Champ Bailey Selling His House
by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 4:29 PM MST
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Full Champ Bailey quote: "I am putting my Littleton, (CO) house up for sale. It will be officially listed within the next few days."#Broncos
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The Broncos and Champ Bailey were having contract discussions today. In fact, just hours ago, many were excited and optimistic to have Champ Bailey stay a Denver Bronco. However, with the news that he is selling his house, that optimism has dissipated.
A couple of weeks ago, Carson Palmer of the Cincinnati Bengals threatened to sell his house as an outward display of his discontent toward Mike Brown and the rest of the Bengals organization. This isn't quite the same set of circumstances but the message may be the same. Unless Champ was offered significantly more money in today's negotiations and feels the need to buy a bigger house, this announcement doesn't bode well for his career in Denver.
Champ hasn't directly said anything about wanting out of Denver, but you can read between the lines. As a free agent, whenever a CBA is agreed upon, Champ Bailey is free to go where he wants.... and he will.
John Fox spoke up yesterday about his feelings towards Champ Bailey.
"He's a guy we have strong feelings about. We've had some dialogue there. There have been discussions. We definitely want to bring back. You never know how things like that work out, but we're moving forward as best we know how."
At this point, it looks like those feelings only go one way. It remains to be seen whether or not Champ Bailey will be a Bronco in the future, but for now, it doesn't look good.
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There must be an explanation
I know it seems bad, and maybe im being a little too optimistic, but I really hope that maybe he’s taking a smaller contract so he’s deciding on a smaller house. I know not likely but I would sure miss him not being a bronco. We can only hope I guess.
No worries
Maybe he plans to buy Shanahan’s house with his new contract.
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rumor is the broncos are trying to give champ a 1 year deal
With an option for more years.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." - John Elway
by Pmoreno95 on Feb 16, 2011 1:48 PM MST via mobile reply actions
What Rodney said...
You got a link, P_machine?
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
josina anderson said it and its on nfl.com
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by Pmoreno95 on Feb 16, 2011 2:27 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
im in class so i cant really get you guys a link
Sorry :/
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by Pmoreno95 on Feb 16, 2011 2:30 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
No worries, I just got out at 4 and got home a little while ago. I'll see if I can find it.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 2:31 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting.
It makes sense that the Broncos want that, but does Champ want that? I think that’s the real question.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
Awesome, I am looking for a house in Littleton
I think his house is actually in Roxborough or Arrowhead area.
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I think his house is actually in Roxborough or Arrowhead area.
I think your confused. His NEW home will be at Arrowhead.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Feb 16, 2011 5:49 PM MST up reply actions
x
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 5:54 PM MST up reply actions
Lol
In all seriousness the Chiefs would never sign Champ. He would be too expensive and we have two really good young corners in Flowers and Carr. I think if you guys don’t franchise him he could end up in Baltimore, Miami, or Houston in that order.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Feb 16, 2011 5:56 PM MST up reply actions
as long as Pioli is calling the shots
I think you’re right. I’d add Oakland as a hot and heavy suitor, but I’d like to think Champ would say no to Al.
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 7:37 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe Champ and Melo will sell each other their homes
and both stay?
what?
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Good luck selling in this market
But seriously, I’ll miss Champ if he does indeed leave.
We should have traded him last year
And gotten a pick for him
That's too bad that it has come to this.
So do we slap a tag on him?
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franchise and trade him
2nd rounder and conditional 2012
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Are franchise tags fully guaranteed money?
by waterboy31321 on Feb 16, 2011 2:14 PM MST up reply actions
They better be.
You sign a guy for that, you bet he’ll play.
There is a point each year (Week 4 or 5?) when all contracts become fully payable.
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Franchise tags are removable
I’m not sure if that’s what you meant, but it’s important to note that the team can tag him then pull it later. I don’t see a tag as even much of a remote possibility, though. Just my opinon of course.
not if they work out a new contract with a new team. Whatever new contract will supercede the franchise tag I believe.
