Broncos sign Burns. - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 03-25-2005, 01:11 PM

Updating a previous report, the Denver Broncos have announced the signing of LB Keith Burns (Buccaneers). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Still no word (as of yet) from C. Brown.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-25-2005, 01:17 PM

Good - could be nice depth. If not he becomes an assistant coach.

Rascal · 03-25-2005, 01:18 PM

Burns, Alexander Hop on Board
By Andrew Mason
DenverBroncos.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Broncos remembered the Titan.

Keith Burns, a product of the Alexandria, Va. high school immortalized in Remember the Titans, returned to the Broncos on Friday, signing a deal to don orange and blue after a one-season sojourn with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Burns' return comes just over three weeks after Ian Gold made the same round-trip, coming back to the Broncos on March 3 after joining the Bucs in free agency last offseason.

The 12th-year veteran became one of the Broncos' emotional leaders during nine seasons with the club from 1994-98 and again from 2000-04. By the time Burns departed for Tampa Bay in 2004, he'd become the team's special-teams captain.

Burns' tackle totals have increased with age. His career high of 24 tackles on special teams was established in 2000 and matched in 2003; he added 23 special-teams tackles and forced a fumble for the Bucs last year.

He first joined the Broncos as a seventh-round selection in 1994 and started once as a rookie, amassing 18 total tackles on defense and then adding 22 more in 1995. But it would be on special teams where Burns found his long-term calling.

Burns hasn't missed a game since 1999, playing in every game since rejoining the Broncos on Sept. 19, 2000 after a one-year stop with the Chicago Bears.

ALEXANDER OFFICIALLY SIGNS

All the paperwork is signed and sealed for tight end Stephen Alexander, bringing the eighth-year veteran to the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent.

The former Pro Bowler spent 2004 with the Detroit Lions after playing for the San Diego Chargers in 2002 and 2003, where his position coach was current Broncos tight ends coach Tim Brewster. Alexander began his career by playing four seasons with the Washington Redskins, who drafted him with the 48th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.

Last year, he posted the third 40-catch season of his career, snaring 41 passes for 377 yards for the Lions. Alexander also had 45 catches for the Chargers in 2002 and 47 for the Redskins in 2000.

He only played in three games in 2003 because of a groin injury that eventually forced him to injured reserve. He also underwent ankle surgery following the 2004 season.

Alexander is the third tight end to join the Broncos in unrestricted free agency the last two years. Both of the 2004 signees at the position -- O.J. Santiago and Jed Weaver -- did not make the 53-man regular-season roster.

CBF1 · 03-25-2005, 01:20 PM

If this does not spell out Superbowl for us, Nothing will!!!

Mile High Shack · 03-25-2005, 01:23 PM

he's like the red-headed step child who keeps trying to leave but just can’t

KEITH, just stay and be the special teams capt. don’t listen to teams who tell you, you will start or have a chance to…YOUR NOT GOOD ENOUGH

Play2win · 03-25-2005, 01:32 PM

He's a great special teams player and a great clubhouse guy. He was a member of our team for quite a while, and I think its great to get some of our TEAM back. (instead of just a bunch of Individuals) That's also why I want Pryce back. Keep these guys that made us a cohesive team. I think its great, great to have a little glue back.

BTW- I want Pryce back, BAD. In fact the only way I would want him traded is if we could Aquire Mike Williams for him. I wouldn't think twice about it either. Other than that, I WANT TREVOR BACK!!!

Tredici · 03-25-2005, 01:35 PM

Hey Burnsie...

Weeee Reaadyy.
Weeee Reaadyy.

Rock on.

clint7 · 03-25-2005, 01:38 PM

I love Keith Burns! He goes all out on special teams. Great leader to have back. I was just wondering where we were with him this morning! I remember reading in the Post that they were talking a few weeks ago but then nothing new. Welcome back!

Rascal · 03-25-2005, 01:39 PM

tell him that we play the ravens and to watch out for ray lewis...that hit was brutal.

baja · 03-25-2005, 01:41 PM

Ha ha T.

Good signing really glad to have Burns back!

DrFate · 03-25-2005, 01:51 PM

Nice addition to special teams...

Taco John · 03-25-2005, 01:52 PM

This is great news... Ian Gold and Burns on the same special teams squad is a very good thing.

2KBack · 03-25-2005, 01:59 PM

at least they've made a good effort to improve our special teams coverage.

