ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When announcing Elvis Dumervil’s contract extension Thursday night, Head Coach Josh McDaniels and General Manager Brian Xanders lauded the Broncos’ sackmaster for his professionalism through this offseason.
On a Friday conference call, Dumervil said surrounding himself with a supportive group of family, friends and teammates proved the key to successfully managing a potentially uncomfortable situation.
“At the end of the day, I knew my value and there was no need to go out and pout the way other guys have handled things,” Dumervil said. “Character is No. 1 for me, and I knew if I could bring the stats along with it, I’d have a good chance. Nothing’s for sure, but I’ll take my chances with that.”
In 2009, Dumervil earned All-Pro status and his first Pro Bowl selection after leading the league with 17 sacks, cementing his status as one of the league’s premier pass rushers.
Coming into this season, the former fourth round pick from Louisville wanted a new contract, but he also didn’t want his contract to be a distraction to himself or his team.
Thursday’s announcement ensured that when he reports to training camp next week his only focus will be continuing to perfect his technique as an outside linebacker and improving on his big 2009 season.
“(The contract) was something I didn’t really want to dwell on,” Dumervil said. “I was hoping to get it done because I wanted to go into the season all football. That was able to get done, so that was a blessing in itself, and I’m excited about that.”
Since being selected by the Broncos in the 2006 draft, Dumervil has produced. He’s tallied 43 total sacks, 11 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and an interception in 61 career games. The linebacker has provided at least five sacks each season, and his 13 multi-sack games rank second in the league in that span.
Now Dumervil can look forward to being a key pillar on Broncos’ defenses in 2010 and beyond.
Less than 24 hours after the agreement became official, Dumervil said he’s still basking in the excitement of the news.
“My phone got flooded with text messages from a lot of very supportive family members and friends,” Dumervil said. “It was a great time to kind of sit back and realize what happened. It’s still a little shocking. Not shocking, but it hasn’t sunk in much. It’s a great feeling to have.”
Below are several notable quotations from Dumervil’s Friday morning conference call:
On his development as a linebacker:
“I’m a long way from where I was last year, but I’m just getting started still — if that makes sense. Mentally, I feel a whole lot more comfortable as far as the position and knowing coverage assignments. It’s not totally new any more, but the thing is I do have to work on a few techniques that I’ve got to really hammer on in training camp. I’m really excited about that.”
On getting help from his teammates rushing the passer:
“If my sack totals go down and other guys make plays, that’s what it’s all about. It’s not really about the numbers all the time. It’s about how effective I can be.”
On if his motivation changes with a new contract:
“I love the game either way. If I had a contract or not, I’d come out because I love the game. To me, (my motivation is) more personal as far as the guys who came in with me. It goes deeper (than money). People want to come into my head, it’s like a maze. It’s different than people might think it is. I have many ways to get me going. With that, I don’t think the contract or me trying to prove I’m worth the money changes the situation to me.”
On if he can improve going forward:
“I think I’m just getting started. I really do. I think this is a good opportunity for me to come into training camp and get better. Last year was the first year like I said earlier. Now with the same linebackers coach and kind of going over the same defense almost and being in the same system and not having to learn a new position, I think that favors me a little.”
– Eric Detweiler
Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Elvis Dumervil
Elvis is in the building!! The king of sack is back – all hail the king!
No one has to say sign DOOM anymore! It’s done and I’m excited about it!
I really like how the team all seems to be on board with this team first thing!
I Agree BF, No more! now its Sign Tebow, or SIGN BAY-BAY haha! speaking of Demaryius who do you think will be better Thomas or Dez? I’m so pumped for Training camp!
GO BRONCOS 2010
#92 will dominate and decimate for 6 more years,all ye other teams BEWARE of the Sack Master ….AKA Beast From The East!!!!!!!!!!!
Yovi, Thats a tough one, I like Demaryius has deep threat potential, like a randy moss. I think Dez if he lives up to his Hype, will be more Andre Johnson/Brandon Marshall. They will prolly both be sucessful but different style of play. I think Dez is overated but I still think he is the better WR. But will take a while for him to get any recognition in Dallas with all those WRs.
SIGN DOOO…. er, uh, SIGN CHAMP!!!!
Yeah.
One more great step in the right direction.
