ShanAHAN Press Conference @ Noon

[Rascal]

Sounds like something is up.

It will be on DenverBroncos.com.

Can somebody listen in a tell us what's up?

[Los Broncos]

Sounds like something is up.

It will be on DenverBroncos.com.

Can somebody listen in a tell us what's up?

I dont have any sound or i would, is that noon denver time?

[Los Broncos]

nm

[Odysseus]

Somebody on this?

[Rascal]

Sorry, yes it is MST.

[Hotrod]

What could this be about?

[Rock Chalk]

Its about the draft.

So my assumption is, we moved up. Shanny wouldnt have had a press conference to tell people we moved down. I think we traded the next four years picks away to move up to 2.

[Crushaholic]

What could this be about?

It might have something to do with this weekend. It's not like Shanahan to keep the Broncos draft order the way it is...

[Los Broncos]

Its about the draft.

So my assumption is, we moved up. Shanny wouldnt have had a press conference to tell people we moved down. I think we traded the next four years picks away to move up to 2.

WOW

[Hotrod]

Its about the draft.

So my assumption is, we moved up. Shanny wouldnt have had a press conference to tell people we moved down. I think we traded the next four years picks away to move up to 2.

I'll puke

[maven]

What could this be about?

Hopefully a trade up to #2 overall.

[Hotrod]

Make it #6 and Willis ;D

[Stormontheplains]

Just across the bottom of the screen on espn 2 states houston has swopped pick's with the denver broncos.

[BroncoInferno]

In the unlikely event we move up to #2, I doubt it will happen until Detroit is on the clock. Otherwise, the Raiders may take Johnson and then what?

[bronco militia]

http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/open/broncos/live/broncospress.rm&proto=rtsp&rbnkey=1

[maven]

broncomania is saying it's the #10

[BroncoInferno]

Just across the bottom of the screen on espn 2 states houston has swopped pick's with the denver broncos.

Sweet! What are the terms?

[Rock Chalk]

OK Im tuning in, will give a rundown

[maven]

FROM KFFL.com, VERY RELIABLE!!!


Texans | Team to move down in draft
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:45:45 -0700

Neil Stratton, of Inside the League, has learned that the Houston Texans, as rumored previously, will swap first-round draft picks with the Denver Broncos in this year's NFL Draft Friday, April 27, in exchange for Denver's second-round pick, No. 56 overall. With the Texans' first- and second-round picks, the team is considering four players: Utah FS Eric Weddle, Ohio State WR Anthony Gonzalez, USC WR Dwayne Jarrett and Florida S Reggie Nelson.


Broncos | Team to trade up in draft
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:30:36 -0700

Neil Stratton, of Inside the League, has learned that the Houston Texans, as previously rumored, will swap first-round draft picks in this year's NFL Draft with the Denver Broncos Friday, April 27, in exchange for the Broncos' second-round pick, No. 56 overall. The Broncos would select Mississippi LB Patrick Willis.

[BroncoInferno]

Wow! The one 2nd round pick is all we lose? Still armed with the two 3rds and all picks for 2008, nice!

[Rock Chalk]

Bah, sound sucks. Cant hear.

[55CrushEm]

Wow! The one 2nd round pick is all we lose? Still armed with the two 3rds and all picks for 2008, nice!

No kidding !!! The #56 pick is worth 340 points.....yet we just moved up 500 points from #21 to #10.

[BizzyBone7]

can anyone else not hear a word hes saying in the conference?

[DeuceOfClub]

Bah, sound sucks. Cant hear.

Me too, no audio.

[Odysseus]

Willis?!?!?! YES!

[Rock Chalk]

WTF is Kubes doing?

Granted, Im glad this is great for Denver, but Kubes coulda got more out of that trade then swapping firsts and taking the second rounder.

[drail 24 48]

booyahkasha! (sp?)

[MechanicalBull]

Now the question is since this was done today is if this was just the first step to move up again or will we stay at 10. They didn't give up that much to move up as I thought.

[Man-Goblin]

Piece of crap audio...I have my volume turned all the way up but it is still too low to be audible.

[Crushaholic]

It appears Shanahan just took Kubiak to the cleaners. WOW...:notworthy

[maven]

Well I can see Shanahan, but no audio. Anybody read lips?

