Anderson claimed off waivers

[Smilin Assassin]

BRONCOS CLAIM S MARQUES ANDERSON OFF WAIVERS
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Tuesday claimed safety Marques (MAR-kus) Anderson off waivers, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced. Anderson was waived by Oakland on Monday.

Anderson (5-11, 210 pounds) is in his fourth NFL season and has played 44 career games (28 starts), totaling 211 tackles (150 solo), six interceptions (140 yds.), 19 pass breakups, six fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Anderson, who has scored two touchdowns on interception returns, was selected by Green Bay in the third round (92nd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft and has played for the Packers (2002-03) and Raiders (2004).

After Oakland acquired Anderson from the Packers on Sept. 3 in exchange for its fifth and sixth-round selections in the 2005 NFL Draft, the safety played 14 games (10 starts) for the Raiders. Anderson ranked fourth on Oakland in tackles with 72 (54 solo) while posting one interception (23 yds.), two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

The 26-year-old Anderson played all 16 games (7 starts) and started both of Green Bay’s playoff contests in 2003 to record regular-season career highs in tackles (78) and pass breakups (10). As a rookie in 2002, Anderson returned two of his four interceptions (114 yds.) for touchdowns and finished the year with 61 tackles (41 solo) in 14 games (11 starts).

A four-year letter winner at UCLA, Anderson played 46 career games (33 starts) for the Bruins and finished his career with 236 tackles (174 solo), eight interceptions, four sacks and 40 pass breakups. He was one of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award (nation’s best defensive back) and a second-team All-Pacific-10 Conference choice as asenior.


Anderson was named a SuperPrep and PrepStar All-West selection at cornerback for Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, Calif., after posting four interceptions as a senior. Marques Anderson was born May 26, 1979, in Harbor City, Calif.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=338&storyID=4483

[Bronco9798]

The Broncos have signed free agent SS Marques Anderson (Raiders) off waivers.

[SoCalBronco]

Shanny is prolly trying to get a scouting report on Oakland's new defensive packages this year and then he'll dump him in final cuts.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Shanny is prolly trying to get a scouting report on Oakland's new defensive packages this year and then he'll dump him in final cuts.

Yeah, because Oakland is expected to field a "Raven-like" defense this year that can win games on its own.

[shakenbake]

Is he the guy that had a real nice game against us last year at Oakland ? If I remember correctly he was about the only one playing defense that day.

[Mr. Info]

Did you know...there is already a thread about Marques Anderson

[Mr. Info]

Did you know...The Oakland Raiders traded two 2005 draft picks to the Green Bay Packers in 2004 for the rights to Marques Anderson.

[lookin' glass]

One and the same. Pounded Droughns a couple of good licks.

[Rocket 7]

Got an INT also on the same drive if I remember right

[shakenbake]

One and the same. Pounded Droughns a couple of good licks.

yea I remember he had a pretty decent game. I thought he was about the only bright spot on that team. Did he get hurt or something ?

[baja]

This spells IR for the kid from Oregon

[Bronco9798]

They were both posted at 7:05 p.m. I checked before I posted it.

[Bronco9798]

Someone can delete this one. :-))

[SouthStndJunkie]

I like what I have seen of Anderson. He can lay some lumber.

SSJ

[Rocket 7]

Can he improve our secondary? What does he bring to this team?

[jossjeff]

Someone needs to inform Al Davis that releasing every other safety on the roster will not make Derrick Gibson into a better player.

Anderson hits like a mother but can't cover for ****. The TE's in the division abused him last year. A good guy to have on the roster but not starter material IMO.

Still he can be a decent backup. I don't agree with the decision to release Anderson but whats done is done.

[DBroncos4life]

I could be wrong here but our new secondary coach may have coached him when he was a Packer.

[DBroncos4life]

Slowik, 51, most recently served as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator in 2004 and coached the team's defensive backs from 2000-03. He has eight years' experience as an NFL defensive coordinator, also working in that capacity for the Cleveland Browns in 1999 and Chicago Bears from 1993-98, and has coached five Pro Bowl selections.


It looks like he did so that may have something to do with it.

[-Slap-]

Shanny is prolly trying to get a scouting report on Oakland's new defensive packages this year and then he'll dump him in final cuts.
Way more likely that Oakland would exploit the guy (given the chance) than him giving us anything we could use. Gameplans change from week to week. Flaws in an individual player's game take much longer to iron out. Obviously Oakland feels they're well aware of Anderson's flaws and that's why they cut him. We probably picked him up because we have genuine interest in him as a player.

[SoCalBronco]

Anderson hits like a mother but can't cover for ****.

He sounds like a Bronco safety alright.

