War Room: Top 99 Free Agents

[Hercules Rockefeller]

No link, since I took this off another board. These are the same guys that had Denver taking Ken-Yon Rambo in the 1st for most of the offseason in '01, only to have Ken-Yon drop to #229 and go to Oakland in the 7th round.

Rk. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Grade FA type 2006 team 2007 team
1 Dwight Freeney DE 6-1 268 9.4 Unrestricted Indianapolis
2 Nate Clements CB 6-0 209 9.0 Unrestricted Buffalo
3 Lance Briggs LB 6-1 240 8.6 Unrestricted Chicago
4 Adalius Thomas LB 6-2 270 7.5 Unrestricted Baltimore
5 Eric Steinbach G 6-6 290 8.3 Unrestricted Cincinnati
6 Asante Samuel CB 5-10 185 8.0 Unrestricted New England
7 Jeff Garcia QB 6-1 200 5.1 Unrestricted Philadelphia
8 Tory James CB 6-2 192 8.0 Unrestricted Cincinnati
9 Kevin Curtis WR 5-11 186 7.9 Unrestricted St. Louis
10 Leonard Davis OT 6-6 365 7.8 Unrestricted Arizona
11 Leonard Little DE 6-3 263 7.7 Unrestricted
12 Daniel Graham TE 6-3 257 7.6 Unrestricted New England
13 Patrick Kerney DE 6-5 273 8.4 Unrestricted Atlanta
14 Shaun Phillips LB 6-3 262 6.8 Restricted San Diego
15 Kawika Mitchell LB 6-1 253 7.7 Unrestricted Kansas City
16 Randy Starks DT 6-3 312 7.7 Restricted Tennessee
17 Marc Colombo OT 6-8 320 5.0 Unrestricted Dallas
18 Michael Turner RB 5-10 237 6.7 Restricted San Diego
19 Damon Huard QB 6-3 218 4.9 Unrestricted Kansas City
20 Jamal Lewis RB 5-11 245 7.5 Unrestricted Baltimore

Rk. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Grade FA type 2006 team 2007 team
21 London Fletcher-Baker LB 5-10 245 7.3 Unrestricted Buffalo
22 Charles Grant DE 6-3 290 7.3 Unrestricted New Orleans
23 Al Johnson C 6-5 311 7.3 Unrestricted Dallas
24 Tommy Kelly DT 6-6 300 7.3 Restricted Oakland
25 Sean Locklear G 6-3 301 7.3 Restricted Seattle
26 Matt Schaub QB 6-5 237 7.0 Restricted Atlanta
27 Ian Scott DT 6-3 302 7.3 Unrestricted Chicago
28 Donte' Stallworth WR 6-0 196 7.2 Unrestricted Philadelphia
29 Jerramy Stevens TE 6-7 265 7.4 Unrestricted Seattle
30 Demorrio Williams LB 6-0 232 7.4 Restricted Atlanta
31 Josh Brown K 6-0 202 7.2 Unrestricted Seattle
32 Derrick Dockery G 6-6 345 7.2 Unrestricted Washington
33 Cato June LB 6-0 227 7.0 Unrestricted Indianapolis
34 Max Starks OT 6-8 337 7.2 Restricted Pittsburgh
35 Gibril Wilson S 6-0 209 7.2 Restricted NY Giants
36 Lawrence Tynes K 6-1 202 7.0 Restricted Kansas City
37 Stacy Andrews G 6-7 342 6.9 Restricted Cincinnati
38 Deon Grant S 6-2 210 7.0 Unrestricted Jacksonville
39 Ken Hamlin S 6-2 209 7.1 Unrestricted Seattle
40 Chris Kelsay DE 6-4 275 6.9 Unrestricted Buffalo

