Who Would You Go Nuts For?

by DBroncs1414 on Mar 3, 2010 11:00 AM MST

The draft is an exciting time for everyone: coaches, players, team brass, and even fans. For a lot of teams, it gives them hope for a brighter future and a sense they are getting better. The draft also gets very emotional, as some fans have a certain guy they see and want on their team. So my question is this: At the number 11 spot, who would you go nuts for if we drafted?

For me last year, I was ecstatic when Orakpo fell to us. I thought to myself we were going to get the best pass rusher in the draft and couldn't wait. However, when Knowshon was drafted, I (and I'm not kidding) threw a dumbell across the room, thinking our O was set and our D needed an overhaul. Now I see McD's wisdom, but I still wouldnt be mad if we had gotten the Rack, but we'll see. This year, I would be happy with McClain, but I would go nuts if we got Dan Williams. I've been on his side since before the Senior Bowl, and I still am. I really just dont know what I'd do if we got him. I would also go nuts for either of the QB's, but thats a longshot.

Now on the other hand, who would you get mad for? Dez Bryant is definitly the guy for me. I would really flip if we got him, and I've been completely against him since day 1. He reminds me of BMarsh way too much, good production bad attitude. His bad attitude was on display at the combine, as he was lacksidasical at all the meetings with coaches and was late plenty of times. Now I dont hate BMarsh, and I dont want to see him traded just yet, but we dont need another one.

So, I ask you, who would you go nuts for if we drafted them at 11?

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Who would you go nuts for if we drafted them at #11?

Dan Williams

58 votes

Rolando McClain

54 votes

One of the QBs

19 votes

Dez Bryant

9 votes

Other

22 votes

162 votes | Poll has closed

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In who the person who put other is. And for anyone else who does so.

by DBroncs1414 on Mar 3, 2010 11:15 AM MST reply actions

I would be ticked if we drafted Terrence Cody

or Ricky Sapp, or a kicker/punter.

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by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 3, 2010 11:20 AM MST reply actions

I like Cody

Call it a hunch. but I would love to get him. I have nothing to back it up other than personal preference.

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by johnnystarr on Mar 3, 2010 12:54 PM MST up reply actions

Look, the guy did show up to the Combine and faired OK.

I think his problem is weight control, at least that’s what I’ve been hearing. I wouldn’t mind taking him in the 3rd if he lasts that long.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:18 PM MST up reply actions

i would be ecstatic if we got gerald mccoy. but he probably won’t drop far enough for us to even trade up and get him, so i put dan williams

by black_knight101 on Mar 3, 2010 11:20 AM MST reply actions

yea good point

I should’ve specified realisticly

by DBroncs1414 on Mar 3, 2010 11:35 AM MST up reply actions

My first choice is to trade down...I chose McClain...

Really like Derrick Morgan (ALOT!)…But I would not be upset by the Dan Williams pick…No QB (until round 5 or 6) and No WR at #11 please!

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by BroncoSense72 on Mar 3, 2010 11:40 AM MST reply actions

You give me a McClain, D Williams and a Rolle and I'll win you a superbowl.

All three of those guys would immediately make our team better and the offense can be built later in the draft. Target those three guys. I’m serious. Trade Marshall to seattle for #14 and select Dan Williams and Roland McClain at 11 and 14 respectively, then take Myron Rolle at 45. We will have our Nose Tackle, Inside Linebacker and Safety for years. All in one package.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 11:44 AM MST reply actions 4 recs

I'm lovin' me some Rolle as well Bill...But you probably knew that!!!

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by BroncoSense72 on Mar 3, 2010 11:55 AM MST up reply actions

LOL. I just think if the owner/coaches are really serious about winning and building a core group of players for the future it could be those three.

They have talent reeking out of their ears and that just might solidify the defense for years. I’m hoping McD does 10 times better with the draft this year then he did last. That’s my feeling anyway . . . And I will be watching! Heh!

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 6:52 PM MST up reply actions

but....since Bryant will most likely be gone by our NEXT pick....

