SoCalBronco
09-05-2005, 12:38 AM
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broncos notes
Retirement looking like Rice's next destination
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
It appears likely Jerry Rice will have decided to retire by the time he meets with Broncos coach Mike Shanahan this morning.
"That is certainly a possibility," said Jim Steiner, Rice's agent, when asked if he thought the NFL's all-time leading receiver's career was over. "That is something that could be speculated about, but a final decision hasn't been made."
The Broncos are expected to enter the regular season Sunday at Miami with wide receivers Charlie Adams and Darius Watts playing a big role. That pushes Rice, who has been bothered by a heel injury, down the depth chart.
"He wants to be a No. 3, and that's not going to happen," said Steiner, who added that if Rice leaves the Broncos, he will not look to extend his career.
"He's not going to play anywhere else," Steiner said.
Mauck may be moving
The agent for Matt Mauck, released Saturday, said the quarterback was considering some offers. He could sign elsewhere or go on the Broncos' practice squad for a second season.
"Being released was a disappointing event for Matt," agent Mark Rodgers said. "But there is a strong level of interest out there, and Matt will sleep on it before making a decision."
The Broncos, who have just two quarterbacks on their roster, are likely to bring in other quarterbacks as soon as today if Mauck doesn't return. One possibility is Rohan Davey, whom the New England Patriots shopped to the Broncos before releasing him. Chad Friehauf, a former Colorado School of Mines star, was in camp with the Broncos but was released last week.
If the Broncos wanted to have a third quarterback on the active roster, veteran Danny Kanell could return. Shanahan has said Kanell could come back if
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there were an injury.
No Denver players who were cut Saturday were claimed Sunday. Running back Quentin Griffin, linebacker Terry Pierce and defensive tackle Dorsett Davis may get looks elsewhere.
Wide receiver Triandos Luke, also cut Saturday, was planning to work out for Houston today. If Rice leaves, the team could bring back Luke if he's available.
Put on practice squad
The Broncos signed seven players to their practice squad, including four they had released: 2005 sixth-round pick Chris Myers, fellow offensive lineman Erik Pears, safety Curome Cox and fullback Brandon Miree. Also signed were running back Cedric Cobbs, cut by New England; offensive lineman Rob Hunt, a fifth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts this year; and defensive end Corey Jackson, an NFL Europe player cut by the Cleveland Browns.
Babers with Bears
Rod Babers, a cornerback Denver cut last week, signed with Chicago's practice squad. He was a fourth-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003 and played for Detroit last season.
Bill Williamson can be reached at 303-820-5450 or bwilliamson@denverpost.com.
broncos notes
Retirement looking like Rice's next destination
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
It appears likely Jerry Rice will have decided to retire by the time he meets with Broncos coach Mike Shanahan this morning.
"That is certainly a possibility," said Jim Steiner, Rice's agent, when asked if he thought the NFL's all-time leading receiver's career was over. "That is something that could be speculated about, but a final decision hasn't been made."
The Broncos are expected to enter the regular season Sunday at Miami with wide receivers Charlie Adams and Darius Watts playing a big role. That pushes Rice, who has been bothered by a heel injury, down the depth chart.
"He wants to be a No. 3, and that's not going to happen," said Steiner, who added that if Rice leaves the Broncos, he will not look to extend his career.
"He's not going to play anywhere else," Steiner said.
Mauck may be moving
The agent for Matt Mauck, released Saturday, said the quarterback was considering some offers. He could sign elsewhere or go on the Broncos' practice squad for a second season.
"Being released was a disappointing event for Matt," agent Mark Rodgers said. "But there is a strong level of interest out there, and Matt will sleep on it before making a decision."
The Broncos, who have just two quarterbacks on their roster, are likely to bring in other quarterbacks as soon as today if Mauck doesn't return. One possibility is Rohan Davey, whom the New England Patriots shopped to the Broncos before releasing him. Chad Friehauf, a former Colorado School of Mines star, was in camp with the Broncos but was released last week.
If the Broncos wanted to have a third quarterback on the active roster, veteran Danny Kanell could return. Shanahan has said Kanell could come back if
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there were an injury.
No Denver players who were cut Saturday were claimed Sunday. Running back Quentin Griffin, linebacker Terry Pierce and defensive tackle Dorsett Davis may get looks elsewhere.
Wide receiver Triandos Luke, also cut Saturday, was planning to work out for Houston today. If Rice leaves, the team could bring back Luke if he's available.
Put on practice squad
The Broncos signed seven players to their practice squad, including four they had released: 2005 sixth-round pick Chris Myers, fellow offensive lineman Erik Pears, safety Curome Cox and fullback Brandon Miree. Also signed were running back Cedric Cobbs, cut by New England; offensive lineman Rob Hunt, a fifth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts this year; and defensive end Corey Jackson, an NFL Europe player cut by the Cleveland Browns.
Babers with Bears
Rod Babers, a cornerback Denver cut last week, signed with Chicago's practice squad. He was a fourth-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003 and played for Detroit last season.
Bill Williamson can be reached at 303-820-5450 or bwilliamson@denverpost.com.