Alridge, Pope among Broncos' cuts

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Published February 11, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.

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Broncos running back Anthony Alridge, left, is caught from behind by Arizona Cardinals defenders Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, center, and Matt Ware, right.

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February 11, 2009

4:39 p.m.

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rayzin1973 writes:

i dont get cutting aldridge unless his injury is going to affect him next year, pope showed some heart but was at best a back up. other three were expendable.
February 11, 2009

4:43 p.m.

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oc60 writes:

Can't believe they cut Anthony Alridge, this guy had talent to burn and the only thing I can guess is his injury is worst than first thought or a character issue. I'll be watching to see where he ends up. Maybe they put him on the practice squad???
February 11, 2009

4:51 p.m.

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bronc4evah writes:

He hurt his achilles tendon, did'nt he. Not a good injury to come back on -might take more time to heal properly. The NFL is not a patient place when it comes to waiting.
February 11, 2009

5:02 p.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

uuuuuuuuuh...huh? no cuts on defense?
February 11, 2009

5:24 p.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

All the others are ok by me but Alridge... I'm with you oc60... he was sick in college and looked ultra fast in the preseason, yes he is too small but use him on kickoffs, 5-6 run plays, and as a gunner with all that speed. THis worries me a bit. on the FAN Jim and sandy said they asked caseyweigman about not making the playoffs and he said no way they lose that Buffalo game if peyton hillis had not gotten injured. I hope mcd believes that hillis can be good/very good running back in the NFL. not many 250 lb white tailbacks. Hope coach turner gets in his ear and convinces him who can play ball and stop him from trying to put his stamp all over the team. Better not be a tailback or wr in first 3 round. We need defense!!!!!!!!!!
February 11, 2009

5:47 p.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

elwaytdsharpe...a lot of the mock drafts I've looked at have us picking a RB at 12? I will also be completely shocked if we don't give Hillis a shot at TB! I thought he was twice as fast at getting to the hole than anyone else we ran last year. I know he doesn't have flight speed to outrun corners or a lot of LB's but he can knock them frickin over! And his hands are vices!
In the next few weeks we wil get to know if McD is going in the right direction to satisfy us fans. I would look for Terrell Suggs to be the first big signing for the Bronco D.
February 11, 2009

5:59 p.m.

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DrChris writes:

all the other releases were exceptable except for Alridge. The kid is fast.could've been the foot injury, I'm not sure. I'm with orangecrusher, surprisingly no defensive cuts.
good luck to all the players who were cut.
February 11, 2009

6:24 p.m.

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broncosfanatic3 writes:

chad mustard seems like he gets released every offseason(he will be back soon). i say we also start peyton hillis at running back. you dont see a 250 pound white dude run 150 yards in a game. i think he is the real deal. the only reason he got injured was he made a beastly catch. i also think that we should have kept alridge for kick returner. and why did they put selvin in as kick returner? he just stops and lets himself get tackled. he dosen't try to get more yards.
February 11, 2009

6:38 p.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

uuuuuuuh ureka! I get it! this is just the very first cuts by McD who is really ahead of the game on tallent evaluations. I'm betting we will get Mike Nolans first cuts in the very near futrue. I just love all this excitement!
February 11, 2009

6:41 p.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

Althought I did see one having us take knowshon from georgia, most drafts I have seen before his rise was the kid from bc raji. Also rey m from usc or even cushing from sc. knowshon moreno does not have breakaway speed and reminds me alot of cadillac williams, has talent but runs too violently for his size. Moreno was listed at 5'11 207-213, thats about selvins size and to small especially at 12. Gotta go defense. My point was I hope hillis is given more than a fair shot to start and mcd doesnt use a pick in the first 3 rounds on a tailback cuz he does not really know what he has with hillis. Not alot of game film on hillis at tailback....he played only cuz shanny ran out of tb's and then he got hurt. If not raji then i say rey mauluega, i think he is a beast
February 11, 2009

7:09 p.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

Bj Raji is rising up the draft chart faster than an apollo moon rocket! I would love to have him to cover NT but he is probably going to go within the first 10 picks. It's weird that the more we bloggers talk about a player, the faster he rises up the draft charts! I know another great choice, but I'm afraid to mention him (007)...haha
February 11, 2009

7:32 p.m.

