Broncos Trade a 6th for Rams Jimmy Kennedy - The Orange Mane

Bronco_Beerslug · 06-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Rams DT Kennedy to help Broncos get bigger on defense
After a couple years of frustration, the Rams have traded former first-round choice Jimmy Kennedy to the Denver Broncos for what is believed to be a sixth-round pick.

Jimmy Kennedy

Defensive Tackle

Profile

2006 Season Stats
Tot	Solo	Ast	FF	Sack	Int
39	30	9	0	1	0

Kennedy, a first-round pick in 2003, is a 6-4, 325-pound former Penn State star whom the Rams hoped would solidify the interior of their defensive line. Over the past two seasons, though, they've had trouble getting Kennedy to conform to the team's style of defense. They wanted him to be more of a run-stopper. He wanted to shoot the gap and try to disrupt.

The Broncos were a fit because they want to get bigger along the defensive line. The other day, the Broncos signed defensive tackle Sam Adams. Now, Kennedy will be thrown into the mix.

John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com

400HZ · 06-08-2007, 12:12 PM

Who can stop the Broncos now?

BroncoInferno · 06-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Damn, all of a sudden we have a pretty decent looking rotation at DT. Veal is probably on the way out.

Bronco_Beerslug · 06-08-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HZ

Who can stop the Broncos now?

This is probably the extent of your wit? What's wrong, nobody home over at the Chargers crowded boards?

Dagmar · 06-08-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HZ

Who can stop the Broncos now?

No one!

I know you are being sarcastic, but I don't care!

Jason in LA · 06-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HZ

Who can stop the Broncos now?

Well, we know who can stop the Chargers. Who ever plays them in the playoffs.

freak6 · 06-08-2007, 12:17 PM

Wow, I can't believe how many guys we have picked up. More depth from which to pick the best of these guys.

For everything we gave up to get Marcus Thomas, he has alot of guys to beat out. Weird.

Inkana7 · 06-08-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason in LA

Well, we know who can stop the Chargers. Who ever plays them in the playoffs.

Oh, but they have Norv now. Their coaching woes are over.

Jens1893 · 06-08-2007, 12:20 PM

McKinley, Warren, Adams, Thomas, Veal, Kennedy, Harris ... Bates collects DTs like some women collect shoes.

Los Broncos · 06-08-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

This is probably the extent of your wit? What's wrong, nobody home over at the Chargers crowded boards?

Los Broncos · 06-08-2007, 12:22 PM

Good little pick up, should be solid for us.

Jens1893 · 06-08-2007, 12:22 PM

His Wiki profile for those unfamiliar with the player (like me).

Jimmy Kennedy (football player)
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Jimmy Kennedy
Date of birth November 15, 1979 (1979-11-15) (age 27)
Place of birth Flag of United States Yonkers, New York
Position(s) Defensive tackle
College Penn State
NFL Draft 2003 / Round 1/ Pick 12
Statistics

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Team(s)
2003–present St. Louis Rams

Jimmy Wayne Kennedy (born November 15, 1979 in Yonkers, New York) is a professional American football player. He currently plays defensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League.
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* 1 NFL
* 2 Penn State
* 3 Early years
* 4 Trivia

[edit] NFL

The 6 ft. 4 in,, 320 lb. defensive tackle was the first round pick (#12 overall) of the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 NFL Draft. With two solid defensive tackles, Ryan Pickett and Damione Lewis, taken in 2001, Kennedy did not make a start his rookie season, and made only 1 tackle, and 1 assist that season. The following year, Kennedy played in the final 11 games of the season, starting 6 of them. During this time, he posted 16 tackles. By 2005, Kennedy had earned a spot as the Rams' nose tackle, and started the first 9 games of the season. With a chance to finally play, Kennedy made a respectable 33 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.

[edit] Penn State

Kennedy was named a first team All-America by The NFL Draft Report, The Sporting News, and Walter Camp and third-team honors from the Associated Press. A four-year starter at Penn State University, Kennedy was named the 2002 Big Ten Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year and was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection. A semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, Kennedy finished his career with 213 tackles, 14 sacks, and 39 tackles-for-loss. Kennedy also played basketball for the Nittany Lions for one year.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation services in 2002.

[edit] Early years

Kennedy attended Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, where he was a three-year starter on both offense and defense. Under Coach Tony DeMatteo, Kennedy earned All-American, all-city, all-conference, all-state, and team MVP honors. He also won a local High School Heisman trophy.

[edit] Trivia

He is known to his teammates by his nickname, "The Bear."

alkemical · 06-08-2007, 12:22 PM

I love this trade!

alkemical · 06-08-2007, 12:23 PM

Oh god, his middle name is "wayne"

this could be bad

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-08-2007, 12:28 PM

Why not just grab Ryan Sims?

