Well, Maurice Clarett is a Bronco (Good move or not?)

[Pezman]

Personally, of the four moves made by the organization on day one, the Maurice Clarett one was the safest one of all. Low-risk, high reward and lots of potential. I like it, but then again, it also makes me wonder about the long term goals of our RB's, especially Tatum. Is it too early for us to think he is a bust?

Another thought. Is he worth the spot on the roster if he cannot shake his image alone? Will you root for him either way? Reaction to this will be interesting not only in the lockerroom, but around the entire league. I dont know if I can warm to the kid right away but if he can prove himself on the field, and in the lockerroom, than obviously, most of us will embrace him.

Clearly however, the first reaction to this move is toward the future. Shanny must be thinking long-term project with him since he does have a tremendous upside. However, should we be worried about Tatum being a long-term commitment by the team now? And how does the entire platoon of RB's fit into this? It should be a competitive enviroment to say the least...

Questions galore, but overall, not a bad pickup on a day of questionable calls by the Bronco management. Lets hope day two brings anything but more DB's

[easymobee]

I like it.

Clarett loves us right now. By making him a 1st day pick, Denver gave him a reason to hold his head high and it will probably be repaid to the organization with his efforts.

As for the reach aspect .... its in the ESPN article that Parcells would have taken him in the 4th round.

Low Risk - High Reward.

[Ratboy]

All 4 picks were great!

I loved the Williams pick, I was skeptical of the other two Cornerbacks, but i read some stuff on them, and im equally impressed with all 3 of them, They all have that talent to shine.

Clarett, I went nuts, I was so shocked, i jumped up and down for joy!!

Plus watching Fader get pissed was priceless!

[easymobee]

Re: Option 2.

Character Isses.

You can't draft a team full of choir boys and expect best possible results on the field.

2 examples ....

Kevin Dyson over Randy Moss.

Just about every move that Dick Vermeil has endorsed or not endorsed over his 1st few years with the Chiefs. He is a classic case of someone who looks waaay to much into that.

[Vegas_Bronco]

Shanny is a hypocrite, he won't take Miller (CB) because of his 'character flaws' yet he turns around and grabs Clarett. Mel said that Clarett should have been a day 2 pick at best as he had 2-3 other RB rate higher. I though we should have taken a OG or another lineman.

You won't catch me buying a Clarett jersey and I know for sure that none of his teammates will fully trust the poor bast****. "No! Maurice, you can't borrow my car."

Denver did not even participate/wer not present at his workout.

[Pezman]

Originally Posted by easymobee

I like it.

Clarett loves us right now. By making him a 1st day pick, Denver gave him a reason to hold his head high and it will probably be repaid to the organization with his efforts.

As for the reach aspect .... its in the ESPN article that Parcells would have taken him in the 4th round.

Low Risk - High Reward.

Looking at your avatar Easymobee, it reminds me. What the hell must Ron Dayne be thinking? I wonder if he is getting set up to be a third-stringer the same way that Garrison Hearst was set up last season. And worse yet, I wonder if Droughns is starting to look like a flash in the pan in Shanny's eyes...
Not that the backfield wasnt already getting crowded but now that Clarett is in the fold, Dayne must know its a one shot deal here next year.

I agree btw...I think by the end of the 4th round would have been too late for Clarett to be drafted since there were many teams that were quietly waiting for him to fall to them in tomorrows rounds. But, I do also wonder if Shanny grabbed him for headlines and glory as well IMO.

[easymobee]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Bronco

Mel said that Clarett should have been a day 2 pick at best as he had 2-3 other RB rate higher.

I realize you don't like the Clarett pick.

But, Shanahan couldn't have waited any longer to grab him. Its in the espn article that Parcells had already told Clarett that he was gonna take him in the 4th round.

You can dislike the pick .... But Shanahan can't be penalized for drafting him "too early" .

[sgbfan]

I like what the broncos do at RB. They get the same production off of rookie salaries, that other teams have to pay millions for. I also have a good feeling about Clarett. he lowered his 40 time by .1-.2 seconds in a month. I don't want to hear this crap about him being lazy. No one without talent can get the #s that he got in OSU, and all he needs is the motivation to work. Who in this entire draft has gone through half of what he has. He definately has the motivation.

[Crushaholic]

I yelled "No Maurice Clarett" for several months until I was blue in the face. I still don't like the pick, but I hope he turns out alright. As soon as he puts on a Broncos uniform, he has my support until further notice.

[easymobee]

Originally Posted by Pezman

Looking at your avatar Easymobee, it reminds me. What the hell must Ron Dayne be thinking?

Who knows?

Tatum Bell starts.

Clarett is a primary backup ( not guaranteed by any stretch, but i hope it works out this well to start ).

Dayne is more of a situational back? Short yardage and Goal Line?


Who else makes the final roster at the HB spot? Mike Anderson?

It'll be interesting.

[Vegas_Bronco]

Originally Posted by easymobee

I realize you don't like the Clarett pick.

But, Shanahan couldn't have waited any longer to grab him. Its in the espn article that Parcells had already told Clarett that he was gonna take him in the 4th round.

You can dislike the pick .... But Shanahan can't be penalized for drafting him "too early" .

If you have seen his 'promo tapes' he is not a typical Denver back with the one cut and go or running downhill, he is a shifty back that hits assigned lanes and doesn't do much more.... It's not that I don't like the pick. I simply think we have more pressing needs at offensive line, safety, and linebacker.

On another topic, do you thing Shanny will ever draft a QB in round 1?

[easymobee]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Bronco

On another topic, do you thing Shanny will ever draft a QB in round 1?

If the guy was right.

Although i'm glad that we stayed out of this years QB shuffle.

Can you believe that Rodgers fell from 1-2 range to 24 ..... i think that sums up about how impressive this years rookie QB class was.

