Sauerbrun's return still possible

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Sauerbrun's return still possible

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Sauerbrun's return still possible
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 04/11/2007 12:19:46 AM MDT


The Broncos haven't necessarily lost the chance to bring back veteran punter Todd Sauerbrun.

The NFL Players Association is fighting a technicality in the original contract Sauerbrun signed with the New England Patriots in December. If he wins the grievance, Sauerbrun will become a free agent and can sign with any NFL team. Sauerbrun has made it known his preference is to play for the Broncos.

Sauerbrun agreed to a one-year contract with Denver on April 3. The deal was matched by the Patriots, who had the right of first refusal. The unusual clause was written into the contract Sauerbrun signed with the Patriots. However, the NFLPA will argue how the language was presented in the contract, said a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

The grievance is planned to be heard in Boston next week. A ruling is expected before the April 28-29 draft. The NFL Management Council will represent the Patriots in the case. Sauerbrun punted for the Broncos in 2005. They cut him last October after he served a four-game NFL suspension for using a banned substance.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_563796

[Elway=GOAT]

I hope, we can get him back. He is one of the better punters in the league. Overall solid player, but then again...Nothing bad ever happens to the Pats so who knows.

[EMB6903]

I hope, we can get him back. He is one of the better punters in the league. Overall solid player, but then again...Nothing bad ever happens to the Pats so who knows.

Until they play The Broncos atleast.

[MHZ]

A consistent punter would certainly be a nice thing to have. Ernster killed me.