February 18, 2009 6:57 AM
Broncos defense getting major makeover
Only in Denver can the release of players named Dewayne Robertson, Marquand Manuel, John Engleberger and Jamie Winborn stir up so much reaction in the blog comments.
Then again, the Broncos probably were the only team in the NFL that considered these players worthy of starting last season.
I don't believe any talk that new Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels has been burning the midnight oils while breaking down one series of tapes after after another, trying to decide which players stay and which players go from last year's defense.
No. Instead I believe Coach 'McWonderkind' watched the film of last year's Broncos-Patriots game - the one where his offense put up three 70-yard plus drives, with Sammy Morris running for over 130 yards in less than three quarters and the Patriots offense scoring five touchdowns in a 41-7 win.
Watch that tape and you come away with the idea that Denver's defense smells like crap. Now the Broncos' staff is going to Indianapolis for the scouting combine, hoping to find some new NFL-caliber talent that will make a difference.
The Broncos need a nose tackle that can make a difference. They need defensive ends that can make a difference. They need safeties that can make a difference. They need difference-makers at linebacker and cornerback, too.
So while you're trying to figure out that "special" one, the first-round pick that will cure all ails, just remember -- the Broncos need difference-makers all over the field. That takes more than one first-round pick.
That said, drafting University of Southern California linebacker Rey Maualuga and signing (or trading for) Carolina Panthers star defensive lineman Julius Peppers would be a real good start for a team overhauling its defense.
Maualuga was voted the nation's top collegiate defensive player in 2008. Peppers, who turned 29 last month, returned to Pro Bowl form in '08 with 14 1/2 sacks. And he wants out of Carolina -- period.
February 18, 2009
5:41 PM
Nik B writes:
I like both of your ideas about drafting Maualuga and somehow getting Peppers as well. With all of the cap space they just cleared up Peppers should be easy to sign and Maualuga is the difference maker we've been missing at the heart of our defense since Al Wilson. I've seen mock drafts showing us taking Raji, but I feel like Rey would be the better choice for many reasons including the fact that he will be in on more defensive plays than a NT.
February 18, 2009
6:38 PM
matt writes:
i like those ideas too, but I think the Broncos need to get aggressive and try to sign a couple more big name players, maybe Al Haynesworth or even Ray Lewis as far-fetched as that might be. Go Broncos!
February 18, 2009
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nuggets217 writes:
Sam,
I like the idea of Maualuga and Peppers. Are the Broncos one of the 4 teams that Peppers would like to be traded to if Carolina puts the franchise tag on. Wouldn't that cost the Broncos a 1st round draft pick.
On a side note, I have a journalistic question for you. When did the phrase, "that said" or "with that being said" become so popular to use in every day language. I think it is as worthless as the statement, " It is what it is".
February 18, 2009
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bill williams writes:
Peppers has been franchised by Carolina. So in addition to paying him a lot of money, Denver would have to give Carolina a first round draft pick plus one or two other picks (remember that Kansas City got a 1 and two 3's for Jared Allen). Peppers is not worth it - Denver has too many needs to give up 3 high draft picks and half it's salary cap space.
Denver should also stay away from Haynesworth. He played for a contract last year, and there's no guarantee he'll continue to play that well - why wasn't he that good in his first 6 years in the league? He's a character risk that would cost too much money.
February 19, 2009
8:46 AM
cheyenne writes:
To be honest with you, I think drafting Rey is a bad idea...We can always pick up a linebacker in free agency...Our problem isn't so much at the linebacker position...but at the defensive line spots...we had about a million guys start at that position. It's ridiculous...Raji is a big guy that we can draft at 334 lbs. That will plug up the middle so that away every running back we face doesnt become a 1000 yard rusher thanks to us.
February 19, 2009
8:56 AM
gofastgo writes:
And add Bly to that list, good riddance, never played up to his billing here, told we were getting another Bailey, and we did, though it was Boss, not Champ.
If Mayes isn't coming out, then Mauauluga (sic), or anyone else from USC, I'm all for getting in here.
February 19, 2009
9:42 AM
Roger writes:
NT is arguably the most important part of the 3/4 but i think Raji would be a huge risk, he came into his own this year and is considered a top 15 pick. What i don't like about him is he has been suspended in college, has questionable character and was in frequent trouble for not attending classes, he has been compared to Gerard Warren. He has an inconsistent motor and only plays when he wants to. With that being said he is a boom or bust, he might come into the league and be a great NT or he could get his pay check and be happy. I hope the broncos pick up Channing Crowder to play inside with DJ, sign a corner like Bartlett or Bodden, sign a safety and 3/4 DE and possibly an OLB with experience in the 3/4 in case Dumervil can't cut it at OLB. In the draft with the risk of Raji hopefully they trade down and select Tyson Jackson from LSU who would be a good 3/4 DE and should be a solid player for years to come. By trading down they will acquire more picks which will help them target more guys in the draft that fit the 3/4 defense.