Who do we get as our #1 receiver? I mean I love Royal as much as the next guy, I think gaffney and stokely are both great….but I don’t see a #1 in the group there……

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by DenBronx on Mar 3, 2010 11:57 AM MST up reply actions

I would go after my first pick

first and that would be McClain at 11, then at 14 I would take D Williams if he is still there, if he isn’t then I would take Earl Thomas. He is the second best Safety and with a year with Dawkins he could be just like him. Then at 45 I would take Cam Thomas 6’4" 330’ out of North Carolina. There are different ways they could go with this and as far as taking Dez Bryant, I’m against that and think it could end up in the same way Marshall has. IMO.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:00 PM MST up reply actions

i love it

this is the best idea that i have heard. i love it all. i would be a little worried about a reciever but that defense would be awesome for years!

by slicka on Mar 3, 2010 12:05 PM MST up reply actions

I wouldn't take a wide receiver in the first two rounds, there will be good talented prospects in the third on.

This way we could solidify our defense and start building the O-Line in the later rounds. Doesn’t that make more sense?

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:03 PM MST up reply actions

Rolle

I think you could even get Rolle with a 3rd rounder and use the second for a quality receiver with Marshall gone to Seattle, or a guard or maybe center. But i too get chills thinking about a McClain, Williams Front seven. Goose Bumps.

by JAYson G on Mar 3, 2010 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

Just think of it this way . . . If any one of them need a neural surgeon in the future, Rolle is the guy.

I’ll take this a little further, Florida St got all bent out of shape when Rolle chose to take a year off to go to Oxford University. For one thing, there are only 35 American given that opportunity each year and he wasn’t going to let it slip through his intelligent mind and I don’t blame him. He has the tools and now just needs the teacher.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:10 PM MST up reply actions

Reverse what you said and that's how i feel!

I think i would be most excited about McClain, But would be very happy with Dan Williams as well.

by HorseStance on Mar 3, 2010 12:10 PM MST reply actions

McClain and Williams if we stay at 11.

And I’m with you. I don’t want to touch Dez Bryant with a 10 foot pole.

by Kgrone on Mar 3, 2010 12:18 PM MST reply actions

Sam Bradford!!!

by Digger24 on Mar 3, 2010 12:25 PM MST reply actions

I would think McDaniels had lost his mind if he let Bradford slip through his fingers at 11.

I don’t think he get’s that far and the reason I don’t even have him on my mind, but he would be worth the 11th spot IMO. Deffinitely!

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:13 PM MST up reply actions

Yea I agree completely

by DBroncs1414 on Mar 3, 2010 7:17 PM MST up reply actions

McClain thoughts

I have been full round on the McClain train. First i loved him like everyone else, then i started to fall off because I was afraid he wouldn’t be there at 11. Then I got back on the train thinking he will be there after he didn’t run in the combine. Now I’m starting to fall back off. I’m a little worried about small little details. But overall I think McClain is a good pick at 11. Great match for value and need. At worst McClain projects to be an average starter. But i also love Williams, Pouncey, and Iupati as well. but those would be in trade backs I hope.

by JAYson G on Mar 3, 2010 12:32 PM MST reply actions

I loved his play when I watched him last year and that was 5 or 6 games.

He seems to have that football savvy and with better (NFL) teachers I could see a player there for the future.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:15 PM MST up reply actions

Brandon Graham

And put Ayers on the line.

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by johnnystarr on Mar 3, 2010 12:54 PM MST reply actions

I would jump up for:

at the 11th pick:

1) McClain ILB
2) Bryant (only if Marsh is traded) WR
3) WIlliams (only guy I would reach for) NT
4) Haden CB

if we traded down or traded Marshall for a late 1st round pick (18 – 28):

1) Iupati OG
2) Pouncey C
3) Price DE
4) Jason Pierre Paul DE

at the 45th pick:

1) Pouncey (I can dream) C
2) A slimmed down Cody, NT
3) Spikes ILB
4) Benn WR

by JAYson G on Mar 3, 2010 1:23 PM MST reply actions

I like the trade down picks the best!

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by 3nS on Mar 3, 2010 2:39 PM MST up reply actions

JPP scares the hell out of me as a prospect..

Did you see him do some of the lb drills? His hips looked rigid, I don’t think he would be a good olb, maybe a good edge rusher but at lb I’ll pass.

by HorseStance on Mar 3, 2010 2:59 PM MST up reply actions

I am pretty much the opposite of you, other than I also do not want Dez Bryant on this team.

