Denver A.M.

[Manning2Harrison]

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SUPER BOWL LI

Browns 24, Bucs 22

[Manning2Harrison]

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"In what universe do the Pats go 2-14 and the Browns win the Super Bowl?"

[Gronk4M13]

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Tough, tough loss. Can't believe the Browns won the SB.

[Manning2Harrison]

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Coaching Changes

Redskins hire Marvin Lewis

Patriots hire Doug Marrone

Lions hire Jim Harbaugh

Cardinals hire Jonathan Vergara

Saints hire Thomas Single

Colts hire Demetrius Turner

Bengals hire Mike McCoy

Chargers hire Garrett Campbell

Bills hire Willie Ogletree

Jaguars hire Mike Tomlin

Retirements

Derek Anderson
Jason Babin
Jonathan Babineaux
Ahmad Bradshaw
Jason Campbell
Chris Canty
Chris Carr
Kellen Clemens
Shaun Cody
Dustin Colquitt
Josh Cribbs
Jay Cutler
Karlos Dansby
Thomas Davis
Darnell Dockett
Ryan Fitzpatrick
London Fletcher
Robbie Gould
Bruce Gradkowski
Casey Hampton
Nick Hardwick
James Harrison
Todd Herremans
LeRoy Hill
Peyton Hillis
Tarvaris Jackson
Sebastian Janikowski
Adam Jones
Michael Koenen
Andy Lee
Heath Miller
Lance Moore
Nick Novak
Mike Nugent
Kyle Orton
Eric Pears
Sione Pouha
Dominic Raiola
Philip Rivers
Dunta Robinson
Antrel Rolle
Asante Samuel
TE Alex Smith
QB Alex Smith
Marcus Spears
Max Starks
David Stewart
Shaun Suisham
Justin Tuck
Jonathan Vilma
Travelle Wharton
Roddy White
Adrian Wilson
Danny Woodhead

2017 Franchise Tags

Bears: Martellus Bennett
Bills: Marcell Dareus
Bengals: A.J. Green
Browns: Trent Richardson
Buccaneers: Lavonte David
Cardinals: Nate Palmer
Chargers: Jon Ryan
Chiefs: Leon Hall
Cowboys: Tyron Smith
Dolphins: Mike Pouncey
Eagles: LeSean McCoy
Falcons: Julio Jones
49ers: Eric Reid
Giants: David Wilson
Jaguars: Brandon Browner
Jets: Geno Smith
Lions: Ndamukong Suh
Packers: Josh Sitton
Panthers: Luke Kuechly
Patriots: Nate Solder
Rams: Michael Brockers
Ravens: Matt Elam
Saints: Terron Armstead
Steelers: Maurkice Pouncey
Titans: Chance Warmack
Vikings: Matt Kalil (making Adrian Peterson a free agent)

[Manning2Harrison]

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Tough, tough loss. Can't believe the Browns won the SB.

...with Schiano coaching them.

[thesportsguru11]

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Oy vey.. what made the new Pats owner think that DOUG MARRONE was better than anyone else!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I think I'm done following.. this can't get any better.

RIP Bob Kraft....

[Manning2Harrison]

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Denver Broncos 2017 Re-Signings And Releases

Re-signings

WR Mohamed Sanu - asked for $7.48 million over four years. Accepted 4/$7.2 with $250K bonus.
RG Ricky Wagner - asked for 4 years, $7.74 million. Signed for 4/$7.25M/$250K.

Releases

WR Tavarres King - Hard to let him go, but asking price didn’t fit the budget.
DT Sedrick Ellis - no contract offered.
G Chris Kuper - asked for 1 year at $1.73M. Decline counteroffer of $1.5M.
T David Bakhtiari - asked for $5.28M over 4 years. Sides were too far apart an no counteroffer made.
FB Lex Hilliard - no offer at present, but future negotiations possible.
DE Corey Wootton - no offer at present, but future negotiations possible.
KR/WR Brandon Banks - no offer at present, but future negotiations possible.
OLB Martez Wilson - no offer at present, but future negotiations possible.
DT Sealver Siliga - no offer at present, but future negotiations possible.
QB Zac Dysert - no contract offered.
SS Winston Guy - no contract offered.
MLB Nate Irving - no contract offered.

[Manning2Harrison]

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Oy vey.. what made the new Pats owner think that DOUG MARRONE was better than anyone else!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I think I'm done following.. this can't get any better.

RIP Bob Kraft....

It's a train wreck. As much as you don't want to look, you know you will.

