View Full Version : Which position should we target in round 1?
BowlenBall
11-10-2007, 12:52 PM
Vote early and vote often!
Ive been on record (several times) for saying we should try to get McFadden. But I dont think we should give up what the Saints gave up to get Williams. It all depends on where we finish.
If the season ended today, I dont think its a foregone conclusion that wed have to trade up to 3. The Jets have a lot of needs and with Mangini being a defensive guy, someone like Long (UVa) makes sense. Atlanta might very well go with a QB. So that brings up NE who currently would pick #5. They are likely to trade out.
NFLBRONCO
11-10-2007, 01:24 PM
I like this poll but, imo I will wait and see where we are pick before I vote.
If we are 3-13 (McFadden Dorsey) 5-11 (If Dorsey and McFadden aren't possible) Trade down once maybe twice stockpile picks to bolster lines LB S spots.
orinjkrush
11-10-2007, 02:45 PM
i vote DC. Bates Motel...you can check in, and you CAN check out.
Requiem
11-10-2007, 02:52 PM
Any great player from those positions would work.
TheDave
11-10-2007, 04:56 PM
Bpa...
With the exception of QB and Corner we aren't talented enough to pass up anyone.
NFLBRONCO
11-10-2007, 05:41 PM
Besides Dorsey and McFadden who can we use that is worth 6-10 pick.
Besides Dorsey and McFadden who can we use that is worth 6-10 pick.
Kenny Phillips is a safety who not only has a 1st Rd grade, there is a big drop off after him.
Jake Long is a tackle who is a monster and would be great in our system. He is more likely to go in the top 5 though.
Beyond those two guys though, we might as well trade down.
NFLBRONCO
11-10-2007, 06:19 PM
Kenny Phillips is a safety who not only has a 1st Rd grade, there is a big drop off after him.
Jake Long is a tackle who is a monster and would be great in our system. He is more likely to go in the top 5 though.
Beyond those two guys though, we might as well trade down.
Thanks Lex for info. I would be nice to add long for the future. I expect more around 10 vs top 5 pick for us.
Elway777
11-10-2007, 08:08 PM
I Laurinatitis could be the prefect pick for Denver and move D.J. back to Will.
NFLBRONCO
11-10-2007, 11:00 PM
I Laurinatitis could be the prefect pick for Denver and move D.J. back to Will.
The question is WILL Denver move DJ to WLB.
The question is WILL Denver move DJ to WLB.
I say no its are ****ing D-line that have him looking Bad, Denver needs A stud DT and a great WSLB to improve the defense Don Conner + A good DT.
RocBronc
11-12-2007, 12:12 PM
I say no its are ****ing D-line that have him looking Bad, Denver needs A stud DT and a great WSLB to improve the defense Don Conner + A good DT.
We already have a great WSLB... D.J. Williams. We don't need to draft one.
Arkansas Bronco
11-12-2007, 12:24 PM
All depends on who is available when its our turn. OL, DT, and MLB would be my top 3.
By my calculation we are now slotted to draft at 17. There are 9 teams with 4/5 records and our opponents have by far the best records of any of the other 4-5 teams. But wow, 9 games in and there are 9 teams with a 4-5 record.
ayjackson
11-12-2007, 02:10 PM
I'm more interested in a FA (and not some JAG) at DT. We have a promising young d-line - adding another kid to the mix would just delay its maturation process. Crowder-Thomas-FA-Dumerville would be the way to go next year - with Ekuban, Moss and Burton thrown into the rotation.
I'm all for a LB - Mike or Will - in the first round. I think the OT class is very deep and we can probably find a good one in the middle of the second round.
Kenny Phillips is the wildcard. If he was available when we picked, I could be convinced to change tack.
BTW, the grades (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/index)for this year's draft class at Scouts Inc. are through the roof!!
Atlas
11-12-2007, 04:28 PM
DT FRank Okam for Texas. He will be a solid Dline for 10 years,
Atlas
11-12-2007, 04:32 PM
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/28/283971.jpg
http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/okam_frank_092105_300.jpg
http://www.cnnsi.com/football/ncaa/specials/preview/2006/scout.report/photos/texas.jpg
Rohirrim
11-12-2007, 09:59 PM
I vote for big guys. If we can't figure a way to get Dorsey, I want Sam Baker. I think it would be fantastic to bring in a LT that Cutler could share an entire career with.
