Broncos Sign Harris - The Orange Mane

bloodsunday · 11-22-2006, 03:40 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2672521

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

The Denver Broncos, thin at safety because of season-ending injuries to starter Nick Ferguson and top backup Sam Brandon, have signed veteran free agent Quentin Harris to a two-year contract.

Financial details of the contract were not immediately available, but the deal is believed to be a modest one, at or near NFL minimum base salaries. A four-year veteran, Harris was released by the New York Giants this summer after spending training camp with them. Previously, he spent four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.

Always a strong special teams performer, Harris, 29, is expected to contribute quickly in that role for Denver.

Tuesday, the Broncos placed Ferguson on injured reserve, ending his season, after tests revealed that he had sustained a torn medial meniscus cartilage in his left knee during Sunday night's loss to San Diego. The extent of the injury, and the loss of Ferguson for the balance of the season, was unexpected, given that the seven-year veteran was able to finish the contest against the Chargers.

Brandon, a key contributor in the so-called "Big Nickel" coverage package that Denver prefers on third down, was lost earlier this month to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. That injury forced the Broncos to shuffle their nickel personnel. Now, with the loss of Ferguson, youngster Curome Cox will move into the starting lineup to team with John Lynch at safety.

Cox had taken over the nickel role, and that position might now be filled by Hamza Abdullah, a second-year veteran with limited experience.

It isn't likely that Harris, who entered the league with the Cardinals as an undrafted college free agent in 2002, will be able to help the Broncos much in scrimmage situations. He will, though, add much needed veteran depth. In 54 career appearances, including six starts, the former Syracuse standout has 42 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed.

Even after he has time to assimilate the Denver defense, Harris' primary role probably will be on special teams, where he can reduce the time Cox and Abdullah have to spend in that area. Harris has 54 special teams tackles, including 24 in 2005, one of the highest totals in the league that year, and 19 in 2004.

At 6-feet-1, 213 pounds, Harris doesn't run particularly well, but is a solid tackler.

-Slap- · 11-22-2006, 03:41 PM

Damn, when I read the title I thought we resigned the Ultra-Back.

bloodsunday · 11-22-2006, 03:42 PM

I suspected they would sign someone. However I have never heard of this guy. Anyone know anything about him?

Crushaholic · 11-22-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodsunday

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2672521

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

The Denver Broncos, thin at safety because of season-ending injuries to starter Nick Ferguson and top backup Sam Brandon, have signed veteran free agent Quentin Harris to a two-year contract.

Financial details of the contract were not immediately available, but the deal is believed to be a modest one, at or near NFL minimum base salaries. A four-year veteran, Harris was released by the New York Giants this summer after spending training camp with them. Previously, he spent four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.

Always a strong special teams performer, Harris, 29, is expected to contribute quickly in that role for Denver.

Tuesday, the Broncos placed Ferguson on injured reserve, ending his season, after tests revealed that he had sustained a torn medial meniscus cartilage in his left knee during Sunday night's loss to San Diego. The extent of the injury, and the loss of Ferguson for the balance of the season, was unexpected, given that the seven-year veteran was able to finish the contest against the Chargers.

Brandon, a key contributor in the so-called "Big Nickel" coverage package that Denver prefers on third down, was lost earlier this month to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. That injury forced the Broncos to shuffle their nickel personnel. Now, with the loss of Ferguson, youngster Curome Cox will move into the starting lineup to team with John Lynch at safety.

Cox had taken over the nickel role, and that position might now be filled by Hamza Abdullah, a second-year veteran with limited experience.

It isn't likely that Harris, who entered the league with the Cardinals as an undrafted college free agent in 2002, will be able to help the Broncos much in scrimmage situations. He will, though, add much needed veteran depth. In 54 career appearances, including six starts, the former Syracuse standout has 42 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed.

Even after he has time to assimilate the Denver defense, Harris' primary role probably will be on special teams, where he can reduce the time Cox and Abdullah have to spend in that area. Harris has 54 special teams tackles, including 24 in 2005, one of the highest totals in the league that year, and 19 in 2004.

At 6-feet-1, 213 pounds, Harris doesn't run particularly well, but is a solid tackler.

I'm not sure I like that part. We need speed.

BigPlayShay · 11-22-2006, 03:56 PM

I like this kid, not because I know a damn thing about him, but because we share the exact some Birthday. He has to be great!

youcandoit1687 · 11-22-2006, 06:45 PM

so he will be the run-down safety while cox and abdullah will be the pass-down safeties?

cmhargrove · 11-22-2006, 07:40 PM

I think it sayd he is brought in as a special teamer. Looks like he is good at special teams tackling - that's good for us!

Otherwise, I don't expect to see him in the regular D.

11-22-2006, 03:40 PM	#1
bloodsunday Ring of Famer Nothing lasts forever. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dove Valley Posts: 5,839 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	Broncos Sign Harris http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2672521 By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com The Denver Broncos, thin at safety because of season-ending injuries to starter Nick Ferguson and top backup Sam Brandon, have signed veteran free agent Quentin Harris to a two-year contract. Financial details of the contract were not immediately available, but the deal is believed to be a modest one, at or near NFL minimum base salaries. A four-year veteran, Harris was released by the New York Giants this summer after spending training camp with them. Previously, he spent four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Always a strong special teams performer, Harris, 29, is expected to contribute quickly in that role for Denver. Tuesday, the Broncos placed Ferguson on injured reserve, ending his season, after tests revealed that he had sustained a torn medial meniscus cartilage in his left knee during Sunday night's loss to San Diego. The extent of the injury, and the loss of Ferguson for the balance of the season, was unexpected, given that the seven-year veteran was able to finish the contest against the Chargers. Brandon, a key contributor in the so-called "Big Nickel" coverage package that Denver prefers on third down, was lost earlier this month to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. That injury forced the Broncos to shuffle their nickel personnel. Now, with the loss of Ferguson, youngster Curome Cox will move into the starting lineup to team with John Lynch at safety. Cox had taken over the nickel role, and that position might now be filled by Hamza Abdullah, a second-year veteran with limited experience. It isn't likely that Harris, who entered the league with the Cardinals as an undrafted college free agent in 2002, will be able to help the Broncos much in scrimmage situations. He will, though, add much needed veteran depth. In 54 career appearances, including six starts, the former Syracuse standout has 42 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed. Even after he has time to assimilate the Denver defense, Harris' primary role probably will be on special teams, where he can reduce the time Cox and Abdullah have to spend in that area. Harris has 54 special teams tackles, including 24 in 2005, one of the highest totals in the league that year, and 19 in 2004. At 6-feet-1, 213 pounds, Harris doesn't run particularly well, but is a solid tackler.

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11-22-2006, 03:41 PM	#2
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Damn, when I read the title I thought we resigned the Ultra-Back.

11-22-2006, 03:42 PM	#3
bloodsunday Ring of Famer Nothing lasts forever. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dove Valley Posts: 5,839 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	I suspected they would sign someone. However I have never heard of this guy. Anyone know anything about him?

11-22-2006, 03:56 PM	#5
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,241 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	I like this kid, not because I know a damn thing about him, but because we share the exact some Birthday. He has to be great!

11-22-2006, 06:45 PM	#6
youcandoit1687 homer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,602 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Myers	so he will be the run-down safety while cox and abdullah will be the pass-down safeties?

11-22-2006, 07:40 PM	#7
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	I think it sayd he is brought in as a special teamer. Looks like he is good at special teams tackling - that's good for us! Otherwise, I don't expect to see him in the regular D.