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Tuesday Sep 7th, 2010

The Broncos flirtation with Matt Cassell didn't work, but they did add another quarterback to the mix. Former Bucs and Titans QB Chris Simms signed a 2 year deal worth $6 million but back up the crybaby Jay Cutler. Simms had plenty of suitors and unless Cutler refuses to come out of the house and play SImms will be on the bench in Denver. There was some discussion earlier that he could get a chance to start in Chicago but that didn't pan out. The Titans wanted him back but with Kerry Collins and Vince Young around there wasn't much space. As for Cutler is has been said already by plenty of others, but he needs to shut up... And the Broncos sign another free agent... are there any left? This time they add a nose tackle.. defensive coordinator Mike Nolan brought one of his old players from the 49ers, Ron Fields who will compete at nose in the Broncos new 3-4. Fields is solid but has never been a starter, but a 2 year $5 million deal is a good one to add depth and a player that knows the system... The Broncos just keep on signing guys... this time it's Dolphins CB Andre Goodman to a 5 year $25 million deal with $10 million guaranteed. He will replace Dre' Bly who was released and start opposite Champ Bailey, meaning he will get his chances to earn his money. Goodman had a career high 5 interceptions last year... The Broncos just won't quit.. they have now added former Browns LB Andra Davis with a 2 year deal and Colts DT Darrell Reid to a 3 year deal, he will play end in the Broncos 3-4 defense. They have also signed Texans restricted free agent WR David Anderson to a 3 year $4.5 million offer sheet. The Texans have a week to match it. Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins also signed his name on the dotted line to a 5 year deal worth $17 million that could go up to $27 million or void to a 2 year deal for $9 million according to Adam Schefter. What a start to free agency for the Mile High team... The Broncos are going heavy in day one... interesting source for this but the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting the Broncos have signed former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. With him visiting there it wouldn't be a huge surprise though Dawkins leaving the Eagles at all is a bit of a surprise, but this isn't who you would have expected to break the story. Unless they are jumping the gun and thinking they are aggressive and Mike Nolan needs a Eagles safety. ESPN has picked up their report but no one is confirming the story yet... The Broncos continue their opening day splash adding former Patriots WR Jabar Gaffney and Dolphins safety Renaldo Hill. Each got $10 million over 4 years. The Broncos are undergoing a major overhaul, switching to a 3-4 and the offensive will be opened up more providing the need for more depth at receiver. Gaffney is an obvious choice coming from New England where he never made a big name for himself but got the job done very well. He is a good addition knowing the offense and his role in it... The Denver Broncos are busy today. They have signed running backs Correll Buckhalter and J.J. Arrington to 4 year deals and signed former Patriots long snapper Lonie Paxton to a 5 year $5.3 million deal. Buckhalter and Arrington were backup for the Eagles and Cardinals last year but will be expected to combine to carry the load in Denver now...
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