Why aren't we chasing Peppers? - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 03-18-2009, 10:23 AM

What does New England have that we don't? Why shouldn't we be chasing after Peppers? Seems like Peppers would actually generate some excitement for us, and actually address a NEED.

rugbythug · 03-18-2009, 10:24 AM

Did you miss the multiple threads claiming we are? Ask Hotrod

broncofan2438 · 03-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Because McStupid is worrying about taking this team down instead of doing whats right

lostknight · 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Don't you know that it's the offense that is the problem with the team? In fact, it's our pro-bowl quarterback that needs to go!

Dagmar · 03-18-2009, 10:28 AM

BroncoInferno · 03-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Seems to me Carolina would be a logical landing spot for Jay. Surely, the Panthers are ready to move on without Delhomme, especially since they have a team built to win now. Cutler for Peppers and this years 1st and next years 1st.

vancejohnson82 · 03-18-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lostknight

Don't you know that it's the offense that is the problem with the team? In fact, it's our pro-bowl quarterback that needs to go!

once again losing credibility by posting....

bronco militia · 03-18-2009, 10:31 AM

because we need a QB, ya big dummy

Swedish Extrovert · 03-18-2009, 10:31 AM

We should be, but that franchise tag ain cheap... whats the going rate for Peppers now ... $14mil?

montrose · 03-18-2009, 10:32 AM

I see a few possible reasons:

1) He'll cost significant value in draft picks to acquire him in a trade.
2) We then have to sign him to a very significant deal.
3) He'd be converting to a position he's never played before.
4) He'll soon be on the wrong side of 30 for pass rushers.
5) His motor has been severely questioned, especially in 2007. He was playing hard again in 2008 during a well publicized contract year.

orinjkrush · 03-18-2009, 10:33 AM

if i was a good player, Denver would be one of the last places I would think about going to now.

Soap opera city.

epicSocialism4tw · 03-18-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

What does New England have that we don't? Why shouldn't we be chasing after Peppers? Seems like Peppers would actually generate some excitement for us, and actually address a NEED.

The Broncos dont want talent. They want drones.

CEH · 03-18-2009, 10:35 AM

Because #1 on McD priority list is to trade your all pro QB
Fixing the D is #18 on his list

SonOfLe-loLang · 03-18-2009, 10:38 AM

Plus, i dont believe we were on his "list of teams"

Gcver2ver3 · 03-18-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

Seems to me Carolina would be a logical landing spot for Jay. Surely, the Panthers are ready to move on without Delhomme, especially since they have a team built to win now. Cutler for Peppers and this years 1st and next years 1st.

panthers don't have a 1st this year...

which is partly why i don't think we trade Jay to Carolina...

Popps · 03-18-2009, 10:39 AM

I imagine we are considering him in our options. But, he's never played OLB in a 3-4, has he? Not sure how much playing time he's gotten standing up. He's not a typical 3-4 DE, that's for sure.

I wonder if part of it is having to spend a ton of money and trade value to acquire a guy who may or may not pan out as an OLB in the 3-4?

He also has a rep for being an up and down player.

I'd love to get him in Denver. He'd be better than anything we have... but I just wonder if the risk-reward is too imbalanced?

BroncoInferno · 03-18-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gcver2ver3

panthers don't have a 1st this year...

partly why i don't think we trade Jay to Carolina...

Oh, yeah, forgot about that.

Well, another scenario would be to trade Jay to some other team in a deal that included at least one 1st rounder. With two 1st rounders, we'd have the flexibility to trade one of them for Peppers.

broncofan7 · 03-18-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CEH

Because #1 on McD priority list is to trade your all pro QB
Fixing the D is #18 on his list

. Seems almost too hard to believe that our Bronco world has been flipped upside down--instead of needing GREAT improvement in only 2 areas of our team (and modest improvement offensively), we are posied to now have a great need in all 3 phases of our game...

kdissette · 03-18-2009, 10:44 AM

Pros: Solid player 2nd in sacks since 2004, Carolina would entertain trading him for a 2nd and possibly a future pick.
Cons: Not gonna make a great OLB in the 3-4(he cant drop into coverage due to his long lanky body), We would be on the hook for 16million, He essentially quit on his team 2yrs ago and only played hard last year to get a payday, and Carolina has nothing of real value to give us in return.

Rohirrim · 03-18-2009, 10:44 AM

Peppers is the kind of guy, at this point in his career, where you bring him in as a final piece to make a dash for the Lombardi, ie, Neil Smith, not a guy you bring in during phase 1 of a rebuild.

