Broncos coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos took WR Eddie Royal in round two, while a small receiver he is strong, fast and has good leaping abilities so he plays bigger and stronger than you'd think. We really like him and he should be a great addition http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos are dancing and all smiles as offensive tackle Ryan Clady slid a bit and was there for them at #12. It made for an easy and quick pick. A great looking tackle that should be there 10+ years http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Jets have traded DT Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos for a conditional pick in next year's draft. The Jets have been looking to unload him for a while and better hope he meets the criteria to make the pick more valuable after the previous deal they had with the Bengals fell through http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The NFL draft is a crapshoot and the 2008 version appears to be a little more than usual. No true #1 pick, some safer picks, some with more upside.... then there is the one constant, the danger of drafting a wide receiver in round one. Rookie receivers usually do not make a big impact, junior wide receivers may be flashy choices but are even more dangerous. This year the name moving up the charts is Devin Thomas... who? He is from Michigan State and a one year wonder. Let's see a junior with only one year of production, runs fast and has good size.. shoot him up the board.... danger! What about a couple receivers who were consider near the top - Mario Manningham and Malcolm Kelly - both juniors and both falling down the boards. Neither ran a quality 40 time, but they have excuses. Those are part of the problem. Manningham lied about failing drug tests in college, then admitted to it and then sounded like an idiot on a national radio show. He clearly doesn't get it, but it appears NFL GM's do and there is little chance he goes in round one now. Kelly didn't run well and blamed his school for changing the surface he was to run on.... you see he had special shoes and everything. Ok this shoe thing is true of everyone now a days (ugh) but to come out and bash the school was an immature and dumb move on his part. Why do people get so caught up on a 40 time of someone on a track with special shoes when they have been preparing to run this drill for months. Are they ever asked to run the 40 without pads and in tracks shoes during a game? Jerry Rice ran a 4.55 40 coming out of college but didn't look that slow when the speedy Redskins corner Darrell Green was chasing him... who really cares. I understand it has some value but it is far too overrated. How many times do receivers run in the 4.3s and then you hear people say that team needs receivers you can stretch the field and their current group isn't getting it done. The 40 speed doesn't make them a deep threat. Even better there have been top track guys playing receiver in the NFL and referred to as more of a possession guy... not saying the assessment was wrong but pointing out they were track stars just a couple years ago... NFL speed is different than track speed. Being fast at one doesn't make you fast at the other, get it? There are plenty of teams needing a receiver and some will reach for one, more will regret than will rejoice and fans will be excited in April and forget their names in October... such is life in the NFL in April http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos are making some moves ahead of the draft to shore up a need after Brandon Marshall's injury. They have signed former Chiefs WR Samie Parker and former Seahawk and 49ers WR Darrell Jackson to a one year deals and released WR Derrick Hamilton and tight end Chad Upshaw. They also sign a camp leg in punter Danny Baugher. Jackson's addition could be big if he can regain old form. He spent a miserable year in San Francisco last year where he just didn't seem to fit, get open, or care that much. His production did go up at the end of the year as the team played more of a West Coast type of offense so there is hope he will come back to life in Denver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Olindo Mare made his mark in sunny Miami and now heads to the opposite corner or the country agreeing to a 2 year $3.5 million deal to replace Josh Brown as the Seahawks kicker. Denver was in pursuit and again this year lost out to the Seahawks http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Broncos safety Nick Ferguson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Broncos WR Brandon Marshall will miss 4 months after injuring his arm. Don't blame the McDonald's bag he claims was the reason, rather he was horsing around wrestling family when he did serious damage to his forearm http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Houston TExans have sent a 6th round pick this year to the Broncos for restricted free agent center Chris Myers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The one receiver left in free agency from the start finally found a home, surprised it took so long. Former Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett landed in Carolina with a 2 year $3.5 million deal to help Steve Smith. It is a great move by the Panthers and quite cheap. The receiver he replaces, Keary Colbert, got a 3 year $7.2 million deal in Denver and Hackett is a big improvement over him! Oh pity