Rey Maualuga! Broncos, dont mess this up!!!!Please!!!!

[Endzo]

first draft
1. laurenitis does not fit in a 3-4
2. even though he had some bad workouts shonn greene will not drop that low and he does not fit our system
3. it is doubtful moala lasts that long
second draft
1. everette brown went to FSU not LSU
2. darius butler wont last that long
5.THERE IS NO WAY RINGER AND GREENE DROP TO THE 5TH
6. harrel is the definition of a system quarterback

How does he not fit a 3-4? Because he weighs 10 lbs less than Maualuga? The fact is the Broncos are high on James and if we don't pick him at 18 we will definitely pick him up in the 2nd round.

[MindField]

I don't know what to think about Maualuga.

I really liked him at one time, but his combine was an embarassment for a kid that was supposed to be projected as a Top 10 pick.

My sense is Josh McDaniels is going to start up front on the D-Line, and I agree that is the direction I would take.

If Raji is there, he is the pick, if not, I probably take Tyson Jackson.

The Broncos needs three starters upfront in their 3-4, and Jackson would at least give them one.

We already have DJ Williams set for the middle, along with Andra Davis and/or Spencer Larsen, and you can always add another draft pick, such as a Jasper Brinkley in the third.

[no-pseudo-fan]

I don't know what to think about Maualuga.

I really liked him at one time, but his combine was an embarassment for a kid that was supposed to be projected as a Top 10 pick.

My sense is Josh McDaniels is going to start up front on the D-Line, and I agree that is the direction I would take.

If Raji is there, he is the pick, if not, I probably take Tyson Jackson.

The Broncos needs three starters upfront in their 3-4, and Jackson would at least give them one.

We already have DJ Williams set for the middle, along with Andra Davis and/or Spencer Larsen, and you can always add another draft pick, such as a Jasper Brinkley in the third.

I like Rey, I think that Rey wants to compete even to his own determent. Rey will bring attitude to our defense, and that was seriously lacking last year. He is an intimidating guy, and that can not be underscored. I want to fix our line, I don't think that Raji will be there, and I really think that 12 is too high for Jackson.

In a perfect world, I would love to see Raji fall to 12 and then Rey be there at 18. We will see. In that scenerio I still see Rey being the instant impact player of the two.

[fraguela09]

I don't know what to think about Maualuga.

I really liked him at one time, but his combine was an embarassment for a kid that was supposed to be projected as a Top 10 pick.

My sense is Josh McDaniels is going to start up front on the D-Line, and I agree that is the direction I would take.

If Raji is there, he is the pick, if not, I probably take Tyson Jackson.

The Broncos needs three starters upfront in their 3-4, and Jackson would at least give them one.

We already have DJ Williams set for the middle, along with Andra Davis and/or Spencer Larsen, and you can always add another draft pick, such as a Jasper Brinkley in the third.

I kind of agree with you on Maualuga, I'm both up & down on him. I just think, if Martindale works with him, he has the most potential. You know? Out of the first round LBs... Maybe Curry is the only one better.

BUT, if it came down to it.... I would prefer to take Gilbert over Jackson.... 6"5' and stronger always makes for a better fit.

I guess if Raji is gone, and we don't want Maualuga... might as well take Jenkins if he's there.... If not, trade back a few spots... Could always settle for a CB if we have to, or even Moreno.

I think we should be able to get Gilbert in the second, and with Powell, we would have two solid DEs moving FWD (we hope).

Just like you think a Jasper would be better value in round three, so do I feel Gilbert would be a better value over Jackson.

It might boil down to where they feel least comfortable:

DE- do they feel Powell, Crowder are answers
ILB- what do they feel about Larsen
OLB- What do they feel about Moss & Elvis

And, finally, where do they envision Woodyard playing.

If they like Ron Brace and hope for him in the 2nd, do they risk waiting until the 3rd to get Gilbert? Move up to snag him? Or really reach for him in the first round?

[SheerCold]

The best scenario of course would be either:

Raji at 12.
Maulauga 18.

If we're worrie the Bolts will take him at 16, and if Raji's off the board:

Maulauga at 12.
T.Jackson at 18.

[Bronco Rambler]

Let Davis play this year...providing veteran leadership and experience and wait to shore up the ILB position in next years draft with one of our first round picks.

Brandon Spikes...


Or

Micah Johnson...

