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KIPER says Raji at #12

Below is Mel Kiper's 1st round Mock Draft.  He has us taking Raji and Maualuga falling to #20 to Detroit.  I feel Raji is the right guy to facilitate our transition to the 3-4.  He is big - 6'1" 323, physical and a plugger.  Chung would be my guy in the second round. 

Needs: NT, DE (at least 1), S (at least 1) - could use a corner and or another LB like L.English.  We should also look at a C and a RB (Brown or Green).

Our D Next Year Theoretically (3-4 fits, quesiton marks are trouble spots)

OLB - Doom, Woodyard (maybe take L.English in the 3rd), work Boss in there?

ILB - Larsen, DJ Williams,

NT - Raji

DEs - ?  Thomas maybe, Clemons, ?

S - Chung and ? - I still have questions about Josh Barrett

C - Champ / Jack or Josh

Mel Kiper's first round

PickTeamPlayerPositionCollege
1 Detroit Matthew Stafford QB Georgia
2 St. Louis Andre Smith OT Alabama
3 Kansas City Mark Sanchez QB USC
4 Seattle Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech
5 Cleveland Aaron Curry LB Wake Forest
6 Cincinnati Jason Smith OT Baylor
7 Oakland Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri
8 Jacksonville Eugene Monroe OT Virginia
9 Green Bay Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio St.
10 San Francisco Aaron Maybin DE/OLB Penn St.
11 Buffalo Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma St.
12 Denver B.J. Raji DT Boston College
13 Washington Brian Orakpo DE Texas
14 New Orleans Vontae Davis CB Illinois
15 Houston Everette Brown DE Florida St.
16 San Diego Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia
17 New York Jets Percy Harvin WR Florida
18 Chicago Tyson Jackson DE LSU
19 Tampa Bay Josh Freeman QB Kansas St.
20 Detroit (from Dallas) Rey Maualuga LB USC
21 Philadelphia Chris "Beanie" Wells RB Ohio St.
22 Minnesota Hakeem Nicks WR North Carolina
23 New England Brian Cushing LB USC
24 Atlanta Larry English DE/OLB No. Illinois
25 Miami Darrius Heyward-Bey WR Mryland
26 Baltimore D.J. Moore CB Vanderbilt
27 Indianapolis Peria Jerry DT Mississippi
28 Philadelphia (from Carolina) Michael Oher OT Mississippi
29 New York Giants James Laurinaitis LB Ohio St.
30 Tennessee Michael Johnson DE Georgia Tech
31 Arizona LeSean McCoy RB Pittsburgh
32 Pittsburgh Alex Mack C California

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If San Diego gets Knowshon Moreno I will cry outloud for days and days

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 7:58 PM MST reply actions  

Whatevs - I like our chances with McHoodie on this

case. Let little noshawn run into the great wall of Raji. Bring on the dolts!

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 21, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions  

How the hell is SD picking 16th?

Did they acquire that pick somehow?

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by 53guys on Jan 22, 2009 3:58 PM MST up reply actions  

They aquired the pick

because of their record. The Draft is based by record for all but the 2 teams in the SB. That is why Arizona and Pitt will pick either 31 or 32

by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 22, 2009 5:58 PM MST up reply actions  

Raji has actually come into the Senior Bowl at 335lbs.....

and Mike Mayock has him as the best DT in the draft too. Interesting!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Jan 21, 2009 8:05 PM MST reply actions  

The weight news was a slight disappointment...

He had motivation issues early in his BC career, and weight troubles as a result of that. The measure of Raji that I am looking for in the Senior Bowl is how professional his approach to the game is, and this sounds like he might be dealing with those issues again. 320 was an effective weight for him, and I hope he isn’t being advised to add more…

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 21, 2009 8:45 PM MST up reply actions  

Hi Styg, he also measured in as an inch taller at 6'2' and I think most are pleased that he was actually bigger than what was sadi at college.

Reports are he has been the most dominating player and is getting better each day….I like the sounds of that!

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Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Jan 22, 2009 5:10 AM MST up reply actions  

LET'S GET HIM!!!!!!!

