2009 NFL Draft -- Live Blog from the Press Pit
by John Bena on Apr 25, 2009 5:31 PM MDT
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After a bit of technical difficulties with the provided wireless network, I am on-line and running, ready to give you my first hand account of what is happening in New York, as it happens, from just below the ESPN crew here is Radio City Music Hall.
To get you up to speed, everything was moving along just fine until the Browns issued Mangini's Revenge on the New York Jets. I mean, come on! 3 players and 2 picks for Mark Sanchez??!?
Not to be outdone, however, was Al Davis who stretched deep, deep, deep into the first round by taking Darrius Hayward-Bey. What more is there to say other than Al Davis just doesn't get it.
The Jags followed, and despite rumors that the Broncos might make a move here, they choose to stand pat and the Jaguars selected OL Eugene Monroe from Virginia. Monroe fell to the Jaguars in alot of ways after the Bengals did what Cincinnati does, take a chance on a player with character issues, Andre Smith.
The Broncos pick is getting closer, and we'll soon see how Josh McDaniels and Co. are going to rebuild the Orange and Blue!
One of the Broncos hopes, B.J. Raji, leaves the board to chants of Go Pack Go in the crowd. There are plenty of Broncos targets on the board, so this draft seems to be going well for Denver.
Michael Crabtree's wait in the green room comes to an end with the 49'ers taking him at #10. Not much longer to wait...
Buffalo has made their pick(Aaron Maybin), though the Michael Crabtree posse is still on stage. Denver is officially on the clock!
With the 12th pick, the Denver Broncos select Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia....WOW!
My initial reaction to the pick, not good. The Broncos need defense, and alot of it. I will say this. Sometimes the best friend of a defense is a solid running game and Moreno was the best back in the Draft.
What is funny, I was a proponent of getting a stud running back this year before Shanahan was fired. That changed after the firing, but it still fits what the Broncos are going to try and do, especially with the situation at quarterback -- run the ball, run the ball, run the ball.
Jenkins goes to the Saints, and just like that the Broncos are quickly approaching again.
Brian Cushing on the phone, meaning he will be the pick of the Houston Texans. Cushing would have looked great in a Broncos uniform, but old pal Gary Kubiak snaps him up.
The Chargers are up next, and there are several different directions they could go. Larry English was not one of the players I was thinking of......
The Browns move again, this time trading down a couple of spots with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Could Josh Freeman being going off the board now??
Maybe the Bucs thought the Broncos could go after Josh Freeman becuase they made the move to go and get him. Broncos are on the clock.
With the 18th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select... Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
There is no doubting Ayers' ability to get to the QB. My one concern, however, was the guy only started one season for the Vols. He does provide instant athleticism to the defense and for that I am grateful!
The Browns are stockpiling picks, getting a free pick from the Bucanners a few minutes ago, then taking making a move with the Eagles. Browns are the story of the Draft so far...
Lions fans, chanting 'DE-FENSE' before the pick, loudly BOOOOOO when the pick of a Tight End is announced. The Lions have done nothing to address their putrid defense with their two first round picks....
Could the Cleveland Browns try the LeBron James approach and take a local kid in Beanie Wells??
Well, Cleveland takes a Center, and the Vikings take Percy Harvin. This draft has flipped upside down to be sure.
Much of the early energy has left the room now that every player in the green room has been picked. Kind of bummed out that the Broncos didn't take on of the players present.
Vontae Davis to the Dolphins. Parcells must know something I don't....
The First Round comes to an end with the Steelers taking Ziggy Hood. Time of the first round - 3 hours 30 minutes.
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i hope we get orakpo!
"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall
Neckbeard vs The Spleen: How better can this get?!?!
Awesome, Guru.
Will you get to chat with Goodell? Interview the players?
Oh, and GO ORAKPO!!
I seem to have lost my future self.
Party on Wayne!
