What should Denver do in the Draft this year? - The Orange Mane

BroncoMan4ever · 04-04-2007, 12:23 AM

I am under the opinion that Denver would benefit most by trading into the top 10 and get either Gaines Adams or Laron Landry. Either 1 of those guys would add a lot to the defense. In Adams we would get our pass rusher(finally) and Landry is going to be one of the best Safeties in the league for years to come. Not to mention but our safety position is older with Lynch and Ferguson both in the later parts of their careers, and the fact that Ferguson is coming off major injury. Also injuries took there toll on the depth at the position, forcing Foxworth to play safety.

If possible i would also like to land WR Anthony Gonzales in the second if DEenver can make that a possibility.

Although i am not positive how many picks and in what rounds Denver has available to them. Hopefully someone can let me know on that.

And i would not mind seeing Denver use a 3rd round pick on RB Michael Bush. The guy has 1st round talent, and would have been a Heisman favorite if not for injury, and he should be around in the 3rd because of the injury.

Also i would be more than happy if Denver could sneek in and pick up Calvin Johnson. If Denver is set on trading Al, i say throw in the 21st pick and move to 6 in a trade with Washington, and then work on getting Millen to give up number 2. The guy isn't that bright and if anyone can screw him over it is Shanny. Just ask the skins

SoCalBronco · 04-04-2007, 12:23 AM

Trade down and then trade down again and perhaps one more time.

SureShot · 04-04-2007, 12:35 AM

Get their picks in on time. Don't draft injured players.

RhymesayersDU · 04-04-2007, 12:39 AM

Just draft for the DLine. All of the picks. Seriously.

Hercules Rockefeller · 04-04-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Trade down and then trade down again and perhaps one more time.

Sweet, a ton of picks in an average draft for a team that doesn't have very many spots for rookies.

Paladin · 04-04-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Trade down and then trade down again and perhaps one more time.

Sometimes I agree with you. Sometimes not. This time... NOT.

Just take Harrell at 1, S at 2, Mebane at 3a, and Soliari at 3b. No problem.

phibacka31 · 04-04-2007, 12:48 AM

I agree with the last two posts. Maybe even trade up a lil. Don't have room for A LOT of guys

SoCalBronco · 04-04-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

Sweet, a ton of picks in an average draft for a team that doesn't have very many spots for rookies.

On the whole its average, sure. But at some of the spots that we have serious needs, its decent...such as DE and perhaps S as well. WR class is also deep and we can stand to get a little better there.

We have all the spots we need. I think there are 8-12 spots that are reasonably up for grabs between rookies and bubble vets.

maven · 04-04-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

I think there are 8-12 spots that are reasonably up for grabs between rookies and bubble vets.

I can somewhat see that since rookies come very cheap. But, I don't expect it to happen in one season. I would say Denver currently has plenty of selections/UDFA to compete with bubble vets.

Killericon · 04-04-2007, 01:22 AM

Go DT, S, DE, WR with the 1st 4 picks, and grab an OT and a pair of DEs with the rest of the picks.

SoCalBronco · 04-04-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by maven

I can somewhat see that since rookies come very cheap. But, I don't expect it to happen in one season. I would say Denver currently has plenty of selections/UDFA to compete with bubble vets.

We only have 7 selections.

theAPAOps5 · 04-04-2007, 01:28 AM

Please address the D-Line by drafting and developing. Then after that Safety, OT, and CB. But Denver must draft a Defensive Lineman that can become great as we aren't going to pull the RB plug the hole method there. This must be addressed in my mind, at least.

Hotwheelz · 04-04-2007, 01:28 AM

Trade up to 2, trade down to 6, trade down to 10 and draft Alan Branch.

maven · 04-04-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

We only have 7 selections.

Just going by estimates.

7 draft selections, X amount of UDFA's, and possibly more veteran FA's signed. 8-12 positions that are currently up for grabs according to you.

The team is in a very good position. As of now, looks good going into training camp this season.

Kaylore · 04-04-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

We only have 7 selections.

So few! Wish we had as many as we usually get!

Seriously though, we don't need to have every bubble vet replaced to compete for a championship. At this point I just want to see the front seven addressed and special teams to improve. We'll see, I guess.

NFLBRONCO · 04-04-2007, 01:48 AM

Let's see Denver needs

1 DE
2 DT
1 S
1 OT
1 LB
1 WR

bronco610 · 04-04-2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NFLBRONCO

Let's see Denver needs

1 DE
2 DT
1 S
1 OT
1 LB
1 WR

I could be wrong but why do we need a WR?

NFLBRONCO · 04-04-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco610

I could be wrong but why do we need a WR?

Denver still needs a speed WR. Might not be bigger then DL but, after Walker and Marshall is uncertain. Brandon and Rod can help but, can both avoid nagging injuries this year. Both guys are year to year players anyway.

maven · 04-04-2007, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco610

I could be wrong but why do we need a WR?

I certainly think Denver does need a WR. As of now, Walker is the only proven receiver. I expect Rod Smith to retire/cut after this season. BM has shown he's possibly capable, but still an unknown. Curtis/Stokely/Hixon. Who knows how long they will be here. Woudln't shock me one bit if Denver goes WR round 1, especially where they're drafting and the potential WR's that can be drafted.

bronco610 · 04-04-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by maven

I certainly think Denver does need a WR. As of now, Walker is the only proven receiver. I expect Rod Smith to retire/cut after this season. BM has shown he's possibly capable, but still an unknown. Curtis/Stokely/Hixon. Who knows how long they will be here. Woudln't shock me one bit if Denver goes WR round 1, especially where they're drafting and the potential WR's that can be drafted.