[Goatmaster]

How does he not fit a 3-4? Because he weighs 10 lbs less than Maualuga? The fact is the Broncos are high on James and if we don't pick him at 18 we will definitely pick him up in the 2nd round.

no, he wont fit because he sucks at sheding blocks. i would quote some experts on that but i wont waste my time, every single one i have heard from agrees with me

[expatRick]

Pacific Island heritage and USC alum. That's what Maualuga has in common with Seau. Junior played inside and outside, rushed, dropped in coverage, did anything he was asked and did it well. He was one of the best football players of his generation. I don't see that in Rey and I think it would be a mistake to use a #1 on an ILB when they don't even have a D-line or established pass rusher. Maybe he's the next great thing at ILB but that can't be the round 1 priority this year.

[no-pseudo-fan]

When I look at the draft and the situation that we got ourselves into with this whole Cutler fiasco, I think the 2 picks that we have in the 1st have to be stars and instant impact players.

DL is the biggest gamble, the biggest chance to bust, and take the longest to develop.

Now Rey is going to start day one. He is going to make us better in the middle. People want to over analyze this guy, if I told anyone this time last year that we would draft Rey Maualuga this year, 90% would have jumped at that. He is a monster, he brings an attitude to the field, and he is above average blitzer from the middle. He has a nose for the ball, and gives you all he has. He would be my pick at 12, if Raji is gone, and I would not look back. I also think that we are going to draft a RB at 18, I just have a gut feeling on this one.

[Syvari]

You had until the whole Sanchez thing

agreed...i say we give orton a year...if he sucks use the two first round picks for next years draft to trade up....

kyle isnt a bad qb! its not like he did horrible in chicago, they just dont have any recievers...i mean seriously hester is not a reciever!

[RVG10]

Wow. A lot of USC love in this thread.
Taylor Mays is huge and might end up a "tweener" in the NFL (too big for safety, too small for linebacker - especially in the 3-4).
I'm not sold on Sanchez enough to use a draft pick on him when we desperately need it on Defense.
Maualuga would be ok, but I don't think he is worth the#12 pick, however I don't think we'll get him after San Diego at #16.
I say Tyson Jackson at #12 (assuming no Raji), and Maualuga at #18 (if available).

[floridabroncos]

Pacific Island heritage and USC alum. That's what Maualuga has in common with Seau. Junior played inside and outside, rushed, dropped in coverage, did anything he was asked and did it well. He was one of the best football players of his generation. I don't see that in Rey and I think it would be a mistake to use a #1 on an ILB when they don't even have a D-line or established pass rusher. Maybe he's the next great thing at ILB but that can't be the round 1 priority this year.

I would also argue that we're more set at ILB than the rest of the front 7. If we focus front 7 in the first round, let's make sure we do it at real need areas.

[BroncoPower]

The best scenario of course would be either:

Raji at 12.
Maulauga 18.

If we're worrie the Bolts will take him at 16, and if Raji's off the board:

Maulauga at 12.
T.Jackson at 18.

This is exactly what i think. Of course, Bolts may take Jackson at 16 instead of Maualuga, but thats a risk. I'd sooner see Jackson in SD then Maualuga for sure.

[no-pseudo-fan]

I would also argue that we're more set at ILB than the rest of the front 7. If we focus front 7 in the first round, let's make sure we do it at real need areas.

I disagree. We have a 2 down thumber in Davis or Larsen at one of the ILB's, but then who? DJ is a better OLB then inside. Boss? I don't trust him.

You could argue that we have a serious log jam at OLB. I just don't know. I love Doom and I want Moss to live up to the potential. I think that we are going to play a lot of situational football this year. I just don't know if we have 7 legit starters in the front 7.

DJ is a starter.
Thomas is probably a starter.
Davis is probably a starter.
Doom is a situational pass rusher.

It is going to be interesting. We should know by who we draft, how we feel about our current players.

[no-pseudo-fan]

This is exactly what i think. Of course, Bolts may take Jackson at 16 instead of Maualuga, but thats a risk. I'd sooner see Jackson in SD then Maualuga for sure.

Amen to that. I do not want to see Rey in SD.

For as much hate or should I say dislike that Rey is getting on the boards, there are a lot of teams hoping and praying that Rey is there when they pick. SD, NE, Miami, Balt. I wouldn't be surprised if SF takes him at 10. You watch him at his best and he is a SuperStar waiting to happen.