It looks like we're drafting a safety. - The Orange Mane

lex · 03-02-2008, 08:39 PM

I keep seeing a lot of the decent and moderately priced FA safeties taking visits ans signing elsewhere. It looks like Lynch was our FA signing for S. I remember someone pointing out that Denver was talking to Jamar Adams at the Sr Bowl. Granted, Denver talked to a lot of guys at the Sr Bowl and combine but it seems like we're drafting a S. Thoughts?

njbronco93 · 03-02-2008, 08:42 PM

It was said that Denver is very unimpressed with this years Safety class.........Now is that a smokescreen or the truth I dont know. But we are bringing in 3 safeties next week 1 including Marlon Mcree and if we sign one im pretty sure we wont be taking a safetey early

thumpc · 03-02-2008, 09:15 PM

If Denver didn't talk to any Tackles at the senior bowl, that's a good sign.

SouthStndJunkie · 03-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Jamar Adams in the 4th would be fine by me.

Broncoman13 · 03-02-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lex

I keep seeing a lot of the decent and moderately priced FA safeties taking visits ans signing elsewhere. It looks like Lynch was our FA signing for S. I remember someone pointing out that Denver was talking to Jamar Adams at the Sr Bowl. Granted, Denver talked to a lot of guys at the Sr Bowl and combine but it seems like we're drafting a S. Thoughts?

DaJuan Morgan at #42

Trade down and pick up a couple extra picks and get Phillips in the 20-28 range

Draft a safety in the 7th

Punisher · 03-02-2008, 09:46 PM

Yea in the later rounds but you never know the draft is crazy...

Broncojef · 03-02-2008, 09:55 PM

I think we'd be smart to grab a guy like Corey Lynch or Wesley Woodyard in the later rounds but I think we need the first two rounds to get at least two guys in the trenches. Right now I'd say Clady or Williams (OT) in the first and Law, Sims or Bryant (DT) in the second. We'll pick up a veteran and probably draft a rookie S this year IMO.

ohiobronco2 · 03-02-2008, 09:59 PM

Demps from UTEP has the numbers and the ability.

SoCalBronco · 03-02-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lex

I remember someone pointing out that Denver was talking to Jamar Adams at the Sr Bowl.

That would be strong evidence that we're not interested in him at all.

HEAV · 03-02-2008, 11:10 PM

Broncos have two players coming in this week! Carolina safety Marquand Manuel, San Diego safety Marlon McCree

Jesus people the free agency period isn't one weekend!

Kaylore · 03-03-2008, 12:01 AM

I'm ok with drafting any safety not named Kenny Phillips.

Will Wayfarer · 03-03-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I'm ok with drafting any safety not named Kenny Phillips.

Why's that?

Dudeskey · 03-03-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thumpc

If Denver didn't talk to any Tackles at the senior bowl, that's a good sign.

given their tendencies over the last few offseasons, I agree

24champ · 03-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Trade Champ Bailey for a Safety...

[/sarcasm]

footstepsfrom#27 · 03-03-2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I'm ok with drafting any safety not named Kenny Phillips.

He is likely to be the best player available at our spot if he's still there and he fills a major need...why not take him? I'd rather have a stud OT but it's not like that's gonne happen now is it?

DB_champ24 · 03-03-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

He is likely to be the best player available at our spot if he's still there and he fills a major need...why not take him? I'd rather have a stud OT but it's not like that's gonne happen now is it?

At #12? I REALLY disagree that he will be the best player available at #12 and this draft is full of top notch OT's and I think there is a good chance we take one at 12.

Kaylore · 03-03-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Will Wayfarer

Why's that?

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

He is likely to be the best player available at our spot if he's still there and he fills a major need...why not take him? I'd rather have a stud OT but it's not like that's gonne happen now is it?

Best player available - with our second round pick. The guy was very average for the team. His combine performance wasn't what people wanted either. He's a second round safety that is being slotted higher because the class is so weak. Just ask a Miami fan how he did this year. There are better choices with our second round pick.

Killericon · 03-03-2008, 06:09 AM

Why are we bringing in McCree and Manuel for visits, then?

I think we're still going to sign one. We might draft one, too, but we'll still sign one.

footstepsfrom#27 · 03-03-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DB_champ24

At #12? I REALLY disagree that he will be the best player available at #12 and this draft is full of top notch OT's and I think there is a good chance we take one at 12.

When's the last time Shanny spent a high draft pick on an O-Line guy? Foster went at #20 right? He's probably still stewing over that. I'd love a stud OT at 12...I'll be shocked if we do that though. Why bother when we can scoop up some UFA or 6th rounder off the scrap heap and mold 'em into the next Lepsis? Or so the thinking goes I guess...

footstepsfrom#27 · 03-03-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Best player available - with our second round pick. The guy was very average for the team. His combine performance wasn't what people wanted either. He's a second round safety that is being slotted higher because the class is so weak. Just ask a Miami fan how he did this year. There are better choices with our second round pick.

