Football Broncos sign JJ Arrington - Page 2

Stinger · 03-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Didn't see this posted.

Apparently the Broncos are trying to corner the RB market. What do they have like 52 running backs on the roster.

Arrington the Broncos' third free-agent TB
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 03/04/2009 02:58:56 PM MST
Updated: 03/04/2009 03:10:00 PM MST

The Broncos continued their unprecedented free-agent buying spree Wednesday by signing not one, but two more veteran running backs.

A few hours after the Broncos signed Lamont Jordan to a two-year, $2.5 million contract, the team finally agreed to the terms of a four-year, $10 million contract with J.J. Arrington.

With former Philadelphia Eagle Correll Buckhalter signed Friday, the Broncos have added three free-agent running backs.

It was the same arrangement reached last Friday, but the deal was hung up for a few days as the two sides haggled over guaranteed money.

Jordan, 30, received a $500,000 signing bonus. Jordan played last season for the New England Patriots and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who is now the Broncos head coach.

By signing three tailbacks, McDaniels is bringing another piece of the New England offensive formula to Denver. The Pats often played three tailbacks, and rarely use a 25-carry workhorse during a game. Buckhalter likely remain as the Broncos' starting tailback with the more powerful Jordan getting a few series and short-yardage carries. Arrington will compete for the third-down, pass-receiving role.

The signings all but assure current Bronco free-agent tailbacks Michael Pittman and Tatum Bell won't return. It also means the Broncos' holdover tailback stable of Selvin Young, Ryan Torain and Peyton Hillis will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp.

Arrington and Jordan boost the Broncos' free-agent take to 11 players since Friday. And more are coming. The Broncos are visiting today with veteran quarterback Chris Simms, who would become the backup to Jay Cutler. The team also has a three-year, $4.5 million offer sheet signed with restricted free agent David Anderson of the Houston Texans. Houston has until Friday to either match the Broncos' offer or work out a trade.

At this rate, Cutler may be the only Broncos player who returns for 2009.

No team has been more active in free agency than the Broncos, although the total contractual commitments to the 11 players, including Anderson, is $100.12 million, or about what the Washington Redskins gave $100 million man Albert Haynesworth.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11835707

StcChief · 03-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

I'm guessing 6 months from now all donkey fans will be missing the rat.

I'm betting they already are missing the Rats the way things are going.

I love it.

Gravedigger · 03-04-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ohiobronco2

You can judge us now, but our RB's at every postion is going to revolutionize football. You just wait and see.

George Carlin said it best "Children are like every other person, a few winners and a whole bunch of losers." I would think your RB's fall under the same category.

Denver Dave · 03-04-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

camp fodder costing you 2.5 mill per year is not the best idea

Arrington is hardly camp fodder, let alone a worthless player.

He ranked 11th in the NFL in kick return average and averaged 6.0 yards a rushing attempt last year.

BTW, 2.5 million is peanuts in the NFL for a veteran. The salary cap this season is approximately $123 million!!!

**Saul Good** · 03-04-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinger

No team has been more active in free agency than the Broncos, although the total contractual commitments to the 11 players, including Anderson, is $100.12 million, or about what the Washington Redskins gave $100 million man Albert Haynesworth.

I'd take Haynesworth over all of the Broncos' free agents combined.

Fairplay · 03-04-2009, 07:42 PM

Here's to JJ

kstater · 03-04-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denver Dave

Arrington is hardly camp fodder, let alone a worthless player.

He ranked 11th in the NFL in kick return average and averaged 6.0 yards a rushing attempt last year.

BTW, 2.5 million is peanuts in the NFL for a veteran. The salary cap this season is approximately $123 million!!!

So they still have room for 58 more RB's

munkey · 03-04-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denver Dave

Arrington is hardly camp fodder, let alone a worthless player.

He ranked 11th in the NFL in kick return average and averaged 6.0 yards a rushing attempt last year.

BTW, 2.5 million is peanuts in the NFL for a veteran. The salary cap this season is approximately $123 million!!!

OMG..

...WOW

It's like the donks are rebuilding or something....sheeesh.

I mean they have the next coming of Elway...what's up with the defensive posture?

