Bewerbungen » The easiest way to describe PTG at this point is as

The coaching decision that lost the Broncos the game I have never coached football. I played for 13 years (through college) John Elway Jersey , but I have never coached. So I will give that as the caveat and say it is always easier to make decisions knowing the outcome. But let me take you back to the coaching decisions that lost the Denver Broncos the game last night. This is my opinion and you are more than welcome to argue with me about it (in fact, please do, since I’m feeling salty this morning). The Denver Broncos got the ball back with 6:27 left in the game, leading by three. The defense had just allowed a six-minute, 20-second, 12-play TD drive to KC. It had already been on the field for 16 out of 23 minutes of game time at that point in the second half. The D was tired. Chris Harris Jr. had already gone to the locker room for an IV of fluids, and the offense needed to step up and AT LEAST gain a couple of first downs to give the defense some rest. The Kansas City Chiefs had to know the Broncos were going to be running in order to burn some clock. So the Broncos coaches had the choice of which running back to use for this series. They could either use 190-pound Phillip Lindsay or 230-pound Royce Freeman. Don’t even bring up Devontae Booker. He was not getting into the game when they NEEDED to run the ball. Up to this point both running backs had been equally effective, but the conventional wisdom says you want your “bruising” RB late in the game, particularly when the opposing defense should be tired (although they had not been on the field much of the second half). The Broncos first play was a hand-off to Lindsay for no gain. To my eye there was a cutback lane that Lindsay was not able to get to as he ran into the KC nose tackle, Xavier Williams. Would Freeman have been able to run through or around the KC nose tackle? I don’t know, probably not, but I am struggling to understand why the coaches chose to use the smaller back in this situation. Up to that point Royce Freeman had carried the ball eight times (he did not touch the ball again in the game) and had only been stopped for less than 4 yards once - and that was in the first quarter (no gain). His other runs resulted in gains of 18, 14, 11, 10, 6, 4 and 4 yards. When you have a 230-pound monster nice and fresh on the sideline, why don’t you use him? Especially since he has been ridiculously effective when you HAVE used him during the game?Half of the time he touched the ball last game resulted in a first down or a touchdown. Okay, so now it’s 2nd and 10.The Broncos still needing a first down to at least give the Broncos defense some rest. What do they do? Do they run Freeman? Nope, they throw a pass in the flat to Emmanuel Sanders that gains zero yards. Maybe this is a case of the coaching staff out-thinking themselves, or maybe the Chiefs had nine in the box and Musgrave didn’t think the offense could run against a stacked box.But why, in the name of Zeus’ butthole would Keenum throw THAT pass? He could have thrown a nice safe little slant for 5 yards and at least gotten into third and manageable, or the Broncos could have tried to run with Andy Janovich leading the way for Royce Freeman. Maybe Freeman makes some guys miss. Maybe he runs a safety over like he did several times earlier in the game, but the odds of him getting stopped for no gain were pretty slim. I just don’t understand the play call here. Do you?Now it’s 3rd and 10. Clearly a passing situation at this point. Case Keenum gets pressured pretty quickly and scrambles out of bounds for zero yards. The Broncos defense was going to have to go back on the field (again) with little rest after the offense went three and out in the most critical time of the game. Then to add a cherry on top of that $hit-sundae, Marquette King comes in a hits a 35-yard punt at altitude to give the Chiefs the ball at their own 40. That was game over right there.Maybe the 2015 defense would have been able to stop the Chiefs on that final TD drive. Maybe they hold them to a FG. Maybe, if the 2018 Broncos defense hadn’t spent 75% of the half on the field, they would have had the gas to make a play on the final drive. Maybe the coaching staff could have come up with a better defensive play call on 2nd and 30 that would not have allowed a 23 yard gain. Maybe the officials could have actually called the delay of game on 3rd and 7 to make it 3rd and 12, but I doubt even that would could have stopped the Chiefs on that drive. The Broncos couldn’t stop them on 3rd and 16 earlier in the 4th quarter where they gained 15+ and then converted on 4th and 