Comments on: Dan Koppen heading to the Broncos

By: bospat

bospat — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:45:10 +0000

Purely manning wanting to pick his brain….

By: lanman11

lanman11 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:51:41 +0000

With so little tape available on the new Denver offense for the Oct 7th game in Foxboro likely resulting in some surprises, the addition of inside knowledge of the Patriots protection schemes may result in a close contest, and an awkward game for the Patriots. Hopefully Koppen doesn’t get Brady hurt.

As was the case in the late 90′s with the salary cap violations, the Donko’s (and Manning) are selling their soul for a shot at a Super Bowl. ~

By: sullijo1

sullijo1 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:47:05 +0000

Hey Pats fans…..we know that he’s not worthy to play for your holy franchise (that hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 2005 and won one more than Denver since 1998)…..but:

We Broncos fans think he will be an upgrade to Phillip Blake and CJ Davis.

Thanks.

By: gisellichek

gisellichek — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:37:15 +0000

I hate it that BB cut Dan… he is a real pro… and a great center… good for Denver … he is going to be awesome for them.

By: patriotinvasion

patriotinvasion — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:35:05 +0000

So long Dan. Thanks for the memories.

By: patfanken

patfanken — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:58:16 +0000

Another Pats fan (obviously). I wouldn’t paint as gloomy a picture for Denver fans. Koppen’s lost a bit off his fast ball, but I think his weaknesses are specific and can be worked around. Dan suffers against the big powerful DT’s lined up right on him

Against 4-3 alignments, where he is uncovered he can thrive helping out in protection, and excel as a run blocker, where he was always good, especially getting to the 2nd level. Also as the article mentions there are few C’s better than Koppen in recognizing defenses and getting the OL on the same page when the team is running no-huddle.

If Denver can work around his flaws its a great pick up for them, and I’m happy he got a job, but so is Vince…lol

By: allenmusic

allenmusic — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:56:22 +0000

You can’t have enough good offensive lineman.

By: steve717

steve717 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:53:07 +0000

Pats fan here. Koppen has been great for us for years, but there’s a reason he didn’t make the team this year: he was a turnstile not only in all of his preseason action, but in practice too. Maybe he just needs to readjust to the speed of the game after missing all of last year, but he was a shell of his former self this preseason. I wish him the best.

By: homelanddefense

homelanddefense — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:41:36 +0000

I wish him nothing but Luck. Unfortunately much of the word coming from camp was that he is done.

By: theandy59

theandy59 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:36:22 +0000

I love Dan Koppen, he’s been a very reliable player, and underrated at that. Unfortunately, he’s just worn out now, and can’t compete at an NFL level any longer. His physical ability was always marginal at best, but he made up for his physical shortcomings with very heady and determined play. I wish him well with Denver, but I won’t be surprised if the Bronco’s cut him in relatively short order once they discover what the Patriots have already confirmed – he’s no longer able to compete at this level.

By: randyschwimmer7

randyschwimmer7 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:25:18 +0000

With Pro Football Focus reporting that JD Walton was the worst center in football last year, I can see why this happened. I though he did pretty good throughout the preseason and against the Steelers, but obviously PM and Fox thought otherwise. Either way, never hurts to have a veteran for the offensive line, even if he ends up just being depth.