NFL free agency is underway and the Broncos have already made a splash. Safety Brian Dawkins makes the move from Philadelphia to Denver and he is in the fold.
There are also multiple report that the organization is also close to signing safety Renaldo Hill, running back Correll Buckhalter, wide receiver Jabar Gaffney and longsnapper Lonie Paxton.
It seems like a good possibility the moves are imminent and if they indeed come to pass, I like them.
First off, the Broncos would presumably have their two starting safeties and upgraded the back end of their defense.
Dawkins is a seven-time Pro Bowler who spent 13 seasons with the Eagles. Yes, he is 35 years old. But he still plays at a high level and, by all accounts, is a tremendous presence in the locker room.
He also comes to Denver ready to go all out.
“We’re all jacked,” Dawkins said on Saturday. “I’m jumping around with my words because I’m so emotionally excited about this opportunity.”
Dawkins said he knew early on that head coach Josh McDaniels wanted him wearing orange and blue and while it was emotional to leave Philadelphia, Dawkins knew it was the right decision.
“Just hearing Josh and how excited he was and how much they wanted me here. I was not just a want for them. They felt like (it was) a necessity for me to be here and that’s something every player wants to feel from an organization.”
Hill figures to step in as the starting free safety. There is little doubt the Broncos would have upgraded the safety position if Hill joins Dawkins in Denver.
The same can be said for running back, if all the paperwork gets done with Buckhalter. Yes, he comes with some miles on the tires—he is 30 years old and has had a handful of knee injuries—but he is a tough runner who can be productive.
He is an established pro, something the Broncos desperately needed at the running back position. Peyton Hillis and Ryan Torain seem to have talent. But one has to feel better about the position with Buckhalter and Arrington in the fold. And who knows? Maybe Derrick Ward will also find Denver to his liking. He seems to like enough to visit Dove Valley.
The bottom line is that, assuming the Broncos get everything done with the players they are reportedly close to signing, I believe they Broncos are a better football team today and free agency is only a few days old as we write this.
They are better at the safety position. They are better at the running back position. And Gaffney should be a good fit as the third or fourth wide receiver.
The Broncos probably aren’t done, either.
Along with reportedly visiting with Ward, the Broncos are likely looking to shore up the cornerback spot. There are reports that they’ll be talking with Andre Goodman, who started 16 games for the Dolphins last year.
There is no doubt the Broncos have more work to do. But they seem to be off to a good start.
What do you think the Broncos should do next?
Thanks for reading,
Mike
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People.. prepare to say goodbye to Tony Scheffler.. he’s on the trading block
i just found out online that the broncos put 35 players from their 2008 roster on the FA list and now only 3 of those have been picked up and 6 were resigned……………….. hmmmmm is there any wonder why the broncos could not win when they had to
That’s a sad sad thing. It’s a crying shame.
Broncos Sign Running Back Lamont Jordan
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11834884
Where did you hear about hthe scheffler trade?Who’s next,Eddie Royal?
Free agent DL Kenny Peterson “has decided to remain with the Broncos,” according to the Sacramento Bee.
The 49ers had given Peterson a look, but it appears he’s set to be re-signed.
Also dont like Scheffler on the trading block, but if we can make a good trade for him im OK with that.
the Denver Post says sceffler is on the trading block
I think Lamont Jordan could be are starting RB next year, he has some talent.
the Denver Post says scheffler is on the trading block
I think Lamont Jordan could be are starting RB next year, he has some talent.
BREAKING NEWS:
The Ravens just signed Ray Lewis, so we are not going to get him like some people thought we were.
The Broncos Also signed JJ Arrington!
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11835707
Wow! We got some real backs now! Now they just need to sign Chris Simms and we are set for the Draft.
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Welcome Chris Simms, have a seat and let’s talk.http://www.denverpost.com/commented/ci_11828379?source=commented-broncos
I hope The Conversation goes well.
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The signings of Lamont Jordan and J.J. Arrington all but assures that Tatum Bell, Andre Hall and Michael Pittman will not be re-signed. Further, I doubt the Broncos draft a running back now and will waive Selvin Young and Cory Boyd following training camp.
