View Full Version : Broncos Sign Chad Mustard
chawknz
09-08-2007, 05:31 PM
CBS reports the Broncos have signed Chad Mustard.
"The team signed tackle Chad Mustard after cutting him on Sept 1st. They cut Adam Meadows."
Kaylore
09-08-2007, 05:51 PM
Good bye, Adam Meadows, ye fragile waste of space. :wave:
TheDave
09-08-2007, 05:56 PM
Beleive it or not Tackle just got thinner...
Kaylore
09-08-2007, 05:59 PM
Beleive it or not Tackle just got thinner...
No. If anything it's a wash because a tackle that can play is better than one that cannot, even if the latter is more talented and more experienced. I think it's basically a lateral move, though Mustard is a better blocker than people think.
peacepipe
09-08-2007, 06:10 PM
No. If anything it's a wash because a tackle that can play is better than one that cannot, even if the latter is more talented and more experienced. I think it's basically a lateral move, though Mustard is a better blocker than people think.
Exactly, wasn't Matt Lepsis a TE converted to LT. Hopefully Mustard follows in his footsteps & makes a differance.
TheDave
09-08-2007, 06:13 PM
No. If anything it's a wash because a tackle that can play is better than one that cannot, even if the latter is more talented and more experienced. I think it's basically a lateral move, though Mustard is a better blocker than people think.
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months. Unless Adam Meadows was injuer more than we knew this move seriously concerns me.
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months. Unless Adam Meadows was injuer more than we knew this move seriously concerns me.
No worries we will be under marshall law before the season is half over.
SonOfLe-loLang
09-08-2007, 06:16 PM
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months. Unless Adam Meadows was injuer more than we knew this move seriously concerns me.
I'm going to assume the coaching staff had more insight into this move than we did.
BigPlayShay
09-08-2007, 06:17 PM
Where's SoCal?
BigPlayShay
09-08-2007, 06:18 PM
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months.
See NFL Europe thread (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=60357) regarding Matt Lepsis. He played his first snaps at Tackle in Europe (3 months) and then was a key reserve in 1998. Has started since then. I would trust the staff with this decision.
TheDave
09-08-2007, 06:21 PM
See NFL Europe thread regarding Matt Lepsis. He played his first snaps at Tackle in Europe (3 months) and then was a key reserve in 1998. Has started since then. I would trust the staff with this decision.
I'm glad you guys are confident... This worries me. all i can say is that our rookie better heal before anyone gets injured.
SoCalBronco
09-08-2007, 06:23 PM
Where's SoCal?
Right here. Sup?
Kaylore
09-08-2007, 06:24 PM
No worries we will be under marshall law before the season is half over.
I don't understand. Is that some kind of reference to Brandon Marshall?
TheDave
09-08-2007, 06:25 PM
I don't understand. Is that some kind of reference to Brandon Marshall?
WRP forum... inside joke.
BlaK-Argentina
09-08-2007, 06:27 PM
Man... where's Hotrod? This news will make his year.
BigPlayShay
09-08-2007, 06:27 PM
Right here. Sup?
Woops, I meant HotRod. Mustard makes the roster, HotRod called it.
Winner: HotRod
chawknz
09-08-2007, 06:29 PM
Here's the link
http://cbs4denver.com/sports/local_story_251180209.html
BigPlayShay
09-08-2007, 06:29 PM
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=7161
Tackle Shuffle: Meadows Out, Mustard In
By Andrew Mason
DenverBroncos.com
AMHERST, N.Y. -- Less than 24 hours before opening the regular season against the Buffalo Bills, the Broncos continued tweaking their roster, re-signing Chad Mustard while releasing offensive tackle Adam Meadows to make room.
Mustard had been waived at the roster deadline seven days earlier following his training-camp conversion from tight end to right tackle. He played extensively on the offensive line during the preseason games against Dallas and Arizona, particularly in the loss to the Cowboys when injuries to Meadows, Ryan Harris and Matt Lepsis whittled down the team's complement of tackles.
Meadows, who was signed during 2006 training camp, had worked his way up to the first team this summer, moving onto the No. 1 unit during the week of practices against the Cowboys. But during the afternoon session on Aug. 16, he injured his calf muscle during move-the-ball work towards the end of practice.
