A decade of horrible decisions..... - The Orange Mane

DefensiveBehavior · 01-04-2011, 06:46 PM

2000
Arizona had been shopping the #7 draft position after top RB prospect Jamal Lewis had been taken a pick before...Denver did not act...
Deltha O'neal over Brian Urlacher...

2001
Denver thinking Griese was the man,they felt an injury prone over sized corner was the pick here..
Willie Middlebrooks over Drew Brees

2002
This pick made me sick for years,and am still finding myself queezy when watching the ravens.....
Ashley Lelie over Ed Reed

2003
Another scenario where Denver had an opertunity to trade up 5 spots with a philadelphia team who was desperate to trade out of the #15 position...
George Foster over Troy Palomalu

2004
With portis out of the picture shortly after,this was a no brainer for most,right

DJ williams over Steven jackson

2005
RIP Darrent Williams..GREAT 2nd round pick....

2006
Cutler was the Guy at #11

2007
Houston was on the horns trying to unload the #10 pick to add depth at all positions,yet again,denver was fine with drafting a BUM mid round...
Jarvis Moss over Patrick Willis

2008
Clady was the guy here,and they nailed it... Stewart,mendenhall,C johnson were all available,but they whent with the cornerstone to protect Jay...

2009
McClown shoes felt the need to go Moreno,Ayers..
Clearly Arakpo,Clay Mathews were the guys....

2010
Last but not least,the verdict is not clear on D.Thomas..But passing on a sure fire HALL OF FAME wr in Dez Bryant,because of a silly lunch with deion...WOW

Not saying all the guys i listed should have been drafted,because draft positions would vary based on previous decisions..But a few of those guys would have been nice...
Basically a wasted decade,and nothing to show for it...

If Denver passes on Patrick Peterson, it will be a sad sad day in denver,and one of great joy in Buf,or Cin...

phibacka31 · 01-04-2011, 06:54 PM

I did not know Dez was a Hall of Fame WR already. Congrats to him

DomCasual · 01-04-2011, 06:55 PM

In every draft, you can find picks in retrospect that would have been better than the ones you made. And you're actually throwing rumored potential trades into the scenario?

That said, there is no question we've made some horrible picks.

schaaf · 01-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Shanahan's drafting really started to pick up in his last years with the exception of the 07 with Moss and Crowder that draft made me want to kill myself

Tim · 01-04-2011, 07:05 PM

I'll take DJ over steven jackson in 2004 and 2011 and all the years between. I agree a few of the drafts sucked but nobody wins jackpot in the draft every year.

DenverBrit · 01-04-2011, 07:05 PM

Include the FA signings and complete this horror story.

Likwid Kerruj · 01-04-2011, 07:07 PM

The last two offseasons brought down the 10 year average big time.

Thanks again, McDaniels!

Tombstone RJ · 01-04-2011, 07:08 PM

I'll take Thomas over Bryant, but your main point is valid, many more misses than hits

DefensiveBehavior · 01-04-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

In every draft, you can find picks in retrospect that would have been better than the ones you made. And you're actually throwing rumored potential trades into the scenario?

That said, there is no question we've made some horrible picks.

Not rumors,moves that could have been made to aquire HOF defenders...Shannahan lived to draft mediocre bums mid to late 1st round...we arent talking about moves to move into the top 3.. We are talking 5 spots...when you have a legit scouting department, its really pretty simple...

Tim · 01-04-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaaf

Shanahan's drafting really started to pick up in his last years with the exception of the 07 with Moss and Crowder that draft made me want to kill myself

Moss hasn't worked out but crowder looks 2nd round worthy in tampa, ryan harris was a solid 3rd rounder and marcus thomas is a pretty decent 3-4 DE

NUB · 01-04-2011, 07:10 PM

2006 was one of the best drafts of the decade. It and '07 definitely had us going in the right direction until McDaniels went through the team like a whirling dervish in a china shop.

Don't get the dislike for D.J. Williams. He is a solid linebacker and, at the time, Denver did not need any kind of super-talent to field a running game. Lot of those other early picks, though, were pretty terrible.

