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DeMarcus Ware Jersey , Colo. (AP) — to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Broncos, reuniting with Denver coach
Vic Fangio, who was his defensive coordinator in Chicago.Callahan is the second
unrestricted free agent defensive back Denver has signed in free agency, joining
former Houston Texans hard-hitter Kareem Jackson in the “No Fly Zone” Version
2.0.Callahan joined the Bears as a college free agent out of Rice University in
2015 and has 122 tackles, four sacks, four interceptions, 20 pass breakups and a
forced fumble in four NFL seasons.He started 10 games and appeared in three more
with the Bears last season when he posted a career-best 45 tackles to go with
two sacks, two interceptions and six pass breakups. He allowed just one
touchdown.The Broncos also re-signed tight end Jeff Heuerman, one of their own
unrestricted free agents, to a two-year, $9 million contract Friday. If the
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target:Wide Receiver John BrownNew,20commentsIf the Denver Broncos are looking
for a veteran speed receiver, it’d pay to reunite John Brown with Joe Flacco.
Broncos free agent target:Wide Receiver John BrownThe veteran burner could
reunite with Flacco. Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsWith hours before the
opening of the NFL’s Legal Tampering period and mere days before the official
Free Agency, the time seemed right to give you a little more information about a
player that makes too much sense if the Denver Broncos are chasing a veteran
speed receiver.ProfileHeight: 5’10”Weight: 179 lbsAge: 28Experience: 6th
yearDrafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 3rd round of the 2014 draft. So far
in his career he has caught 215 passes for 3230 yards and 22 touchdowns. In 2015
he caught 65 passes for 1,003 yards and 7 touchdown, serving as a tertiary
weapon in the Bruce Arians offense. Since then things have been a bit murkier
for Brown
Shannon Sharpe Jersey , as injuries and shaky quarterback play defined his last two seasons in the desert. Brown hit free agency last year and signed a 1-year
deal to play with Joe Flacco with the Baltimore Ravens. Early the move looked
like a smashing success. Brown caught 7 passes of 20+ yards for 266 receiving
yards. His totals came back to Earth a bit once Lamar Jackson entered the
lineup, but the veteran receiver still finished the year with 42 catches for 715
yards and 5 touchdowns.Isaac Yiadom remembers John Brown, and you should too.
Why it makes senseHe averaged 80 yards a game with Joe Flacco, with the
quarterback posting a 115.9 when targeting Brown. Look at those numbers with
Flacco again and extrapolate them over a 16 game season. If the Broncos are
looking for a speed receiver to step into a number 2 or 3 role in the Rich
Scangarello offense, no free agent receiver fits the Broncos needs quite as well
as the former Raven.He’s also likely to come at an affordable rate. While he’s
certainly shown flashes of talent, Brown’s injury history and overall efficiency
leaves enough questions that he could sign for a short term “prove-it” deal or
at an affordable rate. In a market where Adam Humphries are rumored to be
seeking close to $10 million a season, Brown could be a huge bargain.Why it
doesn’t make senseDuring the 2016 season Brown was diagnosed with the sickle
cell trait. As ESPN reported then:Arizona Cardinals receiver John Brown has
sickle-cell trait, coach Bruce Arians saidFormer Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Clark
missed games in Denver because of the trait. Near-death experience at heart of
Ryan Clark’s game-day drive - The Washington PostWhile reports from Mike Klis
indicate that neither the Broncos or Brown are concerned about the condition,
it’s one that bears monitoring. Outside of that very serious concern is Emmanuel
Sanders, the current Broncos veteran receiver who is recovering from a torn
Achilles. Denver has recently picked up the receivers $1.5 million option. He
carries a $12,937,500 cap hit this season. If Brown signs, it may be a situation
where Elway makes Sanders available for trade, or release.Final ThoughtsIf the
Broncos are going to add a veteran receiver and feel comfortable with Brown’s
health, no other option makes as much sense to me. Denver isn’t looking for OBJ
so much as a deep threat that can help take attention off sophomore receivers
Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton. If he can stay healthy, Brown’s a good
fit for that.
