http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/2771 Recent articles about Marlon McCree en-us John Lynch is leaving the Broncos after being told he'd be a part-time starter, but he could be staying in Denver.  He says he loves Denver and wants to continue raising his family here.  Lynch has said he won't just go to any team, it has to be right.  He feels he's in the best shape [...] Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:50:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299188 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299188 Yesterday, John Lynch asked to be released from the Broncos in order to play for another team (or retire). He exited before the Broncos had the chance to Lynch him from the team. A graceful bow- out? Absolutely. After skipping Tuesday night's meeting and being excused from Wednesday morning's practice, Lynch saw that the door was wide open at Dove Valley. He was with the team for 4 years after completing an 11 year stint in Tampa Bay. Lynch was concerned about his playing time being cut because the Broncos added Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel (both starting safeties) in the off-season. Lynch was not satisfied with only a role as "mentor." In fact, Hamza Abdullah, who soaked in every word Lynch offered, looks to be Lynch's replacement in the eight-man box. Abdullah said this about Lynch: "He's the best safety I've ever played with, but he's also going down as one of the best safeties in league history. When I came off the field, he's always the first one to talk to me. 'Hamza, you did this right, you did this wrong.' He grades me hard. His standards for me are almost as high as I put on myself. For a guy to invest that much in me, I love that about John." Lynch was the heart and soul of this defense and he was selected to the Pro Bowl 9 times, but his character off the field reflects more than anything. He was a true humanitarian developing community programs to build leadership skills in young kids, providing financial assistance to student-athletes, and making Christmas wishes come true for underprivileged children. The list goes on and on as does the number of service awards that he has been honored with.   I don't know if another team wants a 37 year-old safety in their starting lineup even if it is John Lynch. Regardless, P.O. wishes him the best for the future. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:13:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298761 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298761 Yesterday, John Lynch asked to be released from the Broncos in order to play for another team (or retire). He exited before the Broncos had the chance to Lynch him from the team. A graceful bow- out? Absolutely. After skipping Tuesday night's meeting and being excused from Wednesday morning's practice, Lynch saw that the door was wide open at Dove Valley. He was with the team for 4 years after completing an 11 year stint in Tampa Bay. Lynch was concerned about his playing time being cut because the Broncos added Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel (both starting safeties) in the off-season. Lynch was not satisfied with only a role as "mentor." In fact, Hamza Abdullah, who soaked in every word Lynch offered, looks to be Lynch's replacement in the eight-man box. Abdullah said this about Lynch: "He's the best safety I've ever played with, but he's also going down as one of the best safeties in league history. When I came off the field, he's always the first one to talk to me. 'Hamza, you did this right, you did this wrong.' He grades me hard. His standards for me are almost as high as I put on myself. For a guy to invest that much in me, I love that about John." Lynch was the heart and soul of this defense and he was selected to the Pro Bowl 9 times, but his character off the field reflects more than anything. He was a true humanitarian developing community programs to build leadership skills in young kids, providing financial assistance to student-athletes, and making Christmas wishes come true for underprivileged children. The list goes on and on as does the number of service awards that he has been honored with.   I don't know if another team wants a 37 year-old safety in their starting lineup even if it is John Lynch. Regardless, P.O. wishes him the best for the future. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:13:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298761 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/298761 The Denver Broncos did not live up to expectations last year, as they finished the season 7-9 and missed the playoffs. Now, for them to get back on top, they need a good draft to solidify a team with many great players. Here is my mock draft for the Broncos, pick by pick. 1st Round: Pick 12: Chris Williams (OT, Vanderbilt) – Arguably the biggest need for the Broncos in this years draft, Williams would bring great size and quickness to the offensive to help open big holes for the Broncos running backs in the zone-blocking scheme. He also excels in pass protection. Williams is also durable, versatile, and smart. 