Tuesday's Cuts

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Gotta cut around 20 players on Tuesday. Who do you think?

Chris Briggs
Romar Crenshaw (PS later)
Wesley Duke
Chad Freihauf
Aaron Hunt
Raylee Johnson
BJ Johnson
Danny Kanell
Patrice Mwamba
Ben Nowland
Chuckie Nwokorie
Eric Pears
DJ Reteria
Markus Steele
Demertin Veal
Zack Wilson
Rod Babers
Louis Green
Patrick Hape
Brandon Miree

[watermock]

We brought in a specialist for this problem. He has a tommy gun.

[Sir Mawn]

what makes you think we'll do the right thing this time and cut Hape?

[bendog]

Chuckie Nwokorie

Good we already have the predator, and I can't pronounce his name either

[Atlas]

Gotta cut around 20 players on Tuesday. Who do you think?

Chris Briggs
Romar Crenshaw (PS later)
Wesley Duke
Chad Freihauf
Aaron Hunt
Raylee Johnson
BJ Johnson
Danny Kanell
Patrice Mwamba
Ben Nowland
Chuckie Nwokorie
Eric Pears
DJ Reteria
Markus Steele
Demertin Veal
Zack Wilson
Rod Babers
Louis Green
Patrick Hape
Brandon Miree

Looks good but I think Louis Green sticks

[watermock]

Remember when the Predator took out that drug dealer in the back alley?

"Man, you guys need to take it easy on that stuff...*cough cough...*

He opens the door and a flood of smoke pours out. Classic.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Looks good but I think Louis Green sticks

He has to beat out Predator, Pierce, Burns and Sykes for one of two or three spots.

Unless Meyers or someone can displace Leach as long snapper, Hape or Jackson go this week or next. Shanahn does Hape a favor and gives him an extra week to find a new team.

[Atlas]

He has to beat out Predator, Pierce, Burns and Sykes for one of two or three spots.

Unless Meyers or someone can displace Leach as long snapper, Hape or Jackson go this week or next. Shanahn does Hape a favor and gives him an extra week to find a new team.

He won't be in the first round of cuts. I'm thinking Burns gets cut and signs as a coach.

[Crushaholic]

I don't think Kanell will be among the first round of cuts. My instincts (and that's all they are) are telling me that Shanahan is still deciding on whether to keep Mauck or Kanell and won't make that decision until he has to. Pretty good list, otherwise...

[DBroncos4life]

Looks good, but some how I think Hape sticks around again this year. I don't know why we would keep Jackson over Hape. If I thought that Jackson would make it a year without breaking then I would keep him but thats not going to happen.

[Atlas]

Looks good, but some how I think Hape sticks around again this year. I don't know why we would keep Jackson over Hape. If I thought that Jackson would make it a year without breaking then I would keep him but thats not going to happen.

PLEASE NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's time for Hape to go and hopefully take Leach with him!!!

[Bronco LB 59]

Unless Meyers or someone can displace Leach as long snapper, Hape or Jackson go this week or next. Shanahn does Hape a favor and gives him an extra week to find a new team.

Today's Denver Post hinted that Nate Jackson's job is quite safe despite his nagging hamstring problem:

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_2974634

Tight ends

This position appears set. Stephen Alexander (who has been playing in single tight end sets), Jeb Putzier and Nate Jackson should all have active roles. All three are exceptional receivers. If the Broncos go into a four-receiver set, it doesn't have to be all receivers.

Two days ago, the Broncos inked Jackson to an extension through the 2006 season.

[Hotrod]

I don't think Kanell will be among the first round of cuts. My instincts (and that's all they are) are telling me that Shanahan is still deciding on whether to keep Mauck or Kanell and won't make that decision until he has to. Pretty good list, otherwise...

Exactly. And I will be shocked if common sense that DK (even thou I dont like him) says Shanny will keep the only backup on the roster with game experiance. Mauck will either make waiver to the Practice squad or land in another team.

[Pezman]

I hate to see my Adopt-a-Bronco get cut, but there are some indications that he might either be traded, or outright cut fairly soon.

[Bronco LB 59]

I hate to see my Adopt-a-Bronco get cut, but there are some indications that he might either be traded, or outright cut fairly soon.

Who might that be? Jashon Sykes?

[Pezman]

Who might that be? Jashon Sykes?

Whoops. I forgot to say Jashon... but yeah, there are new reports coming out about him from a couple of Broncos beatwriters.

Broncos | Sykes Pressed to Make Roster
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:38:06 -0700

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos LB Jashon Sykes will have trouble making the roster considering the surprising depth at the linebacker position for the team. The team could try to trade him to another team.

[Hotrod]

Whoops. I forgot to say Jashon... but yeah, there are new reports coming out about him from a couple of Broncos beatwriters.