GOD, this guy has monster written all over him!!!! Comeon McHoodie, let’s do dis’!

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 21, 2009 8:07 PM MST reply actions  

Raji may be gone.....

BJ would be our best possible pick at 12. The ideal NT in a 3/4 and a great DT in the 4/3. Read the Senior Bowl blogs where he is being described as the best player on the field. But will he last until12? Green Bay is switching to a 3/4 and they need a NT… And Al is always a threat to stick it to the Broncs. The question may become whether Denver would be willing to trade up….

by PigskinProphet on Jan 21, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply actions  

I am really disappointed in the BJ Raji coverage

from the MSM. I don’t have a problem with him and would be happy with him at #12, but I think the MSM is so hungry for a star to emerge from this draft right now that they are jumping Raji way too much.

I’m not a believer of the reports that come out of the senior bowl unless they relate to QBs. I am ESPECIALLY suspicous of DTs and DEs who shoot up the charts at the Senior bowl, because it is an event set up for those positions to succeed. They place them in a lot of one on one situations with o linemen, and the general incohesiveness of the oline puts them at a disadvantage. Please take the Dline reports out of the senior bowl practices with a grain of salt.

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 21, 2009 8:42 PM MST reply actions  

Styg...Parcells favorite line..."when you see a big man who can move, you draft him"

You are spot on regarding the hype and have every right to be suspicious…the bust factor with DT’s is pretty high.

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions  

Agreed...

last year Sedrick Ellis was portrayed as the second coming of Christ.

From there, I'd like to say that the wheels came off, but that wouldn't feel like an accurate description. The wheels didn't just magically come off, the Raiders all got out of the car, shot the wheels off the own car, busted out the taillights, smashed the windshield and poured Splenda in the gas tank. Then they all piled back inside and started screaming, "CAR WON'T MOVE, ME SAD NOW!" - MJD Yahoo Sports

by donbok1 on Jan 21, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions  

exactly and what did Dorsey do last year? How about the young kid from Houston, Okoye?

Or Justin Harrell, Broderick Bunkley…the list goes on.

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions  

So we get production in year 3 of a 4 year contract??

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 9:17 PM MST up reply actions  

I'm not knocking him, but rookies usually sign a 4 year deal, so the Birds have to decide to resign him or not...

if they don’t they paid top dollar for two years of production while the first two years were just expensive training. If they do they have invested a lot of cap space and assets in one player.

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 10:53 PM MST up reply actions  

Raji/Powell

I am wondering if Carlton Powell, a draft choice last year, but injured in OTA, has any upside in the 3-4? I believe he is listed at 6’3" and 300 pounds.

by J1S on Jan 21, 2009 8:44 PM MST reply actions  

Powell run stuffing stats in college are mind numbing...but he wasn't a NT...

HT would be the one to ask that one..

"I am not trying to start anything I am just saying that i think if you take Knowshon and draft D later you guys will be hella good next year" ...IamtheGreatest - The smartest Chiefs fan I ever had the priviledge of reading!

by Steve O' on Jan 21, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions  

Kiper is seriously underrating William Moore

but it is understandable. Moore rolled the dice returning for his senior season, and now he is stuck in a mild “what have you done for me lately” rut.

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 21, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions  

He is not underrating William Moore - that guy has bust written all over him -

he doesn’t have good hands, good hips or good speed. He’s not particulary great v. the run despite his size and doesn’t hit all that hard. His ball skills are average and his is not a ballhawk. I live in MO, trust me. I watched him all the time. He had a big junior year – other than that – he’s been very average.

There are no safeties in the 1st round b/c Mays didn’t declare and he was the only solid 1st round S. Chung could go in the first but probably not. I would love for us to get chung in the 2nd as a FS and try Barrett or a bigger guy like Curtis Taylor (LSU – 6’2" 212) at SS in a later round.

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 21, 2009 11:46 PM MST up reply actions  

Sorry, I misspoke -

but if you’re drafting him as a SS, which he would be in our 3-4 he’d be aweful b/c he is average in run support and has an “average” grade in recognition, skills and toughness. NOT THE GUY.

