The Broncos draft results

Josh McDaniels had some eyebrow raising draft choices to start his first year as head coach in Denver. His first pick of a running back in Knowshon Moreno was a good one but still a surprise to many who thought they would go for a defensive player first. Their disappointing season last year started out with a bang and by mid season they were leading their somewhat weak division. But the same story could be felt in all loses. Their weak defense could not keep them winning. So when the Broncos were up to pick most thought Ayers would be the first new addition to the broncos roster. Luckily though it all worked out as Ayers was still available when they had their second pick in the first round that they had received in the trade with the Chicago Bears in which they lost their greatest asset in my opinion Jay Cutler.
While some considered this a weak draft with not much talent or depth, many feel that the broncos should have gone for more defense and less offense. But dont forget that the broncos went through 7 running backs last year that ended up on IR. Peyton Hillis, Michael Pittman, Andre Hall, Ryan Torain and Anthony Alridge, Selvin Young and P.J. Pope. Among those who still remain are HIllis, Torain, Young and Hall. Added to that list is J.J. Arrington, Correl Buckhalter, Andrew Pinock, and Lamont Jordan. I think we will see Knowshon Moreno as first among the other eight, and with his feirce competitiveness, and great feet, his lack of speed wont be quite as noticable. Lets not forget his great at the pass protection as well.
Ayers great balance and low center of gravity will be a great contribution to our defense. He has great size but I see some need of improvement in his technique before he is great.
Other notible draft picks for denver were:

Cornerback Alfanso Smith from Wakeforest, is small but still has great hands for good interceptions, but will he be worth our first round draft pick of 2010 we traded for?

Safety Darcel Mcbath from Texas Tech, has amazing hands and will hopefully lead the AFC west in interceptions this year.

Tight End Richard Quinn from north Carolina, is an all round excellent blocker and I feel will be a great contributor to the team.

Safety David Bruton from Notre Dame, should make great improvements to our special teams. I think he will be a great tackler and hopefully get Denver a few sacks this year.


Guard Seth Olsen from Iowa, He was first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and coaches while primarily at right guard in 2008 after garnering honorable mention honors at right tackle as a junior. He's a big boy who will ultimately have to prove himself in the NFL.

wide receiver Kenny McKinley, is another small player that needs to add some bulk, but with his amazing stats I think we will see some great catches out of this kid who may turn out to be the next big receiver for denver.

Quarterback Tom Brandstater from Fresno State, will be a suitable back up but we probably wont see him starting any time soon.

Center Blake Schlueter from TCU, although many say he is undersized for a center, remember Denver is known for its small line and his toughness will play a big part in his abilities to be great.

written by Marlo Franklin