Chargers RB Mike Tolbert has an 8.2 yard rushing average for his career against the Broncos. It makes sense to remove that threat and add it to the Denver running attack.(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
I'm sure everyone has at least heard of Sun Tzu and the Art of War, the oldest known military manual. It has been used down the age of history as a practical learning tool to best an opponent whether it be on a battlefield, playing field or in the business world. The ancient Chinese War general had a wealth of annotations that are true to modern day and some of these truths could keep the Denver Broncos riding on top of the AFC West Division for quite awhile if they were to be enacted.
"To capture the enemy's entire army is better than to destroy it; to take intact a regiment, a company, or a squad is better than to destroy them. For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the supreme of excellence. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the supreme excellence." -- Sun Tzu , the Art of War
Indeed. My premise today has to do with breaking our Divisional opponents (the enemy) by poaching their Free Agents from them. It serves a dual purpose. Not only does it strengthen our team, but takes an asset away from our opponent. Their loss is our gain. Remember, the surest way to achieve a playoff berth is to win your Division.
Defeating the rest of the West by foraging their provisions (players) helps to break the enemy's resistance without fighting (before the season starts). Upgrading the Broncos personnel by signing away players from the San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders puts a head start on winning the West in 2012 -- six months before the season even starts!
Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength. -- Sun Tzu
The San Diego Chargers are currently the Broncos biggest competitive roadblock to maintaining hold of the AFC West. This offseason, the Chargers are sitting on a Salary cap of $111,960,165. The salary cap for 2012 has not been set, but it is projected to be between $121-125 million. That means San Diego has some room, but they must spend wisely. It should be noted first, that each team will need to set aside $5 Million to sign their Draft picks. That makes the picture a little clearer. Now let's take a look at who is in the mix.
Wide ReceiverVincent Jacksonis one of the biggest names available in Free Agency this offseason. The Chargers have been hesitant to sign V-Jax to a long-term deal because of his offseason DUI's as well as other issues, but 1,000-yards receiving in 3 of the last 4 years speak volumes. San Diego would like to keep him and will do everything in their power to do so. Jackson wanted $50 million for 5-years in 2010 and if the Chargers pay him, poaching season opens and that brings us to a player I'd like to see the Broncos obtain.
Running BackMike Tolbert is a player that would enhance the Broncos running game immensely. With his size, he can give the Denver offense a little of everything -- a Fullback bruiser that can punch the ball in from the one yard line who is also a threat to break tackles and rumble for 20 yards. Tolbert is an extremely powerful runner who is effective as a receiver. He scored 10 Touchdowns last year and 11 in 2010. The Chargers will have to consider whether they can afford Tolbert or keep Jacob Hester at a cheaper price. Mike made $1.835 Million in 2011 and it will take about $2- 2.5 Million a year to secure his services. There are other players that San Diego will consider keeping as well, but Tolbert would be a coup for Denver.
Tight EndRandy McMichaelis available, but I would not petition for his services. To begin with, he will be 33 in June. He is a decent receiver and an above average blocker, but McMichael wouldn't be an upgrade from Daniel Fells or Dante Rosario.
Nose Tackle Antonio Garay had a good 2010 season at age 31, but his production dipped slightly last season. He will be 33, in November and even though John Fox would like to utilize a Nose Tackle, bidding on Antonio would not be advantageous.
Safety Paul Oliver would be a player I would pass on also (no pun intended). Bronco Free Safety Quinton Carter's production was better in 2011 and Rahim Moore's year was about the same as Oliver's.
I don't expect the Broncos to make an offer to Vincent Jackson even though it would please some of the fan base to have a premiere Wide out join the Broncos, the player to grab for the greatest advantage in this situation, is most definitely Mike Tolbert.
The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. -- Sun Tzu
The Kansas City Chiefs have a bit more room to maneuver this offseason as their Cap situation presently sits at $95,844,195. That is even lower than the Broncos own figure of $101,389,121. Both teams have the room to make moves and the Chiefs have some good players to re-sign.
