The countdown is on. The draft approaches. Let the speculation continue.
In recent days, the draft buzz surrounding USC quarterback Mark Sanchez has reached fever pitch. I’ll cut to the chase: I don’t expect Sanchez to be wearing a Broncos uniform this fall.
There are several reasons for this.
First, the Broncos need a lot of help on defense. With the twelfth and eighteenth overall picks, they could select a couple of highly rated defensive players and, hopefully, continue the rebuilding process on the defensive side off the ball.
They need a nose tackle; they need a pass rusher; they need a tough linebacker.
Second, the Broncos already have two veteran quarterbacks, Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. My belief is the Broncos are content to let those two guys compete, have one emerge as the starter, and go with that guy in 2009. Whoever doesn’t win the starting job will be one of the better back-up quarterbacks in the NFL.
Third, new Broncos’ head coach Josh McDaniels has had great success working with/developing quarterbacks that were not high-round picks, with Tom Brady and Matt Cassel being the two main examples. New England chose Brady in the sixth round in 2000 and Cassel in round seven of the 2005 draft.
Fourth, if the current quarterback situation of Orton and Simms doesn’t work out in 2009, the Broncos will still have two first round picks in 2010. Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy of Texas will be among the quarterbacks who will be available a year from now.
As talented as Sanchez is and as much as he seems to have going for him in many areas, I believe the Broncos will go in a different direction, even if somehow Sanchez is available when the twelfth pick rolls around.
So what will the Broncos do? That is the big question. Here are a few thoughts.
1) I think the Broncos will use their two first round picks. I don’t see them trading down. They already have a good stockpile of selections and they need a couple of difference-makers. Think back to last year when the Broncos took tackle Ryan Clady and wide receiver Eddie Royal with their top two picks. They turned out to be guys who came in and contributed right away.
Right now, the Broncos have three of the top 48 selections. Can you imagine three more players of similar ability joining this team? I know the draft is an inexact science but the Broncos are in position to really make some substantial improvements if they pick the right guys.
2) I believe Coach McDaniels when he says they will take the best available player at a position of need when it is the Broncos’ turn to pick so I think there will be some balance between the team taking offensive and defensive players.
At the same time, it is really hard to ignore the needs on defense. While I believe the Broncos will draft some offensive players, I believe they will do their best to shore up the defense.
Talk is flying around about Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji but it seems unlikely he will still be available at 12.
Lately, the name of LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson has come up and he seems like he could very well be a guy the Broncos are targeting. Assuming Raji is already off the board when the Broncos pick twelfth (and assuming they stay in that spot), I could easily see the Broncos taking Jackson.
3) It is always dangerous to make predictions about the draft because the unexpected always seems to happen. But here goes.
The Broncos take Tyson Jackson with the twelfth pick. Then at 18 they take either a linebacker or an offensive skill player, that is running back or wide receiver. Then in the second round, it’s back to defense, perhaps defensive tackle Ron Brace of Boston College.
With so many picks and seemingly an equal or greater number of needs, the Broncos can go in any direction. I cannot wait to see what transpires this weekend.
Time for you to weigh in. What do you think the Broncos should and what do you think they will do?
Thanks for reading. I’ll post some thoughts about whom the Broncos drafted next week.
Best,
Mike
Tags: 2009 NFL Draft
Hi Rice,
really great hear from you. I just would like to see is Broncos getting D on their first 3 picks and then get back to add some names on Offense. I really would like to see then get Jackson, since Raji won’t be around and on the 18th they should take a LB or a hybrid one that could help us like Maybin and then get Brace on the 2nd round. We would be able to start rebuilding our once powerful D. The quarterback situation will be adressed next year with McCoy, Bradford or even Tebow.
Just hope that we make a good draft this w/end.
Go Broncos!!!!!!!!
Well for one I think the broncos will definitely pick up a stout d linemen with the #12 pick. Its just to much of a gaping hole in our defensive production that absolutely must be filled in order for this hybrid thing to even begin to be effective. Im just really crossing my fingers for Raji but I think its wishful thinking. but hey, it is the draft and crazier things than a top 5 d-linemen falling to #12 have happen.
I really like the Brace idea I think he will do better in the long run with a very prosperous NFL stint at NT. Now if we can team Raji and him back up together that would be incredible, but he probably won’t. I still like the idea of a solid CB/S hybrid at the 18th pick. The biggest question I have now is with the news that the Falcons picked up Gonzales what does that do to the Cheifs draft board?
