Jeremy Bloom?

[BroncoMan4ever]

Not to sound like just a CU-Buffs fan but i think Denver needs to draft Jeremy Bloom in the forth or fifth. There is a reason i say this. Denver needs a quick expendable return man. Darrent Williams did the job last year and did it well, but as a starting DB i think he is too valuable to risk injury returning a punt or kick. Which is why i feel Bloom would be perfect for denver. He a great upside, can be a special teams man and Maybe eventually turn into a Steve Smith type of receiver. He says he has the talent and after seeing a little of him in college i say he does too. He is a project player, but he is also a player that could pay off big time for denver in the future.

[youcandoit1687]

he also has a good amount of money saved up from skiing sponsorships and since he is a state product and grew up with the broncos(?), he would probly have the patience to even wait it out on the practice squad for a year. not sure just speculating, he could be a great find for us, and hes strong so he could be a nice slot receiver.

[Requiem]

No. In the fourth and fifth rounds, we should draft a football player worthy of that selection. Not a guy who has been out of football for a few years. I wouldn't be surprised if Shanahan made that pick. I mean, it'll go right along with the 'ego-arrogance' picks of Clarett and others.

[GreatBronco16]

No. In the fourth and fifth rounds, we should draft a football player worthy of that selection. Not a guy who has been out of football for a few years. I wouldn't be surprised if Shanahan made that pick. I mean, it'll go right along with the 'ego-arrogance' picks of Clarett and others.


Yeah, but I don't think that Bloom is a head case like Clarett is. 5th round wouldn't be a bad pick to use on him. Denver needs a return man.

[sirhcyennek81]

No. In the fourth and fifth rounds, we should draft a football player worthy of that selection. Not a guy who has been out of football for a few years. I wouldn't be surprised if Shanahan made that pick. I mean, it'll go right along with the 'ego-arrogance' picks of Clarett and others.


Not necesarily his fault he was out of football those two years. I'd take a shot on him in the 5th round, very least, he becomes a solid return man.

:Broncos:

[DrFate]

As a return guy and a #4 WR, I think Bloom would be a fine pick. I think DW is going to prove too important to let him return punts in the future.

[scorpio]

If we use anything other than a 7th rounder on bloom i'll be pissed.

[Florida_Bronco]

I'm a Nebraska fan and even I want us to pick up Bloom.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Plain and simple, Bloom is a talented player and a lot of teams would be very interested in a player like him. Fast, shifty, good hands, great return man with a raw talent that could make him a good 4th receiver and possibly even a 3rd. DW is too important to risk on returns. Also if Denver wants to draft him they need to in the forth or maybe the fifth. No way does he last until the 6th or 7th round and i think he is worth a forth round.

[Nuggets4]

Bloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!

If it keeps DW from returning kicks (and getting hurt), I'm all for it. Bloom's the best return man in the draft.

[yerner]

I heard somewhere that the Steelers love Bloom and the think the difference between him an sinorice Moss is very little.

[Swedish Extrovert]

But I doubt they spend a 1st or 2nd, or 3rd lol....

Spening a 4th or lower on the guy couldent hurt.

[Drek]

If we use anything other than a 7th rounder on bloom i'll be pissed.
We sent our 7th rounder this year to the 'skins in the 1st rounder deal I do believe.

I'd take him with our 5th or 6th, no sooner. Preferably the 6th, unless all other needs have been met and we're just shopping for some projects.

[watermock]

Kiper mentioned him as a great returner and mentioned Denver. Last pick in the 4th. If the Steelers are picking him last in the forth, it would be nice to stick it to them if only to piss them off.

[chaz]

how old is he?

[watermock]

how old is he?

He's young, he wasn't allowed to play by the NCAA for taking sponsorship money. He would of been a junior or senior. If he can fly thru defenders like he did moguls he's worth our last 4th.