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BroncoBrad writes:

With all of the running backs we have on the roster, I can see why we let these few go. Mustard became expendable when we resigned Putzier. I strongly believe our running backs going into next season will be Torain, Hillis, Pittman, Bell and Larsen. If any of those backs won't be on the roster, it would be Pittman due to his age. However, I think he ran pretty well last year, especially in goal line situations. That being said, Hillis is a pretty good power back and I could see him getting the rock on goal line situations. Hillis and Larsen will line up primarily at FB, with Hillis getting some carries mixed in to spell the primary backs.

I am as surprised as any of you that there were no defensive cuts. I would expect to see five or so in the next week. If I was a betting man, it will be Manual and/or McCree, Webster (please can him),potentially Bly depending on what is available out there, and I would presume some of our D line will be gone.
February 11, 2009

7:50 p.m.

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Broncody writes:

Oh my God. They are cutting running backs and no defensive players. I have a sinking feeling there will be a RB in round 2. Please just take the best defensive talent available all day one and most of day two. I don't like the Alridge cut at all but I'm not in the training room or having meeting with the players so I don't think my opinion matters much.
Peppers for '09!
February 11, 2009

8:38 p.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

Broncobrad, i agree with the running backs they should keep but disagree with hillis at fullback. I think he should start have torrain spell him, have larsen and pittman our fullbacks with pitt able to play tb as well, and have either bell or hall as our home run hitters. Both safeties need to go they are garbage as is bly.
Broncocody....unfortunately I have that same sinking feeling about a pick too early for a RB. Like you said take the best defensive player available, we have holes everywhere. I just hope mcd doesnt think last years debacle in new england was all his genius and that our defense was actually that bad!!!! if not worse
February 11, 2009

8:41 p.m.

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6_is_the_new_7 writes:

I could see Hall being cut before Alridge. Good to see McD getting started weeding. Next, defense. I'm getting a rush just thinking about it.
February 11, 2009

8:48 p.m.

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DrChris writes:

elwaytdsharpe;
Are you out of your mind? Hall is not a homerun hitter. He can't even hold on to the ball without a fumble. Bell should be our homerun hitter. We need to have Hillis and Torain split carries and if we resign Pittman, put him in as a goal line runner. Both safeties are garbage but I have to disagree about Bly. He will be a fine #2 corner if we get a pass rusher.
With the 12th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, The Denver Broncos select B.J. Raji, nosetackle, Boston College
February 11, 2009

8:51 p.m.

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broncosfanatic3 writes:

Cut Mr fumble on two straight carries(Andre Hall). i also want to see Webster, Manual, Prater, maybe bly but only problem with bly is the huge salary cap penalty next year. Josh Bell impressed me for being an undrafted rookie out of Baylor.
February 11, 2009

9:09 p.m.

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royalmarshalls writes:

Andre Hall needs to go. Nate The Chest Beater Webster needs to go. McCree and Manuel need to leave on there own, we shouldnt have to tell them they are garbage and have been cut. Selvin Young better be gone. Thats all on my MUST GO list, personally.

OrangeCrusher, where have you seen all these drafts claiming Denver will take a back with 12?? I have seen maybe 5 out of around a good 50(no exaggeration) I have looked at that have claimed we would take a RB.(Knowshon Moreno in all) The rest had majority going to Rey Maualuga with the remaining majority to BJ Raji, with few saying Aaron Curry, Everett Brown, ect.

I am really looking forward to who else they cut, primarily on the D side of the ball, plus who, if any, we sign in FA. This is just starting to get interesting, GO BRONCOS!

