Kuper to sign tender - The Orange Mane

SoDak Bronco · 03-23-2010, 12:09 PM

Kuper to sign tender
By Mike Klis View Comments

Orlando, Fla. _ Now this is some real restricted free agent progress.

Starting right guard Chris Kuper is preparing to sign his one-year, $2.512 million tender today, essentially taking the two-year starter off the market.

Kuper becomes the first of the Broncos’ five restricted free agents to sign his tender and will be the second to join the team’s offseason conditioning program. Quarterback Kyle Orton starting conditioning with the team on Friday.

Kuper was given a first-round tender that is unusually high for an interior offensive lineman. had he received a second-round tender, he may well have been in great demand from other clubs. Still, $2.512 million is a nice raise from the $535,000 salary Kuper received last year.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/

Man-Goblin · 03-23-2010, 12:10 PM

Talk about a guy who is missing out on a lot of money by being restricted...

Dagmar · 03-23-2010, 12:11 PM

Coolio.

dbfan21 · 03-23-2010, 12:11 PM

sweet!

Traveler · 03-23-2010, 12:16 PM

Trade coming?

SoDak Bronco · 03-23-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Trade coming?

I hope not..we have enough holes on the oline Kupe is a solid starter

BMarsh615 · 03-23-2010, 12:17 PM

So KO is working out with the team and still hasn't signed the tender? That is weird.

I had a thought last night. If Big Ben gets suspended it would be awesome to trade KO to the Steelers for their first round pick.

meangene · 03-23-2010, 12:18 PM

This really means he can participate in the off-season conditioning program with some security should he get injured. Doesn't mean he and the team will not work out a longer term deal at some point. Good move on his part - he wasn't going anywhere. After an injury-plagued season he needs to be involved in the off-season conditioning program. Who knows? It may help with a long-term deal.

Traveler · 03-23-2010, 12:18 PM

KO knows he has to be present so he doesn't lose ground to BQ.

Crushaholic · 03-23-2010, 12:19 PM

...and Kaylore breathes a sigh of relief...

broncocalijohn · 03-23-2010, 12:24 PM

We also get Kupersdad around a little longer.

Garcia Bronco · 03-23-2010, 12:50 PM

Thank the Lord.

Beantown Bronco · 03-23-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by McMan-Goblin

Talk about a guy who is missing out on a lot of money by being restricted...

True, but I'm sure he doesn't mind nearly as much as he could, considering he'll be making literally 5 times what he made last year.

baja · 03-23-2010, 12:58 PM

Wish we had more players like Kupe, you listening Brandon?

Rabb · 03-23-2010, 12:59 PM

I know its a business and all that, I am not naive but Kupe seems like the kind of kid that just wants to play, and likes the team he is playing for

the money will follow

what a concept

Ray Finkle · 03-23-2010, 01:11 PM

I am glad....Shanny was salivating over Kuper....hands off!

baja · 03-23-2010, 01:30 PM

Shanny meets Josh hours later Kupe signs his offer. Sign and trade

Let's hope not.

Rohirrim · 03-23-2010, 01:33 PM

Good. Now let's bring in some more good players to line up beside him.

crush17 · 03-23-2010, 01:34 PM

Excellent news. Breathing one small sigh of relief... The front office should do the right thing and sign him, as well as Dummervil to long term contracts.

cutthemdown · 03-23-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by McMan-Goblin

Talk about a guy who is missing out on a lot of money by being restricted...

Well maybe some long term security. Kuper not really a hot name in the NFL yet. I would guess he deserves about 4 million a yr, so yeah he gets ripped a tad. But its only for one yr and the players are the ones who agreed to this format in the last yr of the CBA. So really they shouldn't be upset at all. Dig up Gene Upshaw if they must.

cutthemdown · 03-23-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by crush17

Excellent news. Breathing one small sigh of relief... The front office should do the right thing and sign him, as well as Dummervil to long term contracts.

right thing? Like morally right? or right for the team? This is a business you don't give the money away one second before you have to. The players agreed to this format of FA in last yr of CBA so I don't feel sorry for them.

Just like next yr when Doom really can get some big money I won't hold it against him. It's a business for both Bowlen and the players. I only care about the effort once whistle blows.