He did not return to the practice field for the remainder of training camp and would not play throughout the rest of the preseason. Erik Pears, who had been working with the first unit prior to Meadows' ascension, returned to right tackle and would subsequently begin the regular season on the first team at the slot.
Prior to this summer, Mustard's experience at tackle in the NFL came during 2006 organized team activities, when the Broncos worked him out at the position before moving him back to tight end. He subsequently made the team's 2006 roster at the position and started towards the end of the season when the Broncos opened some games in two-tight end formations.
Mustard, who was primarily a short-yardage and goal-line tight end last year, also lined up as an eligible receiver for a goal-to-go play in the preseason loss to the Cowboys on Aug. 18. He becomes the second former Broncos tight end to make the roster as a tackle in the last three years; Dwayne Carswell made the 53-man roster in 2005 after playing tight end for 11 seasons. Left tackle Matt Lepsis also has tight end work on his résumé, but his duties at the position came at the University of Colorado.
Heading into the regular season, the Broncos now have four tackles -- Lepsis, Pears, Mustard and Harris, who has been sidelined with back problems since the Broncos' second week of training camp. Harris, a third-round pick from Notre Dame, did not play in the preseason.
That One Guy
09-08-2007, 06:40 PM
At least if things fall apart, we can always put Graham there. We gave him all that money for SOMETHING...
Odysseus
09-08-2007, 06:48 PM
We are whisper thin at OL. I think the would rather bring Chad along for the ride and the added depth at TE isn't going to hurt anything.
Seamus
09-08-2007, 06:51 PM
Quite the low and high Mustard has gone through. Have the turk call you out, then a couple weeks later get back into the organization. The real meaning of Not For Long.
Play you *** off!
footstepsfrom#27
09-08-2007, 07:13 PM
I know Adams sucks but is there some reason we couldn't sign a real tackle instead of Mustard? Somebody's got a waiver wire guy that at least looks the part.
Do any of you remember when I was harping on the depth of our OT spot before the draft? Now you know why.
BigPlayShay
09-08-2007, 07:27 PM
I know Adams sucks but is there some reason we couldn't sign a real tackle instead of Mustard? Somebody's got a waiver wire guy that at least looks the part.
Do any of you remember when I was harping on the depth of our OT spot before the draft? Now you know why.
Uh, Mustard knows our system. This is not his first stint playing Tackle. Some waiver wire guy won't know the system.
cutthemdown
09-08-2007, 07:40 PM
good now we have something to blame season on if it goes south.
footstepsfrom#27
09-08-2007, 07:43 PM
Uh, Mustard knows our system. This is not his first stint playing Tackle. Some waiver wire guy won't know the system.
We're no longer the only zone blocking scheme. Didn't the Falcons or Packers cut any OT's? Mustard's to skinny to play tackle. On the bright side he's probably twice as good as Georgina Foster.
Jetmeck
09-08-2007, 09:14 PM
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months. Unless Adam Meadows was injuer more than we knew this move seriously concerns me.
This is the best they could find on the scrap heap. Please
Jetmeck
09-08-2007, 09:16 PM
I know Adams sucks but is there some reason we couldn't sign a real tackle instead of Mustard? Somebody's got a waiver wire guy that at least looks the part.
Do any of you remember when I was harping on the depth of our OT spot before the draft? Now you know why.
Dead straight. This guy is a waste. Jay might as well take a knee to save himself if this guy actually sees playing time in a real game. He sucked against scrubs. This is a joke, right ?
uk bronco
09-08-2007, 09:49 PM
the pack cut kevin barry who's got a lot of experience
edit: he's been picked up by houston
falcons cut these tackles
Bo Lacy http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/492988
Leander Jordon http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/187576
This just highlights our needs at OT. I don't think much of Harris as well. As Kaylore stated, I would rather have a player that will actually log gametime than one who is getting injured every damn time somebody breathes on him. It would be hard to argue that Meadows has more upside vs. Mustard. Also, Kuper can play OT from what i've heard in a pinch.
We really need to invest another draft pick in this position. Preferably a high one.
broncocalijohn
09-08-2007, 11:27 PM
Sorry Kaylore but i refuse to believe that a converted TE can master the tackle position in a few weeks or months. Unless Adam Meadows was injuer more than we knew this move seriously concerns me.
i agree. Though he got injured late last year, his experience is what our offense needed. I question this move unless he is more seriously injured as The Dave pointed out.
broncocalijohn
09-08-2007, 11:28 PM
is Foster available to come back from Detroit? (insert STFU John here)
Dos Rios
09-08-2007, 11:30 PM
I love the move. Been thinking Mustard is Lepsis 2.0 for some time. Give him two more years
What I wonder is what this says about Ryan Harris. Is he healthy enough, and shown enough, to be the first OT backup?