55CrushEm · 06-08-2007, 12:30 PM

So how many friggin' draft picks do we have for next year......we lose our 3rd for Marcus Thomas, our 6th for this guy......we do get a 7th for Fake Blunder......oh wait, do we still get one next year for Lelie ?

Garcia Bronco · 06-08-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Why not just grab Ryan Sims?

If we did decide to get Sims...if it happened...he would perform here unlike in KC.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-08-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

If we did decide to get Sims...if it happened...he would perform here unlike in KC.

Perform what? Ballet?

Jens1893 · 06-08-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55CrushEm

So ow many friggin' draft picks do we have for next year......we lose our 3rd for Marcus Thomas, our 6th for this guy......we do get a 7th for Fake Blunder......oh wait, do we still get one next year for Lelie ?

Skins´ 4th

SpringStein · 06-08-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55CrushEm

So ow many friggin' draft picks do we have for next year......we lose our 3rd for Marcus Thomas, our 6th for this guy......we do get a 7th for Fake Blunder......oh wait, do we still get one next year for Lelie ?

Yes, a 4th from Skins.

Currently:
First
Second
Two fourths
Fifth
Two sevenths

(7 picks)

Arkansas Bronco · 06-08-2007, 12:33 PM

I like this pick up. Another big hoss for rotation.

55CrushEm · 06-08-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringStein

Yes, a 4th from Skins.

Currently:
First
Second
Two fourths
Fifth
Two sevenths

(7 picks)

Ok....not as bad as I thought. And IF Jake decides to play....instead of 2 7th rounders, we'll have 3 in the 4th.

Popps · 06-08-2007, 12:36 PM

Sounds like he had some success early on with the Rams. Young guy... maybe a system change will make a difference. Great to have another guy with potential upside. Perfect use of a 6th round pick, imo.

RunSilentRunDeep · 06-08-2007, 12:38 PM

Wonder if this signals McKinley playing end fulltime. Also, if Clayton is right
"they've had trouble getting Kennedy to conform to the team's style of defense. They wanted him to be more of a run-stopper. He wanted to shoot the gap and try to disrupt," then why would Denver want him unless it was as a third-down rusher?

Jens1893 · 06-08-2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55CrushEm

Ok....not as bad as I thought. And IF Jake decides to play....instead of 2 7th rounders, we'll have 3 in the 4th.

We don´t even need him to play, we just need him to show up at the Bucs´ facility.

06-08-2007, 12:30 PM	#16
55CrushEm Dynamic Duo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,654 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quanterus Smith	So how many friggin' draft picks do we have for next year......we lose our 3rd for Marcus Thomas, our 6th for this guy......we do get a 7th for Fake Blunder......oh wait, do we still get one next year for Lelie ? Last edited by 55CrushEm; 06-08-2007 at 12:34 PM..

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06-08-2007, 12:12 PM	#2
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,359 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	Who can stop the Broncos now?

06-08-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 13,033	Damn, all of a sudden we have a pretty decent looking rotation at DT. Veal is probably on the way out.

06-08-2007, 12:17 PM	#7
freak6 3,631 - WAKE UP!!!! Impeach President Cheney and Puppet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: MJK	Wow, I can't believe how many guys we have picked up. More depth from which to pick the best of these guys. For everything we gave up to get Marcus Thomas, he has alot of guys to beat out. Weird.

06-08-2007, 12:20 PM	#9
Jens1893 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: People´s Republic of Bad Cannstatt Posts: 9,170	McKinley, Warren, Adams, Thomas, Veal, Kennedy, Harris ... Bates collects DTs like some women collect shoes.

06-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#11
Los Broncos Flaw Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 18,803 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Good little pick up, should be solid for us.

06-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#13
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	I love this trade!

06-08-2007, 12:23 PM	#14
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	Oh god, his middle name is "wayne" this could be bad

06-08-2007, 12:28 PM	#15
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Why not just grab Ryan Sims?

06-08-2007, 12:33 PM	#21
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I like this pick up. Another big hoss for rotation.

06-08-2007, 12:36 PM	#23
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,792	Sounds like he had some success early on with the Rams. Young guy... maybe a system change will make a difference. Great to have another guy with potential upside. Perfect use of a 6th round pick, imo.

06-08-2007, 12:38 PM	#24
RunSilentRunDeep Ring of Famer I root for laundry Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,403 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Wonder if this signals McKinley playing end fulltime. Also, if Clayton is right "they've had trouble getting Kennedy to conform to the team's style of defense. They wanted him to be more of a run-stopper. He wanted to shoot the gap and try to disrupt," then why would Denver want him unless it was as a third-down rusher?