And does any one know about this rumor out of the Bills saying we’re interested in Losman if we don’t get a QB in the draft? Isn’t he a restricted free agent, I see no need to spend anything on getting him. What do you think?
I believe we should leave the qbs alone until next year. you can’t be good at everything. mcdaniels shouldn’t be taking all the credit for tom brady b/c brady was already skilled (I have watched a lot of Michigan games) before he came to the patriots. You can’t always take a late round qb and turn him into a star qb….just doesn’t work like that always. go look at brady’s combine footage he was really small i mean tiny….had no muscle definition at all….looked like your little bro in jr high. then he ran the 40 and they said it was pedestrian like…slow really slow….rich eisen could have out ran him….they never said he couldn’t throw the football tho….and that my friends is why tom brady went in the 7th! He shouldn’t have even been drafted he was so small he should have been undrafted free agent. I really want our team next year to take the best qb there is and bring in someone good and let mcd teach him up and improve his game. I still say matt cassell is a one year wonder…and saying that brady is lucky he went to ne because if he went some where else he wouldn’t have any sb wins…much less winning seasons…its the system qb for you….
Although I have absolutely no faith in chris simms and some faith in Kyle Orton I wanted us to draft Mark Sanchez but that seems to be more and more unlikely. Yet Iam excited that we are in a great position to draft some great defensive players that will definitely make an impact on our defense. YeAHHH I can’t wait til draft day lets go BRONCOS!!!
!!!FOREVER with you ORANGE & BLUE!!!
DDDDDEEEFEENNSSEE!!!
great post,
I agree 100% with you, leave the QB alone this year, McD should be able to improve the play of Orton or Simms.
I think we should draft right up the middle with the first 3, Raji at 12 if he’s there, Luga or Laurinitis at 18 and the best available Safety in the 2nd
Defensive picks need to take priority above a Qb. There needs to be selections made to improve the defense as that is the area of most needs. The offensive side can get some picks as them come up!
It will the only way were gonna move up is with the 18 and 3rd pick. Noone is biting so I think we will stay and draft what we need!
Thanks for your thoughts.
BroncosBZ…thanks to you for checking in. I really go back and forth on what I think the Broncos might do with the pick at 18. I could easily see them taking a LB or hybrid-type player as you mention. At the same time, there is a big part of me that thinks the Broncos will go with an offensive playmaker. I keep thinking about what Coach said about the offense not having everything figured out last year. Plus, so much of it depends on what other teams do. Should be fun.
eternalorangeandblue…you hit it right on about Raji…not likely to be available but possible.
bntbroncos…there has been some talk about the Broncos being interested in signing Losman, who is a free agent. I’d be a little surprised if they signed him, though. I believe the Broncos will draft a quarterback but it won’t be in the first couple of rounds and he may not have a highly recognizable name. I’m guessing their third quarterback will be a rookie they draft. But that’s just a guess.
cutler6101…see comments above. I’d be surprised if the Broncos didn’t draft a quarterback. I agree that Brady had skills before he got to New England. But he has also improved since he has been there and I think McDaniels played a part in that. I would say that Matt Cassel was probably a better player than many people thought he was before he got the opportunity to play all season, but I have to believe McDaniels and his system helped Cassel a great deal.
Also, I could be wrong but I don’t recall McDaniels himself ever taking, or even trying to take, credit for the good play of Brady or Cassel. Those of us who follow the game, fans or media, are the ones who tend to give him at least some of the credit.
dnvabroncomaniac…I would love to see the Broncos get Mark Sanchez because my opinion is he will be a darn good pro. I don’t think the Broncos can afford to draft a quarterback that high when there are other needs that far more pressing.
lynch4prez…thanks for the kind words. Interesting call on LB James Laurinitis. Also an interesting point about drafting up the middle.
47rocksurworld…I agree that defense is more of a priority than a quarterback. But I do think the Broncos will draft some offensive players.
Mike
Well looky there… cutler6101 and I agree, psh this is weird. That was a great post by the way.
So yeah we need to leave the QB situation alone for once. Although Sanchez is very good he’s not ready for the pros yet. I can’t stand it when college players don’t finish playing ball and skip out on their senior season thinking they’re ready for the NFL. Yeah that last year could most definitely make or break you but it would be totally worth that chance if it made you into something NFL worthy. Now that I’ve had my little off topic moment…
We need to go ALL defense. More than enough has been done on offense… leave it alone. Our D was the problem maker last season and even the man in the moon knows it. However, like Rice said… expect the unexpected. Its bound to happen. I’m excited for this weekend but they seriously just need to stick to getting defensive guys.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
looks like were actively persuing J.P Losman, that should officially put to rest drafting Sanchez.