Rk. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Grade FA type 2006 team 2007 team
41 David Macklin CB 5-10 206 7.1 Unrestricted Arizona
42 Alvin McKinley DT 6-3 294 7.4 Unrestricted Cleveland
43 Justin Smith DE 6-4 275 7.1 Unrestricted Cincinnati
44 Ahman Green RB 6-0 218 7.0 Unrestricted Green Bay
45 Kyle Johnson RB 6-0 242 7.0 Restricted Denver
46 Rian Lindell K 6-3 235 7.0 Unrestricted
47 Chris Gray G 6-3 308 6.9 Unrestricted Seattle
48 Dominic Rhodes RB 5-9 203 7.0 Unrestricted Indianapolis
49 Jared Allen DE 6-6 270 7.7 Restricted Kansas City
50 Drew Bennett WR 6-5 206 7.0 Unrestricted Tennessee
51 Cooper Carlisle G 6-5 295 7.0 Unrestricted Denver
52 Cosey Coleman G 6-4 310 7.0 Unrestricted Cleveland
53 Jason David CB 5-8 180 7.0 Restricted Indianapolis
54 Justin Griffith RB 5-11 232 6.8 Unrestricted Atlanta
55 E.J. Henderson LB 6-1 245 6.8 Unrestricted
56 Reggie Kelly TE 6-4 255 7.0 Unrestricted Cincinnati
57 Dan Koppen C 6-2 296 7.0 Unrestricted
58 Shantee Orr LB 6-0 250 7.0 Restricted Houston
59 Alex Stepanovich C 6-4 312 7.0 Restricted Arizona
60 Ernest Wilford WR 6-4 218 7.0 Restricted Jacksonville

Rk. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Grade FA type 2006 team 2007 team
61 Josh Bidwell P 6-3 220 7.0 Unrestricted
62 Nick Harper CB 5-10 182 7.0 Unrestricted Indianapolis
63 Antwan Peek DE 6-3 250 6.9 Unrestricted Houston
64 Kenderick Allen DT 6-5 328 6.9 Unrestricted Green Bay
65 Kris Dielman G 6-4 310 6.9 Unrestricted San Diego
66 Glenn Earl S 6-1 215 6.9 Restricted Houston
67 Roderick Hood CB 5-11 196 6.9 Unrestricted Philadelphia
68 Kendyl Jacox C 6-2 325 6.9 Unrestricted Miami
69 Landon Johnson LB 6-2 227 7.0 Restricted Cincinnati
70 Shaun O'Hara C 6-3 303 6.9 Unrestricted NY Giants
71 Cory Redding DT 6-4 290 6.9 Unrestricted Detroit
72 Darrion Scott DE 6-3 289 6.9 Restricted Minnesota
73 Ahmad Carroll CB 5-10 190 7.0 Unrestricted Jacksonville
74 Peter Sirmon LB 6-2 237 6.9 Unrestricted Tennessee
75 Andre Gurode G 6-4 312 6.7 Unrestricted Dallas
76 Patrick Pass RB 5-10 217 6.8 Unrestricted New England
77 Jordan Babineaux S 6-0 200 6.8 Restricted Seattle
78 Colby Bockwoldt LB 6-2 237 6.8 Restricted Tennessee
79 Kelly Butler OT 6-7 334 6.8 Restricted Cleveland
80 Drew Carter WR 6-3 200 6.4 Restricted Carolina

Rk. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Grade FA type 2006 team 2007 team
81 Jay Feely K 5-10 210 6.6 Unrestricted NY Giants
82 Travis Fisher CB 5-10 189 6.8 Unrestricted St. Louis
83 Brian Russell S 6-2 207 6.8 Unrestricted Cleveland
84 Jake Scott G 6-5 295 6.8 Restricted Indianapolis
85 Lenny Walls CB 6-4 192 6.8 Unrestricted Kansas City
86 D.J. Hackett WR 6-2 199 6.5 Restricted Seattle
87 Chris Draft LB 5-11 232 6.0 Unrestricted Carolina
88 Kevin Kaesviharn S 6-1 196 7.0 Unrestricted Cincinnati
89 Yeremiah Bell S 6-0 200 6.7 Restricted Miami
90 Donnie Spragan LB 6-3 242 6.7 Unrestricted Miami
91 Mike Adams S 5-11 195 6.7 Restricted San Francisco
92 Jason Fisk DT 6-3 300 6.8 Unrestricted St. Louis
93 Hank Fraley C 6-2 300 6.7 Unrestricted Cleveland
94 Justin Gage WR 6-4 212 6.7 Unrestricted Chicago
95 Michael Lewis S 6-1 222 8.2 Unrestricted Philadelphia
96 Ryan Lilja G 6-2 290 6.7 Restricted Indianapolis
97 Rien Long DT 6-6 300 6.7 Unrestricted Tennessee
98 Sean Mahan G 6-3 301 6.7 Unrestricted Tampa Bay
99 Damion McIntosh OT 6-4 320 6.7 Unrestricted Miami

[Drek]

Justin Smith is ranked way to low, McIntosh is better than many OTs they have over him. Lot of other smaller problems, but that really sticks out.

