Reggie Nelson anyone???

[Iron Lung]

I think he would be a great addition to our secondary, Lynch only has a few seasons left, if that.. And am i the only one who doesnt like ferguson???

No matter how badly we need DL there are only 2 guys i would even take in the 1st round....okeye = gone... jamaal anderson = gone... Shanny is a big beleiver of taking the best player available in rounds 1-4, we have pressing needs on both the Oline, as well as Dline, But honestly can we afford to take a chance with guys like ginn jr, jarrett, nelson still on the board????

And last but not least, what do you guys think about burning our #70 on RB bush out of louisville... gore,mcgahee have been great....

[blake0052]

i'd rather pick up darius walker later in the draft instead of Bush. We already have two power backs in Henry and Bell and I think we would benefit more with a scat-back type of player like walker

[ludo21]

I really like Nelson, but we need to go DL in the first round.

Its been far too long that we havent addressed that need seriously. I say trade up and guarantee we get a Carriker, Okoye, or Anderson..

[CBF1]

If we can not land Adams, Anderson or Carriker (in that order) I say go for BPA... And NO, Ted Ginn does not count.

[cutthemdown]

Really as long as the player drafted becomes a starter and plays well I could care less what position it's at. Really the draft doesn't usually help all that much first year. If one player cracks the starting lineup you are doing pretty good. More importantly is that players aquired last yr or yr before start to step into roles with the team. Either through starting and making plays, or by being a good role player and not making mistakes. For Broncos to be good players like Kuper/Pears/M.Bell/Foxworth/Scheffler/Marshall/Cutler will have to be the ones that make Broncos better. If we get a gem in the draft that helps this year that would just be a bonus. But you must help more your second and third year so those players I listed I think are the keys to Broncos season.

[Iron Lung]

Mike Bell is not a power back... I have no clue where you got that ideal..
Travis Henry is not the answer either....i get that we need help on the dline, but denver has passed up awesome S talent in the past 5 years....Edward Reed, Bob Sanders,Troy Polomalu...And i do beleive this kid is on the same level... Okoye is a B E A S T, as well as Anderson, i dont like Gaines, and that fat kid out of michigan has bust written all over his lazy ass....
sit still....Mike Shanahan is the hardest guy to figure on draft day, no one had a clue we were targeting a guy like cutler.....

[cutthemdown]

i could care less what position like I said, but I do think Broncos lack young talent on defense. Outside of weakside linebacker and cornerback we really have no youth. Look for Broncos to draft at least 4 defensive players this draft.

[Iron Lung]

Yeah your right, a game breaker like Ted Ginn would be a horrible pick, the broncos special teams are the best in the league, and we dont have scarred 5th string WR"S running into blockers all sunday... I say we shoot for an average starting position around the 15 yard line....

[blake0052]

I distinctly remember Mike Bell taking colts players head on and running right over them the entire 2nd half. He may not be a typical power back but he plays with a chip on his shoulder and seems to play bigger than he is. Don't forget about Cedric Cobbs either....he was banged up last year but he might be able to contribute when healthy. Oh, and Travis Henry is the answer..what's not to like?

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Nelson would be Ok, but he has a pretty long learning curve. At florida he was allowed to basically free lance and take wild chances. He needs to learn to play with discipline to make it in the NFL. He is also slightly undersized.

[Kaylore]

Nelson would be Ok, but he has a pretty long learning curve. At florida he was allowed to basically free lance and take wild chances. He needs to learn to play with discipline to make it in the NFL. He is also slightly undersized.

^5

[footstepsfrom#27]

I like Nelson better than any of the defensive ends that are likely to fall to #21 but I'd rather package something to move up for Houston's spot at #10 where at least one of Anderson, Adams, Brown, Landry, Okoye or Willis will definitely be there.

I haven't heard anyone mention Aaron Rouse...6'4", 225, ran in the 4.3's and h's a vicious hitter at that SS spot. The knock on him is that he's going to need more coaching...but that's what coaches are for...so with that kind of talent, if he's there in the 2nd, he'd be a nice pickup if we're still looking for a safety.

[Houshyamama]

Mike Shanahan is the hardest guy to figure on draft day, no one had a clue we were targeting a guy like cutler.....

That's why I love being a Bronco fan on draft day. :thumbsup:

I think most people on this board will be surprised by our day one picks, myself included. Because I think our most glaring need is DT, it will probably not be addressed by the first pick. But then again that means I actually don't think our first pick will be DT, which means it probably will be. I'm confusing myself.

