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Bucktastic
Troy Smith for HEISMAN
All I can really say is.......AWE. TOO BAD.
Broncos to release Maurice Clarett
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ESPN.com
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Maurice Clarett's gamble for the big dollars in the NFL failed for a second time. The Denver Broncos informed Clarett on Sunday that he is being released.
Mike Shanahan surprised the league by using a third-round draft choice on the former Ohio State running back in the final selection of the round. The Broncos coach thought he had the cutback style of running that fit in one of the league's best running systems.
As it turned out, Shanahan made a mistake and didn't want to waste time admitting it. With Tuesday's deadline for cutting the roster to 65 looming, Clarett, who never made the field in three preseason games, was let go.
Clarett first gambled that he could beat the NFL in court after applying despite not being three years out of high school. The case failed and Clarett had to sit out and wait until the 2005 season to get his chance to turn pro.
Clarett's second gamble was on his contract. He felt he was a first-round choice and wanted a contract similar to what a first-rounder would receive. To accomplish that, he tried to do get that contract with incentives. The four-year deal he pushed for included no signing bonus.
The Broncos were willing to give him a $410,000 signing bonus, but Clarett opted to push that money into workout bonuses in 2006 through 2008. Clarett agreed to only a $230,000 base salary in 2005. If he put up good numbers, Clarett had the opportunity to make $7 million over the four years of his contract.
By releasing him, the Broncos won't take any cap hit. It also appears unlikely that they would sign him to their practice squad although that remains an option if Shanahan is interested.
For the moment, the Broncos are three deep in halfbacks. Mike Anderson is expected to be the opening day starter. Tatum Bell should be the backup, and Shanahan likes what he sees from former Giants No. 1 pick Ron Dayne.
Despite his failure in Denver, Clarett should receive some interest from other teams although it is likely teams may not want to claim his four-year contract. There is a 24-hour waiver claim period that begins Monday when he goes on the league waiver wire. If he is cleared by Tuesday at 4 p.m., Clarett is eligible to sign with any team in the league.
John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.
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Broncos to release Maurice Clarett
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ESPN.com
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Maurice Clarett's gamble for the big dollars in the NFL failed for a second time. The Denver Broncos informed Clarett on Sunday that he is being released.
Mike Shanahan surprised the league by using a third-round draft choice on the former Ohio State running back in the final selection of the round. The Broncos coach thought he had the cutback style of running that fit in one of the league's best running systems.
As it turned out, Shanahan made a mistake and didn't want to waste time admitting it. With Tuesday's deadline for cutting the roster to 65 looming, Clarett, who never made the field in three preseason games, was let go.
Clarett first gambled that he could beat the NFL in court after applying despite not being three years out of high school. The case failed and Clarett had to sit out and wait until the 2005 season to get his chance to turn pro.
Clarett's second gamble was on his contract. He felt he was a first-round choice and wanted a contract similar to what a first-rounder would receive. To accomplish that, he tried to do get that contract with incentives. The four-year deal he pushed for included no signing bonus.
The Broncos were willing to give him a $410,000 signing bonus, but Clarett opted to push that money into workout bonuses in 2006 through 2008. Clarett agreed to only a $230,000 base salary in 2005. If he put up good numbers, Clarett had the opportunity to make $7 million over the four years of his contract.
By releasing him, the Broncos won't take any cap hit. It also appears unlikely that they would sign him to their practice squad although that remains an option if Shanahan is interested.
For the moment, the Broncos are three deep in halfbacks. Mike Anderson is expected to be the opening day starter. Tatum Bell should be the backup, and Shanahan likes what he sees from former Giants No. 1 pick Ron Dayne.
Despite his failure in Denver, Clarett should receive some interest from other teams although it is likely teams may not want to claim his four-year contract. There is a 24-hour waiver claim period that begins Monday when he goes on the league waiver wire. If he is cleared by Tuesday at 4 p.m., Clarett is eligible to sign with any team in the league.
John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.
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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
Lydell also got cut by the Chargers, FWIW. KFFL has most of the cuts on their page.
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Perfect140
Banned
It's a shame
It is very sad that a guy with such potential, let his ego get bigger than his talent. He annointed himself "King" and tried testing the NFL, and then lost his case. He had 2 years off before the draft to get himself into great physical shape, but instead he relaxed and took it easy, assuming he would stay in shape and that he would not lose the God-Given talent he had. But then the NFL Combine came around and he ran a 4.8 and was projected as a late-round pick, or a free-agent pickup. He was given the benefit of the doubt, and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Denver Broncos, who are known for the great system for rushing. Unfortunately his sorry attitude caught up with him. It's a shame that such a great athlete threw his career down the drain.
