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Published on 04/23/2008 at Wed Apr 23 14:29.



Arguments Against Drafting a Wide Receiver

Posted Wed Apr 23rd by

Part Two of today’s series explores why the Denver Broncos should not draft a wide receiver in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.  Enjoy!

I’m not sure if Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert and Samie Parker will all turn into productive players with the Denver Broncos.  Chances are one or two of them won’t have a big impact.  Just the same, chances are good that one of these guys will break out with the Broncos.

And while the Broncos medical staff isn’t always reliable when it comes to player return timetables, it’s almost certain that Brandon Marshall will see the field at some point in the 2008 season, and I’m guessing earlier rather than later.  He’s a playmaker, and the Broncos will need to ensure his future in Denver longterm after this season.

With oft-forgotten playmakers Brandon Stokley and Tony Scheffler sure to get their fair share of catches, how would the Broncos justify adding a wide receiver in the first round?

It’s exam season for me, so a quick apology for the lack of depth on these this week.  But seriously… a WR?  Are you smoking something?

  • Jordan

    The only WR with real upside is Sweed. It seems like all of the other top WR have attitude issues or were one year wonders. The problems with Sweed include injuries, which the Broncos don’t need more of, and he’s not exactly a speed demon. It makes the most sense to pick up a fast WR to stretch the field with Cutler’s throwing power. Better bets would be Eddie Royal in the second round or Dexter Jackson in the fourth.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    I couldn’t agree more Jordan. Good points.