No way Phillips lasts till the 2nd round, and if he fell apart his senior year it's probably partly because Miami sucked eggs. Like I said...I'd prefer a big nasty OT...doubt that will happen.

El Guapo · 03-03-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ohiobronco2

Demps from UTEP has the numbers and the ability.

Yes Sir! Im at work and dont have time to look up the stats, but I could swear that the guy averaged at least 1 INT a game last year too!

C'mon Denver, pick QD!

FantomForce · 03-03-2008, 12:17 PM

Damn! Kaylore usually you always have great insight, but I have to agree with footsteps, Phillips is the answer at 12. He shores up our safety spot. Lynch gives us one more year to teach Kenny, Abdullah wiffs with the team just like on the field, and we move on hopefully to a super bowl win

lex · 03-03-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mecklenburg77

Damn! Kaylore usually you always have great insight, but I have to agree with footsteps, Phillips is the answer at 12. He shores up our safety spot. Lynch gives us one more year to teach Kenny, Abdullah wiffs with the team just like on the field, and we move on hopefully to a super bowl win

While youre reaching, can you grab me the remote. Thanks.

16slayer24 · 03-03-2008, 12:58 PM

wasnt the last safety we passed up named ed reed??

Drek · 03-03-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mecklenburg77

Damn! Kaylore usually you always have great insight, but I have to agree with footsteps, Phillips is the answer at 12. He shores up our safety spot. Lynch gives us one more year to teach Kenny, Abdullah wiffs with the team just like on the field, and we move on hopefully to a super bowl win

You can count all the big plays Phillips has made in his collegiate career on one hand. And damn near all of them came in bunches against scrub teams. He just had a very weak combine too. There is no reason to take him in the first 50 picks, let alone the first 15.

He isn't the next Ed Reed or Sean Taylor, he's just another guy who happened to go to a school with a recent history of premier safeties.

I'd take Tom Zbikowski over Phillips, he's stronger, more athletic, and has special teams capabilities. We could get Zib in the 4th round.

This is clearly the worst safety class in a very long time, there isn't one who deserves a 1st round selection, unless you have plans on converting DRC or Talib to FS.

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03-02-2008, 08:39 PM	#1
lex Bowlen Sold Us Out! The Broncos have been DisemBowlened Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 10,253 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It looks like we're drafting a safety. I keep seeing a lot of the decent and moderately priced FA safeties taking visits ans signing elsewhere. It looks like Lynch was our FA signing for S. I remember someone pointing out that Denver was talking to Jamar Adams at the Sr Bowl. Granted, Denver talked to a lot of guys at the Sr Bowl and combine but it seems like we're drafting a S. Thoughts?

03-02-2008, 08:42 PM	#2
njbronco93 Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 27 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It was said that Denver is very unimpressed with this years Safety class.........Now is that a smokescreen or the truth I dont know. But we are bringing in 3 safeties next week 1 including Marlon Mcree and if we sign one im pretty sure we wont be taking a safetey early

03-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#3
thumpc Pro Bowler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Future Posts: 745 Adopt-a-Bronco: Richard Quinn	If Denver didn't talk to any Tackles at the senior bowl, that's a good sign.

03-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#4
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,248	Jamar Adams in the 4th would be fine by me.

03-02-2008, 09:46 PM	#6
Punisher ® You Tell The NFL! We're coming for That Belt! WOOOOO® Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Broncos Video Vault Posts: 6,628 Adopt-a-Bronco: i4jelway7	Yea in the later rounds but you never know the draft is crazy...

03-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
Broncojef Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 3,019	I think we'd be smart to grab a guy like Corey Lynch or Wesley Woodyard in the later rounds but I think we need the first two rounds to get at least two guys in the trenches. Right now I'd say Clady or Williams (OT) in the first and Law, Sims or Bryant (DT) in the second. We'll pick up a veteran and probably draft a rookie S this year IMO.

03-02-2008, 09:59 PM	#8
ohiobronco2 Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739	Demps from UTEP has the numbers and the ability.

03-02-2008, 11:10 PM	#10
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Broncos have two players coming in this week! Carolina safety Marquand Manuel, San Diego safety Marlon McCree Jesus people the free agency period isn't one weekend!

03-03-2008, 12:01 AM	#11
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,012 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I'm ok with drafting any safety not named Kenny Phillips.

03-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,538 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Trade Champ Bailey for a Safety... [/sarcasm]

03-03-2008, 06:09 AM	#18
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Why are we bringing in McCree and Manuel for visits, then? I think we're still going to sign one. We might draft one, too, but we'll still sign one.

03-03-2008, 12:17 PM	#22
FantomForce Long live the Mane! The Incredible BULK! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Silt, Colorado Posts: 2,028	Damn! Kaylore usually you always have great insight, but I have to agree with footsteps, Phillips is the answer at 12. He shores up our safety spot. Lynch gives us one more year to teach Kenny, Abdullah wiffs with the team just like on the field, and we move on hopefully to a super bowl win

03-03-2008, 12:58 PM	#24
16slayer24 Solid Starter Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 126	wasnt the last safety we passed up named ed reed??