New NumbersI thought y’all might be interested in knowing that the roster has been updated to include the numbers that the new Broncos will wear in 2009.
2 — Chris Simms
10 — Jabar Gaffney
20 — Brian Dawkins
21 — Andre’ Goodman
23 — Renaldo Hill
28 — Correll Buckhalter
31 — J.J. Arrington
32 — LaMont Jordan
54 — Andra Davis
60 — Matt McChesney
66 — Lonie Paxton
71 — Clint Oldenburg
87 — Adam Bergen
91 — Ronald Fields
95 — Darrell Reid
Any thoughts?
– Adam Zinser, DenverBroncos.com
Taking StockThe initial flurry of free agent activity has subsided and the Broncos were as active as any team in the NFL. Their list of acquisitions looks like an oversized draft class. They signed players at a variety of positions, which is good because the Broncos have a variety of needs.
Here are some thoughts about the Broncos’ moves in free agency. Keep in mind that I am an optimist and look for the bright side of things.
RUNNING BACK
I like what the Broncos did here. They brought in experienced NFL players Correll Buckhalter, J.J. Arrington and LaMont Jordan. Add them to a group of young backs including Peyton Hillis, Ryan Torain, Selvin Young and Andre Hall and the Broncos will have plenty of options once training camp starts.
They simply had to bring in some guys who have produced in the NFL. They accomplished that. When Coach McDaniels was in New England, the Patriots used several running backs instead of one workhorse back. I can see the Broncos using the same philosophy at running back in 2009. If they do, they’ll have some good candidates from which to choose.
I think Buckhalter, Arrington and Jordan can and will be productive, assuming all are on the team in September when the regular season opens.
And let’s not forget that Hillis showed he is an NFL-caliber player in 2008 and Torain showed flashes of good play in his short time on the field before injuring his knee.
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New faces in the House$39.52 Million worth of new faces.
Goodman
Dawkins
JJ Arrington
Buchalter
Gaffney
Hill
Reid
Simms
Paxton
Fields
Davis
Jordan
I’ll need to do some research on most of these guys, but I know I can count on you all to help fill me in.
Monodono, I saw the article on Simms but wasn’t sure what you were looking at in it. I’m not a Simms fan because his Dad kept me from a Superbowl ring :o). Just kidding, he’ll make a nice addition to the team. Now Simms’ fishing gear and accessories… some of the best stuff out there along with Scientific Angler and GLoomis rods. Couldn’t resist, sorry. You know how I like to flyfish.
O.K. I’ll stop being self serving……..nah.
I’m really curious what you all know about the $39+M dollar guys we just signed. Curious on your take other than maybe Dawkins, Arrington and Paxton.
Love to hear what your opinions are.
Coop
Free Agency UpdateThings have definitely slowed down since the first couple of days of free agency, but there are still plenty of players joining new teams or re-signing with their old ones.
But first, let’s recap what the Broncos have done. The team has signed 10 free agents thus far, beginning with the All-Pro Brian Dawkins. Next came Correll Buckhalter, Jabar Gaffney and Lonie Paxton. A day after that saw Andra Davis, Renaldo Hill and Darrell Reid come to Denver. Tuesday brought Andre’ Goodman and Ronnie Fields, and yesterday the team signed LaMont Jordan.
Now, onto the rest of the NFL.
Most recently, the big news is that the Cowboys have released wide receiver Terrell Owens. What do y’all think about this move by team owner Jerry Jones?
Yesterday, the Ravens and Ray Lewis were able to reach a deal that will keep the All-Pro linebacker in Baltimore. They also added former Vikings Pro Bowl center Matt Birk.
After testing the free agent market and talking with the 49ers, Kurt Warner has signed a two-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals.
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Free Agency Frenzy!Hello Broncos Country! Oh my goodness, how exciting has free agency been?! There have been so many interesting trades, and I think Coach McDaniels and the Broncos organization have been doing an awesome job! McDaniels is really getting down to business and making this offseason count! Free Agency officially started on February 27, and from about the first minute, the Broncos started making big plays.
Let’s start off with a rundown of who we’ve acquired so far. I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes I lose track of all the new signings, because there is just so much news coming from every team! So let’s start from the beginning! Our first acquisition was Brian Dawkins from the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed a 2-year contract. Dawkins is a powerhouse safety and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times – this is just what our defense needs! The day after signing Dawkins, the Broncos added three more unrestricted free-agents to the roster: Correll Buckhalter, Jabar Gaffney, and Lonie Paxton. Buckhalter is a running back, who also comes from the Philadelphia Eagles. Gaffney is a wide receiver from the New England Patriots, and Paxton is a long snapper, also from the Patriots (so I’m guessing Coach knows a few secrets about these two!!)
