Broncos Trade Rumors

Moss may shift to outside linebacker
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October 7
Denver Post
 
"There may be a way for the Broncos to no longer waste their 2007 first-round draft pick. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said Monday he is looking at defensive end Jarvis Moss playing outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 system. "We have the ability to do some things with Jarvis we haven't done in the past," Shanahan said. A speed-rushing force for the national champion Florida Gators in 2006, Moss was the Broncos' first-round pick, 17th overall, in the 2007 draft. But he has only one career sack and has been inactive in four of his past six healthy games, dating to last season. Moss entered training camp weighing 248 pounds, light by NFL defensive end standards. The Broncos started employing ..."
Shanahan: Moss could move to LB
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October 7
Denver Post
 
"Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on Monday said that defensive end Jarvis Moss, the team's first-round draft pick in 2007, could play at outside linebacker. "He's right there in the 240 range and he still has his speed," Shanahan said. "You may see him some as a defensive end and some as an outside linebacker, so we've got the abilities to do some things with Jarvis that we haven't done in the past." Moss has been a healthy scratch in three of the Broncos' five games this season, including Sunday's win against Tampa. He does not fit as well into the 3-4 scheme the team has used at times in the past few games. Moss, officially listed at 265 pounds, played in six games in 2007 before breaking ..."
Need deal to boost "D"
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September 22
Denver Post
 columnist Jim Armstrong
"Oh, when the notes go marching in. . . . Champ Bailey on the state of the Broncos' defense: "We played hard today, but obviously they never should have been in that football game." And obviously, Mike Shanahan has to do something about it. The Broncos have three extra 2009 draft picks after trading Domonique Foxworth, Montrae Holland and Keary Colbert. They can afford to deal a high pick, say a second-rounder, for an impact pass rusher. And I'm talking this year, in the next few weeks, like the Chargers did last year when they acquired Chris Chambers for a No. 2 before the trading deadline. . . . Being bailed out by an official one week and a kicker the next is all well and good, but if ..."
Falcons close to completing trade for Foxworth
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September 2
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
"The Falcons are close to completing a trade for Denver cornerback Domonique Foxworth, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. The Falcons will send a late-round draft pick to Denver for Foxworth, who is scheduled to arrive in Atlanta around 3 p.m. today. If he passes a physical, the trade will be completed. Foxworth, who's set to enter his fourth season in the NFL, would add some experience to the team's young cornerback group. He was a third-round draft pick by the Broncos in 2005 (97th overall). Foxworth, who played collegiately at Maryland, played in 46 games, including 18 starts, and had three career interceptions for the Broncos."
Dumervil could be sidelined for season opener
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August 26
Denver Post
 
"Somewhere deep inside a ponderous cast wrapped around his right hand, Elvis Dumervil has four pins surgically inserted into his right pinkie finger. The Broncos' top pass rusher underwent no minor surgery. So severe was the break in Dumervil's pinkie that he could not definitively commit to playing in the season opener Sept. 8 at Oakland. "That's the goal I'm shooting for," Dumervil said. "But we'll see how it goes. Right now I'm going to sit out this week and try to get ready for the opener next week. Dumervil isn't the only Broncos defensive starter who will be listed as questionable for the opener. Outside linebacker Boss Bailey is pushing to be ready by the Oakland game, but he hardly ..."
Marshall files appeal
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August 16
Denver Post
 
"Brandon Marshall formally appealed his three-game suspension Thursday to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, according to a league source. Goodell had found the Broncos' receiver in violation of the league's personal conduct policy. An appeal hearing has not been set, although it's expected before the season-opening week. Appeal aside, Goodell said he would consider reducing the suspension to two games if Marshall met certain conditions. The New Orleans Saints, the Broncos' Game 3 opponent, might be interested to learn the most significant condition is for Marshall to stay free from trouble and disturbances through Sept. 15, which is when he can be reinstated."
Boss Bailey's status unclear
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August 12
Denver Post
 
"Exams on Boss Bailey revealed no breaks or torn ligaments, just a severe high ankle sprain that should sideline the strongside linebacker for the rest of the preseason. Bailey became the Broncos' highest-paid free-agent acquisition this offseason, receiving a five-year, $17.5 million contract that included a $4.3 million signing bonus. He was injured on the second defensive play of the Broncos' preseason opener Saturday night at Houston. Bailey still was using crutches Monday, and coach Mike Shanahan could not give a time for his return. "I'm not really sure at this time," Shanahan said. "Those high ankle sprains, sometimes they're worse than a broken ankle, and sometimes they're a couple ..."
Report: Broncos' Marshall will get three-game suspension
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August 4
Rocky Mountain News
 
