The Broncos, who won Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999, finished 11-5 last season before being eliminated in the playoffs by the Baltimore Ravens. It was sort of a compromise. It is nice to be going back to a winning situation like what we had in San Francisco, especially after going through last season and experiencing what it was like to lose. Though he was seeking a long-term deal, Woodall claimed he wasn't disappointed with the way things turned out. The market was obviously not as strong as I would have liked, but signing for one year gives me a chance to show this team, and the others, what I am capable of for next season.
Short term can lead to long term.
Contracts aren't guaranteed anyway, and you can always get hurt. Woodall's father, the Rev. Robert Woodall of Carlisle, said he was pleased his son would have another chance to reach the Super Bowl. Now he's been with two great teams. He was very relaxed about the whole thing. When I asked him what he thought of Denver, he said, 'It's a little cold out there, but it's a great team.