Quincy Morgan re-signs - The Orange Mane

eddie mac · 03-12-2007, 07:43 PM

Broncos | Morgan re-signed
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:12:26 -0800

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed unrestricted free-agent WR Quincy Morgan. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

listopencil · 03-12-2007, 08:01 PM

That's cool, I guess. I think the problem with our return game wasn't the returner though. I think it was the entire Special Teams unit during returns. I think a quality Special Teams Coach was the appropriate upgrade.

orange crusher · 03-12-2007, 08:06 PM

Morgan is a good return man. It's a good signing just in case Hixon isn't ready.

listopencil · 03-12-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by orange crusher

Morgan is a good return man. It's a good signing just in case Hixon isn't ready.

I wonder if this signing means Hixon is being viewed as more of a WR and less of a returner? I had forgotten that Hixon was supposed to be really good at it.

worm · 03-12-2007, 08:14 PM

Amazing how much difference a hyphen can make...

watermock · 03-12-2007, 08:16 PM

I thought Morgan was older...he's like 29. I alway have to get the fingers and toes out with birthdates. He's marginal, but an emergency WR...we have WR's. We were really thin at RB with Tater traded and Nash passing.

I thought he was like 34 or 5.

cutthemdown · 03-12-2007, 08:16 PM

I think Denver has confidence that Morgan can play wr if needed. While Hixon they see as more the pure return man. Morgan I think is a solid number 4 and could probably be a number 3 in a pinch.

watermock · 03-12-2007, 08:22 PM

I honestly think we will see alot of 2 TE with Scheff motioning to the slot at times. Both Scheff and Graham can catch so it's decieving in that article about thin at reciever.

toad · 03-12-2007, 08:53 PM

Morgan is certainly a capable WR...he had 964 yards and 7 TDs in '02 on a dismal Cleveland team. Surely he could step as a #3/#4 for us if needed...

I like the resigning....solid role player, special teams guy, and emergency WR.

HEAV · 03-12-2007, 09:30 PM

Just another piece to the 2007 puzzle. Now need another fat guy for the D-line and then the draft.

MechanicalBull · 03-12-2007, 09:37 PM

Even before reading this I've had this weird feeling that Hixon will end up getting cut. Don't know why though.

Odysseus · 03-12-2007, 09:51 PM

I don't think there is anything wrong with having a KR and PR players on the team. It looks like we'll have a lot of depth at WR for a change.

Barry Ramey · 03-12-2007, 10:00 PM

Morgan returns kicks and Hixon is seen as the punt return guy, so re-signing Morgan doesn't necessarily mean anything about Hixon.

Dudeskey · 03-12-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toad

Morgan is certainly a capable WR...he had 964 yards and 7 TDs in '02 on a dismal Cleveland team. Surely he could step as a #3/#4 for us if needed...

I like the resigning....solid role player, special teams guy, and emergency WR.

Emergency is right... he has earned a rep as a pass-dropping machine in his journey through the NFL

spdirty · 03-12-2007, 11:08 PM

If O'Brien wants him, I'm cool with it.

ozomulsion · 03-13-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Ramey

Morgan returns kicks and Hixon is seen as the punt return guy, so re-signing Morgan doesn't necessarily mean anything about Hixon.

Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner. Morgan has never returned punts, not even in college. Morgan has a 25.0 YPR career average. He averaged 24.9 YPR for us last year.

The only problem with our KO return game last year was Clark. Jeez he was bad.

B-Love · 03-13-2007, 01:11 AM

I really like this re-signing.

Morgan started to give us some Hebron-esque returns last year.

I loved Vaughn Hebron!!

Atlas · 03-13-2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MechanicalBull

Even before reading this I've had this weird feeling that Hixon will end up getting cut. Don't know why though.

Well, you could be right, he hasn't shown anything. He could be a training camp cut.

watermock · 03-13-2007, 05:22 AM

Willie Middlebrooks syndrome...let's give him some time tho. They just took the screws out. Good grief tho...why the high pick?

Kaylore · 03-13-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by spdirty

If O'Brien wants him, I'm cool with it.

Yeah. Since this a post O'Brien hiring then I think it's great. And O'Brien is on record as saying that he's specifically excited about Hixon.

DBroncos4life · 03-13-2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdirty

If O'Brien wants him, I'm cool with it.

This guy was good at KR before O'brien got here. He has always been ok what he does.

chrisp · 03-13-2007, 06:18 AM

Morgan may not have ever returned punts, but Scott O'brien recently said that he thought Hixon could handle both, so there will definitely be some competition on kickoffs, and if Hixon turns out to be our return man they will look to get him on the field as often as possible.

I think the coaches see Morgan as good enough at WR to provide some depth there as well as being a backup return guy, but they are hoping that Hixon will be our number one return man.

Having said that I am confused about his (Hixon's) injury status - I knew he was on IR last year and thought he would b healthy for this offseason, but I seem to recall someone on this board saying he was injured again - can someone clarify

??

Either way This is a soloid signing for roster depth and special teams at the very least

Crushaholic · 03-13-2007, 06:36 AM

very nice...

With Morgan and Hixon, I hope we have one part of our return game figured out...

Odysseus · 03-13-2007, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quiettiger

I don't think there is anything wrong with having a KR and PR players on the team. It looks like we'll have a lot of depth at WR for a change.

