#12 in La La Land (#18 too)

by Darin H on Apr 3, 2009 10:58 PM MDT

So last year I wasn't thrilled to have the #12 pick in the draft, I thought no way Clady would fall that far and there was no one else that I though was worth picking there. I figured we'd trade down and pick a lesser LT (Williams and reunite the Vandy teammates, how ironic that they're going to be playing together).

However, in watching the mock drafts take place and the different players landing in different positions in just about every single draft, I've come to the conclusion that we're sitting in the catbird seat.

Someone who we don't expect will fall out of the Top 10 and into our laps. It's easy to envision a scenario that has Mark Sanchez available. I think he'd be okay to draft, but more importantly, we could easily make a deal with say, the Jets, to drop back a few spots and pick up a 2nd next year or another 3rd this year.

McDaniels/Xanders have done a great job in filling a lot of holes in our team already which leaves us in good shape for the draft. Think about this, we could have any number of good players like Malcolm Jenkins (CB), Tyson Jackson (DE), or BJ Raji (DT) (assuming no positive reefer test). Any one of those guys could make an impact on our defense.

We have an outside shot at Michael Crabtree (WR) somehow falling that far, how amazing would our passing attack be with the shotgun spread formations lining up Crabtree, Marhall, Royal, Stokely and Sheffler? Talk about a nightmare match up for defenses!

Additionally, the #12 pick isn't a franchise breaker dollar wise either.

I do think we have a lot of options now at the #18 spot as well. Someone like Clay Matthews (LB) who will be able to stay on the field all 3 downs, and is a smart, tough player that fits the "team-first" mold. He also probably has hands good enough to be a TE, so if we take him, expect to see him play some offense in goal situations ala Vrable.

I can't wait for the draft, if you have NFLN, don't bother with E!spn's coverage (though I hope Shefter is back this year).

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I completely agree with the sentiment of this post....

We stand a good chance of picking up a defensive impact player who slips with #12 like Everette Brown, B.J. Raji, etc. I completely agree with you about Matthews at #18. He is the versatile type player McD is looking for. Obviously if Crabtree slips to us, which he won’t, I would jump all over him.

by swg777 on Apr 3, 2009 11:05 PM MDT reply actions

good post!

i would love maualuga, then matthews! that would be awesome!

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by broncoboy on Apr 3, 2009 11:42 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks for mentioning Matthews!

When I picked him in our MHR draft for the Packers I got an overall rating of thumbs down and I expected that but if you look at the film on this guy you discover how great an athelete he is. I have also learned (very recently) to take more into account the players attitude so I watched some interviews with Matthews and was very impressed. This guy is going to make a VERY good player for someone and for a long time.

by broncosorbust on Apr 4, 2009 1:11 AM MDT reply actions

a bit of Eddie Royal

is what I sensed in Matthews, a guy proud to say he plays the game.

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by Joe Medina on Apr 4, 2009 1:25 AM MDT up reply actions

Going at #9 might be a reach

but he had a great pro day at USC. He moves like a Safety (and has the hands as I mentioned), but really built muscle over the last few years.

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by Darin H on Apr 4, 2009 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions

Great thoughts

I dont like the QB class this year so I think we can “deal” with our “stop gap solutions” at Quarterback. I actually liek these two guys even if one looks arrogant and one looks like a drunk frat boy. I am happy we have the picks now we need to be careful and avoid traps

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by Jon Tollerud on Apr 4, 2009 10:37 AM MDT reply actions

Hey we had an arrogant drunk frat boy as president for 8 years

by robbo650 on Apr 4, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Consider this a warning.

This isn’t a political site. We don’t take swipes at our presidents here, left or right. We’re here to unite behind a football team, not to start fights about non-football subjects.

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by Steve Nichols on Apr 4, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions

sorry if i offended anyone

by robbo650 on Apr 4, 2009 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks Robbo

You show a lot of class in your follow up. I apologize if I came across as harsh. Swipes at political figures (republican or democrat) lead to a lot of senseless fights, and divide Denver fans. I try to stamp on the comments before they start a firestorm.

We’re all blue and orange here, regardless of politics, religion, and everything else under the sun. (Still, it’s hard not to take a swipe at Ron Paul here and there, just to get Zappa going. JK. Don’t even do that!)

Thanks again Robbo.

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by Steve Nichols on Apr 4, 2009 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions