Broncos ink FB Paul Smith - The Orange Mane

Flyboy063 · 03-05-2007, 05:41 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/pla...rt=NFL&id=1891

Broncos signed FB Paul Smith to a three-year contract.

Smith began last season as the Rams' starter before losing his job due to injuries. Denver currently has five fullbacks on its active roster.

Anybody know anything about him? Is this a good or bad signing?

Barry Ramey · 03-05-2007, 05:55 PM

I know he's considered a good special teams player, but it is an odd signing with Johnson and Sapp around. So maybe looking at one of them being gone I guess.

chrisp · 03-05-2007, 05:56 PM

I know very little about the guy, but i do know we need a solid blocking fullback. Given that this guy has been in the league for seven seasons without ever posting more than 90 yards rushing or recieving, I would suggest that this is probably his strength......

rovolution · 03-05-2007, 06:00 PM

He is supposedly a Special Teams stud according to Schefter (and we obviously need help in that department).

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-05-2007, 06:01 PM

Let the KJ and pick 21 to Houston for pick 8 begin

wolf754life · 03-05-2007, 06:40 PM

finally, a guy who will only focus on special teams, think young keith burns

chaz · 03-05-2007, 07:22 PM

supposedly he is well-known for being a great wedge-buster on kick coverage...gimme some of that.

spdirty · 03-05-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chaz

supposedly he is well-known for being a great wedge-buster on kick coverage...gimme some of that.

hell yeah!!!!! Didnt understand this signing till I saw he was a stud on Kick coverage.

HEAV · 03-05-2007, 08:05 PM

Our special teams will be much improved in 07. But it will be more about our new SP coach than any player.

Still a nice pickup for the team. Who know's? He may beat out both Sapp and Kyle

??

Atlas · 03-05-2007, 08:44 PM

If Ernster doesn't punt any better the Special teams won't be much improved.

RunSilentRunDeep · 03-05-2007, 08:56 PM

Unless Sapp also fills the role of the third RB, Johnson is gone. And if Graham is signed, they'll probably be in two-TE sets so much a fullback won't even be on the field. Nice pickup.

baja · 03-05-2007, 09:01 PM

roncos apparently found their starting tailback for the 2007 season when Travis Henry agreed today to a 5-year deal that includes $12 million in guaranteed money, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed.
Henry, gained 1,211 yards on 270 carries for the Tennessee Titans last season. He was released by the Titans on Saturday, allowing the team to avoid paying him an $8.3 million roster bonus.
Henry, 28, ran for 100 or more yards six times last season. He spent the past two years with the Titans after playing four years with the Buffalo Bills, who drafted him from the University of Tennessee.
Henry gained more than 1,000 yards during the 2002 and 2003 seasons with the Bills.
He has two strikes against him in
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the NFL substance abuse policy. A third strike would mean a season-long suspension for Henry.
Meanwhile, Denver agreed to terms for a three-year deal with fullback and special teams ace Paul Smith, his agent Steve Baker said. Smith spent the 2006 season in St. Louis. He spent his first four seasons in San Francisco and the next two in Detroit.
Smith likely will compete with Kyle Johnson at fullback if Johnson returns. Fullback Cecil Sapp is expected to play a lot at tailback. Smith is known for being a great wedge buster on special teams.

RunSilentRunDeep · 03-05-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

Smith likely will compete with Kyle Johnson at fullback if Johnson returns. Fullback Cecil Sapp is expected to play a lot at tailback. Smith is known for being a great wedge buster on special teams.

After getting $12M upfront. Travis Henry is the only one that's going to play a lot of tailback.

Dudeskey · 03-05-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rovolution

He is supposedly a Special Teams stud according to Schefter (and we obviously need help in that department).

Being an ex-ram, he must have been one of the few that were worth a damn on ST... They've been horrible for about the last 4 seasons

Kaylore · 03-05-2007, 09:20 PM

Sapp is going to play more running back, so this is good.

ward63 · 03-05-2007, 09:29 PM

I like the signing. It means that there will be competition heavily at fullback and we haven't had a real good one for a while.

Barry Ramey · 03-05-2007, 09:50 PM

I know I have mentioned numerous times how the ST have been mediocre for awhile, so hopefully this is a sign that Shanahan is going to take it seriously now.

Drek · 03-05-2007, 10:20 PM

Photo of Paul Smith, if anyone is interested.

He's 5'11", 237, Scouts Inc. comments that he's a tweener who isn't very good at sustaining lead blocks and doesn't have HB speed but is a good athlete for his size, making him a capable special teamer.

El Guapo · 03-05-2007, 11:29 PM

This guy will be a GREAT special teamer for us. He really has the potential to be the kind of FB that shanny likes too... oh yeah, he went to UTEP! GO PAUL SMITH, my new adoptee!

broncswin · 03-05-2007, 11:48 PM

no wonder we couldn't sign Kerney, we spent all our money on a damn fullback

Odysseus · 03-06-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward63

I like the signing. It means that there will be competition heavily at fullback and we haven't had a real good one for a while.

I hope this is more than a special teams signing. We need a guy who hand delivers us third downs so that Cutler can let if fly.

This year is better than last year when every other player was a Brown's player. These are some smart pickups.

BroncoBuff · 03-06-2007, 12:21 AM

We're his 4th team in just 7 years ...

Odysseus · 03-10-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Sapp is going to play more running back, so this is good.

