Are we targeting Wilfork as a FA in 2010? - The Orange Mane

lex · 04-26-2009, 05:25 PM

OK, NE loaded up on DTs (so much for the idea that none of them were good enough for us) and its been pointed out that Wilforks possible foray into free agencey in 2010 is a big reason. Does anyone think we are targeting him? How would you feel about going after him even if that means foregoing what we "need" in the draft this year?

cartel · 04-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Not only that, will we unload Champ and when he wants a big new contract since we've drafted a couple of young corners? Also, would you unload Graham huge contract since we've drafted his replacement as well?

cutthemdown · 04-26-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cartel

Not only that, will we unload Champ and when he wants a big new contract since we've drafted a couple of young corners? Also, would you unload Graham huge contract since we've drafted his replacement as well?

Mcdaniels IMO wants 2 big TE who both rotate or play together in the big redzone packages.

Hillis at FB, Moreno at TB, with 2 huge inline blocking TE in could be a pretty physical red zone and short yardage package.

I'm surprised more people aren't super excited about the offense this yr.

I agree though this could be Champs last yr in Denver. Especially when Mcdaniels shows his brother the door.

Hercules Rockefeller · 04-26-2009, 05:36 PM

Yes, the Pats drafted all those DL because they know that the Broncos have already decided to target Wilfork a full year before he becomes a FA. McDaniels and Xanders know that there is nothing that can change over the next year that will alter his FA status.

Beantown Bronco · 04-26-2009, 07:29 PM

If 2010 turns out to be an uncapped year, as it is now slated to be, then Wilfork isn't going anywhere. Why? Read this from nfl.com:

A general manager told me that the projections for players scheduled to be free agents -- if it were a capped year -- could be upwards of 170 fewer players if it is uncapped.

Uncapped years limit free agency

Teams will have three tags instead of one to restrict true veterans from being entirely free. Another general manager projects that this mechanism will lock up 30 additional players.

There could still be a few choice players left to test free agency and a number of solid players on bad teams will be looking to go to contending teams. A team such as the Patriots has always done a great job in free agency, getting very good veterans on reasonable deals because a player wants a chance at a Super Bowl ring. Well, there will be a "Final 8" rule in 2010.

For all practical purposes, free agency will not have any teeth in 2010 and close to 200 players hoping to hit a big pay day will have to wait at least a year and risk injury.

Killericon · 04-26-2009, 07:31 PM

Well, the Pats do have a long history of letting their veteran players walk.

Of course, Wilfork is a beast, and this is a pipedream, but it'd sure be nice.

spdirty · 04-26-2009, 07:37 PM

well if we got him it would make up for the 1st we lose next year. Doubt it would happen though since its something the FO would do that would actually finally make me happy.

summerdenver · 04-26-2009, 07:55 PM

I would be surpised if NE let him go. He is young and too valuable a player for them. OTOH, champ probably won't be extended.

lex · 04-26-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Killericon

Well, the Pats do have a long history of letting their veteran players walk.

Of course, Wilfork is a beast, and this is a pipedream, but it'd sure be nice.

Yeah, it might not happen but the fact that they drafted 3 DTs, including Brace, makes you wonder.

Beantown Bronco · 04-26-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lex

Yeah, it might not happen but the fact that they drafted 3 DTs, including Brace, makes you wonder.

I think it speaks more to them closing the door on Seymour than anything. This will most likely be his last year in NE.

Wilfork isn't going anywhere.

boltaneer · 04-26-2009, 08:19 PM

I gotta think Wilfork is going to be franchised at the very least.

04-26-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
lex Bowlen Sold Us Out! The Broncos have been DisemBowlened Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 10,253 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Are we targeting Wilfork as a FA in 2010? OK, NE loaded up on DTs (so much for the idea that none of them were good enough for us) and its been pointed out that Wilforks possible foray into free agencey in 2010 is a big reason. Does anyone think we are targeting him? How would you feel about going after him even if that means foregoing what we "need" in the draft this year?

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04-26-2009, 05:28 PM	#2
cartel Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 116 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Not only that, will we unload Champ and when he wants a big new contract since we've drafted a couple of young corners? Also, would you unload Graham huge contract since we've drafted his replacement as well?

04-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#4
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Yes, the Pats drafted all those DL because they know that the Broncos have already decided to target Wilfork a full year before he becomes a FA. McDaniels and Xanders know that there is nothing that can change over the next year that will alter his FA status.

04-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,039 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	If 2010 turns out to be an uncapped year, as it is now slated to be, then Wilfork isn't going anywhere. Why? Read this from nfl.com: A general manager told me that the projections for players scheduled to be free agents -- if it were a capped year -- could be upwards of 170 fewer players if it is uncapped. Uncapped years limit free agency Teams will have three tags instead of one to restrict true veterans from being entirely free. Another general manager projects that this mechanism will lock up 30 additional players. There could still be a few choice players left to test free agency and a number of solid players on bad teams will be looking to go to contending teams. A team such as the Patriots has always done a great job in free agency, getting very good veterans on reasonable deals because a player wants a chance at a Super Bowl ring. Well, there will be a "Final 8" rule in 2010. For all practical purposes, free agency will not have any teeth in 2010 and close to 200 players hoping to hit a big pay day will have to wait at least a year and risk injury.

04-26-2009, 07:31 PM	#6
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Well, the Pats do have a long history of letting their veteran players walk. Of course, Wilfork is a beast, and this is a pipedream, but it'd sure be nice.

04-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#7
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,883 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	well if we got him it would make up for the 1st we lose next year. Doubt it would happen though since its something the FO would do that would actually finally make me happy.

04-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#8
summerdenver Ring of Famer Rebuilding both offense and defense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,822 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I would be surpised if NE let him go. He is young and too valuable a player for them. OTOH, champ probably won't be extended.

04-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#11
boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,064	I gotta think Wilfork is going to be franchised at the very least.