[-Slap-]

I like that Green Bay has already used the picks Crackland traded for him, though. At least they're not ditching him to get out from under some conditional consideration.

[Broncoman13]

Way more likely that Oakland would exploit the guy (given the chance) than him giving us anything we could use. Gameplans change from week to week. Flaws in an individual player's game take much longer to iron out. Obviously Oakland feels they're well aware of Anderson's flaws and that's why they cut him. We probably picked him up because we have genuine interest in him as a player.


Yeah, but he knows the audibles and what type of playcalling the offense is going to be using. Remember Lynch in the SB vs the Faid... schemes may vary from week to week but the audibles remain the same!

[DBroncos4life]

His career stats aren't that bad. Slowik knows what he can do as well. While he isn't a superstar he has started in the NFL which is something. Still the guy does have 5 more career picks then Fergy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/stats?playerId=3620

[Maximus]

I'm not surprised that the donks picked him up. He's a good run supporter, but his coverage skills leave much to be desired. He laid the wood on anyone who ventured into his area!

[DBroncos4life]

I'm not surprised that the donks picked him up. He's a good run supporter, but his coverage skills leave much to be desired. He laid the wood on anyone who ventured into his area!


I was reading that some Raiders fans wished they would have moved him to LB because of those reasons.

[Maximus]

Personally I liked Anderson. If he had a little more size he would make a good linebacker. He's a good pickup if you plan to have him in on obvious run plays... Goal line defense. There is no question that he's a hitter!

[BigPlayShay]

Good that we added depth and that he was previously coached by Slowik.

The only downside to this is that he and Mike Anderson will have both first and last names on thier jersey's. I ****ing hate that.

[Mr. Info]

Did you know....BigPlayShay hates when players have to put both their first and last name on their jerseys.

[DB-Freak]

Did you know....BigPlayShay hates when players have to put both their first and last name on their jerseys.
Did you know....you're really starting to get on my nerves. Are you a bot or a person?

[DB-Freak]

Probably not a bot, but still curious.

[DBroncos4life]

Didn't someone say that Brandon could have been traded but people started getting hurt? I wonder if this means they still plan on trading him???

[maven]

This tells me Browner is heading for IR

[Mr. Info]

Did you know...Maven has the most sexually explicit avatar in the history of the Orangemane.

[Raider Bill]

I was composing a smart assed post, but couldnt come up with one better than this (from HBoy at KFFL)

Attempting to polish previously highly thought of turds...

Taking a shot at drafting questionable character players...

Signing divison rivals waived players...



The Broncos have morphed into us...

I half expect that sawed off runt Shanahan to roll out of a 70's black Caddy with blacked out windows wearing a pimp black jogging suit and slicked back hair...


Anderson was very good in the box last season, but looked like he was running around with a Toyota strapped to his ass this offseason for whatever reasons...

Normally I'd wish him well, but considering where he ended up, here's to him waking up with a burning sensation in his pee...

[Lestat]

The only downside to this is that he and Mike Anderson will have both first and last names on thier jersey's. I ****ing hate that.


i think the rule is the player who has been on the team the longest gets initial & last name, the player who's been on the shortest has to list entire name

i could be wrong though(i remember Fox mentioning it a few years back during a Cardinals game when the QB had his entire name on the jersey)

i like the pickup since Browner is down & we need depth

[phibacka31]

I believe this is a smart pickup for the broncos, their safeties are going down and i believe he could challenge fergusson even though anderson can not cover a three legged dog. I believe he can make an impact for the broncs.

[SoCalBronco]

can not cover a three legged dog.

Thats why we were attracted to him. We seem to like woo licks more than INTs and passes defensed.

[TheReverend]

Did you know...Maven has the most sexually explicit avatar in the history of the Orangemane.

Maybe you should double check mine...

[DBroncos4life]

Thats why we were attracted to him. We seem to like woo licks more than INTs and passes defensed.


Still he has 6 career picks 4 in one year, Ferg has 1 in 6 years.

[Taco John]

Shanny is prolly trying to get a scouting report on Oakland's new defensive packages this year and then he'll dump him in final cuts.



I think Shanahan might be making plans in the event John Lynch gets suspended this year.

[Taco John]

This tells me Browner is heading for IR



The broken arm didn't do that for ya? ;)

[-Slap-]

Yeah, but he knows the audibles and what type of playcalling the offense is going to be using. Remember Lynch in the SB vs the Faid... schemes may vary from week to week but the audibles remain the same!
Do the audibles remain the same on every team from week to week? Maybe after getting boofooed in front of two billion people by John Lynch and Baby Gru the Raiders have decided its in their interest to shake things up periodically.

