Broncos trade for DT Kennedy from Rams - Page 4

Splat420 · 06-08-2007, 10:25 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2897672

After a couple of frustrating seasons in St. Louis, former first-round choice Jimmy Kennedy was traded by the Rams to the Denver Broncos for what is believed to be a sixth-round pick.

Kennedy, a first-round pick in 2003, is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound former Penn State star whom the Rams hoped would solidify the interior of their defensive line. Over the past two seasons, though, they've had trouble getting Kennedy to conform to the team's style of defense. They wanted him to be more of a run-stopper; he wanted to shoot the gap and try to disrupt offenses.

The Broncos were a good fit for Kennedy because they want to get bigger along the defensive line. The other day, the Broncos signed defensive tackle Sam Adams. Now, Kennedy will be thrown into the mix.

vailpass · 06-08-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

As opposed to your last QB, who isn't worth a jiz mop?

So if a QB who was traded for a 4th rounder isn't worth a jiz mop.......

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

tom brady and terrell davis say you're a dumbass

that's also the exception rather than the norm. Based on our recent drafting record...the sixth round is not where we do our winning.

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

It sounds to me like Kennedy doesn't play like a big DT. A lot of poundage doesn't mean the guy will play big on the field.

Perhaps...it doesn't sound like he's been all that productive. Obviously this is his last or next to last chance.

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Jimmy Kennedy sucks. It makes no sense to bring a guy in for competition when he absolutely sucks. He gets blown off of the ball more than just about any DT in this league.

Well that's where hopefully this motivates him. It's obvious he has the size and mostly likely the strength.

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Oh I certainly see the value in it.

It's the shotgun approach. Bring in 14 tackles with question marks about work ethic or attitude and hope that 1 or 2 pans out.

Well again...we are changing to a scheme that requires more size from the DT position. While a former 1st rounder for a 6th isn't optimal, it's still a step toward our desired end...which is more size in the middle. The best guy we got from a FA DT perspective is Sam Adams...provided he's healthy he'll make it a 9 to 10 matchup in our favor. on Sundays.

**Baby Lee** · 06-08-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

As opposed to your last QB, who isn't worth a jiz mop?

Hey!! At least a jiz mop carries the potential to save some perv from breaking his back slipping on unmopped jiz.

kcxiv · 06-08-2007, 01:06 PM

i dont see how this is a bad deal for the broncos. wow they gave out a 6th. Yes, Brady and Davis were drafted late, but thats like a 1 out of 2000 shot its going to happen that way.

Ebolapox · 06-08-2007, 01:43 PM

oh, I'm glad they traded their sixth... that, and let's face it--larry johnson has a NEW BEST FRIEND!

Mile High Mania · 06-08-2007, 01:46 PM

I don't mind the move at all... sure, they gave up a 6th round pick and while there are many great examples of steals in the 6th round (Denver has had many late draft gems)... I think it's worth a shot.

Who knows if it will work out, but they're trying to fix an issue from the last few years. I like that they have a bunch of guys in there and hopefully a few of them work out.

Shanahan has only had 1 losing year in his tenure with Denver... so, he's earned the right to take the risks in my opinion.

htismaqe · 06-08-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Who knows if it will work out, but they're trying to fix an issue from the last few years. I like that they have a bunch of guys in there and hopefully a few of them work out.

That's my issue with it right there.

It's been a problem for the "last few years". The problem is that this isn't a fresh approach.

Once again, they're throwing a bunch of underachievers that have worn out their welcome elsewhere against the wall and hoping it pans out.

Why would it work this time when it hasn't worked before? Law of averages?

Mile High Mania · 06-08-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's my issue with it right there.

It's been a problem for the "last few years". The problem is that this isn't a fresh approach.

Once again, they're throwing a bunch of underachievers that have worn out their welcome elsewhere against the wall and hoping it pans out.

Why would it work this time when it hasn't worked before? Law of averages?

I don't know, but if you look back to the 95-96 seasons when Shanahan first started building talent on that team, he used a number of guys that many questioned. It worked out.

We'll see if this is different, at least he isn't focusing on one team this time around to pick his talent.

Plus, they're working under Bates now and not Coyer... maybe Bates has a more sound philosophy on how best to use these guys.

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

oh, I'm glad they traded their sixth... that, and let's face it--larry johnson has a NEW BEST FRIEND!

LOL

Mile High Mania · 06-08-2007, 02:04 PM

Oh and Sam Adams isn't an underachiever... he's just fat and old.

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Oh and Sam Adams isn't an underachiever... he's just fat and old.

He's not old either.

Mile High Mania · 06-08-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

He's not old either.

34?

06-08-2007, 10:25 AM
Splat420 I can't spell Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clinton Casino cash: $10004900	Broncos trade for DT Kennedy from Rams http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2897672 After a couple of frustrating seasons in St. Louis, former first-round choice Jimmy Kennedy was traded by the Rams to the Denver Broncos for what is believed to be a sixth-round pick. Kennedy, a first-round pick in 2003, is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound former Penn State star whom the Rams hoped would solidify the interior of their defensive line. Over the past two seasons, though, they've had trouble getting Kennedy to conform to the team's style of defense. They wanted him to be more of a run-stopper; he wanted to shoot the gap and try to disrupt offenses. The Broncos were a good fit for Kennedy because they want to get bigger along the defensive line. The other day, the Broncos signed defensive tackle Sam Adams. Now, Kennedy will be thrown into the mix.
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kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	i dont see how this is a bad deal for the broncos. wow they gave out a 6th. Yes, Brady and Davis were drafted late, but thats like a 1 out of 2000 shot its going to happen that way.
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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3717229	I don't mind the move at all... sure, they gave up a 6th round pick and while there are many great examples of steals in the 6th round (Denver has had many late draft gems)... I think it's worth a shot. Who knows if it will work out, but they're trying to fix an issue from the last few years. I like that they have a bunch of guys in there and hopefully a few of them work out. Shanahan has only had 1 losing year in his tenure with Denver... so, he's earned the right to take the risks in my opinion. __________________
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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3717229	Oh and Sam Adams isn't an underachiever... he's just fat and old. __________________
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