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(Message started by: DirkDiggler on Feb 25^th, 2007, 9:21am)

Title: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 25^th, 2007, 9:21am

More sad news for the Broncos with the death of RB Damien Nash.

http://sportsline.com/nfl/story/10020318

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Feb 25^th, 2007, 11:50pm

Thanks, DD. I hadn't heard that. Who knows what could have been.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 1^st, 2007, 2:07pm

Tatem Bell is headed for Detroit, and Dre Bly is going to Denver to replace Darrent Williams:

Lions Trade Bly to Broncos for Tatem Bell, Foster (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2784408)

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 1^st, 2007, 9:05pm

on 03/01/07 at 14:07:32, Callie wrote:

With Tatum Bell out of the picture, does that free Mike Bell to be the #1 guy? Who is going to be the secondary back? Could Ron Dayne be back? Or will the Broncos go with someone else?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 1^st, 2007, 10:13pm

I doubt if it will happen, but rumor has the Broncs sniffing around Clinton Portis. Lesson learned?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Drew Rosenhaus on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 10:57am

Rumorville . . .

I am listening to sports here in CO and it is being reported that Plummer is being traded to Tampa Bay. Anyone heard or seen any evidence to verify/dispute?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 12:32pm

NFL Live just confirmed that Plummer IS going to TB. That means that Garcia is NOT.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 12:53pm

on 03/02/07 at 12:32:25, Callie wrote:

NFL Live just confirmed that Plummer IS going to TB. That means that Garcia is NOT.

Latest rumor is that Plummer is going to retire instead of going to Tampa..... (no links, just heard it on the Radio)

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 1:02pm

Now I'm seeing Plummer retiring from Adam Schefter of NFL Network.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:49pm

OK. So now TB claims that they have rights to Plummer and ownership of Garcia. And we hear that the Bucs were middle-men for DEN to OAK for Plummer since the two teams would not do business together. And now we hear that we may not even know Plummer's true status until August......

Any news on this?????

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 4^th, 2007, 1:22pm

The Broncos Trade a sixth round pick to the Dolphins for Wilkinson....from ' The Real Feed"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/03/03/2020.ap.fbn.vikings.free.agents.0116/index.html

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 4^th, 2007, 1:23pm

The Broncos sign a Offensive Lineman...from "The Real Feed"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/03/03/2020.ap.fbn.broncos.holland.0113/index.html

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 5^th, 2007, 3:08pm

Broncos, RB Travis Henry agree to deal:

From the REAL FEED:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nfl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23918_5396113,00.html

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 6^th, 2007, 11:20pm

Crap.

"Denver reached an agreement Tuesday night with TE Daniel Graham on a five-year, $30 million contract that includes $15 million guaranteed. The deal makes Graham the highest-paid tight end in the NFL."

Tracking the comings and goings in free agency (http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511)
NFL.com, March 06, 2007

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 7^th, 2007, 7:17am

According to the Washington Post, the Redskins are trying to get recently acquired Dre Bly from the Broncos. The Redskins were disappointed not to be able to work a deal with the Lions, so now they will try with the Broncos.

Bly has stated he would prefer the Redskins because they want to extend his contract.(and the Redskins overpay everyone!)

Here is a link to the article. It is a pretty good read regarding all the different options on the table

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/06/AR2007030601190.html

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 7^th, 2007, 9:22pm

The Broncos land Ramsey...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791258

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 9^th, 2007, 9:51pm

Plummer makes it offical.....you now the guy gets ripped a lot and I'm not a fan, but the guy did win games and played in the league for quite some time, so good luck to you Jake......

http://www.cbc.ca/cp/football/070309/f030919A.html

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 10^th, 2007, 4:45am

Well, you guys know where I stand on this... I think it stinks. I am a "people" person more than I am a "team" guy, so to speak. During one of those transitional phases, I flew my mom and me out to Denver so as to check on some storage I had out in Colorado and, by the way, to see Jake's home debut as a Bronco, Monday Night against the Raiders. He threw three touchdowns in the first quarter. We won BIG! We stuck around for another round, a win over the Lions the following Sunday. I couldn't have been happier. Jake was my kind of gritty player. He was from nearby Idaho, and "this" was where he belonged. To see this go down the way it did makes me heart-sick, no less right on the heels of the Ron Dayne (another guy who I'd rather take the bullet for than be the ass pulling the people's cart (yea, this Nietzsche seminar I have this semester is wearing on me)) sitch the prior season. I know how he must feel because I think Denver is where he thought he "belonged". I know disappointment. I know the feeling of getting turned away from the door you know you are supposed to be standing at and going through. He can cover it up, and I think he's the type who will get back up, brush himself off, get his shit back in order and move on. But, that doesn't mean he ain't hurtin'. I feel for ya, Jake. I'll always be behind my Broncos, but at the end of the day it is "people" that matter, something, interestingly enough, that is highlighted by this very hobby that brings us together here. "Organizations" don't feel, laugh and cry. "People" do. I'll miss rootin' for ya playin' for the organization I root for, Jake, but I understand where you are. Best of luck in whatever direction you go in, man! We couldn't have asked for much more out of you, frankly speaking.