SoCalBronco
11-13-2007, 01:11 AM
Trade all the way out of the round altogether.
I want 8 picks from the start of the 2nd to the end of the 4th.
:)
j/k (well...maybe).
Just a note as to Kenny Phillips, he has had a down year, he's still a good prospect on upside, but he didnt rape this year as I thought he would, he still will come out though I believe. Miami's other first round prospect, Calais Campbell is leaning towards staying for his senior year as he has really had a bad junior season.
Jeff Otah or Ryan Clady in the first please.
Elway777
11-13-2007, 02:25 AM
Draft Laurnatitus or Conner in the first. Trade our 2009 first rounder to Dallas for 31 pick and draft Clady. In the second draft Dre Moore. As free agents the Broncos target Starks, then Turner if Henry is cut and maybe Ken Hamlin. If the broncos have enough money then get Fanaca if Hamilton retires.That cover all of the Broncos needs. The Broncos have the cap room and the draft picks to move this team to the playoffs next year and maybe the Superbowl in a couple of years.My biggest concern is Walker Knee.
NFLBRONCO
11-13-2007, 02:31 AM
D. Jackson WR Cal or DJ hall might need consideration as well.
muffcon350
11-14-2007, 03:43 AM
There are some positions that need to be addressed immediately and others that will need to be addressed for the future.
Immediate:
OT: Lepsis in on downside of his career. Pears is not doing so well at right tackle and the jury is still out on Ryan Harris.
DT: Thomas is the future at one position, we need someone huge to go beside him to stuff the run and draw double teams.
LB: Whether it be MLB or OLB, we need help and we need someone who can come in and start right away.
S: Thanks to Hamza Abdullah, we only need one safety and this person will likely be replacing Lynch when he retires.
Future needs:
C/G: If Nalen doesn't return we will need someone to hold down the middle. We would likely try to move Hamilton back over to Center. If we do this, we will eventually need an elite left guard, if Hamilton stays at guard, we will need a center.
WR: We really need to get someone else who can stretch the field and add Cutler another weapon.
We need to use our first to take care of an immediate need. Whoever the best player available at those needs is who we should take.
I think there is enough talent in this safety class that we could find a good prospect in the later rounds, Unless we can take Kenny Phillips.
LB: If we keep DJ in the middle, we will need an upgrade at SLB and probably at WLB. I think James Laurineitus is the probably the best defensive player in this draft, but if we got him, I would hope Bates would be smart enough to let him man the middle and let DJ go back to WILL. If he is gone, I think we need to take a shot a Dan Connor as he is capable of playing all three LB spots in the NFL.
DT: Dorsey is a beast and Sedrick Ellis is great as well. I don't think Dorsey will be there at our pick and Ellis may not be either. Even if he is, I think guys like Frank Okam, Red Bryant and Dre Moore would do better in Bates system. So unless we turn this season around and end up drafting in the bottom half, I don't want us to take okam in first. He is good, but not top ten or twelve good. Especially with what would probably still be out there.
OT: Jake Long is the best in the draft. He will be gone. Sam Baker however, may not be. He is undersized for most offenses at only about 305. This could cause him to fall right into Denvers lap. If he is gone, I would love someone like Ryan Clady. He is bigger and would probably be a great LT once Lepsis leaves. He isn't TOO big though, which is good. Other than that, I don't see us taking any other Tackle in the top ten or twelve.
So, assuming we will have a top ten or twelve pick, and considering that there will be elite players left that we could use, I think we should go Sam Baker, Ryan Clady, James Laurineitus, or Dan Connor, as at least one of them will still be available.
Elway777
11-14-2007, 06:48 AM
There are some positions that need to be addressed immediately and others that will need to be addressed for the future.
Immediate:
OT: Lepsis in on downside of his career. Pears is not doing so well at right tackle and the jury is still out on Ryan Harris.
DT: Thomas is the future at one position, we need someone huge to go beside him to stuff the run and draw double teams.
LB: Whether it be MLB or OLB, we need help and we need someone who can come in and start right away.
S: Thanks to Hamza Abdullah, we only need one safety and this person will likely be replacing Lynch when he retires.
Future needs:
C/G: If Nalen doesn't return we will need someone to hold down the middle. We would likely try to move Hamilton back over to Center. If we do this, we will eventually need an elite left guard, if Hamilton stays at guard, we will need a center.
WR: We really need to get someone else who can stretch the field and add Cutler another weapon.
We need to use our first to take care of an immediate need. Whoever the best player available at those needs is who we should take.
I think there is enough talent in this safety class that we could find a good prospect in the later rounds, Unless we can take Kenny Phillips.
LB: If we keep DJ in the middle, we will need an upgrade at SLB and probably at WLB. I think James Laurineitus is the probably the best defensive player in this draft, but if we got him, I would hope Bates would be smart enough to let him man the middle and let DJ go back to WILL. If he is gone, I think we need to take a shot a Dan Connor as he is capable of playing all three LB spots in the NFL.
DT: Dorsey is a beast and Sedrick Ellis is great as well. I don't think Dorsey will be there at our pick and Ellis may not be either. Even if he is, I think guys like Frank Okam, Red Bryant and Dre Moore would do better in Bates system. So unless we turn this season around and end up drafting in the bottom half, I don't want us to take okam in first. He is good, but not top ten or twelve good. Especially with what would probably still be out there.
OT: Jake Long is the best in the draft. He will be gone. Sam Baker however, may not be. He is undersized for most offenses at only about 305. This could cause him to fall right into Denvers lap. If he is gone, I would love someone like Ryan Clady. He is bigger and would probably be a great LT once Lepsis leaves. He isn't TOO big though, which is good. Other than that, I don't see us taking any other Tackle in the top ten or twelve.
So, assuming we will have a top ten or twelve pick, and considering that there will be elite players left that we could use, I think we should go Sam Baker, Ryan Clady, James Laurineitus, or Dan Connor, as at least one of them will still be available.Vary good summery of what the Broncos need. I would love to get Laurineitus or Conner in the first. Maybe Trade our 2009 first rounder to Dallas 31 pick and draft Clady or Reggie Smith. Then use our second rounder on Defencive tackle like Okam or Moore.
ayjackson
11-14-2007, 11:14 AM
Vary good summery of what the Broncos need. I would love to get Laurineitus or Conner in the first. Maybe Trade our 2009 first rounder to Dallas 31 pick and draft Clady or Reggie Smith. Then use our second rounder on Defencive tackle like Okam or Moore.
I don't think anybody's going to trade out of this year's first round without a little more compensation than a mid to late 2009 first rounder. Dallas can pick up a very good player at 31 like Aqib Talib or Dejuan Tribble. Denver's 2009 first rounder is far from guaranteed to yield a better prospect than that.
footstepsfrom#27
11-20-2007, 04:38 AM
Nothing but the O-line.
vailitaliano319
11-21-2007, 12:40 AM
D. Jackson WR Cal or DJ hall might need consideration as well.
you cant be serious about Jackson? Safeties and OL are the biggest needs
Elway777
11-21-2007, 12:59 AM
This would be a suprise pick, Jamaal Charles. Charles could run a 4.3 at the combines and be up to 220 ponds. Charles is lighting fast and has great vision and would scare defences with his speed. Charles and Young could split carries to keep both fresh. The Broncos could then draft a short yardage back like Hester on second day.
Trade all the way out of the round altogether.
I want 8 picks from the start of the 2nd to the end of the 4th.
:)
j/k (well...maybe).
Just a note as to Kenny Phillips, he has had a down year, he's still a good prospect on upside, but he didnt rape this year as I thought he would, he still will come out though I believe. Miami's other first round prospect, Calais Campbell is leaning towards staying for his senior year as he has really had a bad junior season.
Theres something to that. If we'er not in the top 10, I dont think multiplying picks is a bad idea. I dont see THAT big of a difference between Laurinaitis and, say, Leman and Larsen. I also dont see a huge difference between James Davis and Jon Stewart.