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NFL Free Agency: Winners and Losers of Day One

By George Stockburger

Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos president and general manager John Elway before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos president and general manager John Elway before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos president and general manager John Elway before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos president and general manager John Elway before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Erik: Cleveland is an easy choice for losers, but I’m going to say the Denver Broncos. Yes, I know it’s John Elway and everybody thinks he has all the answers but there is no getting around reality. This team isn’t nearly as good as the one that won the Super Bowl. Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan are gone, and Brock Osweiler made it clear he has no wish to be their heir apparent to Peyton Manning. This is all in addition to other areas that need attention. Denver is much worse off now than they were a week ago.

Eric: The Giants are losers in my opinion. They gave money to an inconsistent CB that makes him the second highest paid corner in the league and made Vernon the highest paid DE in league history. 14 sacks in the past two seasons for Vernon. Contract doesn’t match the production.

Matt: Loser today has to be Cleveland. They lost 5 starters and got no one in return. They’ve lost key players and it’s going to take a while to bounce back. This team is in a deep and dark hole, and it’s a long climb out

Brady: Loser is obviously Cleveland who saw four starters from 2015 sign with new teams. Manziel is still on the roster. And they haven’t signed any meaningful contributors.

George: The Broncos and Browns are two teams that stand out the most. For Denver, they lose Brock Osweiler, Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan in one day and fail to add any major pieces early in the process. For Cleveland, what did you expect? Only they could lose five major starters that quickly. Hue Jackson and whomever the quarterback will be are in some deep trouble.

Sam: Broncos & Browns both got gutted today.

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