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Mile High Mania · 05-22-2001, 07:37 AM

I just read a blurb on that orangemane site regarding Denver's CB position. Looks like they have 9 CBs going into camp and 6 of those guys are 5'10 or shorter. The three over 6 foot are Walker, who should be a great CB, some spare I've never heard of and the rookie, Middlebrooks.

I agree that Middlebrooks could one day be a great CB in the league, but most rookie DBs get abused their first year. So, TJ aluded to the fact that they may bring in another DB if this particular individual decides to play for the Broncos' terms (financially).

Auuuggghhh... also, due to this player's relationship and mutual respect for Shannahan and Rhodes, coupled with the fact that the offense and defense are being retooled for a title run it appears that the Deion to Denver bandwagon is about to begin.

I like Deion in Atlanta... grew to dislike his antics in SanFran and hated him as a Cowboy. I really hate the fact that he can't tackle and I ultimately hate the way he parades around the field, dances in the endzone and points to the big man upstairs before and after every play. The guy practically had sex with everything within grasp until his wife divorced him and then he "found the lord". Whatever.

I can already see the debates beginning...
Do I think the guy can legitimately shut down half the field?
Probably, he once was amazing, but recently I've seen him get burned by guys like Harrison and Keyshawn, only to downplay it b/c of injuries... the dreaded 'turf toe'.

I'll have to go back and see what he did last year in DC, but I know that he mailed it in his last year or two in Dallas. I think I would veto the Deion signing, but if they do it... I'll have to learn to accept it.

Don't get me wrong, I'm slick enough to twist and turn it into the perfect fit for Denver, but it gives me this sick feeling inside to think of Deion in a Denver uniform.

Maybe I'm wrong and it would be a great signing, but my gut is rarely wrong... except for this chinese food I had last week. Gross.

TEX · 06-06-2001, 01:17 PM

If Deon thinks that the Donx will win it all, he'll do his best to surface there. He's such a whore for a winner and Saint Bowlen looks like a pimp anyway so it might be a perfect fit!

IMHO, he'll be more of a distraction because he's nowhere near the player he once was. Mostly all hype with flashes of brilliance, but now the flashes are far and few in between. So, if it makes Mile High sick...then I'm all for it!;)

KCJohnny · 06-06-2001, 10:28 PM

Relax, MHM.
Height means next to nothing at CB.
Some of the greatest CBs in History are 5'-8"/5'-9".
Darrel Green, Deron Cherry, etc...

What matters most is ability to close on a ball thrown and run support.

The donx are in better shape than they have been in years with Ray Rhodes and they should sweep tyhe defensively cheap Chiefs.

KCJ
Making reluctant concessions to the hated horsies:mad:

HC_Chief · 06-06-2001, 10:29 PM

Cherry was a safety :)

05-22-2001, 07:37 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3597229	Oh my... I dread this becoming a reality I just read a blurb on that orangemane site regarding Denver's CB position. Looks like they have 9 CBs going into camp and 6 of those guys are 5'10 or shorter. The three over 6 foot are Walker, who should be a great CB, some spare I've never heard of and the rookie, Middlebrooks. I agree that Middlebrooks could one day be a great CB in the league, but most rookie DBs get abused their first year. So, TJ aluded to the fact that they may bring in another DB if this particular individual decides to play for the Broncos' terms (financially). Auuuggghhh... also, due to this player's relationship and mutual respect for Shannahan and Rhodes, coupled with the fact that the offense and defense are being retooled for a title run it appears that the Deion to Denver bandwagon is about to begin. I like Deion in Atlanta... grew to dislike his antics in SanFran and hated him as a Cowboy. I really hate the fact that he can't tackle and I ultimately hate the way he parades around the field, dances in the endzone and points to the big man upstairs before and after every play. The guy practically had sex with everything within grasp until his wife divorced him and then he "found the lord". Whatever. I can already see the debates beginning... Do I think the guy can legitimately shut down half the field? Probably, he once was amazing, but recently I've seen him get burned by guys like Harrison and Keyshawn, only to downplay it b/c of injuries... the dreaded 'turf toe'. I'll have to go back and see what he did last year in DC, but I know that he mailed it in his last year or two in Dallas. I think I would veto the Deion signing, but if they do it... I'll have to learn to accept it. Don't get me wrong, I'm slick enough to twist and turn it into the perfect fit for Denver, but it gives me this sick feeling inside to think of Deion in a Denver uniform. Maybe I'm wrong and it would be a great signing, but my gut is rarely wrong... except for this chinese food I had last week. Gross.
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06-06-2001, 01:17 PM	#16
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Casino cash: $2283127	If Deon thinks that the Donx will win it all, he'll do his best to surface there. He's such a whore for a winner and Saint Bowlen looks like a pimp anyway so it might be a perfect fit! IMHO, he'll be more of a distraction because he's nowhere near the player he once was. Mostly all hype with flashes of brilliance, but now the flashes are far and few in between. So, if it makes Mile High sick...then I'm all for it!;)
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06-06-2001, 10:28 PM	#17
KCJohnny Blind, deceived homer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryland, USA Casino cash: $10004900	Relax, MHM. Height means next to nothing at CB. Some of the greatest CBs in History are 5'-8"/5'-9". Darrel Green, Deron Cherry, etc... What matters most is ability to close on a ball thrown and run support. The donx are in better shape than they have been in years with Ray Rhodes and they should sweep tyhe defensively cheap Chiefs. KCJ Making reluctant concessions to the hated horsies:mad:
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06-06-2001, 10:29 PM	#18
HC_Chief That's just f***in' stupid Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: suburbia Casino cash: $3687107	Cherry was a safety :) __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
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