Ryan McNeil

[massbronco]

They should let Coles return punts and kick offs if he is healthy. If they can pick up Kevin Johnson it would be good but I think we need linebackers most of all.

[bronco30]

ryan mcneil why sign.......

him now like hes going to help (i pray he does though) granted he cant be worse than deltha hopefully he'll teach the youngsters a few tricks....hes been outta football for more than a year in my opinion i dont like it they have kelly turner n middlebrooks who they never try....kevin johnson would spark the kickoff n punt return teams we rarely get anything from that unit....but i dont know the contract stuff that well maybe we couldnt sign him.

[robcosprings]

Well said, Bronco30...there must be something going on internally we are not privy too, but it seems the open spot could have been used more effectively (one can only hope we will be proved wrong, that he will return a 50 yard interception in December agains the Squaws....)

[rascal]

They have an empty roster spot, actually two before they signed him, so why not get the best available player? If nothing else it keeps him away from someone else, and perhaps (although unlikely at this age) he can develop into contributing player.

[robcosprings]

Rascal, that is a valid point...maybe the front office is actually thinking about this one, but still want Cecil Sapp brought up!!!!

[rascal]

What highschool did you play at in Colorado Springs?

[jake meffley]

good point

i was dismayed at the signing of mcneil.
i think its obvious that we could use help at corner, but i think there are other area's of more concern.

we are thin at running back now, and sapp would be a valuable player now.
we are thin at receiver, and if mccaffrey is still listed as questionable or doubtful, then i must say im confused as to why we havent brought in either a receiver or a multi purpose running back.

as for the defense, i think linebacker is the position of most concern, though mcneil's signing shows that shanahan and coyer have more confidence in pierce,spragan,sykes, and burns than i thought they did. i sure hope theyre right, but i have doubts about whether these guys can get it done for the rest of the season.

jake

[rascal]

Originally posted by jake meffley
as for the defense, i think linebacker is the position of most concern, though mcneil's signing shows that shanahan and coyer have more confidence in pierce,spragan,sykes, and burns than i thought they did. i sure hope theyre right, but i have doubts about whether these guys can get it done for the rest of the season.

You have doubts, as do many others. But honestly how can we, or the coaches, expect a player to come in (completely new to the team) and be able to be an impact player this late in the season. To be honest, I look at all these minor signings, unless something major goes wrong like at QB, this late in the season as more of a maintenance thing and preparation for next year.

[super_boltz]

RYAN MCNEIL SHOULD BE GREAT FOR THE YOUNGER PLAYERS ON UR DEF I WONDERED WHY WE GOT RID OF HIM MADE NO SENSE OTHER THAN TO GET OUR YOUNG PLAYERS EXPERIENCE... I THINK HE'S A GOOD PICK UP FOR YOU GUYS PLUS HE CAN GIVE U INSIGHT TO OUR SCHEMES DEFINSIVELY ON SUNDAY

[jake meffley]

Originally posted by super_boltz
RYAN MCNEIL SHOULD BE GREAT FOR THE YOUNGER PLAYERS ON UR DEF I WONDERED WHY WE GOT RID OF HIM MADE NO SENSE OTHER THAN TO GET OUR YOUNG PLAYERS EXPERIENCE... I THINK HE'S A GOOD PICK UP FOR YOU GUYS PLUS HE CAN GIVE U INSIGHT TO OUR SCHEMES DEFINSIVELY ON SUNDAY

also a good point. thanks for the insight and opinion.
while youre here, how do you see this game shaking out?

jake

[Fat Joe]

Give the guy a chance, peoples talent tends to show more when there surrounded by talent.

[breTTus]

Originally posted by Javalon

But I doubt we'll be seeing Sharpe back there anytime soon.

WHAT!?!?!?!... jeez, take a nap around here... wtf happpened to Sharpe?... *puts head in hands*... ohhhh... whhhhsssshheeewww... thought I was in one of those damn twilight zone thingies... ...

[broncos0707]

Originally posted by ozzy_osbourne
I think Droughns will still do kickoffs but as for punt returns I hope they put someone back there besides Rod Smith...

/// Lets see rod smith wr,back up qb,kick returner maybe we should put him on field goals too

[bronco_head]

Ryan

Why not. We need some kind of spark in the secondary.I think he will do a good job and maybe he will get Oneil to play to his pro bowl status.

[broncos301]

Deltha is a waste of money. His name should be burnt toast! Ryan might be smart enough not to give the game away with two incredibly stupid plays. Not to mention other scre ups this year and last year for that matter.