On a secondary note, the forum will not let let you post the word S-U-C-K? wow! lol!
February 11, 2009

9:11 p.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

I agree with what most of you are saying that Alridge is a surprise cut...it must be that his injury puts him further behind or that he is a long way from being healthy. Keep in mind he was an undrafted FA last year so with that injury there could be a chance that he is back on the training camp roster in the summer...

please stop asking for them to cut Nate Webster...his contract expired and he is a free agent...you can't cut someone who is not under contract...(not that I don't want to see him gone either but keep up on contract status guys)

surprising that there were not any defensive cuts, I figured that we might see 3 or 4 perhaps...
February 11, 2009

9:12 p.m.

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Cutler6 writes:

Mark my word the broncos will not, I repeat will not draft any offensive player this year with their first pick. The Shanahan era of GM is over, they will draft the best available defensive player at that spot, and there will be several at 12.
February 11, 2009

9:16 p.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

this poses an interesting question...what exactly does McDaniels want in his feature tailback??? In NE, they really haven't had a true feature back; Laurence Maroney is the closest they've had to that. No Pro-Bowler RB's in the NE system since Belichick has been there (at least I don't recall one) other than poor Robert Edwards blowing his knee in the rookie sand football game of pro bowl week (not that it counts for being in the pro bowl, just being at the pro bowl)

several of you mention Hillis hoping he get the shot (and I'm ok with that); there is Ryan Torrain (if he gets healthy); Selvin Young should be on the way out soon; I highly doubt that Pittman is more that a role player if he is even back (age and injury)

thoughts????
February 11, 2009

9:17 p.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

Crisscross bell may be faster but hall is fast enough, see KC game, plus hall is far better on kickoffs, i dont think bell could even do it. do you think he will fumble twice everygame? have you lost your mind!!! I like tatum for his speed but thats it, and i dont think turner would have traded him to the lions and then gets axed by them if they believed in him. the only reason not to cut bly is cuz of the salary hit, not based on performance. i agree a pass rush would help but that is not gonna happen right away so do we just accept the fact that he cant cover straight up. for all that money, not me. I hope you are right and raji is there at 12
February 11, 2009

9:18 p.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

cutler6...I hope you are right; that would be a HUGE mistake to bypass defensive draft choices
February 11, 2009

9:20 p.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

elwaytdsharpe...
do you think that using any personnel decision made by the Lions in your argument is a good move? lol
February 11, 2009

9:28 p.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

you do have to admire the work ethic that Tatum Bell showed once given another shot with the Broncos...he was one of the few who showed up and played hard to the end in SD at the end of the season...being out of a job was humbling for him and I would not be surprised if he sticks around on the '09 roster

elwaytdsharpe is right, Andre Hall will not fumble twice in a game all the time, and he did have a great game against KC two years ago...it will come down to who is healthy, who plays hardest, and who puts in the work in the offseason and learns the playbook fastest...

another factor will be who is the best in pass protection and blitz pick up, if McDaniels does half of what he did in the pass game like he did with Brady, our RB's will be heavily involved there
February 11, 2009

9:40 p.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

royalmarshalls...I stand corrected. I should have said "some", or "a few of the Mock drafts".
February 11, 2009

10:21 p.m.

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DrChris writes:

You say Hall had a good game two years ago? a lot happens in two years. Brett Favre was one of the best quarterbacks in the league two years ago, now his shoulder hurts when ever he lifts a football. One good game doesn't mean that the player is great. I'm sure Andre has had a lot more bad games than good ones.

