I didn’t used to be much of an NFL Draft “watcher”. I would just listen to the news that night and see who the Broncos picked up (and who was the #1 pick that year). Fantasy Football has changed all of that. I am now a big fan of draft day…and I hope to be able to watch at least most of the first day this Saturday. I love the startegy and all of the “guessing” and predicting that happens before draft day.
Thanks to “Cutler-gate” the Broncos now have two…count them, two…first round draft picks: #12 and #18. They also have five picks within the first 84…the first time in franchise history on both accounts. So who will the Broncos pick up? Are they going to trade up and take Sanchez? Are they going to trade down? Will the stand pat? Here is my prediction…
First, I do not think they are going to move up to take Sanchez. One one hand, I think McD thinks he can groom one of the QBs he already has. One the second hand, they are being way to vocal about their interested to actually be interested (this is the ultimate poker game…and you can’t trust anything being said or done this month). On the third hand (I don’t’ know where the third hand comes from), if they pick a QB instead of defense I might just drive down to Dove Valley myself and TP the place!
I am predicting defense, defense, defense with both of these top two picks. I would LOVE for them to get B.J. Raji but I just don’t think he will be there at #12 (but if he is…Merry Christmas!). I wouldn’t even mind if they traded up as far as #8 to grab Raji (but he may not be there then either). So who do I like? I like a lot of players, but here are my predictions…well see how they pan out come Saturday…
#12: Tyson Jackson, DE from LSU
#18: Ron Brace, DT from Boston College
Anything close to this (i.e.: two good defensive players) will make me very happy. Anything offensive and I will just shake my head and join the “Does McDaniels Know What He’s Doing?” crowd. One thing is for sure…it’s gonna be fun to watch!
How about you? Any predictions of your own? Do share…
Post Tags: B.J. Raji, Broncos, Josh McDaniels, NFL Draft, Ron Brace, Tyson Jackson
Safe picks, for sure. Jackson may not be there at 12 either.
I’d prefer defensive picks but with this many picks – I wouldn’t hesitate to draft Sanchez or Crabtree if they fell that far. I wouldn’t trade up to get them though either. IF past drafts have taught us anything – someone that is now forecasted in the top 10 will fall. That’s the one Denver should pick.
Pittsburgh wasn’t looking for a QB when Rothlesburger landed in their lap, neither was Green Bay when Aaron Rodgers did.
At some point, Denver ought to draft a WR because I don’t think Marshall is going to stay out of trouble and if a stud is sitting there at 18 – grab ‘em.
Can’t wait for Saturday. Spring sports are killing me.
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