The Broncos are on the clock (DB.com fan mock draft)

[MileHighMagic]

Just a little reminder for those who didn't see this at the team site.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=6635



On draft weekend, the coaches, general managers and personnel executives around the NFL call the shots.

Until then, though, it's your turn.

Between now and April 24, you can cast your votes for who you believe each team should select with its first-round selection in the third annual DenverBroncos.com fan mock draft.

Each weekday between now and April 27, look for a new team to be on the clock as we roll through the first round, pick No. 1 to pick 31. From the Miami Dolphins on March 13 to the New York Giants in late April, this draft belongs to you.


YOUR VOTES SO FAR:

1. Miami Dolphins (March 13): DE Chris Long, Virginia
2. St. Louis Rams (March 14): OT Jake Long, Michigan
3. Atlanta Falcons (March 17): QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders (March 18): RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
5. Kansas City Chiefs (March 19): DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
6. New York Jets (March 20): DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
7. New England Patriots (March 21): DB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
8. Baltimore Ravens (March 24): QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
9. Cincinnati Bengals (March 25): DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
10. New Orleans Saints (March 26): CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
11. Buffalo Bills (March 27): WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma

[Atlas]

Clady come on Down.

[Atlas]

It would be a big mistake for the Chefs to draft DT Dorsey. Their OL is a mess and they really need an OT.

[MileHighMagic]

It would be a big mistake for the Chefs to draft DT Dorsey. Their OL is a mess and they really need an OT.

Yeah, but how do you pass up a talent like that? I would take him if I had the #1 overall. I don't see him going to KC though.

[elsid13]

I doubt that Dorsey get past ATL. I having feeling that his stop. And Ryan is going to KC, and the Croyle era never begins.

[That One Guy]

I still say Chris Long will NOT go to Miami. I think that shakes up all the mock drafts.

I can't see any way 2 QBs go in the top 10 either. Brohm isn't any different from Henne really and Henne will be there in the early 2nd, at least.

[Cmac821]

Clady is the front runner but he will probly be gone so........ Williams OT Vanderbelt

[CHANGSTER]

Clady is the front runner but he will probly be gone so........ Williams OT Vanderbelt

I'm actually split on Clady and Williams at this point. The fact that one had the lowest wonderlic and one had the highest for OT's somewhat factored into it. If Clady is gone I wouldn't even mind, provided Williams is the pick.

[Tombstone RJ]

Just a little reminder for those who didn't see this at the team site.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=6635



On draft weekend, the coaches, general managers and personnel executives around the NFL call the shots.

Until then, though, it's your turn.

Between now and April 24, you can cast your votes for who you believe each team should select with its first-round selection in the third annual DenverBroncos.com fan mock draft.

Each weekday between now and April 27, look for a new team to be on the clock as we roll through the first round, pick No. 1 to pick 31. From the Miami Dolphins on March 13 to the New York Giants in late April, this draft belongs to you.


YOUR VOTES SO FAR:

1. Miami Dolphins (March 13): DE Chris Long, Virginia
2. St. Louis Rams (March 14): OT Jake Long, Michigan
3. Atlanta Falcons (March 17): QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders (March 18): RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
5. Kansas City Chiefs (March 19): DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
6. New York Jets (March 20): DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
7. New England Patriots (March 21): DB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
8. Baltimore Ravens (March 24): QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
9. Cincinnati Bengals (March 25): DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
10. New Orleans Saints (March 26): CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
11. Buffalo Bills (March 27): WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma

12. Denver Broncos: RB, Mendenhall, Illinois

[peacepipe]

I'm not sold on Williams yet, Clady & Albert would be our best choices.

[Arkansas Bronco]

I still say Chris Long will NOT go to Miami. I think that shakes up all the mock drafts.

I can't see any way 2 QBs go in the top 10 either. Brohm isn't any different from Henne really and Henne will be there in the early 2nd, at least.

If they pass him up Parcells needs to be fired. I think he is the best pick in this years draft. Always hated the fonecoing Fade but Howie was a hell of a player and his son is the same.

[CBF1]

12. Denver Broncos: RB, Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois

[Vegas_Bronco]

2002 - No. 19 - Ashley Lelie, WR, Hawaii
2003 - No. 20 - George Foster, OT, Georgia
2004 - No. 17 - D.J. Williams, LB, Miami (Fla.)
2006 - No. 11 - Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt
2007 - No. 17 - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida


Trade that NO.12 - we've had too many recent successful first rounders to even take the risk of getting another lemon. Get some proven commodities!

[sixtimeseight]

ummm.... from the looks of the list you posted, we've had exactly one successful first rounder in the last 5 years. Keep the 12 or trade up, the higher we pick the better our chances of not picking a bust (which are pretty high to begin with.)

[peacepipe]

2002 - No. 19 - Ashley Lelie, WR, Hawaii
2003 - No. 20 - George Foster, OT, Georgia
2004 - No. 17 - D.J. Williams, LB, Miami (Fla.)
2006 - No. 11 - Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt
2007 - No. 17 - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida


Trade that NO.12 - we've had too many recent successful first rounders to even take the risk of getting another lemon. Get some proven commodities!Who's proven comming out of any draft!? Jay Cutler by no means is a bust,D.J. williams was a great pick but has played out of position(still played well),Jarvis Moss broke his leg, so it is too early to even say wether he's a bust. Goerge Foster was a bust & Ashlie Lelie was one but 3 of 5 you mentioned were worth there draft pick.

[Traveler]

Albert, Clady, or Mendenhall would be my preferences.

[Punisher]

I'll take Williams over Clady now because of that dabockal Clady score on the wonderlic.Its better to have the smart OT then the dumb OT look at George Foster he scored low on the wonderlic as well.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=101&f=1795&t=2247103#s=101&f=1795&t=2247103

[That One Guy]

I believe it was established that Foster got in the mid-20s as well.

