Insider:Len Pasquarelli answers draft?'s

[KansasBronco]

The first question is funny as you know what.

Taxidermist: What kind of animal is that on your head? Looks like squirrel hide.

Len Pasquarelli: actually, it's racoon


Brian Lead SD: Where is Denver going with these first rounders? Do you see T Bell ever coming out as the #1 Back and living up to his potential?

Len Pasquarelli: the broncos seemed to like lendale white with the latter of their first-rounders, and rumblings are they'd like to get a tight end (fassaro of notre dame is a guy to watch) in the second round . . . don't know yet which way they're leaning with the higher first-rounder, no. 15


Diego, RI: Speaking of Lendale where do you see hijm going to now that his stock has fallen a bit? Are the Patriots likey?

Len Pasquarelli: you know, as disappointing as sunday was with white, you still see a heck of a player when you watch the tape . . . so i don't buy into the theory he's going to fall out of the first round . . . i think denvver at 22 or carolina (i think 27, don't have my draft order in front of me) are big-time possibilities

M.G., DC: Who is the best player from this draft five years from now?

Len Pasquarelli: mario williams

Todd San Diego: Hey Len- I have heard some grumblings that the Broncos may try to package the 2 1st rounders to move up (some reports say #4 overall) any truth to this, and if so who are they looking at?

Len Pasquarelli: well, they've certainly got the ammunition now to move up . . . but i'm hearing that they'll be content to stay put, unless there's a guy they're really sold on in the top 5-10, and add two good young players


Tyus (Houston): What kind of production do you expect from Terrell Owens this year?

Len Pasquarelli: huge


I hope you enjoyed.

[BroncoInferno]

The more often people mention LenDale as a possibility, the less likely it becomes. Shanny is the master of the smokescreen. We may not have even spoken with the guys we'll end up picking a la DJ Williams.

[GonzoLays]

Taxidermist: What kind of animal is that on your head? Looks like squirrel hide.

Len Pasquarelli: actually, it's racoon




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[KansasBronco]

I just hope two of the top three running backs are there when we have the 22 pick.

[RMT]

I just hope two of the top three running backs are there when we have the 22 pick.

I agree as long as the two remaining backs do NOT include LenDale "Booby" White.

[want2bAbronco2]

a friend told me he heard we are really high on DW at RB. I would be happy with that!

[RMT]

a friend told me he heard we are really high on DW at RB. I would be happy with that!

as long as it isn't LW, I'm okay with it.

[Garcia Bronco]

Move up and get Davis or Bunkley

[scorpio]

as long as it isn't LW, I'm okay with it.


Hey RMT, how do you feel about LenDale White?

[RMT]

Hey RMT, how do you feel about LenDale White?

That's called a rhetorical question, isn't it? ;)

[Willynowei]

My 5 bucks says Denver takes all D-line this year like they did with D-backs last year.

As far as I'm concerned that is the ONLY position of need.

Who the hell cares about skilled position players on offfense? all they're good for are autograph signings and jersey sales.

Screw Chad Jackson, Screw Lendale White, i wouldnt even take Reggie Busch at 15. Give me guys that will hit the quarterback early and often and I'll be laughing to the superbowl.

[brncs_fan]

My 5 bucks says Denver takes all D-line this year like they did with D-backs last year.

As far as I'm concerned that is the ONLY position of need.

Who the hell cares about skilled position players on offfense? all they're good for are autograph signings and jersey sales.

Screw Chad Jackson, Screw Lendale White, i wouldnt even take Reggie Busch at 15. Give me guys that will hit the quarterback early and often and I'll be laughing to the superbowl.
How about we just package up two of them and get THE d-lineman of the draft?

[Kaylore]

and rumblings are they'd like to get a tight end (fassaro of notre dame is a guy to watch) in the second round http://boulderdirt.com/images/editorial/thumb/d10buffs1.jpg

;)

[brncs_fan]

http://boulderdirt.com/images/editorial/thumb/d10buffs1.jpg

;)
I am a ND fan and would rather Denver draft the Buff instead of Fassano

[Requiem]

I'd take Joe over Fasano 8 days out of the week.

[SoCalBronco]

Id take Fasano over Klop, but I think Klop is ok too.

[SoCalBronco]

We really need to trade down from 22 to either the late 1st or early 2nd to accumulate more picks.