Here are my three nightmare first round picks:

1. Bryant
2. Williams
3. Haden

Bryant screams Diva to me, and I don’t think McD wants any part of him. He is falling on draft boards lately any way, shouldn’t be a worry. If we were going to take a receiver, I would take Golden Tate over Bryant any day, and a couple others before him as well.

Williams just screams bust to me. I can’t get excited about the guy. I’ve watched him play, and just don’t see it.

Haden is only a nightmare to me because I don’t want to see a first rounder spent on a DB, we definitely need depth there, but not a first rounder with the guys we already have in place.

Overall, our first rounder needs to go to either the O-Line or D-Line. Or to McClain. McClain is my dream pick.

I also would be very excited if one of the top 4 tackles made it to us. I get more and more sold on the idea of us drafting a tackle and using him at guard. The reasoning being that tackles can excel at guard, and we would have a starter quality backup in case Harris isn’t able to come back or has more injury problems in the future. In this scenario, Bulaga or Campbell would be awesome. I also wouldn’t mind Iupati, because he’s Samoan and awesome.

by aLuffabo on Mar 3, 2010 1:25 PM MST reply actions

I agree with you, but Haden didn't have an eye popping Combine.

I have to wonder if some of these prospects haven’t already been guaranteed a pick and he really didn’t put the effort forward? Because we know he play the position, we’ve seen that.

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 7:59 PM MST up reply actions

here what i wouild do

1 keep orton cut simms sign c pennenton 2 if we got c tayilo cut buck if not keep buck 3 trade marshall to ethier dal bal or sea for 1-3 or for sea 1 3 and go aefer nate b 4 trade schff to chi for g olnen 5 sign k mayne c tenn 6 sign 1-2 gurds 7 go after t baily cain and j peppers overr him the 40 m gut for 3 years 8 draft mclailn or spikes 9 sign l bonnen new enland 10 get a p

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by j-man on Mar 3, 2010 1:29 PM MST reply actions

Good list, j-man

That’s a lot of doing. It certainly would change the face of the team – I appreciate the perspective. Do you think that Mawae has 2 years left in him?

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by Doc Bear on Mar 3, 2010 5:19 PM MST up reply actions

yes

maybe 3 that how i wouild get him 3 y 15-18 m 8-12 gut

by j-man on Mar 4, 2010 1:57 PM MST up reply actions

Dang j-man, you've got it all figured to a 'T'

by bfree2bronc on Mar 3, 2010 8:01 PM MST up reply actions

thanks

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by j-man on Mar 4, 2010 1:58 PM MST up reply actions

Or we could!!!

Trade Marshall to Tampa for them 2 second round draft picks (there first round pick is too valuable to them, they’ll never trade it for Marshall)!!! Trade Sheffler to the Bengals for second round draft pick. Trade down our 1st round draft pick and collect an extra 2nd or 3rd round pick.

That would give the Broncos 7 picks in the first 3 rounds. If you look at the needs of the teams who pick in the first round after Denver, on projection we still maybe will be able to pick up Dan Williams later in the 1st round! Then in the second round we can really collect some quality with the 4 or 5 picks we have acquired!

by RafaTheRed on Mar 3, 2010 3:27 PM MST reply actions

I am intrested in a defensive player Dont know who its going to be that will put opposing teams running backs on there butts next season !

by broncosfaninphilly on Mar 3, 2010 6:01 PM MST reply actions

Thx for everyone for answering the poll

And for the great feedback in the comment section. I think most fans are in agreement that McClain or Dan Williams would be great picks at 11.

by DBroncs1414 on Mar 3, 2010 6:12 PM MST reply actions

Dont get me wrong

if we drafted McLain or Williams I would be happy but for me to go nuts it would the prospect of seeing an exciting player in the Broncos uniform or something a little unexpected happened like if for some unlikely reason Eric Berry fell to us and we picked him up.
In the later rounds if DeMariyus Thomas or Jacoby Ford fell to us that would be make me sit up and look forward to the next season.

by SteveUK on Mar 4, 2010 2:39 AM MST reply actions