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Shanahan Takes the Mic Shortly
2008-04-25 18:00:00
Mike Shanahan will be addressing the media in his pre-draft presser in approximately 15 minutes (10:15 MDT).  You can watch it live at that time by visiting the Denver Broncos official site here. Of course, Shanahan is the last man in the NFL who would give anyone a clue as to his draft plans.  Even so, ...
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Broncos? Draft Fate Tied to Matt Ryan?s
2008-04-25 17:30:00
The Denver Broncos could see a slew of different options at 12 depending on how the first eleven picks pan out, but one things for certain: where Boston College QB Matt Ryan falls will have a bigger effect on their options than just about anything else. There are thought to be three to four teams ahead ...
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Brett Favre Bravely Faces Madden Curse
2008-04-25 17:05:00
I mean, if there was a guy who could break the Madden curse, it would be Brett Favre . But I don’t know. I wouldn’t stray too close to the front of my tractor there, Brett. Pic by Awful Announcing
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Daily Links - The Day Before the 2008 Denver Broncos Draft
2008-04-25 16:25:00
For those fans clamoring for a youth movement on the defensive line the past few years: OK.  You got it.  [Denver Post] The Broncos are rumored to be happy to draft any of the 3 top tackles left.  [Denver Post] I’m convinced the Bill Williamson reads BroncoTalk.  What do you think?  [ESPN] Mike Klis‘ mock has us taking ...
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Last Chance to Vote on Each Position!
2008-04-25 15:30:00
The polls all close at 3PM EST today (1 PM Denver time)… here are links to each poll so you can let your voice be heard! If you missed a day, don’t worry, they’re all right here, along with approval ratings current at the time of this posting. Defensive End (23% Approval) Running back (47% Approval) Defensive Tackle ...
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SPEAK UP: Safety in Round One?
2008-04-25 13:03:00
Should the Denver Broncos take a safety in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft? We’ve given you the reasons they should… we’ve also given you reasons they shouldn’t…. now you tell us! Vote by taking the jump or using the upper left sidebar. FULL REPORT ON ALL POSITIONS LATER TODAY!! Note: There is a poll embedded within ...
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Arguments Against Drafting a Safety
2008-04-25 02:00:00
Part two of today’s series explores why the Denver Broncos should not select a safety in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.  Enjoy! The Broncos have 4.5 safeties on the roster right now.  John Lynch , Marquand Manuel, Marlon McCree, Hamza Abdullah, and half-safety half-blogger Domonique Foxworth.  That’s pretty well stacked for a 53-man roster.  ...
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Draft Prospect Video - ILB Jordon Dizon
2008-04-25 00:35:00
As draft day approaches, BroncoTalk will be giving you game tape highlights of some of the bigger (and smaller) names around the draft.  Looking at another player further down the board brings us this prospect. Today?s installment is the home state Inside/Middle Linebacker from Colorado Jordon Dizon. As usual the first video is Sports Illustrated’s ...
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Arguments for Drafting a Safety
2008-04-24 23:30:00
Today’s the last day for the BroncoTalk Draft Breakdowns, and we’re tackling safeties today (instead of the other way around. No, it never gets old). We’ll tell you why the Broncos should draft one in the first round, why they shouldn’t, then leave it up to you in the poll. Enjoy! The Denver ...
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Broncos Trade for Jets DT Dewayne Robertson Finally Complete
2008-04-24 22:23:00
Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that the long, long, long negotiated trade for Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson is finally a done deal. Reported compensation is an undisclosed 2009 conditional draft pick or picks Finally , this is behind us. I’m really interested to hear what the picks are exactly.
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Daily Links - Getting Ready for the Draft
2008-04-24 21:43:00
The Denver Broncos have released information to get you ready for the 2008 NFL draft - check it out at the official site.  [DenverBroncos.com] Broncos draft pick order quick reference.  [The Beat] Are Chris Williams and Jeff Otah slipping down draft boards?  [Rocky Mountain Fever] Woody Paige would like to trade down and take Kentwan Balmer.  OK.  [Denver ...
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Draft Prospect Video - OT Gosder Cherilus
2008-04-24 16:38:00
As draft day approaches, BroncoTalk will be giving you game tape highlights of some of the bigger (and smaller) names around the draft. Today?s installment is the rising offensive tackle on draft boards with the funny name: Boston College Tackle Gosder Cherilus *Note: there will be two prospect videos today to make up for the lack ...
