New Mock draft

[Elway777]

The Broncos sign Jermaine Phillips to play strong safety. They also sign Derrick Ward to backup at running back. Chis Canty is signed to start at LDE.The Broncos also sign MIles Austin for 4 receiver and kick returner
The Broncos trade down in draft with Pittsburgh for their 1 and 2 round picks because pittsburgh wants to move up for left tackle.
1. Brandon Spikes, run stopping middle linebacker that is solid in coverage
2a Peria Jerry, fast Dt that is a great pass rusher and solid against the run.
2b Shon Green , tough running back that should fit the Broncos zone blocking scheme.
3a Brandon tate , the Broncos add another weapon for Cutler.
4, David Burton, Fs that is good tackler.
5a Deangleo Smith ,should be a good 5 corner and can also play safety and return punts.
5b Jason Williams, 6-1, 240 pound linebacker that runs under 4-6 and hits like a ton of brinks. Last years caused 5 forced fumbles and this year also caused 5 forced fumbles. He is my sleeper pick for the Broncos.
6. Josh Pinkard, drops because of character issues .
7a Dre Mail Hardin, sleeper pick from stillman . Good size and speed for safety plus real productive. Practice squad safety
7b Sammie Lee Hill, another player from stillman that is 6-4 320 ponds and runs 5.1. Practice squad Dt.

[PRBronco]

I dunno if Peria Jerry would make it out of Round 1, seems like the kind of the guy the Colts would love, and they need DTs like mad. Also I'm not sure how big I am on Spikes. He's just a junior isn't he? Drafting juniors at the best of times scares me, especially at a leadership position like MLB.

Good mock either way though, these are always fun :)

[gyldenlove]

I am not that big on Spikes, he is more a SLB, 3-4 type. I would prefer Curry if we go LB in round 1.

I would say Will Moore in round 1, LB in round 2 (tons and tons of quality).

[cmhargrove]

I dunno if Peria Jerry would make it out of Round 1, seems like the kind of the guy the Colts would love, and they need DTs like mad. Also I'm not sure how big I am on Spikes. He's just a junior isn't he? Drafting juniors at the best of times scares me, especially at a leadership position like MLB.

Good mock either way though, these are always fun :)

Take a look at Curtis Lofton for the Falcons this weekend. I believe he came out after his Junior year. I wanted the Broncos to sign him really bad, but we would have had to pass on Royal. I don't think that would be worth it.

[SpringStein]

Take a look at Curtis Lofton for the Falcons this weekend. I believe he came out after his Junior year. I wanted the Broncos to sign him really bad, but we would have had to pass on Royal. I don't think that would be worth it.

Plus Atlanta selected him before our 2nd round pick.

[nickademus]

Spikes is a freak of nature I have watched way to much Flordia football this year and he is playing his way into the conversation with rey and the road warrior jr. He plays with anger and makes less mistakes than Rey Rey. He isnt the Heady player that Laurnitus (sp) is but he will make more plays. I really like Curry at Wake but Sam is easier to fill than MLB and Spikes is a difference maker at the harder possition.

[PRBronco]

Spikes is a freak of nature I have watched way to much Flordia football this year and he is playing his way into the conversation with rey and the road warrior jr. He plays with anger and makes less mistakes than Rey Rey. He isnt the Heady player that Laurnitus (sp) is but he will make more plays. I really like Curry at Wake but Sam is easier to fill than MLB and Spikes is a difference maker at the harder possition.

Uggh, I don't think athleticism over brains is working to well for us so far :S

Speaking of Sams, what do you think of Sintim out of Virginia?

[gyldenlove]

Spikes is a freak of nature I have watched way to much Flordia football this year and he is playing his way into the conversation with rey and the road warrior jr. He plays with anger and makes less mistakes than Rey Rey. He isnt the Heady player that Laurnitus (sp) is but he will make more plays. I really like Curry at Wake but Sam is easier to fill than MLB and Spikes is a difference maker at the harder possition.

On defense there is no substitute for brains. Curry can play both Sam and Mike as needed and is a very instinctual player.

I am not big on Laurinaitis, but I would take him over Rey because he is better suited to be a pro MLB.

[nickademus]

Uggh, I don't think athleticism over brains is working to well for us so far :S

Speaking of Sams, what do you think of Sintim out of Virginia?

