Demarcus Ware

The Dallas Cowboys 'need' To Re-sign Demarcus Ware

... Dallas Morning News. "When we had our biggest success on the Cowboys, our front seven dominated. That's what they've got to get back to. And Woodson has an idea that mirrors what some others are also calling for this offseason. He wants to see the Cowboys bring back the team's all-time sack leader, De Marcus Ware. "Love it," says Woodson. "You don't have to play him on every down either. They can use him as a situational pass rusher. They need someone, when it's third-and-6 that's going to be a freak. We had Charles Haley as our freak. They need a freak on third down. "If you're looking for a situational guy, look what Dwight Freeney did with the Atlanta Falcons. Not only was he a situational guy, he was helping Vic Beasley on the other side with the mental approach. That's where De Marcus Ware could help you. Not only can he be an elite pass rusher, there's his experience. "We had Greg Ellis trying to help the young guys. I think De Marcus Ware could do the same. He did the same with Von Miller. He ...

Ware Retiring At 34, Cites 'long-term Health

... in a statement. Peyton Manning, who shared with Ware the leadership of the Broncos' team that won Super Bowl 50, congratulated his former teammate and co-captain. "De Marcus Ware is not only a Hall of Fame player, but a Hall of Fame teammate as well. I played against De Marcus and played with him. It was an honor and a privilege to have done both. Being a teammate with De Marcus and being a captain of the team was a real privilege for me.". Linebacker Von Miller said a big part of his rebound from his 2013 suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy to a perennial defensive player of the year candidate has "been because of De Marcus. I have so many reasons to thank him.". Both Miller and Talib congratulated Ware on his announcement in separate Instagram posts. A post shared by Aqib Talib (@aqibtalib 21) on. Mar 13, 2017 at 1:21 pm PDT. Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said in a statement that it was a privilege for him ...

Is A Return To The Denver Broncos Ahead For Free Agent Demarcus Ware

... Ware rushed Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles during an NFL game in Jacksonville, Fla., on Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo). The previous time that De Marcus Ware  became a free agent, he signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Denver Broncos, leaving the Dallas Cowboys after nine seasons and earning a Super Bowl ring to cap the 2015 campaign. On March 9, Ware will become a free agent again. The outside linebacker be 35 when the 2017 season kicks off and coming off a career-low four sacks in 2016. "I've talked to De Marcus four or five different times," Denver coach Vance Joseph said during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday. "He's obviously a free agent. So that being said, lots of things go into that as far as where he wants to be, how much he wants to play, his role. So that's a work in progress.". Ware was supposed to play a reduced role in 2016, working more as a situational pass rusher to preserve his health. But his health reduced his role even more. Back issues kept Ware out of action during the offseason program and most of training camp. Then in the second game of the regular ...

Demarcus Ware Back To Cowboys, Tony Romo To Broncos In Free-agent Swap

... unlike some at Dove Valley headquarters that considered him more squeezably soft than a jumbo pack of toilet paper. But don’t count on Thomas wearing a Broncos uniform again, even if the Jaguars cut him. It seems more feasible Thomas could reunite with his old friend Adam Gase in Miami, rather than his old detractors in Colorado. Nikola Jokic is the best passing big man Denver has seen since Brock Osweiler. — Jace, laughing ’til it hurts. Kiz: Now that’s funny. But here’s guessing the Houston Texans would take Jokic over Osweiler in a heartbeat … as a center or a quarterback. And today’s parting shot sounds suspiciously like whining from a whiny New York Knicks fan. Your statement that Jokic is a better player than Kristaps Porzingis is stupid. Jokic runs his system in Denver. Porzingis is the third option in the Knicks offense to Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose. Not fair. P. S., lives hoops 24/7. CB Kayvon Webster to sign two-year deal with Los Angeles Rams. March 13, 2017, 10:00 pm. Former Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster announced Monday evening that he is signing with the Los Angeles Rams, reuniting ...

Broncos Interested In Bringing Back Demarcus Ware

... that supports HTML 5 video. De Marcus Ware didn't really have a great season with the Denver Broncos last year. He played a career-low 10 games and he wasn't that productive either when he played. He has struggled with health issues in the past two seasons, but he's a proven pass rusher and the Broncos want him back. (Photo: Reuters/Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)De Marcus Ware (94) addresses the media during a press conference prior to Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara Marriott. According to __link__'s  Jane Slater, Ware met with Broncos general manager John Elway and head coach Vance Joseph earlier this week, and the team has expressed interest in re-signing him, subject to negotiations, of course. However, Mikie Klis of 9 News  said he's going to test the free agent market first before he makes any decision. Ware is coming off a back surgery, but he ...

Will Demarcus Ware Ask For 'outrageous' Salary To Rejoin Cowboys

... x SPORTS. By David Moore , Staff Writer. Contact David Moore on Twitter: @David Moore DMN. David Moore, Cowboys beat writer for Sports Day __link__ and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team during a live chat recently. Here are some highlights. Question: One week, Denver is favored to land Romo. The next, it's Houston. Where does he end up. Moore: Those are easily the strongest options in my mind. I think both will come hard. Then it will be Romo's call. Don't have a feel that he favors one over the other. Question: What will Tony Romo be remembered for the most in Dallas? (If/when he's gone). Moore: There is no if here. It's when. Romo will be gone in a few days. How will he be remembered? As the most prolific quarterback in franchise history but one who was unable to lead his team past the second round of the playoffs. The debate will focus on how much he's to blame for that lack of postseason success and how much of the blame falls at the feet of the organization for failing ...

