The goal for 2008 isn’t to improve the defensive line through the draft, it’s to improve the guys they drafted last year.
If there were a huge defensive tackle who could step right in, they might make a play for him. But I’m not sure that player exists where they’re picking.
Kentwan Balmer is an option, but as good of a prospect as he is, I can’t see him going this high. He might be an option if Denver decides to trade down a few spots.
One thing’s for sure, the Broncos need to address the defense here.
The Pick: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
I’ve gone back and forth a few times between Keith Rivers and Kenny Phillips for this pick.
In Rivers, they would get a guy who could step right in and improve a front seven that was extremely subpar in 2007.
But in Kenny Phillips they get a playmaker who can hit, cover, and dominate in their secondary the way John Lynch did in his prime.
Phillips is just the dominating force they need covering Champ Bailey and Dre Bly’s back. With him trolling the secondary, wide receivers will proceed with caution when going over the middle.
He can also provide run support—and God knows they need a little more support against the run.
While I can see them going with Keith Rivers here, I’m not sure you can pass up on a potential game changer, especially when he plays a position of need.
I’m SeanMC.
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