Denver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos have signed a pair of safeties to provide depth and challeneg for a starting role. Marquand Manuel got a 3 year $4.5 million deal and Marlon McCree and agreed to terms http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos had good success with Champ Bailey so they have signed his brother LB Boss Bailey to a 5 year $17.5 million deal with $8 million guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net According to ESPN former Broncos WR Javon Walker has agreed to a 6 year $55 million (insane) contract with $16 million guaranteed and $27 due in the first 3 years. In case those numbers sound familiar, Randy Moss just signed a 3 year $27 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. Walker is coming off a year where injuries held him to 26 catches for 287 yards. Just a bad year you say? That may be as he had over 1,000 yards in 2006 with 69 catches but the previous year injury cost him the year and he finished with just 4 catches. Walker's knees are a concern and while he was once viewed as a blazing #1 receiver, that isn't the case right now and he is in no way worth this kind of money, which further goes to show the Raiders have definitely lost their minds and Raiders fans should be more nervous than ever as to what the future holds http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Seahawks LB Niko Koutouvides to a 3 year deal worth about $8 million http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Broncos have released LB Ian Gold http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Lions have traded DT Shaun Rogers, but not to Denver... instead the Bengals came a calling and gave up a 3rd and 5th round pick to get Rodgers. They have also resigned LB Dhani Jones http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos tried to trade WR Javon Walker (who cost them a 2nd round pick just 2 years ago) but with no buyers they have released him to avoid a $5.4 million roster bonus next week. Dallas has been mentioned as an interested team but there will be plenty more, Cleveland and Tampa among them http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have resigned DE John Engelberger to a 2 year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Dolphins have signed former Broncos WR David Kircus http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Chiefs have released 35 year old WR Eddie Kennison, who while never making a name for himself (other than quitting other Broncos) led the Chiefs in receptions for a number of years. Age and injuries caught up with him last year and the Chiefs need to start fresh, Dwayne Bowe will help with that http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Detroit Lions and Broncos may be closing in on another big trade to kick off the league's new year just like last season... This year DT Shaun Rogers is the main attraction for a Broncos team that is trying to improve the defensive line every single year... Rodgers is a boom or bust prospect and in Denver that could be bad given the history http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Bucs may be interested in Broncos WR Javon Walker, who wants out of Denver. According to the Tampa Tribune the Bucs are rumored to be looking into the trade to improve their wide receiver position http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have trimmed their roster a bit before the start of free agency letting centers Mike Flanagan and Drew Hodgdon, TE Jeb Putzier and LB Shawn Barber go. The team had hoped Putzier would be their starter at tight end after Gary Kubiak brought him over from Denver but it just didn't work out that way. Flanagan will land as a valuable backup for a year or two yet and don't rule out a return to Green Bay http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Looking for a possible new home former Falcon TE Alge Crumpler may want to check the housing market in Seattle. The Seahawks desperately need a big time tight end and last year made a push for Daniel Graham (who didn't exactly light it up in Denver, 24 catches for 246 yards and 2 TDs). Crumpler could fit right in with the Seahawks and after a quick signing of Mike Wahle they may be able to land two starters before free agency even starts. Of course there will be other teams interested, and if the Seahawks miss out they could target Fred Davis from USC in the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Mike Heimerdinger was the offensive coordinator in the past for the Titans. The current Broncos QB coach and assistant head coach is being considering by the Titans, or let's just say is the favorite to replace Norm Chow... and quickly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos and defensive coordinator Jim Bates have mutually parted ways - a nicer way than to say he was fired after another bad year of defense in Denver. Bates was close to becoming the Packers head coach before the 2006 season after being their coordinator. Bates was highly sought but couldn't produce an improvement in Denver and he wanted out as well. Prior to that he ran the Dolphins defense and he will not have to look too hard to find another job though he certainly isn't on the rounds of head coaching candidates now http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Each year some teams struggle with the decision to pay a running back big money. A couple years ago it was the Seahawks Shaun Alexander who got the big deal and has done nothing