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Denver Native (Carol)
05-01-2015, 01:14 PM
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Shane Ray is a premium prospect at a premium position who was only available at the 23rd pick because of his off-field issues last week.

And although there isn't an obvious place in the starting lineup for Ray right now with DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller working as outside linebackers in Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme, he will fit in the rotation at outside linebacker. That will give Ware, who turns 33 in July, the chance to rest, maximize his snaps and extend his effectiveness into his 11th and 12th seasons, and perhaps beyond.

Given the potential use of Ray in pass-rushing situations, Head Coach Gary Kubiak already perceives his initial first-round pick as Broncos head coach as a starter.

"The game is played in nickel [formations] these days -- probably more than 60 percent in our division will probably be in some form of nickel defense. That's just the way it is," Kubiak said.

"You look at him as a starter. Even though we talk about rotations, you look at him as a starter."

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