My very defensive draft

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Do you really think Demps will fall that far? I have no idea where he's rated right now, but I would imagine he'll likely run in the 4.3 range at the combine and will likely shoot up draft boards if he really is rated that low.

[underrated29]

1st Round - Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama
--It's clear that we need some more youth in the secondary. Champ and Goodman possess great veteran leadership, but with a nice young core group of Dre , Chris Harris, and Vaugh will be a step in the right direction.

2nd Round - Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State
--He is pretty much a four year starter at Offensive Tackle. His Freshman year he played on the left side, bu the other three years he was a RT. Hopefully the learning curve for this guy is minimal, drafting a RT letting Franklin move down inside.

3rd Round - LaMichael James RB Oregon
--If we are buying into Tim Tebow, then we will need a RB to fit the system as well, none better then James.

4th Round - Fletcher Cox DT Miss State
--Depth at a position we can get better at.

I never know exactly which draft picks the Broncos actually have so I won't pick in any other rounds except...

7th Round - Jeff Demps RB Florida
--With Demps and LaMichael James, we would be set with our system/change of pace backs. Hopefully we will still have a feature back on our roster (McGahee or Ball) or maybe a FA

Pretty good. I think in rd two we tannehill or take a RB in 2 and take Tanney in round 3.


Do not forget, knowshon will be here next year.

[Matymaddog]

As GREAT of a draft we can have with draftniks rankings, I believe this is a much more accurate ranking of current nfl draft prospects.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

A lot more challenging to come up with a guy for each round. I'd like to see how some people would draft using the above links rankings

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Personally, I'd love Richardson, but I don't think he'll be available when we pick. I think Richardson goes in the top ten.

[ERoyal248]

I'd be pretty happy with that, depends who else is still on the board if we take an OT in Rd 2.

Also, we have 2 5ths assuming Lloyd gets 9 more catches.

[ZeusOnEarth]

Personally, I'd love Richardson, but I don't think he'll be available when we pick. I think Richardson goes in the top ten.

I think we may go 8 and 8, or 9 and 7, putting us in the 12-15 range. The only teams that will need a RB that will pick ahead of us is the Browns, and even then, whose to say they would pick Richardson over their over needs. It's banking off hope a bit, but hey it is only a mock.

[Matymaddog]

I don't think Fletcher Cox will drop that far. I do think it's a possibility Andrew Datko drops to the 4th given his injury history and his most recent season ending injury. So I would take someone like Josh Chapman (I love this kid, he DICTATES the LOS, he may not have much in the pass rush department but he will EAT up blocks. Constantly draws double teams and rarely gets pushed back a yard off the ball. This maybe seen as a uninformed and ignorant opinion, but I think Josh Chapman has the potential to be what Jamal Williams was for the Chargers. [A second round draft pick in the supplemental])

Or Jared Crick. Some may call him a poor mans JJ Watt but the difference is, Watt came out of college as a physical specimen that made his plays off the edge of a defense. He's a physical freak but if he had the kind of grooming handling double teams and kicked inside more to DT, he would be right now what I believe Crick will be next year. Of course, sky is the limit for Watt. However, this guy Crick is just a beast. WORK HORSE. And the thing I LOVE about the kid is not only his hustle that makes up for his lack of burst, but he lets NO ONE get into his body when being blocked. Look up videos of the guy, it's amazing how much seperation he gets from offensive linemen. He doesn't even have to extend his arms, he locks up with the blockers with them already extended allowing him to shed blocks with ease and keep his vision in the back field. He doesn't dictate the LOS like Josh Chapman does, but he sure as hell doesn't get driven 5 yards off the ball by double teams too often. One on one, this guy is going to win more battles than he loses. Both DT's provide scheme versatility. Chapman as a 1-tech or Nose, Crick as a 3-tech or 5-tech. Sure, the burst may not be there as much as Devon Stills is, but the guy plays football like a football player. I'm not looking for uncalculated potential, I'm looking for calculated potential. These guys are already good at their craft and technique. They can refine that, get stronger, get quicker, and be legit NFL starters. By far my two favorite DT's in this draft. I like other guys of course like Still, Cox, etc. but these guys to me are "Can't miss" prospect. I know I should watch my use of that phrase, but I truely believe it.

[ZeusOnEarth]

did you just say stats werent facts lol....