[SpringStein]

There are probably about 6 KR/PR specialists in this year's draft that are rated highly. I believe that will drop Bloom down further than Kiper projected. I sure wouldn't spend more than a 5th on Jeremy amd maybe only the 6th.

[watermock]

There are probably about 6 KR/PR specialists in this year's draft that are rated highly. I believe that will drop Bloom down further than Kiper projected. I sure wouldn't spend more than a 5th on Jeremy amd maybe only the 6th.

I felt that way too, but have kinda warmed up.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Hell, i feel if this guy can come in and produce solid numbers in the return game, and can contribute 10-20 catches during the season in relief of the top 2 or 3 receivers i say he is worth a 4th rounder maybe even a 3rd. Honestly, this guy is a true athlete, strong, quick, good body control, great hands. This guy in 3years has the potential to be like Steve Smith and give opposing defenses a hard time game planning for him. Also even though he is a quick guy who could b great in the deep routes he is not afraid to go over the middle. If this guy were 6'2" 220lbs he would almost certainly b a first round prospect. His size is his only real weakness and Moss and Smith have both shown it isn't necessarily a huge problem. I think he will b a great asset to any team that gets him. And i hope that team is Denver.

[youcandoit1687]

i agree totally broncoman, he is also very strong so he would be a durable slot receiver i think a la kevin curtis but bigger

[Orange_Beard]

FYi, He is the same size as Steve Smith.

[-Slap-]

i agree totally broncoman, he is also very strong so he would be a durable slot receiver i think a la kevin curtis but bigger
Kevin Curtis is bigger than Bloom. 5'11", 186 compared to 5'9", 173. Curtis is also freakishly intelligent for an NFL player. He scored a 48 on his Wonderlic test.

[DarkHorse]

I would take him - get's DW off of the field during punt and kick returns, he's worth more to us as a starting DB. No need to put him in a situation that could hurt us as a team.

[watermock]

Kevin Curtis is bigger than Bloom. 5'11", 186 compared to 5'9", 173. Curtis is also freakishly intelligent for an NFL player. He scored a 48 on his Wonderlic test.

I'm not discounting Curtis, but Bloom has gotten up to 185 off his skiing weight. He would still be a small target tho. I see him as just a return man. No big deal either way.

[Old Dude]

If I had to bet at this point, it would be that Bloom will not get drafted in the first 5 rounds. After being out of the game for a year, he needed a really standout performance in the workouts, and didn't come up with it. I know there's the question of whether he was in real football shape or not at the time, but who's to say how much better he really is. Plus, I don't think most teams go into the 4th or even the 5th round of the draft looking for guys they "hope" can make the grade as a #4 receiver. At that point, most of them are still looking for potential starters or guys who can develop into starters in fairly short order.

If he's still hanging around late in day two, I can see Shanny throwing a pick that way.

It would not shock me to see him go undrafted.

[watermock]

He will likely be drafted, but whatever, give Pitt the returner they covet.

[youcandoit1687]

Kevin Curtis is bigger than Bloom. 5'11", 186 compared to 5'9", 173. Curtis is also freakishly intelligent for an NFL player. He scored a 48 on his Wonderlic test.

ya didnt do any research on that one but i think that owuld be blooms role. he can take a hit really well i think because of his high muscle mass and yet is very fast, we could really use a player like that who can cut up defenders like he can. once he gets his football stride back he will be better than he was in college because he has built up even more leg strength skiing. id reallylike to have him

[BroncoMan4ever]

Even though Bloom has been out of football for 2 years, it isn't like he went the Clarret way and just farted off competition and got soft. He competed in the olympics and if anything got even stronger. This guy has the potential to be a major contributer and due to his high muscle mass for his size he can take hits and not b just a deep route guy. He can go over the middle. And as i recall Shannahan parted with a 3rd rounder for Clarret who was also out of football for 2 years and had character issues. Bloom on the other hand worked hard and kept a competitive fire burning. If anything this guy is worth a 4th round at least, i would even part with a 3rd to bring him in just to b a good return man. Plain and simple, DW is way too important to the defense to risk on a punt or kick return. Bloom can do that and learn the receiver role and contribute there in a year or 2.

