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02-24-2008, 03:52 AM
Playing elsewhere is one of Lynch's options for 2008
By The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 02/23/2008 11:09:07 PM MST
INDIANAPOLIS — There is a chance veteran safety John Lynch doesn't retire, yet doesn't play with the Broncos in 2008.
The Broncos have offered Lynch a revised contract for the upcoming season. Lynch has three options: return to Denver, retire or decline the new contract and sign elsewhere.
Lynch has one season left on his contract at $3 million. The Broncos are offering a reduced deal. The two sides are continuing to negotiate and the talks remain amicable.
Lynch, 36, is highly regarded at Dove Valley, and the Broncos want him back.
The situation likely will be resolved by March 4, when Lynch is due a roster bonus. Regardless of whether Lynch returns or not, the safety is expected to be a priority position for Denver in free agency.
Looking at Rogers.
According to two sources close to the situation, Denver is in the exploration process of looking at Detroit defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Lions general manager Matt Millen said Friday he would listen to offers for Rogers, who has been seeking a trade. At least a handful of teams are expected to be in play for him.
Denver long has been an admirer of Rogers, who last season had one of his better games against the Broncos. The Broncos are looking for help at defensive tackle, which may be their greatest area of need along with a safety. Denver could look at defensive tackle Rod Coleman, who recently was cut by Atlanta.
Walker update.
Kennard McGuire, who represents Denver receiver Javon Walker, had a meeting Friday with the Broncos to hash out Walker's situation. Denver is expected to trade or release Walker.
Tampa Bay is among the teams showing interest in Walker. The Jets, who could make linebacker Jonathan Vilma available, also could be in play for Walker. McGuire made it clear Walker is healthy enough to play in 2008.
Any deal involving Walker likely would involve a conditional draft pick. If he's not traded by March 4, Denver likely would cut Walker, who is due $5.4 million in bonuses this year. Deals can't be finalized until the new league season starts Friday.
Receivers coach update.
Denver has interviewed four candidates for the receivers coaching job. The Broncos may interview more candidates before making a hire in a couple of weeks. The team is looking for a coach to help in the wake of Jeremy Bates' promotion to passing game coordinator.
Denver has interviewed Jedd Fisch (formerly of Baltimore), LSU receivers coach D.J. McCarthy (coached Brandon Marshall at Central Florida), Alabama State receivers coach Reggie Barlow and Denver offensive quality control coach Joe Baker. He was the team's linebackers coach last year. Barlow no longer is a candidate.
Linebacker talk.
The Broncos are considering moving D.J. Williams from middle linebacker to weakside linebacker if they find a middle linebacker they like.
With a need for another starter — Ian Gold is likely to be cut — Denver is open-minded to finding the best fit and then adjusting from that point. The Broncos liked Zach Thomas, but talks ended before he signed with Dallas on Saturday.
Footnotes.
Travis Henry's base salary was slashed to $1 million a year, but the Denver running back does have incentives based on yardage where he can make up parts of the five-year, $22.5 million deal he signed last year. . . . Offensive tackle Erik Pears signed his exclusive rights free agency tender. . . . Tight end Stephen Alexander is expected to soon file his retirement papers. . . . The team is making progress in contract talks with place-kicker Jason Elam and defensive end John Engelberger. . . . If Denver pursues a veteran punter, Matt Turk is a possibility.
Staff writer Mike Klis contributed to this report.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_8347864
By The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 02/23/2008 11:09:07 PM MST
INDIANAPOLIS — There is a chance veteran safety John Lynch doesn't retire, yet doesn't play with the Broncos in 2008.
The Broncos have offered Lynch a revised contract for the upcoming season. Lynch has three options: return to Denver, retire or decline the new contract and sign elsewhere.
Lynch has one season left on his contract at $3 million. The Broncos are offering a reduced deal. The two sides are continuing to negotiate and the talks remain amicable.
Lynch, 36, is highly regarded at Dove Valley, and the Broncos want him back.
The situation likely will be resolved by March 4, when Lynch is due a roster bonus. Regardless of whether Lynch returns or not, the safety is expected to be a priority position for Denver in free agency.
Looking at Rogers.
According to two sources close to the situation, Denver is in the exploration process of looking at Detroit defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Lions general manager Matt Millen said Friday he would listen to offers for Rogers, who has been seeking a trade. At least a handful of teams are expected to be in play for him.
Denver long has been an admirer of Rogers, who last season had one of his better games against the Broncos. The Broncos are looking for help at defensive tackle, which may be their greatest area of need along with a safety. Denver could look at defensive tackle Rod Coleman, who recently was cut by Atlanta.
Walker update.
Kennard McGuire, who represents Denver receiver Javon Walker, had a meeting Friday with the Broncos to hash out Walker's situation. Denver is expected to trade or release Walker.
Tampa Bay is among the teams showing interest in Walker. The Jets, who could make linebacker Jonathan Vilma available, also could be in play for Walker. McGuire made it clear Walker is healthy enough to play in 2008.
Any deal involving Walker likely would involve a conditional draft pick. If he's not traded by March 4, Denver likely would cut Walker, who is due $5.4 million in bonuses this year. Deals can't be finalized until the new league season starts Friday.
Receivers coach update.
Denver has interviewed four candidates for the receivers coaching job. The Broncos may interview more candidates before making a hire in a couple of weeks. The team is looking for a coach to help in the wake of Jeremy Bates' promotion to passing game coordinator.
Denver has interviewed Jedd Fisch (formerly of Baltimore), LSU receivers coach D.J. McCarthy (coached Brandon Marshall at Central Florida), Alabama State receivers coach Reggie Barlow and Denver offensive quality control coach Joe Baker. He was the team's linebackers coach last year. Barlow no longer is a candidate.
Linebacker talk.
The Broncos are considering moving D.J. Williams from middle linebacker to weakside linebacker if they find a middle linebacker they like.
With a need for another starter — Ian Gold is likely to be cut — Denver is open-minded to finding the best fit and then adjusting from that point. The Broncos liked Zach Thomas, but talks ended before he signed with Dallas on Saturday.
Footnotes.
Travis Henry's base salary was slashed to $1 million a year, but the Denver running back does have incentives based on yardage where he can make up parts of the five-year, $22.5 million deal he signed last year. . . . Offensive tackle Erik Pears signed his exclusive rights free agency tender. . . . Tight end Stephen Alexander is expected to soon file his retirement papers. . . . The team is making progress in contract talks with place-kicker Jason Elam and defensive end John Engelberger. . . . If Denver pursues a veteran punter, Matt Turk is a possibility.
Staff writer Mike Klis contributed to this report.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_8347864