When there's a big storm approaching, one of the staples of news coverage is going to the local supermarket to show people grabbing whatever supplies they can to ride out the weather. That's sort of what the Broncos are doing in the wake of Brandon Marshall's arm injury. They signed former Chief Samie Parker on Monday and, as reported earlier this week, are expected to finalize a deal with ex-49er Darrell Jackson today. Marshall is expected to be healthy for the start of camp but, with Parker, Jackson, Keary Colbert and Brandon Stokley, now Denver's got some cover in case he isn't ready for the opening bell. Even if Marshall is ready, they still need another starter. The Broncos approach appears to be one that favors the quantity of choices over quality.
Stokley, pencilled in as the starter, would be a better fit in his familiar third receiver role. Jackson had some great seasons with the Seahawks but his one year in San Francisco was a disaster and there's been very little interest in him around the league. Colbert never built on a solid rookie year with Carolina and Parker is nothing more than a depth player.
When those storms end and the damage is less than the worst case scenario, people are left with a surplus of unwanted condensed milk in the pantry. The Broncos seem like they are in the same situation. It's good to be prepared but better to be well-stocked in advance.




