The split between John Lynch, the nine-time Pro-Bowl safety, and the Broncos is now official, with Lynch admitting he was unhappy with reduced playing time in his fifth year in Denver, he said Thursday afternoon.
At various points, John Lynch thought he was at peace with a potential part-time role with the Broncos. But in the end, he was wrong.
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On Thursday, the Broncos granted veteran safety John Lynch the opportunity to explore other options.
John Lynch wasn’t content playing a part-time role, not after four straight Pro Bowl seasons.
The Denver Broncos couldn’t promise him the playing time he was seeking.
So Lynch and the Broncos agreed to amicably separate.
“He wants to play every down,” coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday. “Heck, I can’t blame him. I’m not going to say that he can’t.”
It’s just not going to be with Denver, where’s he’s spent the last four seasons.
Broncos safety John Lynch walked into the team headquarters this morning and was to meet with coach Mike Shanahan before a 3:30 p.m. news conference announcing his departure.
Jim Armstrong: When it comes to John Lynch’s departure from the Broncos, the emotions come mixed. No one is glad to see Lynch leave the organization.
Several Bronco receivers proved that Brandon Marshall isn’t the team’s only big-play receiver. Keary Colbert, Brandon Stokley, even tight end Brad Pierce, got into the action Thursday.
Mike Bell is a Houston Texan. A rookie surprise for the Denver Broncos in 2006 when he quickly rose from undrafted rookie to No. 1 tailback, Bell signed a deal Thursday in time for afternoon practice.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is giving the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre at least one more day to resolve their standoff before granting the quarterback his reinstatement.
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John Lynch caught his teammates by surprise when he received permission from coach Mike Shanahan to explore other opportunities.
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