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Draft Trends: AFC West

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Since 2001, the Broncos have spent 34.2% of their total draft picks on quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. If you’re counting along at home, that’s only five fewer players than the team has taken from the entire defensive side of the football! Take note that Denver has selected more centers (7) and guards (5) than they have linebackers (3). With an overemphasis on skill players, it is no wonder the Denver Broncos have been an utter embarrassment in the trenches for more than 6 years. Could 2011 be the year that the trend comes to a halt?