Broncos | Sykes Pressed to Make Roster
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:38:06 -0700

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos LB Jashon Sykes will have trouble making the roster considering the surprising depth at the linebacker position for the team. The team could try to trade him to another team.

I would rather trade Pierce for a 5th rounder or a shoe string then cut Sykes but Im prolly just Buffs bias ;D

[Hotrod]

Am I a bad Bronco fan or are am I not the only one that does not even know some of the people on Big Guys list. ???

[Ballhawk]

Isn't Mwamba a roster exemption til the final cutdown?

[Pezman]

I would rather trade Pierce for a 5th rounder or a shoe string then cut Sykes but Im prolly just Buffs bias ;D

Problem with Sykes is that we are in year 3 of the great Sykes project and with the exception of a bit of face time that he saw last year, he really hasnt been able to quite shine in the eyes of Shanny and staff to really make much of an impact.
I hate to see him earmarked for waiver wire fodder but considering our depth at LB, and the need to shore up spots at other defensive spots, it wouldnt suprise me to see him end up not making it out of August in a Broncos uni. Hell, I'm just proud that he has made it this far along after his injury a few years ago.

[Rocket 7]

Isn't Mwamba a roster exemption til the final cutdown?
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8563142

[Pezman]

Am I a bad Bronco fan or are am I not the only one that does not even know some of the people on Big Guys list. ???

That lumps you in my catagory as "fan" and not enthusiast ROFL! I admit, I've been losing track of some names this year more and more since I've been so damned sidetracked with being sick and my photography.

Oh well, Hotrod, you and I can be cheerleaders and leave the real meat and potatoes to the real uber-NFL geeks like SoCal and Mediator ;)

[Hotrod]

That lumps you in my catagory as "fan" and not enthusiast ROFL! I admit, I've been losing track of some names this year more and more since I've been so damned sidetracked with being sick and my photography.

Oh well, Hotrod, you and I can be cheerleaders and leave the real meat and potatoes to the real uber-NFL geeks like SoCal and Mediator ;)

Thats why I love the Mane I read great takes from those guys (and others) ;D

[Crushaholic]

I would rather trade Pierce for a 5th rounder or a shoe string then cut Sykes but Im prolly just Buffs bias ;D

hater... :cuss: Ha!

[Hotrod]

hater... :cuss: Ha!

LOL it really comes down to Kansas or CU whats a fella to do ;D

[Sodak]

I would rather trade Pierce for a 5th rounder or a shoe string then cut Sykes but Im prolly just Buffs bias ;D


Would you like french fries with that? ;)

[orange 4 life]

pretty accurate list.

there's no way kanell gets dumped in the first cuts, and its unlikely hape or green would be either, but other than that i agree.

as for the mention of cutting hape early so he could hook on with another team, i'd agree with that as a possibility EXCEPT for the fact that jackson is hurt right now, and even if he wasnt, you dont want to release a guy like that and then have alexander or putz have a serious injury the next week.

[BroncoBuff]

Gotta cut around 20 players on Tuesday. Who do you think?

Chris Briggs
Romar Crenshaw (PS later)
Wesley Duke
Chad Freihauf
Aaron Hunt
Raylee Johnson
BJ Johnson
Danny Kanell
Patrice Mwamba
Ben Nowland
Chuckie Nwokorie
Eric Pears
DJ Reteria
Markus Steele
Demertin Veal
Zack Wilson
Rod Babers
Louis Green
Patrick Hape
Brandon Miree

Sounds reasonable . . . but I'm still pulling for Luis Green to beat out Pierce!

[Ballhawk]

pretty accurate list.

there's no way kanell gets dumped in the first cuts, and its unlikely hape or green would be either, but other than that i agree.

as for the mention of cutting hape early so he could hook on with another team, i'd agree with that as a possibility EXCEPT for the fact that jackson is hurt right now, and even if he wasnt, you dont want to release a guy like that and then have alexander or putz have a serious injury the next week.

If Hape gets cut it will be because of Leach stepping up, not Nate IMO. Khan said that Leach had a very impressive camp catching the ball, so maybe that makes Hape expendable.

[Broncoman13]

I don't think Kannell gets cut yet. No way the Broncos want to use Mauck and BVP for 2 Quarters each in the final preseason game. Kannell will get cut but not until the trim down to 53.

[Ray Finkle]

you forgot MoC....

[watermock]

It's time to start lopping off heads.

[orange 4 life]

If Hape gets cut it will be because of Leach stepping up, not Nate IMO. Khan said that Leach had a very impressive camp catching the ball, so maybe that makes Hape expendable.

oh im not disputing that or even getting into the whys and hows.
frankly i think hape WILL get cut this year, but i dont think it will be in
the first round, simply because it doesnt make sense to get rid
of a player like him before you verify that the guys in front of him
will go into the season healthy.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Kannel gets cut if Shanahan has made his decision to go with a young QB(s) as the backup(s). Vets are cut all the time at the first cut down to give them a chance to find another team before the season starts.

