options at wide receiver.
Wilson: Patriots retain Stephen Neal | National Football Post
Stephen Neal didn't escape the New England Patriots' grasp.
Source: Pennington back to Dolphins | National Football Post
The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with backup quarterback Chad Pennington, according to a league source.
Source: Antrell Rolle joins the Giants | National Football Post
Arizona Cardinals free agent safety Antrel Rolle has agreed to a five-year, $37 million contract with the New York Giants, a league source confirmed.
Wilson: Jets cut Thomas Jones, Donald Strickland | National Football Post
The New York Jets officially released running back Thomas Jones, as expected, also parting ways with cornerback Donald Strickland.
Report: Dansby signs with the Fish | National Football Post
Karlos Dansby said Friday afternoon that he planned on taking his time and checking out all of his options.
Source: Texans keep Walter with five-year deal | National Football Post
The Houston Texans have re-signed veteran free agent wide receiver Kevin Walter, inking him to a five-year contract with a total value in excess of $21 milllion, according to NFL sources.
Ravens bet big with Boldin deal | National Football Post
The Ravens made a big play today, as reported by our own Aaron Wilson, when they acquired WR Anquan Boldin by giving up a third and fourth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Peppers will earn his coin in Lovie's defense | National Football Post
Head coach Lovie Smith wants to play his Tampa 2 scheme — the same scheme that seems to come under fire when we see attacking, pressure defenses in New York with Rex Ryan and in New Orleans with Gregg Williams and the Super Bowl champion Saints have success.
Source: Browns, Cribbs agree to deal | National Football Post
The Cleveland Browns have finalized a restructured contract with star wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs that pays him nearly $20 million in maximum value over the next three years, a league source told National Football Post.
Did Chargers get value back for Cromartie? | National Football Post
The trade of Antonio Cromartie to the Jets for what appears to be the undervalued amount of a third-round pick in 2011 indicates there is more going on there than meets the eye. First, Cromartie is in the last year of his deal and the Chargers either knew they weren’t going to meet his contract demands or — more likely — didn’t want to, so they took what they could a year early. Also, the Chargers became tired of some "high maintenance" issues on Cromartie — not the highest character player in the league. And further, the Chargers may have had a better deal on the table earlier from the Lions, but Detroit got spooked by some premature media reports about a deal and backed away. Thus, the Jets became one of if not the only option.
How agents prep for free agency | National Football Post
I have just one unrestricted free agent this year, safety Tyrone Carter of the Steelers. My sole focus is to land him in a position where he can compete to earn a starting job. Tyrone has been an extremely productive force as one of the team’s top special teams players and top playmakers when he’s on the field.
Source: New England Patriots reach record deal with nose tackle Vince Wilfork - ESPN Boston
The New England Patriots have paid big money to their big man in the middle by inking nose tackle Vince Wilfork to a five-year, $40 million extension Friday, according to a league source.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger accussed of sexual assault - ESPN
A 20-year-old college student accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her at a nightclub early Friday during a night on the town near where he owns a lake home.
'Blindsided' Jake Delhomme vows to bounce back from release by Carolina Panthers - ESPN
Jake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad.
Evening AFC West news and notes - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Denver signed Miami nickel cornerback Nathan Jones on Friday evening. He has three interceptions in six NFL seasons.
Bears lead group of hamstrung teams making big moves
Oh, there was the big-splash signing that always occurs at the start of free agency, with the Chicago Bears giving defensive end Julius Peppers a six-year contract worth a reported $79.8 million. But even that move, along with Chicago's free-agent acquisitions of running back Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna, wasn't so much a case of gratuitous lavish spending as it was a means of getting help despite lacking first- and second-round picks in next month's draft.
Teams may consider dipping into restricted free-agent pool
One place worth paying attention to is the restricted free-agent pool. Not one restricted free agent changed teams last year; the most restricted free-agent movement in recent years was 2003, when five players switched teams.
Packers LT Clifton signs three-year deal; Giordano, Montgomery cut
The Green Bay Packers re-signed left tackle Chad Clifton to a three-year, $20 million contract, NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reported Friday.
