Small update on Al's situation

[SoCalBronco]

Notes: Broncos' Wilson skips workout; Cards sign Gandy
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From wire reports
DENVER — There was no sign of Broncos middle linebacker Al Wilson on the first day of Denver's offseason workout program Monday.
However, Wilson's agent, Peter Schaffer, cautioned reading anything into his absence.

"It's voluntary," Schaffer said of the workouts. "It's also his son's spring break. He's spending time with him."

The Broncos have been shopping Wilson around in recent weeks. Schaffer has worked to try to facilitate a trade for Wilson, who's due $5.2 million in base salary next season. Asked if any deals were imminent, Schaffer simply said, "Waiting to see."

Wilson led the team in tackles with 113 last season. He's also the team's undisputed leader on defense.

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"We all missed him today," cornerback Domonique Foxworth said.

Foxworth said the fact that Wilson is on the trading block should be a wake-up to every player.

"It tells you everybody is expendable in this business," he said. "The business part of the game comes before the team and unity part in many instances, especially (this) one. I don't think anybody in this organization will say that we're better off without his personality around. For whatever reasons they felt we'll be better off going in a different direction."

Foxworth hasn't spoken with Wilson, but plans to in the future.

"I'll probably give him a call when everything cools out ... just to tell him how much he meant to me and my maturation, and how much he meant to this organization," Foxworth said.

Foxworth didn't know if Wilson would be back with the Broncos.

"All that off-the-field stuff is out of our hands," Foxworth said. "We'll miss him. We miss him already."

Arizona signs free-agent tackle to three-year deal

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals helped fill a big hole on the offensive line on Monday by signing free agent Mike Gandy to a three-year contract.

Terms were not disclosed.

Gandy started all 16 games for the Buffalo Bills last season, nine at left guard and seven at left tackle. The seven-year pro started 16 games at left tackle for the Bills in 2005.

The Cardinals, under new coach Ken Whisenhunt, are in need of a left tackle after allowing Leonard Davis to leave as a free agent.

Arizona would love to draft Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas, but he is expected to be gone by the time the Cardinals make their pick at No. 5 overall.

With Gandy at tackle in 2005, Buffalo's Willis McGahee ran for a career-high 1,247 yards.

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman was a third-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears out of Notre Dame in 2005. He started 30 games for the Bears — at right guard, left guard and left tackle. Gandy signed with the Bills as a free agent in 2005.

In all, Gandy has played in 64 NFL games, 60 as a starter.

Gandy worked out for the Cardinals shortly after the free agency period began a month ago.

Overhauling the team's underachieving offensive line is a major priority for Whisenhunt and assistant Russ Grimm. Earlier, Arizona signed Dallas free agent center Al Johnson.

Browns sign safety Adam

CLEVELAND — Safety Mike Adams signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, adding some depth to their secondary.

Adams had 67 tackles in 16 games with the San Francisco 49ers last season, including eight starts. He had 139 tackles and five interceptions in three seasons with the 49ers, who signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Delaware.

He likely will back up Sean Jones and Brodney Pool in the secondary, which was hurt by injuries last season.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/foot...ok_N.htm?csp=34

[Killericon]

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals helped fill a big hole on the offensive line on Monday by signing free agent Mike Gandy to a three-year contract.

HUGE news in my eyes. Grimm will love the guy.

[chaz]

just watched foxy's press conference and was gonna start a thread about this...thanks socal. really too bad he isnt with the team and sure isnt very promising for all those who wanted to see him back with the team this year.

[Los Broncos]

This dont look good.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by chaz

just watched foxy's press conference and was gonna start a thread about this...thanks socal. really too bad he isnt with the team and sure isnt very promising for all those who wanted to see him back with the team this year.

Is it just me or has Fox been commenting on basically everything this offseason?

[Garcia Bronco]

I would love to se some change at the MLB position...it just sucks you have to lose a guy like Al Wilson to do it

[HEAV]

Peter Schaffer is doing the typical agent spin control. The Broncos front office don't want Wilson at the workouts (injury concerns) just to make sure that when they cut him he can't have an injury greivance with them.

It's both sides protecting each of their asses.

