ESPN: Broncos cut Pryce, Anderson

[Podium]

Just reported on ESPNRADIO, broncos have cut Trevor Pryce and Mike Anderson.

[Dago81Sd]

Anyone know how much that shreded off the cap?

[Podium]

Cutting Pryce saved them 8.5M.

I don't know about Anderson's number.

[hewie00]

savings of $15 million for the team, including $8.53 million for Pryce, $3.9 million for Putzier and $2.57 million for Anderson.

[Podium]

Just being reported they cut Jeb Putzier as well.

[IgorUnchained]

Cutting Pryce saved them 8.5M.

I don't know about Anderson's number.


I was watching Fox Sports the other night, and since I live in the Rocky Mountain region, it is pretty much all Broncos. One of the pundits was talking about how the team was likely to get rid of Mike Anderson and look to land Lendale White in the draft. I guess Shannarat is high on Lendale and has been for a little while now.

This is all rumor, no links, but is something to think about since it seems the guy is already half right. (I know they still have Tatum Bell.)

[JoeMcRugby]

I was watching Fox Sports the other night, and since I live in the Rocky Mountain region, it is pretty much all Broncos. One of the pundits was talking about how the team was likely to get rid of Mike Anderson and look to land Lendale White in the draft. I guess Shannarat is high on Lendale and has been for a little while now.

This is all rumor, no links, but is something to think about since it seems the guy is already half right. (I know they still have Tatum Bell.)

They will have to trade up. I don't believe that White will be available at either of the two current first round picks.

[Onion Knight]

I think its a good move for the donkies to shake up their roster. They dont want to do what they did last year again, do they? :p
I sure dont want them to.

[BlueandGoldRush]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2349660


Top lineman Shields might be cap casualty
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Thirteen-year veteran guard Will Shields, one of the most celebrated offensive linemen in recent NFL history and a fixture in the Kansas City community during his long career with the Chiefs, could be a salary cap casualty if his contract for 2006 is not readjusted.

Chiefs officials have been discussing with Shields and his representative various scenarios to reduce his cap figure for 2006, the final season of his current deal. Shields is scheduled to earn a $5.1 million base salary, and is due a $400,000 roster bonus, and he carries a 2006 cap charge of $6.67 million.

Like many teams in the league, the Chiefs may have to make some roster moves to get into compliance with a 2006 cap projected to be $95 million-$96 million. The Tuesday breakdown of negotiations that would have extended the league's collective bargaining agreement, and the resultant likelihood that 2007 will be played as a so-called "uncapped" year, only makes that task more difficult.

Shields, 34, may have to weigh the advantages of staying in Kansas City, even at less money, against the prospect of being cast into an uncertain free agent market, one in which teams are expected to proceed with great caution and in which it could be impossible to meet players' financial expectations. Shields has deep roots now in the Kansas City community and leaving the Chiefs, the only franchise for which he has ever played during his stellar career, could be difficult.

A major component of one of the NFL's premier blocking units, Shields has been selected for 11 straight Pro Bowl games, and is one of the most respected players in the league. He has never missed a game, has appeared in 208 contests, and started all but one of them. The former Nebraska star has played in more games than any non-kicker in franchise history.

[JoeMcRugby]

I think its a good move for the donkies to shake up their roster. They dont want to do what they did last year again, do they? :p
I sure dont want them to.

Lepsis and Warren will also be walking.

[Podium]

If they cut Lepsis and Warren, they'll have more than enough to pursue free agents, i think.

[Onion Knight]

Lepsis and Warren will also be walking.

GREAT! cut a few more and pick up T.O. a decimated team with cancer. perfect!

[JCDavey]

GREAT! cut a few more and pick up T.O. a decimated team with cancer. perfect!

yep that would be awesome, i hope to god they get TO

he's a destroyer of teams

[JoeMcRugby]

If they cut Lepsis and Warren, they'll have more than enough to pursue free agents, i think.

Lepsis and Warren are unrestricted free agents. The Donks will save no cap space if they leave. :Bolt:

[Onion Knight]

yep that would be awesome, i hope to god they get TO

he's a destroyer of teams

at the rate they are cutting players there wont be much left for TO to destroy! hahahaha

[LAbolt]

i tihnk trevor pryce would look good in a boltz uni wat u guys think? we could really use a vet liek him

[nshep42]

too many $$ for Pryce when we already have Igor and Castillo

lepsis on the other hand...

Another thing, its always nice to have a player from a division rival come over and basically explain how that team will go about playing you...

[broncosgc]

Lepsis and Warren will also be walking.


no they won't....

[Podium]

Broncosgc, our local Broncos informant, whatd you think about the three cuts? And do you think there are anymore on the way?