1. The fact of the matter is this: When the defense needed the offense to sustain a drive and at least eat some clock. The offense went three and out. I blame that on play choice and player choice entirely on the offensive coaching staff. If you missed my recent first-round alternating mock draft with J.T. Olson, I humbly recommend you check it out here. One thing that came up while we worked back and forth down the board is how I view all the different prospects at this point in the process. That got me thinking about how it’s probably a halfway decent time to get a watch list together for the Bowl and holiday season. A couple of quick disclaimers that you probably won’t read: 1. This is based on the Broncos’ scheme as I see it. It’s also following how I view the needs and positional value. It’s also how I’d rate the talent. For example, I think 1 will be a better player than 2, and so on. You may love ____ and wonder why he isn’t here when he’s clearly going in the top ___. Reread that previous paragraph before you ask because that’s probably a big part of it.2. I haven’t had the time to study guy’s tape. With class, Broncos stuff, and a side gig it’s just the reality of life right now. This list is based entirely off the combination of what I’ve seen on Saturdays and have found as I pored over other reports. This may lead a few guys to miss the list because I have doubts about their fit, but I’d rather add the guys I feel confident in over ____ because you like him. This will also mean this list could look really funny in three months. Nature of the beast.3. At least ‘til we see Drew Lock in real NFL action I’m holding off on quarterbacks.Without further adieu:Tier 1: Crème de la Crème.1. Andrew Thomas, Left Tackle, GeorgiaAthletic, experienced, and battle tested against pro talent on a weekly basis? Yes, please.2. Jerry Jeudy, Receiver, AlabamaI’ve talked a lot about Courtland Sutton and LeBron lately. Jeudy’s got Michael potential.3. Jeffrey Okudah Womens Joe Flacco Jersey , Cornerback, Ohio StateHas all the tools you look for. All of them.4. Chase Young, Edge, Ohio StatePositional value is the only reason he’s not sitting at No. 1. Best pure prospect in this class. 5. Henry Ruggs III, Receiver, AlabamaIf he beats you off the line, it could be six. He changes the coverage equation.6. CeeDee Lamb, Receiver, OklahomaMay still need a pure burner with him, and Sutton and I wouldn’t even care. He’s special.Tier 2: Tantalizing Upside.7. Derrick Brown, Defensive Lineman, AuburnA war daddy I woke to late because of Brandon Thorn. At the moment, I love the idea of him enough to have him as high as four in the first draft of this post. Then I remembered one of my big rules with interior linemen is to slow down and watch how they win. 8. Tristian Wirfs, Offensive Tackle, IowaGarett Bolles will push him up most boards, I get it. He’s more projection than guys above. I’ve heard about why he plays right instead of left. I’ve read about how freaky he is. Until I pore over the tape, this is as high as I can push him. Need to see more.9. Trevon Diggs, Cornerback, AlabamaIt’s interesting to me how Elway hasn’t tapped into Nick Saban’s pipeline until now. I suspect that changes with Fangio on board, as there’s definitely some scheme overlap worth taking advantage of. Diggs could step into a starting role immediately. Also has the size and athleticism to disrupt at the line of scrimmage and stick on an assignment downfield to contest at the catch point. He’d be special with Fangio coaching him up.10. Javon Kinlaw, Defensive Line/Edge, South CarolinaOffers inside/outside versatility and an enticing burst off the snap. If you watched Georgia get upset by South Carolina, you know full well what he can do to the interior. With a potential defensive line exodus in 2020 and a big need for more beef up front, this Gamecock deserves a long look. 11. A.J. Epenesa, Defensive Line/Edge, IowaIn the Broncos defense, he’d be a Derek Wolfe type and play the end on base downs before sliding inside for the nickel. Coming into the 2019 season, some argued he’d wind up ED1. Does a lot of the “boring” things that make a lineman stand out, but may never catch love from the Broncos’ box score scouts.Tier 3: Yeah, but... 12. Isaiah Simmons, Hybrid, ClemsonCan he get off blocks well enough for the Fangio defense? I like his game and love the potential, but that concern is probably a big reason Devin Bush got passed up at 10 in the 2019 draft. It’s something I plan to focus on when I get to his tape. 13. Alex Leatherwood, Offensive Line, AlabamaI noticed him far too much last weekend. Combine that with the fact that he’s moved outside from guard in 