Offensive lineman Chris Myers is on his way to Houston.
After three years in Denver, including one as a starter at guard and center, the Broncos sent Myers to the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round selection in next month’s draft.
A sixth-round pick in 2005 is what the Broncos used to originally procure Myers after a four-year career at the University of Miami in which he played various positions along the Hurricanes’ offensive line.
According to various media reports, Myers, a restricted free agent, met with the Texans last week. Had Houston signed him and the Broncos declined to match the offer, the Broncos would have received a sixth-round pick as compensation.
Myers started at center in the season’s final 11 games after Tom Nalen succumbed to injury, but Nalen is expected to return, as is Ben Hamilton, whose left guard slot Myers assumed after concussions consigned the eight-year veteran to the sidelines in the preseason. When Myers moved to center upon Nalen’s injury, Chris Kuper received the call at left guard.
Dealing Myers gives the Broncos a projected nine selections in the upcoming draft, and gets the Broncos back into the sixth-round. Denver sent its pick in that round to the St. Louis Rams last June in exchange for defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy.
The Broncos now have their first-rounder, their second-rounder, two fourth-rounders, two fifth-rounders, the Texans’ sixth-round selection and a pair of seventh-round picks.
Discuss below …
Tags: Chris Myers, Offense, Offensive linemen
So the Broncos are bringing in Olindo Mare to take Elams place. What a perfect choice. He was so bad the last two years he played that he was cut in the midst of the secopnd year. But, don’t worry. He’s also trying out for the Seahawks. How about bringing in someone who actually played last year and played fairly well, not someone who’s been out of the game for a year or two?
Couple of things I noticed is that Myers wasnt exactly trade. He was a restricted FA and denver didnt mach Houstons offer. Plus Elam went home to Atlanta, this is were he is from. I dont think Shanny had much to do with that. He is a hall of famer (fingurs crossed) but if he wants to go home that ant Shannies fault.
Denver needs a big DT to push the line and someone to compete at ML, other then that we need another WR and a back that can carry the load. The ones we got will rotate through because they will be hurt every other game.They dont need to draft someone to be instant seccuss they need good decent players that will be around for years to come.
I think this is a good move trading myers because i think we will start ryan harris next year at right tackle and i think we are going after chris williams and in the second round if you keep your fingers crossed brandon albert might still be around so you fill three positions. There are three good kickers in the draft and as much as i hate for denver having to waste a draft pick on a kicker it could work. Hopefully we go after Dechard choice he looks like a smart player who reminds me alot of terrel davis. Travis Henry needs to be released or traded he is an injury prone player who is productive when healthy but when will that be. A speed WR would really help cutler and a run stuffing DT and MLB and denver is a threat in the west this year. AND HELL NO SHANNAHAN DONT SIGN ORLINDO MARE.
Doubt if Branden Albert will be available in the 2nd (#42). Broncos don’t have a 3rd and Tashard Choice will be gone by then. Either of those would be way cool, though, and I agree w/Chris Williams. Denver could probably get DTs Trevor Laws, ND in the 2nd and Frank Okam, Texas in the 5th (#140). A pretty good MLB who might be there in the 6th (#177) is Ben Moffitt, SFla. Don’t forget about a FB. Broncos don’t have a real one, although they do use Graham as an H-back. Several good FBs will be available in the later rounds when the Broncos have a lot of picks. Owen Schmitt might still be there at #130. I guess the Broncos might draft a kicker and/or a punter. An interesting WR who might be there in the 4th is Dexter Jackson from App.St. If you think another OL is needed, Jeremy Zuttah, Rutgers might be there at #115. He is very strong, fast and versatile and can play any OL spot like Shanahan says Chris Kuper can. BroncoBoy2012 has a different approach calling for trading down and acquiring a 3rd (Cowboys?). Check way up above for his scenario and mine, too, in what is becoming a very long series of entries. BroncoBoy, your approach is viable and you have identified some good players (Cousins, Balmer, Hills, etc.). I wonder how long this blog will last?
P.S. BroncoBoy, check Andrew Mason’s last entry above (way at the top of this). He seems to think the Broncos have two picks in the 7th. Cool, huh?
Apparently some “experts” are thinking the Broncos might pick Devin Thomas WR Mich.St. in the 1st. What would you guys think about that?
Hey has anyone heard about Brandon Marshal having to get stitches in his arm? he hurt himself at his home