Pass the time: Pick a position... - The Orange Mane

Popps · 11-25-2006, 04:30 PM

O.K.. we've got a damned week to wait, which is going to seem like a year.

Let's kill a little football time, here.

So, we've all agreed that the QB position is getting a workover.

What's next? There's been a lot of talk about other areas of the team suffering.

If you're the owner of this team (not the GM, because coaches are fair game).... what is the ONE position you go after NEXT to improve this team going forward, and why.

Got someone in mind as a replacement? Even more interesting... let's hear it.... poll to follow

I've included most positions talked about around here, and a few where maybe guys are aging or replacements could be someone's choice.

Northman · 11-25-2006, 04:31 PM

Toss up, Oline or Dline. Take your pick.

Popps · 11-25-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Toss up, Oline or Dline. Take your pick.

That's no talk for an owner. Step up and improve your franchise.

Northman · 11-25-2006, 04:33 PM

Oline then. You can probably get away with a top 15 defense but in order to have the offense run smoothly you have to have good blocking. Oline.

Right Tackle to be specific.

azbroncfan · 11-25-2006, 04:37 PM

Franchise RB or stud DL.

Bronco Bob · 11-25-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popps

That's no talk for an owner. Step up and improve your franchise.

What don't you like about Bowlen? Would you prefer Bidwel or Ford?
Or did I misunderstand you?

(Jae) · 11-25-2006, 04:52 PM

Trade our first this and next year (it's not like we use them) and Plummer to Panthers for Julius Peppers.

Of course I know this is a pipe dream.

Northman · 11-25-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by (Jae)

Trade our first this and next year and Plummer to Panthers for Julius Peppers.

Peppers is good but not worth 2 first rounders.

Elway 4 Life · 11-25-2006, 04:55 PM

Effective pass rushing DE and a DT to compliment Warren. Get rid of Courtney Brown and Jake to free up some $. Maybe go after Javon Kearse or better yet Simion Rice. Then draft a franchise RB like Micheal Bush. We also need to address both safety positions in the draft.

(Jae) · 11-25-2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Peppers is good but not worth 2 first rounders.

2 very low first rounders............in my eyes he is.
But I was just joking around, there's no chance in HE.. of that happening.

Dr. Broncenstein · 11-25-2006, 04:59 PM

D Tackle... a stud DT is easier to find than a DE... and D Line is the most glaring weakness. I'd go with a ballhawking safety next.

(Jae) · 11-25-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Elway 4 Life

Effective pass rushing DE and a DT to compliment Warren. Get rid of Courtney Brown and Jake to free up some $. Maybe go after Javon Kearse or better yet Simion Rice. Then draft a franchise RB like Micheal Bush. We also need to address both safety positions in the draft.

I agree with everything in BOLD 100%

elsid13 · 11-25-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

D Tackle... a stud DT is easier to find than a DE... and D Line is the most glaring weakness. I'd go with a ballhawking safety next.

As someone pointed out to me in the last draft, rookie DT are the mostly likely to be bust or not show up in thier 1st season in the NFL. It lot easier to find a speed pass rusher to come on select downs to go after the QB. I finally really saw the kid from Nebraska play yesterday and he has the size and speed to 3 down end. Since were don't have chance at Gaines (Clemson) or Moses (Georgia), then he worth a look in thr first. Then turn to Mike Johnson out of Arizonia (#2 safety on Mel's big Board) in the second.

JDB7821 · 11-25-2006, 05:13 PM

Gotta get a pass rush. I went with defensive end. Dumervil has some potential, but he's little for an end so there's no telling how long he'll hold up.

DBroncos4life · 11-25-2006, 05:18 PM

Adam Carriker

JDB7821 · 11-25-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

As someone pointed out to me in the last draft, rookie DT are the mostly likely to be bust or not show up in thier 1st season in the NFL. It lot easier to find a speed pass rusher to come on select downs to go after the QB. I finally really saw the kid from Nebraska play yesterday and he has the size and speed to 3 down end. Since were don't have chance at Gaines (Clemson) or Moses (Georgia), then he worth a look in thr first. Then turn to Mike Johnson out of Arizonia (#2 safety on Mel's big Board) in the second.

I seriously doubt Quentin Moses will be a first round pick.

Dr. Broncenstein · 11-25-2006, 05:31 PM

Can we put "change defense to 3-4" on the poll? I'd vote for that.

atomicbloke · 11-25-2006, 05:31 PM

I picked Punter/Returner because those positions are killing us this season.

Our Punter makes our average defense look even worse.

Our Returner makes our below average offense look embarassingly bad.

(Jae) · 11-25-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

Can we put "change defense to 3-4" on the poll? I'd vote for that.

So we're gonna move Gold to Saftey?

elsid13 · 11-25-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JDB7821

I seriously doubt Quentin Moses will be a first round pick.

Right now, he the guy ranked behind Adams on all the draft boards. He a little undersized at 245, but does know how to get after the passer and has the size to put more weight on

It still early to see how it plays out.

elsid13 · 11-25-2006, 05:50 PM

a simple rating list (http://www.gbnreport.com/2007des.html) but similiar to the rest out there and Mel

Rank Size 40 times School
Gaines Adams 6-5, 260 4.65 Clemson
Quentin Moses 6-5, 250 4.70 Georgia
Victor Abiamiri 6-4, 270 4.80 Notre Dame
Anthony Spencer 6-3, 265 4.65 Purdue
Adam Carriker 6-6, 290 4.85 Nebraska
Dan Bazuin 6-3, 270 4.70 Central Michigan
Tim Crowder 6-3, 270 4.85 Texas
Lamarr Woodley 6-1, 275 4.75 Michigan
Mkristo Bruce 6-5, 260 4.90 Washington State

orinjkrush · 11-25-2006, 06:13 PM

Stud RDE. Been calling for it for nearly 3 years. Then RCB. But NOT through the draft. We can't draft DBs for SH*T.