RoyalMarshalls; I'm guessing you were gonna use the word
S-U-C-K-S when talking about Nate whatsatackle Webster
February 11, 2009

10:53 p.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

broncofannmw, you made my point for me.... you cant make the lions roster???!!! I agree that tatum was humbled and will give 110 percent now so that may bode well for his chances although coach turner obvioulsy did not think very highly of him and we did use a 2nd rounder to get him. HE had fumble and injury (toughness) issues. Criss cross... hall is a decent player that can return kicks and with our awful special teams he did alright. As a tailback, if you watch the games, he generally fell forward as opposed to selvin and tatum when he was here last. comparing the deterioration of a 39 year old quarterback and a 20 something 3rd string running back is laughable. He has had more than one good game, just not the numbers as he was part of a trio of backs. stop being so fixated on that 2 carry 2 fumble game.
February 11, 2009

11:33 p.m.

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Swick writes:

Moreno is a dynamic RB and Denver needs a durable RB that has speed, but there is no way they'd draft a RB in the 1st. There's going to be lots of FA RBs if they don't find what they like in the later rounds. NE picked up a lot of FA backs and I'd bet McDaniels will do the same. Looks like Raji will be gone by the 12th. I see a LB coming and usually 1st round LBs are almost a given it seems unless they're hybrid DEs. I've heard over and over that LBs are a huge strength of this draft and also offense will be the call for the top half of the 1st round so somebody good is bound to fall.
February 11, 2009

11:45 p.m.

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Broncody writes:

I don't want Hall on the team either. He is a 3rd string at best. He should never touch the ball. Two career touchdowns and three career fumbles on an average of just under four and a half touches a game. Longest kick return was 34 yards. His skills haven't deteriorated they never existed. Coaches and players say all the time that they need to be consistent, this does not mean consistantly fumble. Seriously what was going through his head on his second carry of the NE game. "Ok the fumble wasn't that bad, I kinda liked doing it, reminded me of Christmas." He has done nothing to redeem himself. His longest return is 34 yards according to NFL.com. Heck I bet DJ Williams could do that in the 40 tries that Hall had.
February 12, 2009

4:03 a.m.

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jmgswarman writes:

Why is anyone here even bothering to discuss these irrelevant cuts. Just forget offensive personnel, forget it. Defence, Defence, Defence. NOSE TACKLE NOSE TACKLE NOSE TACKLE. The Broncos should also try and make one major FA play...they should try and get Julius Peppers...who is genuinley dynamic and is a fit in Denver from all I can gather. If they can get Peppers and a BJ Raji, then with some re-organisation and a couple of more low key signings and draft choices the defence should quickly become solid. But I still don't reckon some people realise quite how poor they were defensively last year. That must have been one of the worse defences in the history of the NFL.
February 12, 2009

5:19 a.m.

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ColoradoSportsFaninTexas writes:

Since it does appear as if the Broncos will convert to a 3-4 defense, than it seems to me that a priority position of need would be the nose tackle.....

Raji, from Boston College, seems to be "da man" at that position, so I would propose that the Broncos put a package together that would allow them to make a trade to move up in the draft....For example, Kansas City is sitting at Number 3...They are in a rebuilding mode and need players everywhere....Perhaps Denver can swap its Number 12, and even a 3rd or 4th round pick for the Chiefs Number 3 pick...The Broncos can even throw in both Nate Webster and Niko Koutavides to sweeten the pot....

I know that teams are unwilling to make trades to opponents in the same division, but this one would make sense for both teams....

I understand that McDaniels probably already has his game plan in place, but if he doesnt get a standout Nose Tackle in Free Agency, then he might want to be a little creative in the draft to fill that need....
February 12, 2009

5:37 a.m.

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Juice writes:

Here is why you are seeing offensive cuts. The coaches know who the players are, they know who can play and who can't. Heck, the Broncos had 7 RBs on IR and I think they had 4 on the roster at the end (?)...they could have cut more RBs because Torain and Hillis are the young studs. Coaches will let the others fight for the positions. I would expect defensive players to fill these spots that were just released too.