Former Patriot Daniel Graham will provide leadership and knows the Patriots system, as does Chad Jackson. Jackson was cut due to the injury bug and not being able to perform after signing a decent rookie contract for the Pats. (1st rd pick). He’s healthy now and knows the system so he should make the squad. Chad was the WR we were supposed to draft when Lelie wanted out per the mock drafts back in ’06. We surprised everyone when we took Jay !! Great Draft Choice !!!!!!
Wow – two more RB’s Jordan and Arrington just signed !! Pitman and Bell will be gone. That will leave S. Young, Torain and Hillis fighting for a final roster spot for the RB’s unless we carry more which I doubt.
Tony Scheffler is a great receiving TE and has a great rapport with Cutler. Would like to see him stay on, so we’ll see.
Sorry lets try that again
Welcome Chris Simms, have a seat and let’s talk.
http://www.denverpost.com/commented/ci_11828379?source=commented-broncos
I hope The Conversation goes well.
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I doubt they waive Young and Boyd there is room on practice squad if they dont make 53 man roster.
The Houston Texans today matched the Denver Broncos offer for restricted free agent wide receiver David Anderson.
Source: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6293740.html
Thanks for the link monodono – Always enjoy reading the DP!! Too bad about the Rocky Mountain News. Always enjoyed ready their posts on the Broncos as well. Hey have these guys called you about a job yet !! Submit a resume – you’d be great
I’m glad we brought Peterson back. He was one of the bright spots on our defense last year as DT. I think he could be even better at DE in the 3-4.
monodono, a player has to be waived and clear waivers before he is placed on the practice squad. If the Broncos cut Young, I doubt he’d be brought back regardless of he was picked up by another team. Perhaps, Boyd who was on the practice squad most of the 2008 season would be brought back.
Lamont Jordan? JJ Arrington? You gotta be kidding……..
dont agree with reid signing what, thats a special teams beast dont believe me google him
dont agree with getting fields he has experience, size, and skills to play defensive end and nose tackle in a 3 4 like he did for 49ers
dont agree with jabar gaffeny, many believed he could be a number two and many still do, he will be our 4th reciever and chad jackson our fifth, thats not bad 1. marshall 2. royal who will play the slot when we go 4 wide 3. stokely 4. gaffeny 5. jackson, thats a good core of recievers
dont agree with andra davis whose leadership skills have been compared to al wilson, skills might not be the same but davis is a beast and given a shot could be great.
i think we take moreno from geogia, i mean why not now, get defense later, round 2 get clay mathews, round three get nic harris , round 4 get a corner, worrel williams round 5 thats our future middle linebackers the williams brothers. we would have three sets of brothers it would be awesome tell mcdaniels to get on it. its all looking good
only sad thing is sheffler is all but gone hope we get good compensation for him and wish him the best. he will be a pro bowler next year. he just cant block so is useless in mcdaniels system. GOOD LUCK TONY. we still love you and what you do, you will do good anywhere you go.
15themarshall15 I’m with you on your post except the draft Moreno thing. We just picked up 3 RB’s and have others from last seasons roster so we don’t need anymore RB’s or Offensive players unless they are O-linemen for back up.
We could easily get a beast DE like Tyson Jackon, a beast OLB like Brian Cushing, or some other Defensive player with our #12 pick. Rather than waste it on a Offensive player.
were not gettin david anderson he just resigned with houston today! and r u crazy we dont need to take a running back in the first round we just signed like 3 plus we have 3 on our roster already we need defense u obviously wernt watching games for the past 3 seasons. we have no d and we need to upgrade so if u think moreno is going to denver keep wishin.
Lamont Jordan
I cant belive we signed Jordan. McPatriot might as well just sign all of the Patriots hasbeens
who are we trading tony for or are we trading him?
Twiztedbronco, were did you see The Broncos resigned Peterson? Link please.
RSH, your right assumeing they clear waivers there is room THNX.
royalbroncofan1, no The Broncos havent contacted me but as you can see they need some help. Almost 500 posts on this site and DenverBroncos.com blog is frozen. I’m still waiting ….
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With all the questional choices that McD has made, I can’t say im too upset with their signing of Chris Simms. A deffinite upgrade over Ramsey, if you ask me.
Or was I the only one who KNEW we were doomed during the Detroid game when Cutler went down?