[footstepsfrom#27]

So if he can't cover but he can hit, let him compete as a gunner on special teams. Somebody's gotta start kickin' some tail there.

[Pat Bowlen]

Maybe you should double check mine...
Ohhhhhhh... now I get it!

[JCMElway]

Maybe you should double check mine...

Yeah, a wet pussy.

[Jetmeck]

Got an INT also on the same drive if I remember right

Every DB in our division caught at least one pass from Plummer last year, that isn't saying much about the guy....... :~ohyah!: :~ohyah!:

[Atlas]

Lesure.... Pack your bags!!!!!!!!!!!

[24champ]

Maybe you should double check mine...

hope it doesnt stink...... ::)

[Pat Bowlen]

hope it doesnt stink...... ::)
Only figuratively.

[Clockwork Orange]

He's a good run supporter, but his coverage skills leave much to be desired. He laid the wood on anyone who ventured into his area!

Sounds a lot like Kennoy Kennedy.

[watermock]

I have given my opinion that coverage safeties are the future. That's why I was hopefull about Browner. We should be able to pick Anderson's brain a little and if Slowik likes him, bring him in for depth, but if I'm Denver, I keep an eye out for some final cuts. I fully expect to see a couple OL come in for tryouts as the real hard cuts start surfacing. There are always some vets out there let go for the perennial "youth movement", and some draft choices that we might of had an eye on. Bring 'em in and workem' out and see if anything sticks. We should literally have a man in charge of that. Sundquist I imagine. He can bring in the retreads and rookie castoffs, the coaching staff can look at them and kick the losers to the curb. Works for me. The more you look at, the more likely you will find a keeper.

[baja]

I have given my opinion that coverage safeties are the future. That's why I was hopefull about Browner. We should be able to pick Anderson's brain a little and if Slowik likes him, bring him in for depth, but if I'm Denver, I keep an eye out for some final cuts. I fully expect to see a couple OL come in for tryouts as the real hard cuts start surfacing. There are always some vets out there let go for the perennial "youth movement", and some draft choices that we might of had an eye on. Bring 'em in and workem' out and see if anything sticks. We should literally have a man in charge of that. Sundquist I imagine. He can bring in the retreads and rookie castoffs, the coaching staff can look at them and kick the losers to the curb. Works for me. The more you look at, the more likely you will find a keeper.

You mean always be on the look out for players that can improve your team... What a concept!

[OrangeShadow]

Yeah, because Oakland is expected to field a "Raven-like" defense this year that can win games on its own.

LOL

[broncogary]

You mean always be on the look out for players that can improve your team... What a concept!

Yes, mock stays awake nights coming up with brainstorms like this. hmmm...

[kent156]

So if he can't cover but he can hit, let him compete as a gunner on special teams. Somebody's gotta start kickin' some tail there.


sounds good to me Anderson is no more than a special teamer no more no less

[bendog]

Thank God we didn't hire Cleveland's dback coach too!

ps, calling jarious jackson

[Raiders Rock]

Good Riddence, Yall can have him

[TheReverend]

You mean always be on the look out for players that can improve your team... What a concept!

Never change your avatar. NEVER.

[Bronco LB 59]

If you recall, Marques Anderson intercepted Jake Plummer in the 1st quarter of last year's game in Oakland and ran it back into Denver territory. Oakland kicked a field goal to take a 3-0 lead and then Denver scored 31 unanswered points in a laugher in the rain.

[Crushaholic]

If you recall, Marques Anderson intercepted Jake Plummer in the 1st quarter of last year's game in Oakland and ran it back into Denver territory. Oakland kicked a field goal to take a 3-0 lead and then Denver scored 31 unanswered points in a laugher in the rain.

interesting...I remember the INT, but I didn't know who picked it off...

[broncosteven]

Good Riddence, Yall can have him

I heard he was glad to get out of the Orange Jumpsuits & into real Orange & Blue. I think the fact that he can tackle helps our ST out. I hope to see him lay out Knee Factor & Butt-Pirate PR/KR on ST coverages.

[BigPlayShay]

Good Riddence, Yall can have him

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=4488
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Some Highlights:

All the way up until camp I was their guy," the newest member of the Denver Broncos said Wednesday, "and for some odd reason, it just all changed."

The return of Derrick Gibson -- who missed all of 2004 with a shoulder injury crowded up the Raiders' safety field. Anderson, whom the team acquired after Gibson suffered the injury, was soon the odd man out of the mix.

"I asked for the release," Anderson said.

"You know, it's almost a relief," he said. "I'm ready to be a Denver Bronco, wear the orange and blue. We see the Raiders twice this year and that's one way that I can take a little frustration out."
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If he asked for his release from the fade then I like him.

[Ballhawk]

"We see the Raiders twice this year and that's one way that I can take a little frustration out."


