Broncos release Maurice Clarett

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:20 pm

Maurice Clarett's gamble for the big dollars in the NFL failed for a second time. The Denver Broncos informed Clarett on Sunday that he is being released.
Mike Shanahan surprised the league by using a third-round draft choice on the former Ohio State running back in the final selection of the round. The Broncos coach thought he had the cutback style of running that fit in one of the league's best running systems.
As it turned out, Shanahan made a mistake and didn't want to waste time admitting it. With Tuesday's deadline for cutting the roster to 65 looming, Clarett, who never made the field in three preseason games, was let go.

....Despite his failure in Denver, Clarett should receive some interest from other teams although it is likely teams may not want to claim his four-year contract. There is a 24-hour waiver claim period that begins Monday when he goes on the league waiver wire. If he is cleared by Tuesday at 4 p.m., Clarett is eligible to sign with any team in the league.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:14 pm

Color me stunned............

and to think, it only cost a third round draft pick.........

The Assassin · Post by **The Assassin** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:57 am

The Toronto Argonauts on line 3 Maurice.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:30 am

Tell me that he didn't get a signing bonus.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:30 am

and may I add

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:59 am

Well at least he has a college degree to fall back on. :roll:

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:36 am

At least he doesn't have a posse that has been waiting for years to chisel him. What a sick waste...

Jeff 2K5 · Post by **Jeff 2K5** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:01 am

Hasn't Broncofan been hailing that as a genius pick by Ratface ever since April?

godzilla2002 · Post by **godzilla2002** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:23 am

Jeff 2K5 wrote:Hasn't Broncofan been hailing that as a genius pick by Ratface ever since April?

Actually no

BBMarley · Post by **BBMarley** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:07 pm

We'll take him!

Sin,

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:59 pm

I guess showing up for work completely out of shape is a bad idea?

Dude needs to channel the spirit of Walter Payton and start running hills like a motherfucker if he wants to get his career on track.

d-townmike · Post by **d-townmike** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:40 am

Jeff 2K5 wrote:Hasn't Broncofan been hailing that as a genius pick by Ratface ever since April?

Only ICSF and Bronco Rob have.

Drafting this underachiever was one of the worst moves Shanny has done in his 11 seasons here.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:03 am

mvscal wrote:
BSmack wrote:I guess showing up for work completely out of shape is a bad idea?
Just the latest in a long series of "bad ideas".

Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.

He's not doing himself any favors that's for sure. Of course he's always got "Hanger on to LeBron James" to fall back on.

Jeff 2K5 · Post by **Jeff 2K5** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:19 am

d-townmike wrote:
Jeff 2K5 wrote:Hasn't Broncofan been hailing that as a genius pick by Ratface ever since April?

Only ICSF and Bronco Rob have.

Drafting this underachiever was one of the worst moves Shanny has done in his 11 seasons here.

ICSF and Bronco Robby were the ones I was referring to. You're the only level headed Bronco fan on here.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:55 am

d-townmike wrote:
Jeff 2K5 wrote:Hasn't Broncofan been hailing that as a genius pick by Ratface ever since April?

Only ICSF and Bronco Rob have.

Drafting this underachiever was one of the worst moves Shanny has done in his 11 seasons here.

link?

It wasn't as much a mistake as Clarett is a quitter. Anyone who watched his tape in HS and at OSU as a freshman couldn't help but salivate. We made about a dozen moves and not counting late draft choices, every one looks like they will pan out sans Clarett. Engleberger, Brown (not serious, will return soon), Warren, Meyers, Eke, Alexander, Saurbraun, traded the #1 for a better #1 and a 4th, freeing up money for Pryce... all three corners look to stick (DW is going to be a star)...it's amazing people are dwelling on one reach that didn't pan out.

It's a third round compensation pick, Shanny admitted his mistake and cut his ass. Most coaches wouldn't have done the same for ego reasons.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:13 am

Jeff 2K5 wrote: You're the only level headed Bronco fan on here.

ahem.........

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:35 am

Felix wrote:
Jeff 2K5 wrote: You're the only level headed Bronco fan on here.
ahem.........

Felix...just 'cuz your a M0d doesn't mean you have a level Head....

Sin

~moi

you need to amend your Sig....btw.

Alan Kulwicki 1992 Winston Cup Champion...R.I.P. AK

godzilla2002 · Post by **godzilla2002** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:42 am

d-townmike wrote:Only ICSF and Bronco Rob have.

LINK???

Come on Mike!!!
Sorry Dude... But grow some fucking balls now!!!
Rack ICSF! ( I'll have a beer with you anytime)
Go Broncos!!!

d-townmike · Post by **d-townmike** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:50 am

you seriously thought that was a great 3rd round pick????