[SDFaiderHater]

Lepsis and Warren are unrestricted free agents. The Donks will save no cap space if they leave. :Bolt:

guy on ESPN is also saying that in 2007 they are going to be able to Franchise and Transition someone, not one or the other. what about Putzier as our backup TE, can he block, are the cobwebs from Foley laying the wood to him cleared up yet???

[Podium]

guy on ESPN is also saying that in 2007 they are going to be able to Franchise and Transition someone, not one or the other. what about Putzier as our backup TE, can he block, are the cobwebs from Foley laying the wood to him cleared up yet???

The way I understand it SDFH is that teams are going to get another transition tag, and since there is no cap, they'll use all three.

I posted something about it here.

http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=29038

[Chargerville]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2349660


Top lineman Shields might be cap casualty
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Thirteen-year veteran guard Will Shields, one of the most celebrated offensive linemen in recent NFL history and a fixture in the Kansas City community during his long career with the Chiefs, could be a salary cap casualty if his contract for 2006 is not readjusted.

Chiefs officials have been discussing with Shields and his representative various scenarios to reduce his cap figure for 2006, the final season of his current deal. Shields is scheduled to earn a $5.1 million base salary, and is due a $400,000 roster bonus, and he carries a 2006 cap charge of $6.67 million.

Like many teams in the league, the Chiefs may have to make some roster moves to get into compliance with a 2006 cap projected to be $95 million-$96 million. The Tuesday breakdown of negotiations that would have extended the league's collective bargaining agreement, and the resultant likelihood that 2007 will be played as a so-called "uncapped" year, only makes that task more difficult.

Shields, 34, may have to weigh the advantages of staying in Kansas City, even at less money, against the prospect of being cast into an uncertain free agent market, one in which teams are expected to proceed with great caution and in which it could be impossible to meet players' financial expectations. Shields has deep roots now in the Kansas City community and leaving the Chiefs, the only franchise for which he has ever played during his stellar career, could be difficult.

A major component of one of the NFL's premier blocking units, Shields has been selected for 11 straight Pro Bowl games, and is one of the most respected players in the league. He has never missed a game, has appeared in 208 contests, and started all but one of them. The former Nebraska star has played in more games than any non-kicker in franchise history.Wow. That could be huge considering that O-line is the Bolts' most glaring need.

[JoeMcRugby]

no they won't....

You sure about that, broncosgc? ;)

[broncosgc]

You sure about that, broncosgc? ;)


i'm pretty sure buddy...

matt lepsis has agreed to terms already according to my sources...


one down one to go.....:Beer:

[JoeMcRugby]

pretty sure buddy...

matt lepsis has agreed to terms already according to my sources...


one down one to go.....:Beer:

Career long Bronco Lepsis? I can see it.

Warren - I think he's all about the money after "resurrecting" his career in the franchise year of his contract. I'm betting he's gone and will go to the highest bidder.

[BlueandGoldRush]

Wow. That could be huge considering that O-line is the Bolts' most glaring need.

And best of all, Larry Johnson won't have as easy of a time running against us next year! Most of the Chiefs' o-line is getting old, and I just keep waiting for it to start to break up.

[broncosgc]

Career long Bronco Lepsis? I can see it.

Warren - I think he's all about the money after "resurrecting" his career in the franchise year of his contract. I'm betting he's gone and will go to the highest bidder.

i don't gamble but if i did i'd take you up on that wager......

how about we bet and whomever loses has to have the opposing team's avatar/signature up for at least a week?...

i'm confident warren stays

[JoeMcRugby]

i don't gamble but if i did i'd take you up on that wager......

how about we bet and whomever loses has to have an opposing team's avatar/signature up for at least a week?...

i'm confident warren stays

You're on if the CBA isn't extended and free agency starts on Friday as planned.

This could be really dicy. The loss of the panic button may cause mass chaos on the board! :p

[Podium]

You're on if the CBA isn't extended and free agency starts on Friday as planned.

This could be really dicy. The loss of the panic button may cause mass chaos on the board! :p

It's okay Joe, StevenSD has it on his sig now too. And if you have to lose it, I'm sure every member in this forum will dawn it for one week.

[broncosgc]

You're on if the CBA isn't extended and free agency starts on Friday as planned.

This could be really dicy. The loss of the panic button may cause mass chaos on the board! :p

you are a true gentleman!!!

consider this a bet....


whoa.....hold on a minute....i was thinking if a new CBA deal was done...

well...that's fine i'll still take the bet but only if you are willing to bet even if a deal is done....

in other words...regardless of the CBA outcome....and regardless of the FA starting period....

you still in?