I think the addition of Henry really does give Sapp a better chance of being in on key plays. He catches and blocks better than Kyle. Kyle keeps getting cut. He might not make it this year.

Does anyone think three years for Paul Smith is three years?

gunns · 03-10-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaz

supposedly he is well-known for being a great wedge-buster on kick coverage...gimme some of that.

That's what I've heard also, he's supposedly great on special teams. Has a neck injury though.

watermock · 03-10-2007, 07:37 PM

Another good move. I think Alexander, Kyle J. and Burnsie might be gone, altho I think we signed Burnsie, doesn't mean he will stick.

Does anyone get wood when you hear wedge buster besides Bobo?

He will get a physical so we shall see...and no...not including a wedgie.

03-05-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
Flyboy063 Solid Starter In Rod We Trust Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 117	Broncos ink FB Paul Smith http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/pla...rt=NFL&id=1891 Broncos signed FB Paul Smith to a three-year contract. Smith began last season as the Rams' starter before losing his job due to injuries. Denver currently has five fullbacks on its active roster. Anybody know anything about him? Is this a good or bad signing?

03-05-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Our special teams will be much improved in 07. But it will be more about our new SP coach than any player. Still a nice pickup for the team. Who know's? He may beat out both Sapp and Kyle??

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03-05-2007, 05:55 PM	#2
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	I know he's considered a good special teams player, but it is an odd signing with Johnson and Sapp around. So maybe looking at one of them being gone I guess.

03-05-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
chrisp Friend of the unsung Not into the football......yet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London UK Posts: 1,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Danny Trevathan	I know very little about the guy, but i do know we need a solid blocking fullback. Given that this guy has been in the league for seven seasons without ever posting more than 90 yards rushing or recieving, I would suggest that this is probably his strength......

03-05-2007, 06:00 PM	#4
rovolution Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,949 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	He is supposedly a Special Teams stud according to Schefter (and we obviously need help in that department).

03-05-2007, 06:01 PM	#5
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Let the KJ and pick 21 to Houston for pick 8 begin

03-05-2007, 06:40 PM	#6
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	finally, a guy who will only focus on special teams, think young keith burns

03-05-2007, 07:22 PM	#7
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	supposedly he is well-known for being a great wedge-buster on kick coverage...gimme some of that.

03-05-2007, 08:44 PM	#10
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	If Ernster doesn't punt any better the Special teams won't be much improved.

03-05-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Unless Sapp also fills the role of the third RB, Johnson is gone. And if Graham is signed, they'll probably be in two-TE sets so much a fullback won't even be on the field. Nice pickup.

03-05-2007, 09:01 PM	#12
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,908 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	roncos apparently found their starting tailback for the 2007 season when Travis Henry agreed today to a 5-year deal that includes $12 million in guaranteed money, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed. Henry, gained 1,211 yards on 270 carries for the Tennessee Titans last season. He was released by the Titans on Saturday, allowing the team to avoid paying him an $8.3 million roster bonus. Henry, 28, ran for 100 or more yards six times last season. He spent the past two years with the Titans after playing four years with the Buffalo Bills, who drafted him from the University of Tennessee. Henry gained more than 1,000 yards during the 2002 and 2003 seasons with the Bills. He has two strikes against him in Hello Travis Analyze Travis Henry's career statistics. the NFL substance abuse policy. A third strike would mean a season-long suspension for Henry. Meanwhile, Denver agreed to terms for a three-year deal with fullback and special teams ace Paul Smith, his agent Steve Baker said. Smith spent the 2006 season in St. Louis. He spent his first four seasons in San Francisco and the next two in Detroit. Smith likely will compete with Kyle Johnson at fullback if Johnson returns. Fullback Cecil Sapp is expected to play a lot at tailback. Smith is known for being a great wedge buster on special teams.

03-05-2007, 09:20 PM	#15
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,070 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Sapp is going to play more running back, so this is good.

03-05-2007, 09:29 PM	#16
ward63 The Burner Returner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,161 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quincy Morgan	I like the signing. It means that there will be competition heavily at fullback and we haven't had a real good one for a while.

03-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#17
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	I know I have mentioned numerous times how the ST have been mediocre for awhile, so hopefully this is a sign that Shanahan is going to take it seriously now.

03-05-2007, 10:20 PM	#18
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,317	Photo of Paul Smith, if anyone is interested. He's 5'11", 237, Scouts Inc. comments that he's a tweener who isn't very good at sustaining lead blocks and doesn't have HB speed but is a good athlete for his size, making him a capable special teamer.

03-05-2007, 11:29 PM	#19
El Guapo aka mav_7. who? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA (heart is in TX) Posts: 3,449	This guy will be a GREAT special teamer for us. He really has the potential to be the kind of FB that shanny likes too... oh yeah, he went to UTEP! GO PAUL SMITH, my new adoptee!

03-05-2007, 11:48 PM	#20
broncswin God I love those Broncos Bring back the hardware Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Broncos Fantasy Land Posts: 2,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: three amigos	no wonder we couldn't sign Kerney, we spent all our money on a damn fullback

03-06-2007, 12:21 AM	#22
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,437 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	We're his 4th team in just 7 years ...

03-10-2007, 07:37 PM	#25
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Another good move. I think Alexander, Kyle J. and Burnsie might be gone, altho I think we signed Burnsie, doesn't mean he will stick. Does anyone get wood when you hear wedge buster besides Bobo? He will get a physical so we shall see...and no...not including a wedgie.