When Clarette was still at OSU I hated him and felt sorry for any team that insisted on drafting him after he dropped out of college....even if it was the Queefs.

Never did I think that Ratty would even consider taking a chance on this guy.

Our RBs are fine the way they are. We have four very capable and very talented guys that will definitely put up numbers this season.

Hopefully this admitted mistake by Shanny himself will just blow over and we can forget this draft pick even happened.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:30 pm

KC Paul 3.0 wrote:
BSmack wrote:I guess showing up for work completely out of shape is a bad idea?

Dude needs to channel the spirit of Walter Payton and start running hills like a motherfucker if he wants to get his career on track.
I hear there's a sudden opening in Pittsburgh for a running back....

I think the Steelers would rather fill that spot with Noah Herron.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:11 pm

You can't say Shanny isn't making progress- he waits until the 3rd round before fucking up. Dan Reeves always got his fuck ups out of his system in the first 2 rounds

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:49 pm

Cuda wrote:You can't say Shanny isn't making progress- he waits until the 3rd round before fucking up. Dan Reeves always got his fuck ups out of his system in the first 2 rounds

RockyMountainWayz · Post by **RockyMountainWayz** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:21 am

At least they dumped his ass before he become overpriced DEAD WEIGHT and dragged the Donkeys "system" with him!

Good Riddance!

:wink:

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:59 am

RockyMountainWayz wrote:At least they dumped his ass before he become overpriced DEAD WEIGHT and dragged the Donkeys "system" with him!

Good Riddance!

:wink:

:roll:

YOU registered in March...now its darn near September....

and--->THIS is YOUR First TAKE????????

C'mon...THE Forum will be anxiously awaiting your next Post...your EPIC Pro Bowl Preview take.

don't disapoint.

good Luck N00b

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:58 am

Pretty intimidating nerd Paul. Look out, he'll dump your books when you're not looking.

RockyMountainWayz wrote:At least they dumped his ass before he become overpriced DEAD WEIGHT and dragged the Donkeys "system" with him!

Good Riddance!

How long before Shanarat wises up and flushes those Brownie turds?

They may not be overpriced but I have a feeling DEAD WEIGHT isn't the only thing Denver fans will be calling them by the end of season. :wink:

RockyMountainWayz · Post by **RockyMountainWayz** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:31 pm

Hey QueerBert,

For your 462nd post all you got is "FUCK WITH THE NEWBIE".

very original I must say... can't wait for 463.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:47 pm

Joe in PB wrote:
How long before Shanarat wises up and flushes those Brownie turds?

They may not be overpriced but I have a feeling DEAD WEIGHT isn't the only thing Denver fans will be calling them by the end of season. :wink:

It's all designed to throw opposing teams into a dither.......

As long as Pryce is anchoring the D-Line, we'll be fine.......if he goes down, we're fucked......

Red · Post by **Red** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:12 pm

Felix wrote:It's all designed to throw opposing teams into a dither.......

As long as Pryce is anchoring the D-Line, we'll be fine.......if he goes down, we're fucked......

Rack. Opponents better get reaccustomed to seeing Big 93 in their backfield.

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:29 am

RockyMountainWayz wrote:Hey QueerBert,

For your 462nd post all you got is "FUCK WITH THE NEWBIE".

very original I must say... can't wait for 463.

well Genius...since you can't COUNT! This is POST 462.

i'm obviously not "FUCKING WITH A NEWBIE"...'cuz the NEWBIE has a POST Total of 4; but, amazingly enough; only 2 Posts are still left on the Board. (the posts that are above)

You are a TROLL.

:roll:

we'll get along "quite nicely!"

Post 463 will be about my own opinion on the Saints situation. (since you have time to TROLL...you'll have Time to check the time stamps!)

IF you've been here since March (err...you got a Troll'nic early)...you should know that there's NO Trolling in the NFL Forum.

"x"

get used to it

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:40 am

He's no troll Q. Jackass yes Troll no.

Brownco fan don't ya know. :D

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:23 am

thanx Joe!

how~a~bout~that?

BOLTFan comes in to give some Crutches to RockyMountainWayz.

RMW--->Gerard Warren is your MAN! he gives 110% ALL of the Time; plus, He's a real People-person too!

I'm Humbled...and I apologize to RMW and the Board for my thoughts.

i was wrong.

so, in this Time of Uncertainty; i'm going to change the setting of "x" = TROLL to "x" = SUCK.

its merely a Power Trip!

WAR Felix being the Level-Headed M0D!!!!!!!!

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:00 pm

Just when I think KC Tard 3.0 couldn't get any more pathetic, he goes & proves me wrong.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:57 pm

Joe in PB wrote: Brownco fan don't ya know. :D

Free pass, free pass....all Brownco fans are admitted free of charge......