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cmhargrove · 11-01-2008, 11:35 AM

I don't know why this is such a big deal to me. Maybe we do need a backup Tackle with Pears done for the season, but why would we sign a guy on Monday and cut him on Saturday. Why even sign him? Is this an honest mistake, or is the FO just grasping at straws and losing composure?

The Broncos signed quarterback Darrell Hackney to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday, according to a news release from the team.

Also on Saturday, the Broncos waived tackle Matt Murphy, whom they signed Monday.

Hackney is a second-year player who spent the first eight weeks this season on Denver’s practice squad. He was on the Broncos’ active roster for their final eight games of the 2007 season after beginning it on their practice squad, and he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game.

In four games, one start, with the Broncos during the 2008 preseason, Hackney went 24-for-38 for 285 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions.

Hackney, a first-team All-Conference USA selection as a senior at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent in 2006.

CBF1 · 11-01-2008, 11:48 AM

I have no clue what the front office is thinking

Dr. Broncenstein · 11-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Bold move. I like it.

theAPAOps5 · 11-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Yeah I mean seriously I heard he was pushing Clady for time on just 3 practices this week. Why on earth would they waive him.

Your answer was probably that he sucked ass and didn't warrant keeping.

elsid13 · 11-01-2008, 11:56 AM

Well it official Mustard is now back-up to ever postion on the offense.

broncofan2438 · 11-01-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

I have no clue what the front office is thinking

Not sure they know either

MABroncoFan · 11-01-2008, 12:41 PM

Just a guess ... maybe they held off this long on waiving someone to see if Scheffler would be ready to go tomorrow ... and if he was, waive Mustard for Hackney, since he'd be the 4th TE.

So, maybe Scheffler is a no-go for this week, so they keep Mustard and let Murphy go ... then if Scheffler is good to go next week, they could bring back Murphy and let Mustard go.

19Morton77 · 11-01-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

Well it official Mustard is now back-up to ever postion on the offense.

so when they cut him next week, what position will it fall under?

NFLBRONCO · 11-01-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MABroncoFan

Just a guess ... maybe they held off this long on waiving someone to see if Scheffler would be ready to go tomorrow ... and if he was, waive Mustard for Hackney, since he'd be the 4th TE.

So, maybe Scheffler is a no-go for this week, so they keep Mustard and let Murphy go ... then if Scheffler is good to go next week, they could bring back Murphy and let Mustard go.

Is Scheffler ever a go he misses a ton of games

Dagmar · 11-01-2008, 01:06 PM

I think you are getting your panties in a twist over nothing.

eddie mac · 11-01-2008, 01:42 PM

Was he cut before or after word of KGB's release hit the wires.

CBF1 · 11-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Good catch... We need answers

ksBRONCOfan · 11-01-2008, 02:01 PM

I thought it was awfully strange they waited this long to sign Hackney of the PS.

Natedog24 · 11-01-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

Good catch... We need answers

Madden ratings, someone get the Madden ratings for these guys snap. Could tell us everything!

cmhargrove · 11-01-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Shackleford

I think you are getting your panties in a twist over nothing.

Maybe I am, but it jest seems like the "management structure" is in disarray.

We had a bye week, we knew we didn't have a backup QB. Why doesn't Hackney instantly get the roster spot, no questions asked regardless of who else is healthy? I mean, you can't go into a game with just one QB unless your head is up your ass.

So why even sign another guy? Then, why cut him?

We could have just left the open roster spot, then rotated someone from our PS for the one game. It's just goofy.

We should be relaxed and focused coming off a bye, not scrambling.

broncosteven · 11-01-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Maybe I am, but it jest seems like the "management structure" is in disarray.

We had a bye week, we knew we didn't have a backup QB. Why doesn't Hackney instantly get the roster spot, no questions asked regardless of who else is healthy? I mean, you can't go into a game with just one QB unless your head is up your ass.

So why even sign another guy? Then, why cut him?

We could have just left the open roster spot, then rotated someone from our PS for the one game. It's just goofy.

We should be relaxed and focused coming off a bye, not scrambling.

Get used to scrambling, if Jay gets hurt that is all Hackney will be able to do. The dude is not a pro QB.

Maybe they were checking out other FA QB's or wanted to check out a player or 2 before they made the safe choice.

broncofan2438 · 11-01-2008, 02:15 PM

So con-fused

Conklin · 11-01-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ksBRONCOfan

I thought it was awfully strange they waited this long to sign Hackney of the PS.

i'm assuming it has to do w/ practice squad elibility, if they are not on an active roster for 9 or more weeks they are still eligible to be on practice squad their first few years within the league, i bet he wants him to be eligible again for next year

WyoLaw · 11-01-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Maybe I am, but it jest seems like the "management structure" is in disarray.