"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall
Orakpo really scares me
he has a big bust potential but he could be a Demarcus Ware type of players also
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM MDT reply actions
Guru, congrats on the invite to the draft
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
I agree, I like Everette Brown better
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— George Bernard Shaw
by Choochoobonewagon on Apr 25, 2009 3:24 PM MDT reply actions
Also Glad Crabtree
went to the NFC lol
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:24 PM MDT reply actions
OK, I will say this, I think it will be Clay Matthews if we stick with the pick
Orakpo is too one dimensional, love him, but he is a better 4-3 end than a converted 3-4 backer
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I agree with that assessment, just something in my gut
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I will smash my computer if that happens
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Aarin Maybin...
He was right…I told him he was wrong but he said…Watch…and I didn’t listen
Moreno in '09!
Good, Maybin way over-rated
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I don't think he is overrated
I just think he needs time to develop
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Here it comes!
WHO DOES EVERYONE WANT?
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
I want Rey, but I think it will be Matthews
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Orakpo or Brown
"I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength"
by BroncoCountryHawaii on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions
Whaaaa
I just heard on The Fan reports coming out of Dove Valley:
Wants to use the 12 pick on defense and the 18 pick on a WIDE RECEIVER?? Hope they are wrong on the 18 pick
If Maclin is at 18, then I would say sure
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Orapko!
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that." - Bill Shankly 1981
I think they take
Orakpo because of value
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions
NEW POST IS UP!
HEAD OVER THERE!
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
Go to part 3....
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
What new post HT?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
NFL Network has the Skins on the Clock
our pick must be in
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:30 PM MDT reply actions
YES, YES , YSE .......AND SOME MORE YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
Floored, way to hit the panic button McD.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
HES A H BACK MAN....HIM AND MORENO IN THE BACK FIELD...HELL YEAH...SAY GOOD BYRE TO SELVIN AND ANDRE THOUGH!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
I love it
but I think we could have got him at 18
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:33 PM MDT reply actions
Ummm...
Don’t we need a defense? I mean, Knowshon is great, but…. But….
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
But...
…We signed FOUR free agent RBs
…We have Hillis.
…There was Orakpo.
…Moreno can’t sack the QB
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions
I like the player, but not at 12, could of traded back and got him
Hell could of probably tricked WA to flip the pick
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Moreno!!!
I am so happy!!! I wanted Orakpo too, but Moreno will be a stud!!!!
Here's to a completely defensive draft besides Knowshon Moreno!
by diehardbroncofan on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions
Comeon Rey at 18, I have a fear that SD will take Rey to spite us.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
maybe moss / doom / crowder...
showed mcD that they have the rush lb position covered. Moreno = Tomlinson. Relax.
Taylor Mays in '10
Well I think Orakpo is too similar to what we have at OLB
4-3 ends trying to convert to OLB, why add another conversion project.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
But I am not that thrilled by it, just think there are guys thatwill have a bigger impact than Moreno will
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I guess the plan is to go run-first for the immediate future
while we get Neckbeard and Spleen up to speed?
And I suppose after our travails last year, you can never have too many RBs?
Yeah I’m puzzled too.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
Neckbeard and the Spleen in '09
Hilarious, Silverblood. A great theme for the upsoming season…and I think both those guys are good players too and will be solid for us.
by anotherNYCbroncofan on Apr 25, 2009 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Can still get defensive help at 18.
Moreno seems like the back that can do everything McD wants. Run and catch. Could be what he never got from Maroney.
This RB by committee stuff now gets really interesting
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
SO how many of the MHR just smahed their keyboards?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Count me as one
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Come on guys
I wanted Orakpo too, but he might not fit as well in a 3-4 as he does in a 4-3. Also, Moreno is a great kid and a leader who will make an immediate impact!
Here's to a completely defensive draft besides Knowshon Moreno!
by diehardbroncofan on Apr 25, 2009 3:40 PM MDT reply actions
not anything against Moreno
more of a problem of ignoring an opportunity to really improve the defense with two 1st round picks
i'll trade the season to lose McDaniels
Forget it!