Elway 4 Life · 11-25-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by (Jae)

I agree with everything in BOLD 100%

My whole thought process on Kearse and Rice is that they should come cheap.

Crushaholic · 11-25-2006, 06:42 PM

Special teams have been horrendous this year. Let's get a coach who can change up the schemes to fix that problem. Our defense is already on their heels if the opponents are allowed to start at the 30 or 40-yard line every time...

Popps · 11-25-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco Bob

What don't you like about Bowlen? Would you prefer Bidwel or Ford?
Or did I misunderstand you?

You misunderstood me.. by a gizillion universes.

I love Bowlen. My point was that he was Bowlen for a day.

View Poll Results: You can make ONE upgrade.. where would it be?
Runningback	9	16.98%
Tight End	0	0%
Right Tackle	1	1.89%
Defensive End	30	56.60%
Offensive Coordinator	1	1.89%
Defensive Coordinator	3	5.66%
Head Coach	0	0%
Special Teams Coach	1	1.89%
Safety	0	0%
Cornerback Opposite Bailey	2	3.77%
Defensive Tackle	5	9.43%
OLB	0	0%
Special Teams Upgrades: Punter/Returner	1	1.89%
Center	0	0%
Left Tackle	0	0%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

11-25-2006, 04:30 PM	#1
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,786	Pass the time: Pick a position... O.K.. we've got a damned week to wait, which is going to seem like a year. Let's kill a little football time, here. So, we've all agreed that the QB position is getting a workover. What's next? There's been a lot of talk about other areas of the team suffering. If you're the owner of this team (not the GM, because coaches are fair game).... what is the ONE position you go after NEXT to improve this team going forward, and why. Got someone in mind as a replacement? Even more interesting... let's hear it.... poll to follow I've included most positions talked about around here, and a few where maybe guys are aging or replacements could be someone's choice.

11-25-2006, 05:50 PM	#21
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,097	a simple rating list (http://www.gbnreport.com/2007des.html) but similiar to the rest out there and Mel Rank Size 40 times School Gaines Adams 6-5, 260 4.65 Clemson Quentin Moses 6-5, 250 4.70 Georgia Victor Abiamiri 6-4, 270 4.80 Notre Dame Anthony Spencer 6-3, 265 4.65 Purdue Adam Carriker 6-6, 290 4.85 Nebraska Dan Bazuin 6-3, 270 4.70 Central Michigan Tim Crowder 6-3, 270 4.85 Texas Lamarr Woodley 6-1, 275 4.75 Michigan Mkristo Bruce 6-5, 260 4.90 Washington State

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11-25-2006, 04:31 PM	#2
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Toss up, Oline or Dline. Take your pick.

11-25-2006, 04:33 PM	#4
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Oline then. You can probably get away with a top 15 defense but in order to have the offense run smoothly you have to have good blocking. Oline. Right Tackle to be specific.

11-25-2006, 04:37 PM	#5
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	Franchise RB or stud DL.

11-25-2006, 04:52 PM	#7
(Jae) Pro Bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 625 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Trade our first this and next year (it's not like we use them) and Plummer to Panthers for Julius Peppers. Of course I know this is a pipe dream.

11-25-2006, 04:55 PM	#9
Elway 4 Life Pass rushers apply here! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,806 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Effective pass rushing DE and a DT to compliment Warren. Get rid of Courtney Brown and Jake to free up some $. Maybe go after Javon Kearse or better yet Simion Rice. Then draft a franchise RB like Micheal Bush. We also need to address both safety positions in the draft.

11-25-2006, 04:59 PM	#11
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,622 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	D Tackle... a stud DT is easier to find than a DE... and D Line is the most glaring weakness. I'd go with a ballhawking safety next.

11-25-2006, 05:13 PM	#14
JDB7821 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 387 Adopt-a-Bronco: Knowshon Moreno	Gotta get a pass rush. I went with defensive end. Dumervil has some potential, but he's little for an end so there's no telling how long he'll hold up.

11-25-2006, 05:18 PM	#15
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,590	Adam Carriker

11-25-2006, 05:31 PM	#17
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,622 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Can we put "change defense to 3-4" on the poll? I'd vote for that.

11-25-2006, 05:31 PM	#18
atomicbloke Ring of Famer La 12 Boca Juniors Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,347 Adopt-a-Bronco: Offensive Line	I picked Punter/Returner because those positions are killing us this season. Our Punter makes our average defense look even worse. Our Returner makes our below average offense look embarassingly bad.

11-25-2006, 06:13 PM	#22
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	Stud RDE. Been calling for it for nearly 3 years. Then RCB. But NOT through the draft. We can't draft DBs for SH*T.

11-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#24
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,044	Special teams have been horrendous this year. Let's get a coach who can change up the schemes to fix that problem. Our defense is already on their heels if the opponents are allowed to start at the 30 or 40-yard line every time...