[orange 4 life]

Kannel gets cut if Shanahan has made his decision to go with a young QB(s) as the backup(s). Vets are cut all the time at the first cut down to give them a chance to find another team before the season starts.

i just dont see that shanahan could already have his mind made up.

i think he's waffling between keeping three or two.
if its two, kanell would get the boot and you get mauck back on practice squad (and God help us if plummer gets hurt)
if its three, i gotta think kanell stays and mauck goes back to the practice squad or gets an outright release.

im sure shanny is sympathetic to kanell wanting time to latch on somewhere, but i just dont think he's made his mind up yet, which means kanell stays for now.

[Mediator12]

That lumps you in my catagory as "fan" and not enthusiast ROFL! I admit, I've been losing track of some names this year more and more since I've been so damned sidetracked with being sick and my photography.

Oh well, Hotrod, you and I can be cheerleaders and leave the real meat and potatoes to the real uber-NFL geeks like SoCal and Mediator ;)

Thanks Pezman! That's the nicest backhanded comment I have had all summer ;D Damn I miss seeing clients. Three more days until "He said, she said" resumes :pray:

[maven]

Gotta cut around 20 players on Tuesday. Who do you think?

Brandon Miree

What the hell are you waiting for Mike.... Make the damn cuts already!

[Mediator12]

I think denver has four NFL Europe Exemptions and Patrice Mwamba is an extra PS player, Being the NFL GEEK that I AM! That makes 15 on TUE.

[baja]

All I can say is I really hope Nat jackson makes the team.

[bloodsunday]

Sucks having depth... who do you cut. See linebacker, cornerback, and running back. Since we are into specialists (long snapper, kickers) something's gotta give. I'd imagine Denver makes run at keeping only 2 QBs again and putting Mauck on the PS. I wonder if they would cut Duke in the first round of cuts as well. Since they intend to put him on the PS, don't they keep him until the last possible moment so he can play in the final preseason game?

[Endy]

LOL it really comes down to Kansas or CU whats a fella to do ;D


Whoa big fella! That's Kansas State. KU players don't make it to the NFL.

[-Slap-]

I can't see Hape or Green getting cut.

[bloodsunday]

I can't see Hape or Green getting cut.
Agreed. Hape usually makes the team in the last game. I doubt Louis Green or Miree go in the first round either.

[Kaylore]

Great thread. It's threads like this that I love the mane for. I think Leach, Burns, Jackson, and Coleman are on the team. Kannell is gone, Mauk is PS. Green might not make final cuts with Sykes, Burns, Cukwurah and Pierce as locks. You also gotta wonder if Jackson edges Hape out, but then we wonder that every year and it doesn't change the fact that they keep him. The only thing is that Tim Brewster is the new kid on the block so maybe his opinion of who should stay and go will shake things up a bit. We'll see, I guess.

The other thing is that these second string Tight Ends were used as the slot receiver a good deal in camp, so you got to wonder if we don't go 5 wideouts this season and keep extra tackles and running backs.

[wabbit]

...Green might not make final cuts with Sykes, Burns, Cukwurah and Pierce as locks. You also gotta wonder if Jackson edges Hape out, but then we wonder that every year and it doesn't change the fact that they keep him...

The deciding factor between Green & Sykes will be Special Teams play.

Watch the two perform against Indy...should be an indicator...not the deciding factor mind you, but if one is a major player in disrupting returns or blocking...that's your guy.

One has to go, unfortunately, and Green has gotten better & better the last couple of Training Camps...Sykes, however, has that speed.

Shanahan really likes Patrick Hape, and don't forget that he's a load as a goal-line FB.

With the development of Kyle Johnson, I'm not sure sure Patrick has that security to fall back on any longer, so he may be one of those painful cuts for Shanahan.

[DBroncos4life]

The deciding factor between Green & Sykes will be Special Teams play.

Watch the two perform against Indy...should be an indicator...not the deciding factor mind you, but if one is a major player in disrupting returns or blocking...that's your guy.

One has to go, unfortunately, and Green has gotten better & better the last couple of Training Camps...Sykes, however, has that speed.

Shanahan really likes Patrick Hape, and don't forget that he's a load as a goal-line FB.

With the development of Kyle Johnson, I'm not sure sure Patrick has that security to fall back on any longer, so he may be one of those painful cuts for Shanahan.


What are your thoughts on Adam Schefter's reports that MoC is on the way out? Also what do you think about Denver turning down a trade that could send Dayne to the Eagles?

