Todd McShay of ESPN is reporting despite much speculation, do not expect the Broncos to package their two first-round selections in an attempt to move into the top five. Coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Ted Sundquist agree the team’s window to make a Super Bowl run is closing rapidly and the wiser move is to find two players who can contribute immediately rather than packaging the picks for one elite, but high-priced prospect.
As of right now, the game plan is to use the 15th overall selection on the best available wide receiver, running back or tight end prospect, then address one of the other two remaining needs with the best available prospect still on the board at pick No. 22. If Denver selects a running back or wide receiver with its initial first-round pick, it will strongly consider offers to trade out of the 22nd spot. Don’t be surprised if the Broncos move out of the first round completely with that second pick, knowing they can get an impact player from a deep class of tight ends. Two tight ends they are targeting in that scenario are Notre Dame’s Anthony Fasano and Colorado’s Joe Klopfenstein.
MJ said:
We do not need the Broncos to move up. We have enough picks in this draft as it is, and with us not getting as much I had anticipated from free agency I would be pissed if we trade our #6 pick. I say get VD at #6, the draft is has depth at the linebacker position so we would be ok. Vernon Davis is a beast, the man will make us a playoff contender again, I am hoping, and will put a “saftey blanket” over Alex Smith because is so damn talented. He would also make Smith a better Quarterback and frankly the man will be better than Antonio Gates in time. VD PEOPLE, VD
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2 days after the fact.