Broncos trying to deal Warren
By Mike Klis and Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writers
Article Last Updated: 08/12/2007 11:56:59 PM MDT
San Francisco - Broncos defensive tackle Gerard Warren did not make the trip to San Francisco on Sunday as the team attempts to trade him.
Two NFL sources confirmed Warren, who started the past two seasons for the Broncos, is on the trading block. The Broncos would pick up part of his salary, which was trimmed during the offseason. Warren, who had 51 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season, became expendable because he is not considered a good fit for Jim Bates' system where tackles are to primarily leverage their position and hold the point. Warren is a tackle who can penetrate the backfield.
Should Warren be traded, Jimmy Kennedy would start alongside Sam Adams at defensive tackle. Veteran Alvin McKinley and rookie Marcus Thomas would also move up the depth chart.
Warren has been bothered by a turf toe injury that hindered him last season. However, sources confirmed health was not the reason he did not make the trip.
He likely will be traded within the week for a future draft pick.
Miami and Indianapolis are among the teams who are in need of a proven defensive tackle.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 325
Born: 07/25/1978
College: Florida
NFL Experience: 7
He fits the Cover 2 system and played solid when healthy for the Broncos. I'd offer a fifth round pick, but may go with a fourth round pick if push came to shove. The former 3rd overall pick has some talent and size.
