NFLN's Daniel Jeremiah says the Broncos are shopping Joe Mays and his $4M salary ($500K guaranteed), and good luck with that.
Whenever Mays is cut, as we've suggested would happen for many months now, the Broncos will save $3.5M in cash, $3,333,333 in cap space, and be left with $833,334 in dead money, according to Spotrac.
Johns Elway and Fox have made clear countless times now that Nate Irving, Steven Johnson, and Stewart Bradley will be competing for the starting Mike job, with Mays's name a conspicuous omission.
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Good Morning, Broncos fans! I'm going to keep today's Lard relatively brief, as I've instead spent much of the morning updating my story on the selection of Montee Ball.
After further research and thought, I've come to realize that many prolific college backs have gone on to have long, great NFL careers, so while the heavy use of Montee up in Madison should be kept in mind, it's not necessarily a major concern.
As for Kayvon Webster, I'll also soon add any links specifically about him to my story on his selection, what with the draft resuming shortly.
With that, let's get to the news.
Denver enters the day with three picks today: one fourth-rounder (125th overall), one fifth-rounder (161st overall), and one seventh-rounder (234th overall). Their sixth-rounder went to Philly in their 2011 trade for Brodrick Bunkley; the pick has since been dealt to Tampa Bay.
For the second time Friday night, the Broncos went with a surprising choice, taking South Florida corner Kayvon Webster with the 28th pick of the third round (90th overall) in the 2013 Draft.
The 5-10, 195-lb. corner ran an impressive 4.41-second forty at the combine, and the Broncos reportedly met with him at the East-West Shrine Game.
Webster joins a crowded cornerback group featuring Champ Bailey, Chris Harris, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tony Carter, Omar Bolden, and Mario Butler.
Updated 11:48am ET
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Sometimes you just have to be honest with your readers.
I've never seen Kayvon Webster play--not once. Not one time. And when that happens, you'd better not pretend like you know what the hell you're talking about. We're not that kind of site.
But that's why Al Gore invented video. So let's get to it--all of us on the fly.
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Willis McGahee said it was coming--the Broncos drafting another running back to come in and take his job.
It happened a little earlier than most expected, but McGahee is going to have to fend off the NCAA's all-time leader in rushing TDs, Wisconsin's Montee Ball.
Ball doesn't blow me away--he's not as electric as most NFL running backs. However, he's a solid runner. He's quicker than he is fast; further, he's got a nice little jump cut and instincts for daylight. Clearly, the guy has a feel for the end zone. Of course, a lot of guys could find the end zone running behind Wisconsin's huge line.
Ball comes with a lot of wear on the tires. He plugged away so often in college, one wonders if he's got much left in the tank, even at the age of 22. During his last two seasons at Wisconsin, Ball has averaged 332 carries.
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The Broncos got their back. But it wasn't the guy anyone expected. For months now - ever since Denver lost to Baltimore in the playoffs - we've been reading in the DP that the Broncos wanted a bigger running back.
With the 58th pick in the draft, Denver took 5-11, 214 lb. Badgers running back Montee Ball, who ran an uninspiring 4.66-second 40-yard dash at the combine.
A consensus All-American in each of the past two seasons, Ball's 83 touchdowns from scrimmage are the most in Division I history.
Ball had a monster 2011 season, with 2,229 yards from scrimmage on 331 touches, for an average of 6.73 yards per touch and 39 total touchdowns, and was a Heisman finalist for his efforts.
Updated 11:40am ET
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Ted Bartlett evaluates draft-eligible prospects in his spare time, among a number of activities he pursues, including managing an accounting team, golf, studying for the CPA exam, insulting various religious figures in writing, and generally, staying ahead of more than a few curves. During the 2012 NFL Draft, he wiped the passion off of Jeff Legwold's face by nailing the Derek Wolfe pick, when Jeff had never even heard of him. Ted also focuses on the NFL's business and legal environment, offensive and defensive schemes, going off on unrelated tangents, and all 32 teams in the NFL. Follow along as he offers his instant analysis of tonight's NFL Draft.
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Ted Bartlett evaluates draft-eligible prospects in his spare time, among a number of activities he pursues, including managing an accounting team, golf, studying for the CPA exam, insulting various religious figures in writing, and generally, staying ahead of more than a few curves. During the 2012 NFL Draft, he wiped the passion off of Jeff Legwold's face by nailing the Derek Wolfe pick, when Jeff had never even heard of him. Ted also focuses on the NFL's business and legal environment, offensive and defensive schemes, going off on unrelated tangents, and all 32 teams in the NFL. Follow along as he offers his instant analysis of tonight's NFL Draft.
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