We had a bye week, we knew we didn't have a backup QB. Why doesn't Hackney instantly get the roster spot, no questions asked regardless of who else is healthy? I mean, you can't go into a game with just one QB unless your head is up your ass.

So why even sign another guy? Then, why cut him?

We could have just left the open roster spot, then rotated someone from our PS for the one game. It's just goofy.

We should be relaxed and focused coming off a bye, not scrambling.

It's simple, they didn't sign Hackney instantly because he was on the practice squad. Therefore, they didn't need to sign him to practice this week. The Broncos knew what they had in Hackney and simply wanted to get a look at another player for a week. It just so happens that the Broncos signed three players, probably told them "one of you is going to get cut this weekend in order for us to sign Hackney to the active roster." Consider it a short week try out and the two best players make it, the looser will be cut Saturday. Well, it appears Murphy lost out, no big deal. The Broncos got a week sneak peak at a player they can sign at a later date. You people just feel the need to panic over anything and everything. It's annoying as hell. Use some reasoning skills and common sense.

barryr · 11-01-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WyoLaw

It's simple, they didn't sign Hackney instantly because he was on the practice squad. Therefore, they didn't need to sign him to practice this week. The Broncos knew what they had in Hackney and simply wanted to get a look at another player for a week. It just so happens that the Broncos signed three players, probably told them "one of you is going to get cut this weekend in order for us to sign Hackney to the active roster." Consider it a short week try out and the two best players make it, the looser will be cut Saturday. Well, it appears Murphy lost out, no big deal. The Broncos got a week sneak peak at a player they can sign at a later date. You people just feel the need to panic over anything and everything. It's annoying as hell. Use some reasoning skills and common sense.

I agree. I don't see the big deal in this.

Dagmar · 11-01-2008, 04:50 PM

broncosteven · 11-01-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by barryr

I agree. I don't see the big deal in this.

Noob's can't agree until they have 1000 posts.

footstepsfrom#27 · 11-01-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Is this an honest mistake, or is the FO just grasping at straws and losing composure?

You know the answer to that.

Crushaholic · 11-01-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by broncofan2438

So con-fused

You just summed up Denver Broncos football 2008...

rmsanger · 11-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Well we know that Murphy and Shanny are just two MC's, he was probably just helping a brotha out with a drunken bet on making the roster.

11-01-2008, 11:35 AM	#1
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	Wow, just.....wow. I don't know why this is such a big deal to me. Maybe we do need a backup Tackle with Pears done for the season, but why would we sign a guy on Monday and cut him on Saturday. Why even sign him? Is this an honest mistake, or is the FO just grasping at straws and losing composure? The Broncos signed quarterback Darrell Hackney to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday, according to a news release from the team. Also on Saturday, the Broncos waived tackle Matt Murphy, whom they signed Monday. Hackney is a second-year player who spent the first eight weeks this season on Denver’s practice squad. He was on the Broncos’ active roster for their final eight games of the 2007 season after beginning it on their practice squad, and he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game. In four games, one start, with the Broncos during the 2008 preseason, Hackney went 24-for-38 for 285 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Hackney, a first-team All-Conference USA selection as a senior at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent in 2006.

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11-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I have no clue what the front office is thinking

11-01-2008, 11:50 AM	#3
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,622 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Bold move. I like it.

11-01-2008, 11:50 AM	#4
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Yeah I mean seriously I heard he was pushing Clady for time on just 3 practices this week. Why on earth would they waive him. Your answer was probably that he sucked ass and didn't warrant keeping.

11-01-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,099	Well it official Mustard is now back-up to ever postion on the offense.

11-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#7
MABroncoFan Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,100 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Just a guess ... maybe they held off this long on waiving someone to see if Scheffler would be ready to go tomorrow ... and if he was, waive Mustard for Hackney, since he'd be the 4th TE. So, maybe Scheffler is a no-go for this week, so they keep Mustard and let Murphy go ... then if Scheffler is good to go next week, they could bring back Murphy and let Mustard go.

11-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#10
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	I think you are getting your panties in a twist over nothing.

11-01-2008, 01:42 PM	#11
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	Was he cut before or after word of KGB's release hit the wires.

11-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#12
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Good catch... We need answers

11-01-2008, 02:01 PM	#13
ksBRONCOfan I love beer and Broncos! YUM-O! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 1,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	I thought it was awfully strange they waited this long to sign Hackney of the PS.

11-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#17
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	So con-fused

11-01-2008, 04:50 PM	#21
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow

11-01-2008, 10:38 PM	#25
rmsanger Ring of Famer Another one bites the dust! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,056 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Well we know that Murphy and Shanny are just two MC's, he was probably just helping a brotha out with a drunken bet on making the roster.