The Denver Broncos should not draft this position in April

The 2021 NFL Draft is just two months away, and teams across the NFL are assembling their draft boards, but what position should Denver Broncos not draft?

The Denver Broncos are stocked up on draft picks for April’s big show.

They have the ability to move up in the draft for a player they covet or stay put.  They have two second and third-round picks, as they acquired one of each from the Los Angeles Rams when they traded Von Miller.

The Denver Broncos have a couple of glaring needs. They need another EDGE player and a long-term answer at quarterback. Other smaller needs for the team include cornerback, right tackle, and inside linebacker, however, the team has some pending free agents that could adequately fill those holes.

The two biggest needs, QB and EDGE, do have talented players to pick from, but Denver should not, under any circumstance, draft a quarterback in 2022.

While both Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett are having very good Senior Bowl weekends, both players come with red flags, as do the rest of the top quarterbacks.

Malik Willis’ top quality seems to be his “tools,” but it appears as if Willis would need to be put into an ideal situation to develop those tools and refine his sloppy footwork.

Pickett’s hands are apparently historically small, which is a concern for some, and he doesn’t exactly have the liveliest arm or greatest mobility.  He seems like someone who fits into the Mac Jones/Kirk Cousins mold.

Carson Strong’s need could also be a concern for many, and some also think his mobility is rough.

Desmond Ridder of Cincinnati often has horrible accuracy and ball placement issues as well.

While every quarterback coming into the NFL has issues to fix, this class seems a bit more dire than other classes.

This quarterback class is viewed as weaker overall, and would we trust the Denver Broncos to adequately develop one if drafted?  Plus, we must also consider how long it would take before said quarterback reaches what is needed to be a competent starting quarterback because by that time, many of the Broncos’ current players could have left in free agency or begun to see a decline in their play.

With Denver having the 9th overall pick, their top 10 selection appears to be rather high for a quarterback in this class.

Denver could move down to acquire more capital and take a quarterback, but the team is not set up to wait for a QB to develop.

In my opinion, they are better suited to chase one in a trade, roll with Drew Lock, or sign another veteran until the 2023 draft class rolls around, which will feature much more talented players.