DrFate · 03-18-2009, 10:44 AM

In all seriousness, I think he'll want Haynesworth type money.

barryr · 03-18-2009, 10:47 AM

Peppers has reportedly listed the Pats, Dallas, and a couple other NFC teams he'd like to be traded to. The Broncos are not on that list.

NFLBRONCO · 03-18-2009, 10:51 AM

If we trade Cutler we are starting OVER. It would be dumb of Denver to get Peppers.

kamakazi_kal · 03-18-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

What does New England have that we don't? Why shouldn't we be chasing after Peppers? Seems like Peppers would actually generate some excitement for us, and actually address a NEED.

McD would never undermine his mentor.

Rabb · 03-18-2009, 10:55 AM

do we really have to ruin every god damn post with McDaniels and Cutler action?

I think it is a valid question, how about some valid answers/speculation

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03-18-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,704 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Why aren't we chasing Peppers? What does New England have that we don't? Why shouldn't we be chasing after Peppers? Seems like Peppers would actually generate some excitement for us, and actually address a NEED.

03-18-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,788 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	Did you miss the multiple threads claiming we are? Ask Hotrod

03-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Because McStupid is worrying about taking this team down instead of doing whats right

03-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
lostknight In The Arena ohwaitwtf Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,362 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	Don't you know that it's the offense that is the problem with the team? In fact, it's our pro-bowl quarterback that needs to go!

03-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#6
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,999	Seems to me Carolina would be a logical landing spot for Jay. Surely, the Panthers are ready to move on without Delhomme, especially since they have a team built to win now. Cutler for Peppers and this years 1st and next years 1st.

03-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,590	because we need a QB, ya big dummy

03-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#9
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,951 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	We should be, but that franchise tag ain cheap... whats the going rate for Peppers now ... $14mil?

03-18-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	I see a few possible reasons: 1) He'll cost significant value in draft picks to acquire him in a trade. 2) We then have to sign him to a very significant deal. 3) He'd be converting to a position he's never played before. 4) He'll soon be on the wrong side of 30 for pass rushers. 5) His motor has been severely questioned, especially in 2007. He was playing hard again in 2008 during a well publicized contract year.

03-18-2009, 10:33 AM	#11
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	if i was a good player, Denver would be one of the last places I would think about going to now. Soap opera city.

03-18-2009, 10:35 AM	#13
CEH Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,210	Because #1 on McD priority list is to trade your all pro QB Fixing the D is #18 on his list

03-18-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,218 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	Plus, i dont believe we were on his "list of teams"

03-18-2009, 10:39 AM	#16
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	I imagine we are considering him in our options. But, he's never played OLB in a 3-4, has he? Not sure how much playing time he's gotten standing up. He's not a typical 3-4 DE, that's for sure. I wonder if part of it is having to spend a ton of money and trade value to acquire a guy who may or may not pan out as an OLB in the 3-4? He also has a rep for being an up and down player. I'd love to get him in Denver. He'd be better than anything we have... but I just wonder if the risk-reward is too imbalanced?

03-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#19
kdissette Seasoned Veteran IN VON WE TRUST!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FARGO, ND Posts: 444 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Pros: Solid player 2nd in sacks since 2004, Carolina would entertain trading him for a 2nd and possibly a future pick. Cons: Not gonna make a great OLB in the 3-4(he cant drop into coverage due to his long lanky body), We would be on the hook for 16million, He essentially quit on his team 2yrs ago and only played hard last year to get a payday, and Carolina has nothing of real value to give us in return.

03-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#20
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,840	Peppers is the kind of guy, at this point in his career, where you bring him in as a final piece to make a dash for the Lombardi, ie, Neil Smith, not a guy you bring in during phase 1 of a rebuild.

03-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#21
DrFate Lord of Order Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tower of Fate Posts: 4,388	In all seriousness, I think he'll want Haynesworth type money.

03-18-2009, 10:47 AM	#22
barryr Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,267 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Peppers has reportedly listed the Pats, Dallas, and a couple other NFC teams he'd like to be traded to. The Broncos are not on that list.

03-18-2009, 10:51 AM	#23
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,385	If we trade Cutler we are starting OVER. It would be dumb of Denver to get Peppers.

03-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#25
Rabb Zombie Slayer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,258 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	do we really have to ruin every god damn post with McDaniels and Cutler action? I think it is a valid question, how about some valid answers/speculation