AW is gone and Denver is just waiting for the draft to see what falls in their lap. If they don't land a backer in the draft, then they will turn their attention to Hartwell.

[HEAV]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Is it just me or has Fox been commenting on basically everything this offseason?

Sounds like you're calling Foxy a media whore!

[bpc]

I consider Foxworth one of the most intellegent guys on the team... his tone, as it is gaging the pulse of the team does not sound like a good one.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by HEAV

Sounds like you're calling Foxy a media whore!

No, I dont mind it at all, I like the kid, I just have seen him quoted alot this offseason, just a bit weird.

[dragondawg]

i guess Al has his feeling hurt or betrayed

[theAPAOps5]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

No, I dont mind it at all, I like the kid, I just have seen him quoted alot this offseason, just a bit weird.

Makes sense as he has excellent PR skills. His rookie year he wrote all those pieces for the Denver Post. I was just reading his bio on the official site and found this:

Foxworth participated in a three-day NFL-arranged business and management workshop at the Harvard Business School during the 2006 offseason

Man he is a very smart dude taking advantage in programs like these.

[ludo21]

I love Fox in the press, the guy is intelligent, and my fav rook to come in 2 years ago. I cant wait to see what he can do again this year.

Onto Al, Im going to miss him, and i bet he is gone by draft day or on draft day... which sucks.

[SureShot]

Should've taken the pay cut Al.

[theAPAOps5]

Should take the pay cut Al

[NFLBRONCO]

I wouldn't rule out his return just yet. As time goes by he might decide this is best option and take a paycut then.

[SureShot]

He had better due it before we sign someone else. I hope he does anyway.

[BroncoBuff]

I'm surpised anyone harbors even the slightest notion Al will ever play here again.

[maven]

Originally Posted by HEAV

It's both sides protecting each of their asses.

AW is gone and Denver is just waiting for the draft to see what falls in their lap. If they don't land a backer in the draft, then they will turn their attention to Hartwell.

Nailed it. His sons spring break? How old is his kid? It's not like he's 16. And to top it off he's been spending time with his son the past few months...

AW is gone.

[theAPAOps5]

It is very foreboding that AW is MIA at the Offseason Training. Holding out hope that he returns to the Orange and Blue is becoming a fleeting hope.

[s0phr0syne]

Off topic, but since there's not another thread for it, I think it's amazing how much foxworth has matured over the last 2 years. I remember hearing him last year and thinking, "This is his 2nd year in the league? He sounds like a vet...."


This is way premature, but how long do you think the Broncos can retain him? He's in his rookie contract, was it a 3 or 5 year deal? I really, really like Foxworth as a player and as a personality for the team. With Bly and Champ locked in for the long haul, I wonder how he fits in with the teams long term plans.

[crazyhorse]

Green shows for offseason workouts

The Chiefs started their off-season conditioning program on Monday, and Green was one of the participants. Edwards said last week Green would be excused.

“That’s Trent,” Edwards said Monday. “That’s what you love about the guy. He’s a pro. He’s still with us. He’s still on the Chiefs roster. He should be here. He’s still with us. Until something happens, he’s a Chief.”

And that, Donk fans, is the difference between a leader, and someone claiming to be a leader.

[fontaine]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Green shows for offseason workouts

The Chiefs started their off-season conditioning program on Monday, and Green was one of the participants. Edwards said last week Green would be excused.

“That’s Trent,” Edwards said Monday. “That’s what you love about the guy. He’s a pro. He’s still with us. He’s still on the Chiefs roster. He should be here. He’s still with us. Until something happens, he’s a Chief.”

And that, Donk fans, is the difference between a leader, and someone claiming to be a leader.

then gonzo must suck a$$ as a leader since he's too busy playing b-ball in the off season.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by fontaine

then gonzo must suck a$$ as a leader since he's too busy playing b-ball in the off season.

Gonzo doesn't claim to be the leader of the offense.

Wilson does however claim to be the leader on defense.

[fontaine]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Gonzo doesn't claim to be the leader of the offense.

Wilson does however claim to be the leader on defense.

Wilson hasn't made that claim any more now that we're trading him. Keep up clown.