Defense only please with the first 3 picks. Tyson Jackson at 12, Everette Brown at 18 and at pick 48 hope for Ron Brace. If those 3 guys are added…instantly upgraded the D and make it respectable to borderline middle of the pack, presumably. Coupled with a handful of other picks, not to mention two 1st rounders next year and this team can make a huge leap forward. Of course, who knows how the draft shakes out but wow, this is the first year of many I simply can’t wait.
Also I know someone was saying we were thinking about trading up and aquiring KC picks that way they could get rid of Gonzalez, but he was traded to the Falcons so that wont happen either.
Would you be upset with what NFL on FOX is showing as the final mock?
12. Denver — B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College, Senior
18. Denver — Rey Maualuga, LB, USC, Senior
48. Denver — Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan, Senior
79. Denver — T.J. Lang, OG, Eastern Michigan, Senior
84. Denver — Dorell Scott, DT, Clemson, Senior
114. Denver — Antoine Caldwell, C, Senior, Alabama
149. Denver — Cedric Peerman, RB, Virginia, Senior
185. Denver — John Parker Wilson, QB, Alabama, Senior
225. Denver — Terrill Byrd, DT, Cincinnati, Senior
235. Denver — Sammie Stroughter, WR, Oregon State, Senior
dlmyers not at all, though it would be a stroke of luck if Raji was there at #12. I still say for sure a DE for #12 whether its Jackson or not. As for the #18, the last mock draft had us taking DE Brown, but I wouldnt mind a LB. As for the rest of the mock draft you posted dlmyers I like us taking a S and the C.
i like the first 3 picks on that mock, dont know too much about the rest but that would be an “A” draft if thats how it turned out
dlmyers….i like the first couple of picks they have…..dorell scott might be a sleeper….the last dt we drafted from clemson did real well (nick eason) and he plays in Pittsburgh. I will look into him….
it feels kinda good mr. rice to get burnt by you but a lot of ppl have put the credit on him but I was just saying drafting a qb in the late rounds isn’t always the way to go….brady had talent and if he had a football body in the 2000 draft then I would say he would have been a late second or third round qb….he looked like a 9th grader at the combine. and he is one of the best….ONE OF THE BEST BEHIND ELWAY THAT IS
Oh and do not forget the CFA;
Antonio Davis NT Miami
Devin Moore RB Wyoming
Nader Abdallah DT Ohio State
Jeff Wolfert PK Missouri
Mr Rice thanks for addressing my question….dlmyers I like a few of your picks however I don’t expect Raji to be there and Ray at 18 I don’t think he is the best looking lb for the 3-4. 48 pick needs to be Brace he is the better NT out of BC, I know we need a S so maybe use the 18 pick and get the best DB on be board weather S or CB. At 149. Denver — Cedric Peerman, RB, Virginia, Senior…I like Coffee from bama to replace this pick (mostly looking at the scheme that McD used to run he seems the better fit). You have 185. Denver — John Parker Wilson, QB, Alabama, Senior I love this pick great upside on a sleeper. Saturday get here now!!!!GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the news that Detroit is close to signing Matt Stafford and with Kansas City trading away Tony G. I could see Denver using their two number ones to move up to K.C.’s number three slot. With St. Louis most likely taking an O-lineman with the number two pick; Denver may have the pick of the litter. It would give Denver the option of drafting Curry, Raji, or even Sanchez. If QB is still a first round want for McDaniel’s but they keep the two first round picks I could see Denver picking the big kid out of Kansas. One of the most important picks Denver has is their second round pick and I don’t see how they don’t Pick Connor Barwin, LB from Cinci. The kid could be the steal of the draft! I am glad to say that I’m over everything that the Broncos have gone through this off season. McDaniel’s is our coach; the draft is here; and I am excited to get this season underway!
Break their will to compete!
Mike in San Diego
I think if he drops to Denver(Sanchez) then they will take him. Why go all the way out there to work him out and not be wanting to draft him? We dont need to put out smoke screens so why?
