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There is maybe no more entertaining part of the NFL off-season than the NFL Draft.  This year the Denver Broncos will be selecting with the second overall pick.  This is the highest selection that the franchise has ever had, and maybe as crucial a pick as well.  After completing a disappointing regular season, the Broncos will look to bounce back through the use of the Draft and free agency and there is no reason to think that they can’t do it. 

This mock will continue to be a work in progress as the Draft approaches.  Many different factors can effect a players draft status such as free agency, team interviews and combine results to name a few.  The mock will change as players are evaluated, interviewed and dissected.  This version is going to take a look at needs, and what players would best suit the team in its current situation. Continue reading this post

Robert Ayers could thrive in the 4-3. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

I am particularly glad to bid Josh McDaniels’ 3-4 defensive preference farewell. While there are some fond memories of the Broncos’ 3-4 back in the days of the Orange Crush, the recent memories of the alignment bring back images of Darren McFadden and Jamaal Charles tearing it up on the ground.

With a new coaching staff, and new front office alignment, it’s only fitting that the Broncos switch back to the 4-3 alignment on defense. John Fox has plenty of experience with it as does defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen. The key to the switch-over is finding the right personnel to fit the scheme. The drastic change is worth the shot. It can’t get much worse than the team’s defense in 2010.
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