Horse Tracks: Denver Broncos playing the waiting game

For what seemed like a soon-to-be done trade when free agency opened on March 9th, this Colin Kaepernick thing has gone on much longer than I thought it would. Thankfully, John Elway has no problem playing the waiting game and that's, along with many other reasons, why he's paid the big bucks.

Elway's desire to wait things out have only helped the Broncos. At one time the Browns were considered suitors for the San Francisco quarterback. With RGIII sentenced to play in Cleveland, the 49ers find themselves negotiating with themselves and Denver. Reports are that the deal to send Kaep to the Broncos is in place and just $4.9 million in salary is the sticking point. Something tells me Elway will likely have no problem waiting this obstacle out too.

I admit it, I openly said the Broncos should pull their offer Peyton Manning because he was taking too long to decide where he would play. Clearly my desire to get things done as soon as possible makes me childishly foolish. I own  that. What else do I own? An awesome Super Bowl 50 Champions shirt made possible, in part, by the quarterback I didn't have patience to wait for.

Chill out, Broncos Country. Put your trust in Elway and, who knows, we just might have to buy another nifty Super Bowl t-shirt this year, too.

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Broncos fans aren't the only ones impacted by the Broncos waiting game for Colin Kaepernick. The rest of the league has eyes on this transaction as well.

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The Broncos have only $1.62 million in cap space right now?! Denver Broncos continue to face salary-cap issues as draft approaches - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN

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While the Broncos sort out the Kaepernick trade, the Jets are still working to find a way to get Ryan Fitzpatrick back in the fold. Jets-Ryan Fitzpatrick standoff could be reaching crunch time - New York Jets Blog- ESPN

Michael Vick thinks he has a few more concussions left in him. Michael Vick feels like he has one more season in his blood | ProFootballTalk

Mike Wallace could have a big year in Baltimore. Joe Flacco plans "huge impact" for Mike Wallace | ProFootballTalk

The Browns didn't stop at signing RGIII. 'Moneyball' at work? Browns release Donte Whitner - NFL.com

Seattle has a new defensive end. Seattle Seahawks, DE Chris Clemons agree to terms | ESPN

Tight end Scott Chandler may be done. Scott Chandler fears latest ACL surgery will end career - NFL.com

Former NFL quarterback and Heisman winner Troy Smith had a very bad weekend. Troy Smith arrested for drunk driving, marijuana possession | ProFootballTalk

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