I havent seen alot of him to be honest but what I have seen I like. I am just starting to go through alot of film from some of the big east and acc teams. but I will look at him and tell you what I think after.

[nickademus]

On defense there is no substitute for brains. Curry can play both Sam and Mike as needed and is a very instinctual player.

I am not big on Laurinaitis, but I would take him over Rey because he is better suited to be a pro MLB.

This is why I like Spikes so much he is a pretty good mix of Rey and Laurinaitis. He doesnt make as many mistakes as Rey and but he is more active and explosive than Laurinaitis. I would bet that he would pick up the pro game pretty quick and could probably grow in to the MLB/ defensive qb that we have been missing since Al left town. IMHO Rey would need a SS to take on the role (like Lynch did) while Laurinaitis plays the most mistake free but he also doesnt really make that special play that can change a game.

[gyldenlove]

This is why I like Spikes so much he is a pretty good mix of Rey and Laurinaitis. He doesnt make as many mistakes as Rey and but he is more active and explosive than Laurinaitis. I would bet that he would pick up the pro game pretty quick and could probably grow in to the MLB/ defensive qb that we have been missing since Al left town. IMHO Rey would need a SS to take on the role (like Lynch did) while Laurinaitis plays the most mistake free but he also doesnt really make that special play that can change a game.

Pretty spot on.

I don't like about Rey that he plays out of control and I think you are right that he would need someone else to be the general, like Brooking is in Atlanta or Lynch was.

Laurinaitis I am okay with, he has the brains and the instincts and he is reasonably athletic, but no playmaker. I think of him as a guy like Lance Briggs, a very good player, but when it is crunch time you want Brian Urlacher out there, not Briggs.

[BroncoMan4ever]

i think Tate would be available in the 5th and that might even be early considering his injury

[BroncoMan4ever]

Pretty spot on.

I don't like about Rey that he plays out of control and I think you are right that he would need someone else to be the general, like Brooking is in Atlanta or Lynch was.

Laurinaitis I am okay with, he has the brains and the instincts and he is reasonably athletic, but no playmaker. I think of him as a guy like Lance Briggs, a very good player, but when it is crunch time you want Brian Urlacher out there, not Briggs.

Spikes is the only 1st round MLB i would want on this team.

Laurinitis is really good mentally and makes good reads, but athletically would not be used in Nickle situations.
Rey is physically great, but not strong mentally and plays to out of control.

Spikes is just a freak and a headache for offensive coordinators waiting to happen.

[Doggcow]

I effing love those free agent signings though. With Phillips and Ward our team would be hugely improved.

[Broncos_OTM]

I effing love those free agent signings though. With Phillips and Ward our team would be hugely improved.

Not to mention Chris Canty. Though he is used in a 3-4 scheme he would anchor the LDE spot, He wont be a Pass rush demon, but he would be a improvement over Engleberger. I really like Ekubhan so i am really bummed he is getting old. because dude can get to the QB and is strong agsint the run

[SpringStein]

Spikes is the only 1st round MLB i would want on this team.

Laurinitis is really good mentally and makes good reads, but athletically would not be used in Nickle situations.
Rey is physically great, but not strong mentally and plays to out of control.

Spikes is just a freak and a headache for offensive coordinators waiting to happen.

I'm also on the Spikes wagon.

[Elway777]

i think Tate would be available in the 5th and that might even be early considering his injury I feel in love with Tate after watching his video and didn't want to take a change and draft him latter http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8phbHgORqaI . I would be ok with drafting in 4 round if a safety like Rashard Johnson id still their in the 3 round.

[lex]

Pretty spot on.

I don't like about Rey that he plays out of control and I think you are right that he would need someone else to be the general, like Brooking is in Atlanta or Lynch was.

Laurinaitis I am okay with, he has the brains and the instincts and he is reasonably athletic, but no playmaker. I think of him as a guy like Lance Briggs, a very good player, but when it is crunch time you want Brian Urlacher out there, not Briggs.

Laurinaitis is overrated. Instead of taking him, Id rather get someone else later who is smart and semi-athletic. What nick didnt mention too was that Spikes gets picks and also when he's blitzing he has a knack for getting his hand up and deflecting passes. Ive seen him do this a number of times. Compare that to Laurinaitis whenever he plays teams like UF, LSU, or USC. He's pretty much been a non factor. Plus he gets washed out of plays too much in the traffic.