since. This the Chiefs Larry Johnson held out for a big contract to have a horrible year. Meanwhile the Packers lack of a running game was a huge concern this year, and out of nowhere comes Ryan Grant who was with the Giants during training camp and he now has a 5 yard per carry average. Some thought they should have kept Ahman Green even at age 30, but he has logged only 70 carries this year for the Texans and 260 yards for a huge 3.7 yard average, and wasn't that a concern last year how the last two years in Green bay his average was down. The Broncos have shown it for years that you can get by without a huge contract to a back, though they did pay a bit this year for Travis Henry, and Selvin Young is out-performing him. It is hard to let them go or not pay them, but it can be hard on the future if you do too often as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Jaguars finally found their run defense holding the Broncos to 47 yards on the ground in a 23-14 win Sunday. The run defense combined with their 186 yards on the ground the Jags controlled the clock holding it for over 39 minutes. Broncos WR Brandon Marshall had a good day with 133 yards on 7 catches http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Memo to you kids out there.. learn from history. Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin watched a win get taken from him last week when the Broncos called timeout just before the Raiders kicked what would have been a game winner, then after the timeout the kick was missed. This week the Browns had a chance to win the game at the last second, but Kiffin called a timeout and of course Phil Dawson made it... on the "real" try.... it was blocked and the Raiders pulled out a 26-24 win. Congrats to Kiffin for learning from last week and getting his first win as a head coach http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Raiders win, the Raiders win... wait the Broncos win, the Broncos win! Who says don't call that timeout to freeze the kicker? In OT Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan called a last second timeout as the Raiders snapped the ball for a 52 yard try to win the game. The kick went through the uprights and the Raiders thought they had beaten their hated rivals, but the timeout came first and on the next try Sebastian Janikowski hit the upright and missed giving the Broncos a second life they didn't waste and Jason Elam booted a 23 yards to win the game 23-20. Raiders RB LaMont Jordan looked good running for 159 yards on 25 carries http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Packers QB Brett Favre holds another record, most wins as a starter with 149. He tied John Elway last week and took the record with an impressive35-13 win on the road where he went 29 of 38 for 286 yards with a touchdown and an INT http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed LB Jamie Winborn and released OT Chad Mustard. Winborn was a rising star in 2004 and 2005 with the 49ers but that quickly changed in 05 when his freelancing style didn't mesh with the 49ers and he was traded to the Jaguars where he had no impact. He signed with the Bucs and played behind Derrick Brooks. Listed at 242 pounds the 5'11 linebackers is more like 215 and plays like a big safety http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos put up some good numbers on offense with QB Jay Cutler throwing for over 300 yards and new running back Travis Henry gaining 139 yards, but two missed field goals by Jason Elam left the game in doubt until literally the last second. With time running out and no time outs the Broncos rushed Elam onto the field for a last second try from 42 yards to win the game. Of course he wouldn't miss three and the Broncos snuck out a win. Cutler was very impressive in the win as well and looks to be ready for a big year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos constantly seem to be working on the defensive line they are never happy with. This time they signed for Bucs DE Simeon Rice, to add to the pass rush. Rice signed a one year deal so same thing next year as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos surprisingly cut starting FB Kyle Johnson Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos had a deep d'line coming into camp and have been seeing it thin, and now removed another name releasing last year's starter DE Kenard Lang. Also released were punter Paul Ernster and former first round bust of Chicago WR David Terrell. WR Rod Smith was placed on the PUP list http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net With the Broncos d'line thinning out they have signed veteran John Browning to add depth http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos defensive line keeps thinning out. Defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban on injured reserve with a torn right Achilles' tendon. The Broncos came to camp with a very deep line but this injury and the trade of Warren they are paring that down http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net It a bizarre move the Broncos and Raiders completed a trade. You think Mike Shanahan buried the hatchet or just thinks that little of the current Raiders? Ya that's what we think too. DT Gerard Warren who has been on the block for a while now will head to Oakland for an undisclosed draft pick next year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed first rounder DE Jarvis Moss to a 5 year deal worth up to $15 million