April 21, 2009 by
Sayre Bedinger |
2009 NFL Draft,
Denver Broncos,
Josh Mauga,
kevin barnes,
knowshon moreno,
Rhett Bomar,
sammie lee hill,
Sean Smith,
Tyson Jackson,
vaughn martin
By Sayre Bedinger
1(12) Tyson Jackson; Defensive End, LSU
6'4" 295 lbs. 4.94
Jackson is the best 3-4 defensive end available in this draft, and the Broncos have an open starting spot opposite Marcus Thomas on the defensive line.
1(18) Knowshon Moreno; Running Back, Georgia
5'11" 217 lbs. 4.44
Denver already has a slew of backs, but none are elite. Moreno has all of the tools you look for in a "New England" style of back. He is a willing blocker, great receiver, and can run between the tackles.
2(48) Sean Smith; Defensive Back, Utah
6'4" 214 lbs. 4.50
Smith is a converted receiver, so you know he has great ball skills. I think in the [...]
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By Sayre Bedinger
Now that the 2009 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, anticipation is mounting as to what teams will do to improve their futures. For the Denver Broncos, the focus will be on the defense, and with eleven picks in this year's selection process (thanks to the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons), they figure to improve that area of their team greatly.
First Round, 12th overall: Knowshon Moreno; Running Back, Georgia
Did I just say defense is going to be the focus? With two selections in the first round, and only six picks in between, the Broncos have a ton of flexibility with this first pick. It was rumored even back when they only had one first round pick that Knowshon could be the guy, and now armed with two picks in [...]
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