We cannot accomplish the things we need to accomplish in this draft with only 3 picks on Day 1. We need about 5.

[NFLBRONCO]

We really need to trade down from 22 to either the late 1st or early 2nd to accumulate more picks.

We cannot accomplish the things we need to accomplish in this draft with only 3 picks on Day 1. We need about 5.

I want 6 day 1 picks

[Hercules Rockefeller]

We cannot accomplish the things we need to accomplish in this draft with only 3 picks on Day 1. We need about 5.

Isn't this team supposed to only be 1 player away from winning it all? A 13-3 team, that was successful in FA because they re-signed all their FAs, shouldn't need 5 Day 1 picks.

[Requiem]

Where I'd like to see other picks SoCal, remember there will be solid first day talent in the fourth round. We'll see guys who could have gone late-second, early-third in other drafts possibly there at our picks #119, #126 and #130. We're going to get some solid players no matter what.

[SoCalBronco]

Where I'd like to see other picks SoCal, remember there will be solid first day talent in the fourth round. We'll see guys who could have gone late-second, early-third in other drafts possibly there at our picks #119, #126 and #130. We're going to get some solid players no matter what.

I agree with your viewpoint on day 1 talent in the 4th. I dont necessarily want to move the 4s if we dont have to (although moving the 2 tradeable 4ths isnt completely out of the picture in the circumstance of some late 1st/early 2nd talent taking a huge drop to the 3rd that fills a need, e.g. Dockett in 2004). Outside of exigent circumstances like that, I would rather just move down from 22 and pick up a couple of treats so that we dont have this huge 2 round gap between 61 and our first 4th.

[brncs_fan]

I agree with your viewpoint on day 1 talent in the 4th. I dont necessarily want to move the 4s if we dont have to (although moving the 2 tradeable 4ths isnt completely out of the picture in the circumstance of some late 1st/early 2nd talent taking a huge drop to the 3rd that fills a need, e.g. Dockett in 2004). Outside of exigent circumstances like that, I would rather just move down from 22 and pick up a couple of treats so that we dont have this huge 2 round gap between 61 and our first 4th.
Although it does make for a long stretch, I would rather we keep the two firsts where we are. If we move up at all, we do it with the two fourths that we can trade.

[Atlas]

15)CHAD JACKSON The Broncos somehow managed to work their way into the Jets / Falcons deal for John Abraham and in the process were able to jump up 14 spots in the first round at the cost of only a couple of mid-round picks. The question now becomes what are the Broncos up to as they surely had something in mind when making the deal. One obvious interpretation would be their desire to get ahead of the Miami Dolphins at #16 so they could take Chad Jackson, who is said to be coveted by both teams. Rod Smith is still very productive but he can't play forever and while Ashley Lelie has showed signs of being a capable #2 option he is not the future so those factors coupled with little or no depth at the position makes it easy to see why they would be so interested in adding a top talent at wideout. Chad Jackson was a highly-touted prep recruit who finally lived up to his enormous potential as a junior this past season and that, coupled with his outstanding showing at the Combine where he ran a 4.32, has sent his stock soaring, a la Troy Williamson a year ago. Some might point to his paltry 10.2 yard average per catch as a negative but that was largely a product of Urban Meyer's offensive scheme and Jackson showed that he could be a vertical threat in 2004 when his average per reception was a sterling 22.4 yards. There has been talk that the Broncos might be gearing up to package the #15 and #22 picks to move up for a quarterback but I think the more likely scenario would be for them to target Vernon Davis, who would replace the recently departed Jeb Putzier and give them the type of dynamic weapon at tight end that they haven't had since Shannon Sharpe was in his prime.

