Mile High Report Poll of the Week for June 26, 2011
by Topher Doll on Jun 26, 2011 2:00 PM MDT
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PrintSo I was pretty happy with learning even more about members here and how long they've followed the Broncos. Got a lot of great responses. One of the biggest things talked about in the comments had to with not only how long they'd been fans, but also what memories caused them to become Bronco fans, or who in their life helped them see the light. So without further ado, lets get to the table:
| Answer: | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Born to bleed Orange and Blue | 140 | 73% |
| Faithful convert | 47 | 25% |
| Still testing the waters | 3 | 2% |
| Broncos? I think I'm on the wrong site | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 190 | 100% |
I was also very happy to note that 100% of respondents at least had some interesting in the Broncos, and that 98% were loyal fans, which always makes me happy. So with a quarter of Mile High Report members converts to the faith, and 73% either born to the Broncos, or joining at a young age, I think it's a good balance.
So with last week behind us, lets get to this week.
So this past week there has been a lot of good news in reference to CBA talks and the upcoming free agency, and so with that in mind, I wanted to get a feel for what you fellow Bronco fans thought our biggest need was when free agency starts up again?
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I don't think this is a need poll
I suggest us doing a poll with some DT options in Free Agency… what do you think about this?
I bleed Orange & Blue.
DT is a big need, but weakness there can be masked by a strong LB
Or exploited by a weak LB.
Looking at who might be available in FA, I think we’re better off trying to strengthen our LB corps – but yeah, DT is still our biggest need.
How many rookie linebackers are upgrades?
Von Miller maybe…Irving, ask me again two years from now. :)
Let's see, rookie LB's who started and made a difference....
Randy Gradishar Bob Swenson
Clay Matthews & Brad Jones
Lawrence Taylor, Gary Reasons and Harry Carson
Mike Croel
Chip Myrtle, Dave Washington, Carl Cunningham, John Huard, Tom Graham
We need DL to keep the LB’s and DB’s free to make plays.
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by IgorBStrange on Jun 26, 2011 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Those names you listed are Pro Bowlers and Hall of Famers
Miller might be an instant upgraded, but Irving is a long way from being anywhere near a comparison with those names.
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Question asked and answered
Maybe Irving will be a pleasant surprise?
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by Sean in Pa. on Jun 26, 2011 11:09 PM MDT up reply actions
You make a key point
I do think our LB’s played much better than most people think last season, but it didn’t show because our defensive line struggled so much. I’m hoping that with even better linebackers and hopefully a new DT will help those issues.
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Do we have reliable stats on that?
Did the front four (on running plays) make the back seven look bad, or vice versa? Does the way we drafted (three linebackers, two safeties, no defensive tackles) suggest how EFX would answer that question, or is it just that just the way the chips fell? A related question: Are our holdover linemen (esp. if Bannan is brought back, which I think he will be) more suited to a 4-3 or a 3-4?
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I don't have any personally
But sites like Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders both rank our LB’s pretty high, especially DJ Williams. As for who will make the transition to the 4-3, I think Bannan would make the change well, but I’m still not sure if we bring him back or not, though I do think it would be good if he came back.
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by Topher Doll on Jun 27, 2011 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow, how did I miss that post?
Well, I just entered my comment.
Anyway, for this week, the only real hole now is at DT, IMO. Far and away the most urgent need.
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Hey, as long as you get to answer the poll
I suppose it doesn’t matter when you do it.
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Defensive Tackle
and it’s not even close.
We have 1 DT on the roster: Kevin Vickerson.
We have a couple other guys who have never played before so I’m not really counting them.
If we don’t get a DT in free agency, we won’t win more then 3 games.
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Isn't Marcus Thomas on the roster?
Or are you considering him gone in FA? Regardless, you’re right. We need at least one DT in FA, although I also think we’ll be bringing Bannan back. If I recall correctly Fox or one of the other coaches hinted as much.
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DT and get Mebane right away.
His worth signing to a big contract. His young and just entering his prime. Just check out this highlight tape. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKue90I5_0Y It’s impressive watching him run down a WR that had a 5 yard head start.
To me, Mebane would be like getting Trevor Pryce back, but I think Mebane is faster both getting off the ball and just pure speed. His only 25/26 years old. We’re talking about a guy that would anchor the d-line for years. I believe his tendered with a 3rd round pick, but I’d give up a second round pick for this guy in a heart beat. Also, I’d take him over Marcell Dareus or any other DT that the broncos could have drafted in this last year’s draft.
by tiderfootball09 on Jun 26, 2011 6:31 PM MDT reply actions
DT, which sucks because this DT free agent class is pretty weak.