February 19, 2009
1:02 PM
Jack writes:
Ok. Here we go. The Broncos are historic in drafting and signing TERRIBLE Defensive Lineman. Boston College is historic for having giant draft bust. So what happens when the Broncos draft a D-Lineman out of Boston College? I'll give you 3 guesses and the first 2 don't count.
On the other hand, the Broncos have some how pulled people out of their "you know where" at the Linebacked position. Look at Wesley Woodyard for example. USC is historic for being one of the best, if not the best defensive "pro factory" in the NFL, period. I can't think of one player that played on a USC defense that couldn't make the transition to the NFL.
So, This makes for an easy drafting choise in McDaniels first year:
B (as in B.J.) = Bust
Rey (Maualuga) = g-Rey-t
February 22, 2009
1:43 PM
Jake Blount writes:
The broncos defense is terrible as we all know. But all of the stuff we need to suceed on the defensive side of the ball probably wont all come this offseason. I thik we have are two outside linebackers should be D.J. and Weslie Woodyard we all know that Williams Can hold his own and Woodyard proved to me and hopefully every one else that he is worthy of a starting job. As for the inside backer i say we go after Ray Lewis and draft use are 1st round pick on Rey so that should give us a solid linebacking core. The defensive line is were all of our problems start our Dbs cant stop the pass when the QB is sitting back there for 10years without any pressure so i say we leave Dummervil were he is bring in peppers and haynesworth because with the three of them every quarterback would have to worry.Oh and send Boss Bailey on his way he cannot make it through a single game without getting hurt. Now its time for the DBs We all know that champ is the man but other than that we have nobody Josh Bell doesn't deserve to be in the NfL he is easily the worst corner i have ever seen in the NFL. I say we draft a sefety in the second round, and get the other two Dbs in free agency. Well there it is thats what i thinkwe should do. The only other thing i can say is lave Hillis at HB hes the man.
February 23, 2009
3:16 PM
pandaman3000 writes:
Good lord, how much money do you think we have? Peppers AND Haynesworth? Haynesworth wants to make 20 million a year and Peppers is going to make 15 million, plus with the tag that Panthers just placed on him we will have to give up some draft picks and Peppers is not worth that much. Free agency is not the way to go to rebuild a team, look at the Redskins, and this defense, which every player on that side of the ball that is returning should be thanking someone upstairs that they still have a job. Dre Bly, who thought he was a saftey because he would play 15 yards off the ball, is gone with that ridiculously stupid contract, thanks Shanahan. This isn't Madden where you just buy players, This defense needs a true leader and headhunter and neither Peppers nor Haynesworth will bring that here, and that's why you build in the draft. The only two signings that the broncs, need to make is Derrick Ward, and Chris Mcallsiter, than in the draft you get a linebacker in Round One, Saftey in round Two, Nose tackle in Round three, and with two draft picks in round four get Gartrell Johnson, and a Cornerback. With Johnson, Ward and Hillis in that backfield, that will take imense pressure off of Cutler and he will have one of the best years, in his early career. I think that the Broncos should trade Brandon Stokely, and the Number 12 draft pick to Philly for thier two first rounders, than draft Laurenitis, and Shon Greene if they don't go after Ward, or can't get him. This team will win the division this year, and the defense will be a lot better.
February 23, 2009
3:42 PM
Dynamicdave writes:
Cheyenne, Maualuga, a bad idea? Get a FA LB. Not a lot of good ones out there and Maualuga is perfect as a MLB. Hard hitter with attitude. Something Denver D needs. As for everyone who thinks Haynesworth is the answer, HAH! He is too expensive and he has anger management issues. Peppers will now cost too much. There are other picks out there. Canty from Dallas.
Pandaman3000, I agree with some of what you said but I disagree on the RB's. I'm still in the belief that Torain deserves another shot. If he can stay healthy, he will dominate. With Hillis as the FB. Use Pittman as a short yardage (goal line) back. Denver still has Boyd, Pinnock, Bell (he has heart and gameness). The RB's are pretty much set.
February 23, 2009
10:24 PM
nuggets217 writes:
pandaman3000,
Why on earth would you want Chris McCallister. Haven't the Broncos had enough busts for free agents. This guy is damaged goods. They need to spend their money wisely. Rey Maualuga is who they need to take. BJ Raji is a pipe dream, he will be long gone by the 12th pick.
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