Fergy is Out!!

[plummershelper]

Broncos | Ferguson expected to miss remainder of season
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:51:02 -0800

ESPNews reports Denver Broncos SS Nick Ferguson (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

[12th man]

****!!! I don't believe this ****! This is huge. Who will take his place? Paymah?

[sirhcyennek81]

Not that huge, allows a younger, faster player into the secondary. Could be Cox, maybe Abdullah.

:Broncos:

[bronco militia]

cox

[plummershelper]

Who's filling in now? This really hurts with Gonzo, Stevens, and Gates coming up, plus VD will probably be healthy by the time we play the 9ers. Could be trouble.

[SoDak Bronco]

This sucks..someone will need to step up.

[Barry Ramey]

Cox probably starts in his place. Abdullah may get more time too.

[sirhcyennek81]

Who's filling in now? This really hurts with Gonzo, Stevens, and Gates coming up, plus VD will probably be healthy by the time we play the 9ers. Could be trouble.

Is Gonzalez playing on thursday?

:Broncos:

[SoDak Bronco]

Safety must be addressed in the first 3 rounds of next years draft, we are thin as a slice of ham from fareway.

[Hugga Bunch]

Oh thank god... I thought you meant the Black Eyed Peas' singer was "OUT"... as in "not into men"... on second thought... that's hot!!
http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Fergie-Got-Engaged-With-Josh-Duhames-2.jpg

[plummershelper]

There was a quote from Jason Dunn in a KC article. He said Gonzo told him he would be ready, so I'd plan for him and hope it's a fluke. Could Browner be coming back?

[theAPAOps5]

Well isn't that a kick in the balls. Defenders dropping like flies. I blame San Diegos cut blocking O-Line, dirtiest bunch of wusses I have ever seen....

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Marshall and Hixon played Safety in college ;D :stirstir:

[SoDak Bronco]

Browner won't get a look before someone we already have on the team. Likely it will be Cox starting next to Lynch. Shoate, Paymah, or Fox will likely get more time in the Nickle packages.

[rugbythug]

In Reality He has be MIA most of the season.

[Rascal]

He played rest of the game on it, why can't he play the rest of the year.

Cowboy up.

[orangenblue]

Not that huge, allows a younger, faster player into the secondary. Could be Cox, maybe Abdullah.

:Broncos:


Your kidding right? It is huge.

[OrangeShadow]

wow could this week get any worse?

[Hugga Bunch]

wow could this week get any worse?

Losing to the Chiefs? thwack

[azbroncfan]

I think Cox or Abdullah can step in and do well.

[sirhcyennek81]

Your kidding right? It is huge.


27th in Pass defense. How can a faster player hurt?

:Broncos:

[Barry Ramey]

I'm not sure this is that big a loss anyway. Ferguson has made some plays here and there, but he's on the other side of 30, was an undrafted free agent who played little on like 2-3 other teams before the Broncos and not exactly threatening to make any Pro Bowl rosters. I feel bad for him that's he out, but I'm not sure we'll notice that much.

[Rascal]

I guess the defensive/coyer apologists have their excuse.

[Rock Chalk]

Not that huge, allows a younger, faster player into the secondary. Could be Cox, maybe Abdullah.

:Broncos:

YTeah, not huge news at all.

Like they said with Brandon being out. Allows a younger guy in there.

Meanwhile with Brandon out, Gates made huge plays when Rivers finally started to throw to him.

Ferguson is way better than this board gives him credit for and a LOT better than anyone beneath him.

This is a blow to an already battered secondary.

[SportinOne]

Ferguson was a good helper in the run game and put some hits down now and again... but you forget that he tends to choke in pass coverage.

I say let someone step up. Cox might be the guy, too bad Brandon went down.

Or, we could make Lynch the strong safety which is what he's more suited for anyway, and put Foxworth at free safety. Or better yet, make Bailey the free safety... He pretty much plays the third safety position anyway.. his man is covered so he's always looking to help someone else. god he is good. anyway, I think Cox will step up.

[sirhcyennek81]

YTeah, not huge news at all.

Like they said with Brandon being out. Allows a younger guy in there.

Meanwhile with Brandon out, Gates made huge plays when Rivers finally started to throw to him.

Ferguson is way better than this board gives him credit for and a LOT better than anyone beneath him.

This is a blow to an already battered secondary.


Its huge because we lose a veteran player and put in a younger, less experienced guy. The offset is the younger guy usually has more range and speed. I think Cox/ Abdullah will do well, maybe force Denver to do things that may help the secondary more then hurt it. We will see.

:Broncos:

[Guessed]

Due to their age and inevitable declining performance, Lynch and Fergy will need to be replaced in the next year or two. Fergy being out the remainder of the year magnifies this need and accelerates the evaluation process for their replacements. Obviously the team will be looking for a safety on the first day of the draft this year and I wouldn't be shocked to see them look for a bargain bin free agent as well.

