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Here goes nothing!
Free Agency
1. DT Albert Haynesworth - When Titans won their 10th game Albert became a Free Agent. He cannot be franchised. Haynesworth is what makes the Titans D click. He has his moments of lapses but he brings attitude to the Denver Defense. He will command quite a bit of money but is worth every penny for the mean streak he brings and he can ANCHOR the DLINE in DENVER for years to come.
2. WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh - Who? What? Why? We have Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal with Stokley. Why do we need another WR? First, with the not so fun and gun offense Denver has run this season and the injuries and 'suspensions' to WR, one can never have enough. Second TJ is a classy individual who has great hands and runs great routes. Reminds me quite a bit of Rod Smith. Finally.....well you will see!
3. CB Dunta Robinson - Was an outstanding CB until he had 2 devastating injuries last year. ACL/Torn Hamstring. He has been activated off PUP and after couple games reclaimed his starting job with Houston (which isnt saying much). Due to injuries he wont be a hot commodity and would be a steal for Denver. He can start opposite Champ and put Bly at nickel or vice versa.
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DRAFT
My draft will be controversial and will get this interim a new title or more hate mail than anyone alive! I make 1 trade in the offseason. Jay Cutler cannot grow and mature as a QB if his primary target will not grow with him. Look closesly at all but the first game this year and you see Jay Cutler force balls to Brandon Marshall when other receivers are open. No matter the down, the score, or situation it is always the same. The reason? They are best of friends and Cutler seems to be forcing the issue to get Marshall what he needs to break all the records that Marshall said he would do. The results of his actions? Denver is lucky to be 6-5, Marshall gets frustrated and never heard from in games other than lucky bomb catch or his frustrated actions on the field. Denver has a plethora of weapons on offense yet Jay will throw to Brandon with double or triple coverage. This will stop once ....
Brandon Marshall is traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for one of their two first round picks. TJ steps up as the new #1 WR and the offense is reborn.
Round 1
1a.) (From Philadelphia) Aaron Curry OLB Wake Forest - I have seen Wesley Woodyard Just Shut Up and play. Play quite well at WLB too. Yes he is small and he will get bigger and due to his aggressive but controlled play at WLB I foresee DJ Williams going back to MLB. That leaves SLB as the main priority and we all know Boss Bailey is not the answer. Denver has always had great LB corps and they draft the stud Aaron Curry to complete a great trio for years to come.
Aaron Curry is a tackling machine. He has an attitude. What separates him from the rest is he is great against the run and lives for tackling behind the line of scrimmage. Exactly what Denver needs on Defense. With Haynesworth up front it will free up the linebackers to do their thing which is what Denver Defense hasn't been able to do in a long while.
1b.) Terrence Cody NT Alabama (Junior) - He says he is coming back for his senior year. If Alabama wins the National Championship, he bails for the NFL. This pick solidifies the Denver run defense for many years. Denver is notorious for their DLine rotation and honestly cannot go wrong with a rotation that will have either Haynesworth/Cody or both in it. Cody is a beast of a man who most will say is more suited as NT for 3-4. In Denver's defense he would possibly be the most valuable player on the field if he can translate his success from college to pro's. This is a luxury pick for Denver and with the 2 first round picks Denver has solidified the middle of their defense for years to come.
Round 2
2.) Emmanuel Cook SS South Carolina (Junior) - The safety Denver has been missing since Steve Atwater. He drops to round 2 due to size but makes up for it with Bob Sanderesque qualities. A hard hitter, Cook strikes fear in any opponent entering the secondary. A sure tackler which Denver safeties umm well you know....Finally he is fast 4.4 speed, he is a silver bullet waiting to wreak havoc in his wake. The first 3 picks of my draft have given the Denver Broncos defense an identity for years to come. They will stuff the run and knock heads off across the middle. Cook will lead the charge.
Round 3
3.) James Davis RB Clemson - 'Thunder' of Clemson's Thunder/Lightning RB duo. Extremely durable, tough, and his vision make him a threat, but his understanding of the game, especially the blocking aspect, is what makes him invaluable. He drops to the 3rd round because of a not so good senior year because Clemson just plain sucks. He will be a great 2 down back a bruiser in the Pittman/Torain mold but without the injury problems. His biggest pitfall is his receiving, not much of a receiver. Denver's new offense seems to not rely on the running game as much, so that means they need a reliable bruiser to beat up the front seven and punish the secondary. James Davis can do this and also help keep Cutler up right with his excellent blocking.
