Duchess Jack Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Any word on what all would be on the table for Ricky? Broncos targeting Ricky? BY ARMANDO SALGUEROasalguero@MiamiHerald.com The Denver Broncos have had at least two internal discussions about acquiring Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, but the teams have not talked about a deal. The Denver Post, citing two NFL sources, reported this week that coach Mike Shanahan might consider trading for Williams but likely only if the team does not trade for receiver Terrell Owens. The Broncos have a desire to add playmakers at receiver and running back and this week hosted a meeting that included Owens, his South Florida agent, Drew Rosenhaus and Shanahan. The Broncos' preliminary interest in Williams stems from a desire to upgrade a position manned by Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell. Both had good seasons in 2005 -- Anderson gaining 1,014 yards and Bell 921 -- but neither possesses the combination of size and speed that Williams has and Denver wants. Dolphins coach Nick Saban on Wednesday declined to comment on a possible deal with the Broncos, but a source said no talks between the teams have taken place. Moreover, the Broncos have not talked to Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, according to another source. That Williams is available is without doubt, however. During his final regular-season news conference, Saban said every player on the Dolphins roster is available for the right price. When pressed about Williams specifically, he said the best interest of the franchise would force him to listen to any offer. Williams, meanwhile, seemed to warm to the notion of playing elsewhere during the season. Early on he seemed uncomfortable with such talk but toward the end of the season said he would accept a trade if it happened, especially to a California team. No NFL trades can be made until the league year begins in March, although teams routinely hold informal talks about players well in advance of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Jesus Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Dolphin rumor mill has been going crazy with this since yesterday morning when it was reported on CBS 4 in Miami. The only way I see this happening is if Denver gives up one of their 1st round draft picks for Ricky. Looks like Denver is going for broke next year. They are over the cap, courting TO and now have interest in Ricky. Can you imagine what kind of numbers Ricky would put up running behind the Denver OLine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Can you imagine what kind of numbers Ricky would put up running behind the Denver OLine? 1300770[/snapback] But you have Shanahan and RBBC there. :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I we're going to get a head case... I'd rather have T.O. Christ, if we want a running back that doesn't want to play football, why don't we just resign Clarett? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Why would you the Broncos want a running back that won't play when they already have a Quarterback who can't throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Heck - if you could get Ownens, that would shut down the Owens to the Miami rumors. Its funny hearing all these teams 'in the running' who have less of an arm than McNabb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Heck - if you could get Ownens, that would shut down the Owens to the Miami rumors. Its funny hearing all these teams 'in the running' who have less of an arm than McNabb. 1301027[/snapback] Those teams being? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I we're going to get a head case... I'd rather have T.O. 1301010[/snapback] ditto. TO is still at the top of his game, and of all the things you can question with him, you don't really have to worry about his desire. who said a first round pick for ricky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Those teams being? 1301053[/snapback] Miami, Jets, Tampa Not too sure about Greens arm.... I guess Bledsoe has a decent arm - but he's not really mobile enough (at all) to buy Owens time to go deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Jesus Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 who said a first round pick for ricky? 1301283[/snapback] That was me. From there is a sucker born every minute department . . . The Jets gave up a 1st rounder last year for Doug Jolley. And it wasn't too long ago that the Broncos used a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett. Is expecting a 1st rd pick for Ricky too much? Possibly, but stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 That was me. From there is a sucker born every minute department . . . The Jets gave up a 1st rounder last year for Doug Jolley. And it wasn't too long ago that the Broncos used a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett. Is expecting a 1st rd pick for Ricky too much? Possibly, but stranger things have happened. 1301426[/snapback] I'd be dancing in the streets if we got a first. I'd take less though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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