Broncos sign Derek Wolfe to 4 year extension

[Superman]

Four years, $36.7m. Ugh. Really good player, one I would like to have in Indy. Malik Jackson is probably better though, and this probably means Jackson hits free agency.

 

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-Derek-Wolfe-to-four-year-extension/1e5781a5-f540-4a37-8d4d-e6cbb8477145

 

 

 

[SilentHill]

I like when players give a hometown discount, it shows they are not in it just for the money, and would rather have the continuity.

[chad72]

Hopefully Jerrell Freeman gives us the same. ???

[SDakColts]

I don't know the Denver cap situation, but hopefully that hamstrings them in the pursuit of Von Miller. If Miller hits the open market I hope the Colts at least are in the bidding war.

[Superman]

24 minutes ago, SilentHill said:

I like when players give a hometown discount, it shows they are not in it just for the money, and would rather have the continuity.

 

I'll wait to see the structure, but I don't think it's really a discount. I think $9m/year is right in range.

[Superman]

5 minutes ago, SDakColts said:

I don't know the Denver cap situation, but hopefully that hamstrings them in the pursuit of Von Miller. If Miller hits the open market I hope the Colts at least are in the bidding war.

 

I thought they'd choose between Wolfe and Jackson, and keep Miller. I still do, unless Miller wants $16m/year.

[SDakColts]

Just now, Superman said:

 

I thought they'd choose between Wolfe and Jackson, and keep Miller. I still do.

Chances are you are correct, and I agree that is most likely the case. I still wouldn't be opposed to Jackson, he is a great player as well. What kind of a contract would you expect Jackson to get on the open market?

[Superman]

5 minutes ago, SDakColts said:

Chances are you are correct, and I agree that is most likely the case. I still wouldn't be opposed to Jackson, he is a great player as well. What kind of a contract would you expect Jackson to get on the open market?

 

I'd say $10-12m/year, unless there's something I'm overlooking.

[oldunclemark]

56 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

I thought they'd choose between Wolfe and Jackson, and keep Miller. I still do, unless Miller wants $16m/year.

I don't know if they'll keep DeMarcus Ware after this year....he's been hurt so much.

I think that's $10 mil

 

Wolfe just gives great effort

[The Peytonator]

Derek Wolfe is a run stopper, Malik Jackson is a pass rusher. I'd go with the pass rusher, especially with that being one of the biggest problems on defense last year. Malik can play on the edge too.

[oldunclemark]

  OT Ryan Clady also makes $10 mil at least and they have to decide whether to count on him.

He's missed 2 of the last 3 seasons..

[Superman]

17 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

  OT Ryan Clady also makes $10 mil at least and they have to decide whether to count on him.

He's missed 2 of the last 3 seasons..

 

I also assumed they'd get rid of him. 

[oldunclemark]

If you're right and the cap goes up, they'll have enough to sign Milles and Jackson..

....Obviously, Peyton will play for a lot less or ride off with a  trophy

[Superman]

6 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

If you're right and the cap goes up, they'll have enough to sign Milles and Jackson..

....Obviously, Peyton will play for a lot less or ride off with a  trophy

 

They have other free agents, Trevathan and Marshall, etc. Not to mention Osweiler. And then there's future years to consider. With Miller, that's four free agents with the earning power to command big money. To tag Jackson will cost ~$12-15m, depending on whether they call him a DE or a DT. 

 

They could work it out and keep both of them. I just always assumed they'd choose one or the other. And honestly, I figured they'd choose Jackson over Wolfe, all things being equal. 

[OffensivelyPC]

I'm still holding out hope that the Dolphins can't retain Olivier Vernon.

[tvturner]

Give us Miller or Jackson now

[csmopar]

3 hours ago, oldunclemark said:

  OT Ryan Clady also makes $10 mil at least and they have to decide whether to count on him.

He's missed 2 of the last 3 seasons..

I remember alot on here begging for him still. So glad we didn't make that mistake....

[oldunclemark]

4 hours ago, Superman said:

 

They have other free agents, Trevathan and Marshall, etc. Not to mention Osweiler. And then there's future years to consider. With Miller, that's four free agents with the earning power to command big money. To tag Jackson will cost ~$12-15m, depending on whether they call him a DE or a DT. 

 

They could work it out and keep both of them. I just always assumed they'd choose one or the other. And honestly, I figured they'd choose Jackson over Wolfe, all things being equal. 

To release Peyton, Ware and Clady is almost $40 mil ..I don't know how much the cap rises

Ware is each to replace with the rookie from Missouri who is a backup now

 

I'm guessing the only guy they'd tag is Von Miller..but you make a good point about what position they say Jackson  plays. I think OG Luis Vasquez has an unguranteed year left on his deal, too....and his play has declined surprisingly ....and they like their young linemen long term....

...The elephant (or elephants) in the room are at the QB position.

The can keep Peyton or Brock or neither......depending on how the playoffs go.

They have to cut Peyton (he's under contract) and that becomes more difficult the further they go in the post-season.  Unless they win it all..and then I think its easy.... because its mission accomplished.

 

I have this nightmare of Peyton as a Houston Texan

 

 

 

[oldunclemark]

1 hour ago, csmopar said:

I remember alot on here begging for him still. So glad we didn't make that mistake....

Isnt that something..1st team all pro..but that funny foot injury got him and he cant stay on the field

[oldunclemark]

      I didn't realize that Wolfe, Brock Osweiler, Malik Jackson and Danny Trevethan were ALL drafted after the first round in 2012.

There's some luck involved here but that's a great draft

 

[oldunclemark]

..and Ronnie Hillman - 3rd round - 2012

[dgambill]

Elway has used his cap space pretty wisely. I expect clady, Peyton, ware, and Vasquez all to be cut. They should be able to keep Wolfe, Jackson, Miller, and Oz. they have to retool that OL but they should have that defense back mostly intact and have replacements in Barrett and Ray for Ware. The big issue I think is Oz the guy going forward and wade Phillips second season is never as good as his first with a team. Sometimes I think his aggressive style wears out players...causes more injuries breaks down guys.