Broncos Rookie QB Ryan Katz Willing to do "Whatever it Takes"

Undrafted, unappreciated and undervalued, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Ryan Katz is fighting to just make the practice squad unit in Denver. Undaunted, Katz is staying focused, stating that he is willing to do "whatever it takes."

"Honestly, I’m a competitor and I want to play—that’s the reason I’m out here," Katz said after practice earlier in the week. "I just have to stay in it, that’s what coach tells me, ‘You just gotta stay in it,’ and keep learning. Even though I’m not getting that many reps, I have to stay ready because at any moment my name could be called."

Katz (6'1", 217 pounds) joined the team out of San Diego State following April's draft. Read my complete story on the rookie quarterback at MileHighReport.com.

Allotting Broncos' 2013 Cap Room to Ryan Clady and Sylvester Williams

Earlier today, the Denver Post's Jeff Legwold confirmed that center Dan Koppen's one-year deal is worth the veteran minimum of $940,000.  That puts Denver's remaining 2013 cap room at around $10,506,000.

Still to be signed by the team are rookie defensive tackle Sylvester Williams and Pro Bowl left tackle Ryan Clady.  At first glance, signing both players and still having cap room to spare sound like a difficult task, but it can easily be accomplished.

Last year, the Broncos were negotiating a contract with Clady in the range of five years and a total value of $50 million, but negotiations stalled and the two sides were unable to strike a deal.  Since then, the market for left tackles has dramatically decreased, as has Clady's value.

In hindsight, Clady and his agent should have jumped to sign for $50 million a year ago.