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Done deal shows Moss means business
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 07/28/2007 11:32:56 PM MDT
Broncos cornerback Domonique Foxworth calls a penalty on the media Saturday for asking him about Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who has been indicted on dogfighting charges. The Broncos reported to training camp and begin practices today. (Post / Karl Gehring)Jarvis Moss had one prevailing mantra the past few weeks.
It didn't matter if it was to his agent, to the media, to family members or friends. He never wavered. He vowed to be at Broncos training camp on time. He lived up to his word.
"I always said I'd be on time," said Moss, who will join his new teammates for the start of training camp today.
Beating the reporting time by about five hours, the rookie defensive end from Florida signed his contract with the Broncos on Saturday morning. The Broncos and Moss' agent, Pat Dye Jr., nearly finalized the deal late Friday night. They resumed talks Saturday morning and easily hammered it out.
Moss signed a five-year contract that can be worth up to
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$15 million. He received $8 million in signing bonus money. The 17th pick of the April draft is expected to be an immediate factor in pass-rush situations.
"I just can't wait to get on the field and start going," Moss said Saturday. "I want to get a good night's sleep and get on the field."
The Broncos targeted Moss as one of three players they liked in the first round with the 21st pick. When defensive linemen Jamaal Anderson and Justin Harrell were taken, the Broncos moved up to No. 17 in a trade with Jacksonville and selected Moss.
The team was impressed with him in mini-camps. What has most pleased the coaching staff is that Moss, known as a pass rusher, also has shown a strong ability to play against the run. The team wants Moss to get up to 275 pounds. He said he is approaching that weight.
Moss became Denver's fourth, and final, draft pick to sign. This is the third consecutive year the Broncos haven't had a rookie miss a practice because of a contract-related holdout.
Settled at safety
The Broncos' coaching staff is pleased with the situation at backup safety, where Curome Cox, Hamza Abdullah, Steve Cargile and Quentin Harris will compete for playing time.
Cargile and Harris also can play linebacker.
The Broncos cut safety Sam Brandon last week because of medical reasons but want to bring him back next year. New defensive chief Jim Bates said nickel cornerback Domonique Foxworth could play some safety in a pinch. Foxworth played some safety last year after starter Nick Ferguson was injured.
Lang ready to compete
Kenard Lang started all 16 games for the Broncos last season and had six sacks. But he knows he will have to battle to make the team this year.
The Broncos have added Moss, and Tim Crowder to the mix at defensive end, and holdover John Engelberger has been impressive in the offseason.
Lang refuses to let the pressure of trying to impress the coaching staff get to him.
"If you worried about that every day, you'd become a nut case," Lang said. "I'm just going to go every day and battle. That's what I've always done."
Important message
Rosalind Williams, the mother of slain Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, recently taped a message that will be played for all 32 teams in the league at some point this season. Her message to every NFL player is based on safety and being careful in public places.
Darrent Williams, 24, was killed Jan. 1 in a drive-by shooting in Denver while riding in a rented limousine. He was leaving a New Year's Eve party.
Walker stands out
Wide receiver Javon Walker reported to training camp displaying the same mohawk he debuted at the team's July mini-camp.
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Done deal shows Moss means business
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 07/28/2007 11:32:56 PM MDT
Broncos cornerback Domonique Foxworth calls a penalty on the media Saturday for asking him about Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who has been indicted on dogfighting charges. The Broncos reported to training camp and begin practices today. (Post / Karl Gehring)Jarvis Moss had one prevailing mantra the past few weeks.
It didn't matter if it was to his agent, to the media, to family members or friends. He never wavered. He vowed to be at Broncos training camp on time. He lived up to his word.
"I always said I'd be on time," said Moss, who will join his new teammates for the start of training camp today.
Beating the reporting time by about five hours, the rookie defensive end from Florida signed his contract with the Broncos on Saturday morning. The Broncos and Moss' agent, Pat Dye Jr., nearly finalized the deal late Friday night. They resumed talks Saturday morning and easily hammered it out.
Moss signed a five-year contract that can be worth up to
Broncos Roster
Analyze the talent at offense, defense and special teams
$15 million. He received $8 million in signing bonus money. The 17th pick of the April draft is expected to be an immediate factor in pass-rush situations.
"I just can't wait to get on the field and start going," Moss said Saturday. "I want to get a good night's sleep and get on the field."
The Broncos targeted Moss as one of three players they liked in the first round with the 21st pick. When defensive linemen Jamaal Anderson and Justin Harrell were taken, the Broncos moved up to No. 17 in a trade with Jacksonville and selected Moss.
The team was impressed with him in mini-camps. What has most pleased the coaching staff is that Moss, known as a pass rusher, also has shown a strong ability to play against the run. The team wants Moss to get up to 275 pounds. He said he is approaching that weight.
Moss became Denver's fourth, and final, draft pick to sign. This is the third consecutive year the Broncos haven't had a rookie miss a practice because of a contract-related holdout.
Settled at safety
The Broncos' coaching staff is pleased with the situation at backup safety, where Curome Cox, Hamza Abdullah, Steve Cargile and Quentin Harris will compete for playing time.
Cargile and Harris also can play linebacker.
The Broncos cut safety Sam Brandon last week because of medical reasons but want to bring him back next year. New defensive chief Jim Bates said nickel cornerback Domonique Foxworth could play some safety in a pinch. Foxworth played some safety last year after starter Nick Ferguson was injured.
Lang ready to compete
Kenard Lang started all 16 games for the Broncos last season and had six sacks. But he knows he will have to battle to make the team this year.
The Broncos have added Moss, and Tim Crowder to the mix at defensive end, and holdover John Engelberger has been impressive in the offseason.
Lang refuses to let the pressure of trying to impress the coaching staff get to him.
"If you worried about that every day, you'd become a nut case," Lang said. "I'm just going to go every day and battle. That's what I've always done."
Important message
Rosalind Williams, the mother of slain Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, recently taped a message that will be played for all 32 teams in the league at some point this season. Her message to every NFL player is based on safety and being careful in public places.
Darrent Williams, 24, was killed Jan. 1 in a drive-by shooting in Denver while riding in a rented limousine. He was leaving a New Year's Eve party.
Walker stands out
Wide receiver Javon Walker reported to training camp displaying the same mohawk he debuted at the team's July mini-camp.
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