Falcons 2017 Free Agent Targets

... No. 45 among edge defenders with enough snaps to qualify. The fit. There’s no denying that Atlanta needs more pass rushers on their roster. Despite a late-season surge by players like Grady Jarrett and Dwight Freeney, they are short-handed on their front-seven. Perhaps if they’d had one more on the team they’d have been able to stop Tom Brady when he got hot in the second half of the Super Bowl. Ware is well past his prime at 34 years old, but he clearly is still no slouch when it comes to getting pressure. In 213 pass-rushing snaps last season, he got 26 pressures and four sacks. His age may be an issue and he’s missed 11 games over the last two years. That doesn’t mean Ware can’t be an excellent contributor for Atlanta’s defense in the twilight of his career. His mere presence could help the young Falcons linemen develop like Freeney did for Beasley last year. The figures. Now comes the tricky part. Even at this stage of his life in the NFL, Ware can command some serious dollars from free agent suitors that need pass rush help. His last ...

Demarcus Ware Meets With John Elway, Will Likely Test Free-agent Market

... part of the Broncos’ top-ranked defense in 2015, roughly two years after Elway signed him off the street to lead Denver’s defensive remake. Related Articles. When healthy, Ware is still a force. In his three years with the Broncos, playoffs included, he totaled 25 sacks for a loss of 176 yards, moving up the league’s all-time sack list to No. 8, with 138.5. But he has also missed 10 regular-season games over the last two years because of injuries. Last March, he agreed to restructure the final year on his three-year contract to reduce his salary-cap hit and better reflect his role on the defense. The Broncos wanted to use him on more situational downs, to try to preserve his health while maximizing his value on the field. But the back injury, which developed an infection over the summer, delayed his training in the offseason. Then he suffered a fractured forearm in a Week 2 win over the Colts that kept him out of five games. Although Ware is beloved by his teammates and respected as a leader in the locker room, the rise of Shane ...

Should Broncos Re-sign Demarcus Ware

... Articles. February 11, 2017 What will Broncos’ new offense look like. Kiz: If money were no object, keeping Ware would be a no-brainer. But it’s always about the money in the NFL. Ware started 15 games for Denver in 2014, started 10 in 2015, and injury limited him to eight starts last season. That’s trending poorly. To truly lead, you need to be on the field. It makes me sad, but it’s time for the Broncos to tell Ware thanks for everything and move on. Jhabvala: I agree, but I hope you’re wrong. If you can ask Peyton Manning to take a significant pay cut then all bets are off. But think back to the Broncos’ Super Bowl run, when Ware wasn’t fully healthy (back), but had 3.5 sacks for a loss of 40 yards and 12 quarterback hits in three games. Think back to how he helped Miller, as well was Shane Ray and Shaquil Barrett. Yes, the Broncos have depth on the edge, but they don’t have that true leader in the locker room. Not yet and not without Ware. And when his body cooperates, Ware is still one of the most feared pass-rushers. Elway has said he wants to ...

What Losing Terrell Mcclain Would Do To Cowboys; Why D-ware's Return To Dallas Isn't Likely

... The Cowboys can't count on an edge rusher being available at the bottom of the first round, and it would take a king's ransom to move up in the draft to take one of premier players. So I'm expecting the team to continue what it did in 2016 when it targeted guys like Cedric Thornton and Benson Mayowa. They can also re-sign their own free agents, like Jack Crawford. Not splashy, but guys to fortify the rotation at defensive end. Q: De Marcus Ware is looking like a reasonably priced option. Would you go after him in free agency. Scales: By the time I finish typing this sentence, there could be word about De Marcus Ware re-signing with the Broncos or getting a new deal someplace other than Dallas. But Ware met with John Elway and Broncos new head coach Vance Joseph on Tuesday. The most likely scenario is for him to stay in Denver. They are acutely aware of his recent injury history (back/arm), so they have product knowledge. If they think he's healthy enough to bring back, then they'll do it if the price is right. Because of ...

Green Bay Packers Free Agents Fits

... not need to be an elite pass rusher. He just needs to be a rotational pass rusher which is something the Green Bay Packers need. The Packers are now in the offseason and there’s a lot of work to be done to get ready for next season. Make sure you’re in the loop – take five seconds to Sign up for our FREE Packers newsletter now. There has been reports that Julius Peppers , who just turned 37, will not return to the Packers next season. This gives the Packers an opportunity to re-sign Nick Perry and give Ware a chance to fill in for Peppers. Ware has played in the 3-4 scheme throughout his entire career with the Cowboys and Broncos, so coming to the Packers would be an easy transition. Here's a closer look at Ware. 2016 stats: 10 games, 15 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble. Pro Football Focus ranked Ware as the 44 th best free agent in the NFL. Here's what PFF had to say about Ware. Injuries are a major factor, but when he is on the field, De Marcus Ware can still bring the heat off the edge. Even in 2016, Ware recorded five sacks and 26 total QB pressures from just 213 pass-rushing snaps. He ...