Arguments Against Drafting a Cornerback

Part two of today’s series focuses on the reasons why the Denver Broncos should not select a cornerback in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Enjoy.

The Broncos have a lot of talent at the cornerback position. I already broke that down in the first post, so I won’t get too repetitive, but the fact remains that cornerback is way down near the bottom as far as pure “need” is concerned.

Where would the new guy fit in the scheme of things? Obviously we’d want this guy to contribute to the return game, so he’d see playing time there. Would the rookie replace Dre Bly in the lineup? Can we afford to have either contract sitting the bench?

Finances are a big part of this decision, too.  The Broncos already have a ton of money tied up in the cornerback position – is it feasible, financially, that they add the 12th overall pick’s contract to the lot? I tend to think not.

In the end, it’s doubtful the Broncos would take a cornerback in the first round. The roster is already well set, and the finances behind the move would be really difficult for Denver to get over. Again, they have greater needs elsewhere, and addressing the trenches in the first round would help the Broncos a lot more than adding another corner.