[LarryAW]

i tihnk trevor pryce would look good in a boltz uni wat u guys think? we could really use a vet liek him

I have always liked Trevor Pryce, except when we were playing the Boncos. I wouldn't mind seeing him in a Chargers' uniform. In my opinion, Trevor Pryce would look good in any uniform.

There are so many players available now that I don't have any idea who AJ will target. But, my #1 priority would be someone like Lecharles Bentley. He is young, but with experience, and he would be an asset for many, many years.

[JoeMcRugby]

you are a true gentleman!!!

consider this a bet....


whoa.....hold on a minute....i was thinking if a new CBA deal was done...

well...that's fine i'll still take the bet but only if you are willing to bet even if a deal is done....

in other words...regardless of the CBA outcome....and regardless of the FA starting period....

you still in?

I have a feeling that the CBA will be approved that will give everyone another $10 million in cap space. They might - might - sign Warren if they get the extra cap space.

My original thought was the status quo - no CBA extension - but I'm in no matter what.

Next 24 hours will be interesting. :Bolt:

[Brother Wolf]

Wait, wait, wait...these are my favorite...:

02-01-2006, 05:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Podium
But, Denver is going to have a lot of "dead money" on their cap that will come off of their books this offseason. Don't know the numbers, but I don't think they'll have to cut a lot of their roster. They might lose 2 or 3 players that played key roles and be a little weaker, but they'll still be a good team next year. Beyond that, I dont know.

Broncoscg replies:
We have very little to no dead money...that's the raiders

01-31-2006, 02:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by foty89
On a related note, I think that the actions this year in the draft and them looking at TO signal a certain amount of desperation on their part. Building a team to beat one team is not a very sound practice.

I think their management realizes that they have cap problems and aging players and thought this year was their best shot.

They might be good in the next few years, but I think they are on the downside of the curve.

They are going to have a interesting mix of old and young players, which can work, but also can not.

Should be interesting to watch.

In any case, brining in TO would be a bad move and would have a much better chance of going south than north.

As for the CBA, yes it is not going well right now, but the threat of a non-cap year will be enough to get it along. It is true that some of the owners would rather not have it, but since the vast majority do want it, it will happen and a deal will be done.

I'd hate to think that Denver was so irresponsible as to plan their cap moves on the belief that there will be no cap. Not only would that be an implosion, it would also be the formation of the second black hole in the AFC West to go along with that disaster in Oakland.

Go Bolts!

Broncoscg replies:
good post for the most part...
i don't agree about TO but i can see where you are coming from...that's cool of course shanny isn't banking on the CBA falling through...but he knows whats going on...but of course he ain't rooting for it...or banking on it...we are fine as far as cap space...regardless of the CBA outcome...we aren't going after any expensive players...TO will be an incentive laden bargain price (IF we even get him)...and we'll look to keep some players and let a few go....but none from the o-line...we'll keep them intact...except for maybe foster...he struggled



Don't you just love how the forum keeps track of everyone's posts??? HA!!! Gotta love when the fans get it WRONG!!! Guess they didn't need a probowl DE, Putzier, and running back that I gues didn't matter...oh wait...I forgot...they're making room for T.O.!!! That'll make them much more competitive than last year!!! HA!!!

[broncosgc]

Wait, wait, wait...these are my favorite...:

02-01-2006, 05:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Podium
But, Denver is going to have a lot of "dead money" on their cap that will come off of their books this offseason. Don't know the numbers, but I don't think they'll have to cut a lot of their roster. They might lose 2 or 3 players that played key roles and be a little weaker, but they'll still be a good team next year. Beyond that, I dont know.

Broncoscg replies:
We have very little to no dead money...that's the raiders

01-31-2006, 02:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by foty89
On a related note, I think that the actions this year in the draft and them looking at TO signal a certain amount of desperation on their part. Building a team to beat one team is not a very sound practice.

I think their management realizes that they have cap problems and aging players and thought this year was their best shot.

They might be good in the next few years, but I think they are on the downside of the curve.

They are going to have a interesting mix of old and young players, which can work, but also can not.

Should be interesting to watch.

In any case, brining in TO would be a bad move and would have a much better chance of going south than north.

As for the CBA, yes it is not going well right now, but the threat of a non-cap year will be enough to get it along. It is true that some of the owners would rather not have it, but since the vast majority do want it, it will happen and a deal will be done.

I'd hate to think that Denver was so irresponsible as to plan their cap moves on the belief that there will be no cap. Not only would that be an implosion, it would also be the formation of the second black hole in the AFC West to go along with that disaster in Oakland.

Go Bolts!

