B. Lloyd, don't let the door hit you on the way out

by Broncoman on Oct 17, 2011 4:28 PM MDT

I am puzzled at the angst of letting B. Lloyd go. Look, the guy had one godd season for a piss poor team. This is not a Rod Smith, Ed McCaffrey type player, hell I wouldn't even say he is as good as Brandon Marshall or even Eddie Royal. Lloyd has talent for making some circus type catches, but he lacks elite break away speed or quickness, as most times he has to make a spectacular catch because he is covered pretty well most times. He complains the offense is too conservative and maybe is afarid of getting hit more because Tebow is now the starter, seems like the great WR's in the Broncos past never had issues with taking a hit, laying a block, and playing in a run dominated offense and being part of a winning team. The fact is, the Lloyd, like BM and the other prima dona WR's of today care about two things, money and stats, team and winning are low on the totem pole for these cats. Do you think Elway who got to play with Rod and Ed and Shannon would really want to pay a guy who decides he wants a trade because he isn't getting enough deep passes.

I really could care less about B. Lloyd and him wanting a paycheck, good luck in St. Louis, McD has obviuosly done wonders with that juggernaught offense. I want guys that want to work and are team first. Lloyd was basically brought in off the scrap heap and provided another oppurtunity to get paid by the Broncos and he rewards the Broncos with I want to get traded because I ain't getting the ball downfield and now my best buddy is on the bench, so screw you Denver. Well, B. Lloyd..don't let the door hit you in the rear on the way out, and careful for what you wish for, because you might just regret it. You might want to ask how BM is doing with the trade to Miami and how that worked out for him, the dude was almost cut this offseason. So enjoy your paycheck you get next year, you can thank Mr. Bowlen and McD for getting that to you. It's just so heartening to see a player who was left for dead in this league stab the organization that resurrected his career cry his way out of town.

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Wow...Hate Much?

This is a classless post. I’d -1 it if I could.

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by sadaraine on Oct 17, 2011 4:43 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs

by Kulosan125 on Oct 17, 2011 5:03 PM MDT reply actions

here's the thing

Anyone feeling this way really needs to go listen to Lloyd’s most recent interview:

http://www.1043thefan.com/channels/MikeEvansScottHastings/Story.aspx?ID=1556762

I think it really speaks for itself.

If I read between the lines, I can even theorize that the Broncos might have told him that they’d start Demaryius over him.

by tunesmith on Oct 17, 2011 5:22 PM MDT reply actions

interesting

Listening to Brandon it sounds very clear that there was a mutual realization between him and the organization that he wasn’t a good fit anymore. Part of that is no doubt his age, and part his skill-set, like he says he is better at timing routes and less of a YAC guy than noted John Fox receiver Steve Smith (or potentially Demaryius Thomas). Makes sense, though if I were coach, I’d probably make a little more of an effort to use arguably my best player’s best skills, even if he was going to be leaving soon.

i keep dancing on my own.

by atomiccafe on Oct 17, 2011 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Completely uncalled for...

He did a good job for us…so he may a bit of primadonna? So what! After what we lived thru with Brandon Marshall, this kid is a saint! Good luck B Lloyd. Wish you the best!

He wasnt going to get a bigger contract with the likes of Decker/Royal/Thomas/Thomas ready to emerge, plus he realized that John Fox’s offense in not WR friendly. Why not let him go, it’s a win win!

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by Hogblog on Oct 17, 2011 5:30 PM MDT reply actions

I agree with you Hogblog

I can understand that Brandon Lloyd sees his future as being on another team. It was unlikely that the Broncos were willing to pay for a big contract, our offense is becoming more conservative and there are good young receivers on the Broncos. I don’t think less of him for making a good decision and I don’t think he owes the Broncos anything. He was a good citizen during his time with the Broncos and he caught just about everything that was thrown his way. I wish him well and I hope he gets a good contract next year.

by olybronco on Oct 17, 2011 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Pathetic Broncoman...

…I expect better from a long time poster like you.

"Pain don't hurt" - Swayze (Road House) -- We miss you man!

by bonaire on Oct 17, 2011 5:43 PM MDT reply actions

Agreed. B Lloyd might not have been the best teammate, but he still produced here and rarely did the wrong thing. Good look Lloyd, your truly amazing and fun to watch but really shouldnt be on this football team because the stage in your career and the state of the Broncos currently.

We are getting younger and incorporating a different style of football, one that is physical and based upon running the football. Lloyd wasnt going to stick around for that so the two parties mutually parted ways.

Perspective is not taught at MHR, so stop reading the DP and go get some.

by BroncofanfromBoston on Oct 17, 2011 6:21 PM MDT reply actions

I appreciated the perspective, Broncoman.

Gotta admit, it usually seemed like DBs covered him pretty tightly. I’m thankful for his efforts but not worried about replacing him.

by oorange blood on Oct 17, 2011 8:17 PM MDT reply actions

I definitely lean towards Broncoman's sentiments

It seems like Lloyd was a lot more humble last year when he was fighting for a roster spot compared to the Pro-Bowl Lloyd. I never saw Rod Smith or Ed McCaffrey change their approach after they put together some solid seasons of their own. He is certainly a very exciting player to watch, but highlight reel catches and stats don’t win ball games.

I’m not going to lose a bit of sleep over this trade. Lloyd is a very overrated receiver considering how 1 dimensional he is. Sure he makes some amazing catches, but we need to start filling our roster spots with receivers who are going to sell out every play and block for our running backs down the field. A good all around receiver is the difference between 12 yard rushes for first downs and break out runs for touchdowns for our running backs.
I’m just glad we got something for him now rather than a 2013 compensatory pick in the 7th round once he realizes that he won’t get anywhere close to the deal he wants this off-season because every GM in the league knows that WR’s with limited skill sets are a dime a dozen in this league.

So good riddance Lloyd, hope you continue to enjoy giving your Tony Yayo impressions after catching a 10 yard out and padding your stats while your team goes nowhere. Oh, and don’t let the door hit you on the way out…

"I thought our offense was very impressive... other than the turnovers." -The Fox
Well, I think our economy is very impressive right now... other than the unemployment.

by manbearpig5000000 on Oct 17, 2011 9:00 PM MDT reply actions

The trade is good for the Broncos, Lloyd and the Rams.

Finding the best fit is the ultimate goal for every team and individual.

I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.

by Arctic Bronco on Oct 18, 2011 12:31 AM MDT reply actions

Look

I am a fan of Lloyd’s. He was an elite player for us last year, and I disagree with you that he had no quickness / speed. I mean, he wasn’t tops in those categories, but he more than made up for it with his vision, craftiness, route running, leaping ability, timing, and acrobatics. Brandon Lloyd could have always been a top 5 to 10 wide receiver…… he just always got in his own way. The only QB he really had success for multiple years under was Orton (he had 1 year with him in Chicago, before he got hurt).

"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"

"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"

"Kyle Orton to St. Louie for a 5th?"

by PaleHorse78 on Oct 18, 2011 1:41 AM MDT reply actions

Look at it more like a business than a relationship...

Lloyd is not part of our future, and our present isn’t going to be in the playoffs. Sever the ties and let the young guys play. Why does everyone take trades so personally when they are not the person who has to pack up and move?

The only thing that disappointed me in this was how low the compensation was. I thought we needed at least a fourth for it to be worth it. Maybe we get a another Terrell Davis out of the deal but most likely it won’t be anyone who makes an impact.

by PatDog13 on Oct 18, 2011 3:47 PM MDT reply actions