Denver Broncos Discussion - Page 91

Jimmy · 04-12-2011, 08:08 PM

Hey guys- check out this article I wrote for Bleacherreport.com
Admittedly, I do think DeAngelo is a year too old for my liking, and may cost a pretty penny. Still, I think the premium we pay for him is great because
1. We get a great player
2. It takes carries away from Knowshon
Check it out-
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/6...back-8-reasons

njx9 · 04-12-2011, 11:16 PM

sorry man, i'm trying to read it, but the horrific bleacher report format is making it really difficult.

Jimmy · 04-13-2011, 08:34 AM

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sorry man, i'm trying to read it, but the horrific bleacher report format is making it really difficult.

i will admit that the format sucks. maybe next time i wont do the slideshow.
good news is it's only my first article and it's made front page of the broncos section. #winning

Diehard · 04-13-2011, 11:59 AM

There seems to be some buzz that both Arizona and Washington have approached Denver about the #2 pick. Looks like both team wants Gabbert (expecting Carolina to take Newton).

Good for us if true...

Jimmy · 04-13-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Diehard

There seems to be some buzz that both Arizona and Washington have approached Denver about the #2 pick. Looks like both team wants Gabbert (expecting Carolina to take Newton).

Good for us if true...

first off, i feel terrible for carolina. they're going to take a quarterback who is clearly going to be a bust. i don't think i've ever been more certain about a #1 pick not panning out.

second off, im sure every team in the top 5 has gotten several calls, it's just a matter of who chooses to release that to the press.

in denver's case, telling the press that they are getting calls would suggest that like you said, a team is making a move for a quarterback.

it would follow that if a team wanted a quarterback, they would need to leapfrog denver to #1. thus, by saying that they are getting calls, denver is actually increasing the chances to get their selection dareus, peterson, or miller at #2, guaranteed.

or.. they could really want to trade down. i just dont like this speculation.

Diehard · 04-13-2011, 04:11 PM

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or.. they could really want to trade down. i just dont like this speculation.

It's really all there is at this time of year. Until we get to the eve of the draft (which is when we'll start getting some good info), everything that comes out is highly suspect.

The nice thing about the speculation is that it's all good for Denver. Someone trades to #1 to grab a QB? Win - we get our guy on defense. Someone trades with us to grab a QB at #2? Win - we get the picks we need.

njx9 · 04-13-2011, 09:38 PM

i'm assuming, right now, the talk between washington/denver is elway calling in a favor from shanahan. i don't think shanny wants anything to do with gabbert or newton, but is willing to further a trade up rumor to help us do whatever it is we think we're doing.

JBCX · 04-13-2011, 09:44 PM

Hmm. Maybe Shanahan wants to package McNabb with a lower-round pick to move up for Denver's #2 pick.

Jimmy · 04-13-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JBCX

Hmm. Maybe Shanahan wants to package McNabb with a lower-round pick to move up for Denver's #2 pick.

i've been posting here for quite a while i like to think. and that. right there. ^^
may be the most... uninformed post i've ever read.

edit: i really hope you mean their second round pick and not their #2 pick in the first. because that would make you slightly less out of it.

JBCX · 04-14-2011, 03:22 PM

Well, it sounds like a bad deal for Denver, and it probably is, but Elway might be willing to do Shanahan a big favor, if you get my drift.

njx9 · 04-14-2011, 05:36 PM

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Well, it sounds like a bad deal for Denver, and it probably is, but Elway might be willing to do Shanahan a big favor, if you get my drift.

no, he wouldn't. he would lose his job. tomorrow. trading a first for a garbage qb you don't need and a 'lower round pick'? that's ******* ridiculous. that's valuing a guy who got benched during the season as a top 5 pick.

Timbathia · 04-15-2011, 01:11 AM

I am actually now completely sick of reading articles, blogs and everything else about what we will do. I just want the next two weeks to hurry the **** up so we can select someone.

on a side note - how good are the Rockies?

Namy · 04-16-2011, 03:46 PM

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on a side note - how good are the Rockies?

Amazing! Although, Tulo's numbers worry me some. They're almost too good, as in steroids good. But yes, we'll be contending for a world series this year that's for sure (barring any major injuries).

Timbathia · 04-16-2011, 04:26 PM

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Amazing! Although, Tulo's numbers worry me some. They're almost too good, as in steroids good. But yes, we'll be contending for a world series this year that's for sure (barring any major injuries).

