Denver Broncos 2020 Off-Season Thread

[Draft Crazy]

Sanders got the same contract Gordon got.

2 years 16 mil

 

[fightinredantz]

Anyone hear of any talks on going with any free agents?

 

[Draft Crazy]

Anyone hear of any talks on going with any free agents?

With Denver or teams around the league?

 

[fightinredantz]

With Denver. Not overly concerned with the other teams at this point.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Running Count of our offseason so far (not putting anyone under "Loses" until they have signed with another team FYI.

Added
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CB AJ Bouye (Jaguars)
OG Graham Glasgow (Lions)
DT Jurrell Casey (Titans)
QB Jeff Driskel (Lions)
RB Melvin Gordon (Chargers)
TE Nick Vannett (Steelers)

Lost
CB Chris Harris (Chargers)
FB Andy Janovich (Browns)
OG Connor McGovern (Jets)
S Will Parks (Eagles)

Others still unsigned
S Justin Simmons (tagged)
DL Derek Wolfe
DL Shelby Harris
RB Devontae Booker
QB Joe Flacco (released)
LS Casey Kreiter
CB Devontae Harris (not tendered)
QB Brandon Allen (not tendered)
RB Theo Riddick
OG Ronald Leary
DE Adam Gotsis
DE/OLB Jeremiah Attouchau
LB Corey Nelson
S Dymonte Thomas
DL Billy Wynn
CB Cyrus Jones
DL Joel Heath

Contract Options picked up
LB Von Miller
LB Todd Davis
K Brandon McManus


Re-signed
LB Joe Jones
CB Devaunte Bausby

Tendered
DT Mike Purcell
CB Shakial Taylor
OL Elijah Wilkinson
WR Diontea Spencer (signed 1 year deal)
S Trey Marshall (Signed 1 year deal)
OG Elijah Wilkinson
WR Tim Patrick (Signed 1 year deal)
OT Jake Rodgers (Signed 1 year deal)

Who am I forgetting?

 

[Draft Crazy]

ESPN article on top 15 free agents left. I think they left a few out that belong on this list, but this is a pretty good idea of the top guys. I doubt we sign any of these 15 but will be fun to watch where they end up.

I know the Raiders were pushing hard for Robby Anderson. They signed Nelson Agholor to a short term deal today.

Ranking the 15 best NFL free agents still available

 

[cdumler7]

Anyone hear of any talks on going with any free agents?

Broncos are still talking to a couple of CB's. Might be though at this point you wait until after the draft to make another signing. See who you can get and then evaluate where there are still needs.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Bashaud Breeland
Timmy Jernigan
Mike Daniels
Alec Ogletree
Jason Peters (At a good price)
Mark Baron

Are other free agents remaining that I would like to strongly consider

 

[Draft Crazy]

or Logan Ryan

 

[Mingo]

Bulletin Boards are back Baby! We have us some real proof going in this thread.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Bulletin Boards are back Baby! We have us some real proof going in this thread.

MOUTH OFF should return!

 

[Mingo]

MOUTH OFF should return!

Mouth Off, my friend, is every where we go. It is connected to us with adamantine chains.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Mouth Off, my friend, is every where we go. It is connected to us with adamantine chains.

SpringStein is mouthing off daily!

 

[Mingo]

SpringStein is mouthing off daily!

There are some countries where this would constitute a public nuisance.

 

[Orange Crush77]

Ok, don’t give me any flak, I’m just throwing this out to raise discussion. And there’s nothing wrong with discussion. IF Antonio brown is cleared, would there be interest in signing him to a one year, team friendly deal with behavior clauses in to protect the team? He’s an absolute dynamo receiver, arguably the best when he’s on his game. He would provide the talent to bring this offense to the next level. That being said, he’s also toxic. And his demeanor could possibly derail the growth of some of our young guys like Lock and Sutton. Do we have the coaching and locker room to keep this diva in check? Is there a moral obligation to not venture down a path even though he can possibly add wins? Or do we throw caution in the wind and just try to win at all costs? I’ll weigh in on my opinion after a few replies

 

[Orange Crush77]

Btw this is my POTM resume submission

 

[Draft Crazy]

Bryce Callahan has restructured his contract. Saves Denver 1.8 mil in cap space.

 

[fightinredantz]

DC asked some questions about what would make the draft successful, and I think it is important to look at the roster as is sits today. I will give my opinion based on position.
Offense:
QB:
Starter: Drew Lock
Backups: Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien
I like Lock as the starter. We will find out a lot about him this year. The depth at QB is not great, but that is pretty much the story of the NFL.