[footstepsfrom#27]

That's why I love being a Bronco fan on draft day. :thumbsup:

I think most people on this board will be surprised by our day one picks, myself included. Because I think our most glaring need is DT, it will probably not be addressed by the first pick. But then again that means I actually don't think our first pick will be DT, which means it probably will be. I'm confusing myself.
He'll be picking somebody that will make you want to put your fist through a wall...;D

[BroncoMan4ever]

And last but not least, what do you guys think about burning our #70 on RB bush out of louisville... gore,mcgahee have been great....

i would be fine with grabbing Nelson, and would be beyond ecstatic if we got Bush with 70.
i say use our 70 on Bush, sit him in IR this season to let his foot heal up, get him short yardage carries next season split carries with Henry the year after and make him the workhorse the year after that.
By 2010 he would be the best RB in the league in Denver.

[Popcorn Sutton]

Mike Bell is not a power back... I have no clue where you got that ideal..
Travis Henry is not the answer either....i get that we need help on the dline, but denver has passed up awesome S talent in the past 5 years....Edward Reed, Bob Sanders,Troy Polomalu...And i do beleive this kid is on the same level... Okoye is a B E A S T, as well as Anderson, i dont like Gaines, and that fat kid out of michigan has bust written all over his lazy ass....
sit still....Mike Shanahan is the hardest guy to figure on draft day, no one had a clue we were targeting a guy like cutler.....

What part of Travis Henry running for 1200 yards in 14 games last year did you not like? He is a perfect fit for the zone blocking system. We still have Mike Bell who played very well in the red zone last year and I think Cobbs is still on the roster and he showed flashes last preseason. The offseason has for the most part been spent on the offensive side of the ball and I'd have to agree with Cutthemdown on this one. There will be at least 4 players drafted on the defensive side of the ball this year.

[yerner]

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<TABLE class=tablemed2 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR><TD>Strengths: A centerfielder type with outstanding athletic ability and speed. He shows good leverage and quickness in his pedal. Gets a deep drop and does a fine job of keeping the play in front of him. He shows excellent range in zone coverage. Consistently displays the ability to reach the sideline as a cover-3 free safety down the middle. He's instinctive and diagnoses plays quickly in coverage; he does a very good job of reading quarterbacks' eyes while dropping. He displays good ball skills and will catch the ball at its highest point. He shows very good closing burst in coverage and in run support. He isn't afraid to throw his body around. Lowers his shoulder and shows good initial pop for his size. He will play the ball first, but he also will play the body when he can't get to the ball.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size and strength. Is not capable of matching up in the box. Much better in coverage than in run support. He's frequently late in diagnosing the run. He shows good initial pop for his size but he's not overly strong as a tackler. He leads with his shoulder on most occasions and looks for the knockout blow. As a result, he puts his head down and fails to wrap up on too many occasions. He has struggled academically; there are concerns regarding his mental capacity and ability to get his teammates lined up from the safety position. Marginal score on the Wonderlic Test.

Overall: Nelson originally attended Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in 2003 after failing to qualify academically and played football there during the 2004 season, when he registered a team-high 72 tackles, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), two fumble recoveries, and four blocked kicks. He transferred to Florida in January of 2005 and then appeared in 11 contests (four starts) before tearing a knee ligament during bowl practice which required surgery, finishing the year with 46 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass defended, and one interception. In 2006, Nelson became a first team All-American after starting all 14 games and recording 51 total tackles, two tackles for loss, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. He also returned 12 punts for 93 yards in 2006. Nelson lacks ideal size and he has limitations in run support. However, he possesses outstanding speed, athletic ability and ball skills in coverage. He has the best range of any safety prospect in the 2007 class and he can instantly upgrade the coverage skills of an NFL secondary as a centerfielder-type free safety. Nelson projects as one of the top-three safety prospects in this year's class and he should be taken late in the first round.

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[Vladimir]

I think Reggie will be good and all but the Broncos need DL help before safety help IMO.

[400HZ]

I've read that his stock is dropping over intelligence concerns. He couldn't go right from high school into college because he didn't have the grades, and it sounds like he barely stayed passing in college. I don't think book smarts in and of itself is important for a football player, but a lot of times its an indication of a weak work ethic. Have you guys seen Eric Weddle? I'm personally pretty hot for him.

[bdv]

Reggie Nelson anyone??

Yes please.

He'll learn slow, but our defensive system is relatively simple and to the point. With his incredible talent, at free safety, he should do well as a Bronco. Assuming the DL we really want is not there, we should go for the best player available at #21 (where there is at least a small need). We can then get our DL from rounds two and three - and possibly Jenkins.

[Kaylore]

Yes please.

He'll learn slow, but our defensive system is relatively simple and to the point. With his incredible talent, at free safety, he should do well as a Bronco. Assuming the DL we really want is not there, we should go for the best player available at #21 (where there is at least a small need). We can then get our DL from rounds two and three - and possibly Jenkins.

