Comments on: Draft Just One of Building Blocks

By: MizzouBronco

MizzouBronco — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:57:59 +0000

Thanks for giving some perspective to the Broncos off season efforts to make the team better. I think the bottom line question is whether or not the Broncos are a better team today than they were at the end of the 2011 season? I think any honest assessment would be that they are. Certainly, none of us can know for sure what the final product will look like come September, but it seems apparent to me that given the FA signings and the injury recovery of some significant players who did not participate last year, make the team better initially. Given that, the draft and UFAs can only enhance the potential to make the team even better. I have been a Bronco fan since 1964 and I have grown weary of the negative natterings on the DP’s boards. This is my first post here and I am hoping for a more intelligent and fair discussion of our team. BTW I was deeply saddened by the passing of Lonnie Wright. He was a friend of mine when we attended CSU way back when. I remember when he made the roster and how excited he was about that. What a great athelete and gentleman. Rest in peace brother.

By: Roobiscuit

Roobiscuit — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:52:48 +0000

I really don’t want to be scathing critical, particularly with my first ever post here, but isn’t this article at little too defensive and condescending? I wasn’t too concerned about the players we picked in the 2012 draft having seen the likes of TD and of course the great Karl Mecklenburg selected in the latter rounds, but this article has does the opposite of it’s stated aim.

I’m sure the 2012 guys will fill some roster spots and may even star, only time will tell. Let’s hope the pressure you felt to write this piece is a reaction to the “media” appraisal of the draft picks and not from the Broncos second guessing their own choices.

By: Big D 44

Big D 44 — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:28:48 +0000

Wiemin, I teach biology at Chaparral High School in Temecula!!!!

Go Broncos!!!!

By: Big D 44

Big D 44 — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:25:30 +0000

Very well said Mr. Saccomano. Its like some of us fans just know enough to get ourselves in trouble. We tend to know a lot about a little, maybe its just a few players from a team or a college conference we like. I for one am not a huge college fan. Sure, I love watching the big games between ranked teams but I’m no expert on ALL the talent that is out there. Therefore, I really heavily on analysts to learn about players. The one I trust most is Mayock because he seems to evaluate players fairly without some kind of personal agenda. During the draft I was taken aback by some of the moves our FO made or didn’t make. However, as I reflect and look at the players we got and the players we already have. I am very pleased. In all honesty after re-evaluating I think we got an absolute gem in Wolfe. This guy is a freakn animal. He has the size, power, attitude, and drive to cause havic in the middle which is exactly what we need. Thank you for putting things in perspective Jim. I believe in our FO!

Go Broncos!!!!!

By: DenverOranges

DenverOranges — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Great read Jim. Thanks

By: alaskanbronco06

alaskanbronco06 — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:09:50 +0000

Wiemin f it was Fairbanks than it was either Clear or Eilson. Those are the only two AF bases there. Elmendorf is actually somewhat known. It has B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers A-110 Thunderbolts AC-130 B-52 C17 plus many more according to many rumors I have heard about it not sure if its all true. Wouldnt surprise me if so much aircraft was there in case we go to war with Russia or China or something because how close Alaska is.

By: WieminCA

WieminCA — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:59:05 +0000

Leave it to Sacc to sober up the conversation – but what he says is right on … as for AF in Alaska, my son was assigned to Faribanks (I forget the base name) to fly A-10′s several years ago – we took five days to drive from Temecula, CA, to Fairbanks, in March – what a trip … however, when he got there, they wouldn’t pass the blood-pressure part of the physicval, so he ended up running the base coffee shop for a year … what a bummer .. but he and his wife really loved Alaska … vowed they’d move back there some day … don’t know how they feel about it now … for years they kept their Alaska car plates … neat – seeing all those little people trekking along …

By: alaskanbronco06

alaskanbronco06 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:56:48 +0000

Do you know what base? Elmendorf Clear of Eilson?

By: Broncos LAX

Broncos LAX — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:53:59 +0000

Damn well he wont live on base so maybe

By: alaskanbronco06

alaskanbronco06 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:44:13 +0000

Well LAX its a long ways from the Military Bases. Nearest base is 3-5 hours away.