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by BroncoMath101 on Feb 16, 2011 4:18 PM MST up reply actions
I still think we'll get a deal done
Our problem is that we have a really big payroll this year. Our salary allocation was somehow setup to take some major hits this year. $9M for Orton, Jamal Williams’ $4M, Bannan’s $4M, Tebow’s $9M, Kuper’s $7M, Graham’s $4M, etc…
Next year we’ll certainly have a rookie cap in place and the only salaries set to be over 2-3M are DJ Williams, Dumervil and Kuper. That’s it. We can afford extensions for Harris and Bailey so long as we can structure them to take the major hit next year.
If Champ and Carson Palmer want to move
Maybe they can trade houses and teams. They make about the same money.
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If Champ comes over here and plays in Cincinnati, I would freak out.
The Bengals doesn’t deserve to have Champ Bailey. They have ruined the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area for far too long. Mike Brown is the worst and (being a northern KY native) I can completely understand why Carson Palmer wants out.
Plus, Champ wouldn’t be any closer to a Lombardi Trophy if he went to Cincy. There are three reasons to come to Cincinnati. Skyline 3-ways, Graeter’s Ice Cream and Cincinnati Reds baseball games.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 2:38 PM MST up reply actions
It's spaghetti, skyline chili, and shredded cheese.
A 4 way is all of that with onions added.
It’s amazing.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 7:08 PM MST up reply actions
Thank goodness
I was hoping you were talking about food.
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 7:35 PM MST up reply actions
LOL!!!!!
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 7:36 PM MST up reply actions
i'll take Palmer!!!!!!
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by Whidbey Bronco on Feb 16, 2011 5:32 PM MST up reply actions
Champ...
I think it is safe to say that losing Champ AIN’T GONNA MAKE that defense no better! And just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse. It can’t get any worse that #32 can it?
by Mee on Feb 16, 2011 2:35 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
New thought
I guess it can’t be ranked any lower, but it could loose 4 more games.
Champ is gone!! So What!!
He’s a great player, but how many years does he have left. Be thankful the Broncos had him in his prime. Denver is rebuiding, I hate that word, but that is what Denver is doing. Denver must build thru the draft, not sign players over the age of 30.
This is exactly why i will never buy another active player jersey again
Jerseys I came into ownership of within one year before they were no longer starting Broncos:
30 – Davis
14 – Greise (I know, I know, it was a gift)
24 – Bailey
My latest is 44. Think I’m safe there. ; )
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
but then
I suppose TD and Champ will always be Broncos in my heart. And I’m not too broken up about Griese, especially since he’s acquitting himself admirably as a color guy.
I move to strike my previous comment from the record.
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
thank you
i knew I could count on you, Cali
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 4:27 PM MST up reply actions
that is a SICK orange crush jersey you got on that pic there sir...
been looking for a Terrell Davis one in the orange crush style (1995-1996) but can’t seem to find one that isn’t autographed!! It’s not that I wouldn’t want his signature, I just really want to wear it!!
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by manbearpig5000000 on Feb 16, 2011 4:05 PM MST up reply actions
that would be pretty awesome, yeah
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 4:26 PM MST up reply actions
you cant get a custom
throwback one on nfl.com? I thought they did that…
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-Tom Jackson
isojerseys.com
Everything is so cheap, I’m talking 15-30 dollars a jersey. I just ordered a bunch and they are all 100percent authentic beauties.
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by David G. Little on Feb 16, 2011 8:37 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
damn man you are blowing my mind right now...
just checked it out, so are these for reals? Authentic? these prices have to be too good to be true…
Half-man, half-bear, and half-pig. I like giving my two cents, but no one ever takes me cereal.
by manbearpig5000000 on Feb 16, 2011 9:54 PM MST up reply actions
yep. ordered 8 the other day. I got a bobby hull blackhawks jersey, a TD jersey (with superbowl patches) a dick butkus, two tebows and a orange Dawkins. They are all mint. free shipping if you buy more than 8 i believe.
