7th March 2007

Wednesday Quick Hits

posted in Denver Broncos, JaMarcus Russell, Tennessee Titans, Calvin Johnson, New England Patriots, 2007 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings, NFL |
  • Denver Broncos added tight end Daniel Graham from New England. Graham signed a five year, $30 million deal, with $15 million dollars guaranteed. It seems like a huge amount of money for a “block first” tight end on a team that already has a promising weapon at TE, Tony Scheffler, but the Broncos do run the two TE Set often, and appear to be really gunning up for a 2007 playoff run.
  • Desperate times call for desperate measures. The Minnesota Vikings, who currently have first round bust Troy Williamson at the top of the depth chart, signed Bobby Wade of the Titans. Wade had 33 catches last year for Tennessee. The Titans have now lost two WR, at what was already a weak position. They will definitely be looking for a weapon early in the draft.
  • In draft news, we are hearing rumors that the Raiders were less than impressed with JaMarcus Russell’s attitude at the combine. He showed up overweight and told teams that “he would lose it in a few weeks”. Troy Smith also showed up a few pounds heavy, but seemed more remorseful about it. Russell is still the favorite to go #1, but do not discount Calvin Johnson’s chance.

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