Rascal · 03-25-2005, 02:01 PM

Now if we only had a LEGIT punter.

labronco · 03-25-2005, 02:03 PM

how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left.

but then, why are we picking up all the rejects? aren't there any better ones out there? wasn't ian gold a buc, too, last year? i mean, we let go of them first place. bucs signed them with more money, but after one year they don't want them anymore. then we pay a huge signing bonus (not burns i hope) to bring him back.

what the hell's going on here?

labronco · 03-25-2005, 02:03 PM

how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left.

but then, why are we picking up all the rejects? aren't there any better ones out there? wasn't ian gold a buc, too, last year? i mean, we let go of them first place. bucs signed them with more money, but after one year they don't want them anymore. then we pay a huge signing bonus (not burns i hope) to bring him back.

what the hell's going on here?

labronco · 03-25-2005, 02:04 PM

how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left.

but then, why are we picking up all the rejects? aren't there any better ones out there? it's a big league, for petes sake. wasn't ian gold a buc, too, last year? i mean, we let go of them first place. bucs signed them with more money, but after one year they don't want them anymore. then we pay a huge signing bonus (not burns i hope) to bring him back.

what the hell's going on here?

Rascal · 03-25-2005, 02:05 PM

post it two more times please.

clint7 · 03-25-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labronco

how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left.

Well....

"Burns' tackle totals have increased with age. His career high of 24 tackles on special teams was established in 2000 and matched in 2003; he added 23 special-teams tackles and forced a fumble for the Bucs last year."

Looks like he hasn't lost a thing with his special teams play.

labronco · 03-25-2005, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascal

post it two more times please.

sorry. so pissed, entered thrice.

kirby33 · 03-25-2005, 02:12 PM

Keith Burns is to the locker room as Shannon Sharpe was. I think this is a huge addition. Takes pressure off of rod smith to be the sole leader.

CBF1 · 03-25-2005, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascal

post it two more times please.

LMAO

2KBack · 03-25-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascal

Now if we only had a LEGIT punter.

yeah, someone needs to let Shanny know that you can't combine the legs of 3 crappy punters to make a good one.

Hogan11 · 03-25-2005, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBF1

If this does not spell out Superbowl for us, Nothing will!!!

Indeed.

Keith Burns? Well.....La-de-da!

long beach bronco · 03-25-2005, 02:45 PM

(Phone rings) "Hey Keith!!! it's Ray Lewis on the phone, he want's to talk with you." Keith: "

hhh, tell him i'm not home and to stop calling here harrassing me." Ray Lewis: "I heard what he just said, just tell him that i'm glad he's back with the Broncos and that i look forward to seeing him later this year, and tell him i send my love."

03-25-2005, 01:11 PM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Broncos sign Burns. Updating a previous report, the Denver Broncos have announced the signing of LB Keith Burns (Buccaneers). Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Still no word (as of yet) from C. Brown.

03-25-2005, 02:45 PM	#25
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	(Phone rings) "Hey Keith!!! it's Ray Lewis on the phone, he want's to talk with you." Keith: "hhh, tell him i'm not home and to stop calling here harrassing me." Ray Lewis: "I heard what he just said, just tell him that i'm glad he's back with the Broncos and that i look forward to seeing him later this year, and tell him i send my love."

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03-25-2005, 01:17 PM	#2
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Good - could be nice depth. If not he becomes an assistant coach.

