Broncos have signed LB Niko Koutouvides - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 03-03-2008, 09:52 AM

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Broncos have signed LB Niko Koutouvides to a three-year, $7.5 million contract.

Popcorn Sutton · 03-03-2008, 09:55 AM

Well, he does have a cool name...

Killericon · 03-03-2008, 09:56 AM

*Sigh*

At least he's only 26.

Killericon · 03-03-2008, 10:04 AM

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Assets
A big hitter who loves to fill the hole. Stacks well and holds the point of attack against blockers. Has great instincts and play recognition skills. Sniffs out screens and play action and won't get out of position. Has all the intangibles and a top work ethic.

Flaws

Slow. Not a top athlete. Doesn't have superior size and may get pushed around at the pro level. Doesn't shed well when the play isn't in front of him.

Career potential

Long-range prospect.

Popcorn Sutton · 03-03-2008, 10:07 AM

An old interview with him at Seahawks headquarters:

http://www.seahawks.com/media/hawks1236.asx

He at least seems like a high character guy which is a welcome change.

broncofan2438 · 03-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Super Bowl

montrose · 03-03-2008, 10:13 AM

Good special teamer and depth, hopefully we'll get more from him than our last Seattle LB, the hardly seen DD Lewis. Assuming the Broncos wrap up Boss on Wednesday, we're likely set at LB until the draft with DJ, Winborn, Boss, Niko, Webster and Green.

SleepingTiger · 03-03-2008, 10:14 AM

Career Stats

Career Stats			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions			Misc
Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	Total	Sack	YdsL	Int	Yds	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	PD	Sfty
2004	Seattle	16	49	13	62	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	Seattle	12	10	2	12	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	Seattle	16	11	3	14	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	Seattle	15	20	4	24	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career		59	90	22	112	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Killericon · 03-03-2008, 10:15 AM

After sitting on it for a while, I think I like this signing.

ColoradoBuff · 03-03-2008, 10:19 AM

eh....i don't know what to think yet. The Post says he will most likely compete for the MLB job if/when we move DJ back to WLB.

-Slap- · 03-03-2008, 10:20 AM

People are going to like this guy. He's a legitimate special teams demon. He's also good enough to start for some teams as a Mike, but Lofa Tatupu owns the middle in Seattle.

backup qb · 03-03-2008, 10:25 AM

I am all for the ST help. I guess this means DJ does move back outside? If so, unleash him then.

vancejohnson82 · 03-03-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

People are going to like this guy. He's a legitimate special teams demon. He's also good enough to start for some teams as a Mike, but Lofa Tatupu owns the middle in Seattle.

so is this the upgrade over Gold? Or is he really expected to take over DJs spot in the middle?

montrose · 03-03-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

so is this the upgrade over Gold? Or is he really expected to take over DJs spot in the middle?

Not necessarily. Think more along the lines of the Winborn signing. A guy who can make an immediate impact on special teams and may compete for a spot on defense.

Gcver2ver3 · 03-03-2008, 10:41 AM

people may laugh at the signing but i like the approach Denver is taking...

bargain basement FAs...

they'll come over achieve...

we don't need a star at every posotion...

one stud at each level of the defense (seconadary,LB,Dline) surrounded by overachieving role players in a good system = success IMO...

same on offense...

i'm willing to be patient to see how this plays out...

this reminds me of how we did things in the 96,97,98...

Bronco Jamus · 03-03-2008, 10:44 AM

I agree. I like this better than making headlines with the flavor of the moment.

wolf754life · 03-03-2008, 10:47 AM

if this guy starts we are in BIG BIG trouble.........

ND Bronco Fan · 03-03-2008, 10:55 AM

my question is...........are we in a better position with Winborn at WLB and DJ at Middle or this guy at Middle and DJ at weak with Winborn on bench.

Gcver2ver3 · 03-03-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf754life

if this guy starts we are in BIG BIG trouble.........

If this guy starts then it means he beat everybody else in training camp...

that's not always a bad thing...

i bet people thought we were in "BIG BIG trouble" when an undrafted WR beat out all our vets for a starting spot...(Rod Smith)

i bet people thought we were in "BIG BIG trouble" when a 6th round draft choice beat out our vets for a starting RB spot...(Terrell Davis)

so instead of making assumptions...lets just wait and see what happens...

wolf754life · 03-03-2008, 11:11 AM

what happens

if he starts, and guys like him start, 4 and 12 happens!