CornerbackBrandon Carr is a key Free Agent in Kansas City. At 25 years old he is coming into the prime of his career. He made $2.61Million in 2011 and will be doubling that Salary with his next contract. The Chiefs will have to pony up strong starting corner money to the 6'0, 208-pound Carr. His partner on the other side, Brandon Flowers is also a Free Agent this year and the Chiefs want to keep this tandem together. Carr may end up with the franchise tag if they can't agree to a long-term deal before the onset of Free Agency on March 13th.
Wide Receiver Dwayne Bowe is another player ripe for the plucking. He has emerged into Kansas City's number one receiver. At 6-2, 221 lbs, he's a big body with a big catch radius, something that would help Tim Tebow's completion percentage. Bowe is a good route runner with a propensity to make the acrobatic catch and has three 1,000 yard seasons under his belt. He had an impressive 15 Touchdown catches in 2010. That number dropped to 5 last season, no doubt due to the loss of Matt Cassell. In my mind, the Chiefs will be busy trying to re-sign Brandon Carr and Bowe, with Bowe ahead of Carr in priority for the Franchise tag. Perhaps the Broncos can pry one of these players loose, but it may leave another opportunity open.
Full back Le'Ron McClain could work very well in Orange and Blue. While not as dynamic as Mike Tolbert, McClain blocked for Willis McGahee for the 4 years they were in Baltimore. Le'Ron made $1.5 Million in 2011 and would be an acceptable alternative to Mike Tolbert. I see the chances of getting either one about the same.
Other poaching options include WR Jerheme Urban, TE's Anthony Becht and Leonard Pope, or CB Travis Daniels. Urban wouldn't be an improvement over any of the Bronco Receivers and Becht is 33. Pope has never had a 250 yard season, but is a large blocking presence at 6-8, 264 lbs. Travis Daniels would be a cheaper and at 28, younger trade off to Andre' Goodman.
I wouldn't mind displacing Brandon Carr and/or Le'Ron McClain from the Chiefs and adding them to the Broncos roster.
The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain. -- Sun Tzu
The Oakland Raiders are in Cap trouble at $140,861,316 and have immediately addressed that situation by dropping CB Stanford Routt. FS Michael Huff, DT Tommy Kelly, DT John Henderson, CB Chris Johnson, and OG Cooper Carlisle may also get released as new GM Reggie McKenzie and head coach Dennis Allen attempt to turn around a once proud franchise. With the exception of Routt, none of those players would appeal to the Broncos. However, there are two players that would look good in Denver.
Running Back Michael Bush has shown talent for a couple years serving mainly as the back-up to Darren McFadden. He filled in quite well when McFadden was injured again this season. free agency should he reach that point, there seems to be plenty of it at home where the Raiders need to place a high priority on a back-up to the oft-injured McFadden. The 27 year old ran for 977 yards and 7 Touchdowns while starting 6 games in 2011 for a $2.61 Million Salary. That is solid #2 RB money and it would take more than that to pry him away from the Bay area. Broncos starter Willis MaGahee is drawing an average $3 Million per year on his current deal, so a creative contract would be required, but new Broncos capologist Mike Sullivan could make it work.
Strong Safety Tyvon Branch might be just be what the doctor ordered for the Broncos. With back-to-back productive campaigns at Strong Safety for the Raiders, Branch fits the bill as an effective run support near the line of scrimmage. Though he isn't adept in man coverage, he is very capable and consistent in zones. Tyvon made $555,000 in his 4th season last year and at 25, is young enough to play out a second contract and cost efficient to pursue.
These two players could help the Broncos hold off the rest of the West from Day one.
