Comments on: A Crop Of New Players

By: IceManGary

IceManGary — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:28:33 +0000

It will take several years before we will know how this draft was. Same for last year’s class. The verdict is pretty much in on the McDaniel drafts. In the 2009 Draft the only keepers were Knowshon Moreno, Robert Ayers and David Bruton. In 2010
the keepers were Demaryius Thomas, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Eric Decker, Syd’Quan Thompson. Average players or possible pro bowlers? Only time will tell. The last three years that Shanahan drafted (2006, 2007 & 2008), I think proved to be extremely good drafts. One could argue that 2006 was one of the Bronco’s best draft classes ever. Cutler, Scheffler, Marshall, Dumervil, and Kuper. What a draft class. You’re lucky if you get one or two gems in a draft. Some drafts you don’t get any. Obviously it depends on who is doing the drafting. Going back even further the draft classes under coach John Ralston were some of the best in the history of the Broncos. EFX have two drafts under their belts. Let’s review in a couple of years and we’ll know a lot more. I’m willing to give the benefit of the doubt for now. No need to get overly excited nor negative at this point.

By: ScalptheChiefs

ScalptheChiefs — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:55:17 +0000

Mike I agree with your article 100%!! I dont see how anyone can say for sure whether we did good or not and I for one could care less how they look on paper… Really, I would wait 2 full seasons before I consider anyone we selected a “reach”… Exciting times to be had in Bronco Country! I just can not wait to see number 18 slinging it all over the field!!!

By: sndvl

sndvl — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:22:02 +0000

If DeCastro is the guy that ElFoXaRio really wanted at 25…then I’m ecstatic we ended up with Wolfe Blitzer (that’s awesome)!

I find it hilarious that we debated for months how Pittsburgh wouldn’t pass on Hightower and he wouldn’t fall to us…instead, the guy they got was the guy that was targeted by us. In a word, ironic!

Broncos Country Strong 2012!

By: OrangeTsunami

OrangeTsunami — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:18:19 +0000

Great overview SW! Well, the work day is coming to a close here (very slow day if you hadn’t noticed), and I think I’ve done enough damage in here for one day… Lol

By: SWBronco

SWBronco — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:01:43 +0000

I found this article to be a fairly accurate and fair assessment of the picks.

http://www.rantsports.com/denver-broncos/2012/05/01/2012-nfl-draft-denver-broncos-make-use-if-rounds-2-6/

By: MarshMelo15

MarshMelo15 — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:56:52 +0000

That would be just plain stupid IMO…..

By: MarshMelo15

MarshMelo15 — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:56:04 +0000

NO WAY BROCK WEARS #7!!!! THERE IS ONLY ONE #7, AND ALWAYS WILL BE!!!!

By: alaskanbronco06

alaskanbronco06 — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:48:23 +0000

TRB 1-19 can be worn for QBs. He wore 17 but 17 is currently Andre Caldwells # and the reports came about because of that reason and cause Brock was Elways pick.

By: OrangeTsunami

OrangeTsunami — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:47:03 +0000

You know I’m just messing with ya.. Think I’m having withdrawals from the draft, and I’m begining to come into the realization that there will be little football news for a while……

This caught my eye from espn:

“In an Insider piece, Mel Kiper thinks Denver will get an immediate impact from defensive tackle Derek Wolfe and running back Ronnie Hillman.”

By: 1nOnlyTRB

1nOnlyTRB — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:46:43 +0000

Doubt it as well. Only reason Tripuka made an exception was because it was gonna be a future hall of famer wearing it (even tho we don’t know if he will be the same caliber here). Also as has been previously stated. Elway has a big ego. Like most athletes, especially successful ones. Doubt it. If it was luck he might consider it but Brock is such a Toss up I doubt it. besides why are we talkign about Elways 7? Brock wore 17 in college. Maybe I just don’t know where the numbers stop for the QB position. Anyway,

Later days, TRB