with $8 million guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos have signed 4th round pick Marcus Thomas, now they just continue to hope he stays out of trouble http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Didn't we just write that the Broncos always seem to be after defensive lineman, guess they are still hungry for the big uglies. They have traded an undisclosed pick in next year's draft, a 6th or 7th round pick most likely for former first round pick Jimmy Kennedy of the St Louis Rams. Kennedy was a long line of disappointments on the Rams line, but his over-sized frame fits the Broncos plan to get bigger. Now we just have to see if it helps their plan to get better... don't hold your breath. There certainly will be some name lineman released by the team before the start of the season. They drafted Jarvis Moss, Tim Crowder and Marcus Thomas this year. Brought in Kennedy, Sam Adams, Alvin McKinley and Carlos Hall via trade or free agency this year to go along with returning players John Engelberger, Ebenezer Ekuban, Kenard Lang, Elvis Dumervil, Kenny Peterson and Gerard Warren. That's 13 players plus the roster fillers to trim down to likely 8-9 spots http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net A team seemingly always in need of defensive lineman, the Denver Broncos have signed former Bengals run stuffer Sam Adams to a one year deal. Adams is a huge presence inside and able to command double teams, the biggest concern is his staying healthy though that isn't as real a concern as some make it seem. The Bengals defense stunk last year but the passing game was much to blame as they were 15th in run defense. The Bengals will be without two big bodies from last year in Adams and Shaun Smith who left for Cleveland earlier as a restricted free agent http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Jaguars traded with the Broncos to move back 4 spots. The Broncos always need a speed rusher, in taking Jarvis Moss #17 overall they got one of the best in the draft. He reminds many of Jevon Kearse and should help get a push and with Champ Bailey and Dre Bly lurking back there they could get a lot more interceptions. it was a very good pick but they paid an expensive price of a 3rd and 6th round pick to move up and get him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos add some depth at linebacker before the draft signing free agents Warrick Holdman and D.D. Lewis. This will help fill the void after releasing Al Wilson. There have been some rumors about the Broncos trading up to draft LB Patrick Willis, this may lessen the need for that http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Broncos DT Michael Myers to a 2 year deal worth $1.65 million including a $100,000 signing bonus according to the NFL Network. Myers will help solidify the rotation inside for the Bengals and let them focus on other parts of the defense early in the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Punter Todd Sauerbrun is a free agent, at least for now. He won his freedom from Special Master Stephen Burbank on a technicality, what a system. The contract he signed last year with the Patriots included a rights of first refusal clause, but since that was not put in a separate clause and signed it made the clause void due the collective bargaining agreement... don't you just love that? Expect Sauerbrun to sign with the Broncos quickly as the Patriots matched the offer sheet they signed him to http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have released LB Al Wilson. The former Pro Bowl linebacker failed a physical with the Giants last month negating a trade. The neck injury he suffered last season, though he did return for three games afterwards will slow teams interested in him but if he can pass a physical in the future there will be a number of teams interested http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Oakland Raiders have signed former Broncos guard Cooper Carlisle. It's a good move for Oakland to bring in an experienced lineman in the zone blocking scheme they will employ this year. Carlisle is under 300 pounds as you would expect and bring the experience of being a starting in Denver and of course taking someone from the enemy help them too http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed WR David Terrell to a one year contract for the veteran's minimum. He figures to have a tough time making the roster this year as well after being cut last year before the season started and spending the year out of the league. The former Bears first round bust is on his last legs and while he is familiar with the Broncos he doesn't have much chance there as their receiver core is pretty well set so enjoy the off season and get something lined up for September http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The New England Patriots have matched the Denver Broncos offer to punter Todd Sauerbrun and will retain him for one year. http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed head coach Mike Shanahan to a 3 year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2011. This upcoming year will be his 13th with the team http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed punter Todd Sauerbrun to a one year offer sheet according to the Denver Post. It is incentive based and guarantees they will not name him as a transition or franchise player next year. The New England Patriots can match the offer but because Sauerbrun