Good Morning Broncos Country! I see both of my Mock Draft selections for the Broncos - both here at MHR and over at Mocking the Draft - have created quite a stir. A little background for those who are interested. When I look at a Mock Draft, and who the Broncos might pick in a given situation, I do so in a vacuum. I'm not looking at wild trades, or even trades that make sense. I simply look at the Draft Board and try and fill the biggest need with the best talent available at the time. Sure, Joe Haden was on the board in the MHR Draft when I selected, but I honestly couldn't see the Broncos drafting a DB at #11. I could see the Broncos drafting a LB. It could be McClain, it could be someone else. That's how my thought process works. As for my selection of C Maurkice Pouncey in the MtD Mock, I am really intrigued by Pouncey. Is 11 too high? Maybe, but Pouncey is flying up big boards and is inside the Top-20 in many. Sure, it would be great to be able to trade down and get Pouncey closer to 20-25, but what if the Broncos cannot? The Broncos need a C and will likely draft one. Why not get the best guy on the board who fits what the Broncos want? Pouncey is likely the best interior blocker in the Draft and is used to playing in the spread offense. Again, to me Mocks are fun. I make the picks seriously, taking into account what I believe the Broncos will do. If anything, the wide-array of comments, both for and against my picks, show this Draft is wide-open. Anything can happen. Now that is exciting!
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2010 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 11 - Mocking The Draft
The 2010 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft is underway, with each SB Nation blogger making selections for their respective teams. John Bena, lead blogger at SB Nation's Denver Broncos blog, Mile High Report checks in to make the eighth overall selection in this year's mock. Take it away, sir!
Chaotic first year won't alter Broncos coach McDaniels' approach - The Denver Post
Call him too young to be coaching the Broncos. Criticize his methods. Question whether he is stubbornly principled to a fault.
Paige: New song, dance for Q - The Denver Post
The Mighty Quinn or a mediocre Quinn?
Krieger: Marshall can move if the price is right - The Denver Post
Before proceeding to the weekly Brandon Marshall market update, let's try to clear up this mysterious $9.5 million-a-year contract offer from the Broncos that suddenly became part of the conversation eight months after it allegedly occurred.
Klis: Fans fueled new rule for playoff OT - The Denver Post
A game was played at the NFL owners meetings last week.
Ex-CSU star hit with an arrest - The Denver Post
Authorities said NFL linebacker Joey Porter has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and also is accused of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.
Belichick's tree wilts without Brady - The Denver Post
Three Super Bowl victories, an undefeated regular season and the creation of the NFL's first post-salary cap dynasty. That's all on Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame coaching resume with the New England Patriots. But as his football disciples have discovered, that resume is a one-of-a-kind original, constructed with the aid of a Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady.
Vasher close to reunion with familiar faces in San Diego | National Football Post
But sometime between the scouting combine and 10 days ago, general manager Jerry Angelo did a U-turn and the club released the veteran cornerback. Now, he’s close to rejoining some familiar faces. A source close to Vasher said he is near a deal with the San Diego Chargers.
What they say is not what they mean | National Football Post
With the NFL’s annual meetings ending this week and the trading and drafting season upon us, there are many statements in the news that are said for public consumption but are different than the reality behind them. Here’s another edition of "What they say, what they mean":
Mississippi State pro day takes | National Football Post
A look at two of Mississippi State’s top prospects and their potential at the next level following their pro day performances.
Madden endorses a rookie wage scale | National Football Post
A rookie wage scale is likely to be included whenever the NFL owners and the players' union agree to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Rob Gronkowski has strong workout | National Football Post
University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was sidelined last season with a back injury that required surgery, worked out for NFL executives and scouts today in Arizona after not being able to participate in the NFL scouting combine.
Vince Young: "My leadership has to play a major part" | National Football Post
One year removed from a resurgent season where he regained his starting job, Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young faces new challenges in 2010.
Source: Joe Haden to visit Bengals, Titans | National Football Post
Besides his pending visit with the Cleveland Browns in early April, University of Florida cornerback Joe Haden has at least two other upcoming meetings with NFL teams.
Raiders deny Asomugha trade rumors | National Football Post
Are the Oakland Raiders willing to trade shutdown cornerback Nmandi Asomugha to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire quarterback Donovan McNabb?
Former NFL player Matt Stevens remains in a wheelchair | National Football Post
Former Houston Texans safety Matt Stevens remains bound to a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident three years ago where he broke his spinal cord.
Transition to Baalke starts smoothly for Niners | National Football Post
Trent Baalke took over control of personnel for the San Francisco 49ers with five weeks to go until the NFL draft but there isn’t going to be a radical change in anything being done in the organization now that Scot McCloughan is out.
Bad drafts one reasons Bucs haven't spent cash | National Football Post
Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer says one of the reason his team has not spent money, specifically on its own players, is the organization has not drafted any players worth rewarding.
Report: McNabb's agent says QB, Eagles yet to talk possible deals
As trade rumors continue to swirl around Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, his agent weighed in on recent reports Friday.
Notre Dame's Clausen set to meet with five teams in top 10 of draft
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen has interviews set up with at least five teams picking at the front of the NFL draft, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Cowboys considering switch in the backfield - NFL.com
While the Cowboys have been uncharacteristically quiet this offseason, the backfield situation is worth monitoring over the coming months.
Bears talking Brown-Sims swap with Seahawks? - NFL.com
Speculation that the Bears are looking to move DE Alex Brown continues to ramp up. The latest rumor comes from Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Pompei.
Agent: Lions, 49ers, Bengals express interest in Pacman
At least three teams, -- the Lions, 49ers and Bengals -- have expressed "great interest" in the troubled cornerback, though no signing was imminent, agent Ray Savage told the The Associated Press on Friday.
CB Wilson does best to secure first-round status - NFL.com
A strong performance during Senior Bowl week and a solid NFL Scouting Combine effort helped Boise State CB Kyle Wilson enhance his draft status. He built on the momentum from those workouts with another exceptional outing at the Broncos’ pro day on Friday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell should be feeling pressure to act on the accusations against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger - ESPN
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said this week at the NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Fla., that he'll meet with Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is currently under investigation for sexual assault, at the "appropriate time."
Source: Rumors of Donovan McNabb's possible trade are not influencing Brett Favre - ESPN
Quarterback Brett Favre is aware Donovan McNabb would potentially be an ideal replacement for him as Minnesota's starting quarterback if Favre decides not to return in 2010, according to a prominent Vikings source.
Dallas Cowboys' tent-collapse firm files for bankruptcy in Canada - ESPN Dallas
The parent company of the business that built the Dallas Cowboys practice facility that collapsed in a wind storm last May, injuring a dozen people, has filed for protection from its creditors.
Quarterback Charlie Batch signs 2-year deal to remain with Pittsburgh Steelers - ESPN
Charlie Batch has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a backup quarterback.