Broncos Sign OT Gorin

The Denver Broncos have signed unrestricted free agent OT Brandon Gorin. The deal is believed to be for one year, but the financials were not released.

The versatile offensive lineman is capable of playing right or left tackle, but likely will back up RT Ryan Harris.

Gorin (6-foot-6, 308 pounds) is an ninth-year player who joins the Broncos after stints with St. Louis (2007-08), Arizona (2006), New England (2002-06) and San Diego (2001). He entered the NFL with the Chargers in 2001 as a seventh-round selection (201st overall)

The former Purdue Boilermaker has appeared in 49 games with 26 starts and seven postseason contests inclusding 5 starts in his career.

Broncos 50th Anniversary Logo Revealed

According to the Denver Business Journal, the company Adrenalin Inc., a local design firm, has been commisioned to design an official logo for the Denver Broncos to commemorate the NFL team’s 50th anniversary.

The football-shaped design will be used by the team and the NFL on their uniforms, signs and programs to honor the American Football League which began in 1960, and was eventually absorbed by the NFL in 1969.

The Denver Broncos along with Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills, New York Titans, Houston Oilers, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, comprised the original eight teams of the AFL.

QB Ramsey Lands in Tennessee

Another former first round quarterback flop has signed with a new team, Kyle Boller will be holding the clipboard in St. Louis. Now the Washington Redskins' first rounder from 2002 (32nd overall) Quarterback Patrick Ramsey, will battle for the clip board holder spot as he has signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans. Financial terms were not released.

Ramsey is likely to be third on the depth chart behind Kerry Collins, whom Tennessee re-signed to a two-year, $15 million deal, and Vince Young.

Tennessee announced on Friday that Ramsey joined the Titans after two seasons with the Denver Broncos. This move allows Ramsay to re-unite with Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger whome he worked under with the Broncos in 2007.

Ramsey has completed 511 of 913 passes for 5,930 yards with 35 touchdowns and 30 interceptions during his career. He has appeared in 37 games with 24 starts with stops in Denver, Washington, and the New York Jets.

Dawkins Buys Former Eagles Employee Game Tickets

Dan Leone, the former Eagles employee who lost his job over a posting on his facebook page, received some good news this week from the player he commented on.

Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins will give his allotment of two tickets to Leone, who was a as game day west gate chief at Lincoln Financial Field, when Denver visits Philly during the 2009 season, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. The game date has yet to be announced, as the 2009 NFL schedule has not been released.

"I thought it'd be a good gesture,'' Dawkins said, according to the Daily News. "Had I not ... signed with Denver, that guy would still have his job."

Leone's public comment was deamed worthy of firing the part-time employee, this is how it appeared on his facebook page.

"Dan is [expletive] devastated about Dawkins signing with Denver ... Dam Eagles R Retarted!!".

The comment didn't remain online for long before Leone deleted it, but to the Eagles, the damage was done, and Leone paid the price.

"I shouldn't have put it up there," Leone said after the firing, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I was ticked off, and I let my emotions go, but I didn't offend any one person or target a specific individual. I was just upset that we lost such a great guy. Dawkins was one of my favorite players. I made a mistake."

Pat Bowlen writes letter to Broncos Fans

In the wake of the Jay Cutler trade, Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen has written a letter to season ticket holders in an attempt to calm their nerves and keep them from making a mile high leap into oncoming traffic.

Here is a copy of the letter -

Dear Broncos Fan,

I am writing this letter today because I feel compelled to give our community and our fans an explanation regarding the Jay Cutler situation.

One of my directives to Josh McDaniels upon his hiring was that he consider everything possible to return the Broncos to the level which you and I both expect, and this certainly includes making a fair evaluation of every opportunity presented to us which might improve the team. He and General Manager Brian Xanders have had my complete support throughout, and they have it now. It is important that you know that at all times we represented ourselves to Jay with honesty and integrity.

I assure you both Josh and I made repeated attempts to reach out to Jay, and I can not speak for him as to why he chose to limit his response. Ultimately, given his unwillingness to speak with either of us directly in the last 12 days — at the same time his agent clearly stating to us Jay’s intentions — it became very apparent to me personally that he no longer wanted to play for the Denver Broncos. As such, we elected to trade him.

Understand this: it remains about team. Our franchise has gone to the Super Bowl six times, with three different coaches and with many different players. It has never been about one player, and it never will be. Coach McDaniels shares this vision, and everyone in the organization — players, coaches and staff — must understand and accept this unconditionally. If anyone does not, that person will not be a part of this franchise.

I am extremely proud of our franchise, its accomplishments, and the region and fans that we represent. We have an illustrious history, one which we are all anxious to add to, and if someone does not wish to be with us as we head in this direction, then we will move on, and move forward.

Over 96% of our season ticket holders have chosen to renew their tickets for the 2009 season. This is once again a compelling statement of support and trust by the greatest fans in the NFL, and I assure you my only goal is and always will be to compete at the highest championship level.