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by David G. Little on Feb 17, 2011 9:19 AM MST up reply actions
sweet man, thanks for the heads up!!
Half-man, half-bear, and half-pig. I like giving my two cents, but no one ever takes me cereal.
by manbearpig5000000 on Feb 17, 2011 9:54 AM MST up reply actions
nothing gets past you, does it, man?
: )
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:42 PM MST up reply actions
u're always safe going retro!
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by Whidbey Bronco on Feb 16, 2011 5:33 PM MST up reply actions
heck yeah
the irony being, i didn’t actually purchase (spend my hard earned scratch) on any of them. They were all presents. I’m almost ashamed of myself. I would be, except … hey, I got FOUR FREE JERSEYS! ; )
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
Why is it for every positive bit of news
we seem to have a negative happen so quickly. It’s amazing that today it comes out that they have been in contract talks and then again today we hear he is selling his house.
Why couldn’t it just have been? – Champ resigns with the Broncos
Up and down of emotions in one day. Maybe it’s nothing, but I’m not sure why he would say that and then be signing with us. I hope I’m wrong, and that it’s nothing and he does up end signing with us. I’m just ready for some news that continues to be positive for us.
Waiting.........
For Sayre or Troy or somebody to update this and say Champ has signed a new contract. Get on it you guys! Maybe just wishful thinking? Please get him signed Mr. Elway.
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new tweet
VicLombardi It’s a 4-yr, 40-million dollar offer. But Champ’s camp uncomfortable with the lack of guarantees. Little security.
the internet? that thing is still around?
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This is important!
If this is true, then it seems the new regime is willing to pay him just like the last regime. That’s half the battle. The guaranteed money and what not can be further negotiated. I’m just happy if they’re willing to break him off $10M this year!
that's a little more what i was expecting
Something along the lines of, “We do love you, we do respect you, we do want you to retire as a Bronco, but here are our concerns and what we think we can do.” and “Okay, thanks but someone else will probably give me the security I’m looking for. Guess it’s time to move on.”
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
Smart move on Champ's part...
We should find out jus how much Bronco management wants to keep Champ… I’m waiting for the new contract to be signed so we can prepare for the draft.
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If the report that we are offering a one year contract with the option for more years then it makes sense that Champ is possibly deciding to look elsewhere.
This could also be a strategic move by Champ to the effect that it gets the Broncos to see that he will take his services elsewhere if they don’t pay him what he’s worth. I for one would like to lock him down here until he retires.
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Champ doesn't strike me as the strategic type
Maybe his agent is. Champ strikes me as a face value guy. Just my opinion.
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:53 PM MST up reply actions
of course
maybe that’s exactly what he WANTS them to think…
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 7:53 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Inconceivable!
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anybody want a peanut?
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by broncosmontana on Feb 17, 2011 1:13 AM MST up reply actions
I think the old put the house up for sale maneuver...
is kind of bush league. I’m not going to say that Champ owes Denver or the fans anything (though I do recall we gave Boss Bailey more than a fair shake), but I think we at least deserve a direct “I is or I isn’t interested” rather than a lone comment out the side of his mouth to one of the more incindeary reporters in the Denver area(though I remember Vic Lombardi was himself pretty volitile during the Cutler thing….).
Either way, Champ is going to handle it how he handles it. Right now he’s got the support of Broncos Country walking away or not. If he throws a tantrum ala the last guy who listed his house to send a message he’s only going to damage that rep.
J
Addendum:
I’d love to see the Broncos go after Nnamdi. If we’re going to throw mega millions around, perhaps we do so for a younger version of Bailey. Nnamdi is going to demand some serious cashish – probably more than Bailey could hope to get – but it would be a worthwhile investment….
(I know I know — I’m delusional to think he would come here, but I gotta dream, right? – Shoot.)