[LonghornBronco]

Pick up Dom Rhodes for nothing else but his knowledge of the Colt playbook.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by LonghornBronco

Pick up Dom Rhodes for nothing else but his knowledge of the Colt playbook.

The Colt playbook would be worthless without Peyton Manning to run it.

[Mountain Bronco]

I like what I see from Grant in NO. He could be a solid addition.

[BigPlayShay]

4 Adalius Thomas LB 6-2 270 7.5 Unrestricted Baltimore
12 Daniel Graham TE 6-3 257 7.6 Unrestricted New England
43 Justin Smith DE 6-4 275 7.1 Unrestricted Cincinnati
95 Michael Lewis S 6-1 222 8.2 Unrestricted Philadelphia

[listopencil]

1 Dwight Freeney DE 6-1 268 9.4 Unrestricted Indianapolis

7 Jeff Garcia QB 6-1 200 5.1 Unrestricted Philadelphia

18 Michael Turner RB 5-10 237 6.7 Restricted San Diego

19 Damon Huard QB 6-3 218 4.9 Unrestricted Kansas City


These guys look interesting.

[NFLBRONCO]

I'd rather we spent FA money on OT S backup QB and focus draft on DE DT RB. This way we avoid overpaying on DL FA esp DE.

[Elway777]

I like the Idea of signing Stincomb from the Saints then trading Foster. Then go after defensive lineman like Grant,Smith or Holliday. Maybe sign Chis Kelsay from Buffalo .Bucannon also might be a cheap free agent to replace DW.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

12 Daniel Graham TE 6-3 257 7.6 Unrestricted New England
20 Jamal Lewis RB 5-11 245 7.5 Unrestricted Baltimore

22 Charles Grant DE 6-3 290 7.3 Unrestricted New Orleans

The first two have been pursued by the Broncos in the past, and the third is wishful thinking.

[Barry Ramey]

The guys I think the Broncos have the most realistic shot at getting that would help the team from that list would be:

12 Daniel Graham TE 6-3 257 7.6 Unrestricted New England (would be an upgrade over Alexander and the team could still use two TE sets with Scheffler)

13 Patrick Kerney DE 6-5 273 8.4 Unrestricted Atlanta (if healthy, plus Broncos just hired his position coach from Atlanta)

19 Damon Huard QB 6-3 218 4.9 Unrestricted Kansas City(might look to start someplace, but a good option)

20 Jamal Lewis RB 5-11 245 7.5 Unrestricted Baltimore(Shanahan tried one before)

27 Ian Scott DT 6-3 302 7.3 Unrestricted Chicago (underrated player)

54 Justin Griffith RB 5-11 232 6.8 Unrestricted Atlanta( I've always liked this guy)

74 Peter Sirmon LB 6-2 237 6.9 Unrestricted Tennessee (could start at SLB and move Williams back to WLB or at least, quality backup)

90 Donnie Spragan LB 6-3 242 6.7 Unrestricted Miami( might try to bring him back)

97 Rien Long DT 6-6 300 6.7 Unrestricted Tennessee(if healthy, is a good pass rusher from the DT spot)

There are others from the list I like, but I think only chance the Broncos have of getting them is convincing them to take less others can and will offer to sign with them.

[Willynowei]

Jarred Allen, Justin Smith, Charles Grant, Dwight Freeney, Patrick Kerney, Randy Starks....

Big names, i'm not sure how we'd get any of them though.

Personally, I think a D-line starts from the inside out. Randy Starks is wishful thinking, but a DT is critical. Obviously the loser we have paid to play DT right now aint gettin it done.

[jmz313]

Originally Posted by listopencil

The Colt playbook would be worthless without Peyton Manning to run it.

I'm pretty sure he was thinking about knowledge to be past to the Defense.