Gimme ur input, guys!
P.S. YES, it is confirmed on ESPN.com. He was never given the chance to take the trip to Detroit.
We beat ‘em to the punch
WOW! The Broncos are on fire!
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/04/broncos-continue-signing-spree-with-simms-arrington/
What a Great day!
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Peterson Resigned
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/04/de-peterson-re-signs-with-broncos/
this is a good move getting Simms but the Jordan pick up is not something I like we are turning into the Patriots
Denver started the week with a quarterback controversy and is ending it with a new quarterback.
Free-agent quarterback Chris Simms has reached agreement with the Broncos on a two-year contract. He will be insurance for starting quarterback Jay Cutler, whose name emerged last week in trade talks.
Simms hasn’t signed yet but soon will, and he will have gone from Tampa Bay to Tennessee to Denver.
Finally, Denver signed free-agent running back J.J. Arrington to a four-year contract. The deal was signed last week, but the league rejected the contract’s language, and it was redone Wednesday. Arrington is a Bronco.
Thanks twiztedbronco, good news I thought He should’ve stayed any way and maybe move to DE in the 3-4.
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i don’t know about everyone else but i think josh mcdainels may very well not keep hillis on the team. i for one think hjillis showed enough to be our starter, and unlike new england guess what mcdainels we have a good running back his name is peyton hillis. i for one don’t like the signing of lamont jordan. i hope scheff stays not just cause i like him but he is a good reciving threat at tight end.
Hey twiztedbronco, funny thing in that article Adam has Peterson listed as a DE but when He was with The Broncos before He was listed as a DT. just thought it was intresting.
bullridinmike27, I think Hillis will be a Hybrid FB not RB.
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I like the signing of Chris Simms… He could start somewhere else and he is def a huge upgrade from Ramsey. Go Broncos… Sign Cutler to a long term deal. Do it.
monodono, he’s was actually a DE to begin with but has show versatility hence the move DT under Shanahan. His 3.5 sacks last year shows he can get to the QB and I think in his natural position at DE he will do even better.
Okay seriously these people must be smoking crack!!! Who in their right mind would even think about trading Scheffler… this makes me sick. You know you can almost count on that backfiring on whoever makes that STUPID decision if it becomes reality. We all know Cutler & Scheffler make a great duo on the field… you let Scheffler go, guess who’s gonna want to leave as well?? Hmmm, I wonder?!?!? I would never switch teams over any trade, not even Cutler but if he would be anywhere near ticked off as I would be if Scheffler left, I definitely wouldn’t blame him if he wanted to leave as well. Sounds childish… yeah maybe. But what sounds childish to me is making that pathetic of a decision. Yeah blah blah blah, McD is the coach and he thinks differently than Shanny… obviously cuz Shanny wouldn’t be stupid enough to let Scheffler, Cutler or both go!!!! Unless he was given a reason to let them go. Don’t get me started on this.
I see the game McD is trying to play. He wants to go get every player available to make up his own Denver team yet he still thinks like a Patriot. Ya know they call this place Denver for a reason… we are NO New England Patriots and thank God we aren’t!!! The whole point of a new coach should be to have a different style of coaching the team we already have, not waltz right in here and sign all these guys in FA and the draft to take over all our existing players. Now I’m p’od… too harsh, I think not. I’ve said it a million times before and I’ll say it till I’m blue in the face or till McD proves he can make sound rational decisions to BENEFIT this team, not kill it and make it NE. I won’t stand for it.
I love this team to death… that’s why I’ve said the things I have. I’ll be McD’s #1 critic till he starts making some sense. So I know Scheffler isn’t gone yet but this was just to let out my frustration over the thought of that happening. Imagine what a rage I’ll be in if it actually happens. I’m really beginning to not like this offseason at all.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
Guys, no matter how bad we want to think it, we are not smarter than Josh McDaniels and all other Broncos officials. Whatever they do is in the best interest for our team. We aren’t familiar with Josh’s scheme and we don’t know which guys will work. So before you have an ulser, think befor you type.