[nickademus]

Laurinaitis is overrated. Instead of taking him, Id rather get someone else later who is smart and semi-athletic. What nick didnt mention too was that Spikes gets picks and also when he's blitzing he has a knack for getting his hand up and deflecting passes. Ive seen him do this a number of times. Compare that to Laurinaitis whenever he plays teams like UF, LSU, or USC. He's pretty much been a non factor. Plus he gets washed out of plays too much in the traffic.

I will say this Laurinaitis does get washed out alot but he has the sense to recover which is why you see him getting alot of tackles 5-7 yards deep. I have totally sold out for our first two picks if we dont go Spikes, Chung I will be devistated but if we get one of the two it needs to be Spikes.

[Requiem]

I enjoy the enthusiasm and effort, but I think if people are going to do mocks -- do them with the picks we do have; which are the extra fifth from Seattle and a seventh from the Falcons.

[SoCalBronco]

I enjoy the enthusiasm and effort, but I think if people are going to do mocks -- do them with the picks we do have; which are the extra fifth from Seattle and a seventh from the Falcons.

Req,

If we did that, then we'd get depressed as we'd be reminded of how few picks we really have.

:)

[gyldenlove]

Here is my mock, with the picks we have:

1. Will Moore, I am totally sold on this guy.
2. Patrick Chung, This settles our secondary.
3. Darry Beckwith, Should be rated higher, but in a strong MLB year he drops.
4. Clinton Mcdonald, We need a big power end, this is our guy.
5a. Morgan Trent, Development corner.
5b. Devin Moore, Speedster RB who will hopefully be more durable than what we have
6. Antonio Dixon, Big fatbody DT from the U.
7a. Curtis Crouch, Long shot OG who has good footspeed.
7b. Anthony Reddick, The next big Miami safety, maybe not.

[Requiem]

Gylden, that's pretty interesting.

I want to acquire some tape of this Rashad Jennings kid (RB) from Liberty, along with Javarris Williams from Tennessee State. They've been healthy in college, have carried the load and produced. Level of competition will obviously be brought up, but it's hard to argue against good measurables, character and production. IMHO.

I need to see real film of these dudes and not highlights.

[gyldenlove]

Gylden, that's pretty interesting.

I want to acquire some tape of this Rashad Jennings kid (RB) from Liberty, along with Javarris Williams from Tennessee State. They've been healthy in college, have carried the load and produced. Level of competition will obviously be brought up, but it's hard to argue against good measurables, character and production. IMHO.

I need to see real film of these dudes and not highlights.

I was reading a blurb on PFW about Rashard Jennings yesterday, he has excellent size and seems like a decent kid.

[bpc]

I love Spikes and Curry. You could make a case for either. Spikes it the man though. I've considered him the best MLB prospect out there for a majority of this season. He's going to be the Edgeran James to Laurinaitis/Malauga being Ricky Williams.

I have us taking an impact safety because they are a little harder to find in my opinion with the size and speed that Will Moore and Taylor Mays have. Still, i would not have any problem going Spikes in round 1. Honestly, I think we will play ourselves out of position to draft him.

[Broncos_OTM]

I enjoy the enthusiasm and effort, but I think if people are going to do mocks -- do them with the picks we do have; which are the extra fifth from Seattle and a seventh from the Falcons.

That is why it is his mock.. Its like property he can do what ever the **** he wants to do with it. Fact is shanny always makes trades. and usually after the 2-3 round there is so much pick swapping its not funny. Why not speculate on those aspects.

[Broncos_OTM]

I love Spikes and Curry. You could make a case for either. Spikes it the man though. I've considered him the best MLB prospect out there for a majority of this season. He's going to be the Edgeran James to Laurinaitis/Malauga being Ricky Williams.

I have us taking an impact safety because they are a little harder to find in my opinion with the size and speed that Will Moore and Taylor Mays have. Still, i would not have any problem going Spikes in round 1. Honestly, I think we will play ourselves out of position to draft him.

I like your Draft but Michigan DT's scare the hell out of me.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Gylden, that's pretty interesting.

I want to acquire some tape of this Rashad Jennings kid (RB) from Liberty, along with Javarris Williams from Tennessee State. They've been healthy in college, have carried the load and produced. Level of competition will obviously be brought up, but it's hard to argue against good measurables, character and production. IMHO.

I need to see real film of these dudes and not highlights.

after Wells, and Greene, Jennings is the RB i want. and he would probably be available in the 3rd.