03-25-2005, 01:18 PM	#3
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Burns, Alexander Hop on Board By Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Broncos remembered the Titan. Keith Burns, a product of the Alexandria, Va. high school immortalized in Remember the Titans, returned to the Broncos on Friday, signing a deal to don orange and blue after a one-season sojourn with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Burns' return comes just over three weeks after Ian Gold made the same round-trip, coming back to the Broncos on March 3 after joining the Bucs in free agency last offseason. The 12th-year veteran became one of the Broncos' emotional leaders during nine seasons with the club from 1994-98 and again from 2000-04. By the time Burns departed for Tampa Bay in 2004, he'd become the team's special-teams captain. Burns' tackle totals have increased with age. His career high of 24 tackles on special teams was established in 2000 and matched in 2003; he added 23 special-teams tackles and forced a fumble for the Bucs last year. He first joined the Broncos as a seventh-round selection in 1994 and started once as a rookie, amassing 18 total tackles on defense and then adding 22 more in 1995. But it would be on special teams where Burns found his long-term calling. Burns hasn't missed a game since 1999, playing in every game since rejoining the Broncos on Sept. 19, 2000 after a one-year stop with the Chicago Bears. ALEXANDER OFFICIALLY SIGNS All the paperwork is signed and sealed for tight end Stephen Alexander, bringing the eighth-year veteran to the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent. The former Pro Bowler spent 2004 with the Detroit Lions after playing for the San Diego Chargers in 2002 and 2003, where his position coach was current Broncos tight ends coach Tim Brewster. Alexander began his career by playing four seasons with the Washington Redskins, who drafted him with the 48th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. Last year, he posted the third 40-catch season of his career, snaring 41 passes for 377 yards for the Lions. Alexander also had 45 catches for the Chargers in 2002 and 47 for the Redskins in 2000. He only played in three games in 2003 because of a groin injury that eventually forced him to injured reserve. He also underwent ankle surgery following the 2004 season. Alexander is the third tight end to join the Broncos in unrestricted free agency the last two years. Both of the 2004 signees at the position -- O.J. Santiago and Jed Weaver -- did not make the 53-man regular-season roster.

03-25-2005, 01:20 PM	#4
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,943 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	If this does not spell out Superbowl for us, Nothing will!!!

03-25-2005, 01:23 PM	#5
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	he's like the red-headed step child who keeps trying to leave but just can’t KEITH, just stay and be the special teams capt. don’t listen to teams who tell you, you will start or have a chance to…YOUR NOT GOOD ENOUGH

03-25-2005, 01:32 PM	#6
Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,611 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	He's a great special teams player and a great clubhouse guy. He was a member of our team for quite a while, and I think its great to get some of our TEAM back. (instead of just a bunch of Individuals) That's also why I want Pryce back. Keep these guys that made us a cohesive team. I think its great, great to have a little glue back. BTW- I want Pryce back, BAD. In fact the only way I would want him traded is if we could Aquire Mike Williams for him. I wouldn't think twice about it either. Other than that, I WANT TREVOR BACK!!!

03-25-2005, 01:35 PM	#7
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	Hey Burnsie... Weeee Reaadyy. Weeee Reaadyy. Rock on.

03-25-2005, 01:38 PM	#8
clint7 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,046	I love Keith Burns! He goes all out on special teams. Great leader to have back. I was just wondering where we were with him this morning! I remember reading in the Post that they were talking a few weeks ago but then nothing new. Welcome back!

03-25-2005, 01:39 PM	#9
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	tell him that we play the ravens and to watch out for ray lewis...that hit was brutal.

03-25-2005, 01:41 PM	#10
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,358 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Ha ha T. Good signing really glad to have Burns back!

03-25-2005, 01:51 PM	#11
DrFate Lord of Order Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tower of Fate Posts: 4,388	Nice addition to special teams...

03-25-2005, 01:52 PM	#12
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,742 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	This is great news... Ian Gold and Burns on the same special teams squad is a very good thing.

03-25-2005, 01:59 PM	#13
2KBack Rumblin' Bumblin' Cake is delicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wash DC Posts: 7,281	at least they've made a good effort to improve our special teams coverage.

03-25-2005, 02:01 PM	#14
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Now if we only had a LEGIT punter.

03-25-2005, 02:03 PM	#15
labronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,015	how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left. but then, why are we picking up all the rejects? aren't there any better ones out there? wasn't ian gold a buc, too, last year? i mean, we let go of them first place. bucs signed them with more money, but after one year they don't want them anymore. then we pay a huge signing bonus (not burns i hope) to bring him back. what the hell's going on here?

03-25-2005, 02:04 PM	#17
labronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,015	how did burns do last year as a buc? i loved him when he was here TWO YEARS AGO, and hope he still has some left. but then, why are we picking up all the rejects? aren't there any better ones out there? it's a big league, for petes sake. wasn't ian gold a buc, too, last year? i mean, we let go of them first place. bucs signed them with more money, but after one year they don't want them anymore. then we pay a huge signing bonus (not burns i hope) to bring him back. what the hell's going on here?

03-25-2005, 02:05 PM	#18
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	post it two more times please.

03-25-2005, 02:12 PM	#21
kirby33 The Bronco Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: garden city kansas Posts: 95	Keith Burns is to the locker room as Shannon Sharpe was. I think this is a huge addition. Takes pressure off of rod smith to be the sole leader.