[sirhcyennek81]

Due to their age and inevitable declining performance, Lynch and Fergy will need to be replaced in the next year or two. Fergy being out the remainder of the year magnifies this need and accelerates the evaluation process for their replacements. Obviously the team will be looking for a safety on the first day of the draft this year and I wouldn't be shocked to see them look for a bargain bin free agent as well.


ND has a safety by the name of Zubikowski. Not bad. *Edit* He can also return punts.


:Broncos:

[Crushaholic]

Well, that sucks. There goes my Adopt-A-Bronco...:pity:

[SoDak Bronco]

I have a source that says Denver scouts have been looking at this kid from Wyoming. He also returns punts for the Cowboys, and would be a great 2nd round pick. I hope we get him..

John Wendling, S, ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.orangemane.com/BB/ /><st1:State w:st=<st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> (6-1, 220) | previous: 20
He's a key performer on the Cowboys defense that ranks, statistically, as one of the best in the nation. Wendling can run under 4.40 in the 40-yard dash and has a 41-inch vertical leap. He's also one of the most intelligent players in all of college football.

from: Mel Kypers ESPN Big Board

[Los Broncos]

Well isn't that a kick in the balls. Defenders dropping like flies. I blame San Diegos cut blocking O-Line, dirtiest bunch of wusses I have ever seen....

lol

[Rascal]

This is the draft to get a D-lineman with players such as:
Gaines Adams
Quinn Pitcock
Quentin Moses
Ray McDonald
Victor Abiamiri
Amobi Okoye
Tim Crowder
Demarcus Tyler
Lamarr Woodley

All who have a decent chance of going in the first round.

Wouldn't be opposed to a safety, just prefer to make sure we get teh D-line answered first and foremost.

[BizzyBone7]

i dont see that big of a deal with this, someone said in a thread before, that whenever Cox is on the field he makes a play.
This is the kind of player that is exciting to watch, the kind that is always near the ball, evident on kickoffs and punts and that pittsburgh game (i believe, all the games are starting to run together.) So im kind of excited to see what some of these guys can do.

[yerner]

Its def. a big deal. Still, it gives someone the chance to make some money. THis has to mean another Db gets picked up. Too bad Troy Vincent got signed by the skins.

[youcandoit1687]

I have a source that says Denver scouts have been looking at this kid from Wyoming. He also returns punts for the Cowboys, and would be a great 2nd round pick. I hope we get him..

John Wendling, S, ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.orangemane.com/BB/ /><st1:State w:st=<st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> (6-1, 220) | previous: 20
He's a key performer on the Cowboys defense that ranks, statistically, as one of the best in the nation. Wendling can run under 4.40 in the 40-yard dash and has a 41-inch vertical leap. He's also one of the most intelligent players in all of college football.

from: Mel Kypers ESPN Big Board

sounds intriguing...good hips? thats a lot of weight to run a 4.4 and jump 41. fundamentally sound?

[youcandoit1687]

maybe the skins will want to trade archuleta after the year? he is afterall the highest paid safety i think. bwhahaha i say they give us a first rounder and pay half his paycheck

[Hoosier Bronco]

I would rather see Cox to help in pass coverage. Too many times I see Ferguson "watching" as players catch passes in his area.

[Requiem]

It hurts the team, but Ferguson is old and not that great anyways.

If your sources are true, Wendling would be a nice addition to the Broncos in the late-second, early third-round of this draft.

[orange crusher]

Looks like it's time for my adopt-a-bronco to step up.

[Pezman]

Argh! The way the secondary is going, we need every able body to contribute. Losing Fergy makes an already depleted lineup that much more difficult to matchup against.

Guess I'll be hoping Curame can step up and kick some ass.

[-Slap-]

I guess the defensive/coyer apologists have their excuse.

Plummer never had an excuse. Unless being a gutless choking dog is a viable alibi.

[Dedhed]

I think losing Fergy will even out. I think guys like Cox and Abdullah bring more playmaking potential to the table, but they'll also blow assignments that will open the D up to more big plays. It will come down to which occurs more often.

I think this was Fergy's last year as the starter anyway, but it does suck to lose him.

[plummershelper]

Report: Broncos safety Ferguson out for season

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According to KDVR-TV, team sources said Ferguson tore cartilage in his left knee in Sunday's home loss to the San Diego Chargers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=sdg). The station said recovery from the type of injury Ferguson sustained usually takes eight to 10 weeks, meaning he is most likely out for the season.
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[bpc]

I'm not that upset about this. I think we have lacked playmaking ability from our safeties all season... yes, this include Lynch. All I've seen both of them do is take bad angles and miss tackles recently.

This is good because it gives us a serious chance to take a look at Abdullah and Cox. I think both have a lot more upside than Ferguson. I think this situation will be much like Pears coming in at tackle.

If they don't play up to par, we'll get a chance see what we need in the offseason.

Ferguson is average at best.

[Hotrod]

Plummer never had an excuse. Unless being a gutless choking dog is a viable alibi.