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Free Agency Day 2 Continued…2:55 p.m. MST: With Brian Dawkins officially a Bronco, it’s time to catch up on what the rest of the league is doing. We will have the video of the press conference posted on DenverBroncos.com shortly for y’all to watch.
Former Cardinals defensive end Antonio Smith has signed with the Houston Texans on a five-year deal.
3:17 p.m. MST: The St. Louis Rams have reached terms on a five-year deal with former Ravens center Jason Brown.
3:24 p.m. MST: Adding to a previous transaction, the Cowboys sent cornerback Anthony Henry to the Lions for Jon Kitna.
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Free Agency Day 210:05 a.m. MST: As is often the case, the first day of free agency was pretty hectic with a lot of signings all around the league.
Things could slow down a little bit today, but you never know. It does seem pretty quiet out there right now though.
It was great to see everyone getting so involved on the blog yesterday, and as more moves are announced today, please keep commenting and posing questions.
As for us here at Dove Valley, there’s no official news from the team yet, but we are picking up on some chatter that we might be hearing something soon. If and when that happens, we’ll let you know.
10:11 a.m. MST: Looking through the NFL’s free agent tracker, it looks like at least one move has gone through since last night. Tight end Sean McHugh has re-signed with the Steelers.
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Free Agency Under WayFree agency began at 10:01 p.m. MST last night, and since then a number of big signings have already occurred. We’ll be blogging all the big news throughout the day.
9:45 a.m. MST: It began late last night with Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall, who hit the open market for just a short while before he re-signed with Washington.
Then the Redskins were able to sign the biggest free agent prize out there, Albert Haynesworth.
The Patriots got into the mix and are expected to sign running back Fred Taylor, who has spent the entirety of his career up to this point with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
It looks like the New York Jets have gotten one of the most coveted free agent linebackers in Bart Scott, and they also were able to re-sign their fullback, Tony Richardson.
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Back in Town and Ready for Football!Hi everyone! Please excuse my tardiness in sending out a blog since Hawaii – I have been wonderfully busy since returning and am finally all caught up! Going on a vacation or a work trip is an incredible experience filled with many unforgettable memories and important lessons learned. These are the experiences that don’t come around everyday, and we are so lucky to experience them. But once we return home, it is always a challenge to catch up with everything we have missed, while simultaneously moving forward with everyone else! But catching up and then getting ahead of our work is always such a gratifying feeling!!!
It’s great to be back in Colorado, however, my week in Hawaii was truly extraordinary. I met some of the most gracious, kind-hearted children and teenagers who have left a lasting impact on me. As I mentioned in my previous blog, the Youth Clinic Cheerleaders and Players traveled to a different island of Hawaii each day, visiting several schools in the mornings, and hosting a cheerleading/football camps at the end of each school day. Since I have been back in Colorado, I have shared my experiences with friends, family, and some schoolmates as well. A common theme that has emerged as I’ve shared my experiences is a general unawareness of the economic situation in much of Hawaii. When we think of Hawaii, beautiful beaches, endless sunshine, and complete relaxation comes to mind – basically, the perfect vacation spot. In reality, this is only a tiny portion of Hawaii; much of the population struggles to make ends meet and is living with very low-incomes. We traveled to nearly all of the islands, and had the privilege of working with many of the underprivileged kids living there. And these kids are some of the most remarkable people I have come across. They are so grateful for the smallest gesture; a simple “good job” from a football player or cheerleader means the absolute world to them. They are so kind, giving, and excited to have you share a day with them.
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Xanders Is At The Helm As Free Agency BeginsThe off-season changes continued recently for the Broncos when they named Brian Xanders their new general manager.
Xanders played linebacker at Florida State, then spent 14 years with the Atlanta Falcons organization before coming to the Broncos before last season. Now, he and new Head Coach Josh McDaniels have the task of rebuilding the Broncos.
In a recent interview with 850 KOA, Xanders said he and McDaniels will have no trouble working together.
“He’s great with people,” Xanders said. “He’s very passionate and he knows exactly what he wants on a clear, concise basis in terms of systems, position parameters, (and) working together with everybody in college, pro, (and) his coaching staff so it’s really been good.”
The relationship between head coach and general manager is crucial and Xanders said he and McDaniels will work well together.
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