[Manning2Harrison]

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Free Agent Signings

Bears

MLB Manti Te’o
LT Justin Pugh
RB Jamaal Charles

Bengals

DE Corey Wootton

Bills

WR Ryan Swope
T David Bakhtiari
S Dawan Landry

Broncos

SS Eddie Pleasant
WR Justin Hunter
CB Xavier Rhodes

Buccaneers

DE Chris Long
KR/WR Brandon Banks

Cardinals

CB Orlando Scandrick
ILB David Hawthorne
RT D.J. Fluker

Chargers

KR/RB Leon Washington
MLB Curtis Lofton

Chiefs

RT Phil Loadholt
DE Tank Carradine
LG Carl Nicks

Colts

OLB Jarvis Jones
RT Eric Fisher
S Kenny Vaccaro

Cowboys

RB Steven Jackson
DE Margus Hunt
SS Duke Williams

Dolphins

OLB Kiko Alonso

Eagles

LB Arthur Brown
QB Dominique Davis
OLB Bjoern Werner
OLB Lamarr Woodley
QB Terrelle Pryor
WR Cordarrelle Patterson

Falcons

RB Adrian Peterson

49ers

WR Julian Edelman

Giants

MLB D’Qwell Jackson

Jaguars

OLB Jerry Hughes
RG Jahri Evans

Jets

DT Haloti Ngata

Packers

DT Pat Sims

Panthers

TE Zach Ertz
TE Gavin Escobar
QB Kirk Cousins
WR Pierre Garcon
LG Ben Grubbs
DE Sheldon Richardson
OLB Martez Wilson
QB Ryan Nassib
RT Lane Johnson

Patriots

LT Jason Peters
RG Ben Jones
QB Chase Daniel
MLB Kevin Minter

Raiders

WR Robert Meachem
MLB David Harris
WR Tavarres King
FB Lex Hilliard
DT Star Lotulelei
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Rams

SS D.J. Swearinger
RB Giovani Bernard
RT Sebastian Vollmer
QB Mike Glennon

Ravens

FS Tyrann Mathieu

Redskins

WR Marques Colston

Saints

ILB Paul Posluszny

Seahawks

RG Chris Kuper
C Ryan Kalil

Steelers

S Amari Spievey
QB Tyrod Taylor

Titans

LT Luke Joeckel

Vikings

WR Tavon Austin

UNSIGNED

Arian Foster

Lawrence Timmons

[Manning2Harrison]

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Wow @ all the former first round picks changing teams.

[TDenverFan]

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Tough loss to end the season.

[Manning2Harrison]

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2017 Free Agency Recap

Broncos Ink Two Of 2013‘s Top 34 Picks

Denver’s 2017 offseason has not included a “splash” signing, but the organization is nevertheless pleased with the three newest Broncos:


CB Xavier Rhodes | 6-1/210 | 2 Years

In the 2013 draft, the Vikings used their “Percy Harvin pick” (25th overall) to select Florida St. corner Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes has played in all 64 possible games in his first 4 years, with no less than 1.121 downs played (70 per game) in a season, and has 6 career interceptions. The Vikes would have loved to have kept him, but the sides could not agree to the terms of an extension and Minnesota needed its franchise tag to retain left tackle Matt Kalil. Rhodes is initially penciled in to succeed the retired Dunta Robinson at the nickel, where he’d be an upgrade and provide more punch than D-Rob did, but he could push Kayvon Webster for the starting spot opposite Aqib Talib. At 6‘-1“ and 210 lbs., he has the size of a safety with the skill set of a corner. If he does not take Webster’s job away, he could also see as-needed service at either of the back end positions.


WR Justin Hunter | 6-4/196 | 3 years

The enigmatic career of Justin Hunter relocates to the Mile-High City. In 2013, the Titans traded up to second pick of the second round to select Hunter out of Tennessee, then let him wither on the vine. In his healthy years (2013 and 2015) he averaged only 151 downs played. He missed virtually all of the 2014 season, suffering a season-ending injury on his third play, and last year he was on IR before the regular season began. The Titans made no effort to re-sign him, and with only 9 career receptions, the Broncos were able to sign him for a song once he passed a team-mandated physical.


SS Eddie Pleasant | 5-11/213 | 1 Year

After being undrafted out of Oregon in 2012, Pleasant was picked up by Houston, made the roster, and spent the next 5 years with the Texans. He appeared in 2 games as a rookie, but has played in all 16 in 2013, 2015 and 2016. A preseason injury kept hin out for all of 2014. His most productive season was 2013, when he recorded 61 tackles. At present he has no competition to take over the backup strong safety position formerly held by Winston Guy.

[Manning2Harrison]

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Tough loss to end the season.

