Broncos Sign Dan Koppen (M) - The Orange Mane

Kid A · 09-10-2012, 07:10 PM

https://twitter.com/MaxBroncos/statu...42640961380352

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RT @MikeReiss: Former Patriots center Dan Koppen agrees to terms on 1-year deal with Broncos, source says.

cmhargrove · 09-10-2012, 07:12 PM

Can he play DT?

Hulamau · 09-10-2012, 07:15 PM

Just saw that good OL depth for sure. TY is going to be our last man lost for the season!
We cant afford even a few more losses like that.

And we can least afford to lose any Olinemen. Manning can compensate for many sins from the rest of the team, so long as he is well protected and is given the time like yesterday to destroy any opposing D.

The line has been superb in preseason and yesterday. Getting Kupe back and Koppen up to speed in the next few weeks will be big. Will help to keep the trenches fresh and resilient all season long.

DBroncos4life · 09-10-2012, 07:16 PM

Kind of surprising. He was pretty good wasn't he but, hurt some lately? I know Pats named him to their all decade team.

broncosteven · 09-10-2012, 07:19 PM

Why do we need Koppen? move him to G? Depth?

I wish we could sift through the trash for some MLB depth or even a DT to replace Warren.

Patriot 37 · 09-10-2012, 07:22 PM

Smart, good with line calls but definitely has lost something after being injured last year. Didn't have a good training camp gets over power. Might be a better fit with Broncos.

At least he won't snap the ball over Manning's or miss his blocks but his best days are passed.

DBroncos4life · 09-10-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Why do we need Koppen? move him to G? Depth?

I wish we could sift through the trash for some MLB depth or even a DT to replace Warren.

I read a quote of BB saying that Koppen is the best OL player he coached at getting on the same page as the QB. Maybe things in the no huddle didn't go as smooth as they looked for Manning.

UberBroncoMan · 09-10-2012, 07:39 PM

This is rather surprising... perhaps we're cutting one of the scrub backup O-Line peeps?

boppool · 09-10-2012, 07:43 PM

The coaching staff must not be too happy with Walton.

Dos Rios · 09-10-2012, 07:57 PM

Spot on the PS is open for Blake.

R8R H8R · 09-10-2012, 09:53 PM

This is not an indictment on Walton, this is an indictment on CJ Davis (who?). I think it is a smart signing. He was signed strictly for depth, the very thing this board has been screaming about since pre-season.

I think the OL performed pretty well last night considering the more complicated system they are now in. However, I'm not sure anyone trust the guys behind them. Good signing, IMO.

Lestat · 09-10-2012, 10:05 PM

we needed more depth on the OL, Blake isn't ready looks to be a G more than a C.
plus it gives Walton a push.

Jetmeck · 09-10-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Why do we need Koppen? move him to G? Depth?

I wish we could sift through the trash for some MLB depth or even a DT to replace Warren.

yes....please

Kaylore · 09-10-2012, 10:36 PM

Interesting.

UberBroncoMan · 09-10-2012, 10:36 PM

On a side note. Koppen is from BC. Anyone remember Tom Nalen.

menonite · 09-10-2012, 10:40 PM

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...ter-dan-koppen

"The addition of Koppen, who played exclusively at center, can clearly be interpreted as another indictment of the play of third-year center J.D. Walton. To wit, if this transaction were about adding line depth, then a player with experience at multiple positions would seem more likely."

This guy has an interesting point. And, he must be smart cause he said "to wit."

Lestat · 09-10-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by menonite

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...ter-dan-koppen

"The addition of Koppen, who played exclusively at center, can clearly be interpreted as another indictment of the play of third-year center J.D. Walton. To wit, if this transaction were about adding line depth, then a player with experience at multiple positions would seem more likely."

This guy has an interesting point. And, he must be smart cause he said "to wit."

damn, he flat out said what everyone was thinking.

cutthemdown · 09-10-2012, 11:54 PM

good teams always look to get better, even if its just at a bkup spot. Build the roster from the bottom up.

fontaine · 09-11-2012, 01:27 AM

It's about time. I was calling for us to sign this guy back in spring.

Man-Goblin · 09-11-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by menonite

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...ter-dan-koppen

"The addition of Koppen, who played exclusively at center, can clearly be interpreted as another indictment of the play of third-year center J.D. Walton. To wit, if this transaction were about adding line depth, then a player with experience at multiple positions would seem more likely."

