Brandon Marshall is 1st Round Tender - Dumervil, Orton,

Now the negotiations begin, and the Broncos offer up Brandon Marshall as 1st round tender. So - is this bad? Not really because if someone steps up to take him, they will have to make an offer, and give the Bronc0s a 1st round pick in the draft. No other terms I can imagine would work, so there it is. I would say it is a sign of value for Brandon, and it is an opportunity to get a 1st rounder if they do let him go. I am giving this a 50/50 chance of happening under these terms.

Dumervil is kinda similar as a first and third round high tender. Is anyone going to step up on that? Well, probably not because again, that is a very high price on top of salary for even a great defensive player like Elvis. McDaniels and Bowlen are gambling a bit here, but if they lose their good players they are assured of getting some darn great players in return, which is what they need all over.

Orton is the same deal as Marshall. 1st round tender on him, and well, er, umm - I am not sure he is worth all that much ya know? Hey, what do I know? Then they toss Cris Kuper up there as 1st round tender as well. Ya think? Nope, I don't but there it is anyway. Lots of posturing but maybe one will move this way. Gimmie a 1st round pick will ya? Here's our Gaurd so let's see the 1st rounders here.

What about Scheffler for a 2nd round pick? Now here is an opportunity for some team, and maybe this one will be a go. My prediction about him may actually come true. If anyone makes a call on this one, the Broncos will jump on it for sure, and the guy who talks out of turn will be sent packing. He won't mind I think.

Marshall - Dumervil - Orton - Kuper - Scheffler

Now there is a pack of 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks on the table. Want to make a toothpick bet on any of these? My guess is that the Ravens just might want to go elsewhere for their new targets. However, I know this: If anyone offers up their 1st round pick and makes a big offer to Brandon, the Broncos will not match it. They will absolutely let him go!

The best talent is up for grabs and the Broncos know it is not a sign of disrespect. Most if not all of them will be here in 2010. If not, Broncos will have some great talent coming in the door. Should be an exciting trade time.