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. -- Sun Tzu
Kick em when their down. As noted above, the Raiders were forced to liquidate expenses and their first move was to rid themselves of a ridiculously over priced contract by cutting ties with Cornerback Stanford Routt. They had paid him #1 money after Nnamdi Asomugha bolted for Philadelphia. Trouble is, Routt is not a #1 Cornerback and wouldn't be on any team in the league. He is however, a decent #2 guy who would fit quite well with the Broncos. A #2 Cornerback is worth anywhere from $2.75 to $3.5 Million per year these days and that would not upset the Cap balance the Broncos currently have. The Broncos no longer have the $6 Million (before restructuring) contract of Brian Dawkins looming and could safely replace the $3.42 Million Andre' Goodman is due to make on a new Strong Safety and Cornerback. The best part about this, is that Stanford Routt can be signed immediately. No need to wait for the Ides of March to begin refurbishing the Defensive Backfield. Not only that, but it takes care of a position of need prior to Free Agency and the Draft. A veritable win-win situation if I ever saw one.
The interest around the league for Routt is fairly high. It has been reported that the Bills, Titans, Cowboys, Vikings, and Chiefs have all expressed a desire to obtain the 28 year old Free Agent. It would be a shame if the division rival Chiefs were to pick him up.
To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. -- Sun Tzu
This is my solution to break our opponents before the War even begins. What's yours?
Tyvon Branch is my first choice. If Dawk retires I'd feel much better about Branch replacing him than Carter.
Don’t get me wrong, I like Carter but I think he can be a good FS (possibly better than Moore) and Branch and Carter would do well in the secondary.
I would love to grab Bush or Tolbert but I think both of them stay. I think the Chargers may have learned their lesson in letting sproles go and might keep Tolbert. He is a TD machine though and both those guys are my second choice. I however think we’ll draft a RB to compete with McGahee and Moreno but I would still love to get one. There are better RB in the draft than S this year.
My third choice is Routt. I think he is a good #2 and would make Goodman expendable. I would love Carr but I think he will be way too expensive. Routt would be less but he is already talking to teams and it doesn’t seem like we are interested in his services.
Seems kind of funny to me that the Chiefs would be interested in Routt in the first place, especially when they have two pretty good corners in Flowers and Carr...
I think Kirk is right in that the Chiefs will franchise tag Flowers and let Carr go if they can land Routt…
Maybe, He could also realize that he was over paid and also that there is a lot of competitino at the CB spot in FA this year.
He has the jump on everyone and can sign before FA starts so he gets his pick of teams and may take a discount to get on the team he wants before the other CBs are available to hit the market. We’ll see. I think he’ll sign before March 13th.
I think that the only ones that will be available and worth the money at the end of the day would be Flowers/Carr, Branch, McClain, Tolbert and the one you left off your list Marcus McNiel. I think McClain will be cheap, and would be an upgrade at FB. Only one of Carr/Flowers will hit the market (but they are both upgrades over any other #2 CB we have) and there is no way that Branch hits the market, he is the raiders best DB. And as much as i like Tolbert, I think that DMartin in the 2nd or Polk in the 3rd is a much better option financially and in the long-term.
He had the same amount of carries as McGahee and is 5 years younger, yet he broke down more then willis did in the second half. I dont like the prospect of a big money RB that has never even been prominant in his own offense.
These are the 2 we need to sign immediately! Branch replaces Dawkins and Tolbert is the bruiser we need to back up Willis! He catches out the backfield and a good outlet for Tebow!
My sig and I cannot begin to thank you enough. I haven’t started reading yet, but the combination of Kaptain Kirk and Sun Tzu has me already doing a slow clap!!!
tells me all I need to know about him, every Chief is working their butt off to win that game, but Bowe says aw screw it, I won’t jump for that pass #loser
Speaking of recievers, is anyone else as high on Marvin Jones of Cal as i am.
I think he is the type of reciever that could step right in as the #2 and allow decker to move back to the slot, which i feel he is much better suited for
I’ve had my eye on Marvin Jones for a couple months. I was impressed with him even before the Senior Bowl. Also, a FA I would like to see us sign is the CB from the Jags. I think his name is Middleton. He filled in nicely for them, when their starter was knocked out for the year. I’m hoping that JDR has some influence with him. I think he could be a very good #2 CB for us.
