John Clayton on the Broncos...R U Kidding me???

DJJasonp · 03-10-2006, 02:18 PM

From Clayton's ESPN story "5 teams to watch" during the offseason/free-agency period...

Please tell me how in the world this is always possible....why don't they just list Jesus Christ as a potential safety on this list as well? Salary cap be damned!!!!

4. Denver Broncos
They've been the most active team of the offseason, re-signing offensive linemen Tom Nalen and Matt Lepsis, defensive ends Courtney Brown and John Engelberger and safeties Sam Brandon and John Lynch They still have almost $11 million of room and want to keep defensive tackle Gerard Warren. If head coach/executive VP Mike Shanahan can work some magic, he might be able to get wide receiver Terrell Owens, running back Jamal Lewis and defensive end John Abraham. Abraham might cost them a first-round draft pick, but he would be worth it. Those additional options might not have been possible if the cap hadn't grown because of the CBA extension.

**Rain Man** · 03-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Apparently, Plummer, Rod Smith, and Champ Bailey all agreed to cut their salary down to minimum wage, because they got lucrative offseason jobs turning on the automatic sprinklers at Pat Bowlen's house.

Amnorix · 03-10-2006, 02:22 PM

One webiste is reporting that the Broncos are close to trading a 1st round pick to the Jets for Abraham, and will then sign him to a deal worth $27M over the first three years.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

**alanm** · 03-10-2006, 02:23 PM

We need to target their capologist. I salute him since he's not in jail... yet!

Mr. Laz · 03-10-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

We need to target their capoligist. I salute him since he's not in jail... yet!

it's the owner not the cap guy

ChiefsfaninPA · 03-10-2006, 02:26 PM

I hope that all of these rags start naming the Donkeys the favorite for the Superbowl that way when they lose in the wildcard game(if the cheat enough to make it there) I will have a bigger chuckle.

tk13 · 03-10-2006, 02:27 PM

They didn't really do anything last year. Well they made moves, but they weren't high cost moves. They just added a bunch of Browns D-linemen, and they traded their leading rusher for that. Then they signed guys like Ian Gold and Jerry Rice... and they let some DB's walk and drafted 30 DB's in the draft. The last time they really made a big splash was two years ago with Champ, and even that was a trade.

Mile High Mania · 03-10-2006, 02:28 PM

Profootball talk isn't the best source for information... they're not bad, but they have a lot of wild ass guesses from time to time.

Everyone (even the 19 year old jets fan) is saying it's Denver or Atlanta that will trade for Abraham.

BigRock · 03-10-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

They didn't really do anything last year. Well they made moves, but they weren't high cost moves.

But but but... they won the division! And it's a well known fact that if you don't spend big money in FA every year, YOU DIE!!!!!!

At least according to some people, it seems.

**Gonzo** · 03-10-2006, 02:39 PM

It must be nice to have a GM that goes after quality players in the off season. Maybe we can re-sign Bell, Holliday, Mccleon and Barber this off season.

htismaqe · 03-10-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo8888

It must be nice to have a GM that goes after quality players in the off season. Maybe we can re-sign Bell, Holliday, Mccleon and Barber this off season.

Yeah, quality guys like Ron Dayne, Courtney Brown, and Ebenezer Ekuban...

Amnorix · 03-10-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Profootball talk isn't the best source for information... they're not bad, but they have a lot of wild ass guesses from time to time.

Everyone (even the 19 year old jets fan) is saying it's Denver or Atlanta that will trade for Abraham.

PFT is sort of random. Seem to want to go for home runs all the time, and thereofre strike out a fair bit. But they do hit their fair share of home runs...

**alanm** · 03-10-2006, 02:44 PM

To be fair Denver has bucked some serious injury ju-ju the last couple of years unlike the Chiefs. Statistics say it hits them hard this year.

Not to wish injury on them mind you but it has to catch up with them.

HC_Chief · 03-10-2006, 02:49 PM

Dungver seems to make moves constantly to improve their team. We point & laugh at many of them, and to be honest, deservedly so (Plummer, Dale Carter), but they also make good moves from time to time (who knew the crappy Clev DL would be much improved in Dungver?). Point is, can't make improvements to your team if you stand pat.

keg in kc · 03-10-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

To be fair Denver has bucked some serious injury ju-ju the last couple of years unlike the Chiefs. Statistics say it hits them hard this year.

Unlike the Chiefs? How many times has Priest been on IR? Keyaron Fox might've taken Bell's job if hadn't gone down in week 2. Kris Wilson and Kawika Mitchell both spent the better part of their first two seasons in the tub. Julien Battle last year. Tony Gonzalez has had a bad wheel for, what, three years now? We haven't had any less of an injury problem than any other team.

03-10-2006, 02:18 PM
DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $2055200	John Clayton on the Broncos...R U Kidding me??? From Clayton's ESPN story "5 teams to watch" during the offseason/free-agency period... Please tell me how in the world this is always possible....why don't they just list Jesus Christ as a potential safety on this list as well? Salary cap be damned!!!! 4. Denver Broncos They've been the most active team of the offseason, re-signing offensive linemen Tom Nalen and Matt Lepsis, defensive ends Courtney Brown and John Engelberger and safeties Sam Brandon and John Lynch They still have almost $11 million of room and want to keep defensive tackle Gerard Warren. If head coach/executive VP Mike Shanahan can work some magic, he might be able to get wide receiver Terrell Owens, running back Jamal Lewis and defensive end John Abraham. Abraham might cost them a first-round draft pick, but he would be worth it. Those additional options might not have been possible if the cap hadn't grown because of the CBA extension.
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Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	One webiste is reporting that the Broncos are close to trading a 1st round pick to the Jets for Abraham, and will then sign him to a deal worth $27M over the first three years. http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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alanm Feeling Victorian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Nebraska/Wyoming/Colorado Casino cash: $1916436	We need to target their capologist. I salute him since he's not in jail... yet! __________________ It bears repeating, ** Herm, Pioli, Haley, and Crennel for ing up my franchise for a goddamn decade. Buehler 445**
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2062500	They didn't really do anything last year. Well they made moves, but they weren't high cost moves. They just added a bunch of Browns D-linemen, and they traded their leading rusher for that. Then they signed guys like Ian Gold and Jerry Rice... and they let some DB's walk and drafted 30 DB's in the draft. The last time they really made a big splash was two years ago with Champ, and even that was a trade.
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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3757229	Profootball talk isn't the best source for information... they're not bad, but they have a lot of wild ass guesses from time to time. Everyone (even the 19 year old jets fan) is saying it's Denver or Atlanta that will trade for Abraham. __________________
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03-10-2006, 02:44 PM	#13
alanm Feeling Victorian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Nebraska/Wyoming/Colorado Casino cash: $1916436	To be fair Denver has bucked some serious injury ju-ju the last couple of years unlike the Chiefs. Statistics say it hits them hard this year. Not to wish injury on them mind you but it has to catch up with them. __________________ It bears repeating, ** Herm, Pioli, Haley, and Crennel for ing up my franchise for a goddamn decade. Buehler 445**
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03-10-2006, 02:49 PM	#14
HC_Chief That's just f***in' stupid Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: suburbia Casino cash: $3687107	Dungver seems to make moves constantly to improve their team. We point & laugh at many of them, and to be honest, deservedly so (Plummer, Dale Carter), but they also make good moves from time to time (who knew the crappy Clev DL would be much improved in Dungver?). Point is, can't make improvements to your team if you stand pat. __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
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