[smiley=wavinbye.gif]

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 21^st, 2007, 12:49am

WR Brandon Stokley goes to the Broncos:

Stokley, Broncos Reach Deal (http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2007/03/20/ap/sports/d8o05ah01.txt)
The Rapid City Journal, March 20, 2007

Sounds like a one year "Prove It" deal to me. Also depth.

(The link doesn't seem to work, so here is the text.)

Stokley, Broncos Reach Deal
By PAT GRAHAM
DENVER - Former Indianapolis Colts receiver Brandon Stokley has agreed to a one-year free agent deal with the Denver Broncos.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Brandon Stokley carries the ball during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Indianapolis, in this Dec. 18, 2005 file photo. Stokley has agreed, Tuesday, March 20, 2007, to a free agent deal with the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Stokley's agent, Rick Smith, confirmed the deal Tuesday. Smith didn't reveal how much the deal was worth, and the Broncos declined to comment on the agreement.

Stokley, who was injured much of last season, was released March 2 by the Colts. He also visited New Orleans before agreeing to the Broncos' offer.

Stokley played in just four games, catching eight passes for 85 yards and one touchdown last season. He was hampered by ankle and knee injuries and ruptured his right Achilles' tendon on Dec. 10 at Jacksonville, ending his season.

Stokley, 30, was the Colts' No. 3 receiver behind Pro Bowlers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne. In 2004, he was part of the first receiving trio in league history to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. Stokley finished that season with 68 catches for 1,077 yards and 10 TDs.

In his eight-year career, Stokley has 199 catches for 2,829 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Stokley will be an insurance policy for Rod Smith, who had surgery on his left hip on Feb. 26 and is expected to be out four months. Smith, who will turn 37 in May, had just 52 catches last season, his fewest since 1996.

Second-year pro Brandon Marshall is expected to start alongside Javon Walker.

Stokley also won a Super Bowl title with Baltimore in 2001, when he scored the Ravens' first touchdown in their 34-7 victory over the New York Giants.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Mar 23^rd, 2007, 4:43pm

The Broncos have added a lot of weight to their salary cap this offseason and may be looking for a little relief financially. Word on the street is that they may be shopping LB Al Wilson as possible trade bait. Word is that the Giants are very interested, although my Eagles have been mentioned as a possible suitor as well.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 9^th, 2007, 10:22pm

I told yous on the "Broncos Offseason Report" thread that, with the drafting of Cutler, Shanahan was plannin' on stayin' for a WHILE... From "The REAL Feed":

Broncos' Shanahan signs 3-year extension (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-shanahan&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (09.04.2007 18:11)
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him in Denver through the 2011 season. Shanahan, 54, led Denver to Super Bowl victories in 1997 and 1998. Since becoming head coach in January 1995, he has led the Broncos to seven playoff appearances and a 123-69 re...

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 4^th, 2007, 4:46pm

Broncos workin' on that interior D-line... From off "The REAL Feed":

Broncos sign veteran run-stuffing DT Sam Adams (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2892781&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.06.2007 15:10)
Veteran defensive tackle Sam Adams, released by the Cincinnati Bengals early last month, on Monday signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 7^th, 2007, 6:55am

Alas,... an offseason Broncos team report from Steg!!! Check it out: [smiley=checkin.gif]

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/broncos/broncos-footballinfoframes.htm!!!

So, what do yous know?!?! 7/7/07 really is you all's lucky [smiley=shammy.gif] day! [smiley=yes.gif] ... ;)

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 11^th, 2007, 4:49pm

"Good news" - "Bad news" for the Donkos on "The REAL Feed"...

Smith's bum hip making slow progress (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/07/10/2020.ap.fbn.broncos.smith.0674/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (10.07.2007 21:43)

This is a must-follow situation. Marshall's value could spike upward here BIG-time. A hip that is, and I quote, "saying it's not even close" (to being healed) is NOT good news as we approach mid-July. [smiley=no.gif]

On the other hand, the Broncos got their bargain bad boy from the draft in the fold...

Broncos sign 4th-round pick DT Thomas (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-thomas&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (11.07.2007 15:49)
The Denver Broncos signed fourth-round draft pick Marcus Thomas on Wednesday to a deal that will pay him $3 million over four years. The defensive tackle who had 14 sacks in 41 games for the University of Florida likely would have been selected much higher than 121st in the NFL draft in April we...