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Jared Allen Trade Gives Chiefs the Power to Move Up?
2008-04-24 03:07:00
I can just see it now… the draft is falling perfectly into place for the Broncos to select my guy, Ryan Clady. Boston College QB Matt Ryan falls to the Ravens, who are the most likely to take Clady. It’s a straight shot from there through Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Buffalo. We’re ...
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SPEAK UP: Wide Receiver in Round One?
2008-04-24 00:00:00
Should the Denver Broncos select a wide receiver in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft? We’ve given you the reasons they should… we’ve also told you why they shouldn’t… now you tell us. Because of a poll error, please use the sidebar version on the upper left, or click through after the jump to vote. Tomorrow’s ...
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Arguments Against Drafting a Wide Receiver
2008-04-23 23:29:00
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 ...
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Arguments for Drafting a Wide Receiver
2008-04-23 22:49:00
It’s amazing… two weeks ago, drafting a wide receiver in the first round was a “hot topic” among Broncos fans. I intentionally scheduled this discussion for near last for that reason. Needless to say, recent developments have rendered the conversation a little less engaging. But carry on I shall! There isn’t a flashier ...
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Daily Links - Home Sweet Home
2008-04-23 18:02:00
Domonique Foxworth is excited about returning to the cornerback position. [DenverBroncos.com] Wait… this is news? [Denver Post] Jim Armstrong points out that making solid choices in the later rounds can be just as important as the first round choice. I just like this article because it looks like Mike Shanahan is either trying ...
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Vikings Take Jared Allen out of the AFC West
2008-04-23 07:14:00
And for that, we give a hearty “Thank you,” Minnesota.  Jared Allen has moved on to greener pastures (and a much, much fatter wallet) after the Vikings struck a deal with KC for three 2008 draft picks.  They gave Kansas City the 17th overall selection, as well as their two third rounders (with one of ...
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Draft Prospect Video - HB Jonathan Stewart
2008-04-23 06:19:00
As draft day approaches, BroncoTalk will be giving you game tape highlights of some of the bigger (and smaller) names around the draft. Today?s installment: Oregon Ducks halfback Jonathan Stewart . The first video is the Sports Illustrated highlight reel on Stewart with overview. The second video shows his tackle breaking ability. The third ...
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Getting the Best Available Player
2008-04-23 05:02:00
“We will draft the best players that are available and I know the coaches and the scouts give a lot of thought to different positions, but basically we’ll take the best player available.” — Pat Bowlen I can’t really claim to be a draft expert — heck, I know less than 10 of the available draft picks this year. So, instead of talking about any specific players that Denver might be interested in, I would rather focus for a second on the philosophy of drafting. NEED vs BEST AVAILABLE I think we can all agree that Bill Walsh was a fairly brilliant NFL mind. He ran the 49er’s drafts from ‘79-’89 (with picks that included Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice). Walsh firmly believed in drafting the best available player rather than focusing on a specific need position. He coupled this strategy with the philosophy that a coach must draft players that ‘fit’ their team’s organization and coaching style. Walsh didn&rs...
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SPEAK UP: Cornerback in Round One?
2008-04-22 23:30:00
Should the Denver Broncos select a cornerback in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft? We’ve given you reasons they should… we’ve given you reasons they shouldn’t. Now you decide. Tomorrow: Wide Receiver Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.
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Arguments Against Drafting a Cornerback
2008-04-22 22:54:00
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...

Arguments for Drafting a Cornerback
2008-04-22 22:00:00
Six down… three to go. Today we’re breaking down CB - why the Denver Broncos should draft one in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, why they shouldn’t, and then ask you in the daily poll. Enjoy! The Denver Broncos are incredibly deep at cornerback. Led by future Hall of Famer Champ Bailey and multiple Pro Bowler Dre Bly, the Denver Broncos have one of the most talented starting CB duos in the league. Behind them they’re not too shabby either - Karl Paymah, whose measurables are simply outstanding and lends himself to the freak-of-nature type, and versatile talent Domonique Foxworth, who can play both CB and S. Why would the Broncos even dream of drafting a cornerback in the first round? Look past the coming year of 2008 and everything changes. Neither Paymah nor Foxworth are under contract in 2009. If Bly does not improve to some degree from his 2007 campaign, I doubt the Broncos will pay him the money he’s owed. And Champ has been hinting ...