No defensive cuts, yet... because the coaches don't really know what they have, they know it is not real good. I would expect to see defensive players cut as they pick up players to fill their spots. I would expect to see many more defensive players on the training camp roster than offensive players as they will create a competitive situation in camp. There will be a lot of fighting in camp this year, you watch.

Defensive cuts will come, but later in the year... don't panic, most of the defensive players will be gone by the end of training camp and the ones that remain will have EARNED their spot... it will be a battle.
February 12, 2009

6:26 a.m.

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Broncofan_in_Boston writes:

OrangeCrusher, agreed! No defensive cuts?

I guess part of that is that Nate is a FA... no cut involved. I'm pretty sure McCree was here on a 1 year deal, so again, no cut needed. Peterson is another FA.

DeWayne Robertson and Niko have to be next. What about Engleberger? He's a worker, but he makes no impact at all.

I've also read several places that Winborn and Nolan do not get along, so we'll see what happens there.

As for Hall, whatever man... again, I think he's a guy that tries, but he's just not an impact guy. He's a career "end of the bench" guy. Not really worth an argument. Having a good game against KC isn't exactly pro-bowl credentials.

I'd like to see them grab mid-round guy that fits the mold. Hope Torrain can put the injuries behind him, keep Tatum for depth, and Selvin probably would be fine as a change of pace, scatback and return kickoffs. Hillis as the do everything guy.

You guys have to look at history regarding big guys who carry the load. TOO MANY HITS... Hillis will not last if he's the primary TB. He's not fast enough either. The offense was at its best when he was TB so its tempting to say "start Hillis"... but its not looking at the facts. He's a wonderful player and he'll make a big impact. But he'll be a fixture on the injured list if he's carrying the load.
February 12, 2009

7:29 a.m.

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RMThunder writes:

Can't wait for the draft!!!!
February 12, 2009

7:34 a.m.

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RMThunder writes:

I'll go out on the limb and say, I think they will draft Brian Cushing with their first pick. Second coming of Mike Vrabel...
February 12, 2009

7:43 a.m.

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6_is_the_new_7 writes:

I agree with Juice. These were easy cuts. We have a ton of RBs. Some have to go. Don't get worked up about it. It does not mean McD is going to draft offense first in the draft. I wonder if he spotted someone on another teams waiver wire he liked.
February 12, 2009

8:10 a.m.

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pete10000ft writes:

You all are gonna freak when he gets rid of cutler for cassell..because he is.
February 12, 2009

8:49 a.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

pete10000....you are smokin something....no way would he get rid of cutler, first he does not have that authority,and cutler is far better than cassell. he would get instantly fired for even bringing that scenario up. bfan in boston..... nearly every team has a 2 back system so to have hillis as #1, 20 carries a game, then torrain or bell or whoever, carry the rest i think is a great situation enabling hillis and the others to hold up physically. Yes it would be nice to have a back like c portis who is a threat on evry down to score but hillis averaged close to 5 yards a carry and as the game wore on corners and safeties did not want to come up and hit him. I'll take that anyday.
February 12, 2009

9:07 a.m.

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Willy writes:

The NE offense depends on a RB who can block - thus Alridge.

Raji is a natural 4/3 DT who would be a project in a 3/4.
February 12, 2009

9:12 a.m.

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Cwillyrun1 writes:

elwaytdsharpe, Mike Bell is not with Denver any longer.

Denver doesn't get rid of Cutler, or the majority of the offense. Hillis is powerful but really, he's going to be part of a 2 back rotation. They'll need to find another back to rotate him with, maybe Torain can do it, but who knows right now. This may not be the same running game were used to seeing, although I have hope because of McDaniels keeping Turner and Dennison on the staff.

I want defense in the draft, but it's deep at linebacker and the Broncos can get good ones in the second or third. I doubt a top notch DL is there at 12. I'm hoping for a safety........ Haynes from USC is the guy. What the Broncos have there now is a couple of street guys starting. Safeties support the pass, and the run........ and considering that, one may have the most immediate impact on the D.
February 12, 2009

9:15 a.m.