Stinger · 03-04-2009, 09:53 PM

With all the RB I am sure the Broncos are bring back the Wish-bone offense.

redngold85 · 03-04-2009, 11:47 PM

their play selection next year will be 90% run 10% pass

Miles · 03-05-2009, 02:48 AM

I actually think these RB signings have been somewhat solid overall even though much of their offseason thus far has been fairly humorous outside of Dawkins.

Obviously a bust for the Cardinals but Arrington has some receiving skills and looked good at times last year. Buckhalter wasn't a bad pickup either even though he is getting up there in age. The Lamont signing was likely a waste since he is old and has been shit for a few years.

royr17 · 03-05-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles

I actually think these RB signings have been somewhat solid overall even though much of their offseason thus far has been fairly humorous outside of Dawkins.

Obviously a bust for the Cardinals but Arrington has some receiving skills and looked good at times last year. Buckhalter wasn't a bad pickup either even though he is getting up there in age. The Lamont signing was likely a waste since he is old and has been shit for a few years.

Lamont was signed probably cause he was in New England last year.

I expect it to be Buckhalter and Jordan that compete for the starting job with Arrington as the 3rd down back.

Mile High Mania · 03-05-2009, 06:29 AM

It is wild, but teams need to be 3 deep at least with options if you don't have that premier RB... and Denver went through, what... 27 RBs last season?

Who knows if they'll all make it through camps, etc... I like most of the signings so far, nothing crazy on the cap for any one player and there is a lot of competition now in spots. We'll see.

03-04-2009, 05:18 PM
Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $1974507	Broncos sign JJ Arrington Didn't see this posted. Apparently the Broncos are trying to corner the RB market. What do they have like 52 running backs on the roster. Arrington the Broncos' third free-agent TB By Mike Klis The Denver Post Posted: 03/04/2009 02:58:56 PM MST Updated: 03/04/2009 03:10:00 PM MST The Broncos continued their unprecedented free-agent buying spree Wednesday by signing not one, but two more veteran running backs. A few hours after the Broncos signed Lamont Jordan to a two-year, $2.5 million contract, the team finally agreed to the terms of a four-year, $10 million contract with J.J. Arrington. With former Philadelphia Eagle Correll Buckhalter signed Friday, the Broncos have added three free-agent running backs. It was the same arrangement reached last Friday, but the deal was hung up for a few days as the two sides haggled over guaranteed money. Jordan, 30, received a $500,000 signing bonus. Jordan played last season for the New England Patriots and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who is now the Broncos head coach. By signing three tailbacks, McDaniels is bringing another piece of the New England offensive formula to Denver. The Pats often played three tailbacks, and rarely use a 25-carry workhorse during a game. Buckhalter likely remain as the Broncos' starting tailback with the more powerful Jordan getting a few series and short-yardage carries. Arrington will compete for the third-down, pass-receiving role. The signings all but assure current Bronco free-agent tailbacks Michael Pittman and Tatum Bell won't return. It also means the Broncos' holdover tailback stable of Selvin Young, Ryan Torain and Peyton Hillis will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp. Arrington and Jordan boost the Broncos' free-agent take to 11 players since Friday. And more are coming. The Broncos are visiting today with veteran quarterback Chris Simms, who would become the backup to Jay Cutler. The team also has a three-year, $4.5 million offer sheet signed with restricted free agent David Anderson of the Houston Texans. Houston has until Friday to either match the Broncos' offer or work out a trade. At this rate, Cutler may be the only Broncos player who returns for 2009. No team has been more active in free agency than the Broncos, although the total contractual commitments to the 11 players, including Anderson, is $100.12 million, or about what the Washington Redskins gave $100 million man Albert Haynesworth. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11835707
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Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $1974507	With all the RB I am sure the Broncos are bring back the Wish-bone offense. __________________
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1687600	I actually think these RB signings have been somewhat solid overall even though much of their offseason thus far has been fairly humorous outside of Dawkins. Obviously a bust for the Cardinals but Arrington has some receiving skills and looked good at times last year. Buckhalter wasn't a bad pickup either even though he is getting up there in age. The Lamont signing was likely a waste since he is old and has been shit for a few years.
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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $907229	It is wild, but teams need to be 3 deep at least with options if you don't have that premier RB... and Denver went through, what... 27 RBs last season? Who knows if they'll all make it through camps, etc... I like most of the signings so far, nothing crazy on the cap for any one player and there is a lot of competition now in spots. We'll see. __________________
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