[Ozomulsion Quote: Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner. Morgan has never returned punts, not even in college. Morgan has a 25.0 YPR career average. He averaged 24.9 YPR for us last year.

The only problem with our KO return game last year was Clark. Jeez he was bad.]

I am going to to slow down when I post. I thought I said the same thing.

cmhargrove · 03-13-2007, 10:00 AM

Why would there not be room for Hixon and Morgan?

Morgan has real NFL experience, Hixon has none. Hixon hasn't made it through a training camp yet, so he still has to compete and find his space. I would be happy seeing both fight for a #3 spot as well.

If Hixon isn't healed already, I don't see why they would even be mentioning him in the scheme. You usually don't leave spots open for guys who are injured for 2 seasons.

Hixon should be fine, I look forward to actually watching him run at game speed. That might make him a real valuable tool for Cutler as well. Maybe not the primary target, but very distracting to have a burner step in to the slot and drop the safeties a little bit.

03-12-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Quincy Morgan re-signs Broncos \| Morgan re-signed Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:12:26 -0800 Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed unrestricted free-agent WR Quincy Morgan. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

03-12-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I thought Morgan was older...he's like 29. I alway have to get the fingers and toes out with birthdates. He's marginal, but an emergency WR...we have WR's. We were really thin at RB with Tater traded and Nash passing. I thought he was like 34 or 5. Last edited by watermock; 03-12-2007 at 08:18 PM..

03-13-2007, 06:18 AM	#22
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	Morgan may not have ever returned punts, but Scott O'brien recently said that he thought Hixon could handle both, so there will definitely be some competition on kickoffs, and if Hixon turns out to be our return man they will look to get him on the field as often as possible. I think the coaches see Morgan as good enough at WR to provide some depth there as well as being a backup return guy, but they are hoping that Hixon will be our number one return man. Having said that I am confused about his (Hixon's) injury status - I knew he was on IR last year and thought he would b healthy for this offseason, but I seem to recall someone on this board saying he was injured again - can someone clarify?? Either way This is a soloid signing for roster depth and special teams at the very least

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03-12-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
listopencil [sarcasm]text[/sarcasm] BOOM! Winner. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The People's Republic Of California Posts: 8,580 Adopt-a-Bronco: Broncos FO	That's cool, I guess. I think the problem with our return game wasn't the returner though. I think it was the entire Special Teams unit during returns. I think a quality Special Teams Coach was the appropriate upgrade.

03-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#3
orange crusher Predominately Orange Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,563	Morgan is a good return man. It's a good signing just in case Hixon isn't ready.

03-12-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	Amazing how much difference a hyphen can make...

03-12-2007, 08:16 PM	#7
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,533	I think Denver has confidence that Morgan can play wr if needed. While Hixon they see as more the pure return man. Morgan I think is a solid number 4 and could probably be a number 3 in a pinch.

03-12-2007, 08:22 PM	#8
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I honestly think we will see alot of 2 TE with Scheff motioning to the slot at times. Both Scheff and Graham can catch so it's decieving in that article about thin at reciever.

03-12-2007, 08:53 PM	#9
toad Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 657 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Clark	Morgan is certainly a capable WR...he had 964 yards and 7 TDs in '02 on a dismal Cleveland team. Surely he could step as a #3/#4 for us if needed... I like the resigning....solid role player, special teams guy, and emergency WR.

03-12-2007, 09:30 PM	#10
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Just another piece to the 2007 puzzle. Now need another fat guy for the D-line and then the draft.

03-12-2007, 09:37 PM	#11
MechanicalBull Interesting Times Ahead Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,825	Even before reading this I've had this weird feeling that Hixon will end up getting cut. Don't know why though.

03-12-2007, 09:51 PM	#12
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	I don't think there is anything wrong with having a KR and PR players on the team. It looks like we'll have a lot of depth at WR for a change.

03-12-2007, 10:00 PM	#13
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Morgan returns kicks and Hixon is seen as the punt return guy, so re-signing Morgan doesn't necessarily mean anything about Hixon.

03-12-2007, 11:08 PM	#15
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,904 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	If O'Brien wants him, I'm cool with it.

03-13-2007, 01:11 AM	#17
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	I really like this re-signing. Morgan started to give us some Hebron-esque returns last year. I loved Vaughn Hebron!!

03-13-2007, 05:22 AM	#19
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Willie Middlebrooks syndrome...let's give him some time tho. They just took the screws out. Good grief tho...why the high pick?

03-13-2007, 06:36 AM	#23
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,046	very nice... With Morgan and Hixon, I hope we have one part of our return game figured out...

03-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#25
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Why would there not be room for Hixon and Morgan? Morgan has real NFL experience, Hixon has none. Hixon hasn't made it through a training camp yet, so he still has to compete and find his space. I would be happy seeing both fight for a #3 spot as well. If Hixon isn't healed already, I don't see why they would even be mentioning him in the scheme. You usually don't leave spots open for guys who are injured for 2 seasons. Hixon should be fine, I look forward to actually watching him run at game speed. That might make him a real valuable tool for Cutler as well. Maybe not the primary target, but very distracting to have a burner step in to the slot and drop the safeties a little bit.