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Broncos take close look at Vanderjagt, Berger - The Denver Post
Broncos take close look at Vanderjagt, Berger - The Denver Post
Familiar names with Canadian upbringings and once-booming legs will attempt to bring kicking depth to Dove Valley. The Broncos will work out free-agent kicker Mike Vanderjagt and former University of Colorado punter Mitch Berger today at the team's headquarters. Vanderjagt, 38, of Oakville, Ontario, would compete with Matt Prater for the Broncos' place-kicking job vacated when Jason Elam ...
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Can The Broncos Replace Jason Elam With Any Available Idiot?
FanHouse — ... , the idiot kicker himself, in town for a workout this week. He hasn't kicked a ball in anger since 2006 when the Cowboys released him mid-season. There's not much in the way of competition so if Vanderjagt can shake off the moss, he's got a good shot at the job. If he gets it, ...

MONDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... the first round could depend on how they feel about Chris Redman and Joey Harrington. The last seven quarterbacks drafted first overall have combined for five Pro Bowls — three by Michael Vick, two by Carson Palmer. The Patriots might make an offer to restricted free agent LB Adam Seward; if the offer isn’t matched it would net the Panthers a fifth-round draft pick. Pacman Jones’ representatives sound like they think he’ll be a Cowboy . The Broncos are taking a look at K Mike Vanderjagt. One NFL offensive coordinator thinks this is the worst ...

Horse Tracks 4/14/08
The Mile High Report — ... As Guru mentioned in the article below, about Sammie Parker and Darrell Jackson, those wern't the only players getting a look.  See here ...

Monday's Obstructed Views
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... The Broncos are taking a look at the most accurate kicker in the history of the league today. Mike Vanderjagt has been out of the league since Nov. 2006, but he's back for one last shot. Here's the one thing I can tell you about his stay in Dallas: Bill Parcells and current Seahawks specials teams coach Bruce DeHaven really enjoyed being around the guy. Some of the Manning stuff from a few years ago has been overblown, but he'll never be able to escape the "idiot kicker" reputation unless he has some success in the league again. He still has the ...

Around The League
JetsCentral — ... Dolphins are currently in negotiations with Michigan tackle Jake Long, and there is a deadline for the deal to get done. [SI.com] -The agent for Pacman Jones says a trade to Dallas may be done this week. [Tennessean] - The Broncos are showing interest in free agent wide receivers Samie Parker and Darrell Jackson. [Denver Post] - Denver is also showing interest in signing kicker Mike Vanderjagt, who has also received interest from the Chiefs. [Denver Post] - Steelers beat writer Scott Brown doesn’t believe 2007 15th overall ...

Broncos Interested In Vanderjagt
MVN Outsider — ... The Denver Post reports that former Colts and Cowboys kicker Mike Vanderjagt will be or already has worked out for the Broncos today. ...

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