"It was reported during NBC's Hall of Fame Game broadcast Sunday night that Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall will receive a three-game suspension from the NFL for his violation of the personal conduct policy. The report went on to say the suspension can be pared to two games if Marshall, who has had three arrests in 17 months along with other off-field incidents, agrees to undergo counseling. A league source Sunday night said Marshall had not been apprised of any looming penalty. The league also is maintaining that no decision has yet been made, according to a second source. A decision on Marshall's fate could come down as soon as today. On Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the ..."
NFL ruling on Marshall near
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August 4
Denver Post
 
"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to rule Monday on whether Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall violated the league's personal conduct policy. Marshall met with Goodell in the commissioner's New York office July 18. Since then, the Broncos have been bracing for a two- to four-game suspension, while hoping for no penalty. The NFL Network reported Sunday that Marshall would be suspended three games, to be reduced to two games if the receiver, who had 102 catches in 2007, agrees to counseling. But an NFL source said the Broncos were assured Sunday night that a final decision had not yet been made. Should Marshall be suspended two games, he would be able to continue participating ..."
Lynch arrives, preps for afternoon announcement
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July 31
Denver Post
 
"Broncos safety John Lynch walked into the team headquarters at 11:15 a.m. this morning after the morning practice, wearing his usual street attire of shorts, golf shirt and tennis shoes.

Lynch met with Shanahan and the two were to hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m.

Lynch asked for his release Tuesday night so he could explore other options, including trying to find a full-time playing job with another team. After four seasons with the Broncos, Lynch became unhappy that he was only going to play in the base defense, coming out in the nickel packages on passing downs.

Lynch, 36, is a 9-time Pro-Bowler, and was preparing for his 16th NFL season."

Lions aren't interested in Broncos' Lynch
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July 31
Detroit News
 
"Lions coach Rod Marinelli isn't looking to reconnect with Broncos safety John Lynch, who is unhappy with diminished playing time in Denver and has been told by the team he can shop his services elsewhere. Lynch spent 11 seasons in Tampa (1993-2003) before signing with the Broncos in 2004. Marinelli was an assistant coach in Tampa from 1996-2005. "We've got a lot of depth right now," Marinelli said Thursday. "He's a great player. I love him to death. I wish him the best."
Suspension of Marshall looks likely
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July 28
Denver Post
 
"So you're holding your fantasy- league draft in a couple of weeks and you want some advice on Brandon Marshall. Good luck, bubba. Your guess is as good as mine. It's conceivable that Marshall wouldn't be suspended for a chunk of the regular season, but, given NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's track record, it's highly unlikely. My research came up with 11 players who've been suspended since Goodell took office two years ago. The list ranges from Jared Allen's two games to Michael Vick's indefinite suspension. In between, there's Adam "don't call me Pacman" Jones' one year, Tank Johnson's eight games and assorted others. The most common length of the suspensions? Four games. Marshall could ..."
Broncos put Royal under contract
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July 24
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos have reached an agreement in principal on a four-year deal with No. 2 draft pick Eddie Royal, who is expected to become the No. 1 punt and kickoff returner.

More details on Royal's signing will be in the Thursday edition of The Denver Post and DenverPost.com.

With Royal signed, the only Broncos player not under contract is first-round pick, Ryan Clady. However, negotiations have been progressing and the Broncos and their rookie left tackle are expected to reach an agreement on a six-year contract by Thursday night."

Broncos' top 4 picks still unsigned
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July 21
Denver Post
 
"All but four Broncos are under contract, ready to report in four days for the start of the 2008 training camp. The four players happen to be the Broncos' top four 2008 draft choices. Representatives for first-round pick Ryan Clady, second-round selection Eddie Royal and fourth-rounders Kory Lichtensteiger and Jack Williams will resume serious negotiations with Broncos executives today. The Broncos hope to have one or two of those draft picks signed by Tuesday and all four by Thursday night, when all players are to report for their first training camp meeting. The Broncos' first camp workout will commence at 8:30 a.m. Friday."
Team gets down to negotiations with draft picks
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June 8
Denver Post
 
"With a collective gulp, the Broncos have begun preliminary negotiations with each of their nine draft picks. Estimated sum of projected guaranteed bonuses to be paid to those nine picks: $14 million. Not bad considering the Oakland Raiders paid a combined $58 million the past two years to quarterback JaMarcus Russell ($32 million) and running back Darren McFadden ($26 million). Nearly 80 percent of the Broncos' draft budget, or about $11 million, figures to be devoured by 6-foot-6, 317- pound left tackle Ryan Clady, the No. 12 overall pick."
Broncos release Travis Henry
June 2
Denver Post
 