It is sad but true that these sorts of things cant help but pop into your head. Just like any cyclist that wins a stage in the tour or any athlete that wins a gold at the olympics - must be drugs.

49erNation85 · 04-19-2011, 07:38 PM

Updated Mock for Final forum mock .Hey guys I'm working on doing a full seven round mock for the final forum mock. Here is who we drafted so far for Denver.

Marcell Dareus DT/Alabama
Stephen Paea DT/Oregon State
Danny Watkins OG/Baylor

Diehard · 04-20-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erNation85

Updated Mock for Final forum mock .Hey guys I'm working on doing a full seven round mock for the final forum mock. Here is who we drafted so far for Denver.

Marcell Dareus DT/Alabama
Stephen Paea DT/Oregon State
Danny Watkins OG/Baylor

Looks good to me.

Diehard · 04-20-2011, 02:28 PM

Did anyone see the Elway/Xanders press conference that was streamed online earlier today?

It was actually pretty interesting and provided a clear picture of the draft process this year.

Of course, they were somewhat guarded about intentions... they spoke highly of all the major prospects. However, it seemed to me that Xanders relaxed a lot when the topic of Patrick Peterson came up and the way they talked about him was a little more personal... like there was a good connection there. Coincidentally, those comments were the only ones related to a top prospect that were *not* subsequently posted on the team's Twitter site. Btw, I don't really believe in coincidences.

Here's my prediction now - we're looking to trade down a few spots (Arizona?) to pick up PP. I'd like that result but it would be costly... costly for me, that is, as I'd definitely have to pick up a Peterson jersey.

njx9 · 04-20-2011, 03:00 PM

i think, if we move down, we're clearly targeting peterson or von miller, but in reverse order (i think miller's ultimately our favorite). if neither were available, i think we'd settle for fairley, which makes me think that we probably have him rated *higher* than dareus, but are seeing his value drop the same way this board seems to expect it to.

Timbathia · 04-20-2011, 10:49 PM

Dropping back to get Miller, PP or Fairley would be fantastic IMO.

Diehard · 04-26-2011, 10:45 PM

http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora

The league's designated ****** has a bunch of stuff up on twitter about Washington trading up to #2 to grab Gabbert. I heard similar rumblings last week. Given the Elway - Shanahan connection, this definitely doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility. Washington would pay a pretty heavy price to make that move.

njx9 · 04-26-2011, 10:49 PM

my only worry is that that likely takes us out of position for any of the guys i want.

Roddoliver · 04-26-2011, 11:11 PM

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http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora

The league's designated ****** has a bunch of stuff up on twitter about Washington trading up to #2 to grab Gabbert. I heard similar rumblings last week. Given the Elway - Shanahan connection, this definitely doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility. Washington would pay a pretty heavy price to make that move.

1) The Redskins have very limited ammo

2) Shanahan is very quiet about his draft intentions especially if he is targeting a franchise QB (remember Jay Cutler?)

A lot of rumors are flying around, hard to believe in this one.

Diehard · 04-27-2011, 10:27 AM

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1) The Redskins have very limited ammo

2) Shanahan is very quiet about his draft intentions especially if he is targeting a franchise QB (remember Jay Cutler?)

Shanny/Broncos - yes, quiet. But the Redskins are quite a different organization.

In a way, Washington's limited ammo is a positive. They are going to have a thin draft in any case:

1 (010)
2 (041)
5 (144)
5 (155)
6 (177)
7 (213)
7 (224)
7 (253)

Essentially, they'd be swapping their 2 top picks for 1, then throwing in some later round stuff as well as future picks (which might be worthless, depending on the whole labor situation works out). Given their generally callous disregard for draft picks, I see this being possible.

SolidGold · 04-27-2011, 12:11 PM

If that rumor is true I think the Broncos could get a quality defensive player at 10 and it would go down as yet another stupid move by the redskins front office.

Diehard · 04-27-2011, 12:51 PM

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If that rumor is true I think the Broncos could get a quality defensive player at 10 and it would go down as yet another stupid move by the redskins front office.

I think Fairley would be the target. That may seem late, but consistent with the other active trade rumor (with Houston, who have pick 11). If you believe the buzz about the Titans going QB in round 1, then Fairley can easily end up in the Broncos hands at 10/11.