Former Broncs looking for work

[Atlas]

SoCals link:http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?id=2151804

Players like Griffin might fill others' needsBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com


Since he's been in the league only two seasons, 24-year-old running back Quentin Griffin might not be old enough to have heard the hackneyed adage about how quick a plummet it can be from the NFL's penthouse to its outhouse.

But the former Denver Bronco is old enough to have already lived it.

Only a year ago, Griffin was the starter at tailback, seemingly destined to become the latest in the long line of Broncos' 1,000-yard rushers. In fact, in the first game at Kansas City, he established a new franchise record for rushing yards in a season-opener, carrying 23 times for 156 yards. But then Griffin, a fourth-round choice in the 2003 draft, injured an ankle and tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Thus, starting job lost.

And then on Saturday, as the Broncos cut down to the regular-season roster limit of 53 players, the former Oklahoma star lost his job completely.

Despite a solid training camp and encouraging preseason, Griffin ranked no better than fourth on the Broncos' crowded depth chart at tailback. Still, on a day of few surprises, he was one of the more intriguing names on the NFL waiver wire Saturday night. And if Griffin can demonstrate that he is fully rehabilitated from his physical problems of last season, his time in the league unemployment line figures to be short.

As has been the case for the past several years, cutdown day offered very little in terms of high-profile veterans being kicked to the curb. And very little in potential reinforcements for those teams still hoping to bolster their rosters with a key 11th-hour pickup. Personnel directors seeking a diamond in the rough are more apt to find coal than carats.

There were, however, some young players cut who are worthy of scrutiny, including a few of Griffin's former Denver teammates. Among the young veterans who were released by Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, linebacker Terry Pierce, defensive tackle Dorsett Davis and quarterback Matt Mauck might draw interest from other teams. It would not be surprising to have multiple waiver claims submitted on all three.

[watermock]

Has Davis been picked up yet? That one has me baffled. we only kept 9 DL including Veal.

[TheManeMan]

Sorry Atlas...


Looks like we got rid of Pastas favorite players

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by TheManeMan

Sorry Atlas...

Well, at least I didn't post in that thread. I have reposted stuff before that had already been posted and that I had posted in it!!!!!

[TheManeMan]

That's too f'n funny!

[BroncoBuff]

Originally Posted by watermock

Has Davis been picked up yet? That one has me baffled. we only kept 9 DL including Veal.

Yeah - Veal was definitely under the radar. DD seemed like a lock - I though he'd even press Myers to start. Shows you what we know.

I was also most surprised by Ernster and Louis Green. Shanny thinks Green was better that Pierce and Jashon Sykes?! Again, shows you waht we know. AND - Green was practice squad eligible, too. So they couldda probably kept him AND Sykes. Green must be pretty damn good

Shanny had some guts with the cuts, though. He definitely did NOT favor his draft picks. Look at the list - many were Shanny picks - recent ones - high picks. And he keeps Veal, Dayne, etc..

Palepoi and Fatafehi hurt the most. They gave the D a major shot in the arm last year when the chips were down.

Griffin hurt - but I can never forget the fumble @ Jacksonville last year. That's a win/loss screwup. Couldda had nome field for the wildcard maybe.

[westcliffe]

Has anybody picked up Pierce yet?? Surely someone will offer him a shot.

[Meck77]

Anybody know if there is any interest in Q?

[Sir Mawn]

Originally Posted by Meck77

Anybody know if there is any interest in Q?

To me, it was quite evident that he wasn't an effective back in our system.

If you're not an effective back in our system, where CAN you be effective.

Few teams can afford to have a "threat" out of the backfield in very specific situations. I wouldn't be surprised if there's little interest in him out there.

[24champ]

I heard MOC might play for the dragonslayers Is that Euro league or Canadien?

[Popps]

Originally Posted by westcliffe

Has anybody picked up Pierce yet?? Surely someone will offer him a shot.

He was horrific in the pre-season, capped off with a game in Arizona that he should be ashamed of. Watch the tape. It actually looked like he was trying to get himself cut.

I thought Davis did make a decent showing, though. But, Veal looked strong and Pope had a great finish and looked great against the run.

While I'm still not sure we have a dominant pass-rusher, I'm happier with our D-line heading into the season than I've been in a few years. Lots of upside potential.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by 24champbailey

I heard MOC might play for the dragonslayers Is that Euro league or Canadien?

I think thats a group of nerds that play magic in the basement of their moms house.

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by Meck77

Anybody know if there is any interest in Q?

Any team that wants to beat the Queefs this year should sign him. Probably the only team he can get a 156 yards on.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

I think thats a group of nerds that play magic in the basement of their moms house.

What..Bob...Where?

Its either that or Dungeons and Dragons, or sitting on his computer in that basement at 3 A.M. reading "Darth Vader Q&A".

And to top it off, Bob had the gall to say to some of us Star Trek fans on the Planet today, "how the hell did you guys ever get laid".

[Raider Bill]

Oakland is bringing Palepoi in for a workout Saturday apparently .

PALEPOI LOOK: The Oakland Raiders are bringing in defensive end Anton Palepoi for a workout Saturday. Palepoi, a starter last season, was cut Saturday by the Broncos.

http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/br...061072,00.html