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No deal is imminent for Warren
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
DenverPost.com
Indianapolis - The Broncos and the agent for Gerard Warren called their first substantive face-to-face meeting productive Friday, but the sides are not closing in on a deal.
"It was a good meeting," agent Joel Segal said of his conversation with Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist and director of football administration Mike Bluem.
But Segal said a deal is not imminent. If Warren is not signed by Friday, he will become a free agent. The same goes for left tackle Matt Lepsis, Denver's other high-priority free agent. The Broncos will have talks with Lepsis' agents throughout the combine, but no deal appears on the horizon.
Like most negotiations, both sides are watching the developments of a collective bargaining agreement between owners and players. Friday morning, NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw told agents to proceed as if no extension will be done by Thursday. However, there was talk an extension could be reached next week.
While Upshaw told agents there's no truth to the rumors that free agency could be delayed, the word Friday afternoon was that if a deal is struck at the eleventh hour, free agency could be pushed back a week or so.
In the next week, Denver will have to address the salary cap situation of defensive end Trevor Pryce. He has a salary cap number of more than $10 million, and it will be necessary to restructure his contract. If an agreement can't be reached, Pryce - a Bronco since 1997 - could be released.
His agent, Peter Schaffer, said Friday his client is willing to help the team by shifting money, but indicated he isn't overly interested in taking a pay cut.
"Trevor wants to help the team and loves being a Bronco," Schaffer said. "But he also has to think about the best interest of his family. Hopefully, the two feelings will morph together and we'll find a resolution."
Anderson honored
Running back Mike Anderson was chosen by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society to receive this year's Pat Tillman Award. The award is given based on a vote of the league's strength coaches.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3545132
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
DenverPost.com
Indianapolis - The Broncos and the agent for Gerard Warren called their first substantive face-to-face meeting productive Friday, but the sides are not closing in on a deal.
"It was a good meeting," agent Joel Segal said of his conversation with Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist and director of football administration Mike Bluem.
But Segal said a deal is not imminent. If Warren is not signed by Friday, he will become a free agent. The same goes for left tackle Matt Lepsis, Denver's other high-priority free agent. The Broncos will have talks with Lepsis' agents throughout the combine, but no deal appears on the horizon.
Like most negotiations, both sides are watching the developments of a collective bargaining agreement between owners and players. Friday morning, NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw told agents to proceed as if no extension will be done by Thursday. However, there was talk an extension could be reached next week.
While Upshaw told agents there's no truth to the rumors that free agency could be delayed, the word Friday afternoon was that if a deal is struck at the eleventh hour, free agency could be pushed back a week or so.
In the next week, Denver will have to address the salary cap situation of defensive end Trevor Pryce. He has a salary cap number of more than $10 million, and it will be necessary to restructure his contract. If an agreement can't be reached, Pryce - a Bronco since 1997 - could be released.
His agent, Peter Schaffer, said Friday his client is willing to help the team by shifting money, but indicated he isn't overly interested in taking a pay cut.
"Trevor wants to help the team and loves being a Bronco," Schaffer said. "But he also has to think about the best interest of his family. Hopefully, the two feelings will morph together and we'll find a resolution."
Anderson honored
Running back Mike Anderson was chosen by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society to receive this year's Pat Tillman Award. The award is given based on a vote of the league's strength coaches.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3545132