Good insight Mike, and the more I think about it the more I agree with you regarding Sanchez. Too much pressure on McD to win this year, and as good as Sanchez is, drafting him doesn’t really give us the best chance at winning this year, unless he’s another Matt Ryan but how can you know? Too risky at this point.
I like the thought of adding 3 more players at the caliber of Clady and Royal. Nice!
If Cleveland takes Raji, then Orakpo might be available at #12 and that would be a great pick.
With KC’s biggest need being a solid pass rusher, I could also see them doing the unthinkable and passing on Curry and going for the other Aaron, Maybin that is. If somehow Curry is sitting there at #12 how do they pass on him?
All in all I agree, go for D this year, go for a QB next year. Saturday will be fun. Go Broncos!
First off, I LOVE the fact I’ve seen a couple people mention Devin Moore from Wyoming…GO POKES!!!!
Denver will for sure go defense with the first three picks, and then I bet there’ll be a mixture of both defense and offense with the rest. Can’t go ALL defense I don’t think.
Not completely sold on Raji…especially when people are saying he’d only play 60% of the time, but whatever….if Nolan thinks he would fit in the system, then by all means, I hope he’s there.
Get your popcorn ready…..
Go Broncos!!!
Does anyone else think we need Loui Sakoda from Utah? He can kick a 55 yarder with his eyes closed and he was one of the top punters in the nation too.
wolf95…I don’t know much about Sakoda, but if he’s that good then yeah we need to get him in to camp. Where do the “experts” say he’s slotted to get picked up in the draft?
aSharpeIdea_84….The falcons were able to turn things around cause the Falcons made the most of their off-season free agency pick ups. Remember they got Foxy and Elam to just mention a few. Also they were a good team just missing a QB at the time of the draft. So there being another Ryan out there is hard to find.
Coming in late but if BJ Raji, Brian Orakapo, are still available at #8 Broncos should trade their #1 plus #3 to move up 4 spots and select either of them. We need a difference maker who can start this season. Last year’s draft we were lucky Ryan Clady fell to #12. This year more than any we need to move up and insure we get the difference maker.
Have a great draft Coach, and good luck with all your picks.
I like Coach McDaniels philosophy… draft the best player available at the time of selection. Best wishes to Coach McDaniels, GM Xanders, and the rest of the organization.
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No man, you draft based on your needs, we need defense, although unheard of, we should draft defense all the way through, we would eventually strike gold with someone and give much needed depth to that side of the ball. The #2 ranked offense last year is still intact, with the exception of Cuthroat.
#2 offense in yards, #16 in points. BIG difference.
People don’t realize that I think not to mention we sucked in the red zone.
Our O needs work too. It’s all new now anyway, not just at QB, but coach, scheme, philosophy, everything.
Saturday will be great I’m ready to know what direction they are going.
All I have to say is:
12 – Tyson Jackson
18 – Moreno ( He will be a Bronco – Finally a franchise RB) Way too good to pass up if he is there at 18 we have nothing like him and next year you cant get one like him.
48 – Ron Brace
I think we might get McGee from A&M but ultimately I think that unless one of the top three QBs’ fall to him I think you have to wait till next year when you still have two 1st rounders and address the QB situation with Tebow who already runs your offense and you get him late in the 1st cheap or Bradford or McCoy who ever you think can lead the Franchise. I really beleive Tebow would be good for us because of his leadership character and drive to win. I think that will attract Mcdaniels because he said he likes QBs’ that have a strong desire to win. And he is already familiar with the offense.
Dont be surprised that id Harvin Drops we might get him. Mcdaniels offense has to have a dynamic slot man and Eddie is our number two guy and can be our number one guy while B Marsh is out but having Harvin would give us a dynamic threat at the slot to go with B Marsh and Eddie. We will have killer stats when it comes to YAC (yards after catch)
Tyson Jackson is being talked about at the 12 spot only because the defensive tackle group this year is weak. In any other year he’d be a second rounder. His stats and production weren’t that impressive last year with LSU. Nor is he nearly as touted as Glen Dorsey was last year whose first year with the chiefs was pretty humdrum. Peria Jerry from Ole Miss, 4 time SEC defensive player of the year, would be a better pick and he probably will be available at 18. You MUST get an impact player with that 12th pick. The Broncos should use that pick to get an outside linebacker for their 3-4 whose strength is pass rushing(assuming Raji is not available). Aaron Curry will be long gone by 12, as probably will Orakpo, but you have a great options in Everett Brown from Florida State, Maybine from Penn State and Maluaga from USC. Each of these three are more talented at their positions than Jackson.
bigvon…I think you could be on to something when it comes to Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno.