i agree with broncos14441, haven’t any of you worked for a company and had a new manager come in and shake up his team or being bought out by another company and had the management come in and replace many with their own folks. the broncos are like any other company when new owners or management takes over. i’ve seen many changes over the years i’ve been a broncos fan and i started routing for em when they had vertical stripped socks. so lets wait and see, but this year will be better then last. go broncs
this is why i wanted a D minded HC he would have been like ok heres a new star FB and were done. not lets peel apart this team till i get it designed around my old team. i could have lived with every1 on the D gone and replaced. i love doom, champ, barrett, dj and i like peterson but there all people if we traded id be more satisfied than marshall, jay, clady, harris, scheff, royal, stoke, hillis, and casey. i think n e 1 who would cut champ wouldnt be a good coach tho lol
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shawn723, how could you say something like that? Schefler may spread the field but that’s what we have RECIEVERS for. Graham is probaly the greatest blocking TE in the league plus he can go into the flat and hold on to the ball even after a SS comes down and attempts to take his head off. It makes more sense to keep Graham. I like Tony and if he does end up some where I hope he can start and have success. sorry for the TEST thing I Kept getting spammed.
Oh, and to all you saying MickyD shouldn’t be messing w/ the offense here is a stat for you. 16th IN SCORING !!!!!! There is a reason Shanahan was fired, he wasn’t getting the job done on either side of the ball. Don’t get me wrong I am greatful for what Shanny brought to this organization, but it was his time.
I agree with broncos14441 and lostfan! Some of our fellow Bronco fans are starting to act like Eagle fans. Some of yall act as if our new coach cares if yall say yall are watching his every move, and blah blah blah! Soon as there’s a rumor or breaking news some of you go nuts. O wait…..
BREAKING NEWS: Denver just cut their water boy and picked up a new water boy from the local YMCA!
Another running back….Great. I get that he is from the old system and wouldn’t have minded him being added but including him with our other RB signing and this is over kill. Woulda preferred Maroney. Got enough work horses. I’m not worried though, I can see many signings not making it to the real season.
I heard about trying to trade Sheffler at the same time as cutler and said it was ridiculous then and i am reiterating that now. I wouldn’t go as far as to say trade Graham instead because for one he is great at receiving and great at blocking. Sheffler however is great at receiving and is really fast for a TE. We Need Him. Plus Graham is a former NE
Sheffler said in an interview when he was talkign about the cutler situation that he was also worried about his job because TE aren’t really used much in the NE system.
I knew it was bad when they signed that random TE we had never heard off (Adam Bergen). Sheffler brings alot to the team and he is an incredible TE. I understand shaking things up but its never good to EF with comradery.
after all I have seen this offseason I have to take a tag line from 07Elway because we are seriously riding on “FAITH” right now.
ORANGE CRUSH ALL DAY!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!
Well, McPatriot is doing just what he knows… maybe it’s not his fault. Someone else decided to bring him, right? Someone is letting him do this stuff.
If you’re really a COACH, and not just a TEAM BUILDER, you supposedly must know how to create team work, adapt your plans according to your resources (mostly if they’re as good) and how to perform to get what you need of your resources.
If you’re a team builder… play fantasy. It’s fun and you can mess all you want with your team, without pissing off the championship hopes of anyone.
But as a Bronco, I want madly that McDanny make me eat my words… but it’s so hard to believe it.
Go Broncos!
Monodono, Most NFL mock drafts have the Seahawks drafting WR Michael Crabtree. Now that they’ve signed F/A T J Houshmandzedah, will they still:A) Draft WR Michael Crabtree with the 4th overall pick.B) Keep 4th selection and draft another needed position.C) Trade down for additional selections.Do u think we’ll still try to get B J Raji, Rey Maualuga, Tyson Jackson, Everett Brown. Anyone one of these potential picks should help. I’d like to see us draft Rey or Raji.
Monodono, Most NFL mock drafts have the Seahawks drafting WR Michael Crabtree. Now that they’ve signed F/A T J Houshmandzedah, will they still:
A) Draft WR Michael Crabtree with the 4th overall pick.
B) Keep 4th selection and draft another needed position.
C) Trade down for additional selections.
Do u think we’ll still try to get B J Raji, Rey Maualuga, Tyson Jackson, Everett Brown. Anyone one of these potential picks should help. I’d like to see us draft Rey or Raji.