Round 4
4.) Derek Walker DE Illinois - Ekuban and Engleberger are getting old. Tim who? Why haven't we seen Tim Crowder at all? Derek Walker possesses great natural instincts. His greatest asset is his run stopping ability. His weakness is pass rushing but he does have some talent in that department. His power rush end abilities would be a great compliment to the speed rushers Moss/Dumervil but mostly he can stop the run. Another body to rotate in on the DLine to replace Crowder since noone seems to know where he is at.
Round 5
5.) Quan Cosby WR Texas - This is my homer pick. He falls in the draft due to his age. He played minor league baseball before playing football with Texas. Very mature individual with good speed and a perfect fit for slot in Denver. I know people are all on the Shipley bandwagon, but Quan beats Shipley in the durability department. Quan can be the KR for Denver especially if Aldridge cannot get healthy. He can understudy to Stokley and with Rod Smith to help be the next best thing for Cutler.
Round 6
6a.) Kory Sperry TE Colorado State
Durability is a concern with Sperry, but the talent is there to succeed at the NFL. Graham is not getting any younger and Scheffler cannot stay healthy. Smart TE who is mentally ready for the NFL, can block (some) and catch effectively. Will be a special teamer and 3rd TE learning under Daniel Graham.
6b.) Tyronne Green G Auburn - Fits the mold of a Broncos lineman. He has good athleticism in space and exhibits the ability to stay on blocks. Green is more of a finesse blocker that uses his feet to get around on D-tackles and create running lanes inside. Not to mention he faces NFL caliber DLineman almost if not every week.
Round 7
7a.) Ian Johnson RB Boise State - Another outstanding Special Teamer. Denver has shown this year that they can never have too many RB. He is nothing too special but is very durable can grind out the tough yards and is very good at catching passes out of the backfield. A team player very mature and well respected.
7b.) Anthony Scirrotto S Penn State - Another Special Teamer but someone who has a nose for the football. Drops this far because of off the field issues but is durable and would make a good back up at the safety position.
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There you have it. I know the Marshall trade will make a flame retardant suit necessary but I will take my lumps. I hope y'all tear it apart while enjoying your Turkey Day. This will probably be my only mock until sometime during the offseason. This would be dreamy for me and I think Denver would highly benefit from this draft/FA signings/Trades.
:salute!:
Here goes nothing!
Free Agency
1. DT Albert Haynesworth - When Titans won their 10th game Albert became a Free Agent. He cannot be franchised. Haynesworth is what makes the Titans D click. He has his moments of lapses but he brings attitude to the Denver Defense. He will command quite a bit of money but is worth every penny for the mean streak he brings and he can ANCHOR the DLINE in DENVER for years to come.
2. WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh - Who? What? Why? We have Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal with Stokley. Why do we need another WR? First, with the not so fun and gun offense Denver has run this season and the injuries and 'suspensions' to WR, one can never have enough. Second TJ is a classy individual who has great hands and runs great routes. Reminds me quite a bit of Rod Smith. Finally.....well you will see!
3. CB Dunta Robinson - Was an outstanding CB until he had 2 devastating injuries last year. ACL/Torn Hamstring. He has been activated off PUP and after couple games reclaimed his starting job with Houston (which isnt saying much). Due to injuries he wont be a hot commodity and would be a steal for Denver. He can start opposite Champ and put Bly at nickel or vice versa.
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DRAFT
My draft will be controversial and will get this interim a new title or more hate mail than anyone alive! I make 1 trade in the offseason. Jay Cutler cannot grow and mature as a QB if his primary target will not grow with him. Look closesly at all but the first game this year and you see Jay Cutler force balls to Brandon Marshall when other receivers are open. No matter the down, the score, or situation it is always the same. The reason? They are best of friends and Cutler seems to be forcing the issue to get Marshall what he needs to break all the records that Marshall said he would do. The results of his actions? Denver is lucky to be 6-5, Marshall gets frustrated and never heard from in games other than lucky bomb catch or his frustrated actions on the field. Denver has a plethora of weapons on offense yet Jay will throw to Brandon with double or triple coverage. This will stop once ....
Brandon Marshall is traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for one of their two first round picks. TJ steps up as the new #1 WR and the offense is reborn.
Round 1
1a.) (From Philadelphia) Aaron Curry OLB Wake Forest - I have seen Wesley Woodyard Just Shut Up and play. Play quite well at WLB too. Yes he is small and he will get bigger and due to his aggressive but controlled play at WLB I foresee DJ Williams going back to MLB. That leaves SLB as the main priority and we all know Boss Bailey is not the answer. Denver has always had great LB corps and they draft the stud Aaron Curry to complete a great trio for years to come.