really wants to play in Denver and they have a couple other punters expect them not to match it. The contract is just set up hoping they won't. Sauerbrun told the Post his heart is in Denver and this is really where he wants play http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos were able to salvage one trade by giving Dre Bly a big contract extension, but another trade has crashed and burned. They have voided the trade that brought them DT Dan Wilkinson from the Miami Dolphins for a 6th round pick. Wilkinson now reverts back to Miami and the Broncos get their pick back and are still looking for depth inside http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have made Dre' Bly happy with the trade earlier this month by giving him a 5 year $33 million contract extension according to ESPN. The deal includes $16 million in guarantees and should end speculation he won't report. The Broncos are expecting him to be an excellent compliment to Champ Bailey http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos are looking to trade LB Al Wilson and were close to a deal with the Giants but that deal is dead. Wilson underwent a physical with the Giants and that was the end of the deal, but no one s talking according to the Star-Ledger. There is interest from other teams, but if Wilson failed his physical it could doom trading him altogether. He suffered a neck injury last year but did return to play 3 more games after that... no comments on the physical or what the exact reason was but the deal with the Giants is over http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Browns DT Alvin McKinley and former Colts WR Brandon Stokley, who if healthy will be a solid pickup. Injuries have been a big issue for Stokley though and if healthy it seems he would be competing with Rod Smith for the #3 job if you believe the team that Smith is the #3 and youngster Brandon Marshall will be the starter. For a team like the Broncos that rarely used the #3 much less #4 receivers it would seems they are fighting for a roster spot since neither would have much to offer on special team, a prerequisite of the #4 receiver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos brought in too many lineman from the Browns in free agency previously and today cut one, Courtney Brown. The former first overall pick in the draft in 2000 Brown never made his mark other than to be injured may be done in the NFL. After missing all of last year with a knee injury and a history of injuries that is quite long it may be time to say good bye. The Browns had had horrible luck in the first round since returning to the league. QB Tim Couch in 1999 and Warren were both first overall picks who didn't make it. 2002 brought Gerard Warren who also ended up in Denver at number three overall. The following years brought RB William Green, center Jeff Faine, tight end Kellen Winslow Jr and his motorcycle and then Braylon Edwards. To give them some credit last year's pick Kamerion Wimbley looks pretty good though Denver is plotting for him in free agency in a few years http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net First Jake Plummer retired, granted he didn't want to go to Tampa or maybe he just had other things to do on Sunday's, but now the Broncos have lost a nearly 350 pound tackle named Dan Wilkinson. He was traded to the Broncos from Miami but now Wilkinson is not returning calls from either team according to ESPN. He needs to pass a physical by Friday to complete the trade but that doesn't seem likely now... the teams can extend that but next time the Broncos should stay out of the state of Florida http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have resigned versatile defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, who can play tackle or end but has never really lived up to expectations http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have resigned WR Quincy Morgan http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Broncos WR Rod Smith has agreed to slash his salary this year according to ESPN. He as due a roster bonus of $1 million that he will not get now and reduces his base salary from $5.5 million to $1.5 million. Now that is taking one for the team! Speculation has Smith being the number three receiver this year, but we'll believe that when someone beats him out for the starting spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Jets backup QB Patrick Ramsey to a 2 year deal worth about $5 million according to ESPN. The deal includes $1.5 million in guarantees. Ramsey will backup 2nd year QB Jay Cutler, he had received a lot of attention from teams looking for a reliable backup and may have had a chance to compete for a starting spot in Houston but chose the Broncos instead http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net As expected when the Seahawks landed Patrick Kerney, the Broncos would then take the lead for Patriots tight end Daniel Graham who agreed to terms with the Broncos Tuesday night. According to the Boston Globe it is a 5 year $30 million deal with $15 million guaranteed making him the highest paid tight in the league. The Broncos drafted Tony Scheffler last year in the second round and is now destined to be #2 on the depth chart. Graham will likely end Stephen Alexanders career in Denver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Broncos WR Rod Smith had surgery on his left hip. Rehab will last 4 month and will be limited to start