'06 Mocks

[Hercules Rockefeller]

http://huddlegeeks.com/NFL_Draft/2006/mock2006.htm

6.)Denver (from Washington)
DE - Mathias Kiwanuka - Boston College

17.)Denver
OT - Max Jean-Gilles - Georgia

http://www.draftboardinsider.com/mock/2006.html

5. AJ Hawk (D'Brickshaw goes 6th)
23. Orien Harris

http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2006.php

1. Denver Broncos: Matt Leinart, QB, USC
Denver got away with armed robbery when the Redskins surrendered their first-round pick to them prior to the 2005 Draft. Washington is the worst team in the NFL. Sooner or later, Mike Shanahan has to realize that Jake Plummer is not the answer at quarterback. If he has the opportunity to take Matt Leinart, he should.

10. Denver Broncos: Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State
Rod Smith will be 36 in May 2006, and other than him, Ashley Lelie and Darius Watts, the Broncos have nothing at wide receiver.

http://www.widewordofsports.com/Arti...ticles-441.htm

4- Washington Redskins (moron) - Matthias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College
Can you think of another Redskin need besides a speed pass-rusher? I mean, besides a coach that's stuck in the 80's.

22 - Denver Broncos - Jesse Mahelona, DT, Tennessee
They just had to see for themselves when it came to Gerard Warren being an underachieving slacker. They've seen enough.

[Clockwork Orange]

It's hard to be unhappy with any mock that has us getting possibly the best pass rushing DE in the draft. My only question with this one is that NFLdraftcountdown has Gilles listed as a guard rather than a tackle. Either way, the first one is a very nice draft.

The 2nd one is very questionable. The Broncos pass on Ferguson, Kiwanuka & Wright to take a LB? Ummm, no? If there's one position that the Broncos are set at, it's LB. I do like the Orien Harris pick at 23 though.

The next one is interesting for the fact that they've got the Broncos with two top ten picks. I don't think that'll happen but I wouldn't weep if it did. Having the 1st overall pick is an ideal situation, but is Leinart the guy? I would hope that the Broncos would look to trade down from that spot with someone who was salivating over Leinart and in need of a QB (like possibly Miami or Cleveland). I don't like the Holmes pick at all. They pass on Mario Williams, Mathis Kiwanuka & Eric Winston to take a WR with a top ten pick in what appears to be a weak draft for WR's? I'd be three shades of pissed.

The last one is pretty odd overall, but I'll be allright with both picks going to the D-line.

Nice finds Herc.

[NFLBRONCO]

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

It's hard to be unhappy with any mock that has us getting possibly the best pass rushing DE in the draft. My only question with this one is that NFLdraftcountdown has Gilles listed as a guard rather than a tackle. Either way, the first one is a very nice draft.

The 2nd one is very questionable. The Broncos pass on Ferguson, Kiwanuka & Wright to take a LB? Ummm, no? If there's one position that the Broncos are set at, it's LB. I do like the Orien Harris pick at 23 though.

The next one is interesting for the fact that they've got the Broncos with two top ten picks. I don't think that'll happen but I wouldn't weep if it did. Having the 1st overall pick is an ideal situation, but is Leinart the guy? I would hope that the Broncos would look to trade down from that spot with someone who was salivating over Leinart and in need of a QB (like possibly Miami or Cleveland). I don't like the Holmes pick at all. They pass on Mario Williams, Mathis Kiwanuka & Eric Winston to take a WR with a top ten pick in what appears to be a weak draft for WR's? I'd be three shades of pissed.

The last one is pretty odd overall, but I'll be allright with both picks going to the D-line.

Nice finds Herc.

The way Denver drafts I can see us passing on DE LT and going LB WR CB even I never assume anything anymore with our drafting.


If Warren EE play good this year do you think DE will still be a top priority in the Broncos eyes?


