Robert Quinn

[Momentum]

The Broncos will trade down, probably more than once, with the first trade being with Dallas, who will look to make a splash....

you heard it here first

Ryan Mallet to Dallas. I see it!

[MindField]

Thats true.

But OLB isnt a need and the Broncos should use picks to fill holes first. Plus, adding another 1st round OLB in two straight years when there are already 2 starters there is just, dumb.

I completely disagree.

If Quinn truly is an elite pass rusher, that is the second hardest thing to come up with in the NFL draft other than a franchise QB.

You also see Quinn as insurance against what happened to us this season when Dumervil got injured.

The NFL, more than ever, is a passing league, and to be a great defense, you have to be able to flat-out rush the QB.

If Robert Quinn is the real deal, he absolutely could be the No. 2 pick...but he has to be elite.

[MindField]

Ryan Mallet to Dallas. I see it!

I think with Dallas' issues on their d-line, they will make a move for one of the stud d-linemen, Bowers or Fairley, who I believe will go 1-2 in the draft.

[broncos SB2010]

I think with Dallas' issues on their d-line, they will make a move for one of the stud d-linemen, Bowers or Fairley, who I believe will go 1-2 in the draft.

They very well might go Oline as well. At #13 they might get the top OT. CB is not out of the question either.

[Butler By'Note]

I think with Dallas' issues on their d-line, they will make a move for one of the stud d-linemen, Bowers or Fairley, who I believe will go 1-2 in the draft.

I'm convinced (right now) that the Panthers will draft Bowers first overall to try and recreate the hometown hero magic they got in 02 when they took Peppers.

[MindField]

I'm convinced (right now) that the Panthers will draft Bowers first overall to try and recreate the hometown hero magic they got in 02 when they took Peppers.

I tend to agree.

Bowers will be a big name in Charlotte from a regional school, just as Peppers was

[Ohenhen12345]

Ayers is not a proven pass rusher, more of a run stopper, can't hurt to have 2-3 OLB or DE. Ryan Mallet could be key player in the 2011 draft. With teams like Minesota, Miami, San Fransico, Washington in need of a QB, the second pick in the draft could be valuable.

[MindField]

I'm convinced (right now) that the Panthers will draft Bowers first overall to try and recreate the hometown hero magic they got in 02 when they took Peppers.

Hey, what do you think the chance is the Panthers could take a serious look at Cam Newton?

They need a face to that franchiose, and if Newton goes off in the National Championship and is MVP, well, stranger things have happened than to see his stock skyrocket

[Butler By'Note]

Hey, what do you think the chance is the Panthers could take a serious look at Cam Newton?

They need a face to that franchiose, and if Newton goes off in the National Championship and is MVP, well, stranger things have happened than to see his stock skyrocket

I originally thought that Cam Newton was a possibility, and it wouldn't completely shock me if they decided to go this way, it will probably depend on who the new coach is.

But the more I think about it the more I think that if Jerry Richardson makes the final decision he will want to try and please the fanbase by bringing in one of the two hometown guys, so I believe the leader right now is Bowers but if Quinn has a great testing period he could become the choice. It worked in 2002 so he'll probably try to do it again.

This might placate the fanbase for awhile (both Clemson and Carolina have HUGE followings in Charlotte) but it has the potential to end really ugly, that fanbase was almost completely united in their hatred for Peppers at the end of his run there!

[-Rod-]

Robert Ayers or any other 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE on the roster - except Dumervil (whose availability for the 2011 season is nothing but a question mark at this point) - can't serve as an excuse for the Broncos to ignore a great OLB/DE prospect that might be the total package. If Robert Quinn is that guy... See where he ends up on the draft board. The Broncos have to build a better roster and it starts by improving the defense. That's much more important than trying to make McDaniels' moves look good.

[EddieMac]

I really hope we trade down a dew spots and take Quinn instead of Fairley and Bowers.

If we did this we would not only get the best DE in the draft, but we would also pick up an extra pick.

Thoughts??

YES, then we can complete our QUINN collection. Imagine all the money the Broncos could save on letter for Jerseys!

[Kansas Bob]

YES, then we can complete our QUINN collection. Imagine all the money the Broncos could save on letter for Jerseys!

Excellent point!!!!! lol:thumb:

[THEdraftnik]

Robert Ayers or any other 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE on the roster - except Dumervil (whose availability for the 2011 season is nothing but a question mark at this point) - can't serve as an excuse for the Broncos to ignore a great OLB/DE prospect that might be the total package. If Robert Quinn is that guy... See where he ends up on the draft board. The Broncos have to build a better roster and it starts by improving the defense. That's much more important than trying to make McDaniels' moves look good.

Can Ryan McBean, Justin Bannan, Jamaal Williams, Brian Dawkins, Reynaldo Hill, Daniel Graham, and Correll Buckhalter be reason then?

Robert Ayers is a hard worker, and with one more year of training camp and Doom by his side I think can be more than solid.

[-Rod-]

Can Ryan McBean, Justin Bannan, Jamaal Williams, Brian Dawkins, Reynaldo Hill, Daniel Graham, and Correll Buckhalter be reason then?

Robert Ayers is a hard worker, and with one more year of training camp and Doom by his side I think can be more than solid.

The Broncos won't replace Dawkins, Hill, Graham or Buckhalter in the 1st round (very unlikely). Interior lineman is a need as well as edge rusher. It comes down to scouting the players and creating the big board. For example, how high will Nick Fairley be on the board? Can Quinn receive a higher grade? 4-3 or 3-4? I won't be upset if the team drafts an edge rusher in the 1st round.

[THEdraftnik]

The Broncos won't replace Dawkins, Hill, Graham or Buckhalter in the 1st round (very unlikely). Interior lineman is a need as well as edge rusher. It comes down to scouting the players and creating the big board. For example, how high will Nick Fairley be on the board? Can Quinn receive a higher grade? 4-3 or 3-4? I won't be upset if the team drafts an edge rusher in the 1st round.

But they are players that need to be replaced. And if we draft depth in the first round, then we have 5 picks to replace Bannan, Dawkins, Hill, Graham, Buckhalter, Jamaal Williams, Champ Bailey, and Perrish Cox. We don't have the luxury of drafting depth. We need players who can start with our early picks. Not somebody who can replace a solid starter.