Broncos should draft a 1st round QB, not a 1st round RB

[broncoback]

Is there anyone else on this forum besides myself who feels the same way about Jake Plummer? Maybe I'm totally wrong about him, but I strongly feel the Broncos should grab one of the top QB prospects in the 2006 draft. I don't think Plummer is the answer at QB to take the Broncos to the SB. Leinart might be gone but if Jay Cutler is available, don't hesitate to sign him. I think he'd be perfect in the Broncos offense and he can make all the throws apparently better than Leinart and Vince Young. Also, I like Charlie Whitehurst and Brodie Croyle. The QB class is pretty strong this year and I don't think the Broncos should avoid drafting a potential franchise QB. Drafting a first round RB would be a mistake IMO with Dayne, Bell and Cobbs on the roster. Dayne can easily break 1000 yards rushing and is more than capable of 1500 yards. Bell has more speed but is better suited as a backup. Cobbs is a mysterious talent because he's another RB that needs an opportunity to show his game with very little carries to go around. Now that MA is gone, he might get a few more touches in the offense.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

I'd have no problem with a QB at #15 and a RB #22

[Paladin]

I think you are probably alone.

[Taco John]

I would be pretty satisfied if we drafted a QB in round one...

I think I'd rather have a shot at Mario. But after that, I'd just as soon take Cutler as anyone else on the board in that round...

If none of that works, Croyle in the second would be ok with me.

[Garcia Bronco]

If you draft a top round QB he has to start at least in 07...and you effectively have a lame duck QB.

[Victor]

I would be happy with a first round qb. I think that tiger's do not change their stripes and Jake showed his true colors in the Steelers loss.

If we can get a thoroughbred bring it on.

[ludo21]

I agree with SoCal here. Wait till next year, 07 draft is full of more potential QB's.

[12th man]

yes, let's draft a qb in the first cause jake sucks, and we'll have another rebuilding year after we were one game away from the SB. yes, that's best for the team. We have more glarring needs the qb. if we get a qb in the first it will be to replace plummer whenever shanny decides to get rid of him, witch I hope is never.

[meangene]

I don't want either in the first round. Our pressing needs are DE, WR and TE. We are not rebuilding here - we were one game from the Super Bowl! Plummer played great last season with no weapons on offense. Get him some receivers, and THEN, if he does not produce, start looking for a replacement.

[NFLBRONCO]

We did great this year we were one game away from SB that is correct. Let's look at the whole picture we had alot of things fall in place. The #2 seed was awesome but, do you honestly feel we can beat the Colts NE Pitts on a constant basis with this team. This team needs more threats on offense and a pass rusher and cover s on D. I this team is a solid team no doubt but, we are still not ELITE to win on talent alone. I think getting dominated in our last 4 playoff losses is the best measure where you are not what you do in regular season playoffs is money time. I like this team we are headed the right way but, we need more help. I think one or two players away is homerism not reality.

[Garcia Bronco]

we better draft an DE, DT, TE, or a certain CB that will play saftey...otherwise..

[BroncoInferno]

I'm OK with Cutler or Young if they happened to fall to 15, but on a trade up...no dice.

[anthonypacino]

No Qb's early, We need a DE with our 1st, (Mario after trading both picks to the 9ers) then a WR in the 2nd (Brandon Marshall) then a RB in the 3rd (Cedric Humes) We can pick up Mike Robinson on the second day late for all of you that want Vince Young.

[Crushaholic]

Lovely...another "bash Plummer" thread. Oh well. My answer to this is that we shouldn't draft a QB in the first round nor should we draft a RB in the first round. We need playmakers to replace Pryce and Putzier, as well as looking to find Lynch's eventual replacement.

[Jens1893]

I agree with SoCal here. Wait till next year, 07 draft is full of more potential QB's.

quinn, who else?

[Requiem]

Not a big fan of either in the first round, especially since Cutler will be holding a clipboard for a few years and it isn't up until recently where people were hanging on his ball sack. He's still a solid prospect, but is getting hyped up quite a bit ala JP Losman.

[BroncoInferno]

Not a big fan of either in the first round, especially since Cutler will be holding a clipboard for a few years and it isn't up until recently where people were hanging on his ball sack. He's still a solid prospect, but is getting hyped up quite a bit ala JP Losman.

He's got more brains than Losman. He's relatively unknown to most people because he played at Vandy. If Leinart or Young had played at Vandy, you would never have heard their names either. Drafting a QB isn't my favorite idea, and I'm totally against trading up for one, but if Cutler or Young unexpectedly slid to 15, I could live with the pick.

[anthonypacino]

Lovely...another "bash Plummer" thread. Oh well. My answer to this is that we shouldn't draft a QB in the first round nor should we draft a RB in the first round. We need playmakers to replace Pryce and Putzier, as well as looking to find Lynch's eventual replacement.
I really think Shanny and the boys are putting their money on Wesley Duke this year, we need a blocking TE, Carswell may be able to come back from the injury to fill that role, we will have to wait until training camp to see. Mike Robinson could be "converted" to a saftey, having a few years to learn under Lynch. I agree that both saftey spots should concern us soon, cause Fergie isn't getting younger either, but this draft isn't to saftey friendly, only about 3 "blue chippers" stand out (Bing, Huff, Whitner) after that they start to thin out a little IMO.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Why is everyone giving plummer **** about the playoff loss to Pittsburgh? Did nobody see that, his offensive line ****ed up, not him. I mean how is he expected to lead a comeback or make good decisions when as soon as the ball is snapped Joey Porter or sum other Steeler was already on his ass? Honestly had the line help up and given him 3 or 4 seconds of time to go through his reads and Denver would have its third Lombardi trophy already, and everyone would be talkin repeat and people wouldn't be talkin **** about Plummer

[bendog]

I would be happy with a first round qb. I think that tiger's do not change their stripes and Jake showed his true colors in the Steelers loss.

