Broncos Shopping Spree Continues; Ink DT Sam Adams

Adams adds girth to an already deep DT rotation. Photo Courtesy

It seems that Dre Bly, Travis Henry, Daniel Graham, D.D. Lewis, Warrick Holdman, Brandon Stokley, Todd Sauerbrun, Alvin McKinley, Patrick Ramsey, Montrae Holland, and Paul Smith weren’t enough for Mike Shanahan‘s tastes after our 9-7 showing last season (did I miss anyone?). After failing to land Dan “Big Daddy” Wilkinson through trade in March, Shanahan and new Assistant Coach/Defense Jim Bates have been looking to add a beefy run stuffer in the middle of our defensive line. After interest from the Patriots, Texans, and Seahawks was evident, Sam Adams visited Denver and the Broncos weren’t about to let him leave without a contract. He signs a one year deal that adds plenty of depth to our DT position.

It’s exciting to hear news like this in the deepest dredge of the offseason. June is my least favorite month for football talk – what with Training Camps and the like still over a month away, and little news to speak of. But this signing is exciting, if only for the fact that it’s news – in June!

But now, in all seriousness, it’s a great move by the Broncos. We face Ladainian Tomlinson and Larry Johnson twice a year – no other division can boast that echelon of running prowess. Reports indicate that Adams has lost weight, but I don’t expect the journeyman veteran to play at anything less than 350 lbs., making him a huge roadblock for any opposing offensive line. My concern is his injury history, and of course, his stamina.

Fans of my blog have read my concerns, no, my pleas, for the Broncos to do everything in their power to BEAT THE COLTS. Heaven forbid Peyton Manning goes no huddle with Sam Adams stuck on the defensive line, gasping for air between plays. Remember that Adams will be playing a role in our defense – likely on first and second downs only, and possibly on third and shorts against predominantly running teams. It adds depth to our rotation, which is always a good move – hopefully Adams can catch a spark and rejuvenate his career, here in his 5th city in 6 years.