Thread: Peter King gives us some "inside information" on the Broncos draft plans

While I rather doubt that Peter King has any "inside information" about the Broncos draft plans, his article is worth a look.

Peter King gives us some inside information on the Broncos draft plans.

Here is what King had to say about what Broncos General Manager/President of Football Operations John Elway is thinking or planning on doing during the first-round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

DENVER, PICKING FIFTH (OR TRADING)

I’m told a few things about GM John Elway’s draft-night preference:

1. He’s very unlikely to trade up.

2. He doesn’t think Bradley Chubb will be available here (nor do I), but he also views Quenton Nelson as a long-time great guard who could anchor his offensive line for years.

3. He hasn’t given up on Paxton Lynch, and though there’s a quarterback he likes a lot here (my guess is Mayfield or Darnold), having Case Keenum in the house for two years makes the drafting of a quarterback in this draft a lower priority. And if Elway picks one, Lynch would be the Rocky Mountain version of Christian Hackenberg—living on borrowed time.

4. Per Albert Breer, the Broncos are also smitten with two other ideas: trading down, or replacing Aqib Talib with Ohio State star cornerback Denzel Ward.​

If you credit this stuff, then you would believe that Elway like Chubb #1, but doesn't think he'll be there, is unlikely to want to pay the price to trade up in the draft and grab a QB, and might take Baker Mayfield if he's there at #5.

The fact that he still is stubbornly holding onto Paxton Lynch would probably mean that he's not drafting a QB in the top 5 because then Lynch would be "living on borrowed time." But, this observation will meet massive resistance from Broncos fans (like me) who want Lynch gone yesterday.

Thoughts?

I think Chaz is fully on board with #4.

The thing I think is the newest piece of info here is that he believes Chubb will be off the board - seeming more and more likely that he goes to NYG at #2.

I think Chubb and Barkley are almost sure to go at #2 and #4 respectively... The Browns will take whichever guy the Giants pass on.

That means we will have our choice of Nelson, 2 QBs, the DB from Ohio State, and maybe some darkhorse linebacker? Rosen seems to be the guy most likely to fall to us as most of the speculation for the Browns is around Darnold/Allen and for the Jets it's Mayfield/Allen/Darnold... I kind of don't see us taking Rosen here, but what do I know?

If Rosen is there at 5 and they pass on him they are effing dumbasses.

I agree.

I would prefer a guy like Barkley or possibly the guard but I think if Rosen somehow falls then we should swing.

Peter King’s “Inside” info on the Broncos the last 5 years wouldn’t even count in the game of horseshoes. It’s hard for me to take this seriously, nor is it any more informative than the “throw something at the wall” predictions I’ve seen here.

Originally Posted by slim

I think Chaz is fully on board with #4.

**** yeah man.

Originally Posted by Slick

If Rosen is there at 5 and they pass on him they are effing dumbasses.

If Rosen isn't one of quarterbacks Elway likes why would it make him a dumb ass? All of the top prospects at quarterback in this draft have red flags that includes Rosen who is arguably the most pro ready.

My inside source says we will be taking a guy at 5, moving up or moving back. Book it.

Originally Posted by Rick

My inside source says we will be taking a guy at 5, moving up or moving back. Book it.

Your inside source is never wrong.

Originally Posted by Cugel

While I rather doubt that Peter King has any "inside information" about the Broncos draft plans, his article is worth a look.

Peter King gives us some inside information on the Broncos draft plans.


If you credit this stuff, then you would believe that Elway like Chubb #1, but doesn't think he'll be there, is unlikely to want to pay the price to trade up in the draft and grab a QB, and might take Baker Mayfield if he's there at #5.

The fact that he still is stubbornly holding onto Paxton Lynch would probably mean that he's not drafting a QB in the top 5 because then Lynch would be "living on borrowed time." But, this observation will meet massive resistance from Broncos fans (like me) who want Lynch gone yesterday.

Thoughts?

My thought, I don't much stalk in what Peter King has to say about the Broncos. King's comment about Elway still believing in Lynch but at the same time he would take a quarterback if his (Elway's) guy is there. Assuming King means the 5th overall pick then Elway doesn't have much confidence if any in Lynch.

I think Denzel Ward would be a terrific pick and like Nelson, and Barkley he could be contributing right away. I wasn't to hot on the idea of trading down but I've warmed up to it.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Your inside source is never wrong.

Rick is smart, kind of like Einstein. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that he's a proctologist.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

Rick is smart, kind of like Einstein. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that he's proctologist.

I once stayed at a Holiday Inn Express where I may or may not have performed an act of proctology.

I feel the same way every year at this point - I just want the draft over and the C+ to C- grades in from the publications/prognosticators in. Just pull the band-aid off and get it over with!

Broncos insider Troy Renck states he doesn't get any interest in Quenton Nelson at #5 and that the Broncos don't like Rosen for whatever reason.

From what little I know of college football, I would take Rosen at #5, but it appears some teams have doubts about him. Those doubts would have to be off-field stuff because the on-field was pretty good. Accurate arm, analytic mind, what's not to like? Attitude?

If the Jets take Mayfield at #3 then the incentive for the Browns to trade back out of #4 grows strong, especially if they take Darnold #1 and Chubb is off the board at #2. The Cardinals, Dolphins and Bills are all potential trade partners.