Stats are facts but they can be misleading due to the level of competition that players face. McBean isn't asked to put up Suh minutes, and face Suh's competition. I think that's the point he was trying to make. McBean is no Suh, basically, regardless of stats.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I think we may go 8 and 8, or 9 and 7, putting us in the 12-15 range. The only teams that will need a RB that will pick ahead of us is the Browns, and even then, whose to say they would pick Richardson over their over needs. It's banking off hope a bit, but hey it is only a mock.

That makes sense, you put a lot of thought into it; good job.

[SecondsAway131]

15: LB - Vontaze Burfict
Not a glaring need, but potentially gives us one of the best linebacker groups in the league. Von and Vontaze would become the faces of the new Orange Crush.

47: CB - Chase Minnifield
Addresses our need at CB, we get a corner with great ball skills that is a solid tackler.

79: OT - Andrew Datko
Beefing up our OL with this move, this allows Franklin to move inside. Datko is a great talent in the 3rd round to protect the right side.

111: OG - Barrett Jones
I know it's allowed in this game, but I'm not going to go RG3 here, it just feels wrong. Barrett Jones is the kind of player this offense wants. He's huge, lines up everywhere on Alabama's line, and is a 4.0 student. Great addition to the team.

132: WR - Ryan Broyles
His stock is falling due to an injury, but was considered one of the top WRs in this draft. If he's available late, we can't miss the opportunity to take him.

143: RB - Chris Rainey
Absolute speedster. Gives us some help at RB and has huge home run potential.

[SecondsAway131]

As GREAT of a draft we can have with draftniks rankings, I believe this is a much more accurate ranking of current nfl draft prospects.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

A lot more challenging to come up with a guy for each round. I'd like to see how some people would draft using the above links rankings

You should make that a game as a separate thread. I'd do it but I'm not gonna steal your thunder.

[BroncoooJohnson]

1st Round - Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama
--It's clear that we need some more youth in the secondary. Champ and Goodman possess great veteran leadership, but with a nice young core group of Dre , Chris Harris, and Vaugh will be a step in the right direction.

2nd Round - Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State
--He is pretty much a four year starter at Offensive Tackle. His Freshman year he played on the left side, bu the other three years he was a RT. Hopefully the learning curve for this guy is minimal, drafting a RT letting Franklin move down inside.

3rd Round - LaMichael James RB Oregon
--If we are buying into Tim Tebow, then we will need a RB to fit the system as well, none better then James.

4th Round - Fletcher Cox DT Miss State
--Depth at a position we can get better at.

I never know exactly which draft picks the Broncos actually have so I won't pick in any other rounds except...

7th Round - Jeff Demps RB Florida
--With Demps and LaMichael James, we would be set with our system/change of pace backs. Hopefully we will still have a feature back on our roster (McGahee or Ball) or maybe a FA

Cox will go second round at latest, but other than that I like it. I normally wouldn't want both James and Demps, but getting Demps in the 7th would be a steal.

Do you really think Demps will fall that far? I have no idea where he's rated right now, but I would imagine he'll likely run in the 4.3 range at the combine and will likely shoot up draft boards if he really is rated that low.

never know, Noel Devine isn't even in the league, I never would've guessed that.

[Kno-Sean]

Cox will go second round at latest, but other than that I like it. I normally wouldn't want both James and Demps, but getting Demps in the 7th would be a steal.



never know, Noel Devine isn't even in the league, I never would've guessed that.

To be honest I don't know a ton about Cox, just saw he was rated 4-5 round on walterfootball.com

I see his name a lot on this board, so I figured he'd be a popular choice, I know we need some help at DT.

But thank you all for the comments!

[BF_forever]

Warren is on contract for next season, do you think they're just going to cut him without him ever suiting up as a Bronco? And what makes you think he won't be successful as a player?

McBean has 3 sacks this year, in 7 games, as well as a little over 3 tackles per game. Suh has 3 sacks in 9 games, with exactly 3 tackles per game. Statistics show McBean is outplaying Suh. Would you consider Suh a "rotational guy", or even less?

Denver has their two future starters at the defensive tackle position, how do you justify taking a longtime rotational player over an immediate starter?

Suh also has 19 Qb pressures compared to McBean's 4. I cant believe you compared McBean to Suh.

[ZeusOnEarth]

Suh also has 19 Qb pressures compared to McBean's 4. I cant believe you compared McBean to Suh.

This.. Penetration was the use for Stilll. Bunkley has six career sacks.