For the record I'm hoping for DE LT with Wash pick and DT LT with our pick most of all.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

http://huddlegeeks.com/NFL_Draft/2006/mock2006.htm

6.)Denver (from Washington)
DE - Mathias Kiwanuka - Boston College

17.)Denver
OT - Max Jean-Gilles - Georgia
This will be excellent. I have some sore feelings regarding Jean-Gilles but ill put them aside once he dons the Orange and Blue. He is a pretty talented guy. Should lose a little weight though. Kiwi would be a great pick.

http://www.draftboardinsider.com/mock/2006.html

5. AJ Hawk (D'Brickshaw goes 6th)
23. Orien Harris
AJ Hawk is a fine player, perhaps the top LB (although i like Ernie Sims a little more) but as CO noted we are already full at LB, although i would be very happy to have a guy like AJ if we never picked up Gold. Orien in the late first would be solid. He needs to turn it on this year.
http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2006.php

1. Denver Broncos: Matt Leinart, QB, USC
Denver got away with armed robbery when the Redskins surrendered their first-round pick to them prior to the 2005 Draft. Washington is the worst team in the NFL. Sooner or later, Mike Shanahan has to realize that Jake Plummer is not the answer at quarterback. If he has the opportunity to take Matt Leinart, he should.

10. Denver Broncos: Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State
Rod Smith will be 36 in May 2006, and other than him, Ashley Lelie and Darius Watts, the Broncos have nothing at wide receiver.
Ugh. Leinart....Holmes is a good WR but he isnt a thick, tall possession type that we need. He is similar to Watts. He just isnt what we need although he is talented.
http://www.widewordofsports.com/Arti...ticles-441.htm

4- Washington Redskins (moron) - Matthias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College
Can you think of another Redskin need besides a speed pass-rusher? I mean, besides a coach that's stuck in the 80's.

22 - Denver Broncos - Jesse Mahelona, DT, Tennessee
They just had to see for themselves when it came to Gerard Warren being an underachieving slacker. They've seen enough.
Mahelona was very impressive last year at UT. Gotta see if he is more than a one year wonder though. If he plays just as well as last year i would have no problem whatsoever taking him in the late first. Kiwi and Jesse would be a great tandem.

[Clockwork Orange]

Originally Posted by NFLBRONCO

The way Denver drafts I can see us passing on DE LT and going LB WR CB even I never assume anything anymore with our drafting.


If Warren EE play good this year do you think DE will still be a top priority in the Broncos eyes?


For the record I'm hoping for DE LT with Wash pick and DT LT with our pick most of all.

Not this time around. There's no way I can see them going LB because of the contract they gave to Al Wilson, the drafting of DJ Williams in the 1st round a year ago and the signing of Ian Gold. Very small chance on a CB (I'd say no chance, but this is Mike Shanahan we're talking about) since they used their first three picks last year on CB's. There's only two receivers at the moment who look to be first round worthy (Holmes & Hester) and neither are top 10 selections.

I'm with you, D-line & O-line are the ways to go.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

I'm with you, D-line & O-line are the ways to go.

and QB

[Clockwork Orange]

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

and QB

Anyone in the 1st round outside of Leinart that you like?

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Young or McNeal

[NFLBRONCO]

Do you really see Shanny going QB? He is awful loyal to Plummer and I doubt he's ready to make a switch yet or groom his replacement.

[DBroncos4life]

Leinhart, Wright, Haloti Ngata, and Mathias Kiwanuka are names that jump out at me right now.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Originally Posted by NFLBRONCO

Do you really see Shanny going QB? He is awful loyal to Plummer and I doubt he's ready to make a switch yet or groom his replacement.

Jake is a good QB. Jake is also completely erratic and Denver will only win a SB despite him if he stays under center. Then there's Jake escalating cap number. The Skins trade laid the foundation to get the QB Shanny wants next year.

[Atwater27]

If our Brownies dont pan out the way we hope for them too i can see us taking 3 Dlinemen in a row in the first 2 rounds.

1) Kiwaunka DE BC
2) Harris DT THE U
3) Tapp DE VT


Now i have some comments on Tapp. He is going to be a fine player in the NFL. He reminds me of Dwight Freeney, maybe not as fast, but he sure can get around that end, he is an excellent pass rusher and if we take these 3 stud dlinemen in the first 2 rounds you will not hear complaints from me.