[DomCasual]

The only problem I have with the validity of this report is the Willis thing. How would they know that? Why in the world would Shanahan tell anyone who he was targeting, based on what we know about how he does things. I don't doubt the pick swap, but I almost tend to believe that since Willis has been mentioned, there is virtually no chance he's the guy.

[MileHighMagic]

Yeah, I don't understand why Kubes would agree to this unless he and Mike have a verbal agreement to something else down the line. I'll take it though.

[DenverDuo]

http://www.9news.com/video/player_live_16x9.aspx
Clear audio

[Dutch]

I think ESPN stated our first and a third (didn't day which) this year, and our second next year. Oh, and Shanny is required by the league to do a presser before the draft as are all teams now.

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[BroncoInferno]

The only problem I have with the validity of this report is the Willis thing. How would they know that? Why in the world would Shanahan tell anyone who he was targeting, based on what we know about how he does things. I don't doubt the pick swap, but I almost tend to believe that since Willis has been mentioned, there is virtually no chance he's the guy.

If they were trading up with only one guy in mind, the move would not happen until Houston was on the clock and they could be guaranteed that player. Making the move now, they've almost certainly got a list of 2-4 guys at that spot they will be happy with.

[MechanicalBull]

The only problem I have with the validity of this report is the Willis thing. How would they know that? Why in the world would Shanahan tell anyone who he was targeting, based on what we know about how he does things. I don't doubt the pick swap, but I almost tend to believe that since Willis has been mentioned, there is virtually no chance he's the guy.

That's what I was thinking. It's all hearsay but no one is going to show their hand just yet.

[Rascal]

Can somebody please tell us what is said for those that can't listen?

[16slayer24]

willis could get picked before v #10 tommorrow will tell

[DomCasual]

Nothing about a trade.

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason

Live from the Pre-Draft Press Conference
April 27th, 2007 - 12:01pm by Andrew

Bon giorno from the media room here at Dove Valley, a four-sided enclosure that, for all practical purposes has been my home for the past few days in preparation for the draft. We’re here awaiting the first pre-draft press conference of the Mike Shanahan era, which is also his first presser of any ilk since the season-wrap session back in February.

Today’s session is mandated by the league; every team must now hold a pre-draft session; the Broncos were one of the few teams that did not have a pre-draft media briefing last year.

12:00 P.M. Punctual, as always.

12:01 P.M. Says it’s “sometimes” a little more difficult to move back in the draft than to move up … Also says that even though the team doesn’t pick on day 2 until the sixth round, the pick “isn’t a whole lot different” than the one in the fifth that was dealt to Detroit.

12:02 P.M. When asked whether there’s a chance they’ll move up, Shanahan plays his cards close to the vest, but says that the team “will not move up just to move up.”

12:03 P.M. On middle linebacker: “The opportunity to put D.J. in the middle — we’d like to do that,” he said. Says that the new defensive scheme involves more man-to-man coverage than in the past.

12:04 P.M. Says Williams “fits the middle linebacker mold pretty easily” and that it will be “natural for him to make that transition.” … “I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t step up.”

12:05 P.M. In his first public comments on Al Wilson since the release, says the decision was “tough,” and that he doesn’t know if Wilson will play again. Shanahan declined to go into detail about whether the move was based more on the salary cap, the condition of Wilson’s neck or his performance. “I would never go into detail which one it was,” Shanahan said.

12:07 P.M. On returns, says that Brandon Marshall will have the chance to compete for duties there.

12:08 P.M. Back to the draft; Shanahan says that safety, wide receiver and defensive line are each “deeper than it his been.”

12:09 P.M. MST Says that according to the doctors, Brandon Stokley will be ready by the start of training camp.

12:10 P.M. On Javon Walker: “I don’t know if you ever get over it … But Javon’s been working extremely hard in the offseason program … He’s leading the pack; he’s doing great … He’s looking extremely good right now; his attitude is great and hopefully he keeps on getting better.

12:11 P.M. Need versus best available player in the draft. “I think everybody looks at need first … I think a lot of times people will reach for a guy because of need and it comes back to haunt them. There’s a fine line as to what you want to do.”

