Denver Broncos Discussion

[Diehard]

Originally Posted by jCut

Either way, we still need another legitimate QB to backup Manning. Hanie doesn't fit the bill.

I remember seeing something about Volek coming in for a visit. The double double of Josh Johnson and Dennis Dixon were also rumored to be of interest.

I'm pretty much convinced we'll draft someone to develop behind Manning. Throw in Weber and someone should be able to separate themselves from the pack in TC.

[Diehard]

Originally Posted by jCut

Andre Caldwell has been signed.

I hope we use him on the outside and shift Decker into the slot - that would seem to be the best configuration. He's also a decent blocker, which seems to be something the team values highly... so even with Manning, expect a heavy dose of the run game.

[the decider13]

Tracy porter signed on a one year, 4 million dollar deal. I was hoping for a longer deal, but I guess this gives him a chance to show he can stay healthy.

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/...96705233477632

[njx9]

and ensure he's not suspended for the season.

[Diehard]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/22/bron...headline_stack

The Broncos have met with two of Peyton Manning‘s former teammates, TE Jacob Tamme and C Jeff Saturday, and have interest in signing both, league sources said. But other clubs are pursuing them hard as well.

The Seahawks are very intent on trying to land Tamme (the Seahawks appear in position to spend, having been unable to get a visit with RB Michael Bush, a player they had strong interest in, before he signed with Chicago on Thursday). Saturday had good visits with the Packers and the Titans — teams that are in need of a starting center — and is mulling all three options as of now, according to a league source.

I doubt we get into much of a bidding war.

[njx9]

just let peyton call tamme, "dude, you can play with tavaris and flynn, or take a little less money and play with *me*. shouldn't be a tough choice. saturday? meh. whatever works."

[Jimmy]

Terrified at the prospect of drafting Zach Brown at 25. Dude fits the Fox LB mold spot on.

Closest thing to Thomas Davis since... Thomas Davis.

As I said on the 'Mane, he's basically everything Joe Mays isn't (and vice-versa), but he still fits the "Idiot Cannonball" moniker quite well. Be afraid, especially with DJ's suspension and Fox's recurring nightmares of not being able to handle Gronkowski.

[njx9]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Terrified at the prospect of drafting Zach Brown at 25. Dude fits the Fox LB mold spot on.

Closest thing to Thomas Davis since... Thomas Davis.

As I said on the 'Mane, he's basically everything Joe Mays isn't (and vice-versa), but he still fits the "Idiot Cannonball" moniker quite well. Be afraid, especially with DJ's suspension and Fox's recurring nightmares of not being able to handle Gronkowski.

ugh, i'd be upset. after watching his tape, i have absolutely no idea why zach brown is a possibility in the first 3 rounds (i mean, technically, yeah, i get the numbers and speed argument, but he's horrifically unsound as a football player). he was dj williams at MLB but somehow worse at diagnosing plays.

[Jimmy]

Just signed Joel Dreessen. **** yeah. Eliminated another draft need. Eliminated the possibility of taking the washed up Dallas Clark.

[njx9]

god. *******. dammit.

i hope we cut him on his birthday and he cries about it.

[Diehard]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Just signed Joel Dreessen. **** yeah. Eliminated another draft need. Eliminated the possibility of taking the washed up Dallas Clark.

I'm not sure it eliminates Clark or Tamme... those guys are primary receivers while Dreessen has a more balanced game. Much will depend on how the Broncos feel about Julius Thomas.

Originally Posted by njx9

ugh, i'd be upset. after watching his tape, i have absolutely no idea why zach brown is a possibility in the first 3 rounds (i mean, technically, yeah, i get the numbers and speed argument, but he's horrifically unsound as a football player). he was dj williams at MLB but somehow worse at diagnosing plays.

There are other fast, smaller LB's in the draft. Adding Mychal Kendricks or Lavonte David would provide more bang for the draft pick buck.

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by njx9

god. *******. dammit.

i hope we cut him on his birthday and he cries about it.

njx no likey? why? he's also a long snapper so we can save $1 million and cut paxton

[njx9]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

no likey? why? he's also a long snapper so we can save $1 million and cut paxton

he's a piece of **** scumbag, just like the rest of fort morgan circa 1999/2000.

[crossroads]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Terrified at the prospect of drafting Zach Brown at 25. Dude fits the Fox LB mold spot on.

Closest thing to Thomas Davis since... Thomas Davis.

As I said on the 'Mane, he's basically everything Joe Mays isn't (and vice-versa), but he still fits the "Idiot Cannonball" moniker quite well. Be afraid, especially with DJ's suspension and Fox's recurring nightmares of not being able to handle Gronkowski.

I'll be pretty surprised if they don't take a DT in the first round. Between Fox and Del Rio you have two guys who had their greatest success as coaches with guys like Kris Jenkins, Brentson Buckner, John Henderson and Marcus Stroud. These guys know the importance of D-lineman, and right now there's as close to nothing at defensive tackle on the Broncos roster as possible.

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by njx9

he's a piece of **** scumbag, just like the rest of fort morgan circa 1999/2000.

There's clearly an anecdote behind this.

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[njx9]

we played them in the state championship. they were shockingly classless. i hated their qb more, but i envision him as the guy in napoleon dynamite, so whatever. it's hard to articulate without sounding bitter just because we lost, but from the moment we got into town, i disliked everyone there (they gave us a locker room halfway across town at an elementary school, for instance, rather than the normal visiting team locker room at the field).

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by njx9

i hated their qb more, but i envision him as the guy in napoleon dynamite, so whatever.

Uncle Rico?

[Diehard]

Saturday went to Green Bay.

The Broncos seem to be focused on adding some veteran depth to stabilize positions where they have a lot of youth (WR, TE, secondary). I suspect the thinking was the same for C. The problem with losing out on Saturday is that there really aren't any appealing options left at this point, which leaves the draft. Konz at 25? Or just muddle through with Walton?

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Diehard

Saturday went to Green Bay.

The Broncos seem to be focused on adding some veteran depth to stabilize positions where they have a lot of youth (WR, TE, secondary). I suspect the thinking was the same for C. The problem with losing out on Saturday is that there really aren't any appealing options left at this point, which leaves the draft. Konz at 25? Or just muddle through with Walton?

Walton isn't the one that's going to hold us back from going deep in the playoffs. It's going to be our inability to stop the run, if anything. Still think that's why we go DT/LB early on.

[Diehard]

Tamme just signed, so we are solid at TE. One less thing to worry about in the draft.

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Diehard

Tamme just signed, so we are solid at TE. One less thing to worry about in the draft.

3 million a year is about 666,000 more than i had wanted, per year, but i can't complain.

[njx9]

i'm pretty ok with that signing. better option than carlson would've been, imo (for instance), as it still gives the young guys some time to show they've got it or they don't.

[Diehard]

Position by position assessment:

QB - need a backup for Manning and someone to develop
RB - the #2 spot is open
WR - ok
TE - ok
OL - an upgrade for either Beadles or Walton would be nice

DE - need a backup for Dumervil (working on a deal with Hunter now)
DT - both a starter and depth are needed (!)
LB - an upgrade here would help, especially if DJ is going to miss time
CB - ok
S - ok

KR/PR - loss of Royal leaves a big hole here
K - ok
P - ok

[Diehard]

Continuing the hunt for a backup, Dennis Dixon is visiting today. He's got potential and actually has some balls (unlike Quinn).

[njx9]

i like dixon, i think he'd be a solid #2. as long as the FO realizes he's not a potential successor.