Yes, It's from Profootballtalk.com, but. . .

[TigerJ]

They are saying Monsanto Pope, fifth year DT, whose last team was Denver is paying a visit to Buffalo on Monday, KC later in the week. He started some games for Denver while Trevor Price was injured and the Denver run D didn't suffer. I wouldn't see him as a full time starter, but Bill Kollar the new D-line coach likes to rotate his linemen. Pope may at least be able to replace Bannan in a rotation.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

[Kerr]

Re: Yes, It's from Profootballtalk.com, but. . .

Interesting. Here's a guy who got lost in the whole mix of available Dts. Based on his scouting report alone, I guess he wouldn't be a bad choice. I noticed 2004 was his best year when he started for the broncos doing a pretty good job as a run defender. Another guy who's younger than 30. I guess we can leave out Buckner or Hollis because Marv is trying to find a DT under 30 to match up next to Trips.

[vicmantak]

Re: Yes, It's from Profootballtalk.com, but. . .

Broncos' Defensive Line (2006 Needs)

When Mike Shanahan decided to sign and trade for ex-Cleveland Browns lineman Michael Myers, Ebenezer Ekuban, Courtney Brown and Gerard Warren, he became the laughing stock of the NFL. Nobody believed that these Cleveland cast-off’s would amount to anything in Denver, but the proof is in the pudding. Along side Trevor Pryce, Demetrin Veal, John Engleberger and several other veterans, the “Browncos” helped lead a formidable defensive line that ranked very high in quarterback hurries and pressures, but had struggles finishing of the job and ranked among the leagues lowest in sacks. However, the pressure generated by the defensive line helped the Broncos snag 20 interceptions, which was 6th most in the league and a +8 difference from the 2004 season.

By that information, most would believe that the Broncos all is well on the defensive line, however that is not the case. Gerard Warren is due a very large signing bonus this off-season which the Broncos more than likely cannot afford due to having one of the worst predicted caps for the upcoming season. Although Trevor Pryce has been an All-Pro and voted to the Pro-Bowl on numerous occasions, his gigantic salary of nine million dollars is limiting what the Broncos can do in the off-season. If Pryce does not re-structure, Broncos fans should anticipate General Manager Ted Sundquist to once again try and trade Pryce for the third consecutive season, and if that goes to no avail, the “Pryce” may not be right for the Broncos and you could very well see him playing for another team in 2006. Demetrin Veal, who looked very impressive in his rotational role for the Broncos at DT this year is will be a free agent this year and could draw interest from several teams this off-season. If he is not re-signed, there is more than a definite need at tackle. Along with Veal, Marco Coleman and Monsanto Pope are free agents on the defensive line and are unlikely to be resigned either. In the past two years, Denver has let big name pass rushers Bertrand Berry and Reggie Hayward fine other homes via free-agency so a pass rushing threat at the end position is also a high need for the Broncos. Although Mike Myers performed well this year, it wouldn’t hurt if Denver looked into taking an under tackle or a pass rushing defensive end with one of their two first-round draft picks either.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2006/teams/broncos.html

[Michael82]

Re: Yes, It's from Profootballtalk.com, but. . .

It's a body.