The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 03-03-2007, 06:12 PM

The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland to a one-year contract.

The 6-2/322-pounder wouldn't seem a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme on paper, but apparently will push Chris Kuper at right guard.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_5351060?source=rss

Sorry Kuper fans, but this guy starts

Rascal · 03-03-2007, 06:13 PM

The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland to a one-year contract.

The 6-2/322-pounder wouldn't seem a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme on paper, but apparently will push Chris Kuper at right guard.

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Guess that means Carlisle is gone for sure.

spdirty · 03-03-2007, 06:15 PM

huh...if he outperforms Kuper, thats fine.

Rascal · 03-03-2007, 06:16 PM

bastard

Killericon · 03-03-2007, 06:17 PM

I hope Kuper wins...

Anyone know whether he's a run-blocking or a pass-blocking specialist.

chaz · 03-03-2007, 06:17 PM

i hope kuper blows him out of the water....

chaz · 03-03-2007, 06:23 PM

A 320+ pound widebody and road grader type. Great short area blocker with tremendous strength and a little quickness. Has good run blocking technique. Slow footed. Not an effective blocker in space. Struggles against defenders with quick pass rushing moves. Has had three ACL injuries and gets overweight at times. Holland can be a very effective guard in a Norv Turner-type system that calls for huge linemen to push the pile.

not sure i like this signing at all....maybe for depth but thats about it----seems like everything we try to avoid with linemen...not really sure what we were thinking with this pickup...waste of perfectly good cap space

Arkansas Bronco · 03-03-2007, 06:24 PM

Good enough no matter what happens we needed another NFL ready guard. Just say goodbye to Coop.

chaz · 03-03-2007, 06:25 PM

http://www.sportsgrumblings.com/foot...cgi?dd-e22-t52

link on the scouting report for the link nazis<--haha

atomicbloke · 03-03-2007, 06:27 PM

maybe he could be our goal-line specialist.

footstepsfrom#27 · 03-03-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEAV

The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland to a one-year contract.

The 6-2/322-pounder wouldn't seem a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme on paper, but apparently will push Chris Kuper at right guard.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_5351060?source=rss

Sorry Kuper fans, but this guy starts

323 pounds...I thought we could only play little guys in our line?

SoCalBronco · 03-03-2007, 06:30 PM

Depth and competition, good.

chaz · 03-03-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicbloke

maybe he could be our goal-line specialist.

good thinking...maybe shanahan is putting together a "BIG" package for short to go situations...makes a little more sense now, but just a little, seems like a prime candidate to get cut when he has lead feet in camp

HEAV · 03-03-2007, 06:34 PM

Shanny wanted beef on both lines. Big Daddy and Montrae add beef to the lines.

Now it's about the glam players DE,RB,TE,QB.

Loving the offseason!

HEAV · 03-03-2007, 06:35 PM

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/play...fm?playerid=93

Nice read on him.

Drek · 03-03-2007, 06:41 PM

Scouts Inc. says he's a talented up and comer who has problems against 3-techs and linebackers, but is a big strong guy who handles pulling and trapping well. Doesn't do much at the second level either though.

Sounds like quality opposition for Kuper, he'll be 27 in May, I'd have been cool with a little longer deal but with his injury history and Kuper looking so promising its probably better to go it one year at a time on him.

Now if we just add an OT in the draft to add extra depth with Meadows behind Pears and Lepsis I'd be very happy with the state of our OL.

chaz · 03-03-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEAV

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/play...fm?playerid=93

Nice read on him.

a good article if you need an article written through rose-colored glasses....seems very homerish but maybe it will cut down on the complaining

RunSilentRunDeep · 03-03-2007, 07:05 PM

Maybe Kuper gets tried at tackle. He has the size and did it well in college.

Ratboy · 03-03-2007, 07:12 PM

Shanahan wanted to go bigger. We're going bigger... WAY bigger.

RMT · 03-03-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunSilentRunDeep

Maybe Kuper gets tried at tackle. He has the size and did it well in college.

that's what I'm thinking, too ... I'm not sure I like the "one-year" deal, though.

ludo21 · 03-03-2007, 07:39 PM

COMPETITION!!!

WOOHOO!!!

love it, push each guy to the fullest. Kuper still could start, but now for sure the best guy will play, not just caz they have to.

bpc · 03-03-2007, 08:27 PM

Maybe they try Kuper at left guard and try Holland at right guard.

Is it just me or is the fact that Shanahan said they need to get bigger a straight shot at Hamilton our lightest offensive lineman?

