Thread: ILB already on our roster

If Maualuga, Raji, Curry and Brown are all gone at 12, I wouldn't be upset.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

maybe we go stud RB by default and sort the rest of it out later???

Moreno does remind me a lot of Portis with his breakability. The last time our running game was feared.

There will be a bunch of pressures on linebackers in the training camp. Battle for 3 or 4 starting positions of linebacker.

Personally, I don't know about their new organization and defense is currently up in the air. I know that they will lock Champ Bailey for the position of CB. That is all I know. I look forward to seeing some new changes in defense.

Larsen is the only one in that group that I'm not leary of. Niko was brought in here to compete for the starting mike linebacker position and he could be beat out Webster. What does that say? Haggans has already been in the League six years so I don't know.

I hope they would draft USC's Rey Maualuga. He is the best defensive player in the nation, period. He could be way better than Chargers' Shawn Merriman and Rey Maualuga would be perfect fit in Broncos defense.

Originally Posted by Magnificent Seven

I hope they would draft USC's Rey Maualuga. He is the best defensive player in the nation, period. He could be way better than Chargers' Shawn Merriman and Rey Maualuga would be perfect fit in Broncos defense.

Rey Maualuga should be Josh McDaniels' first choice on his list.

Originally Posted by Magnificent Seven

Rey Maualuga should be Josh McDaniels' first choice on his list.

I agree. My top 3 goes...

1. Rey Maulauga
2. BJ Raji (sp?)
3. Moreno

I really hate picking up a RB in the 1st...but Moreno will be a star in this league.

Originally Posted by Magnificent Seven

Rey Maualuga should be Josh McDaniels' first choice on his list.

If we're switching to a 3-4 I think Raji should be the first choice.

If he's not then Maualuga and I would even be willing take Brain Cushing even if meant dropping down in the draft order.

I've been saying it for weeks...trade back for Tyson and Cushing or LeSean.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

I've been saying it for weeks...trade back for Tyson and Cushing or LeSean.

I would only consider doing that if Raji isn't there at 12.

The best part of this training camp is going to be watching to see which players earn thier playing time. With a brand new staff on defense and a new head coach, nobody is in the doghouse to begin with. They all have a clean slate, so to speak. I wouldn't be surprised to see some players that were stallwarts around here cut, and guys who couldn't make the field on gameday either starting or getting serious playing time. If we are switching to the 3-4, we might end up with only 1 or 2 players from last seasons front 7 still here to start the 09 season.

If Raji is there at 12 and they are planning on going to a 3-4 scheme, I think it's a no-brainer to take him there. If he's not, and Mauluaga is there, you almost have to go for the guy with the Ray Lewis type of mentality, leadership and athletic ability. Who knows though? They might have someone like Everette Brown at the top of thier draftboard. It'll be an interesting draft.

I have been told, and from a reliable source, from my camp reports connections that McDaniels is very high on DJ and Woodyard. So that solves at least 2 LB spots. Again take it for what its worth but this person rarely leads me astray.

Originally Posted by Ziggy

The best part of this training camp is going to be watching to see which players earn thier playing time. With a brand new staff on defense and a new head coach, nobody is in the doghouse to begin with. They all have a clean slate, so to speak. I wouldn't be surprised to see some players that were stallwarts around here cut, and guys who couldn't make the field on gameday either starting or getting serious playing time. If we are switching to the 3-4, we might end up with only 1 or 2 players from last seasons front 7 still here to start the 09 season.

If Raji is there at 12 and they are planning on going to a 3-4 scheme, I think it's a no-brainer to take him there. If he's not, and Mauluaga is there, you almost have to go for the guy with the Ray Lewis type of mentality, leadership and athletic ability. Who knows though? They might have someone like Everette Brown at the top of thier draftboard. It'll be an interesting draft.

I am very interested in seeing how McDaniels and the Goodmans work this year's draft.

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

I have been told, and from a reliable source, from my camp reports connections that McDaniels is very high on DJ and Woodyard. So that solves at least 2 LB spots. Again take it for what its worth but this person rarely leads me astray.

Which ones? For opposite reasons each of their contracts make them guys we'll be keeping around.

Originally Posted by lex

Which ones? For opposite reasons each of their contracts make them guys we'll be keeping around.

I don't understand your question. DJ and Woodyard look to be key players. So the other 2 LB's are still up in the air if they move to a 3-4. Thats what I was saying. I think there is a spot for Larsen. But Winborn, and maybe Kouti should definitely be gone.

Boss probably sticks because he showed flashes when Denver ran the 3-4. The others I can't speak on.