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royalmarshalls writes:

Cwilly,

I think he was referring to Tatum when he said "bell".
February 12, 2009

9:29 a.m.

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elwaytdsharpe writes:

yes cwilly tatum "t-mobile" bell. If not raji i say rey mualeuga from usc. he is fast and weighs 255
February 12, 2009

9:55 a.m.

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Austin603 writes:

We need defensive improvement, nobody in their right mind could possibly disagree with that, but regardless of need you have to take the best available player, no matter what position he plays, in the draft. If Knowshawn Moreno is on the board at 12 we cannot pass on this kind of talent. Remember, the Trailblazers thought they really, really, really needed help at center and were pretty adept in their backcourt. Would you rather have Mikey Jordan or Sam freakin' Bowie? No brainer in hindsight. Drafting for need instead of for talent is an utter death sentence. Fill your needs through free agency, in the draft grab talent whether it be the popular choice or not. We cannot blow another pick on the next Moss, Crowder, Toviessi etc.
February 12, 2009

10:05 a.m.

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bronc4evah writes:

Good point Willy about Aldrige not being able to block much, which coupled with his injury made him expendable. I'm trusting that Turner had a lot of imput on who to cut, and frankly speaking, I think he is one of the best RB coaches out there. I really don't see Hall, Selvin, Pittman, or Tatum making this team either. Hillis will play FB/RB and Torain will compete with a draft pick for the starter position.
February 12, 2009

10:26 a.m.

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OrangeCrusher writes:

pete10000ft. I hate to brining you down from the ozone layer but Matt Cassel has agreed to accept NE non-exclusive franchise tag offer, guaranteeing him $14.65mil for 2009. He can still try to negotiate a long term deal with another team but the Pats would have the right to match any offer or elect to recieve two first round draft choices from the signing team. Thats just way too HIGH of a price for the Broncos to pay when we already have a good QB. I look for those Bronco millions to be spent on D.
February 12, 2009

10:39 a.m.

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royalmarshalls writes:

Austin,

As much as I agree, respectively, I do not think you can seriously relate that Michael Jordan/Sam Bowie situation to a Knowshon Moreno/Impact Defender EXTREMELY Needed situation. Those two players were the second and third drafts picks in the 84' draft, people probably figured either one was going to be a winner and they needed that particular position. Yes he is a great running back, however we need defence almost as much as humans need water and food to survive. I think that if either BJ(even though I was not impressed with his play in the Senior Bowl and am weary of his character issues) or Rey Maualuga are there at 12, we need to grab them. I do not think either of them will be a Crowder or Moss. Plus, maybe Moreno turns out to be a bust or has a career ending injury, I mean anything can happen, right? But what do I know? LOL! I guess we will just wait until the draft happens. I just would personally like to see Rey Maualuga at 12 and then, if possible, Ron Brace or a safety with the next pick.
February 12, 2009

11:22 a.m.

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Avalanche711 writes:

Aldridge was a bit of a surprise.. Thought they would give him another look after his injury last year. Showed alot of promise.. Won't miss any of the other cuts at all. Need to start cleaning out that defense... Hopefully they will do that soon.... Combine starts soon, looking forward to watching that.. If Raji is gone at number 12, Denver needs to take Malaluaga with that pick. No way they are taking offense with this pick. If they pull a Tommy Maddox pick with this pick and pick offense, I am going to PUKE!!! Needs are Defense!!! They can pick up a RB in the 3rd round or later to go along with the stable they already have. They need D Line help, first, then linebacker help and then Safety help PERIOD!!
I am still pissed thats Mays did not come out this year... I am hoping we get Raji at 12, if not Rey instead then If Brace or Jerry fall to us in the 2nd round, we can get our nose tacke. Those 2 show alot of potential too. Don't forget about Cushing and Larinaitis at LB also... Should be fun.......
February 12, 2009

11:28 a.m.