TheDave
09-08-2007, 11:32 PM
Also, Kuper can play OT from what i've heard in a pinch.
We really need to invest another draft pick in this position. Preferably a high one.
Until Kuper can hold on to the starting Gaurd spot, I'm a little leary of seeing him at tackle.
But regardless we need to add some depth this offseason.
Atlas
09-08-2007, 11:33 PM
the pack cut kevin barry who's got a lot of experience
edit: he's been picked up by houston
falcons cut these tackles
Bo Lacy http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/492988
Leander Jordon http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/187576
The Falcons no longer run the zone blocking scheme.
Mustard will be just fine.
screamingeagle7
09-08-2007, 11:47 PM
OK - I don't chime in often here but time to do so on this one. I played pretty close attention to the oline in the last 2 preseason games and I thought Mustard played very well. I thought he maintained excellent footwork and was getting pretty reasonable drive on his run blocking. Yes, he will need to bulk up a little but he may have a future at tackle. I thought he was clearly better than any of the tackles after Lepsis (and this includes Mr. Pears). I am glad the Broncos brought him back.
Odysseus
09-08-2007, 11:53 PM
I am guessing the Raiders were going to pick him up. I guess they are going to steal both our offensive and defensive junk.
If you have two tackles that suck but know your system I think it's better to pick the one with the upside and the one who can play TE.
Kaylore
09-08-2007, 11:56 PM
I think Mustard is an upgrade over Meadows just because he doesn't have as much mileage and he isn't fragile. Mustard isn't ready now to play tackle, but by keeping on the team through the season and into the offseason he can be much better depth next year for cheap.
Odysseus
09-09-2007, 12:02 AM
OK - I don't chime in often here but time to do so on this one. I played pretty close attention to the oline in the last 2 preseason games and I thought Mustard played very well. I thought he maintained excellent footwork and was getting pretty reasonable drive on his run blocking. Yes, he will need to bulk up a little but he may have a future at tackle. I thought he was clearly better than any of the tackles after Lepsis (and this includes Mr. Pears). I am glad the Broncos brought him back.
Great first post! Welcome to the Orangemane.
We are in the minority in this view so shields up. I wonder if the Broncos had planned on hiding him in the open or if it was one of gaffs we never hear about until later.
Dedhed
09-09-2007, 12:11 AM
I don't see the issue here given that Meadows was bound to be inactive for a majority of the time. Mustard has far greater long term potential and can be used in the goal line set immediately as a TE. He's healthy, which Meadows has never been, and we need a healthy body in the early weeks until Ryan Harris is fit enough to fill a reserve role.
Everything about this makes perfect sense to me.
TotallyScrewed
09-09-2007, 12:42 AM
I could see the writing on the wall for Adam Meadows. I did think he was a great pick-up but it was soon very obvious that his body had too many miles for the NFL. He must have tore something up in that calf (achilles??).
If the Broncos have to have Mustard at tackle you can bet that he'll get help...either directly with Graham on his shoulder or a fullback chipping. It's the same help that Meadows would have needed. The problem is that this adds pressure to Lepsis, in that the TE and/or Fullback won't be available to help him; he's on an island.
The Broncos may play a lot of six man o-line this season...Grahams' value just went through the roof.
footstepsfrom#27
09-09-2007, 01:17 AM
OK - I don't chime in often here but time to do so on this one. I played pretty close attention to the oline in the last 2 preseason games and I thought Mustard played very well. I thought he maintained excellent footwork and was getting pretty reasonable drive on his run blocking. Yes, he will need to bulk up a little but he may have a future at tackle. I thought he was clearly better than any of the tackles after Lepsis (and this includes Mr. Pears). I am glad the Broncos brought him back.
You waited almost a year and a half to post and it was CHAD MUSTARD that got you to do so? :kiddingme ROFL! What's your take on Wesley Malard? ;D
Anaximines
09-09-2007, 02:14 AM
hahahah
ZachKC
09-09-2007, 02:15 AM
Thats a great f'ing name.