It definitely was. The team should at least have given a better account of itself.

[Manning2Harrison]

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2017 Denver Broncos Draft Picks

2/30: Rainey Mallett, LE, Kasnas | 6-1/254 | 60 at LE, 80 at RE, 73 at OLB

For its first pick of the 2017 draft, the Denver front office had its heart set on Rutgers middle linebacker Jeremiah McCay. But, unwilling to trade up, the Broncos had to watch McCay go to the Saints with the 45th overall pick. In Mallett, Denver went with what it viewed as a “best available” pick but now it’s going to have to figure out what to do with him. A delay in beginning contract negotiations caused Corey Wootton to sign elsewhere, so Mallet’s college position is one of need for the Broncos, but it’s not one to which he is best suited going forward with his NFL career. The team sees him as a “tweener” who could be utilized as a rush end or outside linebacker. He lacks the ideal length for a DE and Quanterus Smith is in no danger of losing his job, so he’s most likely to see the most playing time at the Will backer spot.

3/5 (from Arizona): Immanuel Kirce, DT, Maine | 6-5/315 | 85

Ecstatic that Kirce was still available, the Broncos may have finally resolved their second DT issue with the pick acquired in the Louis Vasquez trade. Kirce’s big body is going to occupy a lot of space in the interior line and should make the Broncos tougher to run against in 2017.

3/30: Andre Wallace, RB, California | 6-0/204 | 77

The Broncos came into the draft without a viable no. 2 running back behind Montee Ball. Wallace may change that.

4/30: Pat Whirley, OLB, Cal-Poly | 6-2/241 | 48

The intent was to add depth at OLB. The result may be a wasted pick.

5/30: Trevor Austin, FB, UAB | 6-2/232 | 66

A cap crunch early in the free agency period prevented the Broncos from rewarding Lex Hilliard for his 2016 Pro Bowl season. In a day when fullbacks were more widely valued, Austin may have been picked sooner.

6/30: Peniel Kenner, LE, McNeese St. | 6-5/273 | 69

The Broncos ended the unexplained drop of this projected third-rounder, who has an outside shot at competing with Tyronne Randall for Corey Wootons’s former starting spot.

[Manning2Harrison]

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2017 NFL DRAFT, First Round Picks

1. NEW ENGLAND: Manessah Oliver, OLB, Georgia

2. CICINNATI: Keiwone Corbett, QB, Appalachian St.

3. NEW ENGLAND (f. San Diego): Kevin Jeter, QB, California

4. NEW YORK JETS (from New York Giants): Devin Stovall, WR, Michigan St.

5. ARIZONA: Darenton Rivers, LT, UCLA

6. TENNESSEE: Shannon Wadood, TE, UConn

7. WASHINGTON: De’Adrian Sladek, DT, San Jose St.

8. KANSAS CITY: DeMarquis Scott, RB, LSU

9. DETROIT: Edward Varley, WR, Colorado St.

10. DALLAS: Marquise Shipley, OLB, Texas A&M

11. INDIANAPOLIS: Kelvin Nobles, FS, LSU

12. CAROLINA: Jake Froland, WR, Missouri

13. NEW ORLEANS: Drico Turrell, RG, Oregon St.

14. ST. LOUIS: Torian Taimani, DT, UConn

15. MINNESOTA: Noah Brause, C, Texas

16. BUFFALO: Corbin Kendricks, LG, Texas

17. MIAMI: Tywon Brown, MLB, Kentucky

18. JACKSONVILLE (fr. Atlanta): Van Redmon, RT, Texas A&M

19. PITTSBURGH: Graham Blanding, TE, Oklahoma St.

20. HOUSTON: Dequarius Mewborn, TE, Mississippi St.

21. INDIANAPOLIS (f. Philadelphia): Asian Petteway, RB, Houston

22. CHICAGO: Alonzo Stump, CB, USC

23. NEW YORK JETS: Rashod Gremaud, DT, Wake Forest

24. OAKLAND: Keyon Williams, DT, Duke

25. WASHINGTON (f. San Francisco): Delton Solders, DT, Washington St.

26. MINNESOTA (f. Baltimore): Patric Levingston, FS, North Carolina

27. JACKSONVILLE: Pat Todd, DE, USC

28. GREEN BAY: Romel Pitts, DE, Rutgers

29. SEAHAWKS: Hamid Pinnock, RB, North Dakota St.

30. SAN FRANCISCO (f. Denver): Bobby Feliciano, LT, Indiana

31. TAMPA BAY: Rashard Norris, MLB, Washington

32. NEW YORK GIANTS (f. CLEVELAND): Nikloss James, OLB, South Carolina