This from our colleague Adam Schefter, who does an outstanding job and is making the move from the NFL Network to ESPN. On 850 KOA on Thursday afternoon, Adam said after talking with many people and trying to put together various pieces of information, he believes the Broncos are trying to move up from 18th to the 13th, 14th or 15th range for their second pick of the first round.
Adam speculated, and he stressed it was simply his thought, the Broncos could very well be targeting Moreno with that selection.
Another idea was that the Broncos, if they like Moreno that much, could take him with the 12th pick and then take a defensive player after moving up from 18.
Even before hearing Adam today, I felt in my gut the Broncos will take an offensive player in the first round.
This is why the lead-up to the draft is so much fun. No one knows for sure how it will turn out.
Mike
dlmyers i absolutely love this mock draft. if u could pick any mock nd make it a reality i would pick this one. Although i think raji will be gone at 12 i could easily replace him with tyson jackson or aaron maybin and the mock would still be jus as good. but if we could get any of those 3 guys and maualuga at 18 would could have a ridiculous frnt seven and a face of the defense wit maualuga. also at 48 i would prefer patrick chung over louis delmas. Chung his a skull cracker at S and i think tht with champ and dawkins in the back field they could turn his raw talent nd hitting power and make him into a coverage S also. I especially like Parker Wilson and Antoine Caldwell in the later rounds. i think tht Caldwell is a big-time sleeper at C and would be a great edition with his side and speed. And Parker-Wilson could be an amazing project for Mcdaniels. Everyone knows in Mcdaniels offense u need a mediocre arm at best to succeed in his style offense. Parker-Wilson doesnt have good arm strength but he can make the throws and he wasnt a game changer at Alabama but one thing he did do was Manage the game. i believe tht they should draft him let orton play for a year then wen his contract is up start parker wilson and have a great QB-Coach tandem for years to come. plus if parker-wilson doesnt pan out we wouldnt have spent ridiculous amounts of money on a QB nd we could draft one in the ’10 draft. If they dnt take parker-wilson they should also consider Graham harrel hes small but he has phenomenal football iq and hes deadly accurate. i watched his film and his pro day. hes a sleeper in my opinion also. if he was 6’5 hed be a first rounder!! We’ll see tho ‘
2 more days !!!!
Speaking of Dawkins and Bailey those guys are veterans and are top of the league at there positions. I think that whoever they draft in the secondary (as long as they have a raw talent) could pan out to be a pro bowler with bailey and dawkins showin them the ropes. So im excited to see wuh happens. But this year the thing im most excited about is the development and play of 3 players.
*1. Peyton Hillis last year he went frm a 7th rounder to one of my favorite broncos, he runs with so much strength and passion. I hope he strts for us come season opener
*2. Wesley Woodyard i loved watching this kid on film last year he was jus flyin across the field making all kinds of plays nd tackles i mean he played with reckless abandon every single time he stepped on the field. im also hopin he gets the start or splits time equally with andra davis
*3. Josh Barrett actually my favorite rookie last year. I think he has the most promising career besides clady and royal of the guys drafted last year. hes a 6’3 safety and he ran a 4.34 at the combine last year. hes fast as ever and has a lot of raw talent. i think that with a new front seven pressuring the QB nd dawkins teachin this guy how to elavate his game he could be a pro-bowler in the next 2 or 3 years.
Definately excited to see all 3 guys get some play this year
The Broncos will make wise decisions. I have full confidence in that. With that said, Tyson Jackson makes tons of sense, as does Brace from Boston College. Devin Moore is an outstanding tailback and perhaps he’ll fit the mold for us. I hope that Josh Barrett continues his development as well for us. GO BRONCOS!!!
Let me see if I remember how to this since I haven’t been here in a while. First off thanks to Mr. Rice for giving us a new blog to read and respond to. Now on to the draft……… I hope we get Tyson Jackson @ 12th.
mw006……. Jackson wasn’t as productive this past year compared to the year before but he was very much effective! LSU’s D as a whole was bad last season, but I think Tyson still did his thing even with a new D-coach and Scheme. Tyson can play rush end, slide inside to DT at times(like he did at LSU when they went to their quick line up using four DE’s), he also can drop back in pass coverage aroun 10-20 yards off the line.
