FB: CECIL SAPP gets high tender, KYLE JOHNSON low tender - The Orange Mane

BroncoBuff · 03-01-2007, 05:51 AM

FULLBACKS: SAPP gets high tender, KYLE JOHNSON low tender

On Wednesday, Sapp found out he likely will be sticking around the Broncos for at least one more season with a healthy pay raise.

The Broncos informed the fullback they were tendering him at the $1.3 million level as a restricted free agent, meaning any team that signs him to an offer sheet will have to give the Broncos a second-round pick as compensation should they decline to match the contract.

The second-round compensation is new this year under the revised collective-bargaining agreement. Sapp made about $430,000 last season.

The Broncos placed the $850,000 low tender on fullback Kyle Johnson. The Broncos retain the right of first refusal if another team offers Johnson a deal and would receive a fifth-round pick, where Johnson was drafted, if he leaves.

Sapp, an undrafted free agent who joined the Broncos' active roster in October 2004, is expected to be the favorite to start next season. He was on that path before getting injured in training camp last season and missed the opener.

Sapp rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries and had eight catches and six special-teams tackles in 11 games before he broke the fibula in his left leg while returning a kickoff. Sapp was placed on injured reserve Dec. 4.

There's a chance he might get a look at tailback.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...386587,00.html

BroncoBuff · 03-01-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

"There's a chance (Sapp) might get a look at tailback."

That's pretty interesting ... he runs a 4.55 40. Add to this the fact that some of the better informed guys around here are convinced Jamal Lewis will be in town by the weekend ... and I'm thinking the following:

Tatum will be traded
Forget about Marshawn Lynch]
Based on another article, I'll bet they're eyeing Carriker
Maybe Tony Hunt in the 2nd (?)

watermock · 03-01-2007, 06:04 AM

He DID but has added some weight for the FB position and has no doubt have to continue rehab. However, that's a great speed for a FB. If he can run under 4.7 he's still quick for a FB.

Barry Ramey · 03-01-2007, 07:34 AM

They have talked about Sapp at RB for awhile now and he rarely plays there, so I don't see that changing next year either. He's gotten bigger since college and likely not as fast. Tony Hunt seems a bigger version of Mike Bell. Would be nice to find a RB with decent size at least, but the ability to break long runs more frequently.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-01-2007, 08:46 AM

We are weak at fullback.

Orange_Beard · 03-01-2007, 08:57 AM

Hmm, Sapp and Johnson are weak?
I disagree.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-01-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

Hmm, Sapp and Johnson are weak?
I disagree.

Our whole RB situation seems weak to me. Tatum Two Toes isn't an every down back, M. Bell isn't either. Johnson was banged up the whole year and Sapp has never impressed me.

DarkHorse · 03-01-2007, 09:44 AM

And how do we know that Mike Bell isn't an every down back? We had an anemic offense last year - passing game included so how do we arrive at this conclusion so early?

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-01-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkHorse

And how do we know that Mike Bell isn't an every down back? We had an anemic offense last year - passing game included so how do we arrive at this conclusion so early?

Did you watch him last year? The guy runs out of gas after 3 plays.

Traveler · 03-01-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

That's pretty interesting ... he runs a 4.55 40. Add to this the fact that some of the better informed guys around here are convinced Jamal Lewis will be in town by the weekend ... and I'm thinking the following:

Tatum will be traded
Forget about Marshawn Lynch]
Based on another article, I'll bet they're eyeing Carriker

Maybe Tony Hunt in the 2nd (?)

from all accounts, Hunt might be available in 3rd round. In any case I still think he would be a prefect fit in Denver. Although he lacks top end speed he's the most complete back in this draft IMO.

ludo21 · 03-01-2007, 09:52 AM

hmmm..

I like both guys a lot, so I hope they both stick around. Sapp might fill in at RB at times but no way he starts.

I still see us drafting a RB high (first day) or go after a FA back.

Hercules Rockefeller · 03-01-2007, 11:26 AM

This isn't a suprise. Sapp was undrafted, giving him the low tender would result in Denver receiving no compensation if someone signed him away.

chaz · 03-01-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

That's pretty interesting ... he runs a 4.55 40. Add to this the fact that some of the better informed guys around here are convinced Jamal Lewis will be in town by the weekend ... and I'm thinking the following:

Tatum will be traded
Forget about Marshawn Lynch]
Based on another article, I'll bet they're eyeing Carriker
Maybe Tony Hunt in the 2nd (?)

i think antonio pittman will be the guy they're eyeing in the second, especially if they trade tatum we need some speed, and he is a nice combo of size/power who has experience running in a zone system

chaz · 03-01-2007, 11:56 AM

i'm glad sapp is going to get a look at HB...he impressed me with quickness and just running people over in the few looks he got last year...always seemed to break the first tackle at the line and keep going. he might be the dark horse....