12:11 P.M. On Georgia Tech’s Calvin Johnson: “He has all the things you look for … extremely bright … just a class act.”

12:12 P.M. On the offseason so far: Says he thought the team needed to address tight end and running back depth and did so with Daniel Graham and Travis Henry … Says that a veteran backup quarterback was essential … On Montrae Holland: “Here’s a guy that I thought the world of when he was with New Orleans … When he did start (there) I was very impressed. It’s hard to find those guys early in the draft and in the middle rounds.”

12:14 P.M. Says that Alvin McKinley can swing around to both tackle and end, and that defensive tackles Amon Gordon and Antwon Burton fit the new defensive scheme better than they did the one utilized last year.

[Hotrod]

If they were trading up with only one guy in mind, the move would not happen until Houston was on the clock and they could be guaranteed that player. Making the move now, they've almost certainly got a list of 2-4 guys at that spot they will be happy with.

Exactly

Willis BABY :yep:

[Rascal]

Can somebody please tell us what is said for those that can't listen?

[Hoosier Bronco]

Seems like they are targeting a group of players and expect at least one to be there at ten (Okoye, Willis, Carriker, Anderson, Landry). Otherwise they wouldn't pull trigger until they knew they one they wanted was there at 10.

[maven]

Now does Denver have enough ammo to move up to #2 overall?

[MechanicalBull]

I can't hear the press conference so did they give up a 2nd rounder or something else. This is from a Texan fan According to Cold Pizza, the Texans have traded the 10th pick to the Broncos for their 1st, 3rd, and a pick next year.

So what did Denver give up?

[RkyMtnThunder]

The only problem I have with the validity of this report is the Willis thing. How would they know that? Why in the world would Shanahan tell anyone who he was targeting, based on what we know about how he does things. I don't doubt the pick swap, but I almost tend to believe that since Willis has been mentioned, there is virtually no chance he's the guy.



I agree. Obviously the trend with Denver has been to take someone no one knew they were after.

Start thinking about names NOT associated to Denver interests...

Landry? Its pretty well known we could use help at safety so maybe even this is too obvious? But this would be nice if he fell to #10!

Petersen? I know we signed Henry. But IMO he is a quality veteran stop gap and not a true marquis RB. Shanny has been seeking his #1 guy ever since we let Portis go and may be resigned to the possibility that we cant just throw any rookie or retread in there and expect monster results. Perhaps Henry was insurance that we could fall back on a solid 1,200 yard guy if we couldnt draft an 1,800 yard guy?


(edit: PS - Shanny just reffered to Henry as 'depth' in the press conf - not that it really means anything, but he didnt name him the unquestioned starter either)

The Texans would be so bent if they traded a slot where they could have taken Petersen because they were under the impression Broncos wanted someone else. (willis)


Willis would be great! But yeah, too obvious. And I think thats kind of the point (smokescreen)


Anyway - other names NOT tied to denver in any mock draft or rumor? We know our guy has not been mentioned - thats how its been the last few years so I dont expect it to be any different this year.

[DenverBrit]

So far, there is no confirmation of a trade....sounds like it MIGHT happen if the player they want is available.


Mason's blog.

12:02 P.M. When asked whether there’s a chance they’ll move up, Shanahan plays his cards close to the vest, but says that the team “will not move up just to move up.”

[55CrushEm]

I think ESPN stated our first and a third (didn't day which) this year, and our second next year. Oh, and Shanny is required by the league to do a presser before the draft as are all teams now.

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WTF ?!? #21, #56, and #86....for #10 would be an even swap.

Now we're also giving them our SECOND rounder next year ?!?! AND the #86 could actually be #70 ?!?

Sounds like WE are getting fleeced .......

[Dutch]

Mike stated that they have NOT even talked to Houston.

[Vegas_Bronco]

Says Cutler is a working out everyday and LOVEs the game. "He's only going to get better with his attitude and ...love of the game". Throwing every day to WR's , TE's and RB's.

This pick will either make or break our defense for the next 5 years IMHO. Let's just make it count for what we've given up to get here. I don't care who it is or what position he plays, let's just see him in the Pro Bowl in 2-3 years OK!!

[maven]

So was there a deal or no deal?