RB is a distant #2, but this should be a banner UFA crop of RBs so I’m glad we didn’t draft one. Should be able to sign a stud RB to help or take carries from Moreno.
We’re screwed at DT for 2011.
The Lockout bores me.
Finding a 'great' DT in free agency is like standing straight up and peeing in a beer bottle setting on the floor...
Teams that have great DTs are less likely to let them go…Geez, my head still hurts from Shanny letting trevor Pryce go…Mmm. But, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. Mebane, Cofield and Soliai are at the top of the list. Soliai is a franchised player I believe and would cost us a pretty penny, but how about one of the others?
I like you feel we can find some help in UFA at RB…Giving DeAngelo Williams an astronomical contract would not make any sense to me…
The competition for Cofield will be intense and he’s not even that good.
When Mebane and Cofield are names that get everyone in Bronco Nation excited, you know its past time to spend a 1st round pick and then another at DT.
The Lockout bores me.
I totally Agree McGeorge
EFX will not break the bank for Mebane or Coefield , they may be in the hunt but will drop out when the price gets to high . I think they will sign some players that won’t excite you much but will do a better than average job and then build the line thru the draft .
by ultraclassic04 on Jun 27, 2011 7:41 AM MDT up reply actions
DT for sure
Bring back the Orange!
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Most lopsided poll in MHR history? ;-)
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by Sean in Pa. on Jun 26, 2011 11:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Pretty dang close
Guess we know where fans stand on this topic, which is what I was looking for, so thanks to everyone who responds to these polls
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by Topher Doll on Jun 26, 2011 11:12 PM MDT up reply actions
I'd get
one stud free agent. Cullin Jenkins should be the main priority, if we cant get him, we should shoot for a suitable DT for less and snag Deangelo Williams at RB. But if I had to choose one Jenkins would be it.
DT is a huge need but nobody uas commented yet about RB.
If were turning back to hardnosed football our current oline and Moreno will be decent but not the punch you can count on in the fourth quarter. The need at RB is even bigger now that the league knows weve got QBs that can get it done and WRs with talent to be feared. We need a power compliment to go with Moreno to have a complete offense. We’ve overhauled the defence plenty for one season. I say we spend the big bucks getting a dominant RB and get some stopgap DTs this year. Those are guys that you have to draft and keep. We couldnt get them this year, but Fox will have time to target some once in a decade DLmen over the next two years. Hes too wise to get himself bumped as quick as McDaniels did. Be patient, lets spend wisely and go for RB in FA and stick to building our defence through the draft.
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by Alexander Wall on Jun 26, 2011 11:44 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
+1
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by JChase8410 on Jun 27, 2011 1:12 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Indeed you did Sir.
Its a lot harder to catch everything when im browsing MHR from my mobile, which is most of the time these days. But now I see it. I agree with you McGeorge, this years FA DT class is horrible (as most years are). Those are guys we’ve got to draft, we didn’t this year, but Fox has time. As I said above he just isn’t young and foolish enough to get himself fired as fast as McDaniels. He’ll have time to draft some studs up front. What RB are you liking the most this year out of FA?
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by Alexander Wall on Jun 28, 2011 4:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Defensive Tackle is obvious
Defensive tackle is the #1 need although running back and a second corner back back are two other areas of extreme need . Running back and D Tackle almost everyone see’s as a need . But at the corner position is very suspect with Goody’s injury problems and age is a factor also and then the availability of Cox is a big question . We know he will be suspended for some games at the very least this season .
I don't know...
We definitely don’t have depth, but most teams don’t have a Champ Bailey on the other side either. Having a stud corner opposite Champ would make a pretty epic CB tandem, those are few and far between throughout NFL history. The teams that had them usually were lacking on the other side of the ball or at other defensive positions. I agree we don’t have much depth, but I would be okay (I wouldn’t like it, but it would be doable) if Syd’Quan had to start opposite Champ. He’s got quickness and burst. If we can get the pass rush that we’re hoping for, the kid shouldn’t need to be performing stellar man coverage for 4+ seconds. I agree that CB depth is weak for us, but with a hopefully much-improved pass rush, it won’t be as noticeable as a pourous front four will be when people run on us. Im really hoping the depth at Safety will keep things from blowing up on us in the back end. Though it will be a hard nose grinding game with teams forcing the run because they may get 4 yards a carry on us. I’m just hoping whoever we plug in at DL will be able to keep our LBs clean, which looks like a strength for us this year.
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by Alexander Wall on Jun 28, 2011 4:35 AM MDT up reply actions
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