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 22, 2009 1:34 AM MST up reply actions  

He is getting beaten consistently in drills, is slow out of his break and is lacking speed to hang....

That sounds a lot like Calvin Lowry to me! I want nothing to do with him!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Jan 22, 2009 5:13 AM MST up reply actions  

And

I think Vontae Davis will get drafted to play safety.

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 21, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions  

That would be very interesting...

He can no doubt bring the big hits, but why safety? Coverage skills lacking?

From there, I'd like to say that the wheels came off, but that wouldn't feel like an accurate description. The wheels didn't just magically come off, the Raiders all got out of the car, shot the wheels off the own car, busted out the taillights, smashed the windshield and poured Splenda in the gas tank. Then they all piled back inside and started screaming, "CAR WON'T MOVE, ME SAD NOW!" - MJD Yahoo Sports

by donbok1 on Jan 23, 2009 2:30 AM MST up reply actions  

I don't see Doom being a starting LB

I love Doom and what he brings but I think next year they will maximize his skills and use him in passing situations and he will actually replace one of the DE to get a better rush. I think in doing so he would stay fresh but could still get around 10 sacks.

I think Boss Bailey actually fits quite well into the 3-4 and would expect to see him at one of the outside linebacker positions. I think Woodyard will again be a situational substitute.

As for a NT, if they play the 1 gap system I see Carlton Powell being able to hold his own. But Raji looks like he would be a great addition but his stock is skyrocketing.

by RockyMountainThunder on Jan 21, 2009 9:38 PM MST reply actions  

They said the same thing about James Harrison -

Jim Collier said that Doom would be “hell on wheels” in a 3-4 if he can cover. In fact, Doom is one of the things I am looking forward to the most in the 3-4.

Boss kind of fits – but . . . the guy is never healthy. Powell could fit but aren’t we sick of finding guys that “kind of fit?” I want studs. I want killers. I want orange crush, not orange slush.

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 22, 2009 8:23 AM MST up reply actions  

So, you're saying

that Woodyard will be in the first game after Boss goes down with an injury?

I could deal with that!

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by DesertBroncoFan on Jan 22, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions  

No way Maualuga falls that far, if he does then people in the NFL are beyond stupid

Would I be disappointed if we land Raji, no, but I still think Maualuga is a too good to pass up if they are both on the board, Raji may be very good, pro-bowler in a couple of years, but Maualuga would be the heart and soul of the Denver defense for years.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Jan 21, 2009 10:42 PM MST reply actions  

What I like

Is that we have three highly desireable, desperately needed players in Moreno (not everyone sees that need, but work with me here), Rey and Raji. The odds are very good that one, at least, comes to us. If we need to pick among a plethora of riches, In Goodman I Trust.

In Goodman We Trust

by Doc Bear on Jan 21, 2009 10:59 PM MST reply actions  

WELL Said Broncobear!

Who are we to argue with any of those 3? Maybe Moreno takes us to the SB! Maybe Rey is the next great MLB. Maybe not.

For example, last year, I wanted us to draft Chris Williams desperately (OT, now at Chicago from Vandy). I was mad when we took Clady b/c I thought his strenght issues would stop him from having an immediate impact. DOH!

IN GOODMANS/XANDERS I TRUST!! I’M WITH BRONCOBEAR!

by GJcontingent-rAd on Jan 21, 2009 11:20 PM MST up reply actions  

see the Senior Bowl coverage

I find that the one on one drills are invaluable tools for analysis.

Raji isn’t being hyped without reason, he’s been beating his competition in team and individual drills. I don’t take these senior-paloozas as necessarily indicative of how a prospect will turn out but they’re a heck of a lot better than the ubiquitous highlight films.

I’ve been watching Raji climb up the draft charts all though the season and at this point I consider him the best choice for Denver. We still do have some reasonable alternatives but he’s our best choice for several reasons. Until recently I was still looking at him as not being worthy of our pick but he’s continued to rise and our situation is obviously far different now than it was on Dec. 29th.