[MechanicalBull]

So all this hoopla just turned into a standard pre-draft press conference I guess.

[Hotrod]

Mike stated that they have NOT even talked to Houston.


Um so the deal is that there is not deal.

[rovolution]

Good. We moved ahead of the 49ers, which is extremely important since they are targeting similiar players as us (ie Willis).

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

None of the radio stations covered the press conference live and there is nothing about a trade on any of the local news sites. If there is a deal, it hasn't been announced by the Broncos.

[BizzyBone7]

Mike stated that they have NOT even talked to Houston.

Didnt he say HE didnt talk to them, but when they asked if Sundquist did he smiled and said "Now you guys are catching on."

[Man-Goblin]

Actually, Shanahan said "I" have never talked to Houston then went on to say something about having to be careful what he says so he doesn't "get caught in a fib".

Then, when pressed a little bit more and asked something along the lines of 'If you haven't personally talked to Houston then does that mean someone else has?'

Then Shanahan replied, "See, now you guys are catching on".

[long beach bronco]

It's a done deal, now the real target is number 2. We will now give detroit our #10, #3 and next years number 1 so that we can get Mr. Johnson. That's what i think. Tomorrow is going to be big.

[MechanicalBull]

Didnt he say HE didnt talk to them, but when they asked if Sundquist did he smiled and said "Now you guys are catching on."

Just one of the many reason why I F'n love Shanahan.

[chaz]

Wow!

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Can anyone provide a link showing its a done deal?

[Inkana7]

Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on?

[Dukes]

This just made things even more confusing. Which was Shanny's objective I'm sure.

[CBF1]

Hummmmm.... From what I can see, Denver has not moved up. Why don't we wait until the Bronco's actully announce IF anything has happened.

[MechanicalBull]

From what it sounds like that no trade has been announced am I right?

[That One Guy]

Did anyone else think it was odd that Marshall is being mentioned as a returner next year? Visions of Seattle TDesque returns keep playing in my mind. That could work out well.

[U GOT JACKED UP]

Nothin has went down. Texans will see who is on the board first before the trade happens. If Adrian is there they trade won't happen.

[Bob]

This thread is an example of why I hate the last few days leading to the draft

[Hotrod]

Hummmmm.... From what I can see, Denver has not moved up. Why don't we wait until the Bronco's actully announce IF anything has happened.


Um duh because they wont announce it until tomarrow and the OM wont be functioning again until the middle of next week do to traffic issues. ;D

[BizzyBone7]

Clayton was just on and said they reports have leaked out, but nothing has been done. He said that if Adams or Peterson are on the board they're going to pick one.

[RkyMtnThunder]

Nothin has went down. Texans will see who is on the board first before the trade happens. If Adrian is there they trade won't happen.

Thats a good point.

But on the other hand, Texans might not know what may still be available at #10 if the trade is happening so Broncos can parlay #10 into #2...

In that scenario, the Texans would give up #10 before Lions were off the clock - so they would have no idea who could be there if they stayed put.

I doubt that happens (parlay #10 to #2 for Denver), but its been discussed and we know the Broncos had serious interest in that slot.

[bloodsunday]

Here's what he said:

Blah, blah, blah.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Maybe Kubes is just playing doubles with Shanny to ef with the rest of the teams above them...every one of these "leaks" is different. So far the only credible report we know is true is the one Shanny admited to, that they had a deal on the table for the #2 and Detroit backed out. That tell you volumes about who they want though.

BTW...Jerry Jones has all but flat out admitted he wants Johnson also. Today he was on the radio and said he was interested in makinig two trades to get up high enough to take a reciever in the top 10....that's Johnson.

It's going to be crazy...

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Did anyone else think it was odd that Marshall is being mentioned as a returner next year? Visions of Seattle TDesque returns keep playing in my mind. That could work out well.

Yes, I noticed that. I don't see it. He doesn't have the kind of quickness that is usually required.

[Rock Chalk]

Good thing neither Adams or Peterson will be there at 10.

[Turf Shaman]

This thread is an example of why I hate the last few days leading to the draft

Yeah it's far more interesting to talk about what they did rather than the hundreds of possibilities of what they might do, none of them likely true.

[That One Guy]

Yes, I noticed that. I don't see it. He doesn't have the kind of quickness that is usually required.

