Denver S T.J. Ward on Block

[Ohcrap75]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...r-broncos-fielding-trade-requests-for-tj-ward

I would like him over Bethea. Not sure what they are asking though. Thoughts?

 

[Adrian]

 

[Adrian]

Greg Gabriel @greggabe

Report: Broncos getting calls about trading TJ Ward. Translation: Broncos hope to get calls and trade him, otherwise he'll be cut

 

[BigRedRage]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...r-broncos-fielding-trade-requests-for-tj-ward

I would like him over Bethea. Not sure what they are asking though. Thoughts?

We paid a decent price for bethea, dont see this happening at all.

 

[Mitch]

T.J. Ward is a game changer...one year removed from 3 Pro Bowls, and he had more tackles and interceptions last year than he had in 2015.

His 2017 cap hit is $4.5M. Very reasonable.

Antoine Bethea's 3 year deal includes $4M guaranteed, and his base salary for this year is $2M...with a cap hit of $3.4M.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Now this move would make sense.

 

[Ohcrap75]

I think BA wanted a vet on the backend and that's why we signed Bethea, but if were talking a 6th or 7th round pick then I'm for it. He's just a better player right now than Bethea. That simple.

 

[BigRedRage]

Now this move would make sense.

lol funny

I say replace CJ and ellington with Forte and screw this trade. you say opposite

 

[Adrian]

Ross Tucker @RossTuckerNFL

I'd take TJ Ward on my team any day of the week & twice on Sunday.

 

[Solar7]

Not worth it when we have so much money and draft picks already tied up in the position.

 

[Adrian]

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[juza76]

We are set at safety

 

[Mitch]

Ross Tucker @RossTuckerNFL

I'd take TJ Ward on my team any day of the week & twice on Sunday.

He's a classic, physical, no-nonsense strong safety...to add him to our safety group would be a coup. We saw what Jefferson could do at SS in our defense. Ward could thrive here.

 

[b8rtm8nn]

He may not get the play time he wants here (or the cash), but would love the pickup.

 

[Mitch]

He may not get the play time he wants here (or the cash), but would love the pickup.

He would start at SS and rarely come off the field. We love playing 3-4 safeties over 70% of the time.

We need tacklers and ballers who can intimidate. Ward is that kind of player.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

He'll likely go to a Patriots, IMO.

 

[Mitch]

He'll likely go to a Patriots, IMO.

Revenge factor...good call.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

This is a poor opinion, but there is something about TJ Ward I do not like, and have never liked. Good player, but always thought his mouth was bigger than his game.

Gotta be a reason he is getting cut when Denver HEAVILY relies on defense to win games.

That being said my aversion to the Cardinals looking at this guy is pretty weak, so if it happens I would not complain, just would not be excited either.

 

[Lagerfilled]

He would start at SS and rarely come off the field. We love playing 3-4 safeties over 70% of the time.

We need tacklers and ballers who can intimidate. Ward is that kind of player.

How is Ward's game any different than Bethea?

 

[Mitch]

How is Ward's game any different than Bethea?

Ward sniffs out plays like a cat. He's a finisher and a hard hitter. Bethea is slower now and not the reliable tackler he once was. Plus, Bethea is average at best in coverage. Ward makes his presence felt in ways that few safeties can.

 

[Adrian]

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[Cheesebeef]

How is Ward's game any different than Bethea?

you mean besides him being younger, faster, better tackler and having better coverage abilities?

We still have a good deal of cap room. If we're always looking to upgrade the team, this would be a spot to do it.

 

[WindCardinal]

you mean besides him being younger, faster, better tackler and having better coverage abilities?

We still have a good deal of cap room. If we're always looking to upgrade the team, this would be a spot to do it.

Personally I've been very impressed with Branch at SS

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Broncos have cut him, but he might be starting for some team next week.

 

[NJCardFan]

Someone else will sign him. He's not an aging back or some obscure player that catches Keim's eye, Meanwhile Seattle trades for Richardson, as if their defense couldn't get any stronger.