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FB Paul Smith among Broncos' cuts

By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published April 28, 2008 at 4:05 p.m.
Updated April 28, 2008 at 4:05 p.m.

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The Broncos released seven players Monday, including veteran fullback Paul Smith, to clear the way to sign their rookie free agent crop.

Smith, who got a $300,000 signing bonus when he signed with the team in March 2007, played in 14 games last season, largely as a special-teams player. He did not carry the ball and finished the season, after largely being double-teamed, with three special-teams tackles.

The Broncos also waived former University of Colorado center Mark Fenton, defensive tackle Michael Bozeman, veteran safety Steve Cargile, running back Steven Jackson, linebacker William Kershaw and running back Marquis Weeks.

The Broncos signed Cherry Creek High School graduate and former CU tackle Tyler Polumbus, Oklahoma kicker Garrett Hartley, Toledo punter Brett Kern, Houston running back Anthony Alridge, Texas-El Paso wide receiver Lorne Sam, South Dakota State guard Mitch Erickson and Kentucky linebacker Wesley Woodyard as undrafted rookie free agents.

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  • April 28, 2008

    10:31 p.m.

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    Approachshot writes:

    I saw several Kentucky games last year and Wesley Woodyard was the best player on the field! I can't believe he didn't get drafted. He will be the next John Mobley / Ian Gold.

  • April 28, 2008

    11:19 p.m.

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    ES writes:

    Lorne Sam is an amazing player. He played QB, WR and special teams. He is an amazing player. I was surprised that he wasn't drafted. GREAT CHOICE!!

  • April 29, 2008

    6:44 a.m.

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    FatGuy_n_Ky writes:

    Wildcat fan and Bronco fan here from Lexington, Ky. Woodyard was UK's best defensive player and one of the top LB's in the SEC. He seemed to always be first to the ball. He lead the team in tackles, and was always around the top of the SEC in tackles. He is a small LB in NFL standards, thus not being drafted. I see him being a special team guru with the Bronco's, and maybe being a solid OLB back-up. He was one of the toughest players I have watched, and never quit, always in overdrive. I would love to see him on the field at LB in a game, just to see what he can do at this level. Look to see him on the kick team, making a returner eyes get big then cry to his mommy.

  • April 29, 2008

    4:11 p.m.

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    sexy_r_we writes:

    I am a instructor at the University of Houston and have seen Alridge play. He is a pretty good back small but fast has a lot of potential.