Did you hear Keyshon & Young
THE BRONCOS ARE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE NFL
Good pick by the Saints, I think that's who I had them picking
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Maybe they did not like Orapo
Nolan Worked him out Personally, Maybe Nolan did not like him for his system
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM MDT reply actions
I like this.
Orakpo was pretty one-dimensional. Maybe we can get Hood or Barwin at 18.
I seem to have lost my future self.
Wow
completely shocked…maybe the guys we wanted at 12 were already gone? I suppose there will be no committee. Goodbye Selvin or Torrain. McD did say he sees a lot of later pics that will impact our D. I hope he knows what he’s doing
I think it is safe to assume McDaniels got his BPA at #12.
He certainly did not let the other teams derail his intentions!
My roots are in Denver and my branches in Nebraska.
by Blackshirt4Broncos on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Orakpo=Gholston
"I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength"
by BroncoCountryHawaii on Apr 25, 2009 3:42 PM MDT reply actions
I hope Laurinatis is still around at 18
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
Cushing to Kubes, they are starting to put together a nasty defense
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
they say they are gong to have a nasty D
every year and it never happens
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm good with it..
If Moreno can run the ball effectively, he keeps the D off the field. NFL Network claimed San Diego had their eye on him, and I’d rather not see them with an elite-caliber running back when LT’s wheels come off (soon). Yes we need defense but if he helps control the clock, I can see taking him on the “best player available” theory. I can’t see why some are so strongly negative.
"Go get open !" John Elway to Shannon Sharpe - AFC Championship Game - Jan. 11, 1998 - Pittsburgh
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM MDT reply actions
San Diego even told NFL Network and local news this am that they weren’t taking a first round running back – which means they probably intended to take Moreno at 16 and were sandbagging it…
"Go get open !" John Elway to Shannon Sharpe - AFC Championship Game - Jan. 11, 1998 - Pittsburgh
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 25, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I still don't know
that the best strategy is to foil our opponents rather than just attending to our own weaknesses… A little Belichickian, methinks.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
josh wtf really
I gave him a second chance after the Cutler fiasco. But today he took a back 12th overall? We only have like 100 backs on the roster. Backs have a short shelf life. You can get a good one on day two. HORRIBLE PICK! I bet he won’t even beat a veteran for the starting job.
So what happens if we take Maclin at 18?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I'm surprised Maclin hasn't already been taken
but if we don’t get ANY D in the first round, Imma gonna be pissed.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
I love Knowshon, but...
I firmly believe that Moreno will be a very good NFL back, and will fit very well with the Broncos. But, what happens now to Buckhalter, Arrington, Jordan, Hillis, and Torain? I know none of those guys are number 1 RBs, but you don’t sink 18+million into running backs then draft one, do you?
I agree
I think you should of traded back or wait to take Moreno later, if we are picking just because SD said they like them, something is wrong with our analysis.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
OH HELL YES!
We took the best available (by far), and still can start plugging our D with good players in a few picks. This Georgia/Denver fan couldn’t be happier right now!
This pick hurts my head.
I am not going to say Moreno is god-awful, but the pick could have been better used. We need defensive players in the worst way, but even a frustrated and angry as I am, I am not a smart man so I hope this will work out.
Josh, please make up for it this pick #18.
All Hail St. Harold, Patron Saint of Designated Hitters!
Thank you god! Yes! Yes !
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
WOW Larry English to SD
I love English but way to early
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM MDT reply actions
I agree, especially when you already have Merriman
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
That's good
I didn’t really want Maualuga to start off by having a chance to blow up the orange and blue.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
Who does the Browns target
Maclin?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Moreno cant have champs #24
so what number does take???
the internet? that thing is still around?
~Homer Simpson
I am guessing it has to be Harvin or Maclin
They need someone to catch the ball, maybe Pettigrew?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I like Harvin
but we already have this guy named Eddie Royal.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
TB taking Freeman? I hope not
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Just because I hate all K-State players
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Oh no, not Rey, damn you TB!
