BREAKING NEWS FROM DOVE VALLEY: In the mid-afternoon on March 3, the Broncos publicly addressed the ongoing Jay Cutler situation, and I think that Broncos fans will like the news. Cutler and head coach Josh McDaniels will meet next week when Cutler returns to Denver from his home in Nashville, TN. It isn't known whether GM Brian Xanders or McDaniels spoke to Cutler. Broncos spokesperson Patrick Smyth issued the following statement on behalf of McDaniels, Xanders, and team owner Pat Bowlen: "The Denver Broncos are not trading Jay Cutler. Period." This according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
Throughout the weekend, I'll be updating this blog with rumors and free agent signings concerning the Denver Broncos. The first three expected to sign in Denver are all offensive players, which is a little strange, as Denver needs defensive help, including 2 safeties, a cornerback, at least one linebacker, and a plethora of defensive lineman. Here you go:
*Wideout Jabar Gaffney signed a 4-year deal on Feb. 27. The deal is for $10 million, $3 million of which is guaranteed, according to Mike Klis the Denver Post.
*Safety Renaldo Hill (MIA) signed a 4-year deal on Feb. 27. The deal is for $10 million, $3 million of which is guaranteed, according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
*Running back Correll Buckhalter (PHI) agreed to a 4-year deal on Feb. 27. The deal is in the neighborhood of $10 million, $3 million of which is guaranteed, according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
*Free agent safety Brian Dawkins (PHI) signed a 5-year/$17M deal with the Broncos on Feb. 28. The deal includes $7.2M in guarantees, and could reach as high as $27M with incentives. It can also be voided after the first two years, in which Dawkins will receive $9M, according to Adam Schefter of nfl.com.
*The Broncos inked long-snapper Lonie Paxton (NE) to a 5-year, $5.3 mil. deal on Feb. 27, making Paxton the NFL's second highest-paid long-snapper, according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
*The Broncos have signed LB Andra Davis (CLE) on Feb. 27, according to Brandon Krisztal of KKFN radio - Denver and Vic Lombardi of KCNC TV - Denver. Davis himself confirmed the deal in an interview with KKFN radio - Denver at 8:05 PM Mountain Time on Feb. 27. The deal is for 2 years with no financial terms disclosed, according to ESPN's John Clayton.
*The Broncos signed WR David Anderson (HOU) to an offer sheet on Feb. 27. The offer sheet is for 3 years, $4.5M, according to ESPN's John Clayton.
*Defensive tackle Darrell Reid (IND) agreed to a deal with the Broncos on Feb. 28. The deal is 3 years, $6.8M, according to ESPN's John Clayton.
*CB Andre Goodman (MIA) agreed to a 5-year deal with the Broncos on Mar. 1. The deal is 5 years/$25M, including over $10M in guarantees, according to Adam Schefter of nfl.com.
*DT Ronald Fields (SF) agreed to a 2-year/$5M deal with the Broncos on Mar. 2, according to Adam Schefter of nfl.com. Judging by his size, he'll likely be the Broncos nose tackle.
*It appears that the contract with RB JJ Arrington (ARI) has fallen through, and Arrington will not be a Denver Bronco, according to Mike Klis and Lindsay H. Jones of the Denver Post.
*The Broncos will bring backup QB Chris Simms (MIN) to Dove Valley for a visit on Mar. 4, according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post. This should make Bronco hater Phil Simms happy.
*If you'd like to read more about the Jay Cutler situation, read this piece by Dave Krieger of the Denver Post. It doesn't say too much, but it offers a little bit of insight as to what head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders were thinking even entertaining the idea of trading Cutler.
*For some insight on Brian Dawkins leaving Philadelphia to come to the Promised Land, read this excellent piece by Matt Bowen of the National Football Post.
*To join the legions of Bronco fans trying to ensure that Jay Cutler stays in Broncos Country forever, visit http://www.savejaycutler.com.
*There is another site that, while I don't necessarily support its mission, is trying to keep Cutler in Denver - http://www.keepjayfiremcdaniels.com.
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I'm really stoked about Hill... he was a big part of that Miami turn around, and Safety is maybe the worst of all positions on that D.
