Broncos and Ravens working on a deal for C Gino Gradkowski - The Orange Mane

BobGnarly · 04-01-2015, 12:06 PM

#Broncos and #Ravens are working on a deal that will send C Gino Gradkowski to the #Broncos, per league source.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 1, 2015

PRBronco · 04-01-2015, 12:08 PM

I can't trust anything I read on April 1st; if this is a joke, I don't get it.

BobGnarly · 04-01-2015, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRBronco

I can't trust anything I read on April 1st; if this is a joke, I don't get it.

Ravens beat writer:

Ravens trading Gino Gradkowski to Denver Broncos according to league source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 1, 2015

DomCasual · 04-01-2015, 12:11 PM

He played ten snaps for the Ravens last year.

BroncosfanGuy · 04-01-2015, 12:13 PM

I just read yesterday that the FO wasn't addressing the OL, guys.

Read it on the Mane even.

BobGnarly · 04-01-2015, 12:14 PM

Now Legwold confirms

Have confirmed @caplannfl's report. #Broncos working trade for C Gino Gradkowski. He started 16 gms for #Ravens in '13, played in 8 in '14.
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) April 1, 2015

(last confirmation tweet)

Traveler · 04-01-2015, 12:15 PM

Better be a 2016 7th round pick or a player.

BroncosMT · 04-01-2015, 12:16 PM

Wikipedia shows him as a Denver Bronco! Interesting

ColoradoDarin · 04-01-2015, 12:17 PM

Former OC, new Broncos HC, is bringing his old team's center to the new team? Kubiak is tearin' dis team apart!

ColoradoDarin · 04-01-2015, 12:18 PM

But can he long snap?

BobGnarly · 04-01-2015, 12:38 PM

#Broncos acquire center Gino Gradkowski from the @Ravens in a trade involving 2016 draft pick considerations. pic.twitter.com/lkyGwF3QgH
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 1, 2015

MABroncoFan · 04-01-2015, 12:41 PM

Pro Football Rumors ‏@pfrumors
Ravens trade C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 draft pick to the Broncos for a 2016 draft pick. Exact picks not yet known: http://bit.ly/19GsxDx

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoDarin

Former OC, new Broncos HC, is bringing his old team's center to the new team? Kubiak is tearin' dis team apart!

So long as it brooms Manny. I'm good. TEAR THIS SUMb**** DOWN!

HILife · 04-01-2015, 12:42 PM

I'm also seeing this reported on other sites. This might be the greatest April fools joke of all time.

PRBronco · 04-01-2015, 12:42 PM

Man I really want to know more about this guy. All I've been able to find so far is that he was bad as a starter in 2013. Guess Kubes liked the progress he saw from his last year in practice.

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MABroncoFan

Pro Football Rumors ‏@pfrumors
Ravens trade C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 draft pick to the Broncos for a 2016 draft pick. Exact picks not yet known: http://bit.ly/19GsxDx

I am dying to know what picks were exchanged. So we must have gotten a 6th or 7th with him and gave up a 5th or exchanged 6th's.

Bigdawg26 · 04-01-2015, 12:44 PM

Hopefully for the 6th compensation pick.

PRBronco · 04-01-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

Hopefully for the 6th compensation pick.

Traveler · 04-01-2015, 12:46 PM

Gradkowski was rated tthe NFL's "worst" C in 2013 according to PFF. Maybe he played better for Kubes in BAL last year.

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:46 PM

Look at God “@RavensInsider: Ravens trading Gino Gradkowski to Denver Broncos according to league source”
— Mal (@Jamal2Doe) April 1, 2015

The response has me rolling right now LMAO

TonyR · 04-01-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PRBronco

Man I really want to know more about this guy.

He sucks. He's a grad of my alma mater, and I live about an hour from Baltimore, so I follow him a little.

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Gradkowski was rated tthe NFL's "worst" C in 2013 according to PFF. Maybe he palyed better for Kubes in BAL.

