Here are the defensive linemen we've been looking at...

[Javalon]

According to the Denver Post, we've had a number of defensive linemen coming in for interviews recently. These guys are most likely cheap options to fortify the line. I know you can't tell everything from stat but I'll list them anyway. What to do you think about any of these guys?

[B]Chartric Darby [/B] - Buccaneers - Position: DT - Height: 6-0 - Weight: 298 - Born: 10/22/1975
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
2001	13	7	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	16	27	21	6	1.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	16	12	8	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
2004	16	49	39	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	61	95	74	21	5.5	0	0	0	0	0	1

[B]Tony Williams [/B] - Bengals - Position: DT - Height: 6-2 - Weight: 296 - Born: 07/09/1975
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
1997	6	12	9	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	14	36	26	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
1999	16	46	31	15	5	0	0	0	0	0	2
2000	14	33	27	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	13	38	15	23	5	0	0	0	0	0	1
2002	16	42	30	12	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	16	37	27	10	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	6	16	10	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	101	260	175	85	22	0	0	0	0	0	3

[B]Ed Jasper [/B] - Falcons - Position: DT - Height: 6-2 - Weight: 293 - Born: 01/18/1973
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
1997	10	9	6	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	7	13	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
1999	13	28	23	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2000	15	41	30	11	3.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	16	25	20	5	3.5	0	0	0	0	0	2
2002	16	35	29	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
2003	14	40	34	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	12	32	25	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	103	223	178	45	15	0	0	0	0	0	4

We also had Courtney Brown in but I didn't list him because the Redskins suddenly seem to be in love with him. So, any of these guys worthwhile?

[Javalon]

Just re-sign Ellis Johnosn and badg these guys...

Johnson didn't exactly dominate for us. It could have been that he was just out of shape from missing too much of the year, but maybe not. Either way, I'm afraid the Broncos will spend too much money on him.

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

Someone should let the Bronco brass know that they have 2 DEs on the roster and should look into more.

[PRBronco]

Well, can't say I've seen any of them play, they all seem a little undersized (not even 300 lbs.) but darby might be alright, as a nose tackle or something. All in all not a very glamorous bunch though eh? You remember after getting his ankle busted when tony williams flexed for the crowd in cinci? Jesus those were big arms, he gets points for that at least.

[defense!!!]

I say we should go for Tony Williams.

[bornbroncofan]

tony would be our best bet

[Caliraiderhater]

with Plummer restructuring his contract for a second time i think we will be able to make a pretty strong push for courtney brown with the cap we have now! he would get to move to a winning team and still be on the d-line with a former team mate and coach! plus the extra money i dont see it as such a long shot anymore! i want him to be a bronco!!!

[defense!!!]

with Plummer restructuring his contract for a second time i think we will be able to make a pretty strong push for courtney brown with the cap we have now! he would get to move to a winning team and still be on the d-line with a former team mate and coach! plus the extra money i dont see it as such a long shot anymore! i want him to be a bronco!!!

ME TOO MY FRIEND!!! ME TOO!!!

[Javalon]

with Plummer restructuring his contract for a second time i think we will be able to make a pretty strong push for courtney brown with the cap we have now! he would get to move to a winning team and still be on the d-line with a former team mate and coach! plus the extra money i dont see it as such a long shot anymore! i want him to be a bronco!!!

I wouldn't mind giving Brown a shot...IF he came cheap. But he is too risky to put a lot of money into him, in my opinion. If the salary cap happy (insane) Redskins are our competition for signing him, we're better off letting him go.

[DPg2003]

The only Free Agent D-Linemen the Broncos need to be concerned about are Ellis Johnson, Tony Williams(if we can't sign E. Johnson), Marques Douglas, and Courtney Brown. After that it's best to find players in the Draft.

[rcsodak]

Marcellus Wiley is as good or better than any of the other players mentioned in this thread...

