The Broncos went back to Tempe.
A day after Denver drafted Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler, the front office plucked another player from the Arizona State campus in defensive back Omar Bolden.
A four-year starter, the 5-foot-10, 202-pound Bolden missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in a spring practice. But he said he is healthy and ready to go.
“Oh yeah, I’ve got (my speed) back,” Bolden said in a conference call. “I’m ready to play, ready to compete.”
Despite his injury, Bolden was still named a team captain his last year and earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in the Arizona State weight room.
His main position was cornerback in college, but the Broncos could also use him as a punt returner.
“I love returning the ball,” Bolden said. “I played running back in high school so anytime I can get my hands on the ball, I enjoy it. I take pride in doing it.”
-Kenny Legan
Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Omar Bolden
BB has had GREAT success in the draft, but he knows how to keep his Ammo up… (Seymour for a first) etc, etc… he has a higher percentage of picks that make it than almost anyone… it’s why he still has the same job…
Im not taking anything away from BB, but what would be his legacy if he hadn’t gotten lucky with Brady??
if if’s and but’s where candy and nuts we’d all have full bellies OT…
He drafted Brady… (Biggest steal ever, Maybe)… look at the TE’s he got last year… and two in the same year… I know he is not popular but BB is a football mastermind…
and that football Mastermind has the exact philosophy of our FO and that has me worried…
Granted, many ways to skin a cat… but I think our Knife is not the sharpest in the drawer….
exact opposit*
opposite* LOL Spluh….
***new Blog***
LOL!
Football mastermind yes, draft genius, not so much.. Of course he’s had some hits, like everyone, but if you look at the percentage of success when looking at the number of picks, it’s nothing to write home about.
To confirm this point, take a look at all the FA’s they’ve had to sign: Hayneswoth, Moss, Lloyd, Chad Johnson, etc, etc.. If he was such a draft genius he wouldn’t need those FA signings like the Giants, Steelers, and Packers
I see your point, but the fact is most of those guys were character issues… that they took a flier on and have never relied on as contributors… Haynes and Ocho for sure… Moss did awesome there…
Branch was his pick… Superbowl MVP that they got a ransom for and then got him back!!!
Brandon boykin would of been a much better fit especially on kick returns, but I guess this guy is good too