Odysseus · 03-01-2007, 12:23 PM

The Broncos needs a running attack badly. If they don't start upgrading the offensive line another running back is just going to be that...another running back.

Steve Sewell · 03-01-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

That's pretty interesting ... he runs a 4.55 40. Add to this the fact that some of the better informed guys around here are convinced Jamal Lewis will be in town by the weekend ... and I'm thinking the following:

Tatum will be traded
Forget about Marshawn Lynch]
Based on another article, I'll bet they're eyeing Carriker
Maybe Tony Hunt in the 2nd (?)

I'm thinking the following: none of what we THINK will happen will likely happen...lol.

kappys · 03-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Personally I prefer Johnson at fullback when healthy, it will be interesting to see if he can bounce back.

Crushaholic · 03-01-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quiettiger

The Broncos needs a running attack badly. If they don't start upgrading the offensive line another running back is just going to be that...another running back.

We have a winner. The offensive line that we started at the beginning of the season was not the same offensive line we started at the end of the season. That needs to be addressed. Another RB can't find the gap if there is no gap...

03-01-2007, 05:51 AM	#1
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	FB: CECIL SAPP gets high tender, KYLE JOHNSON low tender FULLBACKS: SAPP gets high tender, KYLE JOHNSON low tender On Wednesday, Sapp found out he likely will be sticking around the Broncos for at least one more season with a healthy pay raise. The Broncos informed the fullback they were tendering him at the $1.3 million level as a restricted free agent, meaning any team that signs him to an offer sheet will have to give the Broncos a second-round pick as compensation should they decline to match the contract. The second-round compensation is new this year under the revised collective-bargaining agreement. Sapp made about $430,000 last season. The Broncos placed the $850,000 low tender on fullback Kyle Johnson. The Broncos retain the right of first refusal if another team offers Johnson a deal and would receive a fifth-round pick, where Johnson was drafted, if he leaves. Sapp, an undrafted free agent who joined the Broncos' active roster in October 2004, is expected to be the favorite to start next season. He was on that path before getting injured in training camp last season and missed the opener. Sapp rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries and had eight catches and six special-teams tackles in 11 games before he broke the fibula in his left leg while returning a kickoff. Sapp was placed on injured reserve Dec. 4. There's a chance he might get a look at tailback. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...386587,00.html

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03-01-2007, 06:04 AM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	He DID but has added some weight for the FB position and has no doubt have to continue rehab. However, that's a great speed for a FB. If he can run under 4.7 he's still quick for a FB.

03-01-2007, 07:34 AM	#4
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	They have talked about Sapp at RB for awhile now and he rarely plays there, so I don't see that changing next year either. He's gotten bigger since college and likely not as fast. Tony Hunt seems a bigger version of Mike Bell. Would be nice to find a RB with decent size at least, but the ability to break long runs more frequently.

03-01-2007, 08:46 AM	#5
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	We are weak at fullback.

03-01-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Hmm, Sapp and Johnson are weak? I disagree.

03-01-2007, 09:44 AM	#8
DarkHorse RPM Racer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 4,681 Adopt-a-Bronco: Kenny McKinley	And how do we know that Mike Bell isn't an every down back? We had an anemic offense last year - passing game included so how do we arrive at this conclusion so early?

03-01-2007, 09:52 AM	#11
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,977 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	hmmm.. I like both guys a lot, so I hope they both stick around. Sapp might fill in at RB at times but no way he starts. I still see us drafting a RB high (first day) or go after a FA back.

03-01-2007, 11:26 AM	#12
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,013 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	This isn't a suprise. Sapp was undrafted, giving him the low tender would result in Denver receiving no compensation if someone signed him away.

03-01-2007, 11:56 AM	#14
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,456 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	i'm glad sapp is going to get a look at HB...he impressed me with quickness and just running people over in the few looks he got last year...always seemed to break the first tackle at the line and keep going. he might be the dark horse....

03-01-2007, 12:23 PM	#15
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	The Broncos needs a running attack badly. If they don't start upgrading the offensive line another running back is just going to be that...another running back.

03-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#17
kappys Ring of Famer “It will be of little avail to the Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,928	Personally I prefer Johnson at fullback when healthy, it will be interesting to see if he can bounce back.