Broncos' Draft

[Mile High Mania]

Ok, so I've been gone since Friday... and have only now really been able to start digesting all that happened over the weekend. My first thoughts were "Crap - they didn't go defense with that first pick." And, my second thought was "They did what with the 2010 R1 pick?"

So, after I have read through the various information, I'm content with what happened. I mean, seriously... like I have another option.

Anyway - in regards to Moreno, I love the idea of having him on the team, I think he's very talented and is going to be an integral part of that offense, especially with Orton as QB. An average QBs best friend is a hell of a supporting cast. Denver has a nice oline, great young receivers and now... a true lead threat at RB. I will be interested to see how the depth shakes out with the mass of options they have at this time. And, for a team that is likely going to field a questionable defense against a brutal schedule... a strong running game should help, so from that aspect I like the pick.

DEF - I like Ayers... while I would have preferred them trading up for Raji or going DEF/DEF... I like this guy as a strong addition to the front 7.

Alphonso Smith... better be worth the trade and while he received high marks prior to the draft, I'm just a bit surprised the made the move to get him. I know they can definitely use him, I'm just surprised that he is the DEF option they took after making the trade.

I like McBath and Bruton... both should be good contributors, I was hoping McBath would be on their radar.

Quinn... I dunno what to think really, not sure he's the answer to any significant question they had, but we'll see.

The final 4 picks (Olsen, McKinley, Brandstater, Schlueter)... are bit players at this point and we'll see if any of them stick.

Maybe the Broncos really love their DEF cast of characters they have now, but I do wonder if they missed out by not going DEF/DEF in Round 1.

I haven't had a chance to look for the threads from this site that likely had all the bashing of Broncos' picks, but I'll find it.

The first 4 seletions should have an impact this year... they'll essentially define the success or failure of the draft. I'll go pick through the UDFA updates soon, but I read that it looks like they went DL/LB heavy.

Ok.. feel free to post and tell me why they sucked.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by kcbubb

why would the broncos give up a 1st next year for short corner like smith when they could have drafted DJ Moore in the 4th??? bad decision. you watch. DJ Moore out of Vandy will be a player. If you have ever seen him play, you already knew that. ask a USC gamecock fan.

I have no idea how they had the CBs ranked... it's not like Smith was a reach, most had him as a late 1 or early R2 projection. Moore was also projected in R2... he was a hell of a pick in R4 if he's truly one of the top 4-5 CBs in this draft.

The NFL draft is a well calculated crap shoot. If Smith truly was deserving of being a R1 talent in 2009, then trading the 2010 pick to get him in R2 is ok by me.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2009CB.php
http://www.draftcountdown.com/rankings/cb.php
http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=1...24&rc=4&pid=30
http://www.thefootballexpert.com/2009nfldraftCB.html - actually had Moore over Smith

[veist]

Originally Posted by cutler7624

Smith was the number 1 CB on Denver's draft board.

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I have no idea how they had the CBs ranked... it's not like Smith was a reach, most had him as a late 1 or early R2 projection. Moore was also projected in R2... he was a hell of a pick in R4 if he's truly one of the top 4-5 CBs in this draft.

The NFL draft is a well calculated crap shoot. If Smith truly was deserving of being a R1 talent in 2009, then trading the 2010 pick to get him in R2 is ok by me.

I think the logic behind the pick itself was fine its just the compensation that you gave away in exchange for the pick that has people scratching their heads. If he's amazing then it looks genius if he ends up just avg or only slightly above avg it looks silly.

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[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by veist

I think the logic behind the pick itself was fine its just the compensation that you gave away in exchange for the pick that has people scratching their heads. If he's amazing then it looks genius if he ends up just avg or only slightly above avg it looks silly.

I agree 100%...