Broncos Targeting Aubrayo Franklin??

[GridironChamp]

Agreed. Pioli likes his Dlineman, but Haley likes his receivers....

Pioli controls the team not Haley. Early on in the year it was quite known
around here at least that if it were up to Haley Croyle would have became the
starter at QB, but Pioli insisted that it should be Cassel.

[DishWater]

On the ESPN ticker, Vince Wilfork made a statement concerning the franchise tag the Patriots will most likely slap on him. Apparently he wants a long term deal or to be "free".

Interesting development, nothing earth shattering: I think Wilfork hitting the market is a possibility now...

[Snarfalicious]

I highly doubt any of the big-name NT's will even hit the open market. Wilfork, Hampton, and Franklin are all going to be slapped with the tag if they can't come to an agreement before FA begins. Unfortunately, we're going to have to address the position via the draft if we believe it is necessary.

Personally, I'd like to see a guy like Cam Thomas as I do believe he still has untapped potential, and he really could develop into a good player. It really depends on how the coaching staff views Chris Baker in terms of his progress to this point, and his future upside. I wouldn't be opposed to even using Baker like a Haloti Ngata role, as he does have a lot of athleticism. He did play DE at Penn State in multiple packages before he went to Hampton. I really look forward to seeing Pedescleaux and Baker during OTAs/Pre-Season. Hopefully they take advantage of the opportunity, as any position across the DL should be up for grabs (barring a stud rookie selection).

[DishWater]

I can see them taking Williams, but I can also see them take Dez Bryant.

Agreed. Pioli likes his Dlineman, but Haley likes his receivers....

[GridironChamp]

Yep, which is why I think you guys are going to snag our NT in the draft. You appear to agree, but everyone else keeps fighting me on the concept of KC taking Williams at #5 (or trading down, but still taking him before we pick).

Yeah, with Pioli's love and success, in NE, with drafting DL and that being such
an obvious hole on the team and Williams being the only real legit option I think
we will lean that way. I'd love for Bradford to be there so we can trade down
a little bit and still get him, but that's just wishful thinking IMO.

[JayJack]

Yep, which is why I think you guys are going to snag our NT in the draft. You appear to agree, but everyone else keeps fighting me on the concept of KC taking Williams at #5 (or trading down, but still taking him before we pick).

I can see them taking Williams, but I can also see them take Dez Bryant.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yep, which is why I think you guys are going to snag our NT in the draft. You appear to agree, but everyone else keeps fighting me on the concept of KC taking Williams at #5 (or trading down, but still taking him before we pick).

I know there's a lot of validity to your argument. I'm just really hoping you're wrong. I could even see KC taking Williams just so we can't.

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

Aww that's quite a bit of disappointing news.. Now there really isn't any NT's worth
looking as far as free agency goes. Brutal.

Yep, which is why I think you guys are going to snag our NT in the draft. You appear to agree, but everyone else keeps fighting me on the concept of KC taking Williams at #5 (or trading down, but still taking him before we pick).

[GridironChamp]

I thought so too a few months back. But both sides are deep in contract talks, and both sides want Pickett to be there. Pickett staying put appears to be one of the likely locks of the offseason. Green Bay will have a Kelly Gregg/Haloti Ngata combo of their own, with Raji chipping in at DE as well.

Aww that's quite a bit of disappointing news.. Now there really isn't any NT's worth
looking as far as free agency goes. Brutal.

[RaiderFanSD]

I would

ten charachters

LOL, thought the same thing to myself..

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

Pickett is going to be an extremely sought after FA because GB will most likely
let him walk after drafting Raji last year. He had a solid year and is worth middle
or the road starting NT money, if not a bit higher, and he will probably be the
best NT to actually hit FA.

I thought so too a few months back. But both sides are deep in contract talks, and both sides want Pickett to be there. Pickett staying put appears to be one of the likely locks of the offseason. Green Bay will have a Kelly Gregg/Haloti Ngata combo of their own, with Raji chipping in at DE as well.

[MightyHorse]

Lets just sign Obama to play NT for us. Nobody would dare hit him.

I would

ten charachters

[GridironChamp]

Unfortunately, quality NTs are so prized that it's going to be very difficult to pry one loose from another team, whether it's Franklin in SF, Wilfork in NE, Pickett in GB, etc. The more likely scenario is draft one in the early rounds and/or develop Baker.

Pickett is going to be an extremely sought after FA because GB will most likely
let him walk after drafting Raji last year. He had a solid year and is worth middle
or the road starting NT money, if not a bit higher, and he will probably be the
best NT to actually hit FA.

[Hoserman117]

Lets just sign Obama to play NT for us. Nobody would dare hit him.

[Broncos FTW]

Unfortunately, quality NTs are so prized that it's going to be very difficult to pry one loose from another team, whether it's Franklin in SF, Wilfork in NE, Pickett in GB, etc. The more likely scenario is draft one in the early rounds and/or develop Baker.