SonOfLe-loLang · 03-23-2010, 01:48 PM

You really gonna weep for a guy thats gonna sign a contract that gives him 2.5 million bucks?

kupesdad · 03-23-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoDak Bronco

Kuper to sign tender
By Mike Klis View Comments

Orlando, Fla. _ Now this is some real restricted free agent progress.

Starting right guard Chris Kuper is preparing to sign his one-year, $2.512 million tender today, essentially taking the two-year starter off the market.

Kuper becomes the first of the Broncos’ five restricted free agents to sign his tender and will be the second to join the team’s offseason conditioning program. Quarterback Kyle Orton starting conditioning with the team on Friday.

Kuper was given a first-round tender that is unusually high for an interior offensive lineman. had he received a second-round tender, he may well have been in great demand from other clubs. Still, $2.512 million is a nice raise from the $535,000 salary Kuper received last year.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/

It's a done deal

cousinal11 · 03-23-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kupesdad

It's a done deal

baja · 03-23-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kupesdad

It's a done deal

Hopefully they will step up and sign your boy to a long term deal now that he showed some commitment on his part.

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SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	Kuper to sign tender Kuper to sign tender By Mike Klis View Comments Orlando, Fla. _ Now this is some real restricted free agent progress. Starting right guard Chris Kuper is preparing to sign his one-year, $2.512 million tender today, essentially taking the two-year starter off the market. Kuper becomes the first of the Broncos’ five restricted free agents to sign his tender and will be the second to join the team’s offseason conditioning program. Quarterback Kyle Orton starting conditioning with the team on Friday. Kuper was given a first-round tender that is unusually high for an interior offensive lineman. had he received a second-round tender, he may well have been in great demand from other clubs. Still, $2.512 million is a nice raise from the $535,000 salary Kuper received last year. http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/ Last edited by SoDak Bronco; 03-23-2010 at 12:10 PM.. Reason: addy

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03-23-2010, 12:10 PM	#2
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,603 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Talk about a guy who is missing out on a lot of money by being restricted...

03-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#3
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	Coolio.

03-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#4
dbfan21 Broncos Fan in Florida Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,182 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	sweet!

03-23-2010, 12:16 PM	#5
Traveler Traveling Man! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,419 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Trade coming?

03-23-2010, 12:17 PM	#7
BMarsh615 Ring of Famer 21’s No Champ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,025 Adopt-a-Bronco: # 15	So KO is working out with the team and still hasn't signed the tender? That is weird. I had a thought last night. If Big Ben gets suspended it would be awesome to trade KO to the Steelers for their first round pick.

03-23-2010, 12:18 PM	#8
meangene Ring of Famer Offseason Mode Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,075	This really means he can participate in the off-season conditioning program with some security should he get injured. Doesn't mean he and the team will not work out a longer term deal at some point. Good move on his part - he wasn't going anywhere. After an injury-plagued season he needs to be involved in the off-season conditioning program. Who knows? It may help with a long-term deal.

03-23-2010, 12:19 PM	#10
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,079	...and Kaylore breathes a sigh of relief...

03-23-2010, 12:24 PM	#11
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,618 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	We also get Kupersdad around a little longer.

03-23-2010, 12:50 PM	#12
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Thank the Lord.

03-23-2010, 12:58 PM	#14
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,394 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Wish we had more players like Kupe, you listening Brandon?

03-23-2010, 12:59 PM	#15
Rabb Zombie Slayer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,312 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I know its a business and all that, I am not naive but Kupe seems like the kind of kid that just wants to play, and likes the team he is playing for the money will follow what a concept

03-23-2010, 01:11 PM	#16
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,465	I am glad....Shanny was salivating over Kuper....hands off!

03-23-2010, 01:30 PM	#17
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,394 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Shanny meets Josh hours later Kupe signs his offer. Sign and trade Let's hope not.

03-23-2010, 01:33 PM	#18
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 49,113	Good. Now let's bring in some more good players to line up beside him.

03-23-2010, 01:34 PM	#19
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	Excellent news. Breathing one small sigh of relief... The front office should do the right thing and sign him, as well as Dummervil to long term contracts.

03-23-2010, 01:48 PM	#22
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,434 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	You really gonna weep for a guy thats gonna sign a contract that gives him 2.5 million bucks?