It is very sad that a guy with such potential, let his ego get bigger than his talent. He annointed himself "King" and tried testing the NFL, and then lost his case. He had 2 years off before the draft to get himself into great physical shape, but instead he relaxed and took it easy, assuming he would stay in shape and that he would not lose the God-Given talent he had. But then the NFL Combine came around and he ran a 4.8 and was projected as a late-round pick, or a free-agent pickup. He was given the benefit of the doubt, and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Denver Broncos, who are known for the great system for rushing. Unfortunately his sorry attitude caught up with him. It's a shame that such a great athlete threw his career down the drain.
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buckeyeboy
Still fortitudinous
Shanahan was such an idiot for using a 3rd round pick on that guy. It's no wonder he hasn't done anything with the Broncos since Elway left town.
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Here's hoping that Clarrett can latch onto another team and keep himself occupied so we don't have to endure four months of him not having anything else to do aside from talking to Tom Friend.
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BuckeyePride
All-Ohio
Bye-bye Buckeye: Broncos to release Clarett
Enough is enough from these f**ckers at espn.
Enough is enough from these f**ckers at espn.
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FookMichiganTGJ
RATT AND ROLL
haha i hope that dumb motherfucker still thinks he can play football
Fuck Maurice
Fuck Maurice
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KretchBuck
Crusader
I am not surprised by this to say the least. His career is not over yet but it is really close. I keep thinking that after each one of these events happen he will learn humility but that will never happen.
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ysubuck
Be water my friend.
I think this is beautiful. Karma is a motherfucker, ain't it Mo?
Now all we have to do is wait for the tell all book. It's coming, don't think that it isn't. He'll be on Steven A. Smith's show promoting the book. The heads at espin will be talking about it. It's coming. I'm saying around this time next year if not sooner. Also look for the lawsuit against Ohio State to come sometime soon as well. Mo needs to try and get paid somehow. It's not going to be through football.
Clarett isn't going to catch on anywhere. He showed absolutely nothing. I watched the Broncos game last night and the announcers were talking about Clarett and Shanahan. Shanahan stated (according to the announcers) that the only thing more disappointing than Clarett's absolute lack of a work ethic was his inability to develop any type of relationship with his team mates.
Unfortunately for us Ohio State fans, all this guy has to fall back on is his career at Ohio State.
Now all we have to do is wait for the tell all book. It's coming, don't think that it isn't. He'll be on Steven A. Smith's show promoting the book. The heads at espin will be talking about it. It's coming. I'm saying around this time next year if not sooner. Also look for the lawsuit against Ohio State to come sometime soon as well. Mo needs to try and get paid somehow. It's not going to be through football.
Clarett isn't going to catch on anywhere. He showed absolutely nothing. I watched the Broncos game last night and the announcers were talking about Clarett and Shanahan. Shanahan stated (according to the announcers) that the only thing more disappointing than Clarett's absolute lack of a work ethic was his inability to develop any type of relationship with his team mates.
Unfortunately for us Ohio State fans, all this guy has to fall back on is his career at Ohio State.
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AirForceBuck
No mercy
Then you must have heard the announcers talk about how Shanahan pulled Clarett to the sidelines 10-15 times to let Clarett know that he isnt practicing properly. That even though Clarett thought he knew how to do things, he still wasnt doing them correctly!....Clarett is such a dumbass.ysubuck said:
Also, Im sure his agents and lawyers have got to be wanting to get paid - this cant cant be the last of Clarett. Any thoughts that if he doesnt pan out in the NFL, he will try Canada or Arena ball?
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Misanthrope
Banned
Way to go, "MoC". 
Many of us can only dream of having the athletic talent this knucklehead has, and all he does is piss it away. If he's lucky, he'll get one more shot to salvage his career. Alas, it doesn't appear that he learns from his mistakes, so even if that chance comes, he'll probably screw it up, too.
Many of us can only dream of having the athletic talent this knucklehead has, and all he does is piss it away. If he's lucky, he'll get one more shot to salvage his career. Alas, it doesn't appear that he learns from his mistakes, so even if that chance comes, he'll probably screw it up, too.
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