Broncos Release Al Wilson

GMScud · 04-13-2007, 03:58 PM

I know he's a middle linebacker, I wonder how he'd play on the outside? Why would the Broncos release a 1st round pick, 4 time pro-bowler? I know he was due some money, but so what? He's only 29 and he's a team leader and a monster on the field. And since he's a free agent now, we wouldn't have to give up anything to get him. Granted we did just give a MLB a $25M contract, but it's intriguing nonetheless....

Here's a link to a press release:

SI.com - NFL - Reports: Broncos to release Wilson - Friday April 13, 2007 2:42PM

He Hate Me · 04-13-2007, 04:04 PM

Steady.... Let's just stay put on this one.... I mean... Do we have to jump at everything that is released?

GhettoDogAllStars · 04-13-2007, 04:06 PM

I guess his injury last year was more serious than initially expected.

davelavarra · 04-13-2007, 04:07 PM

Remind that if Wilson passed physicals would be a Giant right now...

GMScud · 04-13-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by He Hate Me

Steady.... Let's just stay put on this one.... I mean... Do we have to jump at everything that is released?

Nooooo, nor was I suggesting we go get him. But this is a significant thing, because Al Wilson is one of the best LBs in football. And since this is a Redskins fan forum, and since the Redskins have been actively pursuing LBs (Briggs, Fletcher, etc), it's worth mentioning.

FRPLG · 04-13-2007, 04:14 PM

He clearly can't play.

GMScud · 04-13-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

He clearly can't play.

What was his injury anyway??

skinsfan_nn · 04-13-2007, 04:16 PM

No Thanks.

freddyg12 · 04-13-2007, 04:17 PM

comin off a neck injury, maybe he's not recovering at a pace they're comfortable with considering his salary.

The good thing is that we didn't just bite on the trade offer earlier , although it sounded pretty good.

I don't like the idea of signing him overall, but if he would play backup mlb for vet. min it might be a great pickup. It wouldn't matter that he'd need time to learn the d & get healthy since LF would be starting. The reason I don't like the idea of signing him overall is simply roster space & chemistry would be impacted. We've gained some stability this year,let's not screw w/it.

FRPLG · 04-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Nothing too serious....just a NECK injury that caused him to fail a Giants physical. Note to self...don't sign LBs with neck injuries who could be paralyzed at any moment.

GMScud · 04-13-2007, 04:22 PM

I hope everyone doesn't think that by me posting this thread I was suggesting we go sign the guy. I just thought it was interesting, especially since he was one of the names being discussed in that old Bly trade thing.

Beer is Food · 04-13-2007, 04:23 PM

Might be worth it if he excepts less money or a back ended-non guarunteed contract to ensure he overcomes his injury. He was one of the better LB's.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-13-2007, 04:24 PM

It's definately worth a thread. Wilson is a pretty significant player, even if his neck injury may ultimately end his career.

He Hate Me · 04-13-2007, 04:25 PM

I would not be surprised in the least bit though.... if he visites Redskins Park this weekend. Just throwing it out there... We love free agents. Our Redskin staff can not get enough of them... They have absolutely no confidence in the draft. None what so ever!

freddyg12 · 04-13-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Nothing too serious....just a NECK injury that caused him to fail a Giants physical. Note to self...don't sign LBs with neck injuries who could be paralyzed at any moment.

yeah, forgot about the failed physical. Good note to self!

If we sign him, would he get to wear #56 like he did in denver, or has the Danny already made plans to retire that no. & hang it from the rafters of Fedex?

04-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Broncos Release Al Wilson I know he's a middle linebacker, I wonder how he'd play on the outside? Why would the Broncos release a 1st round pick, 4 time pro-bowler? I know he was due some money, but so what? He's only 29 and he's a team leader and a monster on the field. And since he's a free agent now, we wouldn't have to give up anything to get him. Granted we did just give a MLB a $25M contract, but it's intriguing nonetheless.... Here's a link to a press release: SI.com - NFL - Reports: Broncos to release Wilson - Friday April 13, 2007 2:42PM __________________ Tardy

04-13-2007, 04:04 PM	#2
He Hate Me Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 30	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson Steady.... Let's just stay put on this one.... I mean... Do we have to jump at everything that is released?

04-13-2007, 04:06 PM	#3
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson I guess his injury last year was more serious than initially expected. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

04-13-2007, 04:07 PM	#4
davelavarra Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vicenza, Italy Age: 48 Posts: 52	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson Remind that if Wilson passed physicals would be a Giant right now...

04-13-2007, 04:14 PM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson He clearly can't play.

04-13-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson No Thanks. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

04-13-2007, 04:17 PM	#9
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson comin off a neck injury, maybe he's not recovering at a pace they're comfortable with considering his salary. The good thing is that we didn't just bite on the trade offer earlier , although it sounded pretty good. I don't like the idea of signing him overall, but if he would play backup mlb for vet. min it might be a great pickup. It wouldn't matter that he'd need time to learn the d & get healthy since LF would be starting. The reason I don't like the idea of signing him overall is simply roster space & chemistry would be impacted. We've gained some stability this year,let's not screw w/it.

04-13-2007, 04:19 PM	#10
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson Nothing too serious....just a NECK injury that caused him to fail a Giants physical. Note to self...don't sign LBs with neck injuries who could be paralyzed at any moment.

04-13-2007, 04:22 PM	#11
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson I hope everyone doesn't think that by me posting this thread I was suggesting we go sign the guy. I just thought it was interesting, especially since he was one of the names being discussed in that old Bly trade thing. __________________ Tardy

04-13-2007, 04:23 PM	#12
Beer is Food Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 21	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson Might be worth it if he excepts less money or a back ended-non guarunteed contract to ensure he overcomes his injury. He was one of the better LB's. __________________ I came, I saw, and I forgot to get my parking validated before I left...

04-13-2007, 04:24 PM	#13
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson It's definately worth a thread. Wilson is a pretty significant player, even if his neck injury may ultimately end his career.

04-13-2007, 04:25 PM	#14
He Hate Me Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 30	Re: Broncos Release Al Wilson I would not be surprised in the least bit though.... if he visites Redskins Park this weekend. Just throwing it out there... We love free agents. Our Redskin staff can not get enough of them... They have absolutely no confidence in the draft. None what so ever!

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