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 13^th, 2007, 4:10am

on 07/07/07 at 06:55:38, StegRock wrote:

[offtopic]Fellas, (as I do yous) do not be afraid to call me out when I make an obvious boo-boo. [smiley=blush.gif] As regards "now-estranged" Broncos tight-ends, I listed Alexander and, the now deep, deep, deep on the depth charts Nate Jackson, but totally forgot to list Tony Scheffler. [smiley=doh.gif] In fact, as I was typing that report, I confused Scheffler with Jeb Putzier and just thought, "Oh, yea, that's the guy now in Houston." WRONG! Given stuff "in the works" [smiley=wiseguy.gif] that I'm working on, [smiley=builder.gif] I caught it just today. That's the kind of stuff I want called out. Now, you could do it by PM if you want to be nice to the old captain. But, I wouldn't take offense if you did it right here. :-/ ... [smiley=yes.gif] Okay,... back to the salt mines... before a little shut-eye...[/offtopic]

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 30^th, 2007, 2:54pm

I know this is rhetoric,... but it is music to the ears of Broncos nation... and savvy fantasy footballers the world over... From a LOCAL source covering the Broncos on "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

Henry thrilled to be in Denver (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)
Rocky Mountain News: Broncos & NFL (29.07.2007 23:19)
Travis Henry's resume includes three 1,000-yard seasons in the NFL, a trip to the Pro Bowl and a national championship in college. Yet, his mantra on the first day of the Denver Broncos' training camp Sunday was this: Nobody's seen the real me.

Make NO mistakes, fellow fantasy footballers... This IS a match made in Heaven!!! [smiley=yes.gif]

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 7^th, 2007, 6:02pm

Alright, I know lots of you folks here follow the Broncos pretty closely.

The Broncos released a depth chart on Monday and it showed Brandon Stokley as a starting WR opposite Javon Walker. Granted, Brandon Marshall is injured, and did not appear anywhere on the chart.

But is it possible that Stokley could unseat Marshall in the starting role? How has Stokley looked thus far in practices? Should I be paying more attention to him?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2007, 11:07pm

I don't know what Jim, Mark or anybody else is going to have to say,... but, for my part, I just put a post on the "Jaguars Offseason Report" thread that I think is in the same vain as how I think about this. I would check out what I wrote there. As to this,... yea,... Stokely could become the #2. I don't think that is what Shanahan wants to have happen. If it does, in all likelihood, it means Marshall blew it more than Stokely earned it. But, in any event, Marshall's still unexperienced and a kid, and Stokely is aging and this ain't Peyton's Colts. I would still rank Marshall (currently #47 among wide receivers over at StegsList.com (http://www.stegslist.com)) slightly higher than Stokely, but I don't think either of them are going to be much more than a #4/#5 on the fantasy gridiron. As such, I think Marshall is being over-hyped. Look, Javon Walker is THE MAN there. The Broncos generally have not produced two fantasy-worthy wideouts. There might be a couple exceptions: one year when both Rod Smith and McCaffery were both fantasy starters, and maybe, way back, two of the Three Amigos for a season or so might have been fantasy starters. But, that's about it. Shanny's Broncos are a RUNNING team. Walker will be a stud. Both Marshall and Stokely will be fringe fantasy players, at best, probably about the same regardless of who's higher on the depth chart.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 9^th, 2007, 7:53am

Cutler's throwing hand is ouchy... according to this LOCAL source available on "the Gridiron Newsstand (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

"Cutler deals with tendinitis in wrist (http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_6569093)"

Tendinitis in the throwing hand of a second-year starting quarterback the first week of training camp is no laughing matter. Keep track of this one... [smiley=radar.gif] Buyer BEWARE!

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 18^th, 2007, 10:46pm

Travis Henry Sprains Knee (http://www.nfl.com/preseason/story?id=09000d5d8019615d&template=without-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (8/18/2007 21:55)

Ouch! We'll have to see how serious this is. Mike Bell anyone?

