SAM prospects

by WABronco on Apr 13, 2007 5:38 PM MDT

I don't mean to steal anyone's thunder (Ohno), but I'm wondering what MHR'ers think about prospects in the draft, on our team, on the market, etc.

I'm assuming that DJ will indeed be moved inside, but I'm not sure how Bate's values his SAM's (in terms of 2-down players or coverage-oriented, etc). Regardless of how he's used, a replacement is needed on the strongside.

In the draft, the consensus I get has Stewart Bradley as the best available SAM. His only major concern is durability, but he brings everything else to the table. He would add a blitzing presence to our LB corps too, which is something we lack IMO.

Stephen Nicholas is somewhat intriguing because of his large upper body and blitzing ability.

I see a lot of Bronco fans plugging for Willis, but really, what's the point? Have they just forgotten the last two years? Regardless of Willis the football player and how good he is, I just don't think he's a fit.

In-house, there's Cameron Vaughn and Nate Webster. I'm sure either could match, or better, the production of Donnie Spragan of '04.

Vaughn seems like an adequate fit, because he was more of an attacking, interior LB at LSU than the undersized weakside player.

The name I've read most in connection with replacing Wilson is Edgerton Hartwell. Given his size and strength, he could fit in as a two-down player IMO. He should also come at a bargain price, due to his injury history and lackluster Atlanta years.

So...?

At any rate, I'm hoping that we go for the bargain basement player who can come in and play a role. I don't think we need the big name rook, and Bradley on the late 1st day is about as high as I'm willing to go.

Any other solid SAM prospects I'm missing?

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Bradley is the best

the draft has, although I think Timmons and Everett can handle the role coverage-wise, and would fit the mold Denver has used in the past, though that mold may not be Bates' mold.

One linebacker I'd watch in the draft is Justin Durant of Hampton, who has the athleticism to play weak or middle, and could back up all positions, and possibly set up a departure of Gold down the road (cost effective). He could be a third round sleeper.

As far as Denver's mold (speedy, undersized) this draft has several options. Personally, I hope we wait until round three to worry about it.

My current guess of positions by round:

First: defensive end
Second: offensive tackle
Third: linebacker
Third: wide receiver?

by ohnokoolaid on Apr 13, 2007 8:05 PM MDT reply actions

You really....

think OT in the 2nd round??

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by John Bena on Apr 13, 2007 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Only because

I think a pass rusher will be taken in round one, and no viable DTs will be available in round two, plus there should be good value at tackle in round two, where Ugoh, Marten, and Harris look to come off the board. Perhaps even a guard like Grubbs could slip as one guard annually does...

by ohnokoolaid on Apr 13, 2007 11:59 PM MDT up reply actions