LOL

This is a huge deal. This game like it or not is the season. 7-4 and 2 back of the chuggers and tied with the chefs means were F'd.

[Iowanian]

Thats terribly unfortunate.

Isn't that the 2nd starting safety Denver has lost to a knee this year?

your depth chart must be hurting in the secondary.

I do think Gonzalez will play.

[Hotrod]

Some people crack me up Ha!.....Na its not a big deal hell Shanny & company were playing the 3rd or 4th best safety and leaving cox and company on the sidelines just to piss you off. Ya thats the ticket he was just out there because we know Shanny hates to play the best 11. This is actually GREAT news.......Ha!

[SoDak Bronco]

Denver's Defense isn't going to be better, it continues to be decimated by injuries, and a pass rush that can't get to the QB on a consisten basis. Time to bring back that all out BLITZ.

[philiptr2]

I dont like seeing Fergie go down. He may not be the greatest cover Safety, but he is one of the smartest defensive players on the team. I think that Curome Cox could be a spark to the defense. He is definatly a playmaker, but also a gambler. He brings a cornerbacks attitude to the safety possition. He may not be a heavy hitter, but he is a ball hawk. Foxy becomes the nickle back now, which could give us match-up issues against some of the better TEs.
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/7976/adoptabroncwo1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Does anyone remember against NE in the playoffs when Cox got under a punt and called for a fair catch while on the coverage team? That made me laugh out loud. He is definately an intertaining player...and my adopt-a-Bronco!

[Drek]

I dont like seeing Fergie go down. He may not be the greatest cover Safety, but he is one of the smartest defensive players on the team. I think that Curome Cox could be a spark to the defense. He is definatly a playmaker, but also a gambler. He brings a cornerbacks attitude to the safety possition. He may not be a heavy hitter, but he is a ball hawk. Foxy becomes the nickle back now, which could give us match-up issues against some of the better TEs.

Foxy was our nickel back most of the SD game, and got owned by Gates in the 4th quarter.

Ferguson is a smaller loss than Sam Brandon, who was the key to our big nickel formation and taking fast TEs out of the game. Cox will do fine filling in for Fergy, who watches too many plays happen in front of him and has lost a step over his already slow '05 season.

[~Crash~]

YTeah, not huge news at all.

Like they said with Brandon being out. Allows a younger guy in there.

Meanwhile with Brandon out, Gates made huge plays when Rivers finally started to throw to him.

Ferguson is way better than this board gives him credit for and a LOT better than anyone beneath him.

This is a blow to an already battered secondary.


how true the guy is solid and everyone is down on him BS the guy is going to be missed!!!!!!!

[Hogan11]

I was never a big Fergy fan...although he did seem to improve to me over the past year or so. I've liked what I've seen of Cox thus far...hopefully he can continue to play well and speed up Denver's increasingly cement footed safety position as a result.

[Clockwork Orange]

Offseason target:

http://www.comcastsportsnet.com/images/content/eagles/112705-lewis_pick1.jpg
http://www.courierpostonline.com/galleries/EAGLES121502/images/eagles02.jpg

So let it be written, so let it be done.

[SoCalBronco]

Bob continues to be all class.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=3572321#post3572321

[penguintheory]

With Ferguson out for the year and Lynch looking toward retirement next year, I'd say S/DB is a position we'll be looking to draft high with in 2007...

In other news, Archuleta's been a big disappointment with his new team...

[BroncoBuff]

I think Cox or Abdullah can step in and do well.

I'm not sure about Abdullah, but Curome Cox is one of my favorite guys. It will be good to see him play ... in fact, I'll bet he holds on to the job all year.

[UKBronco]

Ian Gold would make a fine safety! 8') ;)

[Hotrod]

Ian Gold would make a fine safety! 8') ;)


LOL na hes to small

[Drek]

If we're looking for a future safety Tom Zibikowski is a perfect choice. Tackles well, very fast, has great hands and ball skills, even returns punts. I've been saying for about a year now that I hope we take him this year.

[DeuceOfClub]

Anyone knows, who get his (Nick Ferguson) spot on the roster?

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Bob continues to be all class.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=3572321#post3572321

I expected better from you.

[smalltowngrll]

According to KFFL Cox will start tomorrow.

and

The Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) announced the signing of free agent S Quentin Harris (http://www.kffl.com/player/6319/nfl) (Giants).

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

FIXED!

[UKBronco]

According to KFFL Cox will start tomorrow.

and

The Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) announced the signing of free agent S Quentin Harris (http://www.kffl.com/player/6319/nfl) (Giants).The Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) announced the signing of free agent S Quentin Harris (http://www.kffl.com/player/6319/nfl) (Giants).

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

He's so damned good, we signed him twice! :thumbs:

[smalltowngrll]

He's so damned good, we signed him twice! :thumbs:

LOL...oops. Stupid copy/paste. I gotta blame something...It would NEVER be user error! :angel: