johnsmith
08-13-2008, 04:12 PM
but I guess I'll have too.
Lynch cozing up with Patriots
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 08/13/2008 12:47:07 PM MDT
Denver Broncos John Lynch at Dove Valley on the day he said goodbye to Broncos fans, Thursday, July 31, 2008. (THE DENVER POST | John Leyba)John Lynch is not finished pursuing a second Super Bowl ring.
A Broncos' veteran safety until he asked for his release two weeks ago, Lynch visited with the New England Patriots Tuesday and is taking his physical today, an NFL source confirmed.
It makes sense. The Patriots, prohibitive favorites in the AFC, are a team that loves veterans, especially on defense. In going 18-0 last season before losing Super Bowl XLII, the Patriots started linebacker Junior Seau, who turned 39 during the playoffs last season, linebacker Tedy Bruschi, 35, and safety Rodney Harrison, who turns 36 in December.
Lynch turns 37 in September, so he's the Pats' kind of player. When he became a free agent after the 2003 season, Lynch nearly signed with New England but instead chose Denver. He played four seasons with the Broncos and showed up to training camp for his fifth. But early in training camp, Lynch realized he would only be a part-time player in Denver.
When in explaining his release, Lynch said only his situation with the Broncos "didn't feel right."
It appears now Lynch wanted an opportunity to pursue a Super Bowl and on the eve of camp, he didn't sound confident of the Broncos' chances.
"More important than other people's expectations is what we feel like we can do," Lynch said. "And in a sense, expectations even within this building is, you just don't know."
The Broncos play at New England on Oct. 20, a Monday night game.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or [email protected].
Lynch cozing up with Patriots
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 08/13/2008 12:47:07 PM MDT
Denver Broncos John Lynch at Dove Valley on the day he said goodbye to Broncos fans, Thursday, July 31, 2008. (THE DENVER POST | John Leyba)John Lynch is not finished pursuing a second Super Bowl ring.
A Broncos' veteran safety until he asked for his release two weeks ago, Lynch visited with the New England Patriots Tuesday and is taking his physical today, an NFL source confirmed.
It makes sense. The Patriots, prohibitive favorites in the AFC, are a team that loves veterans, especially on defense. In going 18-0 last season before losing Super Bowl XLII, the Patriots started linebacker Junior Seau, who turned 39 during the playoffs last season, linebacker Tedy Bruschi, 35, and safety Rodney Harrison, who turns 36 in December.
Lynch turns 37 in September, so he's the Pats' kind of player. When he became a free agent after the 2003 season, Lynch nearly signed with New England but instead chose Denver. He played four seasons with the Broncos and showed up to training camp for his fifth. But early in training camp, Lynch realized he would only be a part-time player in Denver.
When in explaining his release, Lynch said only his situation with the Broncos "didn't feel right."
It appears now Lynch wanted an opportunity to pursue a Super Bowl and on the eve of camp, he didn't sound confident of the Broncos' chances.
"More important than other people's expectations is what we feel like we can do," Lynch said. "And in a sense, expectations even within this building is, you just don't know."
The Broncos play at New England on Oct. 20, a Monday night game.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or [email protected].