Imagine a Broncos defense, struggling as it has the past four years, without its future Hall of Famer at left cornerback. It could happen as soon as next season unless the Broncos work out a new deal with Champ Bailey, who is in the final year of his contract. “Are we disappointed the Broncos have not approached us about a contract extension? Obviously, we are,†said Jack Reale, Bailey’s agent. “A player of Champ’s caliber deserves to have the option of an extended contract. This is a guy who essentially was a six-time Pro Bowler (if not for an injury in 2008) in his six years there. Anyone with any kind of football knowledge knows his skills have not diminished, as evidenced by the fact he didn’t allow one touchdown in 80 passes thrown his way last year, played in 98 percent of the snaps and remains one of the best-tackling cornerbacks in the game.†Move over, Elvis. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen’s pencil pushers will have to get creative if they want to keep both star pass rusher Elvis Dumervil and Bailey beyond the 2010 season. Source: The Denver Post
