Official Denver Broncos Thread

[Runnin with Scissors]

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Here we go, 6th defensive coordinator in 6 years. Dennis Allen is young and will learn from a great defensive coach in Fox. I really didn't envision a big name hire at this position anyway. We shall see.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17188457

[kehlis]

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So it looks like the return to a 4-3 is imminent which I see as a good thing.

What are your thoughts on the draft. I want to see them focus on the interior line, grab a outside LBer or two, and some secondary help.

I think Ayers could be better in his natural role as a 4-3 pass rusher and Dumerville will be back. I hate the way Fairley acts but if the 4-3 is a sure thing, I say take a flyer on him.

A lot of mocks have them taking that CB out of LSU. Do we need to draft a CB with the second pick? I would rather them focus on the front 7.

[Runnin with Scissors]

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If only we had last year's 2nd pick...this year's 2nd doesn't look to have the same impact but I think there are some players that will be valuable.

Man, the Broncos have so many ways to go. I too like the move back to a 4-3 base. With that, do they pass on one of the best corners to come out in some time in Peterson? Do they go with Powers or Fairly whoever is there. Or, how about a small trade down and target a Von Miller (Miller has been getting huge review from Kirwin and Ryan on Moving the Chains and now McShay has him in the top 5) or a Marcel Dareus.

I personally like the idea of trading down, they need more picks. Maybe with an extra 2nd they could look at a TE like a DJ Williams, if he is still there.

Fun times!

[av7]

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They need to address the front 7 as best as they can early on in the draft. I dont like how Fairley has played but if he's there, they need to take him because he can disrupt an offense- not just by sacks but also forcing the opposing QB into rushing a pass , giving the secondary a chance at getting the ball.

Start up front, then work back imo. No matter how good the secondary is, they'll be sitting ducks if its like last year where QBs had all day to throw. The only reason people keep putting Peterson onto the Broncos is the Bailey dilemma.

[Salhus]

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This draft is very front seven heavy. I'm hoping the Panthers don't take Bowers.

As for the switch to 4-3..does that mean D.J. plays weakside backer or does he play middle? If I remember right, wasn't he on the outside that one year he was at the top of the tackling charts?

[av7]

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Joe Mays, he's going to be my breakout player for the next season. For whatever reason, he's always around the ball no matter what and it seems like he's in every single tackle.

[Runnin with Scissors]

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Gotta love Joe Mays. Wise move picking this kid up. McD said they loved how he torched them the previous year on ST when they played Philly. I could see him at Mike, Williams and Haggan outside, though Woody Paige is projecting Williams in the middle, which I don't see.

I totally agree with anyone who argues that the focus should be on the front 7. I have been crying for that for the last several drafts, like everyone else. If they stay at 2, I don' t think they can go wrong with Bowers or Fairly.

I truly believe in the process that is being put into place with the new regime. I think this will be the best draft in quite a few years.

And yeah Peterson is being mentioned simply because of the possible departure of Bailey. Of course last year everyone had the Broncos picking a WR to replace Brandon Marshall (different regime, I know).

[av7]

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Packers in the Super Bowl made me remember this from when they played the Broncos. Also the McCaffrey block came up too

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Eddie Royal had hip surgery, 6 month rehab

[av7]

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Thomas tore his achilles, he's like Moreno 2.0. New and improved to bring injuries to your favorite team!

[Chaos81]

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Thomas tore his achilles, he's like Moreno 2.0. New and improved to bring injuries to your favorite team!

Well one bright side about a lockout is he wouldn't have to miss any playing time.

[av7]

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Well one bright side about a lockout is he wouldn't have to miss any playing time.

The offense is well adapted to playing without him and Moreno too so its not a huge loss, just a waste of time and money at this point

[av7]

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Tebow discussion

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...?module=HP_cp2

The Denver Broncos own the second overall pick in the draft and have many holes to fill. Picking defensive talent has never been a strongpoint of the organization, and there will be a huge push to fix a unit that ranked at the bottom of the league statistically. However, the toughest question Denver must answer is its long-term solution at quarterback.

Tim Tebow, a first-round pick last year, was not selected by new coach John Fox. Most members of the Broncos who were there when the Tebow pick was made are looking to distance themselves from the choice, which is a classic way for things to operate in the NFL.

Last year, no one associated with the Broncos complained about the Tebow pick, thinking they were being loyal to the head coach, when in reality, not voicing an opinion or pretending you like a player is the highest form of disloyalty and disservice.

So Tebow is a man without much support in Denver, making quarterback a huge need. Can the Broncos be so focused on defense that they ignore an NFL team's most essential position? Or will they feel like Kyle Orton can manage the game well enough to allow them to replenish the defense, something near and dear to Fox's heart?

After ranking 32nd in overall defense, 31st against the run and 25th vs. the pass, Denver is switching back to a 4-3 scheme. In reality, the Broncos played that package in almost half of their games. Their best pass rusher, Elvis Dumervil, missed all of last season with a torn pectoral muscle. He will move from linebacker to end, but the Broncos will still be looking to enhance their defensive front.

The Broncos need to decide where outside linebacker Robert Ayers fits in the new scheme, as he was their best front-seven player when healthy (he missed five games in 2010). Ayers is not perfect, but he does play with power, something few Broncos can do.

With Fox being the most experienced football man in the building, I would expect the Broncos to strengthen his area of expertise with most of their draft picks and leave the quarterback question alone

I personally dont put much weight into anything Lombardi says

[Chaos81]

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They should pick Cam Newton. Imagine a backfield of Newton and Tebow.

[kehlis]

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Tebow discussion

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...?module=HP_cp2



I personally dont put much weight into anything Lombardi says

LOL, no one can ask a question no one else is asking and then shoot it down in an article like Lombardi can.


On another note, signing Champ is huge and to be honest, not something I really expected and at a certain level gives me a glimmer of hope for the near future.

We know he loves Denver but we also know he wants to win before retiring, Fox and Elway must have said something to convince him it isn't too far fetched to believe the team can be successful in the next 4 years.

[av7]

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LOL, no one can ask a question no one else is asking and then shoot it down in an article like Lombardi can.


On another note, signing Champ is huge and to be honest, not something I really expected and at a certain level gives me a glimmer of hope for the near future.

We know he loves Denver but we also know he wants to win before retiring, Fox and Elway must have said something to convince him it isn't too far fetched to believe the team can be successful in the next 4 years.

I wasn't expecting it at all, I expected him to test the market. Broncos can focus off of Peterson now and go in a different direction for the 2nd overall (hoping Panthers pass on Fairley, Broncos could really really really use him)

I'm somewhat excited to see if DeAngelo Williams will come to Denver.

They should pick Cam Newton. Imagine a backfield of Newton and Tebow.

If McDaniels was still around, I could totally see that happening. He did trade up so he could get a nickel corner and a goalline TE