I was warming up to Albert a few weeks ago but now that it's becoming the "flavor", I'm getting weary about it. I don't trust the Mane.

[sixtimeseight]

dabockal

ummmm.... debaucle?

[CHANGSTER]

ummmm.... debaucle?

I liked his spelling better. Its catchy.

[CBF1]

Spelling Nazi's :)

[Punisher]

ummmm.... debaucle?

:wiggle: My bad i didn't knew i was in a spelling test but thanks for the correction http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3236/cononohu8.png

[bombay]

Good God. Spelling nazis should at least try to get the correct spelling themselves.

Debacle. Not debaucle.

[BroncoMan4ever]

I am sorry but if RB is what we end up getting i want Stewart over Mendenhall. I want size and power more than speed

[peacepipe]

Power RBs don't last too long,they take on too much punishment too last. RBs like LT,Emmit Smith didn't/don't have the cont. success they have because they take alot of hits.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Power RBs don't last too long,they take on too much punishment too last. RBs like LT,Emmit Smith didn't/don't have the cont. success they have because they take alot of hits.

true but aside from the occasional anomaly at the position. RB's should be changed out every 4-6 years, no matter how they run. Smaller speed backs lack the power to carry the ball 25 times a game and power back don't have a long career expectancy, but in that case i would rather have a true power back who can punish teams for a few years and then get a new one when his body is worn down. I know that sounds bad, but that is the NFL and power backs are better for Denver over shifty speedy guys.

[sixtimeseight]

Good God. Spelling nazis should at least try to get the correct spelling themselves.

Debacle. Not debaucle.

I'm not a spelling nazi, I was genuinely interested in what word he was trying to use. Great metaphor though, comparing me to a political party responsible for 6 millions deaths. I can see how you'd get one from the other.

[Triplelefthook]

Ok so the people who can't spell "debacle" are no longer allowed to make fun of anyone's wonderlic scores

[peacepipe]

true but aside from the occasional anomaly at the position. RB's should be changed out every 4-6 years, no matter how they run. Smaller speed backs lack the power to carry the ball 25 times a game and power back don't have a long career expectancy, but in that case i would rather have a true power back who can punish teams for a few years and then get a new one when his body is worn down. I know that sounds bad, but that is the NFL and power backs are better for Denver over shifty speedy guys.There is a grey area where RBs like LT & E. Smith fall into where they are not a small speedy RB nor a big power back. I believe R. Mendenhall falls into that grey area where they can still carry the ball 20+ carries a game.

[BroncoMan4ever]

There is a grey area where RBs like LT & E. Smith fall into where they are not a small speedy RB nor a big power back. I believe R. Mendenhall falls into that grey area where they can still carry the ball 20+ carries a game.

He seems that way, but Shanny keeps brining in these smaller guys with Mendenhall's frame and size, and none of them are able to last a year without injury or carry the ball 20+ times a game. Which is why i am thinking and hoping that is we do get a RB in the 1st it is a bigger guy with power. And at around 6ft and 235-240lbs, Stewart is that guy.

[Kaylore]

Good grief. Brian Brohm eighth overall?!? Who's the drunk in the ratbird's front office?

[CBF1]

Good grief. Brian Brohm eighth overall?!? Who's the drunk in the ratbird's front office?


Same person that took fat George Foster in the first ???

[Punisher]

Good grief. Brian Brohm eighth overall?!? Who's the drunk in the ratbird's front office?

Brian Brohm is just another Chris Redman

[peacepipe]

He seems that way, but Shanny keeps brining in these smaller guys with Mendenhall's frame and size, and none of them are able to last a year without injury or carry the ball 20+ times a game. Which is why i am thinking and hoping that is we do get a RB in the 1st it is a bigger guy with power. And at around 6ft and 235-240lbs, Stewart is that guy.5'11" 224 lbs isn't small

[BroncoMan4ever]

5'11" 224 lbs isn't small

i have read like 10 different websites that are showing Mendenhall at 6ft and in the 200-210lbs range which is where our last few RB's have been, and obviously that isn't working.
I always thought he looked bigger than he was stated, but now that i am just discovering these other websites are crap i have no problem with Mendenhall but i still like Stewart better

[Tombstone RJ]

i have read like 10 different websites that are showing Mendenhall at 6ft and in the 200-210lbs range which is where our last few RB's have been, and obviously that isn't working.
I always thought he looked bigger than he was stated, but now that i am just discovering these other websites are crap i have no problem with Mendenhall but i still like Stewart better

Mendenhall is 5'10" and 225lbs. He's plenty big enough to be a RB in the NFL. Stewart is 5'10" and only ten pounds heavier.

[peacepipe]

i have read like 10 different websites that are showing Mendenhall at 6ft and in the 200-210lbs range which is where our last few RB's have been, and obviously that isn't working.
I always thought he looked bigger than he was stated, but now that i am just discovering these other websites are crap i have no problem with Mendenhall but i still like Stewart better

ESPN has him at 5'11" 224 lbs
nfldraftscout has him at 5'10" 225
fightingillini.cstu.com(the official site of university of illinois) has at 5'11" 224 lbs

[TallyBronco]

Mock drafts are entirely useless for predicting picks. D&D for football fans.

[wabbit]

Good grief. Brian Brohm eighth overall?!? Who's the drunk in the ratbird's front office?

Desperation takes many forms.

The Baltimore press is saying that the Ravens will initially sit & watch to see if Matt Ryan will fall to them.

If not...and New England is toying with the idea of drafting Ryan as well as offers from several teams who want to move up...Baltimore may try to trade down, and barring that, may reach for Brohm anyway.