The Denver Broncos Offseason
The Good: Signing Kyle Fuller to 1yr/9.5 Million
The Denver Broncos made one of the best moves of the offseason by snatching up Kyle Fuller after the Bears made a late free agency cap casualty. Kyle Fuller is a great cornerback and his acquisition gives the Broncos one of the better pass defenses in the NFL.
The Bad: Signing Ronald Darby to 3yrs/30 Million
Ronald Darby is a decent cornerback and will likely find success in Denver with Kyle Fuller and Justin Simmons but paying him 3yrs/30 Million is a very steep price for someone with his skill level. He'll have to put up better numbers with the Broncos than he did with Washington to make his contract worth it for the Broncos.
The Ugly: Letting Phillip Lindsay Walk
The Broncos letting Phillip Lindsay walk may not hurt the franchise but Lindsay showed that he can be productive in the pros. I know that the Broncos have Melvin Gordon at running back and every time he touches the football it stings Chargers fans a bit, but Lindsay was a more than capable back up and will likely prove the Broncos wrong for letting him go.
Offseason Grade (Pre Draft): B+
NFL Draft Summary
Day 1 Grade: A+
Selection: Patrick Surtain IIThe Denver Broncos continue their arms race in the ever competitive AFC West by grabbing the best defensive back, and defensive player by some, in the draft at #9 with Patrick Surtain II. Surtain II is one of the few can't-miss prospects in the draft and has perennial pro bowler written all over him. He joins an already talented secondary in Denver and will be an immediate contributor for the Bronco defense. He gives the Broncos one of the best secondaries in the AFC and will make Patrick Mahomes' life difficult on the outside.
Day 2 Grade: B-
Selections: Javonte Williams, Quinn Meinerz, Baron Browning
The Denver Broncos need depth at the running back position with their only real contributor being Melvin Gordon whose a very good running back. Javonte Williams is a muscularly built running back that brings great speed, agility, and a well balanced skillset. Quinn Meinerz is a talented small-school prospect that has good potential to play in his rookie year and even though he's a bit of a reach, he has loads of upside. Baron Browning was Ohio States most disruptive linebackers with his aggressive playing style and elite speed for the position. Browning is a Week 1 starter on the Broncos defense and can develop into a quality player.
Day 3 Grade: A+
Selections: Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson, Seth Williams, Kary Vincent Jr., Jonathan Cooper, Marquiss SpencerThe Broncos had a fantastic Day 3 in the draft starting with Caden Sterns in the 5th. Sterns has some character issues which were well documented at Texas but he has loads of potential to be a starting caliber safety in the NFL. The Broncos doubled down at safety in the 5th with the selection of Jamar Johnson who brings great potential as a free safety and will be exceptional depth for the Denver Broncos safety position. Seth Williams was a very good receiver at Auburn who brought great size and athleticism but his lack of production and poor play caused him to fall in the NFL draft. Kary Vincent Jr. is a good depth pick for the Broncos in the secondary with experience against top college competition and he'll be a good player on special teams. Jonathan Cooper is a big and muscular defensive end that will be a competitive depth player and could find himself getting playing time on run downs. Marquiss Spencer will be a competitive practice squad player and could find himself playing on goal line downs if he shows promise.
Selection: Patrick Surtain IIThe Denver Broncos continue their arms race in the ever competitive AFC West by grabbing the best defensive back, and defensive player by some, in the draft at #9 with Patrick Surtain II. Surtain II is one of the few can't-miss prospects in the draft and has perennial pro bowler written all over him. He joins an already talented secondary in Denver and will be an immediate contributor for the Bronco defense. He gives the Broncos one of the best secondaries in the AFC and will make Patrick Mahomes' life difficult on the outside.
Day 2 Grade: B-
Selections: Javonte Williams, Quinn Meinerz, Baron Browning
The Denver Broncos need depth at the running back position with their only real contributor being Melvin Gordon whose a very good running back. Javonte Williams is a muscularly built running back that brings great speed, agility, and a well balanced skillset. Quinn Meinerz is a talented small-school prospect that has good potential to play in his rookie year and even though he's a bit of a reach, he has loads of upside. Baron Browning was Ohio States most disruptive linebackers with his aggressive playing style and elite speed for the position. Browning is a Week 1 starter on the Broncos defense and can develop into a quality player.
Day 3 Grade: A+
Selections: Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson, Seth Williams, Kary Vincent Jr., Jonathan Cooper, Marquiss SpencerThe Broncos had a fantastic Day 3 in the draft starting with Caden Sterns in the 5th. Sterns has some character issues which were well documented at Texas but he has loads of potential to be a starting caliber safety in the NFL. The Broncos doubled down at safety in the 5th with the selection of Jamar Johnson who brings great potential as a free safety and will be exceptional depth for the Denver Broncos safety position. Seth Williams was a very good receiver at Auburn who brought great size and athleticism but his lack of production and poor play caused him to fall in the NFL draft. Kary Vincent Jr. is a good depth pick for the Broncos in the secondary with experience against top college competition and he'll be a good player on special teams. Jonathan Cooper is a big and muscular defensive end that will be a competitive depth player and could find himself getting playing time on run downs. Marquiss Spencer will be a competitive practice squad player and could find himself playing on goal line downs if he shows promise.