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Why are they moving up, I can't think we would be targeting Freeman, I hope not
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
dude
the browns are getting a ton of picks
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM MDT reply actions
Think the Broncos are trying to trade Moreno for more picks?
considering the logjam
Arrington, J.J.
Buckhalter, Correll
Jordan, LaMont
Torain, Ryan
Hillis, Peyton
Young, Selvin
With the exception of Hillis, are any of those guys going to produce for us ?
"Go get open !" John Elway to Shannon Sharpe - AFC Championship Game - Jan. 11, 1998 - Pittsburgh
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 25, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, good TB, you hopefully saved Denver from making another mistake at 18
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
REY, REY, REY
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Tackling fuel, I am sure he said something about his mama!
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Please, no Maclin
"I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength"
by BroncoCountryHawaii on Apr 25, 2009 4:02 PM MDT reply actions
Can't say that I have any love for Freeman, but I am glad TB took him over us.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I will throw up if that is the case
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Ayers
"I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength"
by BroncoCountryHawaii on Apr 25, 2009 4:04 PM MDT reply actions
Wow, pick already in
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Damnit, that is not a good pick
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
Can you say manny lawson, version 2.0
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
disagree, but LOL
"Go get open !" John Elway to Shannon Sharpe - AFC Championship Game - Jan. 11, 1998 - Pittsburgh
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 25, 2009 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Ayers
Well he is a Defensive player, but I am not totally thrilled.
All Hail St. Harold, Patron Saint of Designated Hitters!
And stunned silence takes over MHR
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
ayers is now a part of the cutler deal
"I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength"
by BroncoCountryHawaii on Apr 25, 2009 4:11 PM MDT reply actions
Moreno is indirectly
I don’t understand McD at all, but I highly doubt we draft Moreno if we don’t have another pick to grab D
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions
I for one
wanted Laurinatis…. I dunno. I’m willing to wait and see, but not overly excited.
I love Greg Reynolds and I may be slightly ashamed to admit it.
I'm a Buckeyes fan and I wouldn't have taken Laurinitis at 18 - he's a good leader character guy but 2nd rounder
"Go get open !" John Elway to Shannon Sharpe - AFC Championship Game - Jan. 11, 1998 - Pittsburgh
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 25, 2009 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Eagles sneaky pick
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
I wonder if they are thinking of Ayers playing ILB even tho he hasn't any experience there.
He says that he likes coming off the edge. I just wonder if he could man the interior of 4 LBs.
browns
mangenius got no revenge on jets, we gave up a low 2nd rounder (52), and 3 players that would never touch the field for us to shoot up to #5, well worth the risk
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Already had you covered ;-)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions
That makes sense
Let’s field no QBs, four RBs, and 8 defenders
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 25, 2009 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions
I like Ayers a lot
and even though he didn’t “start” in 2007, he still led the team in tackles for loss. We need some of that.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
It Won't Take Much
to convince me. If this guy makes a sack or can start holding up multiple blockers I will be on board quick.
lol,
last year I watched the whole first round. It just happened to be the longest 1st round in draft history. I think it was about 3 1/2 hours long. How many how you watched it as well???
OK guys
I made some jokes, and I think I even pissed one guy off. But I will say that I do generally trust Mayock as one of the best MSM evaluators out there. If he says we got the 3rd & 4th best overall players in the draft at #12 and #18, then we did pretty good
Ofc, as with any draft, only time will tell.
Josh gets a D in my book. Could have had Orakpo and Maulauga. Let the national media head scratching about Dove Valley continue. And it is deserved, boys.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
Yeah...that would have been GREAT value...a 2 down LB and an over rated rusher from the outside....and I am a USC fan...
mcD did exactly waht he said……took guys with HUGE upside that bring a lot to the table. Ayers will be able to kick down to 5 technique as well…..hes an Adallius Thomas type….and Moreno……I rank up there with LT.