If we can get a thoroughbred bring it on.
Jake's the only one who showed up to play.

[anthonypacino]

Why is everyone giving plummer **** about the playoff loss to Pittsburgh? Did nobody see that, his offensive line ****ed up, not him. I mean how is he expected to lead a comeback or make good decisions when as soon as the ball is snapped Joey Porter or sum other Steeler was already on his ass? Honestly had the line help up and given him 3 or 4 seconds of time to go through his reads and Denver would have its third Lombardi trophy already, and everyone would be talkin repeat and people wouldn't be talkin **** about Plummer
I wasn't just Plummer, it was a total team failure. The Steelers had the perfect game plan against our style of play, a few things bounced their way and we were soon in a hole we couldn't climb out of.

[Drek]

quinn, who else?
Personally I think Mike Stanton (MSU) might be a better fit for our team than anyone in this year's or next year's drafts. Real accurate, moves well in the pocket, seems ideal.

Of course, Quinn looks to be the real stud of the '07 class if you ask me, though I'm a big 'Damer fan. Sorry, but after watching Quinn literally shrug off some of the top defensive talent and then deliver deep, accurate throws, all on the same play, I'm pretty sold on our boy Brady. :)

[anthonypacino]

Unless Jake goes completly south this season and regresses back to his Arz. days we will not be looking at a "Big Time" QB prospect for a few years.

[sirhcyennek81]

Plummer gets us to a conference title game. Griese, Miller, Brister, Frerotte, and Kanell could not even win a playoff game for us. Lets draft a QB, screw up Jake's confidence, **** the whole team over for 2006. Good plan.

:Broncos:

[rbackfactory80]

Plummer gets us to a conference title game. Griese, Miller, Brister, Frerotte, and Kanell could not even win a playoff game for us. Lets draft a QB, screw up Jake's confidence, **** the whole team over for 2006. Good plan.

:Broncos:

The minute he threw an interception a qb controversy would arise. If he is our man then stick by him and try to grab a guy like Omar Jacabs in the Third.

[2KBack]

Why is everyone giving plummer **** about the playoff loss to Pittsburgh? Did nobody see that, his offensive line ****ed up, not him. I mean how is he expected to lead a comeback or make good decisions when as soon as the ball is snapped Joey Porter or sum other Steeler was already on his ass? Honestly had the line help up and given him 3 or 4 seconds of time to go through his reads and Denver would have its third Lombardi trophy already, and everyone would be talkin repeat and people wouldn't be talkin **** about Plummer

Een if Denver does win a championship with Plummer, he won't get any credit for it. Instead of people calling it the year Jake won won for us, it will be the year jake didn't screw up. It's kinda sad really.

[HEAV]

This team needs a Back-up Qb more than a QB of the future. Baring an injury, Jake the the QB for many years to come. He's not Brady,Manning, or even Elway. He's Jake and that kool with me. He fit's in Denver.

[No1BroncoFan]

Jake's the only one who showed up to play.
Amen. If the rest of the team played with as much heart as Jake did we would've walked all over the Squealers.

Ben

[sirhcyennek81]

Amen. If the rest of the team played with as much heart as Jake did we would've walked all over the Squealers.

Ben

Would have monkey slapped the Seahawks, too.

:Broncos:

[Raider Bill]

Why would you guys take a RB that high?

If I were you's I'd stand pat or do a "small" trade up for Kiwinunka or take Manny Lawson.

Oddly enough, I think Tuiasopsopo may be a good fit for you guys, but wont be a FA until after the season.

[SoCalBronco]

Unless Young takes a tumble, its better to wait till 2007. Brohm, Wright, Olson, Quinn could all declare.

There are some good ones in the middle rounds this year but its weak at the top besides Young. Gradkowski, Croyle or Pinegar (the first two especially since they are mobile) would be very solid mid round picks, if we can get back into the 3rd round.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Unless Young takes a tumble, its better to wait till 2007. Brohm, Wright, Olson, Quinn could all declare.

There are some good ones in the middle rounds this year but its weak at the top besides Young. Gradkowski, Croyle or Pinegar (the first two especially since they are mobile) would be very solid mid round picks, if we can get back into the 3rd round.

Add Stanton

[SoCalBronco]

Add Stanton

Yep, him too. He looked really good the first half of the season.

[Merlin]

He's got more brains than Losman.
Yes, Losman does have some problems in that department, but he has some good athletic tools. If he is available for cheap (which may come to being), Shanny could coach him for 2 yrs (to clean up the Buffalo mess), and then try him out. At the very least he could make for a very decent backup QB. Considering the team's needs I would not trade up. Jake is not perfect, but he is very decent, and he is far from the reason this team failed last yr. There are some wholes to fill (they have been mentioned already), and hopefully the draft will help.