William Middleton is much younger (26) than Mathis, & from what I’ve read, has loads of potential. Played very well this year after Mathis was knocked out with an ACL injury. If I remember right, I think Mathis is listed as 32 years old. At that age, & coming off the ACL, I would vote for the youth & potential.
I love Eddie, but you could see it in his face during interviews, he is on his way out.
I actually think DT is more of a #2 wideout and hope that we can get Jones. I watched about 6 Cal games last year and all the senior bowl stuff. He has the potential to be a Star reciever and the one i hope could take over the#1 spot after a season or 2 of adjusting to the NFL.
I don’t think we will be able to land him. He will go somewhere he can get with a good, more experienced, QB. I personally think he stays in SD. That is good because then we can get the #1 guy I think we need…Mike Tolbert. I think he gives us a big time power runner. Put him with Willis McGahee and Timmy Tebow and who is going to stop us???
Then we can add McNeil to compete with Ryan Harris for RT, Then Franklin and Beadles can compete for LG. Then we have good back-ups in whoever doen’t start. I think a OL of Clady, Franklin, Beadles, Kuper, and McNeil would be the best in the NFL. Then run behind that with McGahee, Tolbert, and Tebow…#1 in the NFL 2012 baby!!!
I would also like to add Carr, Flowers, or Routt and cut Goodman.
But im one of those that thinks Moreno is more a product of misuse. I think if they tailored his role similar to that of how bush and sproles were used in NO, he would be quite productive. Get him in space cause his specialty is Swerving at high speeds!
meaning he would be far more productive than he has been, but only “okay”. One doesn’t build one’s offense around someone who will be “okay”. I would still tailor some plays for him, might as well get some production, but no way is he in Sproles category.
Enjoyed the theme, the write up and all the info you brought here. Thank you for the job.
I voted Michael Bush, because I’d like to see a power back in our unis. I’d like to have all of your options though. It’s impossivel, but dreaming is costless =)
I don't understand the pulling of switchblades and carving up our receivers for a Bowe?
Please, I thought I was in the company of sensable men and women. Bowe in no way would make our receiving corp championship material, hard work and determination by the group of guys we have. We have unkown talent onboard that we don’t even know what they have. Let me ask you this… How would of known the talent that Chris Harris has if we didn’t have the need to put him on the field? Yeah, that’s right, we would all be wondering just like we’re wondering about Andre’ Goodwin or Mark Dell and other positional players that haven’t had the chance to produce like Harris did.
I voted for Brandon Carr and I would of voted for Mike Tolbert if there was an opportunity to do so. Brandon Carr is a talented young CB that could replace Andre Goodman from day one, so I look at that as the GREATEST need for the defense. Another need is a veteran at safety and Tyvon Branch would be an excellent find…
But, you know what makes a secondary look awesome? Yeah, that’s right the front seven. Now there is where the work really needs to be done.
I like the war room tactical point of view. It’s the best civilized war on network TV, and has captivated the world. For that matter, the NFL hires employees from all over the planet. Poaching as much as we can from our own division makes a lot of sense.
We all know that they will have to be replaced, and hopefully we win the talent battle. Let the Poaching begin. Hopefully, we lose only the players we don’t want to keep anyway. I’d love to pick three or 4 players from the above list but I’m guessing that the cap would put a stop to that.
Carr and Branch. Would be ideal if we go poaching.
I would rather draft RBs. Bush and Tolbert are similar to Willis McGahee. Although they are younger.
We still need team speed in my mind and drafting a RB for that role might work in our favor as opposed to signing one.
Tyvon Branch is my first choice. If Dawk retires I'd feel much better about Branch replacing him than Carter.
Don’t get me wrong, I like Carter but I think he can be a good FS (possibly better than Moore) and Branch and Carter would do well in the secondary.