Points to ponder for sure.

theAPAOps5 · 04-04-2007, 02:18 AM

I will be dumbfounded if the go WR first round. Its just makes sense going for DL first round, its the biggest need. But then again look what happened last year.

NFLBRONCO · 04-04-2007, 02:23 AM

I think if we stay put at 21 we could go any direction. I think all of us a assuming too much that we will draft DL DL DL. I'm hoping for at least a DE DT on day 1 but, I can see Denver only drafting 1 too.

04-04-2007, 03:42 AM

I for sure think we are trading down from our 1 st pick and will end up getting a high 2nd and high 4th for the same.

which makes it 2 2nd's and 2 3rd's... and i see there (DT, DE, S, WR) and top 4th being OG/OT and with shanny we draft a RB no matter what... so we will do it some where in the later rounds. I am sure that WR being drafted will be KR/PR as well.. i am not sold on hixon till i see him in action

Billy Clyde Puckett · 04-04-2007, 09:36 AM

Big Guys, of course

Rohirrim · 04-04-2007, 09:43 AM

As far as trading up goes, I agree that Gaines and Landry would be excellent targets. I'm still convinced that the Pats will trade their two firsts to move up for Landry, so the Broncos would have to get (at least) to Atlanta's spot. Trading down? I agree with Herc, now is not the time for a bunch of filler. The Broncos need to get a sure-fire hit. Frankly, I hope they do what they did with CBs and draft 3 Dlinemen. Somewhere on here I put a thread listing all the possibilities. I guess my dream draft for this year would be Carriker, Harrell and Bazuin. Throw in a LB late (say DeOssie) and maybe Piscitelli and I'm all set.

04-04-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,555 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	What should Denver do in the Draft this year? I am under the opinion that Denver would benefit most by trading into the top 10 and get either Gaines Adams or Laron Landry. Either 1 of those guys would add a lot to the defense. In Adams we would get our pass rusher(finally) and Landry is going to be one of the best Safeties in the league for years to come. Not to mention but our safety position is older with Lynch and Ferguson both in the later parts of their careers, and the fact that Ferguson is coming off major injury. Also injuries took there toll on the depth at the position, forcing Foxworth to play safety. If possible i would also like to land WR Anthony Gonzales in the second if DEenver can make that a possibility. Although i am not positive how many picks and in what rounds Denver has available to them. Hopefully someone can let me know on that. And i would not mind seeing Denver use a 3rd round pick on RB Michael Bush. The guy has 1st round talent, and would have been a Heisman favorite if not for injury, and he should be around in the 3rd because of the injury. Also i would be more than happy if Denver could sneek in and pick up Calvin Johnson. If Denver is set on trading Al, i say throw in the 21st pick and move to 6 in a trade with Washington, and then work on getting Millen to give up number 2. The guy isn't that bright and if anyone can screw him over it is Shanny. Just ask the skins

04-04-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,288 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Trade down and then trade down again and perhaps one more time. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Go DT, S, DE, WR with the 1st 4 picks, and grab an OT and a pair of DEs with the rest of the picks. Last edited by Killericon; 04-04-2007 at 01:32 AM..

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04-04-2007, 12:35 AM	#3
SureShot Te-believer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Paradise Divide Posts: 5,996 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Russell	Get their picks in on time. Don't draft injured players.

04-04-2007, 12:39 AM	#4
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Just draft for the DLine. All of the picks. Seriously.

04-04-2007, 12:48 AM	#7
phibacka31 Perennial Pro-bowler Nasty Nate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, IA Posts: 985 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	I agree with the last two posts. Maybe even trade up a lil. Don't have room for A LOT of guys

04-04-2007, 01:28 AM	#12
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Please address the D-Line by drafting and developing. Then after that Safety, OT, and CB. But Denver must draft a Defensive Lineman that can become great as we aren't going to pull the RB plug the hole method there. This must be addressed in my mind, at least.

04-04-2007, 01:28 AM	#13
Hotwheelz Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 779	Trade up to 2, trade down to 6, trade down to 10 and draft Alan Branch.

04-04-2007, 01:48 AM	#16
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,381	Let's see Denver needs 1 DE 2 DT 1 S 1 OT 1 LB 1 WR

04-04-2007, 02:18 AM	#21
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	I will be dumbfounded if the go WR first round. Its just makes sense going for DL first round, its the biggest need. But then again look what happened last year.

04-04-2007, 02:23 AM	#22
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,381	I think if we stay put at 21 we could go any direction. I think all of us a assuming too much that we will draft DL DL DL. I'm hoping for at least a DE DT on day 1 but, I can see Denver only drafting 1 too.

04-04-2007, 03:42 AM	#23
DB84FAN Guest Posts: n/a	I for sure think we are trading down from our 1 st pick and will end up getting a high 2nd and high 4th for the same. which makes it 2 2nd's and 2 3rd's... and i see there (DT, DE, S, WR) and top 4th being OG/OT and with shanny we draft a RB no matter what... so we will do it some where in the later rounds. I am sure that WR being drafted will be KR/PR as well.. i am not sold on hixon till i see him in action

04-04-2007, 09:36 AM	#24
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Big Guys, of course

04-04-2007, 09:43 AM	#25
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,806	As far as trading up goes, I agree that Gaines and Landry would be excellent targets. I'm still convinced that the Pats will trade their two firsts to move up for Landry, so the Broncos would have to get (at least) to Atlanta's spot. Trading down? I agree with Herc, now is not the time for a bunch of filler. The Broncos need to get a sure-fire hit. Frankly, I hope they do what they did with CBs and draft 3 Dlinemen. Somewhere on here I put a thread listing all the possibilities. I guess my dream draft for this year would be Carriker, Harrell and Bazuin. Throw in a LB late (say DeOssie) and maybe Piscitelli and I'm all set.