jaffe28's 7 Round Broncos Mock-Official!

I'm going to take a chance with my mock. Since I've been so adamant that the #12 pick completely stinks, I'm going to believe that HCMcD is as smart as me and finds a way to trade it.

1st Round Trade: New England receives #12, Denver gets #23, #58: We actually get jobbed on the trade value chart here, but it's worth it to get out of a pick where value and need simply don't link up. NE in this scenario is targeting whoever is left between Michael Oher and Andre Smith, believing that Washington will take the last of the elite LT prospects if they don't jump. Even with this move, NE still has 2 second rounders and they get a chance to finally upgrade Matt Light who is a gamer but was never elite and is in decline.

Round 1:

18: Clay Matthews LB, USC: Matthews brings positional versatility, a great motor, and team first intangibles. Will bring the attitude that the Rey Rey fans want but with better discipline on the field and chemistry in the locker room.

23: Robert Ayers: DE, Tennessee: Strong with a burst and the size to man the outside in a 3-4. Could also kick inside in a 4-3 hybrid (think Trevor Pryce). Not much of a pass rusher, but stout against the run. A better value here than Tyson Jackson at #12 or #18.

Round 2:

48: Eric Wood C, Louisville: Nasty blocker with the athleticism to pull and get to the 2nd level. Offers some positional versatility in the interior line. Between Wood, K-Lich, Hamilton and Weigmann, should have great depth and versatility in the interior OL.

58: Patrick Chung S, Oregon: Anything he lacks in athleticism he makes up for in intangibles. While I'm not as high on him as many of you are I think he's excellent value at this slot, and all safety prospects look better with BDawk on the roster to tutor them. Will kill people on special teams I think.

Round 3:

79: Derrick Williams WR, Penn State: Versatile pass-catcher with a lot of upside. Seems to do everything very well, though he may not be exceptional at anything. Also a very good returner who can give Eddie Royal a break to concentrate on receiving. Good Brandon Marshall insurance. 

84: Rashad Jennings RB, Liberty: I loved him during the senior bowl. He got to the edge despite the fact that he's 231 lbs, and ran over folks in the open field. That includes one play where he ran right through Rey Rey. This might be a bit early for him, but the kids stock is rising and I'm not sure he'll make it to #114.

Round #4:

114: Jaspar Brinkley ILB, South Carolina: We've dissected him ad naseum on MHR. Inside thumper that is ideal to back-up Davis this year and replace him in years to come.

Round #5

149: Terrence Taylor DT/NT, Michigan: Big body with lots of experience who can anchor against the run. Will compete for the long term NT spot in the new 3-4.

Round 6:

185: Mike Reilly QB, Central Washington: McD gets his late round developmental prospect. Intelligent QB who makes good decisions. Has the athleticism to move around if necessary. Not a great arm, but good accuracy. Could definitely develop into a player.

Round 7:

225: Dorell Scott DT, Clemson. Big body with lots of experience who can anchor against the run. Will compete for the long term NT spot in the new 3-4. Deja vu? Yeah, though Scott may have more upside than Taylor does. Either way, competition here is necessary for the team to transition.

235: Brandon Walker OG, Oklahoma: Athletic gaurd with adequate size who shows the ability to move and get to the second level. Ton of experience as a starter at Oklahoma. Probably ends up on the practice squad but upside makes him worth using a pick.