I would love to grab Bush or Tolbert but I think both of them stay. I think the Chargers may have learned their lesson in letting sproles go and might keep Tolbert. He is a TD machine though and both those guys are my second choice. I however think we’ll draft a RB to compete with McGahee and Moreno but I would still love to get one. There are better RB in the draft than S this year.
My third choice is Routt. I think he is a good #2 and would make Goodman expendable. I would love Carr but I think he will be way too expensive. Routt would be less but he is already talking to teams and it doesn’t seem like we are interested in his services.
BroncoMath101 - February 12, 2012
Seems kind of funny to me that the Chiefs would be interested in Routt in the first place, especially when they have two pretty good corners in Flowers and Carr...
I think Kirk is right in that the Chiefs will franchise tag Flowers and let Carr go if they can land Routt…
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
yeah I think they believe they can get Routt much cheaper than re-signing Carr.
BroncoMath101 - February 12, 2012
I think ol' Routt's head may be way to swollen to except anything less than what Carr would get...
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
Maybe, He could also realize that he was over paid and also that there is a lot of competitino at the CB spot in FA this year.
He has the jump on everyone and can sign before FA starts so he gets his pick of teams and may take a discount to get on the team he wants before the other CBs are available to hit the market. We’ll see. I think he’ll sign before March 13th.
BroncoMath101 - February 12, 2012
Awesome write up!
I think that the only ones that will be available and worth the money at the end of the day would be Flowers/Carr, Branch, McClain, Tolbert and the one you left off your list Marcus McNiel. I think McClain will be cheap, and would be an upgrade at FB. Only one of Carr/Flowers will hit the market (but they are both upgrades over any other #2 CB we have) and there is no way that Branch hits the market, he is the raiders best DB. And as much as i like Tolbert, I think that DMartin in the 2nd or Polk in the 3rd is a much better option financially and in the long-term.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Great writeup Kaptain I always enjoy Poaching
ultraclassic04 - February 12, 2012
And for the record Bush scares me.
He had the same amount of carries as McGahee and is 5 years younger, yet he broke down more then willis did in the second half. I dont like the prospect of a big money RB that has never even been prominant in his own offense.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Excellent Write up Kap
I’d take Branch and Carr for defense…and Tolbert or McClain for Offense…
BroncosFaN88 - February 12, 2012 via mobile
Nice work Kirk.
I love the poaching from the enemy plan.
I read on rotoworld Branch is a high priority for the Raiders to re-sign. They won’t have to put aside 5 mil for their draft picks :)
Flowers has a six-year, $49.35 million contract signed last year. They will keep Carr to I think.
We may not get Jackson or Bowe, but I hope someone poaches them.
Thomas Jones is a FA I think.
I would like Tolbert too, but say he re-signs and Hester is left open, do we want him?
Digger24 - February 12, 2012
I knew about Thomas Jones
and figured age would prevent us signing him. From what I heard, the Chargers are leaning toward keeping Hester over Tolbert.
KaptainKirk - February 12, 2012
Tyvon Branch and Mike Tolbert
Tolbert has vexed us for so long, he deserves us so he can learn what winning and a competent front office is like
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
Are you saying Bucky Larson isn't competent......
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
yes, something like that
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
also, A.J. Smith and Norv Turner
along with Mr. Spanos, are incompetent
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
I love it. Every other FO in our division is loading their ranks with shortbus candidates.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
These are the 2 we need to sign immediately! Branch replaces Dawkins and Tolbert is the bruiser we need to back up Willis! He catches out the backfield and a good outlet for Tebow!
BRONCOFAN4LF - February 12, 2012
Kapitan....
My sig and I cannot begin to thank you enough. I haven’t started reading yet, but the combination of Kaptain Kirk and Sun Tzu has me already doing a slow clap!!!
ncm42 - February 12, 2012
Thanks
KaptainKirk - February 12, 2012
And count me as a huge NO to Dwayne Bowe
Talented, yes. Also a head case and troubling tendency to check out when he doesn’t like how things are going…
ncm42 - February 12, 2012
the Steelers game
tells me all I need to know about him, every Chief is working their butt off to win that game, but Bowe says aw screw it, I won’t jump for that pass #loser
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
And I think he did it a few times that game.