I love Dumervil. Always have. He holds an NCAA record for most career sacks I think…or in a single season or something. His freakishly long arms are such an advantage over any big man in this league. Add the fact that his 5″11 frame is agile and strong just makes this guy worth every penny we just gave him. Well, there’s one more thing his character. He will become the leader we lost in Al Wilson. Now just the respect he’s earned will make other players look up to him. He’s become the prototype defensive player every owner and coach look for. The anti-Haynesworth. I wanted to buy his jersey, it’s overdue and will be done before season starts. You know, as a Tebow optimist, I think our best years are coming, but if this team pulls together like they can. We could win the AFC West this year. The Chargers adding one more year to that would be embarrassing for the whole division.
What a great heading! After all the turnover, turmoil and tantrums we’ve seen over the last year, it’s finally a breath of fresh air! Mr. Dumervil, you are worth every penny sir. I can’t wait to watch you wreak havoc on the opposition this year. And the fact that this is your second year at this position, while it makes me smile, I grin even bigger thinking of how much potential has still yet to be unlocked. Ya know, considering our beefed up D-line will allow you LB’s to fly……. I’m a mile-high right now!
GO
GO BRONCOS 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
Dang iPod
Time for some DOOM! Now I will get to watch him sack Rivers over and over again.
BTW, is Andrew Mason back?
Doom has always been a professional about his career, which is why so many respect him and why he gets a huge contract like this. He proved his worth last season and I have no doubt he’ll live up to it again and again. Such a relief knowing we have quite a few players who are known for their professionalism on AND off the field. So refreshing and it will most definitely pay off in the long run. These boys make me SO proud to be a Bronco fan.
SBBB – lol, I’m with you on being excited to have Doom around for quite some time to torture poor little Rivers. He doesn’t stand a chance this year – he WILL be buried!! lol Go get ‘em Broncos!
Keep the faith Bronco Country…
GO BRONCOS in 2010!!!!
Things just keep getting better, now we need to get champ fixed up. If the offence can pull it together, it will be a good year in Denver. D is going to be awsome!
So where are all the bloggers who berated MCD and management and Mr B about how bad they were mistreating Doom and discussions about Mr B not having the money to have a first class team etc etc.? Isn’t there some apologies to be made? I believe the Broncos just showed the class they always do and once again proved the doubting Thomas’s wrong. Just stating the obvious. A TEAM is being built the right way!
Elvis did prove his worth by becoming a premier player in this league. He has earned his due. He was the 126th player selected in the 2006 draft. Many Teams passed on him and he worked hard to prove them wrong. It’s been great watching him come along since he was a rookie. In 2006, we attended a Sunday night game vs. the Raiders. On one play, Elvis came into the backfield with hair on fire!! He hit then Raiders rookie QB Andrew Walter so hard, we heard the pads crack in section #111 !! We were like, WOW, who is this kid???
His pass rushing ability was never overlooked as he would come in on 3rd down back then.
Elvis has always been a class act and he mentioned, he didn’t put money before the love of the game. When you have that kind of philosophy, things work out for you.
He also added, his sack stats may come down, as he’ll draw more double Team coverage. That means other players who draw single coverage will able to make the play. It’s all about Team effort.
You rock #92 !!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!
“DOOM HAS BEEN PAYED”
Now lets rap up the rest of the unsigned rookies and get those “WEAPONS” in camp including the studs up front.
Can any of my Bronco Bros get an update or news about signings, deals done and deals that need to be made. Please and thanks.
Go Broncos!!!
What’s up my Broncos Family! Let me see if I remember how to do this! Sup royalbronc how ya been? What up Ash my sister from another mister! How have you been? Man I’m sooooooo amped about camp starting up. It’s been o soooooo hard living here in New Orleans and hearing the Saints fans brag non stop and I couldn’t say a thing. I’m so happy for Doom and how he handled everything. I’m also proud of Xanders and Coach McDani for being men of their word and proving people wrong and giving Doom his money.
It’s gonna be a great Season and I will be on Facebook all season long screaming Orange and Blue!!
What did he mean about being a long way from where he was last year?
footballManiac: Dumervil means he’s “come a long way” in the new system since he transitioned last year from 4-3 to 3-4 defense. He’s just “getting started” and it’s going to get better.
That’s my take..
