Needa Pass Rush
05-04-2007, 09:05 AM
Herc had a small mention on this yesterday buried in another thread. Just wanted to give it a higher profile for all my Buffalo friends..... especially Sarah. :P
CU's Fenton signs with Broncos
By Gary Baines
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Mark Fenton's top priority is making an NFL roster, but whether he sticks with a team this year or not, he realizes learning valuable lessons along the way could pay dividends down the road.
Fenton, the former All-Big 12 center for the University of Colorado, on Wednesday signed a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos. There, he'll get to watch and work with one of the best centers in the NFL, five-time Pro Bowler and 13-year veteran Tom Nalen.
"He's ready to go down there and compete," said Kevin Robinson, Fenton's Boulder-based agent with Ascent Sports Management. "The Broncos have an excellent veteran offensive line and Nalen is one of the best centers around. Mark is looking forward to learning from Tom and trying to make the team."
Fenton, who started only five games as a senior after breaking a leg during a Sept. 23 gameat Georgia, wasn't drafted over the weekend and originally was considering Tampa Bay and Kansas City as teams with which to sign a free-agent deal. But then a team much closer to Fenton's college home expressed interest.
"I think the Broncos got an opportunity to reassess Mark," Robinson said. "They didn't have many second-day picks (one) and they had a chance to consider some of the other offensive linemen that were available. Mark definitely fits their system, with their zone run-blocking scheme. He's very excited about going there. It's a great opportunity."
Robinson said Fenton, a coaches' first-team All-Big 12 center as a junior, is 100 percent healthy roughly seven months after breaking his leg.
Broncos add 5 others
The Broncos announced the signing of five other rookie free agents: former Auburn guard Tim Duckworth, former Florida defensive tackle Steven Harris, former Hampton receiver Marquay McDaniel, former Wisconsin safety Roderick Rogers and former Texas running back Selvin Young.
CU's Sanders on watch list
CU junior center/guard Daniel Sanders is among 46 candidates named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the 2007 season.
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to the top center in college football. This is the third straight year the Buffs have had a player on the Rimington Watch List.
Sanders started 11 games at right guard for the Buffs as a sophomore in 2006. He finished third among CU offensive linemen with 655 plays from scrimmage.
This spring, Sanders switched between center and guard.
© 2006 Daily Camera and Boulder Publishing, LLC.
CU's Fenton signs with Broncos
By Gary Baines
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Mark Fenton's top priority is making an NFL roster, but whether he sticks with a team this year or not, he realizes learning valuable lessons along the way could pay dividends down the road.
Fenton, the former All-Big 12 center for the University of Colorado, on Wednesday signed a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos. There, he'll get to watch and work with one of the best centers in the NFL, five-time Pro Bowler and 13-year veteran Tom Nalen.
"He's ready to go down there and compete," said Kevin Robinson, Fenton's Boulder-based agent with Ascent Sports Management. "The Broncos have an excellent veteran offensive line and Nalen is one of the best centers around. Mark is looking forward to learning from Tom and trying to make the team."
Fenton, who started only five games as a senior after breaking a leg during a Sept. 23 gameat Georgia, wasn't drafted over the weekend and originally was considering Tampa Bay and Kansas City as teams with which to sign a free-agent deal. But then a team much closer to Fenton's college home expressed interest.
"I think the Broncos got an opportunity to reassess Mark," Robinson said. "They didn't have many second-day picks (one) and they had a chance to consider some of the other offensive linemen that were available. Mark definitely fits their system, with their zone run-blocking scheme. He's very excited about going there. It's a great opportunity."
Robinson said Fenton, a coaches' first-team All-Big 12 center as a junior, is 100 percent healthy roughly seven months after breaking his leg.
Broncos add 5 others
The Broncos announced the signing of five other rookie free agents: former Auburn guard Tim Duckworth, former Florida defensive tackle Steven Harris, former Hampton receiver Marquay McDaniel, former Wisconsin safety Roderick Rogers and former Texas running back Selvin Young.
CU's Sanders on watch list
CU junior center/guard Daniel Sanders is among 46 candidates named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the 2007 season.
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to the top center in college football. This is the third straight year the Buffs have had a player on the Rimington Watch List.
Sanders started 11 games at right guard for the Buffs as a sophomore in 2006. He finished third among CU offensive linemen with 655 plays from scrimmage.
This spring, Sanders switched between center and guard.
© 2006 Daily Camera and Boulder Publishing, LLC.