DefensiveBehavior · 01-04-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NUB

2006 was one of the best drafts of the decade. It and '07 definitely had us going in the right direction until McDaniels went through the team like a whirling dervish in a china shop.

Don't get the dislike for D.J. Williams. He is a solid linebacker and, at the time, Denver did not need any kind of super-talent to field a running game. Lot of those other early picks, though, were pretty terrible.

Do i dislike DJ? No...Do i think DJ is an average player,who never seems to make the big play in crucial moments? YES

schaaf · 01-04-2011, 07:18 PM

Crowder is doing pretty good but not on our team. and I forgot Harris was picked in that draft. Thomas I think is pretty good at rotating in

KevinJames · 01-04-2011, 07:21 PM

As much as I like Eddie Royal

picking him over DeSean Jackson was a mistake.

TDmvp · 01-04-2011, 07:22 PM

The draft is a crap shoot ... get over it ...

Steve Sewell · 01-04-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I'll take Thomas over Bryant, but your main point is valid, many more misses than hits

Bryant - SURE FIRE HALL OF FAMER - bro, didn't you hear?

Likwid Kerruj · 01-04-2011, 07:24 PM

Thomas has great potential, but damn, can he stay healthy?

The guy was drafted injured.

NUB · 01-04-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefensiveBehavior

Do i dislike DJ? No...Do i think DJ is an average player,who never seems to make the big play in crucial moments? YES

The entire defense in general is incapable of that because the defensive line is almost completely irrelevant for a good lot of the game. DJ Williams is on the decline, no doubt in that, but I think he's been catching heat for things not even in his control these past few years (awful line, constantly changing defensive coordinator, new schemes every year, switch from 4-3 to 3-4, switch from outside to inside linebacker repeatedly etc.).

Ray Finkle · 01-04-2011, 07:38 PM

124 post rule?

Tim · 01-04-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NUB

DJ Williams is on the decline, no doubt in that

I think we watch different games

Dagmar · 01-04-2011, 07:45 PM

vancejohnson82 · 01-04-2011, 08:14 PM

why all the love for Orakpo too?

he might end up being good, but this year he was anything but a standout superstar

gunns · 01-04-2011, 08:18 PM

While you can claim hindsight, it does become remarkable when a team makes that many bad decisions. Yes other teams do too but if they are wrong I don't give a ****. But when they are right more often than the Broncos, it becomes a head scratcher. Such as the Pats who in the last two years, for example, get players like Jerod Mayo, Devin McCourty and Pat Chung who are already tremendous contributors. Overall I hated Shanahan's drafts and McD made it all the worse taking a damn WR in the first round. Unbelievable.

gunns · 01-04-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

why all the love for Orakpo too?

he might end up being good, but this year he was anything but a standout superstar

Well then let's add Cushing or Malcolm Jenkins to Matthews.

montrose · 01-04-2011, 08:25 PM

Thanks for this wonderful trip down memory lane. lol

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01-04-2011, 06:46 PM	#1
DefensiveBehavior HERE WE GO DEFENSE! HWG! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lone Tree, CO Posts: 138	A decade of horrible decisions..... 2000 Arizona had been shopping the #7 draft position after top RB prospect Jamal Lewis had been taken a pick before...Denver did not act... Deltha O'neal over Brian Urlacher... 2001 Denver thinking Griese was the man,they felt an injury prone over sized corner was the pick here.. Willie Middlebrooks over Drew Brees 2002 This pick made me sick for years,and am still finding myself queezy when watching the ravens..... Ashley Lelie over Ed Reed 2003 Another scenario where Denver had an opertunity to trade up 5 spots with a philadelphia team who was desperate to trade out of the #15 position... George Foster over Troy Palomalu 2004 With portis out of the picture shortly after,this was a no brainer for most,right DJ williams over Steven jackson 2005 RIP Darrent Williams..GREAT 2nd round pick.... 2006 Cutler was the Guy at #11 2007 Houston was on the horns trying to unload the #10 pick to add depth at all positions,yet again,denver was fine with drafting a BUM mid round... Jarvis Moss over Patrick Willis 2008 Clady was the guy here,and they nailed it... Stewart,mendenhall,C johnson were all available,but they whent with the cornerstone to protect Jay... 2009 McClown shoes felt the need to go Moreno,Ayers.. Clearly Arakpo,Clay Mathews were the guys.... 2010 Last but not least,the verdict is not clear on D.Thomas..But passing on a sure fire HALL OF FAME wr in Dez Bryant,because of a silly lunch with deion...WOW Not saying all the guys i listed should have been drafted,because draft positions would vary based on previous decisions..But a few of those guys would have been nice... Basically a wasted decade,and nothing to show for it... If Denver passes on Patrick Peterson, it will be a sad sad day in denver,and one of great joy in Buf,or Cin...