But the one short-arm was completely disgusting. Would never see Rod Smith doing something like that….
ncm42 - February 12, 2012
They could be down by 30 and the ROD would still be going up for them!
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
God Bless Rod!
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
Cant compair every WR to Rod. theres not going to be another one and not everyone will have his work ethic.
broncs27 - February 13, 2012 via mobile
YES!my first ever Rec.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
lol have another one
Calikula - February 12, 2012
and another
Digger24 - February 13, 2012
There are only 2 FA'si really want at the end of the day #1 Mario Williams (and who doesnt want him) and #2 Dan Connor.
And all of you will have to continue listen to my push for Connor till he signs elsewhere! lol
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Speaking of recievers, is anyone else as high on Marvin Jones of Cal as i am.
I think he is the type of reciever that could step right in as the #2 and allow decker to move back to the slot, which i feel he is much better suited for
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Interesting
If we can find someone who is a “more legit” #2, do we focus on moving Decker to the slot and letting Eddie leave?
ncm42 - February 12, 2012
I don't like hearing about Eddie leave
but whatever is best for the team must transpire, as always, I trust EFX, we make the playoffs with them, if nothing else :)
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
+1......
I’ve had my eye on Marvin Jones for a couple months. I was impressed with him even before the Senior Bowl. Also, a FA I would like to see us sign is the CB from the Jags. I think his name is Middleton. He filled in nicely for them, when their starter was knocked out for the year. I’m hoping that JDR has some influence with him. I think he could be a very good #2 CB for us.
rg2247 - February 12, 2012
I know Rasheen Mathis has been linked to us.
Supposedly those close to him say that he would like to follow JDR
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
I love Rashean Mathis
that guy has the game but not the name!
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
I hope the same is true about Middleton...
William Middleton is much younger (26) than Mathis, & from what I’ve read, has loads of potential. Played very well this year after Mathis was knocked out with an ACL injury. If I remember right, I think Mathis is listed as 32 years old. At that age, & coming off the ACL, I would vote for the youth & potential.
rg2247 - February 13, 2012
According to Rotoworld, Middleton is a RFA
If this is the case, then we probably will avoid him.
nacaboose - February 13, 2012
I love Eddie, but you could see it in his face during interviews, he is on his way out.
I actually think DT is more of a #2 wideout and hope that we can get Jones. I watched about 6 Cal games last year and all the senior bowl stuff. He has the potential to be a Star reciever and the one i hope could take over the#1 spot after a season or 2 of adjusting to the NFL.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
As much as I would LOVE to land V-Jack,
I don’t think we will be able to land him. He will go somewhere he can get with a good, more experienced, QB. I personally think he stays in SD. That is good because then we can get the #1 guy I think we need…Mike Tolbert. I think he gives us a big time power runner. Put him with Willis McGahee and Timmy Tebow and who is going to stop us???
Then we can add McNeil to compete with Ryan Harris for RT, Then Franklin and Beadles can compete for LG. Then we have good back-ups in whoever doen’t start. I think a OL of Clady, Franklin, Beadles, Kuper, and McNeil would be the best in the NFL. Then run behind that with McGahee, Tolbert, and Tebow…#1 in the NFL 2012 baby!!!
I would also like to add Carr, Flowers, or Routt and cut Goodman.
Bron#1 Fan - February 12, 2012
I like the Idea of McNeil, but i think he is looking for elite Tackle money.
I would rather that go to Clady in an extension.
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Tolbert's signing means Vaya con Dios Moreno
have fun making my chicken extra tasty crispy
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
I'm def in the minority on this one......
But im one of those that thinks Moreno is more a product of misuse. I think if they tailored his role similar to that of how bush and sproles were used in NO, he would be quite productive. Get him in space cause his specialty is Swerving at high speeds!
