The Broncos had five days to match the Dolphins 4-year $16 million dollar offer to running back C.J. Anderson. They waited into the fifth day and they decided to match the offer, so Anderson will return to the Broncos. To me, I felt that this move was essential because the Broncos couldn't afford to let another key member of their 2015 team leave via free agency. With the departures of Brock Osweiler, Malik Jackson, and Danny Trevathan last week, the Broncos were looking at losing one of their best offensive players, leaders, and a guy who is still young and could be one of the top backs in the league un the upcoming years. He is also a Bronco who truly defines the term "Kicking and Screaming." If anyone watched this season, they could see how much he meant to our team-especially in the playoffs and in the Super Bowl. I am happy that Anderson is coming back, and it will definitely help this team offensively going forward in 2016. The Broncos also had some other transactions this past week. Here are some of the moves made by the team....
Denver agreed to a restructured contract with Demarcus Ware: This was another move that was essential because it would have been a shame if Denver had to let Ware go. He agree to a pay cut, and he can make up some of the lost money in incentives. I know Ware is getting up there in age, but if you watched the playoffs, you saw how disruptive Ware was and how dominant he was at times. I am very happy he will be back next year.
Denver traded a conditional 7th round pick to Philly for QB Mark Sanchez: Uh oh, the "Sanchise" is coming to Denver. Seriously, this is a move to bring in a veteran QB since we only have Trevor Siemian on the roster at this point. Sanchez will probably end up being the backup if he even makes the team come August.
Safety David Bruton signs with Washington: Bruton was a valuable member of the special teams units the past few years, and he added some quality play at safety in key spots when guys went down with injury. With a loaded secondary and both safeties coming back next year, Bruton wanted a chance to start and get more playing time, so he decided to leave. Bruton is a great guy, and it sucks to lose him, but I understand the move and the secondary is a position of strength for us, so it is a move that makes sense for Bruton.
Tackle Ryan Harris signs with Pittsburgh: Harris might have had a tough time starting for Denver in 2016 because of the fact that Ryan Clady, Ty Sambraillo, Michael Schofield and the newly acquired Donald Stephenson all figuring to be in the mix for the starting tackle positions. Harris gets a chance to start in Pittsburgh. Harris did a great job starting once Clady went down in OTAs, and he did a great job moving over to LT once Sambraillo went down in Week 3.
Guard Evan Mathis signs with Arizona: Mathis is another veteran to leave from the offensive line as he heads to Arizona. Mathis did well for Denver this past year, but age and injury history made him expendable. Also, with the emergence of Max Garcia, it was understandable for the Broncos to move on from Mathis.
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