February 22nd, 2011 with 2 comments

Bailey, Broncos Agree on Four-Year Deal

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BAILEY: … staying put.

DENVER – Champ Bailey is staying in Denver.

The Broncos and the 10-time Pro Bowl cornerback agreed to terms on a four-year contract Tuesday, ending a four-month period of uncertainty that began when negotiations on an extension broke down in October.

“I’m happy Denver wants me. I like [...]

February 17th, 2011 with 1 comment

Elway Wants Bailey Back, But Will That Be Enough?

BAILEY: … Elway says Broncos want him back.

DENVER – With the franchise-player deadline looming on Feb. 23 the Broncos confirmed Thursday that they have re-instituted negotiations with cornerback Champ Bailey on a contract.

The talks had broken off four months earlier.

Among a series of Tweets on Thursday morning, executive vice president John Elway declared, “We [...]

January 27th, 2011 with 2 comments

Bailey’s Perfect 10

BAILEY: … Honolulu-bound. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MOBILE, Ala. – The Pro Bowl game itself may lack significance, but the addition of Champ Bailey to the AFC All-Star roster does not.

Bailey was added to the roster to replace injured Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on Thursday afternoon, giving him his 10th career appearance, all of which have [...]

January 19th, 2011 with 3 comments

Bailey’s Situation Could Take a While to Resolve

BAILEY: … resolving his situation could take some time. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

DENVER – This is the wrong year to hope for a quick resolution to a contract issue with Champ Bailey.

With sabers continuing to rattle in advance of the March 4 expiration of the collective bargaining agreement and rhetoric between the NFL Players Association and [...]

January 6th, 2011 with 1 comment

In Free Agency, Myriad Variables Confront Elway, Xanders

BAILEY: … no decision on his status. "I haven't gotten that far yet," Elway said. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Broncos’ plan, as laid out by John Elway on Wednesday, is to rebuild the team primarily through the draft. They know when that will be: April 28-30.

But free agency is another matter entirely.

If [...]