Dirk
04-08-2009, 07:46 AM
Just another look towards the draft...
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/broncos-2009-draft-countdown-18th-and-12th-picks/
Broncos, 2009 Draft Countdown, 18th and 12th Picks
By Paul Myerberg
Denver moved into Chicago’s spot with the Jay Cutler trade, giving it two selections in the top 18. For better or worse, Cutler was the face of the franchise. Will the Broncos try to find their latest quarterback of the future with one of their first-round picks?
2008 Record
8-8 (Second in the A.F.C. West)
Head Coach
Josh McDaniels (entering his first season with Denver; 0-0 over all)
2008 Draft Recap
Round 1 (12th over all): OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Round 2 (42nd): WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Round 4 (108th): C Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green State
Round 4 (119th): CB Jack Williams, Kent State
Round 5 (139th): RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State
Round 5 (148th): DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
Round 6 (183rd): LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona
Round 7 (220th): DB Josh Barrett, Arizona State
Round 7 (227th): RB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas
Key Players Entering Free Agency
CB Dre’ Bly
WR Darrell Jackson
LB Niko Koutouvides (signed with Tampa Bay)
CB Karl Paymah (signed with Minnesota)
OT Erik Pears (signed with Oakland)
RB Michael Pittman
QB Patrick Ramsey (signed with Tennessee)
LB Nate Webster
LB Jamie Winborn
Players Added (2008 Team)
RB J.J. Arrington (Arizona)
RB Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia)
LB Andra Davis (Cleveland)
S Brian Dawkins (Philadelphia)
DT Ronald Fields (San Francisco)
WR Jabar Gaffney (New England)
CB Andre’ Goodman (Miami)
S Renaldo Hill (Miami)
RB LaMont Jordan (New England)
DT Darrell Reid (Indianapolis)
QB Chris Simms (Tennessee)
OL Scott Young (Cleveland)
Denver re-signed DE Kenny Peterson and TE Jeb Putzier after the start of free agency.
Team Needs
Denver has expressed confidence in Kyle Orton, but will surely consider taking a quarterback — perhaps in the first round, perhaps later in the draft. Given the Broncos’ defense, though, that may be a luxury. Linebacker is in dire need of an upgrade, leading many to believe the Broncos are targeting Rey Maualuga of U.S.C.. Still, it would be surprising if Denver passed on Mark Sanchez if he were still available.
Scott Wright’s Take
Scott Wright is the founder and president of Draft Countdown.com. He has been scouting players and evaluating the N.F.L. draft since 1993:
Denver’s motto is going to be “defense, defense and more defense.” Denver will consider Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji, L.S.U. defensive end Tyson Jackson, 3-4 outside linebackers Aaron Maybin of Penn St. and Everette Brown of Florida St., U.S.C. inside linebacker Rey Maualuga and Ohio St. defensive back Malcolm Jenkins. The Jay Cutler trade means U.S.C. quarterback Mark Sanchez could be a possibility as well.
Worst Broncos First-Round Pick of the Last 15 Years
The former Minnesota Golden Gopher Willie Middlebrooks was the 24th pick over all in 2001, but started only career game at cornerback over five seasons with the Broncos and 49ers. Also considered: WR Ashley Lelie (19th over all in 2002). Just missing the cut: QB Tommy Maddox, drafted 25th over all in 1992.
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/broncos-2009-draft-countdown-18th-and-12th-picks/
Broncos, 2009 Draft Countdown, 18th and 12th Picks
By Paul Myerberg
Denver moved into Chicago’s spot with the Jay Cutler trade, giving it two selections in the top 18. For better or worse, Cutler was the face of the franchise. Will the Broncos try to find their latest quarterback of the future with one of their first-round picks?
2008 Record
8-8 (Second in the A.F.C. West)
Head Coach
Josh McDaniels (entering his first season with Denver; 0-0 over all)
2008 Draft Recap
Round 1 (12th over all): OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Round 2 (42nd): WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Round 4 (108th): C Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green State
Round 4 (119th): CB Jack Williams, Kent State
Round 5 (139th): RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State
Round 5 (148th): DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
Round 6 (183rd): LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona
Round 7 (220th): DB Josh Barrett, Arizona State
Round 7 (227th): RB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas
Key Players Entering Free Agency
CB Dre’ Bly
WR Darrell Jackson
LB Niko Koutouvides (signed with Tampa Bay)
CB Karl Paymah (signed with Minnesota)
OT Erik Pears (signed with Oakland)
RB Michael Pittman
QB Patrick Ramsey (signed with Tennessee)
LB Nate Webster
LB Jamie Winborn
Players Added (2008 Team)
RB J.J. Arrington (Arizona)
RB Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia)
LB Andra Davis (Cleveland)
S Brian Dawkins (Philadelphia)
DT Ronald Fields (San Francisco)
WR Jabar Gaffney (New England)
CB Andre’ Goodman (Miami)
S Renaldo Hill (Miami)
RB LaMont Jordan (New England)
DT Darrell Reid (Indianapolis)
QB Chris Simms (Tennessee)
OL Scott Young (Cleveland)
Denver re-signed DE Kenny Peterson and TE Jeb Putzier after the start of free agency.
Team Needs
Denver has expressed confidence in Kyle Orton, but will surely consider taking a quarterback — perhaps in the first round, perhaps later in the draft. Given the Broncos’ defense, though, that may be a luxury. Linebacker is in dire need of an upgrade, leading many to believe the Broncos are targeting Rey Maualuga of U.S.C.. Still, it would be surprising if Denver passed on Mark Sanchez if he were still available.
Scott Wright’s Take
Scott Wright is the founder and president of Draft Countdown.com. He has been scouting players and evaluating the N.F.L. draft since 1993:
Denver’s motto is going to be “defense, defense and more defense.” Denver will consider Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji, L.S.U. defensive end Tyson Jackson, 3-4 outside linebackers Aaron Maybin of Penn St. and Everette Brown of Florida St., U.S.C. inside linebacker Rey Maualuga and Ohio St. defensive back Malcolm Jenkins. The Jay Cutler trade means U.S.C. quarterback Mark Sanchez could be a possibility as well.
Worst Broncos First-Round Pick of the Last 15 Years
The former Minnesota Golden Gopher Willie Middlebrooks was the 24th pick over all in 2001, but started only career game at cornerback over five seasons with the Broncos and 49ers. Also considered: WR Ashley Lelie (19th over all in 2002). Just missing the cut: QB Tommy Maddox, drafted 25th over all in 1992.