Requiem
04-10-2006, 03:39 PM
I'm not going to do the graphics at this time, because that'd take forever and there won't be any in-depth explanations like the last draft, however this draft does include a trade which the Broncos send #22 for Houston's #33 and #66. Denver makes out in value in that trade, and I think that even though Houston has holes, it has enough picks to maneuver around with and make this trade more logical than it looks right now.
#15 - Chad Jackson, WR - Florida.
This has nothing to do with personal bias, but there's no doubt the Broncos could use another receiver and it's no secret that the Broncos love the kid. I don't like the options at receiver in this draft, but I know I don't like them any better the longer we wait.
#33 - Mathias Kiwanuka, DE - Boston College.
From what I've heard, the Broncos aren't completely enamored with the prospects at end this year, but there's no doubt that they need a pass-rusher and Kiwanuka is one of the best pure ends in the draft. He may take some time to be an everydown end, but in our rotation, he can put up solid numbers from the get-go.
#61 - Joe Klopfenstein, TE - Colorado.
A local prospect who has impressed in workouts as of late, is not on the same level as Marcedes Lewis, Leonard Pope and Vernon Davis -- but after those three, Klopfenstein could be the next best guy on the board at this position. Some of his doubts, (blocking) have been somewhat put to rest due to solid workouts at those positions. He's been rising as of late and is a solid pick value wise and need based for the Broncos at #61.
#66 - Daniel Bullocks, S - Nebraska.
Daniel isn't quite the prospect is brother Josh was a year ago, but he's no slouch either. With no heir apparent to John Lynch or Nick Ferguson who are both up there in years, Bullocks is ball-hawking safety which is something the Broncos have coveted and haven't had in a very, very long time.
#119 - Omar Jacobs, QB - Bowling Green.
I don't buy the rumors that the Broncos are looking to move up for one of the "blue-chippers" in this years' draft at the QB position, however I do buy their interest in looking for a quarterback that's capable of being a starting caliber player in the NFL, something I don't see Bradlee Van Pelt as. (Not bashing, sorry BVP fans! -- Just my opinion.)
#126 - Jesse Mahelona, DT - Tennessee.
The Broncos don't have too many guys on the inside of the defensive line, and they could use one who could rush the passer. Mahelona fits the bill and is a solid value pick at this time in the draft. Some have him graded as a late-third rounder, but due to his lack of experience at the DI level in college, and the fact he has some things to improve on -- I believe he'll be around by the time the Broncos pick here in the fourth round. (Note: Broncos met with him at the combine.)
#130 - Rashad Butler, OL - Miami.
There's no doubt that the Broncos could use some help on the interior of their offensive line, so why not kill two birds with one stone for a guy who could play there, but also has experience at the tackle positions as well. A guy like Butler is just what the Broncos need, and some scouts have him graded out higher than his teammate and apparent first-to-second rounder Eric Winston.
#161 - Mike Bell, RB - Arizona.
As stated previously, the Broncos make it a tradition to draft a back almost every year and I don't see that trend stopping. Mike Anderson went to Baltimore after being cut this free agency, and the Broncos could use a guy who is tough enough to gain those key yards in 3rd and short and goaline situations. I know most here are in favor of getting one of the top guys in the draft, however I'm not going to give up on Tatum Bell just yet. He was very impressive last year and to draft a back that high could just demoralize him, more than it would light a fire under him to perform better. In my honest opinion, he has just good of a shot at being an every-down guy in our system as DeAngelo, Laurence or LenDale do. Also, it saves us an early pick that can be used to address other needs, when the Broncos aren't so traditional in drafting backs early. (Especially round one!)
#198 - Juston London, ILB - UCLA.
A solid player in college who never lived up to his full potential because of injuries. (Similar to Kevin Simon, who I also considered here.) Probably will never be much more than a special-teams or back-up player at the next level, but it's an area the Broncos could use to address due to the fact that Keith Burns is getting up there in years and the Broncos could stand to use a younger body to back-up Wilson in the most drastic of situations.
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That's it. I liked the idea of trading down and netting an extra pick. Of course, I was exploring many other options when doing this at work -- but this was a quick half-hour to an hour project I came up with. If you have any questions or comments just ask them. I felt I did a solid job of nailing the teams needs, regardless if you like the prospects or not.