The Denver Broncos will move forward in 2009 as one team, united with the most loyal and passionate fan base in football, towards the only goal we will ever pursue.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your understanding and continued support.

Sincerely,

Pat Bowlen

BREAKING NEWS: Jay Cutler Traded to Chicago

Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Chicago Bears have sent two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and quarterback Kyle Orton to the Broncos for quarterback Jay Cutler and a fifth-round draft pick.

The Bears held the 18th pick in the first round of the draft.

Per NFLPA records, Orton is signed through 2009, at a base salary of $995,000.

Broncos Erasing Cutler's Existence

Not long after Broncos owner Pat Bowlen's announcement that the Broncos will trade disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler, the team has already started removing traces of his existence on the team.

In addition to posting a statement from owner Pat Bowlen on the team’s web site, the team has also removed Cutler from the online depth chart, which currently shows no starting quarterback despite expressly being dated as of December 22, 2008.

That said, his online bio still is still there — but might dissapear in the near future.

BREAKING NEWS: Boncos Owner Says He Will Trade Cutler

It’s official: QB Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos are getting a divorce.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that, aAfter a contentious and over a month-long falling-out between Cutler and new coach Josh McDaniels couldn’t be resolved, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen issued the following statement today:

“Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded.”

The bad blood between the QB and McDaniels started in late February when word leaked that the new coach reportedly had discussed a deal that would have brought Matt Cassel to Denver and shipped out Cutler. McDaniels tutored Cassel in New England.

Paymah Lands in Minnesota After Heavy Recruiting

The Minnesota Vikings have signed highly sought after and former Denver Broncos CB Karl Paymah. He agreed to a one-year, $1.55 million deal, according to a source.

Paymah was under consideration from the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the Vikings calling and recruiting, finally got him to commit to joining one of the most talented defenses in the NFL.

Included in the deal, according to a source, are $500,000 of incentives that could take the deal over the $2 million mark.

Paymah, 26, is a 5th year pro with good size for a cornerback at 6-0, 195 pounds. He had five starts in his four-year career all with the Broncos, but was getting more playing time with the team each season.

Broncos Add Backup QB Simms

The Denver Broncos have added a 12th new player through free agency, that player will serve as the back-up to QB Jay Cutler. Terms were not disclosed on the contract.

QB Chris Simms has agreed to join the Denver Broncos after spending last season in Tennessee. Simms, 28, was a third round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005, he had 15 starts over a three year stretch of his five seasons in Tampa, before he injured his spleen in a game against Carolina on Sept. 24, 2006 which required a splenectomy.

Simms hasn't seen any NFL action since that injury until the season when on Dec. 28 at Indianapolis, Simms got into a game for Teneessee, completing 1-of-2 passes for 7 yards.

Broncos Add Another

The Denver Broncos continue to re-tool their defense as they work towards a 3-4 alignment, by adding LB Andra Davis. Terms of the contract were not released.

Davis ha played in a 3-4 defense in Cleveland for the last seven-years. in 2008 Davis was 2nd on the tean in tackles with 90, he also added one interception.

Denver Can't Stop, Won't Stop

The Denver Broncos may be attempting to field two teams next season as they continue to sign free agent after free agent.

Their newest aquisition, 49ers free agent Ronald Fields agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract, according to a league source.

The 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive lineman was credited with 19 tackles in 16 games.

In four NFL seasons, the former Mississippi State player has registered 75 tackles and one sack.

Koutouvides Signs with Bucs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed a free agent. LB Niko Koutouvides will join the Bucs, terms of his contract were not released.


The 6-foot-2, 238-pound Koutouvides has played in 73 career games since entering the league with Seattle as a fourth-round selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. Koutouvides has been a special teams stand-out wherever he has played, adn this is a role he will likely resume with the Bucs.

Koutouvides, 27, was a player on Tampa Bay's radar last offseason when he was a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks. Denver outbid Tampa Bay for his services, but his stint with the Broncos proved to be short-lived after his release last month.

Marshall Adds to the Drama in Denver

If the trade Saga for Cutler wasn't enough the Denver Broncos have more drama to deal with in the Mile High City.

WR Brandon Marshall, fresh off his Pro Bowl appearance, where he claimed he was getting his life back on track with his engagement to long time girlfriend, was arrested Sunday in Atlanta and booked into the Atlanta City Jail on a disorderly conduct charge. This was the fourth arrest for Marshall since March 2006.

Marshall has previously served suspensions for his off-field legal troubles and will likely face a longer suspension due to this one, somewhere in the neighborhood of an eight-game suspension is expected.

Cutler Asked for Trade First

As the NFL world relaxes from the whirlwind first weekend of free agency, some stories are starting to crop up about the three way trade for QB's Matt Cassel, Jay Cutler, and a third team (Tampa Bay and Detroit).

After the trade fell through and Cassel became the newest Chief in Kansas City, Cutler publicliy displayed his disapproval with the teams actions to trade him, saying as far as he knows he is still on the trade block, and he "liked playing" in Denver.

New information is appearing this morning and according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King, Cutler had demanded a trade from the team shortly after the Broncos lost offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates -- Cutler's confidant -- to USC after the season.