He's not uber-fast but he has the break the tackle ability. I think a player who can break tackles can be more consistent in the face of bad blocking than a player with blazing speed who could be tripped up by the shoe laces... and we all know Denver can provide the bad blocking...

[Hercules Rockefeller]

FROM KFFL.com, VERY RELIABLE!!!


Texans | Team to move down in draft
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:45:45 -0700

Neil Stratton, of Inside the League, has learned that the Houston Texans, as rumored previously, will swap first-round draft picks with the Denver Broncos in this year's NFL Draft Friday, April 27, in exchange for Denver's second-round pick, No. 56 overall. With the Texans' first- and second-round picks, the team is considering four players: Utah FS Eric Weddle, Ohio State WR Anthony Gonzalez, USC WR Dwayne Jarrett and Florida S Reggie Nelson.


Broncos | Team to trade up in draft
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:30:36 -0700

Neil Stratton, of Inside the League, has learned that the Houston Texans, as previously rumored, will swap first-round draft picks in this year's NFL Draft with the Denver Broncos Friday, April 27, in exchange for the Broncos' second-round pick, No. 56 overall. The Broncos would select Mississippi LB Patrick Willis.

No KFFL is not very reliable because they don't report a damn thing. All KFFL does is report in very small blurbs, that often take entire articles out of contest, what other real journalists report.

[Tredici]

It's doubtful Kubiak and Shanahan are talking. Highly likely Ted Sundquist and one RICK SMITH (formerly of Denver Bronco management) are speaking plenty.

Never hurts to place someone high up in someone else's organization...

[-Slap-]

What could this be about?

Some people around here owe Jim Kowalski an apology.......:~ohyah!:

[Bob]

Yeah it's far more interesting to talk about what they did rather than the hundreds of possibilities of what they might do, none of them likely true.

I dont mind speculation, its just that when I first started reading this slow moving thread, I thought we had just stole the 10th pick, only to find out that Shanny really didn't say squat.

[Broncojef]

I somehow think Shanny has secured the #2 spot. Listening closely to him in the press conference he mentioned going after known guys if you know they are going to be All-Pros despite having depth. That reaks of CJ and the #2 slot and he's the only slam dunk All-Pro in this draft at this point. My money says Shanny has the #2 and won't announce in until the Raiduhs take their QB.

[-Slap-]

Everybody knows Shanahan doesn't tip his hand about who he's going to select before the Draft. He knows people will automatically assume Patrick Willis is a smoke screen and nobody will believe him.

What better time to pull off the old criss cross and select none other than SEC Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Willis!?!

Abso-freaking-lutely BRILLIANT!

[Broncojef]

He basically had a press conference for no reason today...what did he say? I say the conference was a grand decoy to put to rest trading up talk while in fact having something done should his guy be there at #2 or #10. He used the media to falsely propogate his failure to make a deal out, for absolutely no reason on the surface. This a huge game that will unfold in 10 hours!!!

[jossjeff]

I somehow think Shanny has secured the #2 spot. Listening closely to him in the press conference he mentioned going after known guys if you know they are going to be All-Pros despite having depth. That reaks of CJ and the #2 slot and he's the only slam dunk All-Pro in this draft at this point. My money says Shanny has the #2 and won't announce in until the Raiduhs take their QB.


What are you gonna give up to get to #2 overall?

From #21 all the way to #2 in this draft?

Even with an extra 3rd it's a dream.

A nice dream to have but a dream nonetheless.

[Broncojef]

What are you gonna give up to get to #2 overall?

From #21 all the way to #2 in this draft?

Even with an extra 3rd it's a dream.

A nice dream to have but a dream nonetheless.


Look I have no idea...I also don't have a clue why he held that press conference do you?? Just trying to guess what the mastermind is up to.

[BigPlayShay]

The most interesting part of the press conference was how much he talked about the Defensive Tackles and what they currently have as far as personell. People are over looking the size we might have if Burton realy plays at 325 as Shanahan said he can play at, and how he an Gordon fit the scheme better than last years scheme.

Makes me think they are targetting a Tackle :wiggle:

[-Slap-]

Another good thing about leaving 21 is now all possibility of Joe Staley in round one is gone.