Broncos Close To Signing A Pair Of Wide Receivers

by John Bena on Apr 14, 2008 5:24 AM MDT

Looks like the Broncos aren't done in Free Agency after all. According to the Denver Post, the Broncos are close to signing a pair of wide receivers --

The Broncos are close to signing former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Samie Parker and are deep in discussions with Darrell Jackson, the former No. 1 pass-catching threat for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple NFL sources.

Parker, 27, was the Chiefs' No. 2 receiver in 2005-06, averaging 38.5 catches and 547 yards. He and the Broncos could finalize an agreement today.

Few receivers have a more impressive resume than Jackson, who was released by San Francisco after last season largely to avoid paying $4 million in salary and bonus. He has averaged 61 receptions in his eight NFL seasons and has three seasons of at least 1,000 yards. He caught 10 TD passes in 2006.

While both are considered question marks, it is a positive sign to see the team actively trying to address a glaring hole on the roster....

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I wonder just how effective

they will be in a Broncos Uniform.

fader nation is a conquered nation

by mdierk on Apr 14, 2008 7:11 AM MDT reply actions

everyone does...

Jackson could benifit from being a part of the 2008 Broncos instead of the 2007-niners...

I think it looks good - it gives some depth (at the very least) on a thin position - everything depends on their salaries obviously.

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Apr 14, 2008 7:25 AM MDT up reply actions

so lets see...

WRs check
LBs check
DTs hesitant deal in place for one veteran
SAFs check
C check
T ... tackle? Anybody seen a tackle?

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 14, 2008 8:26 AM MDT reply actions

Crazy thought here.

One "draft day deal" in place for DRob, and nothing yet on an OT. FAs galore in other positions.

Hmmmmm.

Is it possible that Mike is going to spend several (and I mean "several") picks to move way higher than expected? Is it possible that we'll use a few picks that are left for the OL?

I'm talking higher than Ellis. The key for me is that the deal for DRob seems dependent on something, and it is for draft weekend. And we have soooooo many picks. Just thinking....

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Apr 14, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions

If you are thinking the way I think you are

I would be MORE than happy to see DRob on our team! I can safely assume that they "Target" would only have to change the yellow on his uniform to Orange?

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 14, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions

What COULD happen...

It could be a multi-pick trade for Dorsey (SHOCK), with the rest of the picks used for the OL. Again, very crazy idea, but we are stop gapping every other need.

Shanny loves to trade up, and our draft day deal IS for a DT (DRob). In that event (Dorsey), I don't think the DRob deal would then go through.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Apr 14, 2008 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh I was thinking

Jake Long was the "Target"

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 14, 2008 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions

I knew this scenario

was going to come up eventually, but I'll be darned if I thought it was going to come from you HT!!!

I thought that pursuing Ellis would have been a real draftbuster, but Dorsey would take the cake. I can see it happening in every way except salary cap-wise.

The salary cap says to move down, methinks...

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 14, 2008 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions

It shouldn't come from me!

I hate conspiracy theories, and I think the idea of trading up for Dorsey is "crazy" and would certainly "take the cake".

The funny thing is, there is enough evidence for people to cling to if they want to. That we have filled so many positions with FA, and the glaring ommission is DT, Shanahan's penchant for trading up for who he really wants, AND having a draft day deal in place for a DT if we don't get what we want just opens the door enough for folks to see the possibility.

I don't think it will happen, but the signs are there for reasonable speculation.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Apr 15, 2008 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Jackson

I don't know about Jackson. He doesn't have the greatest hands. But Parker could be a good 4th receiver.

by PABlzrfn on Apr 14, 2008 12:03 PM MDT reply actions

4th?

I hope they're both better than that! We have Martinez for a fourth WR.

What we need is competition at #2.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Apr 14, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions

I can picture Jackson dropping an important ball

in the playoff wildcard game next year. Possession receiver he ain't. Its been awhile since he was on my radar, but didn't he used to be a pretty fast guy???

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 14, 2008 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions