2010 NFL Draft - Eric Decker
by ejruiz on Apr 23, 2010 7:52 PM MDT
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Yet another potential weakness turned into a strength
So far in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have invested multiple picks in the interior offensive line and, now, the wide receiver position. Another commonality: size. The Broncos are getting bigger everywhere, adding dynamic players that fit the McDaniel's bill: tough, smart, physical and versatile leaders. At 6'3" and 217 pounds, Eric Decker is a big man, but he's more than that. He has great hands, spectacular ball skills, polished route-running and very good blocking. He's so versatile, he's been drafted twice by Major League Baseball teams! He's another team-first leader brought into the fold in this draft. He's more of a possession guy than Demaryius Thomas, so they should compliment each other and resident star WR Eddie Royal quite well.
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We just got 2 6 ft 3 guys
our wide receiving corps just got MUCH MUCH bigger
I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything - John Elway
October 11, 2009: Remember the McD Fist Pump.
Xbox360 gamertag: SnipeMeHarder
But give it a second.......everyone will be saying McXanders
doesn’t know what they are doing and that we don’t have a plan
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Denver can do nothing right, it's a lose-lose
Mayock says he likes are draft, and honestly I don’t mind if you hate our draft but what bothers me is how the MSM just recycles stories and that these writers can’t write their own opinions.
Looking forward to the second year in McDaniels system!
by milehighinTO on Apr 23, 2010 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions
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Looking forward to the second year in McDaniels system!
by milehighinTO on Apr 23, 2010 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Jamie Dukes does
Too bad they’re all shit
by TXBroncoFan on Apr 23, 2010 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Finally a good pick.
Very happy with Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas!!!!
I only wish we passed on Beadles and pick a Defensive Player.
Yeah. :D
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Apr 23, 2010 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions
ME TOO!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Apr 23, 2010 8:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Can't argue too much with this pick
Does concern me we haven’t taken a defensive player, although I am guessing SD traded up to take Butler instead of us.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun" - Ash from Army of Darkness
"H.I., you're young and you got your health, what you want with a job?" - Evelle from Raising Arizona
"It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes." - Agent Rogersz from Repoman
Jamal Williams
I have a feeling he is going to be huge for us this year. Honestly I think he might be the reason they have opted to address offensive problems so far.
Maybe the one's that are available are perceived by our staff to be better than Haggan or Ayers
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Apr 23, 2010 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Excellent work ethic and respected team leader. Puts team first and willing to play with pain. Two-time academic All-Big Ten selection and recorded highest Wonderlic Score (43) at the Combine. A dual sport athlete that played baseball at Minnesota.
Attacks the ball instead of waiting for it to come to him. Fearless going across the middle and can hang onto the ball after taking a big hit. Does an excellent job of working his way back to the QB after initial play breaks down. Doesn’t always sustain long enough but works hard to cover up defenders in the run game. Big receiver with a strong upper body (19 reps). Flashes a mean streak (see: vs. 2nd and 21 with 6:34 remaining 1st quarter vs. Cal in 2010)
ARE NOT* Perceived sorry
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
NO LB YET??
Maybe someone might earn the starting role, Larsen?? maybe?
by Cali_BroncosFan on Apr 23, 2010 8:02 PM MDT reply actions
The organization is happy with Haggan
w/ Larsen and Woodyard. Otherwise they probably take Sean Lee.
Right now it looks like
Woodyard, Haggan, DJ, Dumervil, Larson and Ayers I am comfortable with that since Martindale is the DC and he knows his LB since he was their position coach last year
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Apr 23, 2010 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
LB
Larsen will get a good deserving shot at it..
Bronco fan since 1973 (the day I was born)..
by timmaybronco on Apr 23, 2010 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Ed McCaffrey clone?????
Wide receiver position AND the line are now set. Plus the QB of the future is now in McDaniels hands. Major kudos!!!
If we're ever going to get out of here alive we're going to need some golf shoes.
Great Value with Decker
My only concern is he’s injury prone but like the pick.
oc60
"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our path."
we needed the online help
and WR core we have is older with Llyod, the slot machine, and Gaffney.
Big power blocking Oline to improve on short yardage n holes for our Rb’s, tall WR stealing a page from SD-except the super quick and crafty Royal moving to the slot to get away from press coverage.
Still not Tebow fan, but willing to trust the McX. I’m one of the neckbeard believers…but wild horse just got so many more options.
Bronco Learning Curve
Blocking
seems to be a real emphasis with the picks this year. I’d heard last year that physicality was going to be an emphasis and it seems like they’re carrying that through. I expect us to get bigger and tougher over the next few years.
LB’s still something to be addressed and I might have gone that route sooner but if the philosphy’s going to be defense via ball control I’m OK with that, though.
A Bronco fan in San Diego - where history begins in 2004.
by BroncFanInChargerLand on Apr 23, 2010 8:06 PM MDT reply actions
When he talks he reminds me of Slyvester the Cat
"A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do" Walter Gagenot
"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
LOL
Now that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all night. I knew he reminded me of someone…I just couldn’t place it.
Talk is for Losers and Fools.
by Victim of Love on Apr 23, 2010 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions
+1 this
St. Louis Blues. St. Louis Cardinals. Denver Broncos. Univ of Denver hockey and lacrosse. Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Outlaws lacrosse.
by HockeyHippie on Apr 23, 2010 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I was gone, did we get Decker??
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
What did I miss, did we trade or what??
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Apr 23, 2010 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions
This is the sweetest 3 rd draft in years!
All smart, versatile, tough and best of all, great character players…
I LOVE this pick ===RE MacCaffrey. Yahoooo!
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Apr 23, 2010 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Prior to the start of the 2nd round
Brian Billick mentioned Decker, and compared him to the slot machine, calling him a bigger, faster version of Brandon Stokely. Very Nice
Yeah I know I heard that and told my wife that I hope none of the other teams get him.
I picked Tennant and Decker in the 3rd and I was close…
Like to see that happen in TC
oc60
"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our path."
agree
I felt that way last season until he got hurt. Larsen is a stud and his heart has always been in it.
Bronco fan since 1973 (the day I was born)..
by timmaybronco on Apr 23, 2010 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Could be or...
Haggen or Woodyard. I would like to see Larsen, he just lit people up his rookie year.
BUT remember that he is s Shany guy not McD.
Doesn't matter
Royal, Dumerville, Harris, Clady, Baily all “Shanny” guys too. They’re still here and still stars
Isn't Eric Decker kinda a "Shanny guy"?
His head coach at Minnesota, Tim Brewster, worked for the Broncos under Shanahan.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
Yup, and he won't disappoint
Followed him in college, and always have said HE’S A PLAYER
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Apr 23, 2010 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions
i love the decker pick, love it!
I feel like a make a wish kid. Xmas in April from McX. great draft. I guess chaney is next? Congrats boys, we have reason to celebrate!
Give me impact at center, copmetence at guard and an upgrade at linebacker - sprinkle in strides from having the same system for two years in a row - and I'll show you a contender!
by Alex on Apr 23, 2010 8:18 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
First 5 Picks on Offense
oc60
"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our path."
sounds like a Shanny draft ;)
St. Louis Blues. St. Louis Cardinals. Denver Broncos. Univ of Denver hockey and lacrosse. Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Outlaws lacrosse.
by HockeyHippie on Apr 23, 2010 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions
No,
a Shanny draft would’ve included at least two hideous reaches on defense that bomb.
by BroncosBassist on Apr 23, 2010 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
ILB
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Apr 23, 2010 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions
blount?
if dez bryant is “?”, blount is an “!” very lousy character, constant run-ins with the law. shit attitude. no way.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon" ~Drew Remenda
For some reason I have a feeling Jumbo is going to be a goddamn beast this year. Sharks are going to be tied 1-1 in the series going on the road for game three in the first round, and five minutes into the second he is just going to take over. ~Plank
"He (Iginla) thinks he’s a pretty tough guy, so why not?" ~ Ryan Clowe
by Jay Fin Anderson on Apr 23, 2010 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions
We still need a Return Specialist
oc60
"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our path."
Love the commonality.
All these guys are class acts, leaders, physical tough smart guys.
And they are WINNERS. All of them.
He’s gonna have to wear a different number though. In Denver, I believe number 7 is taken.
McDaniels G-Jacked the shizzat outta the Browns for Brady Quinn. Word!
Potential Picks by Postion...
In no particular order: ILB, OLB, DE, NT, CB and RB.
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agreed
I agree with the priority order, too – depending on bpa since its the later rounds
Give me impact at center, copmetence at guard and an upgrade at linebacker - sprinkle in strides from having the same system for two years in a row - and I'll show you a contender!
by Alex on Apr 23, 2010 8:43 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
McD says no TE
he’s excited about Marquez Branson
by black_knight101 on Apr 23, 2010 8:26 PM MDT reply actions
McD now has his offense pieces - his way
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
Fantastic rounds 1-3 for the Broncos
All offense, which was our huge weakness in 2009. Great picks
A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.
I'm on board big time with what he's doing
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Apr 23, 2010 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions
I can not believe these player are still
available.
1.Everson Griffen
2.Eric Norwood
3. Cory Wootton
4. Cam Thomas
5. Ricky Sapp
6. Calton Mitchell
7. George Selvie-Kid was considered a 1st round pick before last season started lol
8.Matt Tennant
9. Greg Hardy
Man was I wrong about LeGarrette Blount. I thought he would go in the first 4 rounds. I do not see it now with so many people available
I would like to get Cameron Scheffield OLB Troy or O’brien Schofield OLB Wisconson
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 23, 2010 8:33 PM MDT reply actions
I would love to get eric norwood
(he is tghe LB from south carolina right?)
HILLIS...where are you???
Love this pick!!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Love this pick
Dude only dropped like 3 balls his whole college career
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 23, 2010 8:35 PM MDT reply actions
There is going to be some good
college free agents this year.
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 23, 2010 8:36 PM MDT reply actions
OMG I just heard
Jamie Dukes say the Broncos have done a good Job. Did hell just freeze over lol
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 23, 2010 8:47 PM MDT reply actions
Interesting because all I heard was ripping of us Thursday night.
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
LOVE this quote
from the CBS Sports evaluation:
…his outstanding hands, route-running ability and fearlessness going for the ball in a crowd. He’s also an excellent blocker with a team-first attitude.
Few receivers boast the Velcro-like hands Decker possesses. Minnesota quarterbacks have targeted him for 354 passes during his career and he dropped just three in 45 games (0.085%). But, it is his ability to get to the simply impossible throws and what he does once he gets the ball in his hands that separate him from the rest of the pack.
Our new Eddie Mac??? This sounds pretty freakin awesome, folks.
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
Thomas is also a very good Block
so McD pick up two 6’3 WR that are both 215+. Thomas runs under a 4.4 40. Decker is more of a possession WR. They both have GREAT hands and they are both Great blockers. Thomas is a VERY Good Blocker coming from the triple option at GT
by gnarlybroncodude on Apr 23, 2010 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions
wow
hadn’t considered that aspect of his experience, but that makes total sense. McD wasn’t just looking for a trouble-free B Marsh… he wanted a WR who could block like crazy. (Not that BM couldn’t, of course.)
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Apr 23, 2010 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions
BM
wasn’t a shabby blocker but he did miss them sometimes.
I’m actually really interested to see how things pan out in camp and next season. At the moment we’ve got: Royal, Gaffney, Stokley, McKinley, Decker, Thomas, Lloyd and Willis. Assuming we keep 6, I guess the last two get cut out of camp (which is a shame because I enjoyed watching Lloyd in spot duty last year). I wonder what we do with Stokley, whether we keep him for the second slot position or if we perhaps try to trade him to Shanny or Kubes. I love the guy, but it increasingly looks like he’ll be phased out this season or next (I’m guessing McKinley’s the guy they want for the #4 position in future). But I digress…
What I’m interested to know is who will start. For 2 WR sets, I’m guessing it’ll be Eddie and one of Gaffney/Thomas/Decker (most likely Gaffney at this point, but who knows). It’s also a possibility that they see Decker as more ready than Thomas at this point. Either way, in 1-2 years our 3WR set (with Eddie in the slot running the routes Eddie runs…) could be utterly terrifying.
Draft will be remembered
This draft will forever be linked to the Tebow pick, But this may just be the best 3 rounds of drafting I have seen in Denver… no kidding. AND we didnt reach to take a LB yet, this deep draft will have plenty of players on Saturday that can START at LB.
Mortensen reported that Peyton Manning called U of Minn. for Eric Decker
as possible mid-round pick. That’s some endorsement
Last night...
… I gave McX a grade of D, because I didn’t like the value for Tebow…
After tonight, I have shot the draft all the way up to a B or B+… great picks tonight… absolutely fantastic players who fits team needs.
GREAT work by the FO, and the key was that even though they spent a lot on Tebow, they were able to do this because of moving around to maximize value and avoid reaching higher than necessary with the 1st rounders. With all the great potential still on the board, I’d love to still have a 4th… but, definitely can’t complain too much.
This is unbelievable...
But this is an excerpt from a profile piece on Eric Decker from the Broncos website. Out of 354 passes thrown to Decker during his time at Minn, he dropped THREE. 3, yes THREE
sporting news analysis:
Strengths: Has excellent size and strength. Shows great hands to make tough catches all over the field and in traffic. Is intelligent. Finds soft spots in zones. Adjusts well to catch off-target passes. Never stops hustling in routes or as a blocker on the edge. Is outstanding in red-zone situations. It tough.
Weaknesses: Is a possession receiver who lacks the speed to stretch the field. Rarely makes would-be tacklers miss or gain yardage after the catch. Struggles to escape jams. Must improve route-running, making crisper cuts. Is a durability risk after Nov. 4 foot surgery to repair ligaments.
Bottom line: Decker’s draft status is in flux after his foot surgery, the type of injury that can cause his draft value to plummet unless he’s close to 100 percent before the draft. He also was a two-sport star in college and could choose baseball over football. If he sticks with football, he could really blossom by giving the sport his full attention. He has the size and skills to have a fine career as a starter who makes his biggest impact on third down and in the red zone. He is a third-round prospect based on film study, but he will fall to the later rounds if his foot hasn’t healed.
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