BRONCOS LOOKING AT TWO VETERAN WIDEOUTS
ProFootballTalk.com —
In a move that might say more about the extent of the arm injury suffered by receiver Brandon Marshall than the team or the player disclosed, the Denver Broncos are take a close look at not one but two veteran free-agent pass-catchers. According to the Denver Post , the team is close to signing Samie Parker , formerly of the Chiefs. Likewise, the Broncos are “deep in discussions” with Darrell Jackson, the former Niners receiver who was cut earlier this year after one season with the team. Other receivers on the roster are Brandon Stokley, Glenn Martinez, Keary Colbert, Taylor ...
As Brandon Marshall Recuperates, Denver Broncos Look at Darrell Jackson
FanHouse —
... Free AgencyThe Denver Broncos' starting wide receivers last year were Brandon Marshall, who is recovering from an arm injury suffered when he fell into a TV, and Javon Walker, who is no longer with the team. Right now the No. 1 healthy receiver in Denver is Brandon Stokley, which is not a good place for a team to be, and Denver's need at wide receiver may be good news for Darrell Jackson, one of the few veteran wide receivers available. The Denver Post reports (via PFT) that the Broncos are "deep in discussions" with ...
Morning Update (Mistrust Edition)
Arrowhead Pride —
Amazing! The Broncos are on the verge of signing WR Samie Parker. Oddly enough, the article cites Parker's 2005-2006 stats. (H/T Arrowhead Addict) Peter King -- "I'm not going to trust the smoke signals coming out of Kansas City in the next 12 days, and neither should you." Carl Peterson told Peter King on Saturday -- "I can tell you if the guy we've targeted at five is not there, we'll definitely be interested in trading down." You think? On drafting Darren McFadden -- "Yeah, theres plenty to consider ...
Around The League
JetsCentral —
- Bill Parcells wants to have his first overall pick agree to a contract before they draft him. The 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. ...
Broncos Intested In Jackson, Parker?
NFL RUMORS —
... 27, was the Chiefs' No. 2 receiver in 2005-06, averaging 38.5 catches and 547 yards. He and the Broncos could finalize an agreement soon according to the Denver Post. Few receivers have a more impressive resume than Jackson, who was released by San Francisco after last season largely to avoid paying $4 million in salary and bonus. He has averaged 61 receptions in his eight NFL seasons and has three seasons of at least 1,000 yards. He caught 10 TD passes in 2006. Source: Denver Post ...
