Comments on: Wilson’s Fill-In as Defensive Leader?

By: MikeyBronco

MikeyBronco — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:56:50 +0000

Al Wilson has also been my favorite Bronco since the 99 season. The teams move to release him, in my eyes isn’t a bad move at all. I believe even without the injury Al Wilson is the best/safest bet to free up salary space due to this years agressive free agency. With Ian Gold to play strong, D.J. Williams to middle ( who has size and ability to become a better LB then Wilson) and an average LB playing weak. We should still have a LB core which plays well.

By: broncos97rule

broncos97rule — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:38:51 +0000

To Al Wilson–

Thanks for the memories, I can only wish that we can come across another player that had your heart and desire to win. It’s not every day that you can come across a player with talent, charisma, and leadership abilities. You will be sorely missed, and you will always be #56 to me.

Now on the subject of replacing Al, yes, I agree, one of the young players has to step up and has to want it bad enough……

By: Alastor

Alastor — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:30:08 +0000

Mr. Wilson,

You are my favorite Bronco. Not since Tom Jackson have I seen such an impressive leader, and talent and human being at your position. You have been my favorite player since you came to the Broncos, and your presence will be missed.

Thank you for the hits, the sacrifices, the never-say-die, the Super Bowls, and for giving my nephews and I the joy of having watched a good human being play a good game, and be rewarded accordingly.

Your picture is still on my wall, your presence is still in my heart.

By: sess44

sess44 — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:12:01 +0000

Yeah, he will be an excellent leader while standing on the sideline on injurd reserve while making over $5 million this year (because we all know we have too much salary cap space). Trust me, the Broncos coaching staff know much more than any of us do. That is why we are fans making $100,000 a year where as these guys make 10-15 times what we do in only 8-10 months worth of actual work.

By: denverfan4ever

denverfan4ever — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:05:57 +0000

I think this could be the dumbest thing denver can do this off season.Yeah so what if al wilson has a neck problem he is a leader and still one of the best middle linebackers in the game not to mention that he is a 5 time probowler i think he is a great leader for the team and i am cofused about what denver is thinking

Thanks
Denverfan4ever

By: AndrewMason

AndrewMason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:22:54 +0000

Speculation? Your guess would be as good as mine … I would surmise it’s a paperwork issue, making sure all the i’s are dotted, t’s are crossed, etc. That’s why when players join the Broncos, the signing isn’t announced until a couple of days — or even as long as week — after it’s reported as agreed to terms in the newspapers, on Web sites, etc.

By: thorpebroncofan

thorpebroncofan — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:40:47 +0000

Andrew,
Is there any speculation when he will be offically released and why they haven’t done it yet?

By: AndrewMason

AndrewMason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:16:10 +0000

The reason that it was not played up on the front of the site is because Wilson, as of now, has still not officially been released by the Broncos.

By: elviselway

elviselway — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:25:50 +0000

True Riddler, it seems a bit suspect that there is no big send off for Al. I think he’s deserved it, wether you like the move or not, Al played hard for the Broncos. The fact that this blog doesnt even have an rticle about him seems a bit disrespectful.

By: riddler

riddler — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:50:24 +0000

Its about time Al was brought up on the front of the site. He deserves the best wherever he goes. I am truly saddend that he will no longer be a Bronco. But a Bronco to me he will always be.