22)DEANGELO WILLIAMS A year ago the Redskins wanted to acquire an additional first round pick so they could select quarterback Jason Campbell and the Broncos were only too happy to oblige but in return Washington had to give up this years #1. Historically the Broncos have not used first round picks on running backs but with only Ron Dayne and Tatum Bell as their top two options that could very well change, especially if a top runner fell into their laps. Based on talent there is no way DeAngelo Williams should fall this far but when you factor in that running backs tend to drop a bit and that there really aren't many teams in dire need of a running back it is very possible. One of the most productive running backs in NCAA history, Williams doesn't have overwhelming size or pure speed but he is a natural runner with great vision and instincts not to mention top-notch intangibles. Laurence Maroney could also be an option and he would be a great fit for their offense, having played in a similar zone-blocking scheme in college. Defensive end is also an area the team would like to address, which was evidenced by their interest in trading for John Abraham earlier in the offseason, so they could look in that direction here. Don't rule out Mike Shanahan packaging both of his first rounders in an effort to move up either and there is even an outside chance that the team could do what they did last year which is trade this choice for a 2007 first round pick to save some cap space and also accumulate future assets. With this being basically a luxury selection the Broncos can go a number of directions but Williams is without a doubt the best value and he would solidify their running back situation for many years to come.

[Hulamau]

Lendale was very unimpresive on the NFLchannel interiuvew with Shawn Merriman. He came across as VERY immature and lost in the woods. Hoepefully he'll get his act otogether but when even he admitted his number one issue if work ethic I say Pass in a heart beat!

All we need is a guy with questionable work ethic to come play in his home town with all his homey's constantly distracting him and partying all night down Colfax Ave.

[Rausch]

If I were Denber I'd go D line and then TE.

A TE would really open up yer offense more and you could use a real outside pass rushing threat on the D line...

[NFLBRONCO]

What about trading 22 to Min for #48 and #51

Then trade 15 to Houston for #2 2 #3's and a in 06 07 #1.

We'd have 4 #2's 2 3's 3 #4's in 06.

[SoCalBronco]

What about trading 22 to Min for #48 and #51

Then trade 15 to Houston for #2 2 #3's and a in 06 07 #1.

We'd have 4 #2's 2 3's 3 #4's in 06.

I want to keep 15 so we can get White there.

I like the idea of getting 48 and 51 for 22 though.

[NFLBRONCO]

I want to keep 15 so we can get White there.

I like the idea of getting 48 and 51 for 22 though.

I got you 6 day 1 picks Socal I tried :)

[TexanBob]

Then trade 15 to Houston for #2 2 #3's and a in 06 07 #1.



Houston has been raped the past two years trading away their 2nds and 3rds. I wouldn't look for it to happen again.

[NFLBRONCO]

Houston has been raped the past two years trading away their 2nds and 3rds. I wouldn't look for it to happen again.


Wouldn't they be interested in 15 if Justice was available?

[maher_tyler]

Isn't this team supposed to only be 1 player away from winning it all? A 13-3 team, that was successful in FA because they re-signed all their FAs, shouldn't need 5 Day 1 picks.

I agree...we only need a TE and a DL and thats about it...maybe get a RB at 22 or 15. I think we'll take a RB in the second round.

[SoCalBronco]

I agree...we only need a TE and a DL and thats about it...maybe get a RB at 22 or 15. I think we'll take a RB in the second round.

Im pretty sure Herc is being sarcastic.

[SoCalBronco]

I got you 6 day 1 picks Socal I tried :)


I really like your plan, I want loads and loads and loads of picks :)

Its just that I have my heart set on White on Round 1 too. ;D

[Ratboy]

I'm torn on who we should draft at 15 and 22.

I'd love to see us trade up for Mario Williams, I'd be estatic!

[maher_tyler]

Im pretty sure Herc is being sarcastic.
I'm not!

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Im pretty sure Herc is being sarcastic.

Incredibly

[BroncoInferno]

Isn't this team supposed to only be 1 player away from winning it all? A 13-3 team, that was successful in FA because they re-signed all their FAs, shouldn't need 5 Day 1 picks.

We don't. We have everyone back (Pryce, Putz and Anderson are very replaceable based on their '05 production) from a 13-3 team that hosted the AFc Championship game, while Pittsburg, Indy and NE all had significant losses. Unless we have a rash of injuries, we will have as good a chance as anyone to win the Super Bowl.

[meangene]

We really need to trade down from 22 to either the late 1st or early 2nd to accumulate more picks.

We cannot accomplish the things we need to accomplish in this draft with only 3 picks on Day 1. We need about 5.

I'm on board with this - I see us needing DE, WR, TE, for sure and could use RB, DT and S. I think trading back with the #22 makes sense because our need areas can be filled just as well in Rd. 2 and 3. I don't see a lot of dropoff from the latter half of Rd. 1 through Rd. 2.