Broncoscg replies:
good post for the most part...
i don't agree about TO but i can see where you are coming from...that's cool of course shanny isn't banking on the CBA falling through...but he knows whats going on...but of course he ain't rooting for it...or banking on it...we are fine as far as cap space...regardless of the CBA outcome...we aren't going after any expensive players...TO will be an incentive laden bargain price (IF we even get him)...and we'll look to keep some players and let a few go....but none from the o-line...we'll keep them intact...except for maybe foster...he struggled



Don't you just love how the forum keeps track of everyone's posts??? HA!!! Gotta love when the fans get it WRONG!!! Guess they didn't need a probowl DE, Putzier, and running back that I gues didn't matter...oh wait...I forgot...they're making room for T.O.!!! That'll make them much more competitive than last year!!! HA!!!


please explain to me how any of my posts are wrong?

i was right...like always...i'm always right...you're gonna have to get used to that....;)

i made it clear pryce would probably be cut...i said that over a month ago on this site...go look it up...

putzier & anderson are not marquee players at all......

i said we'd lose a few players but no key players...and that our o-line would stay intact...which is true....

so how exactly was i wrong again?....

that's what i thought....

[broncosgc]

i don't gamble but if i did i'd take you up on that wager......

how about we bet and whomever loses has to have the opposing team's avatar/signature up for at least a week?...

i'm confident warren stays

have a feeling that the CBA will be approved that will give everyone another $10 million in cap space. They might - might - sign Warren if they get the extra cap space.

My original thought was the status quo - no CBA extension - but I'm in no matter what.

i believe it's pay up time Joe.....;)

Warren re-signed with my broncos saturday......

all of my predictions have come true....are you ready to show off the orange and blue?:p

[Tycebrew]

please explain to me how any of my posts are wrong?

i was right...like always...i'm always right...you're gonna have to get used to that....;)

i made it clear pryce would probably be cut...i said that over a month ago on this site...go look it up...

putzier & anderson are not marquee players at all......

i said we'd lose a few players but no key players...and that our o-line would stay intact...which is true....

so how exactly was i wrong again?....

that's what i thought....


Mike Anderson not a marque player??? your starting RB not a marquee player??? You just lost all credibility there.

So much for restructuring that you admittted would happen. I guess your not always right.

[Podium]

Looks like I was right about them losing 2 or 3 players that played key roles and be a little weaker.

[Cutler6]

i believe it's pay up time Joe.....;)

Warren re-signed with my broncos saturday......

all of my predictions have come true....are you ready to show off the orange and blue?:p
Congrats Broncosgc!!
Nice call. It could have gone either way with all the talent available.
I do remember agreeing with you about Pryce.
Anderson was a surprise to some but we have been going through backs pretty fast since TD.
Let see the the sig Joe!

[broncosgc]

Mike Anderson not a marque player??? your starting RB not a marquee player??? You just lost all credibility there.

So much for restructuring that you admittted would happen. I guess your not always right.

what are you talking about?

anderson was not a marquee player....was he a pro bowler?

my predictions came true...stop reaching for straws and give me my props

[Tycebrew]

what are you talking about?

anderson was not a marquee player....was he a pro bowler?

my predictions came true...stop reaching for straws and give me my props



You have to be a Pro-Bowler to be a marquee player? What planet do you come from. You put Anderson in the NFC and he is a walk on Pro Bowler.

You lost credibility. You don't deserve props. Well done on restructuring Anderson and Putzier. Oh that's right... U DIDN'T

[Alibell1]

You have to be a Pro-Bowler to be a marquee player? What planet do you come from. You put Anderson in the NFC and he is a walk on Pro Bowler.

You lost credibility. You don't deserve props. Well done on restructuring Anderson and Putzier. Oh that's right... U DIDN'T

Mike Anderson is not a marquee player. Dude is not a ticket seller. Plus, there is no way in hell he makes the Pro Bowl even if he was in the NFC. Portis had a much better season than Anderson and he didnt even make the Pro Bowl.

[broncosgc]

You have to be a Pro-Bowler to be a marquee player? What planet do you come from. You put Anderson in the NFC and he is a walk on Pro Bowler.

You lost credibility. You don't deserve props. Well done on restructuring Anderson and Putzier. Oh that's right... U DIDN'T


you're a hater....go away....

dude you're just trying to throw insults.....so just go away.....

mike anderson is not a marquee player....everyone knows that...it's commen sense...if you can't even figure that out then you don't know jack...my credibility is strong as ever...you make zero sense...anderson split with other RB's...a marquee player doesn't split time like that...he's a 33 yr old backup for the ravens....come back to planet earth or just go away dude...

everything i said has come true...period...

we kept our o-line intact and kept warren...i predicted pryce getting cut...he had 4 sacks last year...

we're going after a featured back........

what's your problem?