In the latest proof of a sucker being born every minute, first-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has decided to spoil his locker room chemistry by signing receiver Brandon “Laryngitis” Lloyd.
The moody, unproductive receiver was arguably the biggest bust of the Redskins’ post-Jeff George era. Transfixed by Lloyd’s athleticism, Dan Snyder, Vinny Cerrato and Joe Gibbs traded for him in 2006 without seemingly checking with anyone in San Francisco who could’ve told the Redskins’ brass that he had no work ethic and was hated by his teammates, coaches and the media that covered the 49ers.
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The same scenario soon unfolded in Washington, which dumped him after two worthless seasons during which he never scored a touchdown.
Lloyd, who turns 28 next month, sort of resuscitated his career last year in Chicago under offensive coordinator Ron Turner, his coach at Illinois, with 26 catches for 364 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games.
Lloyd once excused his poor play during the Redskins’ ugly 2006 season by saying he played better for winners. Trouble is that he has never played for one during his seven NFL season. And with his addition, the Broncos have sealed another season out of the playoffs.
— David Elfin
