Comments on: Mike Nolan Wants Defense this Draft

By: 2009 Denver Broncos Draft Needs | NFL Mock Draft

2009 Denver Broncos Draft Needs | NFL Mock Draft — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:49:49 +0000

[...] the top contenders for the starting spot. Running back by committee can be expected. According to Bronco Talk, Denver’s defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan, wants to focus on defense in the 2009 NFL draft, [...]

By: Jack Jones

Jack Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:42:42 +0000

I honestly couldn’t agree more with Nolan. I think 4 of Denver’s top 5 most crucial position needs this year come on the defensive side of the ball. When is the last time the Broncos had a great pass-rusher? I feel like they need to remedy that gap immediately.

By: Tom9798

Tom9798 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:40:16 +0000

I’m going to throw a curve ball here . . . . stay with me until I’m done . . . I want nothing more than Cutler to stay with the Bronco’s . . . but let’s hypothetically say that it is not going to happen . . . .

Rationale: . . . Jay asked to be traded . . . it has been a hundred years since Jay has responded . . . . he is not working out with his team-mates in off-season . . . he is not learning the new offensive system . . . he does not answer Pat Bowlen’s phone calls . . .

Now if you did not answer your boss’s phone calls . . . maybe your boss would call you an “unhappy camper.” . . . . or maybe he’d trade you . . .

McD has put on the three-ring-circus for the media with the jersey and all but he is not feeling the love . . . no kidding . . .

You want this settled before the draft. Period. if you’re going to trade Jay . . . there is only one team to trade him to . . . and you don’t need his permission . . . that is Detroit. .

Rationale: . . . Detroit has the 1st, and 20th in the first round . . . and the 1st (33) in the second round . . .

The Bronco’s trade Cutler, Scheffler, and Stokley to the Lions for the 1st, 20th and 33rd . . . now the Lion’s offense has just improved 200%. . . Bus Cook is thrilled and he will convince Jay that he is thrilled also . . . they will turn around an 0-16 team to a contender . . . Miami did it last year . . . an abstract plus is that Jay is in the NFC . . .

That gives the Bronco’s the 1st, 12th, 20th, and 33rd draft picks . . . I’ll bet you’re starting to salivate now . . . but it get’s better . . .

You offer the Ram’s Ryan Harris at tackle and the 12th and 20th draft pick, two first rounders, for their number 2 draft pick . . . .

Now the Bronco’s have the 1st, 2nd, and 33rd pick . . .

To answer the obvious . . . I’d give the ball to Chris Simms . . . I know he’s not Cutler . . . but he’s with his teammates in offseason . . . he’s learning the new offense . . . he wants to be the first father and son to win a superbowl . . . need any more motivation? . . . he could be the plug-and-play QB that McD wants and he is already there . . . with a ton of offensive weapons . . .

Who would you pick? . . . . Ragi? . . Orakpo? . . . Jackson? . . . Curry? . . . you really could build our defense for the future . . .

Obviously the Bronco’s could throw the whole draft into another realm of reality . . . .

What do you think? . . . I’ll paste this onto the other blogs to get some reaction . . . no hippy lettuce or left-handed smokes here . . . just Fat Tire and Hornitos . . . T

By: Tom9798

Tom9798 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:55:59 +0000

JRODZ . . .at blog #3 . . . ryan mcbroncofan . . . at blog #8 . . . .
JRODZ . . . you are right on and if I could combine with ryan you have both closed it . . . . ryan . . . your comment . . “candide – you are losin it. stop drinking from the sink.” . . . . sent me laughing to the Library . . . . T

By: myerda00

myerda00 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:23:39 +0000

Speaking of the Wonderlic score of 41 for Mr. Barnes. This guy is very exceptional because 50 is the max.
McDaniels and Xanders always talks about smart players and they seem to use the Wonderlic score.
Early mock’s had Denver taking Rey Maualuga but none since the combine, probably due to him not being in shape and his very low Wonderlic score.

By: myerda00

myerda00 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:38:33 +0000

I love young players on the DL. Rotate two or three if need be. I do not like giving up a #2 for a bu (Gabe Watson). Ron Brace (BC) should be there at #48. I also think that Chris Baker (Hampton) will be there at #78. Also there are NT’s that could develope. Here is my list:
Oghobaase(Duke)- 6-6, 310 pounds. His body fat is very low, that’s muscle and size. A run stuffer if there ever was one.
Scott(Clemson) 6-4 315 a giant who works his butt off.
Abdallah(Ohio) Big, fast, great numbers.
Dixon(Miami) A beast in the center of the line, weighs 328; 6-3.

By: kerry

kerry — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:50:59 +0000

ok Raji has to be the pick. if not him then Tyson Jackson in the first and Ron Brace in the second. and seriously people please do some research about Aaron Maybin. the guy is a one year wonder and his playing weight is 234 pounds. he will get mauled by a bigger O-linemen. if we want a light weight fast guy to rush the QB, we already have Jarvis Moss and Wesley Woodyard. Maybin is a bum and his stock is slipping drastically. the pick has to be Raji or Jackson. McDaniels stated on the DP today that he wants bigger D-linemen. not small guys like Maybin.

By: the decider13

the decider13 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:03:53 +0000

Raji is a must have player…I would definately support a trade up to get him if they don’t think that he will be available. If he gets snatched up…Tyson Jackson, Everette and Malcolm are all worth the 12 pick. Maybin might be ok, he seems like a great pass rusher. Barwin would be fine in the 3rd.

By: JRODZ

JRODZ — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:39:50 +0000

Yes: The Cardinals extended a second-round tender ($1.545 million) to restricted free agent NT Gabe Watson.
Watson played extensively in 2008, but never passed Bryan Robinson on the depth chart. With few inspiring 3-4 nose tackles in this year’s draft, Watson could draw some interest. He’d cost a second-round pick and a contract.

By: WhidbeyBronco

WhidbeyBronco — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:32:07 +0000

Is Watson said to be available?