Twitter Takedown: Fans react to the Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos “Faxgate” debacle

coloradogamedayr | March 15, 2013 at 6:27 pm | 1 Comment

Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92) reacts to the win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Ravens 34-17. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

Generally speaking, the Madness of March applies to frenzy of a jillion college basketball games all unfolding on several different channels and going on during all hours of the day.

However, on Friday, and in the midst of some intense conference tournament games, the NFL may have brought the nation the most maddening story of the day.

At least, extremely maddening for the Denver Broncos, studly defensive end Elvis Dumervil, and his hapless agent.

To make a very long story extremely short (but not 140-characters short, that’s coming momentarily), Dumervil had reportedly agreed to take a pay cut, bringing his 2013 salary from $12 million down to eight. The move was going to save the team enough money to help it squeeze under the salary cap.

Now, the team will be saving the entire dollar figure, because Dumervil has been cut. He was supposed to have a fax with his signature on it into the Broncos’ offices by 4 p.m. Eastern, but it was not there until 4:07, and that seven-minute difference makes him a free agent.

Seriously.

Obviously, sports fans everywhere hardly know what to make of the situation. Those poor Broncos-loving souls were celebrating the signing of Wes Welker just yesterday and now this.

Luckily, Twitter exists, and again, luckily, folks took to the site to try to sort it all out.

Enjoy…

Elvis Dumervil’s contract not filed with NFL in time. Dumervil released, as Denver Post released.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2013

“Elvis, forgive me. My pager is blowing up right now,” said Dumervil’s agent, as his Furby and Big Mouth Billy Bass croon in the background. — Conor Dorney (@cdorney) March 15, 2013

Oh wow, this Elvis Dumervil thing is crazy!! Kids at home…. This is what happens when you wait till the last minute to turn in your work!! — R to the K (@LaCaptainKey) March 15, 2013

@iamteramarie Dumervil tried to pull a fast one on #Elway #Broncos

— Incarcerated Bob IBN (@incarceratedbob) March 15, 2013

@darkslider33 apparently Dumervil didn’t get his contract faxed on time by agent so he’s released????? WTF is that about

— NurseBeckett (@iNURSELISA) March 15, 2013

I’m stunned. Can’t believe it went down this way… “@rootsports_dg: This #Dumervil fiasco is very strange to say the least…stay tuned” — Charlie Buss (@TheRealCBuss) March 15, 2013

@rug_phd12 shouldn’t the Pack sign Dumervil just to give Elway and the Broncos a big FU for the way they cheated to win SB32 @hillesland358 — Sean Woxland (@SeanWox) March 15, 2013

“@peterburnsradio: PIC: #Broncos front office staff awaiting fax from Dumervil’s agent at 2:02pm—>twitpic.com/cbmt7n” Ha! Awesome!

— Michelle Beisner (@MichelleBeisner) March 15, 2013

The #fax has left the building.Right?What???It hasn’t?#dumervil #dumbervil #agentwanted

— Jon Rappoport (@jonrap) March 15, 2013

We cut Dumervil! What! So pissed — Joel Bracken (@BrackCity) March 15, 2013

Dang, done lost dumervil. — Chelsea(@papaphobia_93) March 15, 2013

Ok @mikeklis broke down the Elvis Dumervil & Broncos situation. His agent in deep shit. Elvis bout to lose millions & the Broncos are tight

— Shaina Auxilly (@Shay_Marie) March 15, 2013

“@adamschefter: Elvis Dumervil’s contract not filed with NFL in time. Dumervil released, as Denver Post released.” This is hysterical

— Andy Odenbach (@THEEODENBACH) March 15, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Dumervil fires agent via carrier pigeon. — Lavante (@SKingKarizma) March 15, 2013

Dumervil’s agent just got the telegraph that he’s been fired. He’s winding up the Model-T to go see what the fuss is about. #Broncos #NFL — Mav Taylor(@indirectsnap) March 15, 2013

Elvis Dumervil released by Denver because of a snafu with a fax machine. Who the hell uses a fax in 2013?

— Cliff Saunders (@cliffsaunders) March 15, 2013

#Broncos – ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING. Dumervil is released by the Broncos due to his agent failing to fax through papers on time #NFL

— NFL News (@NFL_NewsUK) March 15, 2013

Who is to blame for Elvis Dumervil’s contract debacle…dinkleburg — DonnyRay#13 (@DonnyRay13) March 15, 2013

“@myhawksofly: @nwprosports I’d set it at 7.5” the over under on number pieces Dumervil’s agent’s fax machine is in. — Brett Bivens (@NWProSports) March 15, 2013

If I was dumervil I would literally kill my agent

— Raymond (@20sandshit) March 15, 2013

Giants need to jump all over Elvis Dumervil asap

— Mike (@Mike__Nap) March 15, 2013

Dumervil’s agent makes me want to cry. This is when you shouldn’t procrastinate. #broncos #contractblunder — Breanna Williams (@BreWilliams) March 15, 2013

Awesome. #gameon RT @mikegarafolo: Just spoke Elvis Dumervil’s agent. He’s pointing the finger back at the Broncos. — Aaron Nagler (@Aaron_Nagler) March 15, 2013

Daaamn right! Other teams wouldn’tRT @arrowheadaddict: I am just saying, I could live with watching a Hali, Houston, Dumervil pass rush.

— Tony Hines (@TonyTouch06) March 15, 2013

lol at that Elvis Dumervil story. A fax machine? In 2013? Next up, Broncos typewriters need replacement

— Aaron (@finnns2003) March 15, 2013

Hold up Elvis Dumervil got released by the #Broncos because of what? A Fax Blunder? Are you freakin kidding me? — LaRon Hickman (@LHNetwork) March 15, 2013

I am completely floored by the Dumervil thing. Holy S! — Marty Kenton (@Pohibear) March 15, 2013

I smell a rat in the Dumervil deal. WTH is going on? And what Happened w/Freeney. At work. Lost

— NurseBeckett (@iNURSELISA) March 15, 2013

Dumervil better get Bob Sugar on the phone #nfl

— Coach Betta Style (@CoachBettaStyle) March 15, 2013

Heard about Dumervil fiasco on the radio.@nfl should accept @instagram of contracts.The 1990s called.They want their tech back. — Alli Breton (@allibreton) March 15, 2013

The ESPN 30 for 30 on #FaxGate will be incredible if Dumervil doesn’t end up on #Broncos. — Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsRadio) March 15, 2013

“@claytonespn: The Broncos save $8.754 million of cap room by Dumervil’s release. But they lose the player.” Uh oh @bvaccaro30 pissed

— Robbie Ducc (@DuccMasters24) March 15, 2013

Wow this Elvis Dumervil situation is so stupid for the Broncos and Dumervil

— Charles McDonald (@OddCharles7) March 15, 2013

Elvis Dumervil’s Agent….Elvis DUMBERvil’s Agent. Am I rite?

— Tammeh Treymayne (@Mrs__NBA) March 15, 2013

If Miami signs Dumervil too I’m gonna burn a LeBron James jersey in the street just because.

— Ryan (@RyInCBus) March 15, 2013

this Elvis Dumervil situation will go down as one of the biggest debacles in NFL history if he signs elsewhere.

— Lionel Bienvenu (@lionelbienvenu) March 15, 2013