Broncos release K Matt Prater

hagan714 · 10-03-2014, 06:11 PM

go for it.

hagan714 · 10-03-2014, 07:34 PM

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints are among the teams that could use an upgrade at kicker.

Matt Prater released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com

WillSaints81 · 10-03-2014, 07:45 PM

Please not Detroit. He won't help them at all.

RailBoss · 10-03-2014, 08:10 PM

Report: Matt Prater to be suspended four games
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on August 24, 2014, 4:23 AM EDT

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater is set to be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season after violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, Prater violated the policy due to an alcohol-related offense. He had been in the league’s alcohol program since being charged with a DUI in 2011.

“I’ve made some mistakes,” Prater said. “I’m accepting full responsibility. I’ll learn from it and come back a better person. I want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, the Broncos’ organization and the fans.”

Prater is not expected to appeal the suspension.

bobdog86 · 10-03-2014, 10:15 PM

Wonder if he can tackle?

NOLA54 · 10-03-2014, 11:30 PM

Don't hesitate!

WHODATINCA · 10-03-2014, 11:37 PM

He has been in the league's alcohol program for 3 years? And, he is in violation this year again. Hmmmm.....sounds like a dicey business decision to me.

saintsfan1976 · 10-04-2014, 05:57 AM

Welcome to New Orleans Matt - there's no such thing as Alcohol "Problems" down here!

SmashMouth · 10-04-2014, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints are among the teams that could use an upgrade at kicker.

Matt Prater released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com

Broncos fans are much more upset than happy that he is gone. This move is also about cap dollars. That being said, if he can come down on his salary requirements and control the after work drinking, he could be an upgrade.

hagan714 · 10-04-2014, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Broncos fans are much more upset than happy that he is gone. This move is also about cap dollars. That being said, if he can come down on his salary requirements and control the after work drinking, he could be an upgrade.

never understood the issue with drinking myself when you make this much money and play in new orleans. the cab and limo companies would be happy to take care of the players and keep them out of trouble. priority passengers still i think. so new orleans would be perfect.

god knows he would not be first saints player baby sat

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints are among the teams that could use an upgrade at kicker. Matt Prater released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Please not Detroit. He won't help them at all.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Report: Matt Prater to be suspended four games Posted by Curtis Crabtree on August 24, 2014, 4:23 AM EDT Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater is set to be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season after violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, Prater violated the policy due to an alcohol-related offense. He had been in the league’s alcohol program since being charged with a DUI in 2011. “I’ve made some mistakes,” Prater said. “I’m accepting full responsibility. I’ll learn from it and come back a better person. I want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, the Broncos’ organization and the fans.” Prater is not expected to appeal the suspension.

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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater He has been in the league's alcohol program for 3 years? And, he is in violation this year again. Hmmmm.....sounds like a dicey business decision to me.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,538 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Welcome to New Orleans Matt - there's no such thing as Alcohol "Problems" down here! CharityMike likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,998 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Originally Posted by hagan714 The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints are among the teams that could use an upgrade at kicker. Matt Prater released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com Broncos fans are much more upset than happy that he is gone. This move is also about cap dollars. That being said, if he can come down on his salary requirements and control the after work drinking, he could be an upgrade. hagan714 likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Originally Posted by SmashMouth Broncos fans are much more upset than happy that he is gone. This move is also about cap dollars. That being said, if he can come down on his salary requirements and control the after work drinking, he could be an upgrade. never understood the issue with drinking myself when you make this much money and play in new orleans. the cab and limo companies would be happy to take care of the players and keep them out of trouble. priority passengers still i think. so new orleans would be perfect. god knows he would not be first saints player baby sat SmashMouth likes this.
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