Aaron Curry is a tackling machine. He has an attitude. What separates him from the rest is he is great against the run and lives for tackling behind the line of scrimmage. Exactly what Denver needs on Defense. With Haynesworth up front it will free up the linebackers to do their thing which is what Denver Defense hasn't been able to do in a long while.
1b.) Terrence Cody NT Alabama (Junior) - He says he is coming back for his senior year. If Alabama wins the National Championship, he bails for the NFL. This pick solidifies the Denver run defense for many years. Denver is notorious for their DLine rotation and honestly cannot go wrong with a rotation that will have either Haynesworth/Cody or both in it. Cody is a beast of a man who most will say is more suited as NT for 3-4. In Denver's defense he would possibly be the most valuable player on the field if he can translate his success from college to pro's. This is a luxury pick for Denver and with the 2 first round picks Denver has solidified the middle of their defense for years to come.
Round 2
2.) Emmanuel Cook SS South Carolina (Junior) - The safety Denver has been missing since Steve Atwater. He drops to round 2 due to size but makes up for it with Bob Sanderesque qualities. A hard hitter, Cook strikes fear in any opponent entering the secondary. A sure tackler which Denver safeties umm well you know....Finally he is fast 4.4 speed, he is a silver bullet waiting to wreak havoc in his wake. The first 3 picks of my draft have given the Denver Broncos defense an identity for years to come. They will stuff the run and knock heads off across the middle. Cook will lead the charge.
Round 3
3.) James Davis RB Clemson - 'Thunder' of Clemson's Thunder/Lightning RB duo. Extremely durable, tough, and his vision make him a threat, but his understanding of the game, especially the blocking aspect, is what makes him invaluable. He drops to the 3rd round because of a not so good senior year because Clemson just plain sucks. He will be a great 2 down back a bruiser in the Pittman/Torain mold but without the injury problems. His biggest pitfall is his receiving, not much of a receiver. Denver's new offense seems to not rely on the running game as much, so that means they need a reliable bruiser to beat up the front seven and punish the secondary. James Davis can do this and also help keep Cutler up right with his excellent blocking.
Round 4
4.) Derek Walker DE Illinois - Ekuban and Engleberger are getting old. Tim who? Why haven't we seen Tim Crowder at all? Derek Walker possesses great natural instincts. His greatest asset is his run stopping ability. His weakness is pass rushing but he does have some talent in that department. His power rush end abilities would be a great compliment to the speed rushers Moss/Dumervil but mostly he can stop the run. Another body to rotate in on the DLine to replace Crowder since noone seems to know where he is at.
Round 5
5.) Quan Cosby WR Texas - This is my homer pick. He falls in the draft due to his age. He played minor league baseball before playing football with Texas. Very mature individual with good speed and a perfect fit for slot in Denver. I know people are all on the Shipley bandwagon, but Quan beats Shipley in the durability department. Quan can be the KR for Denver especially if Aldridge cannot get healthy. He can understudy to Stokley and with Rod Smith to help be the next best thing for Cutler.
Round 6
6a.) Kory Sperry TE Colorado State
Durability is a concern with Sperry, but the talent is there to succeed at the NFL. Graham is not getting any younger and Scheffler cannot stay healthy. Smart TE who is mentally ready for the NFL, can block (some) and catch effectively. Will be a special teamer and 3rd TE learning under Daniel Graham.
6b.) Tyronne Green G Auburn - Fits the mold of a Broncos lineman. He has good athleticism in space and exhibits the ability to stay on blocks. Green is more of a finesse blocker that uses his feet to get around on D-tackles and create running lanes inside. Not to mention he faces NFL caliber DLineman almost if not every week.
Round 7
7a.) Ian Johnson RB Boise State - Another outstanding Special Teamer. Denver has shown this year that they can never have too many RB. He is nothing too special but is very durable can grind out the tough yards and is very good at catching passes out of the backfield. A team player very mature and well respected.
7b.) Anthony Scirrotto S Penn State - Another Special Teamer but someone who has a nose for the football. Drops this far because of off the field issues but is durable and would make a good back up at the safety position.
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There you have it. I know the Marshall trade will make a flame retardant suit necessary but I will take my lumps. I hope y'all tear it apart while enjoying your Turkey Day. This will probably be my only mock until sometime during the offseason. This would be dreamy for me and I think Denver would highly benefit from this draft/FA signings/Trades.
:salute!:
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