"Running back Travis Henry was released by the Broncos this morning because coach Mike Shanahan said he questioned Henry's commitment. The Broncos opened a team minicamp today at Dove Valley, and the roster was updated this morning without the seven-year pro. Said Shanahan in a release: " We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team. ""
TE Scheffler to miss more time due to foot
May 22
Denver Post
 
"This offseason can't end soon enough for the Broncos' passing game. First, No. 1 receiver Brandon Marshall required surgery to repair a severely gashed right forearm suffered during an accidental fall through an entertainment center. Then quarterback Jay Cutler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. And now NFL sources say the Broncos' top receiving tight end, Tony Scheffler, will be out at least four weeks after aggravating the broken left foot injury he suffered a year earlier."
Henry could be expendable in Denver
May 7
ESPN.com
 
"The Broncos' interest in running backs Shaun Alexander and Dominic Rhodes remains in the preliminary stages, according to sources close to the situation. Denver could bring in either player for a visit, but it isn't focusing on either player at this point. If Denver were to bring in a veteran running back, the team would likely have to part ways with veteran Travis Henry. There is likely little chance Denver would hold onto Henry and bring in another veteran."
Source: Xanders new assistant GM
April 30
Denver Post
 
"Brian Xanders, a young but experienced NFL executive assistant, has reached an agreement on a three-year contract to become the Broncos' new assistant general manager, an NFL source confirmed. After spending the past 14 years with the Atlanta Falcons as a coach, evaluator, contract negotiator and salary capologist, Xanders, 37, will give Shanahan a new perspective and voice."
Xanders in line for role with front office
April 29
Denver Post
 
"With the highest level of their executive branch thinned since the dismissal of general manager Ted Sundquist last month, the Broncos are hoping Brian Xanders can bolster their front office. Several league sources with knowledge of the situation say Xanders, who has spent the past 14 seasons as a coach and executive with the Atlanta Falcons, has been offered the opportunity to join Jim and Jeff Goodman as the Broncos' top three front-office assistants to Mike Shanahan, who is in charge of the organization's football operations."
Sources: Broncos entertaining idea of trading down for draft
April 23
Denver Post
 
"According to two NFL sources, the Broncos continue to explore trading down from No. 12. As of Tuesday, no deal was imminent, and executing a draft-pick deal during their 10-minute slot won't be easy. But the Broncos will try."
Broncos stocking up on wide receivers
April 16
Denver Post
 
"Whatever depth problems the Broncos may have at kicker, or punter, or defensive tackle, or offensive tackle, they are compensating for at receiver. Brian Mooney, the agent for Darrell Jackson, was in town Tuesday to finalize a contract that would add still another receiver with a considerable NFL pedigree to the Broncos' roster."
Two wide receivers attract Denver's eye
April 14
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos are close to signing former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Samie Parker and are deep in discussions with Darrell Jackson, the former No. 1 pass-catching threat for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple NFL sources."
No outside offers made for Abdullah
April 9
Denver Post
 
"As his offer-sheet deadline approaches, Hamza Abdullah moves closer to staying put. Abdullah is the Broncos' incumbent starting strong safety, but available for hire as a restricted free agent."
Trading down new strategy
April 8
Denver Post
 
"If the Broncos make a move on draft day, it will most likely be down the board, not up. And the Broncos are trying to trade out of their No. 12 overall pick, according to three NFL sources. The Broncos could receive a late first-round pick as well as a third-round pick based on the NFL draft value chart. Trading down won't be easy, primarily because other teams want to make the same move. Conversely, there likely aren't many partners willing to move up and take on the extra money required to sign the No. 12 pick, which is expected to command a guarantee of about $11 million."
Broncos not likely to deal for Robertson
April 2
Rocky Mountain News
 
"The Broncos still are willing to give defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson a look. But a draft pick is looking too pricey because of Robertson's troublesome knees and Denver might be inclined to wait to see if the New York Jets release the veteran."
Elam leaves a huge hole to fill
March 24
Rocky Mountain News
 columnist Bernie Lincicome
"As with most things Broncos lately, the parting with Jason Elam, age 38, is bewildering, but no more odd than the suggestion that among his possible replacements might be nearly 44-year-old John Carney. Or why not the 47-year-old Morten Andersen, the man Elam will replace in Atlanta? Kickers, like ugly architecture and hard cheese, improve with age. And, how's this for synergy? Matt Prater, already a failure with four other teams, and with the inside track to replace Elam on the Broncos, is the guy who couldn't keep the job with the Falcons and was replaced by the antique Andersen."