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I am bored so I've done some research and decided to do a mock off-season based on what I think the Broncos should do next off-season, enjoy!
Our 2009 Free Agents
QB Patrick Ramsey
RB Tatum Bell
RB Michael Pittman
WR Darrell Jackson
WR Edell Sheppard
C Tom Nalen
OT Erik Pears
DE Ebeneezer Ekuban
DT Kenny Peterson
LB Nate Webster
CB Karl Paymah
S Calvin Lowry
S Marlon McCree
We re-sign these guys:
WR Darrell Jackson (should come cheap and provides nice depth at wideout)
C Tom Nalen (if he's healthy, let's give him 1 more year)
OT Erik Pears (can never have too much O-Line depth, he knows the system)
DT Kenny Peterson (Has done well in limited role, nice DT depth)
The rest we let walk, don't need them, don't want them!!!
Cuts:
RB Andre Hall (has had the oppurtunities, hasn't performed)
DE John Engelberger (I'm tired of seeing him start, tired of him period)
CB Dre' Bly (big contract, shows flashes but on the wrong side of 30)
S Marquand Manuel (just flat out sucks)
Contract extensions:
WR Brandon Marshall (we better lock him up soon)
DE Elvis Dumervil (not an every down end, but the only real pass-rush threat we have)
Free Agent Signings: (we have plenty of room against the cap)
CB Dunta Robinson (should come fairly cheap, if he is healthy he is a shut-down corner for half the price of Asomugha)
S Jermaine Phillips (a good in-the-box safety, should be affordable)
DE Chris Canty (will fit nicely at LDE, has size and some nice pass-rushing skills, in wrong scheme in Dallas)
OT George Foster (I know he is soft, but he knows the system and will be a decent back-up at both Tackle spots, cheap)
RB Derrick Ward (we will probably spend the most money on him, he will be 29 years old, but a great RB just looking for an oppurtunity, will be a star in our system for 3-4 years)
QB J.T. O'Sullivan (after we let Ramsey walk, we will need a good veteran back-up, J.T. will fill this role nicely)
Mostly mid-level guys, but some great additions. Robinson, Phillips, Canty, and Ward will likely push for starting jobs!
2009 draft (the way I see it we will be picking around the 20 range)
1. MLB Brandon Spikes (Florida)
This kid has it all and reminds me too much of Al Wilson, he can hit, stuff the run, and has some coverage capabilities, exactly what we need at MIKE!
2. S Derek Pegues (Miss. St)
We have already added our in-the-box guy in Phillips, now we need a Safety with great coverage skills and range, enter Pegues, he might be the best deep cover safety in the draft!
3. DT Dorrell Scott (Clemson)
After missig out on the Haynesworth sweepstakes we need another DT that can clog the middle, Scott is that guy. Great size, strong, and quick he may take a little time but can become the next John Henderson in our 4-3 defense!
4. RB Rashad Jennings (Liberty)
Basically BPA at this point. Jennings has all the talent of a day 1 back, but will likely go in the 3rd or 4th round. With Ward we can develop this guy to be our feature back in a year or 2!
5. DE Mitch King (Iowa)
A little unlikely he falls this far but if he does he is a must pick. Reminds me a little of Aaron Kampman, can get to the QB but can also hold up against the run. At the very least will make a nice rotation type guy at LDE!
6. WR-TE Jaison Williams (Oregon)
Great size, good speed, and solid hands will make this guy a steal in the 6th. In case Scheffler doesn't work out we have a guy in the waiting!
6. G Tyronne Green (Auburn)
Good size, nice athleticsm. Will be a project but could eventually be a starter at RG!
7. DT Antonio Dixon (Miami)
A huge DT that can stuff the run, will be a project but may conribute in rookie year.
After Free Agency and the draft every need should be covered. Spikes will be a stud in the middle and with DJ shoul form a great duo for the next 6 or 7 years. Pegues will improve our pass defense immensly, Scott and Dixon will beef up our interior D-Line, Jennings has franchise-back written all over him, and King could be our future starter at LDE!
Any responses are more than welcome, harsh or not!
