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Published on 07/30/2009 at Thu Jul 30 19:27.
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NFL Denies Ayers Contract

Posted Thu Jul 30th by

Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Robert Ayers (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Robert Ayers (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Denver Broncos and Robert Ayers had a contract in place that would ensure the first-round pick reported for camp on time, but the NFL Management Council threw a wrench in the works, ESPN’s John Clayton reports. The committee did not approve of some language in the contract, making it unlikely Ayers will report on time (Clayton states he simply won’t, but the Broncos have worked through the wee hours to get a rookie contract done as recently as Jarvis Moss in 2007).

Fellow first-rounder Knowshon Moreno also remains unsigned.

I wonder if this is a common occurrence for all NFL teams. I recall this happening several times over the past 2-3 years with the Broncos…. I understand why these contracts have taken so long, what with the entire NFL’s first round rookie contract environment only heating up in the past 48 hours, but if neither Ayers or Moreno are present to start camp, I’ll be very disappointed.

  • phill

    prediction: by friday night both will be signed! Anyone want to put money on it??

  • Roy

    I am extremely disappointed by this development. This is one more glaring example of why the NFL should have a slotted system, like the NBA, in place for rookies.

  • NathanH47

    The NFL rookie scale is a joke Roy, and is largely why the league is facing an impending lockout in the next couple seasons. Honestly i’m willing to sacrifice 4 games as a fan to see it get fixed but I really hope they don’t miss more games than that.

    Anyways, I fully expect both our guys to be locked up by tomorrow as a lot of other first rounders near where we picked were signed today.

  • meomy

    Don’t expect Moreno to sign any time soon. His agent also represents the 13 14 and 15 pick in the draft. He won’t sign until they do. This is just a case of how the business works. You can’t fault him.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/videohub/video/video?id=4366160

  • broncobobmeridian

    check out these early lines: broncos are underdogs on almost every game
    http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/07/28/broncos-2009-pointspreads

  • roshon2411

    That’s about how I see it…favored in only three games. I thought from the release of the schedule 4-12. I know it’s early but I have more faith in Vegas right now, than I do McDaniels.

  • http://birty.blogspot.com mikebirty

    the cynic in me sees this as a move by the owners to force the nflpa’s hand. If 20+ rookies miss some camp then they’ve made a good case.

  • Roy

    Nathan, I agree, it is a joke. What’s funny is that many of the athletes would like to see the pay scaled. Hopefully Demaurice Smith leads the way for change in this area. I am not holding my breath though.

  • MIAbronco

    you know what scks about being an 09 draft pick? you wont be a 2010 draft pick with even more money on the first contract

  • Triston27

    This is exactly why we traded one of next years #1 picks. Not only is it too expensive to have 2 first round picks, but it’s very difficult in the negotiation process.

  • Roy

    Carefull Triston27–

    That kind of thinking will get you labeled a lemming, a koolaid drinker, a McD lover and any number of other things. Essentially spending a first round draft pick on a player that was projected to go in the first round by many people, and then paying him as a second round pick is complete lunacy.

  • Joe H.

    Well I have to agree with Triston!! I think that is the exact reason why they traded 1 of their 1st rd picks next year!! Let’s just hope that the Bears’ pick will be right around 15!!! GO BRONCOS!!!!