OrangeShadow · 03-03-2007, 08:31 PM

some competition for kuper, sounds good to me

Barry Ramey · 03-03-2007, 08:37 PM

Looks like it is to give competition at RG and more depth. I don't see it as anything to do with Hamilton.

RunSilentRunDeep · 03-03-2007, 08:45 PM

I'm sure Holland, being a career backup, wanted the chance to cash in with next year's cap jump if he gets a year to showcase himself. If he pans out, I won't miss watch the middle of the line get crushed on goal-to-go situations.

03-03-2007, 06:12 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	The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland to a one-year contract. The 6-2/322-pounder wouldn't seem a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme on paper, but apparently will push Chris Kuper at right guard. http://www.denverpost.com/ci_5351060?source=rss Sorry Kuper fans, but this guy starts

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SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,319 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Depth and competition, good. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH! Last edited by SoCalBronco; 03-03-2007 at 06:36 PM..

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03-03-2007, 06:13 PM	#2
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Broncos Sign Holland The Broncos have reportedly signed G Montrae Holland to a one-year contract. The 6-2/322-pounder wouldn't seem a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme on paper, but apparently will push Chris Kuper at right guard. ------------- Guess that means Carlisle is gone for sure.

03-03-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,904 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	huh...if he outperforms Kuper, thats fine.

03-03-2007, 06:16 PM	#4
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	bastard

03-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#5
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	I hope Kuper wins... Anyone know whether he's a run-blocking or a pass-blocking specialist.

03-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#6
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	i hope kuper blows him out of the water....

03-03-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	A 320+ pound widebody and road grader type. Great short area blocker with tremendous strength and a little quickness. Has good run blocking technique. Slow footed. Not an effective blocker in space. Struggles against defenders with quick pass rushing moves. Has had three ACL injuries and gets overweight at times. Holland can be a very effective guard in a Norv Turner-type system that calls for huge linemen to push the pile. not sure i like this signing at all....maybe for depth but thats about it----seems like everything we try to avoid with linemen...not really sure what we were thinking with this pickup...waste of perfectly good cap space

03-03-2007, 06:24 PM	#8
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Good enough no matter what happens we needed another NFL ready guard. Just say goodbye to Coop.

03-03-2007, 06:25 PM	#9
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	http://www.sportsgrumblings.com/foot...cgi?dd-e22-t52 link on the scouting report for the link nazis<--haha

03-03-2007, 06:27 PM	#10
atomicbloke Ring of Famer La 12 Boca Juniors Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,347 Adopt-a-Bronco: Offensive Line	maybe he could be our goal-line specialist.

03-03-2007, 06:34 PM	#14
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Shanny wanted beef on both lines. Big Daddy and Montrae add beef to the lines. Now it's about the glam players DE,RB,TE,QB. Loving the offseason!

03-03-2007, 06:35 PM	#15
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	http://www.neworleanssaints.com/play...fm?playerid=93 Nice read on him.

03-03-2007, 06:41 PM	#16
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,321	Scouts Inc. says he's a talented up and comer who has problems against 3-techs and linebackers, but is a big strong guy who handles pulling and trapping well. Doesn't do much at the second level either though. Sounds like quality opposition for Kuper, he'll be 27 in May, I'd have been cool with a little longer deal but with his injury history and Kuper looking so promising its probably better to go it one year at a time on him. Now if we just add an OT in the draft to add extra depth with Meadows behind Pears and Lepsis I'd be very happy with the state of our OL.

03-03-2007, 07:05 PM	#18
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Maybe Kuper gets tried at tackle. He has the size and did it well in college.

03-03-2007, 07:12 PM	#19
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Shanahan wanted to go bigger. We're going bigger... WAY bigger.

03-03-2007, 07:39 PM	#21
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,915 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	COMPETITION!!! WOOHOO!!! love it, push each guy to the fullest. Kuper still could start, but now for sure the best guy will play, not just caz they have to.

03-03-2007, 08:27 PM	#22
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,574 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Maybe they try Kuper at left guard and try Holland at right guard. Is it just me or is the fact that Shanahan said they need to get bigger a straight shot at Hamilton our lightest offensive lineman?

03-03-2007, 08:31 PM	#23
OrangeShadow armed and dangerous Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,771	some competition for kuper, sounds good to me

03-03-2007, 08:37 PM	#24
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Looks like it is to give competition at RG and more depth. I don't see it as anything to do with Hamilton.

03-03-2007, 08:45 PM	#25
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	I'm sure Holland, being a career backup, wanted the chance to cash in with next year's cap jump if he gets a year to showcase himself. If he pans out, I won't miss watch the middle of the line get crushed on goal-to-go situations.