Our 2009 Free Agents
QB Patrick Ramsey
RB Tatum Bell
RB Michael Pittman
WR Darrell Jackson
WR Edell Sheppard
C Tom Nalen
OT Erik Pears
DE Ebeneezer Ekuban
DT Kenny Peterson
LB Nate Webster
CB Karl Paymah
S Calvin Lowry
S Marlon McCree
We re-sign these guys:
WR Darrell Jackson (should come cheap and provides nice depth at wideout)
C Tom Nalen (if he's healthy, let's give him 1 more year)
OT Erik Pears (can never have too much O-Line depth, he knows the system)
DT Kenny Peterson (Has done well in limited role, nice DT depth)
The rest we let walk, don't need them, don't want them!!!
Cuts:
RB Andre Hall (has had the oppurtunities, hasn't performed)
DE John Engelberger (I'm tired of seeing him start, tired of him period)
CB Dre' Bly (big contract, shows flashes but on the wrong side of 30)
S Marquand Manuel (just flat out sucks)
Contract extensions:
WR Brandon Marshall (we better lock him up soon)
DE Elvis Dumervil (not an every down end, but the only real pass-rush threat we have)
Free Agent Signings: (we have plenty of room against the cap)
CB Dunta Robinson (should come fairly cheap, if he is healthy he is a shut-down corner for half the price of Asomugha)
S Jermaine Phillips (a good in-the-box safety, should be affordable)
DE Chris Canty (will fit nicely at LDE, has size and some nice pass-rushing skills, in wrong scheme in Dallas)
OT George Foster (I know he is soft, but he knows the system and will be a decent back-up at both Tackle spots, cheap)
RB Derrick Ward (we will probably spend the most money on him, he will be 29 years old, but a great RB just looking for an oppurtunity, will be a star in our system for 3-4 years)
QB J.T. O'Sullivan (after we let Ramsey walk, we will need a good veteran back-up, J.T. will fill this role nicely)
Mostly mid-level guys, but some great additions. Robinson, Phillips, Canty, and Ward will likely push for starting jobs!
2009 draft (the way I see it we will be picking around the 20 range)
1. MLB Brandon Spikes (Florida)
This kid has it all and reminds me too much of Al Wilson, he can hit, stuff the run, and has some coverage capabilities, exactly what we need at MIKE!
2. S Derek Pegues (Miss. St)
We have already added our in-the-box guy in Phillips, now we need a Safety with great coverage skills and range, enter Pegues, he might be the best deep cover safety in the draft!
3. DT Dorrell Scott (Clemson)
After missig out on the Haynesworth sweepstakes we need another DT that can clog the middle, Scott is that guy. Great size, strong, and quick he may take a little time but can become the next John Henderson in our 4-3 defense!
4. RB Rashad Jennings (Liberty)
Basically BPA at this point. Jennings has all the talent of a day 1 back, but will likely go in the 3rd or 4th round. With Ward we can develop this guy to be our feature back in a year or 2!
5. DE Mitch King (Iowa)
A little unlikely he falls this far but if he does he is a must pick. Reminds me a little of Aaron Kampman, can get to the QB but can also hold up against the run. At the very least will make a nice rotation type guy at LDE!
6. WR-TE Jaison Williams (Oregon)
Great size, good speed, and solid hands will make this guy a steal in the 6th. In case Scheffler doesn't work out we have a guy in the waiting!
6. G Tyronne Green (Auburn)
Good size, nice athleticsm. Will be a project but could eventually be a starter at RG!
7. DT Antonio Dixon (Miami)
A huge DT that can stuff the run, will be a project but may conribute in rookie year.
After Free Agency and the draft every need should be covered. Spikes will be a stud in the middle and with DJ shoul form a great duo for the next 6 or 7 years. Pegues will improve our pass defense immensly, Scott and Dixon will beef up our interior D-Line, Jennings has franchise-back written all over him, and King could be our future starter at LDE!
Any responses are more than welcome, harsh or not!
FA Targets: DT Jason Jones, DT Pat Simms, S Reggie Smith, LB Dan Connor 
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