Koppen close to (update: signs) 1 year deal with Broncos

[MoLewisrocks]

Albert Breer‏@AlbertBreer

Former Patriots C Dan Koppen is very close to a 1-year deal with the Broncos. Good to see a good guy's getting another shot.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Manning should enjoy having this guy snap him the ball...Dan was a huge favorite of Brady and I believe Tom once said he was like a brother to him.

Great guy,great athlete.

 

[ThatllMoveTheChains!!!]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Happy for Koppen, unhappy that the Broncos' line will be slightly improved.

 

[shmessy]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Great to hear for Koppen!

Although it will be weird for him having Tom's arch rival's hands on his tukhis.

 

[Rob0729]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Good for Koppen. I don't know how much he has left, but I am glad he is getting another job.

 

[Joker]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

first Vinitraitor...now Kopper...the Patriots family is under siege by the Barzinis of the NFL...

 

[Joey007]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

It's good to hear, but it'll be weird seeing him in another uniform.

 

[jmt57]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Update: looks like Koppen is now a Bronco.

Source: Koppen agrees with Broncos - espnBoston

• Peyton Manning's center is now Aaron Rodger's center
• Tom Brady's center is now Peyton Manning's center

 

[mgteich]

Congrats to Koppen!

 

[ATippett56]

Good Luck Dan!

Thanks for the memories!

 

[PATSNUTme]

Mixed emotions on this. Glad Dan got to continue to play and sad that he's gone. I wish him the best (except when he plays against the Patriots) and thank him for all the good years he played for the Patriots.

 

[Frezo]

Is he going to be a starter?

 

[Gwedd]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

first Vinitraitor...now Kopper...the Patriots family is under siege by the Barzinis of the NFL...

I always thought it would've been Clemenza.......

 

[jmt57]

Is he going to be a starter?

Good question.

Broncos reach agreement with veteran center Dan Koppen - The Denver Post

Koppen will turn 33 Wednesday and missed most of last season with a fractured ankle suffered in the Patriots' first game. But even if Koppen isn't the same physically, his expertise in calling out protection schemes in the Patriots' no-huddle offense may be why he drew the Broncos' interest.

The Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning executed the no-huddle well in a 31-19 win Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, there were a couple protection breakdowns against the Steelers that were caused by miscommunication.

The Broncos' current center, J.D. Walton, has started all 35 games since he was drafted in the second round of the 2010 draft.
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[IcyPatriot]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

Manning should enjoy having this guy snap him the ball...Dan was a huge favorite of Brady and I believe Tom once said he was like a brother to him.

Great guy,great athlete.

Yes ... Brady said he liked that Koppen did not have a really sweaty butt.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

I always thought it would've been Clemenza.......

Emilio Barzini: [during a meeting with the AFC general managers] Times have changed. It's not like the Old Days, when we can do anything we want. A refusal is not the act of a friend. If Bill Belichick has all the Tight Ends, and the Linebackers in the NFL, then he must share them, or let us others use them. He must let us draw the water from the well.

................

 

[Armchair Quarterback]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

I always thought it would've been Clemenza.......

It's a smart move. Tessio was always smarter.

 

[Gwedd]

From IcyPatriot:

Emilio Barzini: [during a meeting with the AFC general managers] Times have changed. It's not like the Old Days, when we can do anything we want. A refusal is not the act of a friend. If Bill Belichick has all the Tight Ends, and the Linebackers in the NFL, then he must share them, or let us others use them. He must let us draw the water from the well.

I'm not going to act until after the break. Then, we'll settle all business with the rest of the families, starting with Mangini.......

 

[DarrylS]

We will see how well he does in another system, many times in the past our "aging stars" have not fared very well.. inow he ws worth more to us than he is to others.

 

[jlu52]

Re: Koppen close to 1 year deal with Broncos

It's a smart move. Tessio was always smarter.

"Tom, can you give me a break, you know, for old time's sake"?

"No, can't do it, Sallie".......