I think someone needs to inform im that when we play the Fade they are the one's who are usually frustrated!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I heard him interviewed on the radio tonight. He sounded too damn nice. Hope he can add soething here

[Lestat]

we should make him our official "dirty work" head hunter :D

save Lynch the fines & possible suspensions, i've seen Anderson play alot, he makes solid plays but then he goes retarded for 2 plays & makes you wonder wtf he's doing in the NFL, then he makes a big time play & your like "oh yeah"
i just hope he's a new version of Fergy

[UltimateHoboW/Shotgun]

Anybody has his stats from last year?

[Hulamau]

I was composing a smart assed post, but couldnt come up with one better than this (from HBoy at KFFL)

I like Marques Anderson and watched him a lot in the many Raider games which are broadcast in Hawaii, and the guy was pretty consistent. He was fairly decent at coverage considering he had to run around all day while the opposing QB smoked a cigar and had all day to pick out a throw with that patehtic excuse for a D-line and linebacker corp the Fade had last year.

With our new D-line and linebackers he'll look much better at coverage, and the guy can really hit. He'll learn a thing or two from Lynch and Champ as well.

I cant think of a much better pick up from training camp cuts than a guy like this. I was getting nervous realiizing that Leseur was an knee sprain away from starting at safety this year. Its all the sweeter that he'll be more than anxious to give a debriefing on the Cholelands off-season and be itchin' to lay some lumber on the silver and black when they come to town.

Having been coached by Slowik it'll be snap for Anderson to get up to speed in a couple weeks.

[24champ]

"Anytime that you can prove to somebody what they're missing, it's always a one-up for you," Anderson said.

Yeah he already circled the raider game, 10-1 odds he takes out Moss, any takers?

[Ratboy]

WELCOME ABOARD.

I think with the recent IR additions (Browner/Young) He will make the team.

John Lynch
Nick Ferguson
Sam Brandon
Marques Anderson

[Raider Bill]

I hope you run him out there when you play Oakland. This dude couldnt cover me.

[24champ]

I hope you run him out there when you play Oakland. This dude couldnt cover me.

How can you be covered when your on the sidelines with pom poms?

[Raider Bill]

How can you be covered when your on the sidelines with pom poms?


Does that even qualify as smack? More like limp wristed "smaque" from the resident idiot Brownco fan.

That Calvin pissing on something is way played out... looks like something you'd see in the back window of Chiefan's 83 Firebird

[24champ]

Does that even qualify as smack? More like limp wristed "smaque" from the resident idiot Brownco fan.

That Calvin pissing on something is way played out... looks like something you'd see in the back window of Chiefan's 83 Firebird

well speak for yourself, your avatar is pretty original too, sounds like something a 12-year old kid would say....but hey your a raidtard so we understand you have a mental capacity of a 12-year old. :poke:

[Raider Bill]

LOL don't get all worked up into a lather because your squad signed a dude that 2 teams dying for a solid Strong Safety felt wasn't worth a ****.

The Broncos really have become the Raiders, signing all these turds in the hopes of one polishing up.

[Clockwork Orange]

The Broncos really have become the Raiders, signing all these turds in the hopes of one polishing up.

That might sting a little if the Fade hadn't recently morphed into KC west.

[24champ]

LOL don't get all worked up into a lather because your squad signed a dude that 2 teams dying for a solid Strong Safety felt wasn't worth a ****.

The Broncos really have become the Raiders, signing all these turds in the hopes of one polishing up.

Well then if your going to make that comparison.... the players your team signed must be flies on turds....

http://www.thabolt.com/Pictures/Raider%20Hater/priceless.jpg

[BroncoBuff]

I have given my opinion that coverage safeties are the future. That's why I was hopefull about Browner. We should be able to pick Anderson's brain a little and if Slowik likes him, bring him in for depth, but if I'm Denver, I keep an eye out for some final cuts. I fully expect to see a couple OL come in for tryouts as the real hard cuts start surfacing. There are always some vets out there let go for the perennial "youth movement", and some draft choices that we might of had an eye on. Bring 'em in and workem' out and see if anything sticks. We should literally have a man in charge of that. Sundquist I imagine. He can bring in the retreads and rookie castoffs, the coaching staff can look at them and kick the losers to the curb. Works for me. The more you look at, the more likely you will find a keeper.

With Sam Brandon and now Marques Anderson, we're set at backup safety.

[Raider Bill]

Well then if your going to make that comparison.... the players your team signed must be flies on turds....

http://www.thabolt.com/Pictures/Raider%20Hater/priceless.jpg



Who exactly would that be, Burgess and Jasper both started on teams that went deep into the playoffs.