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curoma writes:

What is with all of you Aldridge lovers?
The guy NEVER played! Wasn't HE the first, thats the 1st RB on IR ?
You can THINK you know something all you want, but you KNOW NOTHING!
Pre season doesn't mean SQUAT!
As for coloradosportsfanintexas?(thats a LARGE handle,yukyuk), ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?
You do not EVER, that's EVER, help a team in your own DIVISION rebuild to POSSIBLY get the guy you want!
Do you think THEY would help you?
Seriously, working with KC to get Raji?
NO WAY!!!!
February 12, 2009

11:43 a.m.

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bronc4evah writes:

Valid point about Aldridge curoma, but do you really think we'e be helping KC rebuild by sending them Webster or Koutivides? I like Texas's thinking -we could set them back a year or two! lol's.
February 12, 2009

11:53 a.m.

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bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

guys, again...we cannot trade Webster either...he is a FREE AGENT, NO LONGER PROPERTY OF THE BRONCOS

no way, absolutely no way that McD trades Cutler to bring in Cassel
Cassel is a solid QB, Cutler is a franchise QB...if anything McDaniels is fired up to have a chance to coach Cutler
February 12, 2009

11:56 a.m.

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Cwillyrun1 writes:

Oh, I almost forgot the Broncos had Tatum "Taco" Bell again. He won't be in the mix either, I'm guessing.
February 12, 2009

12:08 p.m.

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royalmarshalls writes:

bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful,

Bingo! Franchise QB versus a Quality QB. I think J Mac is going to improve Cutlers play dramatically, which I think we are going to see almost immediately on and off the field. I think hiring McDaniels is going to help our best players(Offence) become even better, something a D Coordinatoor would not have been able to do with these guys.
February 12, 2009

12:26 p.m.

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discer writes:

We must give the new administration in this town a chance. After 3 plus terms of Mike F.D. Roosevelt Shanahan it is time for the fans of this great community to unite behind the new leader of the Orange and Blue! The King is dead. Long live the King.
February 12, 2009

12:38 p.m.

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denmex writes:

every one is saying that bj is the solution, ok bj was greate in a 4 3 sistem, if we change to a 3 4 then it will be very hard for him to be seccesfull (does robertson ring any bells????) also we want malaluaga chek other blog in any city that needs D every one wants malaluaga too, we need to get a huge defensive FA before the draft too know what we should do.
and dont panic boys if we get a nice FA on the D side, the idea of drafting a RB in the 3rd round is not that bad
February 12, 2009

12:54 p.m.

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curoma writes:

I say sign Suggs.
And then try to land one of the OTHER DT's like Kedric Golston from the 'Skins, to clog up the middle.
Don't need Pepper's IF we can get Suggs.
Maualuga'll be gone by 12.
Drop down for a few extra picks and try to get either one of the other LB's from USC.
Cushing's gonna be the BEST pro of the 3 anyway. That guys got the motor that makes GREAT LB's.
He's the REAL-DEAL.
TRY to land a FA safety like maybe Atogwe or James Butler and then let's see what happens in the draft.
I can see McD taking an RB in the 2nd rd., not waiting 'til the 3rd.
February 12, 2009

1:16 p.m.

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royalmarshalls writes:

Why is it that everyone is predicting who will be available and who will be gone when our pick comes around? Just because these "experts" are claiming someone is ranked somewhere or is going to be picked at a certain selection doesnt mean its going to pan out that way. They are basing this information on the same things we can base it on. They have no inside information on who teams are considering, thats information that stays locked up in a safe until draft day.

Curoma,

I agree about Suggs but I disagree(maybe its hope) about Big Rey going before we have a shot at him. If he does go I think your completely correct in wanting to go with Cushing. The kid is a great player and I would be happy to get him if not Rey.
February 12, 2009

4:34 p.m.

