Comments on: Broncos Free Agent Bonanza! http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/ A community for fans of all Colorado professional sports teams Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:38:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ian Cerveny http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/comment-page-1/#comment-866 Ian Cerveny Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:04:02 +0000 http://www.prosportscolorado.com/?p=227#comment-866 It's colloquial Coloradan; the dangling preposition. The only semblance of a regional dialect I've noticed in living here. Much like the words "y'all" and "awesome" I love using it in everyday speech as well as in dialogue writing. Very good catch, though. Most people don't even notice. You really are trained in the linguistic arts... I may try to sneak some other amusing rule-breakers by you. It’s colloquial Coloradan; the dangling preposition. The only semblance of a regional dialect I’ve noticed in living here. Much like the words “y’all” and “awesome” I love using it in everyday speech as well as in dialogue writing. Very good catch, though. Most people don’t even notice. You really are trained in the linguistic arts… I may try to sneak some other amusing rule-breakers by you.

]]> By: Jason Ackerman http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/comment-page-1/#comment-864 Jason Ackerman Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:00:09 +0000 http://www.prosportscolorado.com/?p=227#comment-864 The real question, is when Champ Bailey asks "Where is my safety help at", does he really mean to end a question with a preposition, or is that merely an oversight? :) The real question, is when Champ Bailey asks “Where is my safety help at”, does he really mean to end a question with a preposition, or is that merely an oversight? :)

]]> By: Ian Cerveny http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/comment-page-1/#comment-859 Ian Cerveny Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:20:52 +0000 http://www.prosportscolorado.com/?p=227#comment-859 Upon reviewing Arrington's stat line, I am much more optimistic about his abilities. He has only fumbled twice in 274 NFL touches (rushes and receptions) and averaged 6.0 ypc last season in relief of James and Hightower. I find myself hoping that Arrington/Buckhalter end up as our feature back, and Hillis moves back to his natural fullback position. Arrington appears to be quite the dual-threat (58 rec & 57 rush over last two seasons), and we know what Hillis can do. The thought of Arrington or Buckhalter plus Hillis coming out of the backfield as receivers OR staying home to pass protect (each of them being excellent blitz blockers) is pretty exciting. Now somebody just needs to teach Jay Cutler to check down. I'm ashamed that I forgot the Gaffney pickup. I was of the opinion last season that if Randy Moss weren't automatic on 90% of the offenses plays that Gaffney would have had a stellar season. Obviously, Gaffney is no Moss talent-wise, but he has a lot of the same physical characteristics (most notably that awkward-looking gangly running style that so confounds DB's in deep coverage.) He's a perfect third/fourth receiver, and I love the matchup options that the combination of Jabar and Brandon Stokely give our offense. There are a lot of sets that can be very effective with two tall receivers with excellent hands, and two speedy receivers with great route-running abilities. Lovin' it. My other omission; we signed away the Patriot's long-snapper Lonie Paxton. I thought that Mike Leach did a fine job in that role the last seven seasons, but it is a critical position and I'm glad McDaniels snuck out of New England with a guy he could trust. Upon reviewing Arrington’s stat line, I am much more optimistic about his abilities. He has only fumbled twice in 274 NFL touches (rushes and receptions) and averaged 6.0 ypc last season in relief of James and Hightower. I find myself hoping that Arrington/Buckhalter end up as our feature back, and Hillis moves back to his natural fullback position. Arrington appears to be quite the dual-threat (58 rec & 57 rush over last two seasons), and we know what Hillis can do. The thought of Arrington or Buckhalter plus Hillis coming out of the backfield as receivers OR staying home to pass protect (each of them being excellent blitz blockers) is pretty exciting. Now somebody just needs to teach Jay Cutler to check down.

I’m ashamed that I forgot the Gaffney pickup. I was of the opinion last season that if Randy Moss weren’t automatic on 90% of the offenses plays that Gaffney would have had a stellar season. Obviously, Gaffney is no Moss talent-wise, but he has a lot of the same physical characteristics (most notably that awkward-looking gangly running style that so confounds DB’s in deep coverage.) He’s a perfect third/fourth receiver, and I love the matchup options that the combination of Jabar and Brandon Stokely give our offense. There are a lot of sets that can be very effective with two tall receivers with excellent hands, and two speedy receivers with great route-running abilities. Lovin’ it.

My other omission; we signed away the Patriot’s long-snapper Lonie Paxton. I thought that Mike Leach did a fine job in that role the last seven seasons, but it is a critical position and I’m glad McDaniels snuck out of New England with a guy he could trust.

]]> By: Jason Ackerman http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/comment-page-1/#comment-858 Jason Ackerman Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:13:45 +0000 http://www.prosportscolorado.com/?p=227#comment-858 Good analysis. I agree on all fronts. Good analysis. I agree on all fronts.

]]> By: Kd http://www.prosportscolorado.com/2009/03/06/227-broncos-free-agent-bonanza/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Kd Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:09:09 +0000 http://www.prosportscolorado.com/?p=227#comment-855 very nice sitwe very nice sitwe

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