He got benched when they traded for Zuttah. This is a interesting move given that he is making 1.5 mil this season. Cap hit is around 1.65 mil.

PRBronco · 04-01-2015, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyR

He sucks. He's a grad of my alma mater, and I live about an hour from Baltimore, so I follow him a little.

So...he's possibly the best center on our roster now?

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:50 PM

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The trade is contingent on Gradkowski, who has had knee issues, passing a physical.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...401-story.html

IndelibleScribe · 04-01-2015, 12:55 PM

#Broncos have been shopping hard for a center for weeks. Gradkowski is on the final year of his rookie deal. $1.542 M base salary.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 1, 2015

Interesting. I wonder if we still use a draft pick on a C.

04-01-2015, 12:06 PM	#1
BobGnarly Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 235 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Broncos and Ravens working on a deal for C Gino Gradkowski #Broncos and #Ravens are working on a deal that will send C Gino Gradkowski to the #Broncos, per league source. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 1, 2015

04-01-2015, 12:14 PM	#6
BobGnarly Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 235 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Now Legwold confirms Have confirmed @caplannfl's report. #Broncos working trade for C Gino Gradkowski. He started 16 gms for #Ravens in '13, played in 8 in '14. — Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) April 1, 2015 (last confirmation tweet)

04-01-2015, 12:38 PM	#11
BobGnarly Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 235 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	#Broncos acquire center Gino Gradkowski from the @Ravens in a trade involving 2016 draft pick considerations. pic.twitter.com/lkyGwF3QgH — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 1, 2015

04-01-2015, 12:46 PM	#20
IndelibleScribe Oreo Lucian Rockefeller Commitment or Fear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 30,040	Look at God “@RavensInsider: Ravens trading Gino Gradkowski to Denver Broncos according to league source” — Mal (@Jamal2Doe) April 1, 2015 The response has me rolling right now LMAO

04-01-2015, 12:55 PM	#25
IndelibleScribe Oreo Lucian Rockefeller Commitment or Fear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 30,040	#Broncos have been shopping hard for a center for weeks. Gradkowski is on the final year of his rookie deal. $1.542 M base salary. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 1, 2015 Interesting. I wonder if we still use a draft pick on a C.

04-01-2015, 12:08 PM	#2
PRBronco 2017 Mock Participant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 5,896 Adopt-a-Bronco: Courage Wolfe	I can't trust anything I read on April 1st; if this is a joke, I don't get it.

04-01-2015, 12:11 PM	#4
DomCasual The Mad Dommer! Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 16,627 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	He played ten snaps for the Ravens last year.

04-01-2015, 12:13 PM	#5
BroncosfanGuy don't drink and post Big Fan Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 7,781 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	I just read yesterday that the FO wasn't addressing the OL, guys. Read it on the Mane even.

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Traveler Traveling Man! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,853	Better be a 2016 7th round pick or a player.

04-01-2015, 12:16 PM	#8
BroncosMT Back in Big Sky Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Frozen tundra of Montana Posts: 932	Wikipedia shows him as a Denver Bronco! Interesting

04-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#9
ColoradoDarin Busting off 2k Since 1986 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 16,938	Former OC, new Broncos HC, is bringing his old team's center to the new team? Kubiak is tearin' dis team apart!

04-01-2015, 12:18 PM	#10
ColoradoDarin Busting off 2k Since 1986 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 16,938	But can he long snap?

04-01-2015, 12:41 PM	#12
MABroncoFan Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,338 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Pro Football Rumors ‏@pfrumors Ravens trade C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 draft pick to the Broncos for a 2016 draft pick. Exact picks not yet known: http://bit.ly/19GsxDx

04-01-2015, 12:42 PM	#14
HILife Ring of Famer Mrs. Alicia Hilife Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DC - NOVA - DMV - VA - Take your pick Posts: 4,875	I'm also seeing this reported on other sites. This might be the greatest April fools joke of all time.

04-01-2015, 12:44 PM	#17
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer Just let it happen!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,923 Adopt-a-Bronco: TJ Ward!	Hopefully for the 6th compensation pick.