training camp http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have overpaid for... or excuse me signed former Falcons DE Patrick Kerney to a six year $39.5 million deal with $19.5 million guaranteed. Kerney is known as an excellent pass rusher and had not missed a game in his 8 year career before missing 7 games last season with a torn pectoral muscle. He notched 13 sacks in 2004 but that was the only year of the last 4 where he had over 6.5. At 30 years old they have guaranteed a sizable amount for a player that hasn't gotten the production expected of him recently. He has 11 sacks over the last 2 years combined. The Seahawks have to hope he can stay healthy and regain his previous form. He will be reunited with his former head coach Jim Mora, who is now the Seahawks assistant head coach. Kerney is a high energy player much like Grant Wistrom, who the Seahawks overpaid for 3 years ago and has never gotten more than 4 sacks in his 3 years with the team http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Falcons DE Patrick Kerney was the premier defensive end in free agency, but has visited just two teams and there are no reports of any others interested in getting into the bidding. The Broncos or Seahawks will likely sign him in the next 48 hours. Both teams are pursuing he and TE Daniel Graham heavily and the loser for Kerney might jump to the front for Graham http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Saints guard Montrae Holland, who could replace free agent Cooper Carlisle if he is not resigned http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Cowboys are close to completing a deal with former Vikings QB Brad Johnson. ESPN is reporting the 3 year deal is done and worth $3.5 million in the first year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Former Vikings QB Brad Johnson will likely choose between Denver and Dallas in the next few days http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos have signed former Lions FB Paul Smith to a 3 year contract according to the Denver Post. Smith is a good West Coast back, able to catch and block well. He is also a standout on special teams http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos struck quickly with former Titans RB Travis Henry after his release. They struck a five year deal with $12 million guaranteed according to ESPN. Henry gained over 1,200 yards last year and should thrive in the Broncos backfield http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net New Broncos CB Dre Bly may not be too happy with his trade from Detroit. According to the Washington Post through sources that talked to Bly are reporting he wanted to go to the Redskins where he would get a big contract extension. The report says the Broncos are not interested in giving him an extension. He has only one year left on his deal and it would be surprising if the Broncos traded for him as a one year stop gap. Bly will turn 30 before the season and may like the idea of locking in a new deal now. However playing across from Champ Bailey in Denver if he has a good year he could cash in next year in free agency if the Broncos don't give him an extension http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Former Packers RB Ahman Green has signed a 4 year $23 million deal with the Houston Texans. The contract includes $6.5 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. The signing reunites him with former Packers head coach, now Texans assistant head coach Mike Sherman. Green is still a solid back and wanted a multi-year deal worth over $5 million and got it in Houston. At age 30 he won't see the last years of the contract, but will be a good short term solution if the line can open some holes http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans didn't want to pay RB Travis Henry an $8.3 million roster bonus so they released him Saturday. He will be popular very quickly. Denver will be at the top of the teams calling after Ahman Green left without a contract. The Packers too may be interested as the Texans will make a hard push to sign Green when he arrives and hope to have hm locked up before the end of the weekend http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Miami Dolphins are doing a makeover on the defensive line. Saturday morning they traded DT Dan Wilkinson to the Denver Broncos for a 6th round pick in this years draft. The Broncos continue their run of grabbing for high first round draft pick on the d'line. Wilkinson was the #1 overall pick in 1994 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Broncos QB ended the trade to the Bucs by announcing he would retire instead. The Bucs response.... so what we'll trade for him anyway. They traded a conditional 2008 draft pick to the Broncos basically to maintain his rights http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Raiders and QB Jeff Garcia are at a stalemate according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and Garcia will be exploring other options while the Raiders look around as well. Garcia has the Bucs, Texans and possibly Broncos interested as well. Though the Broncos will likely be looking for a less expensive option such as Brad Johnson with their money going other places in an active start to free agency. The Raiders have the first pick in the draft but no veteran QB to help the transition for JaMarcus Russell if projections are right. At this point it may be the Bucs that show that most interest and