How Does Jake Long Going #1 Overall Affect the Broncos’ Draft?
2008-04-22 21:25:00
Now that the Dolphins are settled on Jake Long at #1 overall, how does that affect the rest of the draft? In particular, how does that affect the Broncos’ plans this year? It’s well known how fluid and dynamic the draft can be. One surprise move can completely shake up the next 10 or so picks - sometimes more - and in this case, I think the Broncos could be sweating a little bit more. Just look at last year. Joe Thomas was rated very high on a lot of boards, but no one was certain if the Lions or Browns would pull the trigger. Some thought he would then fall down to #5 and the Arizona Cardinals. Instead, of course, the Browns did select Thomas (great move), but what really interests me is how the Cards reacted. They still took an offensive tackle, someone a lot of people had slated in the 8-12 range, Levi Brown. With Long off the board now this year, will other teams follow suit? I think now the Chiefs definitely are a little more tempted to take a guy like Ryan C...
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Daily Links - Pretty Pretty Please
2008-04-22 19:42:00
Mike Klis must have dug deep to find the Broncos wish list for the draft. Yes, I’m being sarcastic. [Denver Post] More pointing out of how bad the Broncos drafts have been between 2000 and 2005. [Rocky Mountain News] Have the Charger humiliations made Mike Shanahan think that offensive line is the answer? [Denver Post] How much do finances matter to teams picking high in the draft? [Colorado Springs Gazette] The Eagles offered the Chiefs Lito Sheppard with picks for Jared Allen. [Yahoo! Sports] It appears the Dolphins and OT Jake Long have agreed to terms, making him the first pick in the draft. [ESPN] MLB: Phillies 9, Rockies 5. [Yahoo! Sports]
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In Case You Missed It: Cutler the Globetrotter
2008-04-22 16:23:00
As Kyle reported earlier, Jay Cutler was on NFL Total Access hosting the Harlem Globetrotters for his charity the Jay Cutler Foundation. The whole segment can be seen in this clip of NFL Networking tailing Jay for the day along with the antics of the trotters’.
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Rivers is Not the Top Gun in the AFC West
2008-04-22 03:40:00
I’m not sure how many of you woke up yesterday to this love fest for Philip Rivers by the Denver Post’s own Jim Armstrong.  He basically goes into a sixteen paragraph rant about how Rivers is currently the cream of the AFC West QB crop and how the other 3 quarterbacks don’t even compare.  The piece also has a round about way of bashing Jay Cutler with back handed comments and contains excerpts that slaver to Rivers like no other. Frankly, given the state of the AFC West these days, Rivers has every right to chirp. When it comes to quarterbacks, Rivers is the man for all seasons in the West. He’s the best quarterback in the division and the most experienced. He has won 25-of-32 starts and twice taken the Chargers to the playoffs. The problem with Mr. Armstrong’s article is that it’s severely lacking in realistic individual statistics.  He uses team records to compare the two.  Rivers does have the better team record being 25-7 compared to Cutle...

Draft Memory Lane: The D.J. Williams Experience
2008-04-19 18:51:00
In case any of you missed this when it originally aired, it’s D.J. Williams remeniscing about draft day when he first thought he would be a Jet and then a Saint.  Are you excited to be a Bronco?  “Can I tell them no?”  Hey, at least he’s honest.  D.J. goes on to clear the air ...
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Eagles in the Mix for Robertson
2008-04-19 00:12:00
The New York Jets may have just gained a bit of leverage. Trade talks with the Denver Broncos for DT Dewayne Robertson have been ongoing for over a month, and those talks are expected to continue as both teams approach the NFL draft. News came out today, though, that the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly visited ...
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SPEAK UP: Linebacker in round one?
2008-04-18 23:35:00
Should the Denver Broncos select a linebacker in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft? We’ve given you some reasons why they should. We’ve also discussed why they shouldn’t. Now you tell us! Take the poll below, or use the upper left sidebar on the main page. Note: There is a poll ...
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