Draft 2011

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Top players to look at for our team needs IMO.

DaQuan BowersHt/Wt: 6-4/280 lbs
Position: DE
School: Clemson
Class: Junior

Nick Fairley
Ht/Wt: 6-5/300 lbs
Position: DE/DT
School: Auburn
Class: Junior

Patrick Peterson
Ht/Wt: 6-1/211 lbs
Position: CB
School: LSU
Class: Junior


Von Miller
Ht/Wt: 6-3/240 lbs
Position: DE/OLB
School: Texas A&M
Class: Senior

Robert Quinn
Ht/Wt: 6-5/260 lbs
Position: DE
School: North Carolina
Class: Junior

I really think were going to end up with Bowers.

[Pharmcat]

bowers or fairley, dont matter, they will help big time

but its gonna take time for this team to recover from the many blunders of mcdaniels

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I love the pick of Von Miller!

[Pharmcat]

nice pick

they should go defense on all their picks

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We have two picks tonight in round 2,and one in round 3,players that might help.

By taking Von Miller I'm not sure we would still have a need for Da"Quan Bowers but why not add depth to a defence that needs alot of help,Aaron Williams CB from Texas would be a nice pick up,and we could also look at Stephen Paea DT from Oregon State,TE Kyle Rudolph from Notre Dame,and it wouldnt hurt to look at some RB's in the late rounds.

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Denver (from San Fransico) Rahim Moore S UCLA
What he brings: Moore has excellent instincts and recognition skills in coverage. He reads quarterbacks, gets good jumps, attacks the ball and shows good ball skills. He is undersized but solid against the run, taking sound angles and wrapping up well in space. He was much more productive in 2009 than 2010. He is not an elite prospect but projects as a solid starter.
How he fits: Safety was a huge need for the Broncos entering the draft. Offenses have really attacked this defense in the deep middle of the field and veteran Brian Dawkins lacks range at this stage of his career, while Renaldo Hill doesn?t make enough plays and young Darcel McBath always seems to be hurt. Moore will hopefully be the ball-hawking player who can sit in the middle of the field and make game-changing plays.
14(46) Denver (from Miami) Orlando Franklin OG Miami (FL)
What he brings: Franklin has a massive frame, excellent strength and a nasty disposition. He has experience at both guard and tackle, but he was exposed at times by quicker rushers off the edge because of a lack of elite athleticism. He is a better fit at guard, where he can use his short-area quickness and strong inline power base to his advantage. His versatility is also an asset in the NFL.
How he fits: His versatility may be his biggest asset because he can play inside or outside, as he did in college. RT Ryan Harris is a potential free agent and both starting OGs Zane Beadles and Chris Kuper are decent but Beadles was really up and down as a rookie, while Kuper was very steady. Depth is nonexistent on this OL and Franklin could get a shot as a starter at RT or LG in all likelihood.

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Denver Von Miller OLB Texas A&M
What he brings: Miller is the best edge rusher in this class. He has elite burst to turn the corner and impressive flexibility to bend back inside, and he closes on the quarterback in a flash. Miller has active hands to keep blockers off his frame, he can set blockers up inside and counter inside. He has some trouble against the run at times, but he has the toughness and upper-body strength to set the edge against tight ends. He also has the versatility to drop into coverage or rush from a two- or three-point stance, and he showed at the Senior Bowl that he is athletic enough to hold up in space.

How he fits: Fixing the defense is the top priority for John Elway and the Broncos were last in sacks a year ago with only 23. What is interesting is that they are making the transition from the 4-3 to the 3-4 and now have two undersized pass-rushers in Elvis Dumervil and Miller. Look for Miller to play OLB on first and second down because he can drop into coverage, but his best attribute may be in the Broncos' nickel package as an upfield rusher off the edge. Much like the New York Giants, this gives them some interesting versatility in their up front pass rush.

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Denver Nate Irving ILB North Carolina State
What he brings: Irving is instinctive and makes a quick diagnosis, showing a nose for the ball and above-average range. However, he is not a great athlete in terms of change-of-direction skills and could be a liability in coverage on occasion. Irving showed courage and mental toughness bouncing back from a near-fatal car accident two years ago and is not the same player he was before the accident.

How he fits: The Broncos have struggled in the 3-4 scheme and under John Fox they will likely go back to a 4-3 look, which fits their personnel. They have a lot of bodies at MLB but their best guy, Mario Haggan, was forced to play outside when Elvis Dumervil went down. So the question is, will Haggan play inside or outside? If Irving can step in and assume the role inside it gives them a lot of versatility.

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Bill Parcells said that Irving would have been a first-rounder if it wasn't for the accident. He could be our MLB, with Von at SLB and D.J. at WLB.

Rahim Moore also could be our starting FS. The only guy that could be a total bomb from the first two days is Franklin. I have heard a lot of bad things about him.