Thread: Ayers impressing in Denver, could be starter

No.1 pick Ayers impressing in Denver, could be starterRobert Ayers(notes), the No.1 selection of the Denver Broncos, appears to be on the fast track to becoming a starter according to Pro Football Weekly.

According to the report, Ayers, the 18th overall pick in the draft, picked things up quickly during offseason activities and received a good deal of reps with the first-team defense. It's certain he'll start at one of the front-seven spots on defense from Day One, but exactly where is something the Broncos still have to figure out.

Pro Football Weekly reported Ayers was mostly lining up at outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 set but he could be moved to defensive end, and most likely will rush with his hand on the ground on passing downs.

The Broncos could re-evaluate the best place to put Ayers depending on what they see from other front-seven players. The coaching staff has established a level of trust in Ayers, and it badly needs him to make an instant impact when the regular season starts, according to the report.

Source: Pro Football Weekly
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/p...urn=nfl,175068

That's a somewhat comforting piece. Quite a few "experts" said Ayers was the best defensive athelete coming out...but just didn't want to place him there for fear of the "one year wonder" tag being true.

Let's hope that he becomes everything the Broncos need and more!

NOTE: No I don't mean playing every position on the defense...LOL (figured I would note that before one of you funny people said something)

I find it interesting that everyone out there sees Ayers as a starter and even so far as the best defensive rookie...except the Bronco fans themselves.

I (like anyone else that's watched film) am convinced that Ayers will make an impact against the run. He's hard to move and can shed blockers like they're not even there.
If the kid can bring a passrush, then I'm sure we got exactly what was needed in the first round.
And Moreno ta'boot.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I find it interesting that everyone out there sees Ayers as a starter and even so far as the best defensive rookie...except the Bronco fans themselves.

Thats because they all wanted us to draft Rey with the #12 pick

Originally Posted by Asian Sushi 7

I think same thing.

Father say: A dish of carrot hastily cooked may still has soil uncleaned off the vegetable.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I find it interesting that everyone out there sees Ayers as a starter and even so far as the best defensive rookie...except the Bronco fans themselves.

i dunno, coach. . . seems to me like the majority of people around here were happy with the ayers selection and have high hopes for him. . . you know how much i've hacked mcdaniels, and i liked that pick a lot. . . .

Originally Posted by Asian Sushi 7

I think same thing.

Father say: A dish of carrot hastily cooked may still has soil uncleaned off the vegetable.

I find it ironic that you can spell words like hastily, uncleaned, and vegetable without fault, but your grammar sucks ass.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I find it ironic that you can spell words like hastily, uncleaned, and vegetable without fault, but your grammar sucks ass.

I think it's great! Keep the quotes coming Sushi!

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I find it ironic that you can spell words like hastily, uncleaned, and vegetable without fault, but your grammar sucks ass.

I no care what you think. you spend $60 on a tshirt.

Originally Posted by dogfish

i dunno, coach. . . seems to me like the majority of people around here were happy with the ayers selection and have high hopes for him. . . you know how much i've hacked mcdaniels, and i liked that pick a lot. . . .

I'm not saying EVERYONE, but there is/was a VERY large share of people that hated the pick and shit all over Ayers ability to play in a 3-4

Originally Posted by SoCalImport

I (like anyone else that's watched film) am convinced that Ayers will make an impact against the run. He's hard to move and can shed blockers like they're not even there.
If the kid can bring a passrush, then I'm sure we got exactly what was needed in the first round.
And Moreno ta'boot.

I like what you said. I am the exact opposite.....IN a good way that is.

From all the film i watched of him, the dude can strait up rush the passer. All i ever saw him do was dominate; and at the combine and senior bowl and stuff he ripped apart all the top prospects at LT,RT,C etc. He bullrushed, spin, speed- he needs to work on his moves and get more polished. But he owned.

As for stopping run, i did not see any film on that, but i will take your word for it.

Originally Posted by dogfish

i dunno, coach. . . seems to me like the majority of people around here were happy with the ayers selection and have high hopes for him. . . you know how much i've hacked mcdaniels, and i liked that pick a lot. . . .

Same here. I had no problem with McDaniels picking Ayers and I hope he'll develop into Felicia Rivers worst nightmare.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJYQ...aynext_from=PL

Some nice tape on Ayers.

I liked the pick and thought we would take him at 12 if Jackson and Raji werent there.

This guy is like Jared Allen: Non stop motor, relentless, good hands and did I say relentless?

Watching him bowl over and through the top Oline draft prospects in the senior bowl was impressive.


Mike Mayock said he believes Ayers, when all is said and done, will be in his opinion the best defensive player out of this draft.

I really like Ayers attitude and ability.

Originally Posted by WARHORSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJYQ...aynext_from=PL

Some nice tape on Ayers.

I liked the pick and thought we would take him at 12 if Jackson and Raji werent there.

This guy is like Jared Allen: Non stop motor, relentless, good hands and did I say relentless?

Watching him bowl over and through the top Oline draft prospects in the senior bowl was impressive.


Mike Mayock said he believes Ayers, when all is said and done, will be in his opinion the best defensive player out of this draft.

I really like Ayers attitude and ability.

I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do on the field.