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Royal19 writes:

I agree completely with austin603. Why does everybody keep saying "the offense is fine, leave the offense alone, focus completely on Defense." I can't understand what is good about being 17th in the league in scoring. I really think that we are a RB (K. Moreno) away from being top 5. No other weaknesses on offense. Hillis and Moreno eats the clock, score in the redzone, and keeps the DEF off the field. Use the remaining 8 draft picks on defense and a kicker. With so many holes on defense it will take at least 2 years to fill them anyway. The offense is only one player, a stud RB, away from being the leagues best offense.
February 12, 2009

4:42 p.m.

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kerrdawg writes:

I too am dissapointed that Alridge was cut. He was making the league minimum and was the fastest RB on the roster and I was hoping to see him develop into a Sproles type back. Don't go for Sproles, he will cost too much money and is not an everydown back. Cut Tatum Bell! I don't know what games some of you were watching, but Bell is awful. It's been the same story with him since we drafted him; great sprinter's speed, but has the agility of a dump truck. The guy is constantly falling down when making a cut, and goes down whenever a defender even looks at the guy. We need to keep Selvin Young. I know a lot of people are down on him after last year and I was on that bandwagon for a while too, but the only thing he did wrong last year was try and come back from injury too early. If you remember 2007 and the beginning of last year, this kid is real fast and has great agility and hands. He's not an everydown back, but he'd make a great third down/change of pace back if used correctly, oh and he's making the league minimum too. I'd like to see us pick up Ward as our everydown back. I'm sure Hillis will be moved back to fullback and maybe be used in short yardage and as a reciever out of the backfield. Torain will probably stick on the roster this year as long as he has a good training camp, the guy has a ton of upside. As for the rest of the running backs: Vaya Con Dios!
February 12, 2009

5:30 p.m.

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Royal19 writes:

My mock draft.

1. (12)Knowshon Moreno-5’11” 207 RB Georgia
2. (48)Ron Brace-6’3’’ 329 NT Boston College
3. (79)Jason Phillips-6’1” 234 MLB TCU
4. (110)Michael Hamlin-6’2” 207 SS Clemson
5. (132)George Hypolite-6’1” 287 DT Colorado
5. (141)Sherrod Martin-6’0” 197 FS Troy State
6. (172)Jose Martinez-5’10” 200 K UTEP
7. (208)Wopamo Osaisai-5’11” 199 CB Stanford
7. (218)Antonio Dixon-6’3” 328 NT Miami(Fla.)

Plus a few free agent pickups, maybe Peppers or Suggs. Finish the defensive rebuild in next years draft, Taylor Mays is a must have. There you have it, Denver Broncos, Superbowl XLV champions!
February 12, 2009

5:48 p.m.

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DrChris writes:

Royal19, I like your thinking
February 12, 2009

5:53 p.m.

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Swick writes:

Just so you guys don't freak on draft weekend, Paige said that McDaniels told him he is going to go 50/50 between offense and defense. It's not like the offense was good enough to carry the team so there is room for improvement and depth. Unless it's a smokescreen it sounds like a good way to build a contender by not ignoring one side for the other. It will ensure he'll take the best player available too. There is a lot of offensive talent in this draft so we can't just let it slip away for a mediocre defender if that's all that's left.
February 12, 2009

7:29 p.m.

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6_is_the_new_7 writes:

I don't know who Paige is, but I hope he's right. Hard to go 50/50 with 9 picks. Maybe we pick up another or use two to trade up at some point. Offense and defense both must be addressed. I know our defense stunk it up last year, but for the most part the majority of the players aren't that bad. Even the players we cut will probably find work elsewhere. To look only for defense would not be smart.
February 12, 2009

9:32 p.m.

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Swick writes:

(Woody Paige from Denver Post) I read somewhere that Denver is going to have 10 picks. Maybe they haven't awarded picks for FAs signing with other teams. We'll be getting one for Elam is it hasn't happened yet from what I understand.

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