So Cutler got lucky this weekend when it became public that the team was interested in trading him. He publicly played up his anger and went from looking like the villain (if news of his trade demands came out) to a helpless victim of his new coach. The 3-way trade with New England may be dead but that doesn't mean another team can't swoop in and be a hero and save Cutler.

Broncos Keep Collecting

The Denver Broncos have added another player through free agency, they are not signing the biggest name or flashiest players but they are attempting to improve their team with sheer volume.

Denver and CB Andre’ Goodman agreed Sunday night to a five-year, $25 Million contract that includes over $10 Million in guaranteed money.

The seven year veteran started all 16 gmaes last season for the Dolphins and led the team with 5 interceptions.

J.J. Arrington Deal Not Finalized, May Dissolve

J.J. Arrington reportedly sign a 4 year contract with the Denver Broncos yesterday, and was preparing to join another newly aquired free agent back Correll Buckhalter, but the deal has hit a snag.

The Broncos and Arrington had reached an agreement in principle Friday on a four- year contract, according to the player's agent, J.R. Rickert. But in reading through the contract language, some issues arose that threaten to kill the deal.

"J.J's back in Arizona," said Rickert. "The deal's not dead yet."

The deal may not be dead yet, but it has prompted the Broncos to line up a visit with free agent RB Derrick Ward today, whom the Broncos view as the #1 free agent back on the market, and after failed visits in Cincinnati and Philly, Ward has apperently dropped his asking price.

Cutler "Liked Playing" in Denver, Could Still be Traded

Earlier in the day it was reported that Denver QB Jay Cutler, who is fresh off his first pro-bowl appearance, was linked to at least two teams who were interested in trading for Cutler in exchange for QB Matt Cassel, in a 3-way trade involving the Patriots, the Broncos and another team (Tampa Bay and Detroit were named). The trade would have allowed Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels to re-unite with Cassel whom he worked with in New England last season.

The 3-way trade fell through as the Kansas City Chiefs landed Cassel, and LB Mike Vrabel, for a 2nd round pick (34th overall), but Jay Cutler is upset by the news and feels he is no longer wanted in Denver.

Tampa Bay is said to have initially rocked the boat in the Mile High City by contacting Denver about the trade, but Denver was listening, enough so to delay the Matt Cassel trade for a short while.

"My understanding at this point is they're trying to trade me," Cutler said this afternoon. "We'll see where I end up at. I liked it here, I liked playing with these guys but obviously they're not going to let me have that opportunity."

It should be noted that Cutler spoke in the past tense about the Denver Broncos "I Liked it here" so you have to wonder if Cutler has been told he is in fact on the Block, something the team has denied.

"He's not the only person in the last few days we've received calls on," McDaniels said. "We've received trade calls on a number of players, which is not uncommon this time of the year. I also think the sensitivity of the other trade that was occurring, with my relationship with New England and the whole Cassel thing, I think that stirred the pot even more."

Nevertheless, Cutler was shaken his team entertained moving him, and doesn't believe such a possibility is dead.

"I'm upset. I mean I'm really shocked at this point," he said. "I could see why they want Cassel. I don't know if they think I can't run the system or I don't have the skills for it. I just don't get it. Or if they don't think they can sign me with my next contract. I just don't know what it is. I've heard I'm still on the trading block."

Information on the Cassel Mystery Teams

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that Tampa Bay and Detroit along with Denver were in the mix of the mystery teams trying to get in on the Matt Cassel Trade.

Tampa approached Denver to try to make a three-way trade that would have sent Cassel to the Broncos and quarterback Jay Cutler to the Buccaneers. The Broncos entertained the notion and pondered it but ultimately decided against it.

Also, the Lions approached the Broncos about a trade for Cutler, trying to dangle Cassel as bait. Once again, Denver debated the deal and opted against it apparently. What made it a moot point was that while all Tampa, Detroit and Denver engaged in trade talks with New England, the Patriots went ahead and dealt Cassel to the Chiefs.

The Broncos are denying their interest in trading Cutler, but the connection between new Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, who was Matt Cassel's OC in New England adds credibility and makes sense as Cassel would fit the offensive strategy of McDaniels. But, as of Saturday afternoon, Cutler was angry to hear that his name had been floated in any trade conversations.

In the end the Chiefs have stolen Cassel away from New England for low compensation, the Broncos still have Cutler and the Lions and Buccaneers continue their search for quarterbacks of the future. Stay tuned as things may be heating up in Tampa and Detroit.

Broncos Add Another Free Agent

The Denver Broncos have signed DT Darrell Reid to a three-year $6.8 million contract.

Reid is the NFL-high sixth free agent to sign with Denver. The 6-foot-2, 288-pound Reid was a backup defensive lineman with the Colts during his first four NFL seasons. He also contributed on special teams and as a short-yardage fullback.

Reid was arrested on disorderly conduct and trespassing charges for allegedly refusing to leave the parking lot of an Indianapolis nightclub. The charges were later dropped.