2nd Round: Pick 42: Pat Sims (DT, Auburn) – Last season, the Broncos defense lacked that great presence in the middle of the D-Line and it cost them throughout the season. Sims would be a steal if he falls to the 42nd pick in my opinion. He is very quick and gets off the ball well. Solid against the run and in pass rush situations. The best part about Sims is tat he still is developing and has great potential. 4th Round: Pick 104: Marcus Griffin (S, Texas) – Even with the recent addition of safeties Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel, the Broncos could still use a young safety and develop him a season before inserting him as the starter. This will also probably be John Lynch's final season, so a safety here is a good pick. Griffin is a tough player and excellent tackler. He also plays well against the run, which fits Denver well, as they like to put 8 in the box. He is smart and aggressive, and can be a good addition to the Broncos special teams as a rookie. 4th Round: Pick 115: Adarius Bowman (WR, Oklahoma St.) – Bowman would fit the Broncos well, as he has great size for a receiver and he is also very athletic. He is very strong and has decent hands. Also, he is a great blocker, who is also a deep threat. He would be a great fit with similar WR, and current Broncos star Brandon Marshall. 5th Round: Pick 130: Red Keith (ILB, Central Michigan) – A great tackler and leader, Keith would be a decent addition to the Broncos. Though he would not start or see that much playing time as a rookie, he would have a chance to develop throughout the season and contribute to special teams, which the Broncos could use. 5th Round: Pick 140: BenJarvus Green Ellis (RB, Ole Miss) – Green Ellis would help Denver in a great way with special teams. If Denver does draft Green Ellis, he would most likely become the punt and kick returner, something Denver could use to their advantage. More teams are helping themselves out by drafting quick, athletic players that can be an X-Factor, and help give a team great field position. 7th Round: Pick 202: Drew Miller (C, Florida) – With current Broncos center Tom Nalen coming off a season ending injury last year, his years could now be limited. Drew Miller could become a starter on the Broncos line a few years from now if drafted. He can pick up the pass rush well, and would be a good fit in the Broncos zone-blocking scheme. 7th Round: Pick 209: Brian Witherspoon (CB, Stillman) – The Broncos are really good at the cornerback position, with Champ Bailey, Dre Bly, and Dominique Foxworth. Witherspoon would most likely contribute on special teams as a gunner, but if one of these three go down to injury, he could be a decent third corner. The best part about Witherspoon is his speed. He has a 4.25 unofficial 40 time. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:34:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212865 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212865 john clayton really did a good job on this article. its broke down well an has some really good points. (personally i think that DJ Hackett is also a conciderable risk. due to the point that he has not played all than much. he is a big body to throw at but still only has 9 td's in his carrer.) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:16:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/196097 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/196097 Torry Holt to stay with Rams, Joey Harrington may re-sign with Falcons, Broncos pick up Marlon McCree and much more local hometown NFL news for Sunday, March 9, 2008. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:58:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/187841 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/187841 Had the opportunity -- no the pleasure of watching the second half of last season's divisional round matchup with the Chargers in HD on the NFL Network. I think this is probably a better representation of where the Chargers are this year, after all in week 2 they were still gelling with their entire coaching staff. (That and anyone who played the Pats in week 2 would have gotten absolutely boat-raced). At this juncture the Chargers were the number one seed, at home and a ton of momentum after having destroyed us at home the year below (the infamous game where Wade Phillips walked around talking about how much of a "butt whuppin'" they gave us). Hit the link for the 5 things I noticed while watching, but just wanted to say one more time thank you Troy Brown. 4th-and-5, Brady throws a pick and Troy Brown rips it out of Marlon McCree's hands and Reche Caldwell falls on the ball. (BTW Chargers fans, Schottenheimer should NOT have challenged that play, you should be happy to have Norv Turner and should be offering to pick the crumbs out of AJ Smith's mustache). Also, Gaffney absolutely tore up the Pats defense in this game as our #1 WR. Imagine what he might be able to do this Sunday. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:04:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/76058 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/76058 Former number one draft pick and Florida State defensive back standout, draft gamble. Antonio Cromartie played a game, by a position, in a manner which the Chargers front office has sought for some time. If his performance in competition with the Houston Texans is any indicator of feats to come, General Manager A.J. Smith is momentarily ecstatic. John Butler had visions of a San Diego Secondary, determined to shore its edges he brought in veterans Alex Molden and Ryan McNeil the two serving roles more mentor than linchpin. Tay Cody played big in his audition but was ultimately let go. Quentin Jammer, from Texas, at the number one pick in 2002 represented a vision of the cornerback position, a defender large and agile enough to compete with the evolving parameters of elite receivers, in the models of Terrell Owens and Randy Moss. Rodney Harrison had "lost his legs" and was let go in favor of younger talent. Bwaoh Jue and Jamar Fletcher reflect a desire for veteran experience in the secondary. Most recently, in a successful acquisition the veteran Marlon McCree arrived to coordinate a talented-though young, secondary. The Preceding retooling class saw the Chargers choose cornerbacks in the first of its three rounds. "Candy Man" Davis was taken first, before Terrence Kiel and Drayton Florence. Davis was injury littered and traded to the 49er's who were quick to sever his services, Terrence Kiel, battling gun wounds, drug charges and a lack of range developed into a middle tier strong safety before being released this past off-season. Drayton Florence appears on the verge, though he may soon give way to free agency as Antonio Cromartie assumes his responsibilities. This past draft Smith and Co. aggressively pursue Utah's Eric Weddle, whose versatility and ball-hawking skills have been a recent team emphasis. At safety, an ascending Clinton Hart mans what Weddle may in time inherit. For a Charger's team whose secondary has repeatedly taken hits as its most vulnerable unit, Sunday's game was an exciting moment. A strong front seven on its own is venomous but a swift secondary behind it may swing momentum. The Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos of late have or employ formidable talent in the defensive backfield. Cromartie has been lauded as the team's fastest straight line runner, and he illustrated this during a recent practice. In last Sunday's game he was the first to chase down a loose ball snapped over the head of Houston's punter. He scored two touchdowns in this Sunday's game, one on the fumble and another when he intercepted one of two passes, split defenders and sprinted the sideline with a caravan of his teammates. The second year player, who has not logged much playing time in his young career showed glimpses of being potentially an elite corner. While it is too early to pronounce another Florida State cornerback elite, it is discounting the talent and determination to excel to argue that the Chargers secondary will long be the team's weakest limb. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:44:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/33469 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/33469 Friday's FIO weekly fantasy football columns deals with those leagues that implement Individual Defensive Players (IDP) - co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the key defensive players to keep an eye on in Week 8. Check this article each and every week on Fridays. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:14:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32986 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32986 After seeing the popularity of my all 2002 and 2003 draft teams I have decided to analyze my all 2001 team. This might be the most loaded draft of them all as it has one of the best quarterbacks in the game, the best running back and three of the ten best receivers. Plus it also has many pro bowl defensive players. The teams only weakness is noticebly at linebacker and the other safety spot. So here is my all 2001 draft team. Offense: QB: Drew Brees: Round 2 Pick 32 RB: LaDainian Tomlinson: Round 1 Pick 5 WR: Chad Johnson: Round 2 Pick 36 WR: Reggie Wayne: Round 1 Pick 30 WR: Steve Smith: Round 3 Pick 74 TE: Todd Heap: Round 1 Pick 31 T: Matt Light: Round 2 Pick 48 G: Steve Hutchinson: Round 1 Pick 17 C: Casey Rabach: Round 3 Pick 92 G: Leonard Davis: Round 1 Pick 2 T: Jeff Backus: Round 1 Pick 18 Defense: DE: Aaron Schobel: Round 2 Pick 46 DT: Marcus Stroud: Round 1 Pick 13 DT: Richard Seymour: Round 1 Pick 6 DE: Derrick Burgess: Round 3 Pick 63 LB: Kendrell Bell: Round 2 Pick 39 LB: Dan Morgan: Round 1 Pick 11 LB: Morlon Greenwood: Round 3 Pick 88 CB: Nate Clements: Round 1 Pick 21 CB: Ken Lucas: Round 2 Pick 40 S: Adrian Wilson: Round 3 Pick 64 S: Dwight Smith: Round 3 Pick 84 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:46:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/19622 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/19622 In this piece, Mike Sullivan (A staff writer for the North County Times) explains that San Diego Chargers' free safety Marlon McCree is no longer concerned about his posterior cruciate ligament that was injured in a game versus the Broncos. He revealed that he feels great and will be participating in the Chargers' training camp this summer. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:28:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/17356 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/17356 Breaking down the champs, chumps and dumb asses of the divisonal playoff weekend. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:43:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8440 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8440