[youcandoit1687]

i think we can all agree that if we would spend a 3rd(a late one albeit) for clarett, a third for bloom would not be at all out of the question. we could probly wait till a 4th of course but that would def be valuable.

[BroncoMan4ever]

I mean even though both Bloom and Clarret were both out of football for 2 years. That is the only similarity between them. A 3rd rounder on a solid all around athlete that will work his ass off and contribute and isn't going to cause problems is a good pick. In the 2years that both Clarret and Bloom were out of football they went in different directions. Bloom kept competing and got even stronger than he was in college, while Clarret did nothing and got soft while out of college. If Clarret is worth a 3rd round pick, Bloom is definitely worth a 3rd rounder.

[elpasojoe]

The thing that has always impressed me with Bloom is the maturity and confidence (not arrogance) he has displayed as a top athlete. He does seem to realize the amount of work he will need to invest in order to make it in this league. And he appears ready to make the effort.
The man has world class speed. He really has never failed in any athletic effort and seems willing to put in the work to succeed in his next venture. I say let him grow with his home-team. But not for more than a sixth round pick.

[FantomForce]

I guarntee we pick him up we give every local a shot, Sproles, BVP, Sapp, mark my words we pick up Bloom and he does a great job as a returner, he will be the Broncos X-factor just like Dante Hall for the Chiefs

[BroncoMan4ever]

Imagine a hometown boy causeing fits on special teams for opposing teams. This guy can be a major wild card like Dante Hall is for KC

[SoCalBronco]

Id take him with the comp 4th

[ludo21]

Id take him with the comp 4th


same here.

WE cant take the chance of letting him slip to the 5th! Taking him early would be very nice!

I can see them hoping he becomes a UDFA tho....which sucks, caz i think he will be drafted.

[BroncoMan4ever]

if this guy is drafted it lessens the chance of a starter such as DW or maybe even Bailey needing to risk injury returning a kick. i say take him in the 4th and let him b a special teams man until he can contribute on the offense.

[scorpio]

Now that we have a few more value picks I'm not totally against taking him in the 4th.

[Clockwork Orange]

Broncos | Team conducted pre-draft visit with J. Bloom
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:32:11 -0700

Mike Prisuta, of the Tribune-Review, reports the Denver Broncos previously conducted a pre-draft visit with Colorado WR/KR Jeremy Bloom.

[freak6]

Is there another player availible with better work ethic than this kid. Olympian with freakish athleticism, dedication, confidence, and ability to perform under pressure.

At worst I think he is a scrub version of Tim Dwight, at best a Santana Moss. Why not give the Olympian a shot at a spot where we could use some help.

[Play2win]

Is there another player availible with better work ethic than this kid. Olympian with freakish athleticism, dedication, confidence, and ability to perform under pressure.

At worst I think he is a scrub version of Tim Dwight, at best a Santana Moss. Why not give the Olympian a shot at a spot where we could use some help.
I wouldn't put Jeremy in the same sentence. with Tim Dwight. Not until not until he puts atleast half his work in, production on the field and EARNS IT...


I have strong doubts Bloom will ever be half as good as Dwight. Will Bloom be a contributing member of somebody's 53 man roster, sure, I guess...

[Crushaholic]

A receiver who concentrated more on the Olympics than the draft probably won't be drafted before the 5th or the 6th round, if at all. He may indeed be a hidden talent, but I can see teams passing on him due to his extracurricular activities...

[Orange_Beard]

I wouldn't put Jeremy in the same sentence. with Tim Dwight. Not until not until he puts atleast half his work in, production on the field and EARNS IT...


So what you are saying is that you can't compare any college player to any pro player?

ie.-I wouldn't put Bush in the same sentence. with Mike Anderson. Not until not until he puts atleast half his work in, production on the field and EARNS IT...

All college players are unproven.