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
did you steal my
Adalius Thomas comparison LOL Just kidding. Ayers does remind me a lot of him
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions
I probably did...I like your style Gnarly!!!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
I know I have seen a lot of
people using the comparison now. I think Nolan had Adilius Thomas in Baltimore with him
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah Delmas for my man Donavon..I got to jump off the couch...I want him to as well!
Moreno in 2009! - Check
Mays in 2010!
Harvin to the vikes
does not surprise me
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 4:28 PM MDT reply actions
that safety will be in a quandry....Peterson or Harvin...close or back..uhhh?
Moreno in 2009! - Check
Mays in 2010!
Ya makes you wonder huh, I mean you can’t fault a lot of these teams ability to rate defensive talent…
Hes a 2 down ILB in a 3-4....and you can get Brinkley in the 3rd.....was not a need for us!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
You Know Me
I don’t like to just spell things out for people. I like to try to get them thinking but you spelled it out Boydy.
He was labeled a two down LB by many NFL player personnel...late first
Maybe Denver might jump back into the first to grab him
Moreno in 2009! - Check
Mays in 2010!
Harvin will be Perfect for the Vikes!
I saw this comming as the GM for the Vikes in the Mock draft but honestly didn’t think Harvin would be available I think the NFC north will be great to watch this year!
by War Eagle Aubie on Apr 25, 2009 4:37 PM MDT reply actions
Oher is biig
He looks like a Ravens lineman, he is a good fit for them
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
steve O!
I didn’t see you in the other thread, when we picked Moreno!
(chest bump)
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 25, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
booyah
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 25, 2009 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Boys.....you were the dudes that converted me!!!! BOOOOOO YYYYAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
(chest bump)
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 25, 2009 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions
I think they get 7 or 8
on the 2nd, and its 5 minutes per pick on the 2nd day
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 25, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions
that is right
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 25, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
At what point do the Broncos trade up for Rey Rey???
This is what we wanted...
Hey, look what we got!
Trade Up?
Why trade up… he’ll be there. And the second round is the right time for a 2 down LB.
by SanDiegoBuff on Apr 25, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Moreno is a great pick!
Fellas he just isn’t a good back he is great. He will challenge for the rushing title here and rookie of the year. Don’t believe it look at his film. He is th emost instinctive runner in fiver years to come out. Watch what he does in this offense. Ayers at number two was a great value pick I like what the Broncos have done so far. Moreno a bit of a surprise but he will be great. Mark my words.
Wtf dude....
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"Obviously your not a golfer." - The Dude
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hanmburger today.
Amazing…absolutely amazing. Smith better be a 1st round impact player.
“7:53: The Broncos gave up a 2010 first-round pick to move up for Alphonso Smith! If Denver gave up its own choice instead of Chicago’s selection, the Seahawks could be picking in the top five next year! " ??
and their goes are chance at getting a top quarterback next year
for alphonso freaking smith
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about all three picks
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This could end up being a great draft
It’s early and eight picks left! Go Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The QB position is set.
I'm ready to trade our front office
Smith has great potential, but who would trade a 1st for a #37, especially when we have so many other picks to work with?
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
no doubt...
next year think, seattle will be picking in the top 5 from the broncos for Alphonso Smith…really???
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wow what were they doing on that trade?
i just dont understand that. i figured we would grab brace or rey there. but smith?
There goes Maualuga!
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sigh
who would trade a 1st for a #37, especially when we have so many other picks to work with?
Josh would. Thats why he needs to go as soon as possible.
seems like our front office has premature expectations
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions
our pick...our top 10 pick next year and our chance for a guy like Sam Bradford
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Kubes would want more
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions
+1
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give him alphonso smith and our other first round draft pick in 2010
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+1
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Don't forget about Xanders involvement. Its not all McD.
And he had influence on last years great draft. Give it time.
