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.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by patteeu

One of the guys on the radio today, I can't remember who and I can't remember whether it was a local host or a national guest, said something that rang pretty true to me about Denver's draft. He suggested that their actions had the smell of "win now" and he thought it was because McDaniels has already created such a mess with the fanbase and the owner that if he doesn't win early he won't last as head coach very long (maybe even just one year). Picking a RB at 12 and trading next year's 1st for a 2nd this year both seem to fit that "win now" analysis.

I can see a lot of truth in this.

[redsurfer11]

Moreno is the steal of the draft. Check out one of his runs in HS. www.app.com, scroll down to the bottom right.

[Basileus777]

Originally Posted by DaWolf

One thing I found ironic was that Denver, which had been renowned under Shanarat for being able to find a running back anytime, anywhere, and plugging them in to be a 1,000 yard rusher, is now coached by a guy who stated this weekend that they went and got Moreno with the first pick because he knows how hard it is in this league to find a good running back...

Not to mention the Pats did fine using a bunch of veterans in a committee and got burned with Maroney when they tried taking a RB in the first.

[buddha]

I like Moreno, but the rest of the Denver draft was perplexing. Losing the 2010 first round draft to move up to get the short CB made no sense to me. He had better be great...I mean Darrell Green great.

MickeyD continues to cause many tightened sphincters in Donk land.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Arguably worse than Shannahan's? Go see where Denver ranked in the league in rushing over Shanny's tenure in Denver.

I didn't mean in terms of production. I meant in having no clear cut number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 at any point. Recently they have just put the ball into somebody's hands and hoped for the best. The one time NE did put some faith in a RB was Maroney and we know how well that's going.

It just surprises me that McDaniels made a RB his number one priority.

[prhom]

So I watched the draft with a bunch of broncos fans and it was pricelss to watch their faces when they announced the Moreno pick. I thought it was pretty strange, but I read that San Diego was interested in Moreno too, and I'd much rather have him on the Broncos than the Chargers.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Before you Chef fans diss the Moreno pick you should watch this video with Denver's GM.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...V&year=&month=

They wanted Tyson Jackson and BJ Raji at 12, but one team reached and another team got a great value on a Nose Tackle.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by cutler7624

Before you Chef fans diss the Moreno pick you should watch this video with Denver's GM.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...V&year=&month=

They wanted Tyson Jackson and BJ Raji at 12, but one team reached and another team got a great value on a Nose Tackle.

read the thread you homer dipshit

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by cutler7624

Before you Chef fans diss the Moreno pick you should watch this video with Denver's GM.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...V&year=&month=

They wanted Tyson Jackson and BJ Raji at 12, but one team reached and another team got a great value on a Nose Tackle.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

read the thread you homer dipshit

I saw your post where you gave Moreno props.... I was responding to the other guys that were saying Denver shouldn't have picked a RB at 12.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

ORTON

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by cutler7624

Before you Chef fans diss the Moreno pick you should watch this video with Denver's GM.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...V&year=&month=

They wanted Tyson Jackson and BJ Raji at 12, but one team reached and another team got a great value on a Nose Tackle.

So we stole the QB your coach wanted and the DE your coach wanted? Sweet!

[CrazyPhuD]

Originally Posted by el borracho

So we stole the QB your coach wanted and the DE your coach wanted? Sweet!

Don't forget we also forced them to trade their Franchise QB for a one year wonder and mighty mouse part II.

[ChiefsRoyalsMizzou]

Broncos just signed Britton Colquit

[OctoberFart]

Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

I didn't mean in terms of production. I meant in having no clear cut number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 at any point. Recently they have just put the ball into somebody's hands and hoped for the best. The one time NE did put some faith in a RB was Maroney and we know how well that's going.

It just surprises me that McDaniels made a RB his number one priority.

Donks draft was screwed up but not as bad as old man AL. All raiders need to scout is 40 times. Just look at the position to need and draft the fastest guy. Al should of just went and got another olympic sprinter. What a waste of a pick when his old wrinkly arse could of traded back 10 spots and still got Darius HB. 2nd round pick doesn't even deserve discussion other than when is he going to die so they can get a compentant owner.