Also, Ebenezer Ekuban strained his Achilles tendon in the game.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19^th, 2007, 3:05am

on 08/18/07 at 22:46:03, Philly wrote:

Well, as per that very link, Bell also sustained an injury, so... Bell's hip injury doesn't seem to be at all bad,... BUT you NEVER know with hips, and Henry's doesn't either, but you never know with knee ligaments. BUT, as for Ekuban, the news is terrible... Here's the up-to-the-second off "The REAL Feed":

Denver DE Ekuban out for year (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4097689.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (19.08.2007 02:25)

Broncos lose DE Ekuban to torn Achilles; RB Henry sprains knee (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/08/18/2020.ap.fbn.broncos.injuries.2nd.ld.writethru.0232/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (19.08.2007 00:10)

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Aug 19^th, 2007, 8:31am

A little snipet from the Denver Post

Quote:

Those injuries came after a practice week in which rookie defensive end Tim Crowder (sprained left ankle) and right tackle Adam Meadows (calf strain) suffered serious injuries.
The Broncos are closer to broken than battered. And the regular season is three weeks away.
It was the injury to Meadows, combined with physical setbacks to left guard Ben Hamilton (concussion), left tackle Ryan Harris (back surgery) and right tackle Jacob Rogers (knee), that left the Broncos' offensive line decimated for this game against the attacking Cowboys defense.
The Broncos' O-line situation was so desperate, Erik Pears had to play the entire first half at right tackle, then began the second half playing left guard for the second-team offense. Chad Mustard, a tight end when the week began, played right tackle in the second half Saturday.

Denver doesn't sound like a "match made in heaven" for any Running Back. Is Travis Henry way over rated or are we reading too much into this?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19^th, 2007, 4:28pm

The latest on Henry... From "The REAL Feed":

MRI shows Broncos RB Henry has knee sprain (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2981596&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (19.08.2007 16:10)
The Denver Broncos appear to have dodged a bullet, with a Sunday examination of starting tailback Travis Henry's left knee indicating no significant structural damage.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 26^th, 2007, 10:24pm

Team Fantasy Projections UP... [smiley=hungry.gif]

http://ffpro.com/teamreports/broncos/broncos-footballinfoframes.htm!!! [smiley=lickinmychops.gif]

Dig in while it's HOT!!! [smiley=pizza.gif] ... [smiley=popcorn.gif]

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 26^th, 2007, 10:29pm

on 08/26/07 at 22:24:03, StegRock wrote:

Wrong thread. ;D

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 26^th, 2007, 11:38pm

[offtopic]
on 08/26/07 at 22:29:15, Callie wrote:

Wrong thread. ;D

Boy, is that dripping [smiley=drip.gif] with irony (as I was kind of thinking about contacting the team correspondents on this, but was leaning not to do so this year as it is pretty much too late in the going)... The thing is this actually isn't the wrong thread... I don't always have the time to instruct the team of writers directly. Ultimately, it would joy me so if my writers here would take note of what I do and see the precedent I'm trying to set. Like I do, I'd actually like offseason reports announced on these "Offseason Report" threads. It is during the season when I'd like yous to put to use your "Weekly Analyses" promo threads... so as not to litter the "In-season Report" threads with weekly FF-specific team report announcements. In the offseason, it's not that big of a deal because none of the writers are posting that many reports, which would cause the "Offseason Report" thread to be inundated by new FF-specific report announcements.

SO,... my volley back,... Callie, all... Kindly consider what I've written here.[/offtopic]

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 27^th, 2007, 12:23am

In any case, my reports can't come up until tomorrow - so I'm the slow one here.

But, hey. I was just having a little fun. ;D

Title: Kemping to a new level
Post by Drew Rosenhaus on Aug 27^th, 2007, 12:46pm

The latest on Henry... although on a WHOLE different level

Travis Henry at ease with big fatherhood statistics (http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_6720917)

I have no idea if this belongs here and I am sorry if I posted in the wrong spot but I was a bit shocked when I read this. I am a Bronco fan but c'mon, seriously. NINE?

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 27^th, 2007, 3:07pm

Folks,... I am just bringing this down to the base of this thread as I don't want it getting lost in the frenzy of semi-relevant to irrelevant posts since virtually the moment I made it last night. It's a fairly important announcement for the hardcore fantasy footballers we gots inhabiting "the Gridiron"...

on 08/26/07 at 22:24:03, StegRock wrote:

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 30^th, 2007, 4:37am

Regarding the aforementioned Henry [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] [smiley=newbie.gif] "situation"... From "The REAL Feed":

Henry Escapes Action (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/29/AR2007082902130.html)
Washington Post: Sports (30.08.2007 03:52)
The Broncos' Travis Henry, 28, will not face discipline from the NFL for failing to make support payments for several of his nine children.

Title: Re: Broncos Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 31^st, 2007, 4:51pm

Uh-oh... Another "flavor-of-the-month" rookie [smiley=newbie.gif] tailback, who runs amuck over third-team defenses and that Shanahan thinks he can mold into a super-sleeper [smiley=sleepers.gif] superstar... ::) From "The REAL Feed":

Selvin Young latest out-of-nowhere back to excel in Denver (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/08/31/2020.ap.fbn.broncos.young.0689/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (31.08.2007 15:34)

This article even mentions the chance that Mike Bell might even get cut. [smiley=yikes.gif]