Broncos Avenged
by Best In The West on Apr 25, 2009 6:05 PM MDT reply actions
very true,
I blame Bowlen, Xanders and MickeyD’s
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I am ecstatic about getting Smith, he is fast and explosive
but I am amazed that a potential mid to low 1st was traded for a #37
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions
or a late first
and lets remember how much money a first will cost, especially with labor unrest. This was about a known commodity vs a hyper-unknown on many levels….
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 25, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
A #1 for a #37? Yes, Jay did throw a lot of interceptions, but
the game was never boring when he was on the field. Our front office seems to be similar, so I really don’t see why so many Jay bashers will continue to complain about his interceptions while simultaneously defending the new “braintrust”.
Live by the sword, die by the sword.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
I don’t think you can compare interceptions during a gave versus taking a chance on players you like in the draft.
I think they are very comparable
Personnel evaluation and acquisition are the front office equivalent of game play decisions. Once the players go on the field all the coaches and front office can do is make recommendations, the execution, good or bad, is all on the players.
I am still glad that we got such a good CB who has excellent ball skills, I just can’t justify such a strange exchange of draft picks.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions
there goes brace
who is playing NT for us????? damn it
I'm not happy about trading the 1st from next year
But they must have seen something in Smith. I guess I will withhold judgement until next years draft.
raiders trade #40 for a #47
a 4th and a 6th to NE. Maybe early 2nd round picks have an inordinate amount of value. Maybe we can load up and get lots of value for our #48, or perhaps we should just trade it for a 3rd.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
2nd Rounders
This is a great place for value. Still can hit big with players and the contracts are lower.
Historically, Denver does good in the 2nd
08- Royal
07 – Crowder (TBD)
06 – Scheff
05 – D Will (RIP)
04 – I forgot
Portis,
Dan Neil (Guard)
Who am I forgetting?
Lackluster = Darius Watts, he washed out at WR, Terry Pierce at LB had too many injuries, Toviessi’s knee went out before he had a chance to do anything at DE
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
An 04 - I Forgot jersey sounds like a job for Papi ;)
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow guys.....
Moreno, Ayers and Smith…..these are very good pix…..Xanders and McD have done well here…..
Moreno – AMAZING grab here….very slick pick…..he’s hardworker, great attitude, fututre team leader….gives our offense an entirely new dimension…you HAVE to take the best talent on the board at your slot
Ayers….extremely versatile – great fit for the 3-4 D…smart D player who can play up or put on weight and play down…tough kid
Smith…..extremely underrated on draft boards everywhere….future lock-down corner…Champ won’t be around forever…this guy can learn and then inherit…
btw, for NT, Roy Miller and Terrance Taylor are still on the board….both great values for our upcoming 2nd round spot…
+1
Yes the only thing that raises my eyebrows is giving the 2nd away next year but hey it could be moot if these guys work. Maybe we can be next years Pats trading down all day.
To Dream…
yeah...
next year is a LONG way away….a lot will happen between now and then and we still have 1st round..
Look at How Many New Players we Have
This years Broncos is not going to be like next years at all. Any comparison at this point is foolish.
Who we picking here...
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He has a good resume
Getting speed in the deep half of the field is welcomed
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 25, 2009 6:44 PM MDT up reply actions
From Knowshon..
“You know, a lot of teams needed (running) backs, but I didn’t know what was going to happen,” Moreno said. “But once I got that call, got that idea and (head coach Josh McDaniels) told me about it, about that they were going to take me, I was so excited about the situation and to be a part of the team now.”
Moreno follows in the footsteps of former Georgia running backs Olandis Gary, who had a 1,000-yard rushing season with the Broncos, and Terrell Davis, who won a Super Bowl MVP for Denver.
Denver’s current running back situation is in flux after numerous injuries decimated the position a year ago.
Moreno said he think he can help in a multitude of areas, including in the passing game. More than anything, however, he said he’ll bring energy to the Broncos’ backfield.
“Really, I’m a high-motor guy,” Moreno said. “Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we’ll see how that goes.”
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