RB:
Starter: Melvin Gordon
Backups: Philip Lindsay, Royce Freeman
I don't like spending the money on Gordon, but he does fill a role that this team didn't have prior. I see no need to add to this group.

T:
Starters: Garrett Bolles, Ju'Wuan James
Backups: Elijah Wilkinson, Jake Rodgers
I think both Bolles and James are in a sink or swim years in Denver, and our depth could be better. We have been concerned about the depth for years.

G:
Starters: Dalton Risner, Graham Glasgow
Backups: Elijah Wilkinson, Austin Schlottman, Patrick Morris
I believe Wilkinson and Schlottmann are reasonable depth.

Center:
Starter: N/A
Backup: Patrick Morris, Austin Schlottmann
Maybe it is that I don't know enough about Morris.I would like to see someone added to this group for additional competition. I am good with drafting a center.

TE:
Starter: Noah Fant
Backups: Andrew Beck, Nick Vannett, Jeff Heuerman, Troy Fumagalli, Austin Fort, Bug Howard
We have really good depth at TE, but I expect that Heuerman is going to be released. I don't see any need for adding to this group. May even be able to trade one or 2 of them in Training Camp.

WR:
Starter: Cortland Sutton, N/A
Backups: DaeSean Hamilton, Tim Patrick, Juwann Winfree, Fred Brown, Trinity Benson Kelvin McKnight
No proven WR outside of Sutton, but several guys who could step up to be the starter. I think additional talent and speed needed and expected either through the draft or FA.


Defense:
DE:
Starters: Dre'Mont Jones, N/A
Backups: DeMarcus Walker, Jonathan Harris, Deyon Sizer
Walker could possibly be the other starter, but I would be more comfortable bring in Vet to atleast be a spot starter while we find out more about some of these reserve players.

DT:
Starter: Jurrell Casey
Backups: Mike Purcell, Kyle Peko
I think we are more then good with Casey and Purcell. Peko is not a horrible 3rd option, but unlikely to make the team.

OLB:
Starters: Von Miller, Bradley Chubb
Backups: Malik Reed, Justin Hollins
Starters could be the best duo in the league, and the depth in not bad. Adding another OLB late in the draft or UFA would be not be a horrible idea.

ILB:
Starters: Alexander Johnson, Todd Davis
Backups: Justin Hollins, Josey Jewell, Josh Watson
I am fine with Johnson, and Davis is good on run downs, but we need a guy that can come in and cover TEs and RBs. I think we could upgrade over Davis, but we could do worse too.

CB:
Starters: A.J. Bouye, N/A, N/A
Backups: Bryce Callahan, De'Vonate Bausby, Isaac Yiadom, Duke Dawson, Alijah Holder
If Callahan and Bausby are healthy the would be acceptable to slide into the starting lineup, but health is a question. Probably can count on 1 of the 2.

S:
Starters: Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson
Backups: Trey Marshall, Duke Dawson
The starters are set, but may need some more talent added to the Safety group even if is it is just for competition.

Special Teams:
K:
Starter: Brandon McManus
I am ok with McManus. It seems no kicker is automatic any more.

P:
Starter: N/A
Contenders: Colby Wadman, Trevor Daniel
Wadman is too inconsistent. Not sure he is the future at the position. I know nothing about Daniel, but my guess is we would hope for better. I expect we wall add someone else either in the draft or as a UDFA.

LS:
Starter: ???
Contenders: Jacob Bobenmoyer, Wes Farnsworth
So hard for fans to judge who is the best when they do not play. I will trust the coaching staff.

Thoughts???

I am hoping someone can convince me that we don't have as many holes as I believe we still have.

 

[fightinredantz]

Ok, don’t give me any flak, I’m just throwing this out to raise discussion. And there’s nothing wrong with discussion. IF Antonio brown is cleared, would there be interest in signing him to a one year, team friendly deal with behavior clauses in to protect the team? He’s an absolute dynamo receiver, arguably the best when he’s on his game. He would provide the talent to bring this offense to the next level. That being said, he’s also toxic. And his demeanor could possibly derail the growth of some of our young guys like Lock and Sutton. Do we have the coaching and locker room to keep this diva in check? Is there a moral obligation to not venture down a path even though he can possibly add wins? Or do we throw caution in the wind and just try to win at all costs? I’ll weigh in on my opinion after a few replies

My opinion is that we pass as this team is so young on the offensive side of the ball and do not have that alpha leader. Sutton is about as close as it gets. I also don't think Brown would be willing to come in and be that #2 anywhere.

I do like the idea of looking for options to improve the team in all areas, but I would pass on this one.

 

[Draft Crazy]

No on Antonio Brown.