[FADERPROOF]

Man, I would really love that AJ Hawk pic, then DJ could stay at WLB, but we wanted to overpay for a midget LB.

It foiled my desire to draft Kevin Burnett, and now it will foil my desire for AJ Hawk.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

If our Brownies dont pan out the way we hope for them too i can see us taking 3 Dlinemen in a row in the first 2 rounds.

1) Kiwaunka DE BC
2) Harris DT THE U
3) Tapp DE VT


Now i have some comments on Tapp. He is going to be a fine player in the NFL. He reminds me of Dwight Freeney, maybe not as fast, but he sure can get around that end, he is an excellent pass rusher and if we take these 3 stud dlinemen in the first 2 rounds you will not hear complaints from me.

I would rather draft Kiw then Ngata. Ngata is a monster and will take two people to block him almost everydown.

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by FADERPROOF

Man, I would really love that AJ Hawk pic, then DJ could stay at WLB, but we wanted to overpay for a midget LB.

It foiled my desire to draft Kevin Burnett, and now it will foil my desire for AJ Hawk.

I dont understand, why would we need Hawk? LB is our only position that is set. We are strong at the position and look to have a top LB core. If we were to take a LB in round 1 it would be a MLB if we were serious on this 3-4 deal. And if we choose one i'd take Abdul Hodge Iowa or Ahmad Brooks VA (if he comes out)

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

I would rather draft Kiw then Ngata. Ngata is a monster and will take two people to block him almost everydown.

Almost like a Ted Washington, Gilbert Brown or Vince Wilfork type guy right?

[FADERPROOF]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

I dont understand, why would we need Hawk? LB is our only position that is set. We are strong at the position and look to have a top LB core. If we were to take a LB in round 1 it would be a MLB if we were serious on this 3-4 deal. And if we choose one i'd take Abdul Hodge Iowa or Ahmad Brooks VA (if he comes out)

We don't, hence why I said that the signing of Gold foiled my desire to draft him.

If we didn't sign Gold and had Spragan or Sykes still playing SLB, then I would be all over A.J. hawk as a pick next year, but now with Gold we have too much invested in him and the other LB's to go and draft one high

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

Almost like a Ted Washington, Gilbert Brown or Vince Wilfork type guy right?

Kind of. From what I understand he is very very strong. He was smart not to come out this year because he still has room to improve.

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Kind of. From what I understand he is very very strong. He was smart not to come out this year because he still has room to improve.

Could be a very solid run stopping NT in the 3-4.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

Could be a very solid run stopping NT in the 3-4.

Hes 6'5" 345 pounds and he runs (reportedly) 4.87 40. That is unheard of.

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Hes 6'5" 345 pounds and he runs (reportedly) 4.87 40. That is unheard of.

That is like Alex Barron type unheard of numbers. Whats his vertical? Barron is 40+ WOW

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

That is like Alex Barron type unheard of numbers. Whats his vertical? Barron is 40+ WOW

I don't know. I would have to spend some time finding that one out.

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

I don't know. I would have to spend some time finding that one out.

You dont have too. I was just wondering. But man i cant wait for next years draft. I have never seen (in my 15 year career) the Broncos have 2 1st round picks, and one possibly being a top 5 pick. April 23rd is a long way away. SIGH

[FADERPROOF]

Originally Posted by Atwater27

You dont have too. I was just wondering. But man i cant wait for next years draft. I have never seen (in my 15 year career) the Broncos have 2 1st round picks, and one possibly being a top 5 pick. April 23rd is a long way away. SIGH

The Broncos ahave the longest current streak of all teams of not having a top 10 picks.

We're on like 13 years and running, pretty damn impressive to say that in the last 13 years we haven't been one of the worst 10 teams in the league in any of those 13 years..

[Atwater27]

Originally Posted by FADERPROOF

The Broncos ahave the longest current streak of all teams of not having a top 10 picks.

We're on like 13 years and running, pretty damn impressive to say that in the last 13 years we haven't been one of the worst 10 teams in the league in any of those 13 years..

That says a lot about our prestige and will to win.