NFL analysts suggest Broncos may not be done adding to one position group
The Denver Broncos may have spent more money than any other team so far this offseason. But, all of it was warranted and justified. They needed help up and down their roster, but no area bigger than their offensive line. They allowed Russell Wilson to be sacked more than any stating Broncos quarterback in a […]
The Denver Broncos may have spent more money than any other team so far this offseason. But, all of it was warranted and justified. They needed help up and down their roster, but no area bigger than their offensive line.
They allowed Russell Wilson to be sacked more than any stating Broncos quarterback in a season ever, and they were first in sacks allowed in 2022. Changes needed to be made, and they did.
They went and got Ben Powers and Mike McGlinchey to help fix it. But, that isn't the only thing they could be doing. They still have other holes to fill on the offensive line and could fill them through the draft.
But, they have an issue. They only have five total draft picks and don't pick until round three.
Broncos general manager George Paton has said the team would consider ways to get more picks, but any move up would likely require trading a starter or future first- or second-round picks. And the team has not shown much inclination to do either of those things. Other teams inquired in recent weeks about some of the team's wide receivers, most notably Jerry Jeudy and the Broncos were known to be seeking a first-round pick in exchange for a second-round pick in addition to a player. Coach Sean Payton then said at the league meetings the Broncos did not intend to trade any receivers. So, they are most likely to open their draft right where they are now — in the third round. — Jeff Legwold, ESPN
It's not the most exciting bit of intel, but the Broncos are doing due diligence on the centers in this class. Lloyd Cushenberry III, a third-round pick in 2020, has been inconsistent, and they want to create competition there. The problem? Denver doesn't pick until Round 3. Luke Wypler (Ohio State) is a target who could make sense. — Reid, ESPN
We could see them trade up to snag something other than offensive line pieces. They do have other needs like cornerback and safety, along with linebacker and defensive tackle depth. This draft is deep in some positions like secondary players but isn't the deepest when it comes to linebacker or defensive tackle.
If they see someone they like a lot, I wouldn't be surprised to see them go trade up for him, especially if it feels like that guy is going to be gone. Luke Wypler for example, a center out of Ohio State that is projected to go anywhere from 35-45 would be a guy I could see them trading up for. But, they may like the next best available center in Ricky Stromberg.
What we do know is that when Sean Payton was with the Saints, from 2011 till his last year there, he traded up 16 times in that time span.
