Even if you accept the decision to take a receiver at that pick, why go with Hamler when Baylor wideout Denzel Mims was still on the board? The 6’3″ Mims would settle in nicely opposite Sutton and allow Jeudy to play the slot, where he lined up the majority of his time at Alabama. The catch-22 is that, by drafting not one but two high-profile receivers as well as a mid-round tight end with a sub-4.5 40-yard dash, there are no excuses left. KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos looks over at strong safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs, as he comes to the line of scrimmage, during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. So with Drew and the [way] that he ended last year, with his five starts, to be able to put some explosiveness around him, we feel like we were able to do that.". Even Broncos faithful were nothing short of baffled by the Hamler pick. He was able to bounce back from mistakes and not let mistakes bother him. "I don't do a lot of that, because as a quarterback, they're getting instruction from a lot of different points of view from their coaches — offensive coordinator, as well as their quarterbacks coach. McTelvin Agim, DT, Arkansas4 (118). If Fangio and his staff can coach him into being an NFL-caliber tackler, they will have a decent role player in Strnad. Jerry Jeudy is a great start here, and while almost everyone projected Denver to take an elite receiver with their top pick, the Broncos got a big boost by securing the rights to their receiver of choice (Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb was still on the board) without having to trade up. "Obviously, he still has a ways to go," Elway told Tirico. @MizzouFootball TE Albert Okwuegbunam runs a 4.49u 40-yard dash! And, as noted above, even if Elway was committed to taking another pass catcher, there were other more balanced wideouts available that Elway missed out on. That's why adding speed via Hamler and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam was essential. : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/hGZ8nbXRVw. Without much time to work together this spring, the center/quarterback exchange will be something watch early in Denver. "I'd have said there's about a 10 percent chance of that," Elway told Eisen. After achieving their first victory of the season against the New York Jets, the Denver Broncos find themselves at 1-3 on the season. You can’t manufacture the kind of synergy the Chiefs have with head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. John Elway is entering his 10th NFL Draft since arriving as the Denver Broncos' top football executive back in 2011. It’s Hamler. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama2 (46). Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Kansas City Chiefs and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Fangio addressed his team Friday after the Patriots reportedly received a positive test result for COVID-19 and closed their team facility. The 6’1″, 193-lb. He fills a need as a depth piece on the Broncos’ rotation up front. There were just so many other directions the Broncos could have gone here. The seventh round addition of Tyrie Cleveland from Florida is puzzling. pic.twitter.com/ZJsX2YgvRE, — Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) February 26, 2020. He reportedly had his eyes on the QBs for an extended amount of time. Six picks later, LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry III fills a big need for the Broncos and will probably start at center. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. “Albert O” raised eyebrows with his smoking 4.49 40-time at the Combine in March, but doesn’t have the in-line blocking skills to allow second-year starter Noah Fant to move out to the slot. The door's always open. Aiding in that process was Oakland's decision to draft Henry Ruggs III at No. "Jerry never got to us in our mock drafts," Elway told Eisen. In the wake of the 2020 NFL Draft, President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway made the media rounds at NBC to discuss the team's newest draft class and second-year quarterback Drew Lock. Best pick: It seems too easy to go with Jeudy, an elite player who was both a great value and also filled a strong need in Denver. "You can see how they throw it, how they move, how they go through reads, how they're able to get through reads and progressions and all that. Recently, a report surfaced that Elway was “smitten” with Lock and could be a top candidate to take at the 10th pick. Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa3 (83). After that, factor in the lack of continuity in having so many new parts at receiver, cornerback, and the offensive line, and the Broncos are still a year away from contention in the AFC West. Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU3 (95). You can see all that on tape, and I always think the No. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. This offseason is going to hurt him a little bit because we haven't been able to get in there, but [he's] a guy we really feel like has a chance to be a good football player in this league for a long time.". "I think the thing about quarterbacks [is] you can see the physical talent on tape," Elway told Eisen. We've been putting a lot of pressure on our defense since we won the Super Bowl back in 2015. Bouye in 2020. And as Lock continues with his development, Elway said he's always available as a resource. Adding Jones or Cleveland would have put matador left tackle Garrett Bolles where he belongs, on the bench. He came in like he'd been there before. Elway on draft class: “We’ve got to put points on the board.” The entire Denver Broncos offseason has been geared towards a singular goal: scoring points. I talk to Drew. Taste of the Broncos has transitioned to a remote format that will still celebrate food, football and philanthropy. Skipping cornerback in the second round meant the Broncos had to reach a little in the third round for Iowa corner Michael Ojemudia, a zone prospect who may have to start opposite newcomer A.J. … We knew [Lock] had the physical ability to move around. In the second round of the 2019 draft, Elway staked his reputation on the career of Missouri quarterback Drew Lock. 12. Both players were previously listed as questionable. Point blank: the Broncos had bigger needs in round two. Fant practiced for the second consecutive day Thursday and may be ready for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Patriots. 1 thing with quarterbacks that's difficult to read is how they're going to handle the situation, how they're going to handle the pressure of the NFL when the lights get turned on. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. In interviews with Mike Tirico and Rich Eisen, Elway explained the Broncos' decision to draft wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, why the Broncos were surprised at how the board fell and how the Chiefs have influenced the rest of the league. Denver lucked out, as Jeudy fell to No. "It feels good to be doing what I love and doing what I was put here to do.". If I can’t take Jeudy as the best pick, then I’ll say it’s Muti, the guard in the sixth round. The Broncos are trying really hard to play catch-up with the Chiefs, but it won’t work. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. 15, it seems unlikely that he would've believed you. KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State3 (77). His mother, clearly stunned, wiped away tears after hearing Jerry's message. The Broncos also elevated two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster. "Not knowing how the first round was going to go, I was still prepared to go receiver-receiver, and I know that it helped us going receiver-receiver because of the fact that if we hadn't gone receiver in the first round, I think there would've been a lot of people that would've tried to jump us in the second round," Elway told Eisen. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on With the First Pick and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. "… I don't know if there was ever a mock with Ruggs going at 12.". That’s right — somebody had to step up and give John Elway and his crew a top grade for this draft. The team released the statement Saturday. Arkansas DT McTelvin Agim has good size in a compact stance, and his frame reminds of Breeland Speaks. My thing is big picture with him. With the First Pick news from FanSided Daily, Chargers: QB Justin Herbert has clear path to Rookie of the Year, Falcons press reset button with Justin Fields in 7-round mock draft, Broncos: Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler and the path to fantasy stardom, Mike Vrabel Talks Titans' Return to Facility, Practice Plans Ahead of Bills Game, Updated standings in Tank for Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, 5 landing spots for Tyler Shelvin in the 2021 NFL Draft, Broncos: LeVante Bellamy, Lloyd Cushenberry making a splash. Your privacy is safe with us. Hamler pick is the one that unveiled Elway’s insecurity to the rest of the NFL world. In the wake of the 2020 NFL Draft, President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway made the media rounds at NBC to discuss the team's newest draft class and second-year quarterback Drew Lock. Despite a virtual offseason program, the Broncos are hopeful Lock can continue to make progress. With their first pick in Day Three, the Broncos plucked Lock’s college teammate, Missouri tight end Albert Okuwuegbunam in the fourth round. 6'5", 258 lbs. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images). [The] head coach jumps in there every once in a while, too. But how he was going to handle the whole situation with the lights turned on, and I think that was the most encouraging thing that we saw was he enjoyed playing the game.

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