BroncoBuff
09-09-2007, 03:20 AM
Meadows doesn't suck guys ... he was promoted to 1st team TWICE - last year and this year.
And c'mon, cut on Friday before a game? It's obvious what the problem is ... he won't play hurt. He jaked it outta the league for a couple years ... then last year, just days after being promoted ahead of Foster, he jaked it for the rest of the season .... this year just days after being promoted ahead of Erik Pears he jaked ot the rest of pre-season. He wouldn't practice this week, so Shanny cut his losses.
The guy can play, or he wouldn't have been named starter two yeasr running.
footstepsfrom#27
09-09-2007, 03:30 AM
Meadows doesn't suck guys ... he was promoted to 1st team TWICE - last year and this year.
The guy can play, or he wouldn't have been named starter two yeasr running.
Two words for ya...Georgina Foster. notsofast
DukeWoody
09-09-2007, 03:47 AM
I could see the writing on the wall for Adam Meadows. I did think he was a great pick-up but it was soon very obvious that his body had too many miles for the NFL. He must have tore something up in that calf (achilles??).
If the Broncos have to have Mustard at tackle you can bet that he'll get help...either directly with Graham on his shoulder or a fullback chipping. It's the same help that Meadows would have needed. The problem is that this adds pressure to Lepsis, in that the TE and/or Fullback won't be available to help him; he's on an island.
The Broncos may play a lot of six man o-line this season...Grahams' value just went through the roof.
Your user name suits our OT position to the "T" at this point in time...
BroncoBuff
09-09-2007, 04:28 AM
The timing of this cut suggests anger ...
Odysseus
09-09-2007, 05:12 AM
The timing of this cut suggests anger ...
Shanahan has been doing a lot of these lately....
Send Tatum to Detroit and bring that guy Foster with him.
I don't care if we only draft four guys. Don't bring in anybody that doesn't stick.
Moss if your buddy hits the newspaper you are in the doghouse with him.
Brandon I think today would be a good day for you to get out there and play.
Ben we are going to get you some more tests. Ben? Why don't his eyes focus?
Tell Nalen that was a real nice Interview (smiles)
Tell Mr. Kennedy his services are no longer required. Throw away that sixth.
I don't care where Warren goes just get him out of here for a fifth.
Tell Meadows to pack his crap. Get Chad on the phone. Tell him RFN!
You are right but It's the NFL. It's what they do.
chrisp
09-09-2007, 05:52 AM
I agree that tackle depth is a concern, but lets not forget we still have Cliff Washburn on the PS, so he can be moved up if anyone goes down. He must be at least as good as someone else's waiver-wire trash, he will know the system after all.
All Mustard needs to do is to get us out of trouble for a quarter or two. Bear in mind we don't rotate the OL the same way we rotate the DL, so all we really need most of the time is two healthy starters.
I refuse to believe he is a 'proper' back-up tackle. He's been put there to learn the position and maybe see time on a few tackle-eligible plays.
Does anyone have a view on Washburn? Its very common for the broncos to groom promising young OL on the PS, so they must see something in the guy....
Hogan11
09-09-2007, 08:58 AM
Shanahan has been doing a lot of these lately....
Send Tatum to Detroit and bring that guy Foster with him.
I don't care if we only draft four guys. Don't bring in anybody that doesn't stick.
Moss if your buddy hits the newspaper you are in the doghouse with him.
Brandon I think today would be a good day for you to get out there and play.
Ben we are going to get you some more tests. Ben? Why don't his eyes focus?
Tell Nalen that was a real nice Interview (smiles)
Tell Mr. Kennedy his services are no longer required. Throw away that sixth.
I don't care where Warren goes just get him out of here for a fifth.
Tell Meadows to pack his crap. Get Chad on the phone. Tell him RFN!
You are right but It's the NFL. It's what they do.
Personally, I love it. Shanahan has the style Ha!
broncogary
09-09-2007, 10:30 AM
Also, I believe the Broncos don't have to guarantee Meadows contract since he was cut before the first game. They can always bring him back on a week-to-week basis.
I'm pretty sure Mustard's minimum contract is less than Meadows.
Our roster depth is a mess. Well along the O-line and at LB's...
Malcontent
09-09-2007, 06:50 PM
He's my adopted Bronco. Do us proud big guy!