Denver Broncos: Secondary Articles
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Yahoo.com: Shutdown Corner (Mike Tanier) —
Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski, selected with the third pick of the fourth...
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Evan Silva) —
Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Broncos have opened long-term contract negotiations with left tackle Ryan Clady. Citing “several NFL sources,” Klis reports that “it may be a while” before the sides close a deal. Though Clady’s sacks-allowed total has been on the rise over the past three seasons, Klis’ story goes on to…
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Evan Silva) —
Ryan Clady of the Broncos was hailed as perhaps the top young left tackle in football four years ago, when he protected Jay Cutler’s blind side well enough to allow 0.5 sacks in 16 starts. Clady “earned” Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors the following season, largely because his name recognition grew based on rookie-year…
Cincy Jungle (Josh Kirkendall) —
This might be of interest only to me, or a select number of you. But according to Jason Cole with Yahoo! Sports, contracts signed by prospects drafted in the third round and later , dating back to last year when the Collective Bargaining Agreement went into affect, is leaving money on the table. Cole initiates by establishing money saved from these contracts: According to information...
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Mike Florio) —
Veteran offensive lineman Max Starks, who tore an ACL during the Steelers’ playoff loss to the Broncos, is a free agent. And he has heard nothing from the only team with which he ever has played. Or, presumably, any other team. As to the Steelers, Starks isn’t expecting the phone to ring. Mike Adams, Jonathan…
The Phinsider (Kevin Nogle) —
Earlier this week, we took a look at the teams most likely to miss the 2012 NFL Playoffs despite making it in 2011. With a 50% turn-over rate in the NFL's playoffs every year, there will typically be three teams from each conference that join the playoffs, having not been there the year before. Today, we start trying to predict which teams will make it into the postseason tournament in the...
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Josh Alper) —
The Broncos signed a draft pick they hope can fit into the mix on the defensive line in 2012. Denver announced that they agreed to terms with defensive lineman Malik Jackson. Jackson, a fifth-round pick, signed the mandated four-year deal for players drafted after the first round. Jackson, who was drafted with the pick Denver…
Pats Pulpit (Greg Knopping) —
One of the free agent safeties that the Patriots reportedly had expressed interest in is now off the market. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com , former Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell has decided to sign with the New York Jets : A league source tells PFT's Mike Florio that Bell has signed with the Jets on a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The deal includes a...
The Phinsider (Kevin Nogle) —
Former Miami Dolphins captain and starting stong safety Yeremiah Bell has signed with the New York Jets according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Bell had been the longest tenured Dolphin on the roster before his realease in March. He had been linked to the Philadelphia Eagles , Tennessee Titans , and Kansas City Chiefs before agreeing to join his former AFC East rival. Bell is...
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
Turner: Antonio Gates is physically 'back' - Michael Gehlken "Gates looks great — he's back," Turner said. "Physically, he's back to where we want him to be. I think, like anybody, going through this offseason program helps you get better. (It's) the combination of conditioning, the combination of getting better in the areas you can improve, and being out there with your teammates." ...
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Evan Silva) —
The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday that they have signed seventh-round pick Nate Potter to a four-year deal. Potter was Boise State’s starting left tackle for the last four seasons. Broncos quarterback Kellen Moore is a southpaw, so Potter didn’t protect his blind side. He was still a college All American. Potter is long and lean,…
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Josh Alper) —
The Dolphins announced that they signed their first draft pick on Thursday and the Broncos followed suit a short time later. Denver and cornerback Omar Bolden, a fourth-round pick, have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. Bolden was the 101st overall pick of the draft after completing his college career at Arizona State. Bolden’s…
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Mike Florio) —
The bad news for Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain is that he was convicted on multiple charges and sentenced to 180 days in jail. The good news is that he gets another bite at the legal apple. Lawyer Harvey Steinberg, who apparently has expanded his client base from current and former Broncos to current and former…
NBCSports.com: ProFootballTalk (Mike Florio) —
Undrafted in 1995, Broncos receiver Rod Smith will cap his career by joining the franchise’s Ring of Fame. The team announced on Thursday that Smith will become the 23rd member of the organization to receive the recognition. He’ll be inducted at halftime of the team’s September 23 game against the Texans. Smith holds franchise regular-season…
The Phinsider (Kevin Nogle) —
A trend has developed within the NFL playoffs, one where about half the teams qualifying for the postseason tournament weren't there the previous year. Last year, exactly 50% of the teams were new, and this upcoming season, the same turnover can be expected. With that thought in mind, the Phinsider community has determined which six playoff teams from last year are the least likely to make...