Did we forget that his work ethic has been questioned?  Are the Broncos thinking that they can get a player like Warren was in 2005?

I'm not convinced that this will help in the long run.

I have got a bad feeling about this.

but I REALLY don't want to see this guy in Broncos orange and blue... Can't we get ahold of a good DT anywhere else??

bad trade of Bly?  An old tackle who is overweight and has injury problems does not sound like someone who can be of much use to a rebuilding team.

agrees with my assessment.  Shaun Rogers is a worthless pick up for us.  He had 6 good games in Detroit, take our altitude and he will have 3 good games for us.  

Mike must not watch a lot of game film, only the game in which Rogers kicked our arse up and down the field.  Sorry Mike, that was ONE game!

My sentiment is that of others here... bleh. His weight and work ethic have been questioned (by the LIONS, for pete's sake... are we really reduced to diving in Millen's dumpster?) and one game in which he kicked us blue and orange does not a good addition make. (Lest we also forget, that was also the game in which "Peanut Butter Jelly" Ramsey made his, um, star turn). I'm excited for the draft since it seems we'll be able to make a better pickup at DT/OT there, and I sure hope we're not giving up any of our picks to add Rogers to the squad. We're going to need all of them to upgrade at defensive line/linebacker, so definitely don't use them on fat guys who are going to wheeze in the thin Mile High air and might not want to really put in all that effort anyway...

Pickups like this are why I have been suspicious of the Bowlen/Shanahan two-headed hydra for a while now. I guess we did rob the Lions blind once for Bly, so I suppose they're trying to do it again. Sigh...

If three-fourths of the NFC South want to trade for Rogers, they're welcome to do it . . .

You remember how Detroit came out of the draft with a deal for the #2 pick worked out with Denver... then they changed their mind.

They said they wanted Wilson, and then they left Denver hanging high and dry...

Well, maybe we will do all the talk, and then back off at the last moment. Yah, that would be nice (and very mature, I assure you).

I didn't want this guy to begin with.  Perhaps Mike learned his lesson with the Browncos. ;)

I will mention that Rogers is scheduled to make $4.25 million, $5.25 million and $7 million the next three years.  Dwayne Robertson of the Jets is due $7.6 million and $4.5 million over the next two years.  I prefer Robertson to Rogers (in terms of talent, motor and character), but Denver would have to redo either of their contracts if they want to swing a trade.

that Walker and Rogers have the same agent?  I would speculate that Walker was part of the deal, if wasn't completely and utterly an insane proposition.  What would the Lions need with Walker?

On the other hand, we have yet to see what kind of deal they are pitching.  I hope that it is a short one, ideally only for a year.  Rogers has something to prove next year if he is on a short contract, and we could dump him regardless of how he performs, for someone else to take a long term chance on later.

At best he is a one year option.  Is that even possible for Denver to do?

Rogers doesn't sound like a good gamble.  Add in his money numbers and it just looks worse.

I guess I'm the only one who likes this potential addition.

Simply put, we don't have one starting-caliber defensive tackle going into next year.  Compared to other teams in the league, we also have a pretty apparent dearth of talent in the front 7.

In my mind, both Rogers and Robertson make a ton of sense given the layout of our team and our goals.  Shanahan is obviously ALWAYS looking to be a competetive team in the tough AFC, and to do that we need more established, talented players....especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Rogers is immensely talented.  I find it kind of amusing that he goes from being talked up as being the best and most explosive tackle in the league one year to being a lazy-ass retread who's not worth a dime the next.  His work ethic issues are cause for concern, just based off previous experience with these types.  But, if we want to take a jump on D and make an attempt to be a playoff contendor, we need to take these types of risks.

In my opinion, the only concern here should be the compensation Detroit would get.  Money isn't an issue, and shouldn't be perceived as one.  The cap is skyrocketing and that sure isn't going to reign Shanny and his obviously reckless spending in.  I actually like that, on top of the fact that he's never been afraid to cut bait on a mistake.  I fully expect Detroit to ask for a 2nd round pick, but can you imagine what a boon it would be to pry this guy away with a 3rd or a package of later picks?  

And, just to make myself clear, in no way am I advocating widespread additions of free agents or trade acquisitions to patch our numerous holes.  We do need to draft and develop at many positions.  But, honestly, DT is and has been a giant blackhole that's been sucking our defense into oblivion for the last few years.  Given our new DC and new scheme, I think it's a good idea to bring in a guy like Rogers or Robertson to give us that much desired, potential rock in the middle in the short term (as opposed to developing one).

This is ridiculous. Maybe, MAYBE, a 4th rounder.

I would absolutely prefer they get after Robertson. He's younger and there's no comparison when it comes to character. Rogers doesn't just disappear for stretches during a game, he disappears for gameS (yes, plural) in a row. He is a prime example of what the Broncos do NOT need to be building with right now. If they were coming off an 11-5 season with 2 established DT's in place and looking for depth, I could see it. But, does anyone seriously think this should be the guy setting the example for how to be a pro for 2 or more young DT's they'll be drafting this year?  It would serve this team's long-term interests better to get someone who may not have top shelf ability, but has a good motor, is a hard-worker and has a lot of heart rather than vice-versa.

with those who doubt Rogers will be a good addition. I hope the Broncos' front office isn't influenced too much by his game against us. I remember a reserve QB years ago who brought his team back from a 28-3 deficit to beat us 31-28. Naturally, the Broncos traded for him, but he didn't turn out to be anything special (other than that one great game against us).