This guy has 2 starts in 4 yrs...............UGH............

TheReverend · 03-03-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf754life

if this guy starts we are in BIG BIG trouble.........

so... you're opposed to the flashy moves and the low key ones...

i'm just curious if there's ANY logic to your hatred?

wolf754life · 03-03-2008, 11:19 AM

I prefer quality players, not bums.

Popcorn Sutton · 03-03-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf754life

I prefer quality players, not bums.

Niko is a quality player. Is he Lance Briggs on the field? No, but he is not a bum. He has been behind one of the better MLB's in Lofa Tatupu... Give the guy a chance to prove himself... Let's see how it plays out before you start calling the guy a bum. Damn.

vancejohnson82 · 03-03-2008, 11:24 AM

this guy is a dork....if anything this makes it apparent that we will be drafting a LB on the first day

PRBronco · 03-03-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

so is this the upgrade over Gold? Or is he really expected to take over DJs spot in the middle?

I saw a homeless person on the weekend fumbling around on the ground because he dropped his crack rocks, i also believe he was sitting next to a puddle of piss. That guy was an upgrade over gold.

03-03-2008, 09:52 AM	#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	Broncos have signed LB Niko Koutouvides NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Broncos have signed LB Niko Koutouvides to a three-year, $7.5 million contract.

03-03-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
Popcorn Sutton Ring of Famer Don't mess with Popcorn Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares Posts: 3,757 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jacob Tamme	An old interview with him at Seahawks headquarters: http://www.seahawks.com/media/hawks1236.asx He at least seems like a high character guy which is a welcome change. Last edited by Popcorn Sutton; 03-03-2008 at 10:11 AM..

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03-03-2008, 09:55 AM	#2
Popcorn Sutton Ring of Famer Don't mess with Popcorn Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares Posts: 3,757 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jacob Tamme	Well, he does have a cool name...

03-03-2008, 09:56 AM	#3
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Sigh At least he's only 26.

03-03-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Super Bowl

03-03-2008, 10:13 AM	#7
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Good special teamer and depth, hopefully we'll get more from him than our last Seattle LB, the hardly seen DD Lewis. Assuming the Broncos wrap up Boss on Wednesday, we're likely set at LB until the draft with DJ, Winborn, Boss, Niko, Webster and Green.

03-03-2008, 10:15 AM	#9
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	After sitting on it for a while, I think I like this signing.

03-03-2008, 10:19 AM	#10
ColoradoBuff Ring of Famer In Manning We Trust...... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the buffalo roam.... Posts: 2,002 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	eh....i don't know what to think yet. The Post says he will most likely compete for the MLB job if/when we move DJ back to WLB.

03-03-2008, 10:20 AM	#11
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	People are going to like this guy. He's a legitimate special teams demon. He's also good enough to start for some teams as a Mike, but Lofa Tatupu owns the middle in Seattle.

03-03-2008, 10:25 AM	#12
backup qb Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shelbyville,Il Posts: 1,244	I am all for the ST help. I guess this means DJ does move back outside? If so, unleash him then.

03-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#15
Gcver2ver3 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: not Lance Ball	people may laugh at the signing but i like the approach Denver is taking... bargain basement FAs... they'll come over achieve... we don't need a star at every posotion... one stud at each level of the defense (seconadary,LB,Dline) surrounded by overachieving role players in a good system = success IMO... same on offense... i'm willing to be patient to see how this plays out... this reminds me of how we did things in the 96,97,98...

03-03-2008, 10:44 AM	#16
Bronco Jamus Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,636	I agree. I like this better than making headlines with the flavor of the moment.

03-03-2008, 10:47 AM	#17
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	if this guy starts we are in BIG BIG trouble.........

03-03-2008, 10:55 AM	#18
ND Bronco Fan Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bismarck Posts: 1,260	my question is...........are we in a better position with Winborn at WLB and DJ at Middle or this guy at Middle and DJ at weak with Winborn on bench.

03-03-2008, 11:11 AM	#20
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	what happens if he starts, and guys like him start, 4 and 12 happens! This guy has 2 starts in 4 yrs...............UGH............

03-03-2008, 11:19 AM	#22
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	I prefer quality players, not bums.

03-03-2008, 11:24 AM	#24
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,989 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	this guy is a dork....if anything this makes it apparent that we will be drafting a LB on the first day