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
swerving at high speeds
is partially why things are amiss for him :(
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
He's the Sauce Bauce!
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
He would be "okay"...
meaning he would be far more productive than he has been, but only “okay”. One doesn’t build one’s offense around someone who will be “okay”. I would still tailor some plays for him, might as well get some production, but no way is he in Sproles category.
Keyworthpunch - February 13, 2012
WTF! thats not what i posted
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Now it is. Damn google machine!
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Awesome article, Kaptain.
Enjoyed the theme, the write up and all the info you brought here. Thank you for the job.
I voted Michael Bush, because I’d like to see a power back in our unis. I’d like to have all of your options though. It’s impossivel, but dreaming is costless =)
Fabio Broncos - February 12, 2012
Oh, and give me Norv Turner as OC also....
Fabio Broncos - February 12, 2012
I would hate having to see him on TV every week when i watch the games.
All his loose neck skin freaks me out. looks kinda like Swamp Thing
OrangeCrushT.O - February 12, 2012
Dean Spanos is about as dumb as ol' Al Davis was...I figured AJ Smith and Turner were as good as gone.
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
I don't understand the pulling of switchblades and carving up our receivers for a Bowe?
Please, I thought I was in the company of sensable men and women. Bowe in no way would make our receiving corp championship material, hard work and determination by the group of guys we have. We have unkown talent onboard that we don’t even know what they have. Let me ask you this… How would of known the talent that Chris Harris has if we didn’t have the need to put him on the field? Yeah, that’s right, we would all be wondering just like we’re wondering about Andre’ Goodwin or Mark Dell and other positional players that haven’t had the chance to produce like Harris did.
I voted for Brandon Carr and I would of voted for Mike Tolbert if there was an opportunity to do so. Brandon Carr is a talented young CB that could replace Andre Goodman from day one, so I look at that as the GREATEST need for the defense. Another need is a veteran at safety and Tyvon Branch would be an excellent find…
But, you know what makes a secondary look awesome? Yeah, that’s right the front seven. Now there is where the work really needs to be done.
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
How would *we* of known...
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
Awesom post Kirk, thanks...
bfree2bronc - February 12, 2012
One of you best yet KK. Great article..
I want Carr and Tolbert/ Bush…and Branch would be awesome too!
boydy2669 - February 12, 2012
Thanks my friend
Hope your Mum is okay.
KaptainKirk - February 13, 2012
Another great post Kaptain.
I like the war room tactical point of view. It’s the best civilized war on network TV, and has captivated the world. For that matter, the NFL hires employees from all over the planet. Poaching as much as we can from our own division makes a lot of sense.
We all know that they will have to be replaced, and hopefully we win the talent battle. Let the Poaching begin. Hopefully, we lose only the players we don’t want to keep anyway. I’d love to pick three or 4 players from the above list but I’m guessing that the cap would put a stop to that.
metalman5050 - February 12, 2012
I second the motion!
the new Bradfather - February 12, 2012
IMO snagging Carr would be our ideal move
Freeing up our 1st pick for a DT,MLB,or BPA. He might like the idea of working w/ Champ & possibly filling his shoes in the not too distant future.
Mike@4th&99 - February 12, 2012 via iPhone app
Carr and Branch. Would be ideal if we go poaching.
I would rather draft RBs. Bush and Tolbert are similar to Willis McGahee. Although they are younger.
We still need team speed in my mind and drafting a RB for that role might work in our favor as opposed to signing one.
Marvel Man - February 13, 2012
I agree grasshopper
I wanted the Broncos to draft Mike Tolbert. Now that he’s been a Charger I don’t know if we could get the stink off him
Baghdad - February 13, 2012
Nice write up
Thanks for another top notch article Kaptain.
ColumbusBronco - February 13, 2012 via mobile
Great Post
A classic example of this principle in action is when NE signed Welker away from the Dolphins.
I think that move ended up being pretty ok.
DoubleJay - February 14, 2012
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