Falcons agree to six-year contract with free-agent CB Robinson
Free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson agreed to a six-year contract with the Falcons on Friday, giving him the long-term security he declined in Houston and providing Atlanta the secondary help it needs.
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Thanks, John.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
Matt Prater, pre-2009 season: Despised, lambasted, Josh McDaniels is derided for not replacing him.
Matt Prater, post-2009 season: Loved, praised, everone forgets the time when they called Josh McDaniels an idiot for not replacing him.
by Tempestuous Binary on Mar 6, 2010 5:51 AM MST reply actions
Browns finally came to their senses
and signed the only scrap of talent they had left. Congratulations to Josh Cribbs, class guy!
"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.
lol Nice siggy, McG.
Thomas is great, but at the rate Mangini was shipping guys out of town, it was starting to look like they were going to have to go tackle eligible on every play.
My wife’s a Cleveland-born Browns fan, and she’s really anxious to see if Holmgren can turn things around there. I hope he does — there’s just too much storied tradition behind that franchise to see them continue to flail around so heartbreakingly as perpetual doormats. It would be very good for football if the Browns could become viable again.
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 7:44 AM MST up reply actions
They are in the wrong division with Pitt and Baltimore.
I like the AFC West, but other than Denver, our division has not produced a Super Bowl winner in the modern era (salary cap era). Ours is generally as weak or medicore division. Cleveland is not as lucky.
In my opinion.
Even Cincy regularly threatens to become relevant again. You’re right — that division is brutal. I can’t imagine much worse than gazing over at your biggest rival and seeing 6 Lombardi’s in their cabinet when you’ve been around nearly as long as they have and have almost as many HOFers.
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 7:57 AM MST up reply actions
Just had a curious thought about what Cleveland’s offense might look like if they added Michael Vick. They’re already fairly unconventional (though that may change with Holmgren), and imho Vick could do a lot worse than to fall into Jim Brown’s sphere of influence.
Course, he might not be looked on too favorably by the “Dawg Pound.” ; )
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 8:25 AM MST up reply actions
Big day in Seattle. If they sign Marshall, our team will look decidedly different in 2010.
The 6th oveall pick??? Hum… Don’t know how I feel about that yet. I’d be surprised the Seahawks let that pick go considering their needs at OT and S. I’d much rather have a sure thing like Marshall than Dez Bryant or Joe Haden, but those two would be younger and cheaper.
If we ended up with Berry, I would be thrilled. He could take the torch from Champ.
In my opinion.
I'd be psyched to be a Seahawks fan
if they managed to field both B-Marsh and Housh. Pete Carroll is sure going to give them an interesting offseason.
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 7:49 AM MST up reply actions
Denver has three elite players. In order, Clady, Marshall and Elvis.
We may lose one today and that would be sad. For the 6th overall pick… Not as sad.
In my opinion.
Agreed
I’d rather not lose Marshall’s production, but the right compensation will make this offseason more interesting.
"People who live in glass houses...shouldn't."
i worry
that even a 6 rounder doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a guy who can produce — sure the odds are better, but there have been so many early round busts.
We know B Marsh can play and even be one of the greats. I’m a little nervous about giving up a known quantity for a player who might turn out to be the next Alphonso Smith. (Not dissing Smith, but he’s not exactly a major contributor right now.)
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 8:03 AM MST up reply actions
6th pick
not rounder. Need coffee. : /
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 8:05 AM MST up reply actions
For the sixth overall pick........... plus something else, if the Seahawks don't want any threat of the Broncos matching their deal.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
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by kentuckybronco on Mar 6, 2010 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
Problem
They don’t have an OL.
... 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 6, 2010 8:13 AM MST up reply actions
I would have given a 3rd and 4th for Boldin
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
What's going on?
With Hadnot
... 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
Who is saying that Bannon is NT?
Broncos or MSM?
... 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
He is listed as a DE by the NFL.
He has played every position on the DL. There is reasonable debate on all sides of this, but I would call him a DE.
Formerly known as Hoosierteacher or just HT.
"I presume that all of you here think me worthy of pity. But Great God, when I think I was on the point of doing nothing, I consider myself worthy of envy." Jean Valjean, Hugo's Les Miserables
by Steve Nichols on Mar 6, 2010 8:37 AM MST up reply actions
I agree
But DP calls him “Denver’s new starting NT”. Is that just what this guy beleives or is there a reason for this comment?
