When I read the quote within this title in Troy Renck’s mailbag over the weekend, I really didn’t think much of it one way or the other. But now that bigger outlets like PFT are picking up on Renck’s line, I felt that an explanation is needed as to why it needs to be understood with more context. Continue reading Dissecting Talk That Demaryius Thomas “Wants Calvin Johnson Money”
Author: Nick
Examining A Possible Von Miller Extension
As I’ve written on other Broncos on or entering contract years (Demaryius Thomas, Brock Osweiler), as well as commented on other articles, I’ve given hints as to my opinion on how negotiations would go with the most important player coming up on a new deal. Thus, I should put my entire thoughts on the matter in a full article. Continue reading Examining A Possible Von Miller Extension
Jason Pierre-Paul Sustains “Severely Injured Hand” In Fireworks Accident
As we’re all wrapping up our Fourth of July festivities, one risky tradition of the holiday reared its head into the NFL landscape:
Big Jason Pierre-Paul story about to break in S. Fla. He severely injured hand in fireworks accident. @Coach_Eisy first to hint at situation
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 5, 2015
Continue reading Jason Pierre-Paul Sustains “Severely Injured Hand” In Fireworks Accident
Revisiting A Possible Brock Osweiler Extension
The recent talk about whether or not the Broncos really tried to trade Peyton Manning probably raised more attention than warranted. Nonetheless, it does provide yet another reminder that the odds are good that this could be the last year that Manning suits up in orange. But the more pressing question is whether or not that will be the same for Brock Oswelier. Remember, it’s Osweiler, not Manning, that’s the quarterback on the roster entering a contract year.
If you’re a former IAOFM reader, you may recall that Bob and I had some thoughts on how to extend Osweiler. I think this subject could use a little more detail in a full article. Continue reading Revisiting A Possible Brock Osweiler Extension
Who Holds The Worst Contract For The Broncos?
In 2013 and 2014, Jason Fitzgerald did a series on the best and worst contracts for each NFL team. This year, he’s decided to go by position instead of team. Therefore, I’ll pose the question for the Broncos over here.
It shouldn’t have taken you more than a millisecond to figure out the team’s best contract. So how about the worst contract? Jason argued last year that it was DeMarcus Ware. I noted my disagreement in the comments. I think the truth on Ware is probably ended up somewhere in the middle. Regardless, I still strongly believe the Britton Colquitt holds the worst contract. It’s never a good sign to have the highest-paid punter in the league, but it’s even more egregious when you play at altitude and have one of the league’s best offenses.
Is there anyone else that should get at least a nomination? I suspect Ryan Clady will be mentioned, depending on how you feel about injuries affecting contract value.
Benjamin Allbright: Broncos tried to trade Peyton Manning to Texans
Since this is a hefty rumor we’ll need a thread for it:
#Broncos attempted to trade Peyton Manning this off-season to the Houston #Texans per more than one source in position to know. (1/2)
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) June 23, 2015
2/2 Certain elements of Broncos organization wanted Osweiler era to begin this season.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) June 23, 2015
Continue reading Benjamin Allbright: Broncos tried to trade Peyton Manning to Texans
Rankings, Schmankings!
Last week, I had heard that Tony Romo was going to be the highest undrafted player ranked on the NFL’s Top 100 list. This meant that, because he hadn’t been named yet, Chris Harris, Jr. would not be included on the list. I thought briefly of making a post on this, and earlier today Leo delivered a cathartic rant on the subject.
But I decided not to make that post last week. Why? Because we should not stress out and pay as much attention to rankings as we do.
Open Thread: The NFL’s Dead Season
Well, that time has come where the Broncos, and the NFL in general, is going into hibernation. For approximately the next month, there will be a whole lot of nothing to talk about as far as news goes (and the exceptions to that generally aren’t good news).
Therefore, I thought I’d just sticky an open thread to ensure a place for some sort of discussion, even though we’ve been pretty vigorous with content recently. What are you (and will be) doing for this year’s dead season? Share your thoughts in the comments, as I will be doing soon.
John Moffitt Unretires
I’m posting this news from Jay Glazer mostly for advisory purposes, as a lot has changed for the Broncos and their offensive line since Moffitt last played. But in case you’re wondering, the Broncos still had his NFL rights from the reserve/retired list–but Glazer also reported this:
Broncos are releasing him RT @rec117: @JayGlazer Do the Broncos still have his rights?
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) June 17, 2015
If you read Glazer’s long tweet, you’ll see that Moffitt has gone through a lot of adversity to make it back to this attempt of playing professional football. Best of luck to him as he tries to find a home.
Danny Trevathan Has A New Kneecap
Danny Trevathan doesn't have a repaired left knee cap. He just said he had his kneecap replaced with another one. #9News
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) June 17, 2015
Broncos' LB Danny Trevathan: "I've got somebody else's kneecap." It's a little bigger than the faulty one he was born with. #9news
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) June 17, 2015
I don’t know what the proper reaction should be. Modern medicine is awesome and is capable of wonderous things. But at the same time, with new breakthroughs come new side effects that will also be discovered. If Klis writes a full article on this news perhaps there will be some more clarity on this matter.
UPDATE: here is Klis’s article.