[SimonFletcher73]

Don't mind the pick. We could have got another cb instead.

[Odysseus]

Bobby Turner said pick him. I say good pick.

If Bell goes down which back on our current roster would you want to hand our offense to? If the Broncos are committing to running the ball they need depth at this position. They need a kid with an upside. This might be a great pick.

I'm not fully sold on Clarett. This kid has learned a lot of hard lessons. Perhaps his character has improved.

[easymobee]

I'm thinking that Clarett will give Denver 110% on top of the already huge motivation he has to prove the rest of the NFL wrong.

We made him a 1st day pick .... something that im sure he's very grateful for.

[tk13]

I don't know, I don't really think the guy is a character problem. I think there are just people have been out to make him look bad. I think the real issue is the fact he hasn't played since 2 seasons ago and has not done much since really to prove he's the RB he used to be. I think he has an opportunity to be productive because you guys always seem to turn dirt into gold at RB, but I'm not sold that you couldn't have waited and drafted one of the other productive college backs and had success anyway. I think Shanahan was being a little too cute here, but we'll see.

[Bronco LB 59]

Bobby Turner is my favorite assistant on the staff. I think the guy is one of the classiest and most respected coaches in the game. He has turned down opportunties with greater responsbility and fame because he is content with his RBs role in the Mile High City.

I have so much respect for the man that I trust him when it comes to Clarett.

[ØrangeÇrush]

Originally Posted by Pezman

Personally, of the four moves made by the organization on day one, the Maurice Clarett one was the safest one of all. Low-risk, high reward and lots of potential. I like it, but then again, it also makes me wonder about the long term goals of our RB's, especially Tatum. Is it too early for us to think he is a bust?

Another thought. Is he worth the spot on the roster if he cannot shake his image alone? Will you root for him either way? Reaction to this will be interesting not only in the lockerroom, but around the entire league. I dont know if I can warm to the kid right away but if he can prove himself on the field, and in the lockerroom, than obviously, most of us will embrace him.

Clearly however, the first reaction to this move is toward the future. Shanny must be thinking long-term project with him since he does have a tremendous upside. However, should we be worried about Tatum being a long-term commitment by the team now? And how does the entire platoon of RB's fit into this? It should be a competitive enviroment to say the least...

Questions galore, but overall, not a bad pickup on a day of questionable calls by the Bronco management. Lets hope day two brings anything but more DB's

Not that it means much, but Torry Holt was very approving of this move by us. If his attitude towards Clarett is common on the team, I don't see how this will affect team chemistry. We are getting someone with the worlds biggest chip on his shoulder too.

[baja]

Well it is a good thing Clarett is a running back because he is too slow to play on the Bronocos offensive line

[Bronco LB 59]

Originally Posted by baja fan

Well it is a good thing Clarett is a running back because he is too slow to play on the Bronocos offensive line

I wouldn't put too much stock in his 40 time. NFL 40 times are the biggest crock of **** in professional sports. None of them are accurate.

According to the NFL combine numbers, Fabian Washington runs a faster 40 than Maurice Greene.

[Drek]

Horrible pick. Clarrett wouldn't be bad as a 5th or 6th round slider, but ending the 3rd round he's horrible. Not because he's Maurice Clarrett mind you, but because he's basically not Brandon Jacobs. Jacobs at 260 with a 4.5 40 yarder is an ultimate upside player, and in our system would likely excel. Clarrett might be a future great back for us, but he's also just as likely to be a bust. Jacobs, while a possible bust as well, brings an upside unlike any other HB in a long time. I'm hoping he continues to slide down to us and we grab him in the 6th, but I really doubt it.

[Orange4Life]

I'm ok with the pick. At first I was pulling my hair out and didn't like it at all. But I like what I am hearing out of Clarett right now. Talk is cheap and he needs to back it up but I like what I am hearing so far. I like that Turner has been in touch with him for two years, he probably has a pretty good handle on the kind of person Clarett is. I like that Clarett is around if something happens to Bell and we don't have to give the ball to Q. I like being stacked at RB, especially the way they get beat up. Its one position you really need quality players 3 deep.

[broncoblue]

well i missed the last 2 rounds due to guinness lol...put pc on this morning and saw clarret and thought its gonna be a fun mane day today,lets cut him slack and give the chance hes getting and see if he can grab it with both hands.

[bloodsunday]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Bronco

Shanny is a hypocrite, he won't take Miller (CB) because of his 'character flaws' yet he turns around and grabs Clarett.

There are about a hundred angles to this:
1) Why not Justin Miller instead of Williams? Miller at least has starting DB potential. Williams looks like a career nickel/dime back -- with a 2nd round pick?

2) Why not McPherson instead of Clarett? Seriously, Clarett may be a safer player, but with our ability to pick backs off of trees, why do we need this guy? If we were going to reach, it should have been on a guy like McPherson that doesn't come along often.

3) Why is Williams and Clarett not a "reach", but V Jack was? I suppose the Broncos' draft board is that screwed up.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Bronco

Shanny is a hypocrite, he won't take Miller (CB) because of his 'character flaws' yet he turns around and grabs Clarett. Mel said that Clarett should have been a day 2 pick at best as he had 2-3 other RB rate higher. I though we should have taken a OG or another lineman.

You won't catch me buying a Clarett jersey and I know for sure that none of his teammates will fully trust the poor bast****. "No! Maurice, you can't borrow my car."

Denver did not even participate/wer not present at his workout.

How can you say Miller wasn't taken because of character flaws? Fact is, the Broncos and Shanny had Williams rated higher on their draft board than Williams, and that is why they took him.

Screw what Kiper thinks.

Right or wrong, Shanny didn't make his decision to take Williams over Miller because of character issues.