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Broncos add wideouts, but who sticks?

The Denver Broncos are busy bolstering their wide receiving corps this week, by signing Samie Parker and Darrell Jackson. The team inked Parker to a deal today and according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, should sign Jackson sometime on Tuesday.

Parker, a former Kansas City Chiefs, provides some valuable depth should Brandon Marshall struggle in his recovery from his recent arm injury. Parker is still only 27 years old, but did miss almost of all of last season due to injury. Last year he played in 7 games catching 24 balls for 298 yards with 2 touchdowns. So if he stays healthy, he can still be a productive receiver.

Jackson was cut from the San Francisco 49ers, largely due to a huge roster bonus he was to receive. He was due to make a combined $4 million in salary and bonuses in 2008. He’s still a very productive receiver catching 46 balls for 500 yards in the very anemic Niners offense. If in fact he does sign tomorrow, he’ll compete with Parker for the fourth spot.

So which one sticks? Well, if Brandon Marshall isn’t ready to go full throttle in camp, you can expect both players to make the team. They’d need the depth to protect themselves, hence the reason they are signing multiple players. But if Marshall is fully healthy, who would get the leg up. I believe its Jackson, based purely on health and previous career stats. Jackson did have a huge drop off in numbers last season but look where he played. Who do you think may stick? Post a comment and let us know.

Dilfer heading to Oakland?

It looks like Trent Dilfer’s career isn’t over after all. After being cut by the San Francisco 49ers it looked like the 36-year olds career was over. But of course the Oakland Raiders come to the rescue and show interest in Dilfer. Dilfer spoke today at his chuch, “Northside Christian Church” in Clovis, Califonia and told people that the Raiders have shown interest in him. The Fresno Bee, reported that some people in the church actually started to cheer.

So why would the Raiders be interested in ANOTHER quarter back? They have JaMarcus Russell, last years first pick, who should be the starter in 2008. They have Andrew Walter at back-up and there is still the possibility that Daunte Culpepper re-signs with the team. The team is nervous about Russell’s weight, as the last I’ve heard he’s starting to look the size of an offensive lineman. Even thou, why would they be interested in a 36-year old who just missed half of last season with a concussion.

Doesn’t make sense to me, but hey thats the Raiders for you. Here’s the article from the Fresno Bee.

49ers unconcerned about Spikes

The San Francisco 49ers seem to be unconcerned about Takeo Spikes shoulder injury. The team fully feels that Spikes will be ready for training camp and because of that have extended a contract offer to the former Philadelphia Eagles LB. During his recent visit to the Bay, the two sides discussed general ideas on a deal but nothing was set in stone, as Spikes believes he could get a better contract elsewhere.

So what other teams could be interested in the injured linebacker? Why the New England Patriots of course. The Pats love their older veteran LB’s and Spikes definitely fits the mold. Spikes didn’t have a bad season last year in Philly, playing 14 games, garnering 85 tackles, 1 sack and 4 passes deflected. While the numbers clearly aren’t high priced starter worthy anymore, he could definitely be a serviceable player with a team who has a good rotation of LB’s. For that reason, I believe he could be a good fit in New England where there multiple backs and a good system.

Granted, he most likely won’t find the money he wants anywhere around the NFL. If he can’t find a better offer you can be sure he’ll take the money over success and sign with the Niners.

Lions McDonald on the block

The Chicago Tribune reported today that the Detroit Lions could be shopping wide receiver Shaun McDonald. McDonald had a pretty solid season for the Lions last year catching 79 balls for 943 yards. Where would be a possible situation for McDonald. The number one spot at the moment is in San Francisco with the 49ers. Reason being, coach Mike Martz. Martz was in Detroit and the guy who drafted Shaun in the 2003 Draft. And we all know that San Fran lacks any play making threats, so it wouldn’t be a bad fit.

SO, some may ask why the Lions would consider trading someone who put up those kind of numbers last year. Well the reason is pretty simple, supply and demand. There are teams who need wide-outs and the Lions have a surplus. The Lions also have Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson and Mike Furrey. When you look at the Lions needs its all on the defensive side of the ball, so why not trade one of your big 4 wide receivers if it could net you some more draft picks to get that help, or get you a solid player or two with experience.

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