AKRNA Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Not really sure where this belongs but here's where I'll put it. This kid stands out repeatedly. Looks like a great building block to me. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/dre-mont-jones-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week-after-win-vs-lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, AKRNA said: Not really sure where this belongs but here's where I'll put it. This kid stands out repeatedly. Looks like a great building block to me. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/dre-mont-jones-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week-after-win-vs-lions The interior rusher they've been looking for since Malik left. Really explosive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRNA Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: The interior rusher they've been looking for since Malik left. Really explosive. He is kind of a Jackson type, good comparison. He really seems to give IOL guys fits. Way stronger in a bull rush than you'd expect while still being very quick. I think a building block type. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 minute ago, AKRNA said: He is kind of a Jackson type, good comparison. He really seems to give IOL guys fits. Way stronger in a bull rush than you'd expect while still being very quick. I think a building block type. 4 guys who look like building blocks in one draft. A year after adding Chubb, Sutton and Lindsay. Over two years, the roster's gone from having almost no future building blocks to a fairly filled out young core, with a lot more help coming in April (four Day 2 picks on top of their 1st). Suddenly the Broncos are in an enviable spot from a roster construction standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Burrow: 21-27, 403 yards, 7 TDs In the first half. Can't remember a crazier stat line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germ-x Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Jones has had a terrific year, but I don’t see him as a 3 down defensive lineman. He’s a quality interior pass rusher and is a nice piece in the rotation as a 3rd down specialist. By no means am I saying he was a bad pick or player, but I don’t know that he turns into a legitimate building block as he seems more a specialist type (much like Demarcus Walker, who also had a nice season for Denver). Either way both Jones/Walker give Denver good depth along the DL and interior pressure on passing downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germ-x Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: Burrow: 21-27, 403 yards, 7 TDs In the first half. Can't remember a crazier stat line. Burrow is an absolute stud. Sucks he’s going to that dumpster fire that is the Cincinnati Bengals. Will be rooting for him though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRNA Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: 4 guys who look like building blocks in one draft. A year after adding Chubb, Sutton and Lindsay. Over two years, the roster's gone from having almost no future building blocks to a fairly filled out young core, with a lot more help coming in April (four Day 2 picks on top of their 1st). Suddenly the Broncos are in an enviable spot from a roster construction standpoint. Bud, you are preachin' to the choir. I couldn't agree more! I really am excited about our prospects. It's been since the Ralston era that we played so many young, over performing kids. Actually, this could be a good topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 My dream is Isaiah Simmons in this defense. Doubt he falls to us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) I’ve gone back and forth on this but now I’m not sure the fit makes sense. I love Isaiah and his traits are kind of unheard of. The question constantly asked is whether or not he can handle the physical, meat grind of traditional linebacker responsibilities. I’m starting to think the better question is why he should even if he can. What advantages do you really get sticking him in the box half the time? In obvious passing situations he should be an asset no matter what, but he’s probably going to have a better chance at being an every-down impact player as an oversized strong safety IMO. He’s a guy I would build game plans around as a DC and use in as many roles as possible, sticking him in one spot where his speed and range are limited feels like a waste even if he’s able to do it. Edited December 29, 2019 by BroncoBruin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 9 hours ago, BroncoBruin said: I’ve gone back and forth on this but now I’m not sure the fit makes sense. I love Isaiah and his traits are kind of unheard of. The question constantly asked is whether or not he can handle the physical, meat grind of traditional linebacker responsibilities. I’m starting to think the better question is why he should even if he can. What advantages do you really get sticking him in the box half the time? In obvious passing situations he should be an asset no matter what, but he’s probably going to have a better chance at being an every-down impact player as an oversized strong safety IMO. He’s a guy I would build game plans around as a DC and use in as many roles as possible, sticking him in one spot where his speed and range are limited feels like a waste even if he’s able to do it. He is the ultimate defensive weapon. He’s like what prime Jamie Collins was except smaller, more athletic, and better instincts. He can rush the passer, play man, stuff the run, play deep. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a player quite like him. Closest I could think of is Julian Peterson if people remember him. Peterson once played corner, safety, linebacker, and defensive end all in the same game for the 49ers. Simmons isn’t that big yet (Peterson was around 240) but his skill set makes him so valuable to a defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsthomp2007 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I am okay with Simmons if he is there when we pick. He and Johnson in the middle makes sense, giving the Broncos good depth in the middle which they haven't had for a long time. For the first pick, I am really good with OL, DL, WR (if Jeudy falls to us that would be amazing). In the second, I'd be bullish on the best available RB, CB, and OL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 I just see Simmons as far better fit as a strong safety/big nickel. He has a lot of exciting traits but they're not going to show up in the box engaging with offensive linemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 You pick the BPA and Simmons would likely be it where we are picking if he made it there. Over thinking it is how teams pass on Aaron Donald because of his size and how will he hold up against the run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 But Donald proved he could win as a gap-penetrating defensive tackle in college, people were just stuck on the measurables. The measurables are no problem with Simmons, but there are legit questions about whether he's a true base down linebacker in a scheme that will ask him to take on linemen a lot, and if that is even the best use of his skillset (it almost certainly isn't which is my point). I think he can affect every play if you build a scheme around his skill set, but that's on coaches and most coaches will try to just plug players into what they do. It's notable to me that after all these years, Vic's defensive alignments have been pretty consistent. He still almost always only puts 5 DBs on the field on 3rd down as he did 8 years ago. Simmons will continue to be an interesting discussion until draft day, but I think it's a moot point because he won't likely make it to our pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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