One solid FA and a good draft would be nice. I can't see Denver dropping the coin for a top FA D lineman.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Originally Posted by listopencil

1 Dwight Freeney DE 6-1 268 9.4 Unrestricted Indianapolis

7 Jeff Garcia QB 6-1 200 5.1 Unrestricted Philadelphia

18 Michael Turner RB 5-10 237 6.7 Restricted San Diego

19 Damon Huard QB 6-3 218 4.9 Unrestricted Kansas City


These guys look interesting.

It would be nice to see these guys here, except with Freeney, i would like to get a someone a little bigger, that is the problem everyone has had with our line this year, no use bringing in another small DL.
Turner could be good, has power and explosive but does anyone know if he can carry the ball all season, by week 4 he will have had more carries than he had all last season.
And as for the QB's, it would be nice to land either, but i thinik those 2 might get looks as possible starters after the seasons they put up.

[bpc]

Justin Smith is still the best of the bunch. Do you want a guy like Freeney who is now picking his spots to play hard during the year?

Smith is consistent and he can give you between 8-14 sacks and a lot of tackles. He had 50 solos from the DE spots and he is usually getting between 45-50 every season... has never been hurt. You just know what you are going to get with that guy which is a high motor effort and solid performances. He can be an every down starter.

I love Michael Turner but we won't give up our 1st rounder to a division rival for him. We can sit and wait a year on him and SD won't be able to keep him. Patience in this situation will pay off. I do like him a lot though.

Ryan Long is an underated DT with pass rushing ability but he missed all of last season. I like his potential but he has to be signed to an incentive laden deal.

Charles Grant has great upside. Tough to say which way he will go though. He coudl get better. It is a little bit more risky than Smith though.

I love Daniel Graham, he is one of my favorite targets coming out. I think he is a definite upgrade over Alexander.

I also like Gurode coming out of CU as well. I think he can help us in the run game.

[ward63]

Chris Kelsay...I wanted him in the draft when he came out. Get him now...

[want2bAbronco2]

I would take any of these! (not in any order)
Adalius Thomas LB
Asante Samuel CB
Kevin Curtis WR
Daniel Graham TE
Patrick Kerney DE
Justin Smith DE

[BroncoFiend]

Originally Posted by Willynowei

Jarred Allen, Justin Smith, Charles Grant, Dwight Freeney, Patrick Kerney, Randy Starks....

Big names, i'm not sure how we'd get any of them though.

Personally, I think a D-line starts from the inside out. Randy Starks is wishful thinking, but a DT is critical. Obviously the loser we have paid to play DT right now aint gettin it done.

I really think Warren is getting a bad rap because he played hurt this year. I know a toe doesn't seem like much, but at the size these guys are, and the fact that leverage plays such an important part of their job, a hurt toe can linger and really effect a guys play. I would like to see a quality player next to Warren on the inside however, rather than Myers who can eat up blockers but do little else.

I also think Jamal Lewis is a very strong possiblity. I don't like it, but we went after him last year, and it seems Shanny is interested in a big back fo next year.

[Jason in LA]

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

These are the same guys that had Denver taking Ken-Yon Rambo in the 1st for most of the offseason in '01, only to have Ken-Yon drop to #229 and go to Oakland in the 7th round.

I beat Rambo in the 300 IM hurdles in the state championships back in '95. I took fourth in the face, but my times would have won a number of states in the nation. California is the toughest track state. I must have been in the top 20 in the nation that year.

[Garcia Bronco]

I would like to add that I am the 656 best available free agent

[Elway777]

I Hope the first guy the Broncos bring in is Stincomb from the saints. The Huddle report rants him the best offensive tackle in free agent market. Then Broncos trade Foster for a 4 rounder. Then go after the best defensive lineman they can get or safety like Hamlin.Then just sign cheap players like Bucannon to replace DW and Northcutt to return punts.

[Requiem]

If Randy Starks, DT is a free agent we should definitely go after him. He'd be GREAT here.

[Requiem]

He's restricted though, fmmmfk.

[s0phr0syne]

I think we've got to start thinking about addressing the safety situation. We've got Brandon tabbed as a potential successor to Ferguson, but what about bringing in some youth under Lynch? Michael Lewis is going to be released by Philadelphia, and Archuleta is not content in Washington. Others...?

[Paladin]

I understood Archuleta was not.....um......productive.