This guy has an interesting point. And, he must be smart cause he said "to wit."

An indictment? Hasn't he already been judged and convicted of being most likely to get PM killed?

ward63 · 09-11-2012, 04:35 AM

Any word on who we got rid of?

BroncoInferno · 09-11-2012, 05:38 AM

I don't see why some people are so surprised by this. Our OL depth is horrid.

BMarsh615 · 09-11-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

I don't see why some people are so surprised by this. Our OL depth is horrid.

I like Manny Ramirez, and Chris Clark isn't too bad as far as backups go IMO.

BroncoInferno · 09-11-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMarsh615

I like Manny Ramirez, and Chris Clark isn't too bad as far as backups go IMO.

Ramirez has been a pleasant surprise so far, but he's starting for the time being.

ND Bronco Fan · 09-11-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ward63

Any word on who we got rid of?

Hopefully Hanie again......he could be this seasons Mustard

09-10-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
Hulamau Polynesian Paralysis In the Pocket Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hulaville and Sedona Posts: 8,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Just saw that good OL depth for sure. TY is going to be our last man lost for the season! We cant afford even a few more losses like that. And we can least afford to lose any Olinemen. Manning can compensate for many sins from the rest of the team, so long as he is well protected and is given the time like yesterday to destroy any opposing D. The line has been superb in preseason and yesterday. Getting Kupe back and Koppen up to speed in the next few weeks will be big. Will help to keep the trenches fresh and resilient all season long. Last edited by Hulamau; 09-10-2012 at 07:18 PM..

09-10-2012, 07:39 PM	#8
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus 2013... the year of Sci-Fi! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,594 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	This is rather surprising... perhaps we're cutting one of the scrub backup O-Line peeps? Last edited by UberBroncoMan; 09-10-2012 at 07:42 PM..

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09-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,422 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Can he play DT?

09-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#4
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,878 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius "Fluff"	Kind of surprising. He was pretty good wasn't he but, hurt some lately? I know Pats named him to their all decade team.

09-10-2012, 07:19 PM	#5
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,299 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Why do we need Koppen? move him to G? Depth? I wish we could sift through the trash for some MLB depth or even a DT to replace Warren.

09-10-2012, 07:22 PM	#6
Patriot 37 Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 27 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Smart, good with line calls but definitely has lost something after being injured last year. Didn't have a good training camp gets over power. Might be a better fit with Broncos. At least he won't snap the ball over Manning's or miss his blocks but his best days are passed.

09-10-2012, 07:43 PM	#9
boppool Perennial Pro-bowler Superbowl or bust! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenwood Village, CO Posts: 859 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	The coaching staff must not be too happy with Walton.

09-10-2012, 07:57 PM	#10
Dos Rios Solid Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 249	Spot on the PS is open for Blake.

09-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#11
R8R H8R Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Exiled in So. Cal. Posts: 1,690 Adopt-a-Bronco: Virgil Green	This is not an indictment on Walton, this is an indictment on CJ Davis (who?). I think it is a smart signing. He was signed strictly for depth, the very thing this board has been screaming about since pre-season. I think the OL performed pretty well last night considering the more complicated system they are now in. However, I'm not sure anyone trust the guys behind them. Good signing, IMO.

09-10-2012, 10:05 PM	#12
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,275	we needed more depth on the OL, Blake isn't ready looks to be a G more than a C. plus it gives Walton a push.

09-10-2012, 10:36 PM	#14
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,305 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Interesting.

09-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#16
menonite Pro Bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 535 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...ter-dan-koppen "The addition of Koppen, who played exclusively at center, can clearly be interpreted as another indictment of the play of third-year center J.D. Walton. To wit, if this transaction were about adding line depth, then a player with experience at multiple positions would seem more likely." This guy has an interesting point. And, he must be smart cause he said "to wit."

09-10-2012, 11:54 PM	#18
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,858	good teams always look to get better, even if its just at a bkup spot. Build the roster from the bottom up.

09-11-2012, 01:27 AM	#19
fontaine Ring of Famer Go John Manning! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,435	It's about time. I was calling for us to sign this guy back in spring.

09-11-2012, 04:35 AM	#21
ward63 The Burner Returner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,161 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quincy Morgan	Any word on who we got rid of?

09-11-2012, 05:38 AM	#22
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 13,031	I don't see why some people are so surprised by this. Our OL depth is horrid.