Hey Nelson.... think this may get a little more action on the Broncos fan page... maybe think about moving it over there... I'll make sure you have blogging privlages
BSchwartz07
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For sure. There are plenty of updates, so I'll move it over there.
wtnelson = Big Chief
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espn.com is reporting that Dawkins has agreed to a 2 year deal with the Broncos... Have to say that I'm pretty happy with our signings thus far
BSchwartz07
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This is awesome!
<Knowshon>
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Dawkins! Nice. Good place to start and a good leader. (From what I hear)
Mondo Jay
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Now if we can sign Rey Lew, we could have a really nasty D. I would still like to grab Igor and Chris Canty, that would be two iatrical positions filled and filled well in our new 3-4 scheme.
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How about Rey and Rey as our inside backers? If that happened I would invest in stretchers and neck braces.
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I'd rather have Keith Brooking from ATL over Lewis... from what I'm seeing these guys are all great fits in this system and none of them are asking big money... Hearing that the team is trying to get Marshall and Dumervil signed long term before the season starts so that will take some cap space too.
BSchwartz07
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Dawkins was a good pick up for you guys. This FA period has already started up pretty quickly.
Southern Discomfort
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That would be pretty sweet, but I'm guessing it will be DJ Williams and Andra Davis as the inside linebackers. My guess is they'll target either a D-lineman (BJ Raji from BC if he's available at #12) or a CB (maybe the kid from Ohio State, Malcolm Jenkins is his name I think) in the first round. OLB is another possibility if there's 1st-round value there at #12. I don't know of any OLB's, so someone will have to help me out.
wtnelson = Big Chief
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the Rey from USC is not a good pick. Bad guy in the locker room, and not only out of shape at the combine but he got hurt running there.
BSchwartz07
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Maybe true. Andra Davis and Brian Dawkins are great pickups. Not only for their leadership, but for the fact that they know they are at the end of their careers and therefore hungry for a ring. And all these FA we have signed, so far, are reasonably priced. I think we got all of them for less than the *guaranteed* money the skins gave Hall, let alone Albert!
There is still work to be done though. I most conserned with the "3" in the 3-4. Igor is still avalible, and I think his best football is ahead of him.
I feel good about our RB pickups, but how do you guys feel about the WR from the texans? It's not official yet, the texans can still match, but I could take him or leave him.
J mac must not think much of Chad Jackson, of course he would know better than anyone.
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I'm a little biased, but I'm a fan of David Anderson. He's a graduate of Colorado State University, where I'm a student, so I'm a fan of his. The guy can surprise you. In college, he set a CSU Rams record for career receiving yards (3.634) and career receptions (223). He can catch the ball. He'll produce for his role, which will likely be a #4 or #5 wideout.
He'll be the #4 guy behind Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, and Jabar Gaffney if Brandon Stokley isn't retained, and he'll be #5 guy if Stokley is retained. In 3 NFL seasons, Anderson has played 30 games with 30 receptions, 399 yards, and 3 TD's.
Just an interesting tidbit, Anderson was "Mr. Irrelevant" in 2006 as the final pick in that year's NFL draft.
wtnelson = Big Chief
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Make that 3,364 receiving yards in college, and 32 receptions in 30 NFL games for Anderson.
wtnelson = Big Chief
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So it's official then now that Dawkins has signed? If so awesome, could still draft Laurinaitis for the future, jenkins should be gone by 12 he was highly touted last year and he'd be great opposite bailey. If they are looking to sign Doom long term means they got some kind of plan for him which is good to hear.
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nvm previous post jenkins has dropped out of top ten without me realizing so him or jackson wouldn't be bad
LynchtheD
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you can add the Dawkins signing, he is a Bronco now
BSchwartz07
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Got it. I'm ready to strap it on after watching the press conference. That guy is nails.
wtnelson = Big Chief
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everything I'm hearing about Dawkins and Davis is amazing. Davis may not be a Pro Bowl player, but he and Dawkins are AMAZING leaders not only with the team but in the community.
Have to say that the new staff has me impressed early. I'm 100% LOVING these signings.
BSchwartz07
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great start to free agency coach Mac, I believe the draft is gonna be "ALL D-Linemen" for our 3-4! Hey Big Chief you should be blogging for our "Mile high" Denver Broncos Group, you got alot of useful info.
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