Thread: With the 31st pick, the Denver Broncos Select........

....Jordan Matthews.

Originally Posted by orangenblue420

I've heard some say Elway isn't a great drafter and shanny was pretty darn good. Idk. I really don't pay attention to the draft because I rarely watch college FB. If I remember correctly if the person shanny truly want wasn't available, he then seemed to take the BAP. Should we take the best available player approach even if its a position we may not need? Just a question - not a statement.

I have always been 100% against that approach. What if the BAP at #31 is an outside linebacker? With Von and Danny, we don't need one, so an elite player would be on the bench.

I'm good with BAP...if it's a position of need. It might not be a prioritized position, but if we could use some help or depth at it, then I'm good

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I'm good with BAP...if it's a position of need. It might not be a prioritized position, but if we could use some help or depth at it, then I'm good

That is still needs-based drafting. BAP drafting means you do not need the player, just want an upgrade.

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

That is still needs-based drafting. BAP drafting means you do not need the player, just want an upgrade.

We have a hole at guard and could use more corners, a WR and MLB. So let's say...for argument purposes...that we prioritize this list in order of MLB, LG, CB, WR. But when our pick comes up, the best player is a WR. I'm ok with taking a WR. Then when our next pick comes up, the best player is a CB. I'm ok with taking a CB.

I dont mean taking a QB or LT that falls...just positions we need help and depth at

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

I have always been 100% against that approach. What if the BAP at #31 is an outside linebacker? With Von and Danny, we don't need one, so an elite player would be on the bench.

Not Necessarily, he could be on the field on all passing downs.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I'm good with BAP...if it's a position of need. It might not be a prioritized position, but if we could use some help or depth at it, then I'm good

I think they would look for quality depth for OL, CB as first players if not just depth.

I remember many fans were asking what the heck, when they drafted al wilson as we already had a solid MLB. I doubt they would go after a SLB but almost any other position could stand depth.

IF an outstanding OC or OG was there then it is a no brainer.

Originally Posted by luckyseven

I think they would look for quality depth for OL, CB as first players if not just depth.

I remember many fans were asking what the heck, when they drafted Al Wilson as we already had a solid MLB. I doubt they would go after a SLB but almost any other position could stand depth.

IF an outstanding OC or OG was there then it is a no brainer.

The first round is for picking starters. Late-round picks are for depth.

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

The first round is for picking starters. Late-round picks are for depth.

The Broncos have a gaping hole at LG right now.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

The Broncos have a gaping hole at LG right now.

Assuming reports about Orlando Franklin moving inside are false. We may actually have a gaping hole at right tackle.

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

The first round is for picking starters. Late-round picks are for depth.

yet if your pretty stacked as starters not many are going to break the line up.

not all top picks are going to beat out experienced vets on a super bowl team, especially if you are picking 31.

Williams as an example was not ready to start,

when you are picking #2 and are 4-12 more players are going to become starters.

lol! BPA is one of those terms that's been passed around so much that it doesn't really even mean anything anymore. . . anyone with an ounce of sense has ALWAYS included the silent caveat "at a position of need". . .

even more to the point, with injuries, depth needs and the short-term nature of FA contracts, team needs can change multiple times just over the course of one season. . . as long as we draft good athletes that work hard and fit our scheme, we'll be fine. . . they're all just puzzle pieces that have to be re-arranged on the fly every year anyway. . .

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

Assuming reports about Orlando Franklin moving inside are false. We may actually have a gaping hole at right tackle.

I'd say more like rumors. Leave him at the position he's played since he was drafted. Draft a LG.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I'd say more like rumors. Leave him at the position he's played since he was drafted. Draft a LG.

Do you know any left guards who are projected to go late in the first?

Originally Posted by Touchdown Denver

Do you know any left guards who are projected to go late in the first?

Marcus Martin, USC; Xavier Su-o Filo, UCLA; Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State.