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Published on 04/14/2010 at Wed Apr 14 15:00.
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Tony Scheffler to sign tender, seek trade

Posted Wed Apr 14th by

Tony Scheffler

Tony Scheffler, come on down! You’re the next contestant on Sign your Tender, Get Traded!

The Denver Broncos tight end is hoping recent history repeats itself. Hours after Brandon Marshall was traded to the Miami Dolphins following the wide receiver signing his restricted free agent tender Tuesday, Scheffler has decided to sign his one-year deal to that same end, the Denver Post’s Mike Klis reports.

Scheffler has been reportedly unhappy with his role in Head Coach Josh McDaniels‘ offense. He totaled 416 yards in 2009, nine less catches and 229 less yards than his 2008 production, where he played in two less games.

McDaniels benched both Marshall and Scheffler for the Broncos’ season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs in December, citing a need for disciplinary measures. It was well-speculated that neither would play for the Broncos again. This is a big step to that speculation becoming a reality.

Klis notes that Scheffler has led tight ends with 13.7 yards per catch since he entered the league in 2006, and the Broncos are hoping to net a third round draft pick for his services.

The market for Scheffler won’t be as loaded as Marshall’s was, but the Broncos are now free to talk to teams about potential compensation. Look for Tony to be moved by the draft or sooner.

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  • blee11733

    Ok I dont know why anyone would be for Scheffler leaving. I can understand Marshall he didnt want to be there he had other problems. Scheffler hasnt had one problem. He is upset because he wasnt getting the ball. Well in this case I can understand Schefflers problem with this. He is a great TE who still has more upside. I just dont see how MCD cant fit him in. I we know MCD can do it he did it before and had 100 recieving days. So just because MCD doesnt like to “go to the TE” thats stupid. If he is a so called mastermind he needs to learn to use your best talent and find a way to use him. Shanahan was able to use Brian Grise for god sakes! Shanahan knew that wasnt his type of QB however he did what he could with him and made him a pro bowler and used his abilities. MCD should try that with his TE! I guess with all these guys leaving MCD is making it easier for us to get the #1 pick in the draft and for him to be unelployed!

  • broncofansince92793

    This is BS i hardly know any of the players on the Broncos anymore i can name 10 maybe 15 guys off the current roster Champ and DJ are the only players who have been with the team for more them 3 years isn't that just amazing i hope Coach McDaniels knows what he's doing but werid enough im already missing Mike Shannahan he's already got to work and has made a playoff contender team over night and all we have done is trade are play makers away it seems as if we have gotten as bad as the Oakland Raiders………….

  • broncofansince92793

    This is BS i hardly know any of the players on the Broncos anymore i can name 10 maybe 15 guys off the current roster Champ and DJ are the only players who have been with the team for more them 3 years isn't that just amazing i hope Coach McDaniels knows what he's doing but werid enough im already missing Mike Shannahan he's already got to work and has made a playoff contender team over night and all we have done is trade are play makers away it seems as if we have gotten as bad as the Oakland Raiders………….

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