Enjoy, and expect atleast two more of these before the draft begins.
-- Requiem.
#15 - Chad Jackson, WR - Florida.
This has nothing to do with personal bias, but there's no doubt the Broncos could use another receiver and it's no secret that the Broncos love the kid. I don't like the options at receiver in this draft, but I know I don't like them any better the longer we wait.
#33 - Mathias Kiwanuka, DE - Boston College.
From what I've heard, the Broncos aren't completely enamored with the prospects at end this year, but there's no doubt that they need a pass-rusher and Kiwanuka is one of the best pure ends in the draft. He may take some time to be an everydown end, but in our rotation, he can put up solid numbers from the get-go.
#61 - Joe Klopfenstein, TE - Colorado.
A local prospect who has impressed in workouts as of late, is not on the same level as Marcedes Lewis, Leonard Pope and Vernon Davis -- but after those three, Klopfenstein could be the next best guy on the board at this position. Some of his doubts, (blocking) have been somewhat put to rest due to solid workouts at those positions. He's been rising as of late and is a solid pick value wise and need based for the Broncos at #61.
#66 - Daniel Bullocks, S - Nebraska.
Daniel isn't quite the prospect is brother Josh was a year ago, but he's no slouch either. With no heir apparent to John Lynch or Nick Ferguson who are both up there in years, Bullocks is ball-hawking safety which is something the Broncos have coveted and haven't had in a very, very long time.
#119 - Omar Jacobs, QB - Bowling Green.
I don't buy the rumors that the Broncos are looking to move up for one of the "blue-chippers" in this years' draft at the QB position, however I do buy their interest in looking for a quarterback that's capable of being a starting caliber player in the NFL, something I don't see Bradlee Van Pelt as. (Not bashing, sorry BVP fans! -- Just my opinion.)
#126 - Jesse Mahelona, DT - Tennessee.
The Broncos don't have too many guys on the inside of the defensive line, and they could use one who could rush the passer. Mahelona fits the bill and is a solid value pick at this time in the draft. Some have him graded as a late-third rounder, but due to his lack of experience at the DI level in college, and the fact he has some things to improve on -- I believe he'll be around by the time the Broncos pick here in the fourth round. (Note: Broncos met with him at the combine.)
#130 - Rashad Butler, OL - Miami.
There's no doubt that the Broncos could use some help on the interior of their offensive line, so why not kill two birds with one stone for a guy who could play there, but also has experience at the tackle positions as well. A guy like Butler is just what the Broncos need, and some scouts have him graded out higher than his teammate and apparent first-to-second rounder Eric Winston.
#161 - Mike Bell, RB - Arizona.
As stated previously, the Broncos make it a tradition to draft a back almost every year and I don't see that trend stopping. Mike Anderson went to Baltimore after being cut this free agency, and the Broncos could use a guy who is tough enough to gain those key yards in 3rd and short and goaline situations. I know most here are in favor of getting one of the top guys in the draft, however I'm not going to give up on Tatum Bell just yet. He was very impressive last year and to draft a back that high could just demoralize him, more than it would light a fire under him to perform better. In my honest opinion, he has just good of a shot at being an every-down guy in our system as DeAngelo, Laurence or LenDale do. Also, it saves us an early pick that can be used to address other needs, when the Broncos aren't so traditional in drafting backs early. (Especially round one!)
#198 - Juston London, ILB - UCLA.
A solid player in college who never lived up to his full potential because of injuries. (Similar to Kevin Simon, who I also considered here.) Probably will never be much more than a special-teams or back-up player at the next level, but it's an area the Broncos could use to address due to the fact that Keith Burns is getting up there in years and the Broncos could stand to use a younger body to back-up Wilson in the most drastic of situations.
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That's it. I liked the idea of trading down and netting an extra pick. Of course, I was exploring many other options when doing this at work -- but this was a quick half-hour to an hour project I came up with. If you have any questions or comments just ask them. I felt I did a solid job of nailing the teams needs, regardless if you like the prospects or not.
Enjoy, and expect atleast two more of these before the draft begins.
-- Requiem.