# 75 Marcellus Wiley
Position: DE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 278
Born: 11/30/1974
College: Columbia
NFL Experience: 9

DEFENSIVE STATS

Year Team G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
1997 Buffalo Bills 16 16 12.0 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
1998 Buffalo Bills 16 24 17.0 7 3.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
1999 Buffalo Bills 16 25 19.0 6 5 1 52 52.0 52 0 1
2000 Buffalo Bills 16 65 40.0 25 10.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2001 San Diego Chargers 14 48 38.0 10 13 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2002 San Diego Chargers 14 35 30.0 5 6 1 40 40.0 40 0 4
2003 San Diego Chargers 16 51 38.0 13 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 4
2004 Dallas Cowboys 16 38 31.0 7 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
TOTAL 124 302 225.0 77 44 2 92 46.0 52 0 11

AVG.
15.5 games
37.75 tackles
5.5 sacks
.9375 ints
1.49 passes defended
All this after following arguably his worst season since year 1.
And I wouldn't blame it on Dallas......don't good players excel regardless of their surroundings?

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

Marcellus Wiley is as good or better than any of the other players mentioned in this thread...

No other DEs were mentioned in this thread outside of Brown, and Wiley certainly is not as good as Brown if both stay healthy.


I agree with you about ~75% of the time, but you have GOT to explain this infatuation with Wiley. He has been bad the last two seasons even though he's been healthy.

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

# 75 Marcellus Wiley
Position: DE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 278
Born: 11/30/1974
College: Columbia
NFL Experience: 9

DEFENSIVE STATS

Year Team G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
2000 Buffalo Bills 16 65 40.0 25 10.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1


AVG.
15.5 games
37.75 tackles
5.5 sacks
.9375 ints
1.49 passes defended

All this after following arguably his worst season since year 1.
And I wouldn't blame it on Dallas......don't good players excel regardless of their surroundings?

He had one good season in 2000. Good DEs should make around 75 tackles per season and record 8+ sacks. Wiley could rush the passer in this younger days, but now he looks completely used up and can't even do that anymore. Signing him would be like throwing money in a barrel and lighting it on fire.

[rcsodak]

He had one good season in 2000. Good DEs should make around 75 tackles per season and record 8+ sacks. Wiley could rush the passer in this younger days, but now he looks completely used up and can't even do that anymore. Signing him would be like throwing money in a barrel and lighting it on fire.

I agree with you, mug.....
For some reason, even while being a 'raven fan'....razor thought denver should pick him up.
Funny he's still sold on him while being a 'bronco fan'.....

[bleedbluorange]

According to the Denver Post, we've had a number of defensive linemen coming in for interviews recently. These guys are most likely cheap options to fortify the line. I know you can't tell everything from stat but I'll list them anyway. What to do you think about any of these guys?

[B]Chartric Darby [/B] - Buccaneers - Position: DT - Height: 6-0 - Weight: 298 - Born: 10/22/1975
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
2001	13	7	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	16	27	21	6	1.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	16	12	8	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
2004	16	49	39	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	61	95	74	21	5.5	0	0	0	0	0	1

[B]Tony Williams [/B] - Bengals - Position: DT - Height: 6-2 - Weight: 296 - Born: 07/09/1975
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
1997	6	12	9	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	14	36	26	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
1999	16	46	31	15	5	0	0	0	0	0	2
2000	14	33	27	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	13	38	15	23	5	0	0	0	0	0	1
2002	16	42	30	12	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	16	37	27	10	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	6	16	10	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	101	260	175	85	22	0	0	0	0	0	3

[B]Ed Jasper [/B] - Falcons - Position: DT - Height: 6-2 - Weight: 293 - Born: 01/18/1973
Year	G	Total	Tckl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
1997	10	9	6	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	7	13	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
1999	13	28	23	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2000	15	41	30	11	3.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	16	25	20	5	3.5	0	0	0	0	0	2
2002	16	35	29	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
2003	14	40	34	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	12	32	25	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	103	223	178	45	15	0	0	0	0	0	4

We also had Courtney Brown in but I didn't list him because the Redskins suddenly seem to be in love with him. So, any of these guys worthwhile?

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