SIGN DOOM!!!!!!!!!! Hey wait a minute? Do my eyes and ears decieve me? Is this my amagination? Way to go Bronco`s !! Just kidding. Having a little bit of fun. I knew a deal was gonna get done but was anxious in waiting for It to happen. I`m happy for DOOM, and his patience has paid off. He deserve`s every dollar. I also feel that the BRONCO`S were gonna sign him all along. I just thought It would have been sooner. Now I`m curious about the rookie signings. I hope none miss camp.
caramelloo !!! – what’s up !! Good to see you on the website again!
Haven’t seen your handle on here in quite sometime.
Hope everythings going well for you.
It’s a new season and alot of optimism as we look forward!!
rbf1
Thanks Man things are good on my end. I’ve been missing from here bc I recently got married in May. So I’ve been swamped with wedding stuff. Now that we are settled back into normal life I can show my face more.
Yeah it’s gonna be a great exciting season and we are really gonna shock people. I love the “Team” concept that’s being built. I really think we have a chance to make noise like the Jets and Saints did last year.
Whew I just breathed a sigh of relief! I don’t know why I ever doubted though…Dumerville is a class act. He is all bout the team, and all about winning. Worth every penny!
Wow- that’s great caramelloo! Congratulations !! Marriage is a big step but it’s all good if you found the right one for you.
Some of the players have been working out over at Dove Valley… staying in shape, running, pumping iron. They’ve been trickling in here and there. Looking forward to seeing them pop pads here real soon.
Yeah baby—The Doom is on board and rewarded as we all knew he should be! Class act and I hope other players see how it’s done. Thank you Mr. B for signing off on this extension. I see some bloggers returning with this good news and training camp around the corner.
Caramello: Welcome back! Congrats on getting married. And I am sure you have been busy-LOL.
Royalbroncofan1: I am with you as far as watching this 5’ 11” long armed rookie push past the O line vs. most teams, but I saw the same play and was thinking man how did he do that so fast. Plus I gave him more kudos for doing it against the hated faders.
07
The season is almost here. Can not wait!!!!
GO BRONCOS
FTR
FTR: That was some play wasn’t it! It looked like a bull rush and then he blew past the Raider lineman!! You’re right – the speed was something else!!
Elvis has made alot of great plays since and I’m sure glad he’s back to play some hard hitting football!
Thanks rbf1 and I’ll tell ya what confirmed I made the right move with her. I told her to surprise me with my grooms cake, and I didn’t want to know till the wedding. Mind you we were born and raised in New Orleans so like wise we are surrounded by Saints fans. So she made sure everyone knew who we support and the grooms cake ended up being… A big Broncos Head on a Football field with Broncos in each End Zone! She also shocked me with her Broncos Bridal Garter
FTR…. Thank you and yes we have been busy trying to create some mini Broncos! Hey can’t have it any other way, hahaha.
Yeah FTR everyone will be returning but I hope that negative and some time fans stay away. Although they won’t!! Man yall are o so luck if yall live in Colorado and are able to go check out some of the practice sessions!
Extend Champ, you dont let go of a future hall of famer. the guy will be a great safety in 2 years.
PLEASE READ THE FLOYD LITTLE ARTICLE IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. GREAT READ!
Caramel!!! lol Long time no see on here but congrats on getting married. Such a huge step in someone’s life and I wish you two all the best. I am just anxiously waiting for football season to start. Bored out of my mind over here. I already had plans to try and go see some more TC practices but now that I know THE John Elway has said he’ll be at some of the practices, I will most definitely make it to a few! haha
FTR – yeah, I’m very antsy waiting for this season to start. I already have a countdown to our first regular season game. lol 50 days… ugh, that sounds like forever away. It sounds better when you say 7 weekends away. ha Heck, I’m just glad training camp is right around the corner. Better than nothing. Gonna be a heck of season for our Broncos. I’m with ya… cannot wait!
Keep the faith Bronco Country…
GO BRONCOS in 2010!!!!
Congrats to DOOM. You deserve every cent. Hopefully all of the young guys will follow your lead. A real Pro.
A heart felt thanks to Mr. B., Coach McD. and Zanders. Class acts all.
Danso, here I am, never went anywhere, instead of apologizing about the Doom situation, this is the best I could do as soon as I heard about the signing yesterday at about 6 am.
