Denver signs tender w/David Anderson [Texans Match Offer]

painekiller · #1 03-02-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by papabear

I'm not saying they aren't plenty of guys who could upgrade David Anderson, but your comparing the small chance most seventh round picks have of making a team vs. a guy who you know can play the role you need of him, who is still young, and relatively cheap, with great hands.

I'm a guy who preaches about the value of draft picks...and advocates hoarding as many of them as you can, but in this case a 7th rounder is not enough, IMO, for a guy who has earned his way onto the team and shown he's capable of contributing (even if it's only a little). If it was a 5th I would probably offer to give him a ride to the airport though.

I don't call his new offer cheap? League minimum is cheap

Keith · #2 03-04-2009, 04:50 PM

Texans have matched.

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The Texans have matched the three-year $4.5 million offer sheet that wide receiver David Anderson signed with the Denver Broncos last week.
Anderson, who will receive a $1 million signing bonus, is the Texans fourth receiver behind Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter and Andre Davis. ...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6293740.html

Mike · #3 03-04-2009, 05:02 PM

I was wondering about this. Good for DA. Hard work and determination does pay off. He seems like a team guy and plays as hard as he can and I respect the hell out of that.

On a side note, he was one of the most fun players to talk to at last years season ticket holder event. He was with Dreesen and they were a riot to talk with.

nunusguy · #4 03-04-2009, 08:06 PM

I dunno but wonder just how much interest the Broncos have in DA ? Maybe Smith is holding out for something more than just a seventh round pick ?

Keith · #5 03-04-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

Maybe Smith is holding out for something more than just a seventh round pick ?

Probably not. The Texans would have a fresh $1 million in dead money if they traded Anderson.

Thinking the Texans might match their offer, I would guess that the Broncos might have asked Smith for a trade before signing him to the offer sheet, if at all of course.

Then again, considering what the Broncos have done re: Cutler these last few days, there's no telling what's going on in Denver anymore.

As for Anderson, I stated my position early and often, so I'm happy. This is not a huge money deal. For a 4th WR (and perhaps a first choice slot receiver), this is fair, especially on an offense that likes to sling the pigskin around the yard like the Texans do.

popanot · #6 03-04-2009, 09:50 PM

Good for DA. It wouldn't have bothered me had the Texans not matched, but he does bring some value to the team so I'm glad he's back. No doubt, he deserves to be here more than some.

painekiller · #7 03-04-2009, 10:07 PM

I don't think it was a wise move. If the team thought he was worth the money they should have tendered him more upfront. Another overpaid role player. Yes he is a nice guy and everyone pulls for him, but this is a bad business deal, IMO.

Arky · #8 03-05-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith

.... there's no telling what's going on in Denver anymore.......

I think we may be seeing the last of the Denver Connection. With Papa Shanahan gone, there might not be the same good ole boy stuff happening that much. I don't believe Mike Shanahan would have done the DA offer....

Denver picked up Jabar Gaffney from New England so perhaps with the DA move, they were attempting to stockpile some experienced receivers for Cutler...