CB Florence lands in Denver: A crowded field of cornerbacks didn't deter veteran free agent Drayton Florence from picking the Denver Broncos as his new team. The Broncos have strengthened their defensive backfield this offseason, also bringing aboard veteran Tracy Porter to play with perennial Pro Bowler Champ Bailey. And they drafted Arizona State cornerback Omar Bolden in the fourth round to compete with holdovers Chris Harris, Tony Carter, Syd'Quan Thompson and Cassius Vaughn. Florence is a 10th-year pro whose release from the Bills was regarded as a mild surprise. He had 45 starts in 46 games during his three-year stint with Buffalo. But the versatile veteran was slated to make $4 million in base salary this season. Florence had seven of his 17 career interceptions with Buffalo. He spent his first five NFL seasons with San Diego, followed by a year in Jacksonville before signing with the Bills in 2009. Another factor that helped Denver land Florence is that he played for Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio his one season in Jacksonville, where Del Rio was the head coach. "Yes, the familiarity always is good when you've played for somebody and you know how they work," Florence said. "The system, the language is going to be familiar." (Updated 05/11/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Florence has put up numbers adequate enough to warrant use as a one-week replacement DB in Fantasy leagues, but he needs regular playing time first. He might end up as the Broncos' nickelback, which isn't a bad thing. He might be worth plucking off waivers again in 2012. (Updated 05/11/2012).
The Bills have released cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence had 50 tackles last year with 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble and three interceptions with one going back to the house. Florence has put up numbers adequate enough to warrant use as a one-week replacement DB in Fantasy leagues. He should see an opportunity to start again in this league and might be worth plucking off waivers again in 2012. (Updated 5/4/12)