[wabbit]

What are your thoughts on Adam Schefter's reports that MoC is on the way out? Also what do you think about Denver turning down a trade that could send Dayne to the Eagles?

I specifically asked about Clarett to one individual, shall we say, connected to the Broncos, who said Clarett was 'front & center' on potential cut lists...and that was a week ago today (Friday)...so, no-one has really kept tight-lipped about the fact that it just aint happenin' with this kid.

So, to answer your question...Schefter is only picking up on the vibes that no-one seems too shy to put out there.

As for Dayne...I wasn't aware that the Broncos have turned down a potential trade. I won't be arrogant enough to assume I'm aware of every moment-by-moment occurrence at Dove Valley, but I would hope that I would have heard about this...I haven't...doesn't mean it isn't true, just that I haven't heard it reported or even spoken.

I would have thought Mike Anderson might be the better fit for Philly, but hey, who's to argue?

[BroncoBuff]

Kannel gets cut if Shanahan has made his decision to go with a young QB(s) as the backup(s). Vets are cut all the time at the first cut down to give them a chance to find another team before the season starts.


How can he NOT go with BVP?

Pay no mind to the hype, BVP really is NAILS!

My earlier take: (BVP) he scrambles with authority, makes people miss, keeps his head up and his eyes scanning, has the pump-fake down cold, and can FLY (at least for a QB not named Vick). I'm not exagerating, either. And he's had 2 TD passes DROPPED by Darius Watts (the 49ers TD pass to Watts was dropped, but the Texans TD pass to Watts actually wasn't a drop - his second foot was on the line).[/quote]

Kannell is a G H O S T

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S O M E T I M E S ... the hype is correct!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I think denver has four NFL Europe Exemptions and Patrice Mwamba is an extra PS player, Being the NFL GEEK that I AM! That makes 15 on TUE.

I'm sure you are right and I am not sure exactly how many are on teh current roster. Maybe I should have added a couple more controversal names just to get the juices flowing. :)

[BroncoBuff]

Gotta cut around 20 players on Tuesday. Who do you think?

Chris Briggs
Romar Crenshaw (PS later)
Wesley Duke
Chad Freihauf
Aaron Hunt
Raylee Johnson
BJ Johnson
Danny Kanell
Patrice Mwamba
Ben Nowland
Chuckie Nwokorie
Eric Pears
DJ Reteria
Markus Steele
Demertin Veal
Zack Wilson
Rod Babers
Louis Green
Patrick Hape
Brandon Miree

You forgot Darius Holland!!!

[Pezman]

I specifically asked about Clarett to one individual, shall we say, connected to the Broncos, who said Clarett was 'front & center' on potential cut lists...and that was a week ago today (Friday)...so, no-one has really kept tight-lipped about the fact that it just aint happenin' with this kid.

So, to answer your question...Schefter is only picking up on the vibes that no-one seems too shy to put out there.

As for Dayne...I wasn't aware that the Broncos have turned down a potential trade. I won't be arrogant enough to assume I'm aware of every moment-by-moment occurrence at Dove Valley, but I would hope that I would have heard about this...I haven't...doesn't mean it isn't true, just that I haven't heard it reported or even spoken.

I would have thought Mike Anderson might be the better fit for Philly, but hey, who's to argue?

Wabbit, my only thought is do we even bother showcasing Clarett next week assuming he makes the cut? I've got to wonder if we shouldnt be utilizing the time with Tatum and Ron Dayne at this point, rather than even try to keep up any flickering hopes that MoC will be in a Broncos uni beyond next week.

[Odysseus]

I think denver has four NFL Europe Exemptions and Patrice Mwamba is an extra PS player, Being the NFL GEEK that I AM! That makes 15 on TUE.

Can you help me find a long snapping coach? I've decided that I want to see if I can get Alec a job as Denver's long snapper. Come on! I bet he would be really good!

Can you imagine Alec hooked up to a helmet cam talking crap the whole game? Imagine him during interviews. What a coup. I'd do it just to see him make the first cut down day. What position would Alec play anyways?

[watermock]

Some genetic cross between Howard Cosell, Mike Tyson, and Cheech.

[Smilin Assassin]

As for Dayne...I wasn't aware that the Broncos have turned down a potential trade. I won't be arrogant enough to assume I'm aware of every moment-by-moment occurrence at Dove Valley, but I would hope that I would have heard about this...I haven't...doesn't mean it isn't true, just that I haven't heard it reported or even spoken.

I would have thought Mike Anderson might be the better fit for Philly, but hey, who's to argue?


Dayne not taking a single snap saturday makes me think maybe there's a trade in the works?

Wouldn't wanna see someone you're potentially going to trade get hurt right before all the I's are dotted.

Just a thought.

[OrangeShadow]

i wanna see wesley duke make it