try to get a deal done quickly after losing out on Jake Plummer http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net It looks like the Seattle Seahawks will get a chance to sign Patriots TE Daniel Graham. The Broncos are trying hard to sign him and there were reports earlier in the day that the deal was done, those turned out to be false and now Graham will head to Seattle on Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers very badly want to resign RB Ahman Green, but they were not able to get it done before the start of free agency and now he is looking around. As we reported earlier in the week the Denver Broncos came calling right away and he is in Denver today talking with the Broncos. Another team to watch is the Houston Texans who need a back and assistant head coach Mike Sherman is familiar with what he brings to the table http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net According to the NFL Network's Adam Schefter Broncos QB Jake Plummer has decided to retire and that will cancel the trade to Tampa Bay http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Bucs are close to acquiring QB Jake Plummer from th e Denver Broncos in return for a 4th round pick. The Bucs wanted a veteran QB to compete with Chris Simms, but most assumed Plummer was headed to Houston http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Patriots tight end Daniel Graham will make his first visit to Denver and then onto Seattle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Falcons DE Patrick Kerney will make his first visit to Denver and then onto Seattle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The trade can't be announced until tomorrow but according to ESPN the Lions will send CB Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos in return for RB Tatum Bell, ORT George Foster and a 5th round pick. If true Matt Millen will finally get some praise! Bly is a good corner but certainly not a great one, but the Broncos are a in deep need of a corner and do not want to have to draft someone to start right away. They certainly overpaid here, but they did fill a need. The Lions get a solid running back to add security if Kevin Jones isn't ready to start the season and definitely a good backup. Foster will start at right tackle and with Jeff Backus at left tackle that reduces the need to draft Joe Thomas. Bell takes away the need for Adrian Peterson so the Lions can entertain trade offers, select Brady Quinn, Gaines Adams or the best player in the draft... yes another receiver Calvin Johnson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos are looking for help at running back. Rumors have them linked to Thomas Jones of the Bears in a trade again this year. Free agents Jamal Lewis and Chris Brown have been mentioned as well, but here is another name to keep an eye on, Ahman Green of the Packers. Jones is the top target but that requires striking a deal with the Bears. Ahman Green could be an interesting option, more of a short term fix but he'd be a good fit in this offense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Keep an eye on the Denver Broncos for a trade with the Lions for CB Dre Bly. The Broncos are in need of a starter across from Champ Bailey and do not want to draft someone for the spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The rumors are circulating again about Bears RB Thomas Jones going to Denver. Will have to wait and see if this is rehashing of last years rumors when the Broncos were looking to trade Ashley Lelie. The Broncos could use someone like Thomas but the Bears are not likely to let him go cheap http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have been rocked by another tragedy. RB Damien Nash collapsed and died after a charity basketball game Saturday. This is the Broncos second loss in two months after CB Darrent Williams was shot to death just after the season ended http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Rumors are swirling about Broncos QB Jake Plummer possibly retiring. Then there are the rumors countering that. Most expect him to end up in Houston replacing David Carr and playing for his old coach. One thing seems certain, he won't be back in Denver to backup Jake Cutler http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net The Broncos have resigned restricted free agent LB Louis Green to a 3 year contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net We can't remember how many years there has been a need for a #3 receiver in Denver, a position that gets about 20-30 catches a year at best. A report in the Denver post says the Broncos will look to restructure Rod Smith's contract as he is due a $1 million roster bonus and a $5.5 million salary, numbers clearly too high for this time in his career and will be adjusted. But it also reports he could be moved to the #3 spot behind Brandon Marshall, who was an undrafted free agent last year. He had a solid rookie year getting 20 catches and averaging over 15 yards a catch, but he will need to develop quickly to take over the starting role. Don't expect Smith to just role over. There have been a few receivers get talked up in the off season as ready to step up over the years, but come game time they haven't http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17 PFInsider.net Denver Broncos safety John Lynch won the Bart Starr Award for outstanding character and leadership http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=17