I guess I’m pro Tyson Jackson bc I live in New Orleans and have watched him play since he arrived at LSU. Now if we don’t get Jackson I won’t be mad, but I will be PISSEDDDDDDD if we get overrated Mark Sanchez! Like I’ve been saying on myspace all week…… Sanchez has BUST written all over him!
I’ll also say this….. the combine and individual workouts are a JOKE! You can’t judge or evaluate a FOOTBALL PLAYER without pads on esp bc they wear pads when doing or trying to do their job.
I like the Defensive picks you’re all talkin about. I think it would be nice to grab a D player at LB with some intensity and vocal leadership like we used to have in Al Wilson. You need a fired up LB leader who leads by example and makes big plays and hits. I like Ray Meliluga as he brings it. He knows how to find the ball and make hits and he’s outgoing in his attitude. ..his presence can elevate other teamates level of play. I know they say he’s not a proven 3rd down guy “yet” but i think he can be developed into one.
As for Sanchez..we’ll you know i want another QB. CARMELLO McD would have did a practice with him if he didn’t like what he saw on tape. I understand the practice and combine are not sufficient in judging a player IF that’s all you had to go off but these are simply a way of confirming what you saw on film. Mcd obviously liked what he saw from Sanchez on film enough to want to go see him in person…that says we’re interested.
we need to make sure we get ron brace b/c he should be in raji spot in the first and I think he will be the best dt in the 2nd round…..he really let it rip and played outstanding without bj raji in the game so we know that it wasn’t raji boosting his game…it was raw talent… Raji is good himself but I like brace better…. TAKE HIM @ 48 PLEASE!!!
I’d have to agree with Rice’s last post. We have an offensive minded coach and no matter how badly we need defense I can’t see him resisting another offensive weapon like Moreno. If it happens , I will be disappointed. Many experts suggest you can pick up quality RB’s in the latter rounds of the draft. We need the best possible defensive players we can get in at least the first two rounds of the draft!
I ld you all they wanted Sanchez! Everyone who know me personally AT Broncos.com and Broncos Country told me I should loose my Internship with Espn Scouts Inc.. Who has the last laugh now? WE(as in the Broncos) want to move up with either Jacksonville or KC. The 12th and maybe a 3rd or 4th round pick will be the bargining chip. No apologize needed Mc Shay did it for ya’ll! NO WHO THE MAN CONNECTED IS!
Did anyone see the Homecomming of John Elway? Man that brought back memories! It was on ESPN. lol
If we are going to grab a RB in the 1st round, it should be Beanie Wells or Donald Brown. We need someone who can carry the load week in and week out. Moreno is more of a finesse rusher where as Wells and Brown are more balanced, and good in redzone situations. I like Moreno, but if were getting a RB to be the starter, it has to be Wells or Brown.
Have you guys heard that Denver Post is inquiring that we are looking to trade up to acquire Sanchez. As much as I like Sanchez, he is not worth two 1st round picks just yet. I f were trading up, it should be too acquire Curry or Raji. Players you know are going to contribute immediately.
Tom Brady was available in the 6th round of the 2000 draft because Michigan’s offense at the time was a “pro-style” offense which at the time meant – “run it down your throat” and there wasn’t enough film to see his decision making/abilities in the passing game. The Tom Brady of this year’s draft is Stephen McGee out of Texas A&M. If the Broncos can snag him with their Second third round selection or their 4th round pick, I could easily see him starting next season in an offense he would flourish in. We’ll see what transpires…
I can’t wait for tommorrow. I’ll be watching the Nuggets beat the Hornets first and then will settle in for a great draft. I have a DVR so I won’t miss anything. I’m all for us taking Raji or Jackson at 12 and a lb (maybe Laurnaitis) or a rb (Beanie Wells or Donald Brown) at 18. I’d be surprised if we give up two ones to move up and get Sanchez. This is going to be a great year. What bothers me is when I hear some of the media talk about how the Broncos fans are upset with McD and the whole Cutler trade. Clearly there are some fans upset but I am not. How does the media that says this determine who and how many of us feel we are doomed because we lost one player. Didn’t we gain like 16 in free agency and we have now 10 picks. Thats 26 to 1. Anyway I really don’t want to talk about Cutler that much. I just would like to see some kind of proof, poll, survey, statistics about how the fans feel before ESPN or NFL network goes jumping to conclusions. Now I am just rambling on and probably not making much sense so I will stop now.
Glad to hear McD state in his press conference that we will not trade 12 and 18 to go up.