... 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 6, 2010 8:45 AM MST up reply actions
He is a isted DE who was able to fill in at NT for BAL during an injury.
Take the DP with a grain of salt. First, nobody (not even the coaches) know who our starting NT is yet. The statement is just too bold. Second, the NFL and the Ravens isted him as a DE. Third, I think that he fits the mold of a LDE, and it would make sense to to play him at LDE, move McBean to RDE, and keep Fields at NT (until FA and the draft changes things).
Could he play at NT? Absoulutely, and he might. But I think the DP got way ahead of themselves. This reminds me of when the media was telling us each year where DJ Williams would end up. So far, I like my record.
Formerly known as Hoosierteacher or just HT.
"I presume that all of you here think me worthy of pity. But Great God, when I think I was on the point of doing nothing, I consider myself worthy of envy." Jean Valjean, Hugo's Les Miserables
by Steve Nichols on Mar 6, 2010 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
I'd rather have our orignial pick back more than the 6...
then we hopefully snag Lupati and sign Hadnot and we MAY have a running game again.
Clady, Lupati, Hadnot, Kuper, Harris….could be a solid line.
303
tend to agree
Not sure why people would be more excited for a top pick. I keep hearing some folks say it’s a deep draft and in almost the same breath they say we should try to get a top pick. Wouldn’t the real value come after the top ten?
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 9:04 AM MST up reply actions
Because even if it is a deep draft
there is some Elite players in the top 10 that will not be there at 14. Iupati is not worth the 14th pick. He is overvalued by people on this site. The guy is still very raw. Personally I do not think he looked that great at the Senior Bowl against the top notch competition. I counted holding on him at least 6 times. I would much rather take the 6th pick and hope to get Eric Berry who will be an all pro for the next 10-12 years. Also with Joe Haden running a slow 40 time at the combine if we get the 6th & still have the 11th we could get Berry and Haden. That would set our back 4 for the next 10 years with Berry, Haden McBath. Or we could get Berry & Dan williams and shore up the middle of the field.
by gnarlybroncodude on Mar 6, 2010 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
Ah, I see. Thanks, gnarly.
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 9:48 AM MST up reply actions
Lupati
Spelled with an i…Iupati not Lupati
"It's okay to eat fish, 'cause they don't have any feelings" - Kurt Kobain
by JChase8410 on Mar 6, 2010 11:36 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
“Baltimore DE Dwan Edwards is wrapping up his visit with the Seahawks today and is then scheduled to go visit the Denver Broncos.”
from schefter this morning
I assume that we either sign him OR Jarvis Green?
or could it be both?
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
rather have Edwards
... 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 6, 2010 9:25 AM MST up reply actions
yeah me too...
but just wondering since I’ve been hearing his name out there too..
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
Sayin some prayers that BMarsh wants to stay in Denver....
I think it will happen, but only if he’s in 110%.
Come on Brandon….you know you like Cherry Creek Reservoir too much to leave!
"Brandon Marshall will be a happy BRONCO WR in 2010"
Broncotodd - 2009
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams
Not up to him.
Coach wants him gone, so he’s gone…game over…thanks for playing…
by Merlin Scott on Mar 6, 2010 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
Josh McDaniels has NEVER said that
nor has he EVER acted that way! Brandon is the only one who has wanted to leave! I dont always 100% agree with Coach McDaniels but putting words into his mouth is worse than not liking the guy, its calling him a liar!
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
by Jon Tollerud on Mar 6, 2010 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
McDaniels not only said he's open to keeping him
but that he’s fond of him. That was within the last week. Call it posturing if you want, but personally I take him at his word and have seen nothing to indicate he feels differently.
"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.
by broncosmontana on Mar 6, 2010 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Who do you replace Marshall with?
With Boldin gone, I don’t see adequate replacements available on the market. Certainly not in the draft. Dez Bryant? Come on, a bag of trouble for uncertain production. I hope BMarsh realizes there is no market waiting to overpay him and comes back to us and we sign him long term.
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