You can follow the Senior bowl coverage on ESPN or at Scott Wright’s site. He’s been writing up his impressions of what he’s seeing, and you can also see several hours of programming daily on NFL.tv.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/Senior-Bowl.php

by Colinski on Jan 22, 2009 12:14 AM MST reply actions  

The one on one drills don't count a lot for me as far as looking at a DT

Basically a DT needs to be able to be a monster in a phone booth, a lot of DT look good matched up one on one because the C and G they go against are forced to move more laterally than they normally would and get no help, The DT have the advantage in that situation, I rather watch the game and his game film, not saying he isn’t good, just that those drills don’t translate that much to actual play.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Jan 22, 2009 11:36 AM MST up reply actions  

whatever

all this speculation from this clown is crap. He also said Leinart was a cant miss justlike VY. The draft is a crap shoot at best. I am so tired of this shit already. I want analysis and fact not kipers crap

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by broncfanstuckinsd on Jan 22, 2009 12:46 AM MST reply actions  

I agree with you on Kiper

I think his analysis is garbage, he said Mike Williams would be a dominate WR, best player in the draft, what a joke, also said Reggie Bush would be dominate at the next level, I actually like Mike Mayock on NFL network, he does his homework and breaks down the game film and doesn’t rely on stats.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Jan 22, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions  

+1

Mayock rules, I can’t wait to watch NFLN for the draft again this year. Last year I DVR’d both ESPN and NFLN, but mostly watched the NFLN, especially when the 2nd round comes and E!spn is out of material and Mayock and the NFLN crew are still giving out actual information, video and breakdowns of the 5-7 round players. Plus Schefter is the man.

BTW Mayock was money on Cutler, Kiper was all over Leinart.

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by Darin H on Jan 22, 2009 12:37 PM MST up reply actions  

Was just watching sports center and Todd McShay said something that Raji has made such a splash at the senior bowl he could go as high as the top 5 which i am hoping does not happen

by IamMileHigh on Jan 22, 2009 7:47 AM MST reply actions  

Funny thing is............................

These guys are going to jump all over the board and then there will be draft day surprise picks. I am with some of you other guys who say In Goodman/Xanders I trust. We had never even heard of Eddie Royal last year and look what happened. I think Raji would be great but they might have their eye on someone we’ve never heard of too. Man you gotta love the draft, LOL I wonder if Raji is even in the conversation behind closed doors at Broncos HQ? I mean I hope he is but they also probably are looking at people we’ve never heard of. LOL Draftitus has taken hold, may we match the 08 draft!!!!!!

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by Broncofan on Jan 22, 2009 8:05 AM MST reply actions  

What about Green Bay?

If they’re switching to a 3-4 too then won’t Raji be a likely pick for them as well?

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by PosterNutbag on Jan 22, 2009 8:41 AM MST reply actions  

I think

that we’re trying our darndest to ignore that.

"If you don't know where your going you might find yourself somplace else."

by BroncoJoe87 on Jan 24, 2009 7:19 PM MST up reply actions  

Speaking of NT

Fili Moala is getting some good reviews right now. He is 6-5 300 but has the body frame to add 20-25 bounds. I watched a lot of USC games this year and the reason thier LB looked so good is because they had Moala playing NT for them and he demanded the double team. And an interesting fact about his is his cousin is a dominte NT that goes by the name Haloti Ngata. We could most likely get Moala in the 2nd round.

by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 22, 2009 12:42 PM MST reply actions  

great observation

Moala, scott and Taylor are all DTs we should be collecting info on.

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 22, 2009 2:51 PM MST up reply actions  

Agree

I had a draft crush on chung from videos that I saw. But when actually watched a game of his he didn’t impress me much. I watched USC a lot this year and Fili is awesome. Rey first then Fili second

by robbo650 on Jan 22, 2009 6:40 PM MST up reply actions  

25%

A full quarter of his mock first round hails from the SEC. Eeesss-Eeeeee-Ssseee!

by ejruiz on Jan 23, 2009 4:11 AM MST reply actions  

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