Denver Broncos Draft Grade

B-

That's right for the 2008 Denver Broncos Draft I'll give them a B- for the least sexiest draft in years. However they filled some big holes with their first two picks. Only time will tell about their Day 2 picks.

Ryan Clady might be the best Left Tackle from this draft 5 years down the road. He fits the Denver Broncos running scheme very well. Plus he's really large for the Broncos offensive line. The Broncos have been gradually getting larger. 5 years ago they were the lightest offensive line in the league. But as defensive line were getting bigger and bigger the Broncos O-line couldn't handle third and long situations very well. The Broncos O-line was very susceptible to bull rushes. Clady is still very raw. He needs a lot of work on his technique. He'll be beat for sure in his first year, but if all goes well he'll be Jay Cutler's blind side protector for the next decade.

Eddie Royal was big surprise. He'd be a bust if he were drafted merely as a receiver but he spent all four years at Virgina Tech as the punt and kick-off returner. Denver has needed an electric returner for years. After Devon Hester burned the Broncos last year they may have decided they needed a big time returner too. The Broncos have had the worst average for starting field percentage the last few years which needs to change if they are to move up into the Super Bowl contenders.

Mike Shanahan sure was giddy as a school boy to get these two players. I hope he's right with these guys or otherwise Shanahan's coaching job with Denver will be on the clock.

Ryan Torain RB Arizona St may be the steal of the draft. He's got a big upside and the Broncos snagged him in the 5th round. What was he doing there? He's had some injury problems which dropped him in the draft. Don't be surprised if he gets plenty of touches. Shanahan will see how he runs during training camp and preseason.




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