J
by Jezru on Feb 16, 2011 5:05 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I agree with you there on Asoughma
And I think Champ will handle the situation with class, like he always does
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
Sorry, but leaking to the media that you are putting your house up for sell isn't classy
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agreed.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. DA
by Whidbey Bronco on Feb 16, 2011 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
that sounds like more of a kneejerk emotional response
like his hopes were let down a bit. I don’t blame him — it’s been a frustrating run over the last six years and he may have been hoping it would all be worth it.
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:51 PM MST up reply actions
we are all about transparency right? Cant get more transparent than that, good for you Champ!
He is pissed that the broncos leaked to DP about contract negotiations which obviously is total BS or the contract is so much less than the one which was pulled by McX earlier this year.
Let Champ go. Why would he want to play for a rebuilding team?
exactly what I've been thinking
That was my thought. My dream was fielding 24 and 21 in the same backfield! : )
Here’s a crazy thought — what if Champ and Nnamdi switch teams?
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by broncosmontana on Feb 16, 2011 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
Count me in the camp saying this is BS on Bailey's part
Be a man and either negotiate or leave, but don’t do this media-selling-my-house-oh-my! crud…it is so friggin insulting to me as a fan for you to drag more crap out in public regarding my team that has paid you MILLIONS already.
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by sadaraine on Feb 16, 2011 5:18 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
DO WHATEVER IT TAKES!!
We need to keep him! We’ve been overpaying and signing all these over 30 yr old players for the last 5 years and now that our most talented one wants more money and years some people are willing to let em go! Makes no sense. Yea we’re rebuilding but look at the chiefs it took em 2yrs under haley to make the playoffs and I think we can do the same. Even if it’s with champ at safety which would still be a huuuuuge upgrade.
by chap on Feb 16, 2011 6:43 PM MST via mobile reply actions
I saw an interview with Champ a few years ago...
where he joined the CBS pregame crew live via satellite from his home in Cherry Hills Village. I work for a major TV company and have seen a work order for Champ’s house in Cherry Hills. Its entirely possible he owns more than 1 house. notice how he said “I’m selling my Littleton house” instead of saying “I’m selling my house”?? maybe I’m just too optimistic
by AOB (Agent Orange & Blue) on Feb 16, 2011 7:00 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
That's an interesting thought.
I sent this question along on twitter. Maybe it will receive an answer.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 16, 2011 7:33 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe
I’m thinking outside the box here, but I don’t think losing Champ is going to be that big of a blow to the defense. We were the worst defense in football WITH Champ. Say it out loud. The worst. My football acumen isn’t the best, but I believe we have some solid if unspectacular players in both Cox and Squid. Maybe we take a longer look at Patrick Peterson. Who knows. Champ is still an above average player, but he is going to demand more than he is really worth at this point in his career. I’d rather that money go to someone (or better yet, be spread around to numerous players) with more tread left on their tires, be it a superstar rookie or solid veteran acquisition.
I love Champ and I appreciate all that he has done for our team, but it may be time to let him ride off into the sunset. Let him chase that payday and sign with a contender, which we clearly are not, Champ or no Champ. My two favorite plays in Broncos history (that I remember) are the Elway-copter and Champ’s pick of Tom Terrific that he almost took a hundred yards to the house (damn you, Ben Watson!)
Thanks Champ, it’s been real. Go get that ring, brother. You deserve it if anyone does.
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by grind_core on Feb 16, 2011 7:35 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Maybe he just wants another house instead of his current one.
Well, I hope at least.
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Maybe it's smoke.
He’s just driving his price up. I hope. But will the Broncos be willing to pay it?
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I just saw the Powerball numbers from last night....
The Powerball number was… 24 ::Sniff:: ::Sniff::
Maybe it’s an omen, whoever signs Champ will win the big one.
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An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Feb 17, 2011 6:51 AM MST reply actions
I've heard business is business and it's not personal
But I think Michael Scott said it best when he said “Business is the most personal thing you can do!”. In other words, Champ should do what’s best for him. But that doesn’t mean I won’t cry if he leaves
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