01-04-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
phibacka31 Perennial Pro-bowler Nasty Nate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, IA Posts: 995 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	I did not know Dez was a Hall of Fame WR already. Congrats to him

01-04-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,211 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	In every draft, you can find picks in retrospect that would have been better than the ones you made. And you're actually throwing rumored potential trades into the scenario? That said, there is no question we've made some horrible picks.

01-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
schaaf Bossing at its Finest No salary cap in the dope game Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,968 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	Shanahan's drafting really started to pick up in his last years with the exception of the 07 with Moss and Crowder that draft made me want to kill myself

01-04-2011, 07:05 PM	#5
Tim First round bye Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,103 Adopt-a-Bronco: DRC	I'll take DJ over steven jackson in 2004 and 2011 and all the years between. I agree a few of the drafts sucked but nobody wins jackpot in the draft every year.

01-04-2011, 07:05 PM	#6
DenverBrit Just hanging out. Got a breath mint?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 11,119 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Team	Include the FA signings and complete this horror story.

01-04-2011, 07:07 PM	#7
Likwid Kerruj Free agent pickup Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Montenegro Posts: 297	The last two offseasons brought down the 10 year average big time. Thanks again, McDaniels!

01-04-2011, 07:08 PM	#8
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,527 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	I'll take Thomas over Bryant, but your main point is valid, many more misses than hits

01-04-2011, 07:10 PM	#11
NUB Just Crafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,464 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	2006 was one of the best drafts of the decade. It and '07 definitely had us going in the right direction until McDaniels went through the team like a whirling dervish in a china shop. Don't get the dislike for D.J. Williams. He is a solid linebacker and, at the time, Denver did not need any kind of super-talent to field a running game. Lot of those other early picks, though, were pretty terrible.

01-04-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
schaaf Bossing at its Finest No salary cap in the dope game Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,968 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	Crowder is doing pretty good but not on our team. and I forgot Harris was picked in that draft. Thomas I think is pretty good at rotating in

01-04-2011, 07:21 PM	#14
KevinJames Not the actor/comedian HA 2012. IT BEGINS. Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,763	As much as I like Eddie Royal picking him over DeSean Jackson was a mistake.

01-04-2011, 07:22 PM	#15
TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,092	The draft is a crap shoot ... get over it ...

01-04-2011, 07:24 PM	#17
Likwid Kerruj Free agent pickup Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Montenegro Posts: 297	Thomas has great potential, but damn, can he stay healthy? The guy was drafted injured.

01-04-2011, 07:38 PM	#19
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,465	124 post rule?

01-04-2011, 07:45 PM	#21
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow

01-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#22
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,994 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	why all the love for Orakpo too? he might end up being good, but this year he was anything but a standout superstar

01-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#23
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,745 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	While you can claim hindsight, it does become remarkable when a team makes that many bad decisions. Yes other teams do too but if they are wrong I don't give a ****. But when they are right more often than the Broncos, it becomes a head scratcher. Such as the Pats who in the last two years, for example, get players like Jerod Mayo, Devin McCourty and Pat Chung who are already tremendous contributors. Overall I hated Shanahan's drafts and McD made it all the worse taking a damn WR in the first round. Unbelievable.

01-04-2011, 08:25 PM	#25
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,096 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Thanks for this wonderful trip down memory lane. lol