Re-post:
I said all along I thought he was worth up to 60 mil over 6 years, I guess I missed it by 1.5 mil, good job Elvis, I think you got as much as you could, as far as the organization is concerned all I got to say is better late than never, as for myself I am somehow reassured that the organization does indeed reward his top talent who have a solid head on their shoulders, no one deserved this more than Doom, and for a while there it seemed as if we might not be willing to reward such player, glad to see that in the end it was only all about money, like it always is. BTW, good thing Doom is as nice a guy as he is because he could of easily taken the road out of town through this lenghty negotiation, the slow way in which this was handled won’t always produce similar good results, it took an outstanding man like Doom for it to come to fruition. Amen to the signing.
Is that good enough for you?
weareamr, KFS posted this link the other day about all draftees signings:
http://backseatfan.com/2010/04/2010-nfl-draft-rookie-signing-status/
Go in there and refresh it, you’ll be up to date and to the minute.
Damn, its been a while. Lol….glad to still see some familiar names on here (07elway, caramello, Baylinorcrush).
Big Ups to the Bronco organization for finally gettin this thing done. Too many of us were starting to feel like Xanders and Mcdaniels were gonna let him get away. Doom handled all of this like a true professional, letting his play/dedication to the team speak for him…rather than the media. Hopefully we’ll be able to give Champ that one last extension after this season is over.
Our defense is lookin mean this year…Dem boys got that swagger back. Let’s do it!
Aiight Donkies,
I’m out
more good news for broncos country! ryan harris has been cleared to pracitice by the doctors in vail. now he just has to be cleared by broncos docs and pass a physical! GREAT NEWS! now if only our other ryan can get healthy asap!
Go Broncos
“THE BATTLE IS WON IN THE TRENCHES”
Cool to see letdamansmoke back on here, I think it was rbf1 who was wandering what happened to you when Chris Simms was busted for alleged marijuana buzz catching a couple weeks ago, of course your handle popped right up, LOL.
I forgot about the RoyalBronco. i seent u. lol…
Yeah i was gonna say something about Simms and the “Contact” with the greenery, but everyone took all the good one-liners. lol. I actually choose the handle in defense of Travis Henry…look how that one turned out.
Yeah, it went up in smoke…
Thanks Lil Sis aka Ash! You’re right, it’s hard not to be antsy about the season.
What’s up letdamansmoke! Yeah the family is all slowly coming back together for our extended, extended, extendedddddddddddddd reunion. I agree that our Defense Swagger is getting stronger and stronger. I watched a Brian Dawkins highlight vid on facebook the other day and I was soooooo amped after watching it!! This year we are really gonna follow what Dawkins said and…. “Take It” “Take Itttttttttttt”
Bronco Bucking! All day and Everyday!!
Baylinor-good enough-you the man. I appreciate all your comments and insight, don’t always agree but always appreciate. Also, thanks for the link to rookie signings, very helpful. It’s getting exciting now-GO TEAM BRONCOS!!!!
Thanks danso, very kind words.
Elvis Will Never leave the building! Congrats. Elvis! Now, get that defense in the top 5 and we will make the playoffs!
letdamansmoke: What going on?? Chris Simms getting busted reminded me of your handle…lol Good seeing you on here again!
caramello: Sounds like a keeper to me ! Once again congratulations!!
I’m gunna go off on a limb and say DOOM gets 100+ sacks in this next 6 years! who agrees?
It all depends if Ayers becomes a threat on the other side, or someone else, otherwise they will just double up on Doom making it impossible to get the nearly 17 sacks per year you are takling about, but even if Ayers comes along I find it an unfathomable task since Doom’s 17 sacks led the league last year, and you expect him to do that 6 years in a row? Love the enthusiasm but my brain says no.
Great work by the best owner the Broncos ever had,congrats Doom you deserve it.Please can we have Ayers or Moss or someone step it up on the other side.I really am stoked about the Three J’s on the D-line.I really think the team will make the playoffs but I think that EVERY year.I never post too much but I really enjoy reading the blogs of all you guys.
GO Broncos!!
broncobet, great to see guys like you who think we will make the playoffs every year, I on the other hand tend to be to cerebral about it, and fail to be that upbeat about it when it seems the cards just don’t line up for us. Love your enthusiasm, please don’t change.