Actually in Bates' defense they need to safeties to be very intelligent as they are the read and react guys and most of the other players just play a gap with the corners pressing in man.

[SureShot]

Safeties play a big role in the run game in Bates' scheme if remember correctly. So we might want them a little bit bigger.

[bdv]

Actually in Bates' defense they need to safeties to be very intelligent as they are the read and react guys and most of the other players just play a gap with the corners pressing in man.

I thought his intelligence was a primarily concern when it came to learning complicated defensive playbooks or complicated defensive schemes. Is it not true that Nelson has an "instinctive" ability to "read and react" at free safety? I respect your opinion on these things, so just to reiterate, what do you think about Nelson in Bates' system: maybe yes at FS or definitely not?

[NW Bolt Fan]

Travis Henry is not the answer either.....
I believe you'll be VERY pleasantly surprised. I hope I'm wrong, but Henry plays the game- hard.

As for Nelso for you guys, I'm hoping you go after a D-lineman, precisely because of the reasons most of you have mentioned. Alot of talent will be gone... I'd love to see you guys end up with Jarvis Moss.

[Kaylore]

I thought his intelligence was a primarily concern when it came to learning complicated defensive playbooks or complicated defensive schemes. Is it not true that Nelson has an "instinctive" ability to "read and react" at free safety? I respect your opinion on these things, so just to reiterate, what do you think about Nelson in Bates' system: maybe yes at FS or definitely not?

I would say no. He's more of a ballhawk/rover style safety. I know if you go over to Broncomania they'll all tell you "OMG w3 N##6 @ 8@11HaWK @sAf7y!!!!" or "Cover safety" or whatever term they like throwing around. The thing is there really isn't such a guy in this defense. Nelson is pretty small, as others have pointed out, and there are emerging concerns about how together he is upstairs.

We have the best set of corners in the league. Generally they can match up one on one with most receivers and hold their own - if not dominate. Our division is also loaded with run-first type of offenses. Bates system leans on the safeties making plays in run support. Can you see where I'm going with this?;)

[TheDave]

The most persistent rumor of the entire draft is that Reggie nelson is as dumb as a post... No Thanks we've already had the Eric Brown experiment.

[bdv]

I would say no. He's more of a ballhawk/rover style safety. I know if you go over to Broncomania they'll all tell you "OMG w3 N##6 @ 8@11HaWK @sAf7y!!!!" or "Cover safety" or whatever term they like throwing around. The thing is there really isn't such a guy in this defense. Nelson is pretty small, as others have pointed out, and there are emerging concerns about how together he is upstairs.

We have the best set of corners in the league. Generally they can match up one on one with most receivers and hold their own - if not dominate. Our division is also loaded with run-first type of offenses. Bates system leans on the safeties making plays in run support. Can you see where I'm going with this?;)

The most persistent rumor of the entire draft is that Reggie nelson is as dumb as a post... No Thanks we've already had the Eric Brown experiment.

I think I've heard enough. I am officially withdrawing my support for Reggie Nelson. :pimp:

The best scenario in round one would likely be to trade up for Jamaal Anderson. Though we'd still need Jenkins, we might even trade a future first day pick for him.

At #21?: I hope Ted Ginn Jr. is still on the board, if not, Justin Harrell looks good, assuming we don't get Jenkins.

[ton80]

Really as long as the player drafted becomes a starter and plays well I could care less what position it's at. Really the draft doesn't usually help all that much first year. If one player cracks the starting lineup you are doing pretty good. More importantly is that players aquired last yr or yr before start to step into roles with the team. Either through starting and making plays, or by being a good role player and not making mistakes. For Broncos to be good players like Kuper/Pears/M.Bell/Foxworth/Scheffler/Marshall/Cutler will have to be the ones that make Broncos better. If we get a gem in the draft that helps this year that would just be a bonus. But you must help more your second and third year so those players I listed I think are the keys to Broncos season.

I like your analysis.

[SpringStein]

I couldn't care less about his classroom "smarts". He wasn't nicknamed The Eraser for struggling in the classroom - but for covering for teammates mistakes.

If he's there and we take him, the bar is open.

[Paladin]

So Rouse is a better choice at S? Agreed. I would bet that Shanahan does not like to draft players that are "slow". He's had a couple of them around, and they are more problematic than helpful. That's why I don't think Nelson would get picked by Denver.

[U4EA]

I like Nelson but I'd rather have a bigger hitter - a guy who wraps up better. However a SAFETY at 21 would leave me short of complaint.

[Elway777]

Nelson would be a solid pick for the Broncos. If the Broncos draft Nelson then maybe draft Johnson or Crowder in in the second.