2018? I want to look back at his match-ups against the other top edge talent he’s played after this year. 14. Grant Delpit, Safety, LSUKareem Jackson and Justin Simmons at safety plus Delpit’s own tackling makes him a weird fit. I don’t know if he does enough to warrant moving Jackson out of the position that’s helped to transform Fangio’s D into one of the best in the league.15. Kristian Fulton, Cornerback, LSUAnother Tiger with tackling questions. He also gets handsy a bit too much for my liking. The Texas game in particular jumps out as I type this.16. Laviska Shenault, Receiver, ColoradoThe biggest issue I have with the Buffalo is how his game overlaps with the Broncos’ current X-receiver. Still Joe Flacco Jersey White , he’s a better burner than he’s been given credit for and would give Rich Scangarello a young Dwyane Wade to pair with his LeBron James.17. Jalen Reagor, Receiver, TCUAfter I drafted Ruggs at nine in the alternating Mock, I expected to get a lot of heat because tackle is such a big need for the Broncos. One thing I should have done a better job of explaining is how he fits. Against the Browns, Scangarello used Diontae Spencer on a motion and as a vertical threat multiple times. It was just one game, but does suggest this could become a big part of the offense going forward. This adds value to Ruggs and Reagor because of what they offer as both vertical threats and weapons on schemed touches. Because of their explosiveness, they demand attention from opponents even if the ball doesn’t go their way. 18. Xavier McKinney, Hybrid, AlabamaRight now I see him as the poor man’s Minkah Fitzpatrick. Calling him a safety doesn’t do justice to what he could offer the Broncos’ defense: he can blitz off the edge, crash the run, and cover from the slot. Don’t be shocked if he winds up higher as the next time I make one of these lists. I love him. He does a little bit of everything, but does look like a sum-is-greater-than-the-parts type, which gives me pause with projecting.Tier 4: Questions, Wants, and Warts.19. Dylan Moses, Linebacker, AlabamaI’ve read enough about his game and the hype that I’m certainly intrigued. His injury not only casts some doubt on his durability, but also means I only remember him from when I was studying other guys during the 2019 lead up. Not his fault, but until I go back and watch him, he can’t move from here.20. Prince Tega Wanogho, LT, Auburna very talented lump of clay. It’s really fun to think about what an offensive line coach like Mike Munchak could do with him. With a lot of polish, it’s easy to imagine him as an elite NFL tackle, but he’s sort of like Drew Lock in that he needs an overhaul of his technique to maximize his immense size and dancing bear athleticism.21. K’Lavon Chaisson, ED, LSUI’ve haven’t paid the closest attention to this edge class because I don’t consider it a pressing need. This Tiger caught my attention after his dominant game on a huge stage last weekend. He missed 2018 with an ACL injury and would need seasoning, but offers freaky upside. 22. Kenneth Murray, Linebacker, OklahomaI like what this Sooner could offer if the Broncos are looking to add a true three down backer to take over for Todd Davis in 2020. It’s easy to downplay questions about how he faces off against blocks when he’s so dang fast sideline to sideline in the Big 12, but it’s one of the biggest questions I have trying to project his fit to Denver. Fangio has demanded his stack backers leverage their gaps against the run so far and I’m not sure Murray’s up to that.23. Curtis Weaver, ED, Boise StateHe has the same issues Young and Chaisson do: Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. I just can’t see the Broncos chasing either while both are on the roster. One thing that does make Weaver intriguing is the possibility that he somehow gets overlooked and slips through the cracks. There’s a big difference between dominating the Mountain West and competing against professionals, so he’s one I’m reserving a little judgement on.24. Marvin Wilson, Defensive Lineman, Florida StateHis highlight reel will make you fall in love, but he’s out for the year after a hand injury, and he started this season out as a Day 3 guy because he hasn’t played up to his talent ‘til 2019. I want to go back over the tape and see what’s up, but his upside is a Mike Purcell-type who can generate pressure and the length to alter passing lanes.Tier 5: They’ve caught my eye. The ranking gets a good bit more loose at this point, as these are guys I’ve noticed without looking out for them. Consider this more of a short list to check back as time allows us to start studying. 25. Bryce Hall, Cornerback, Virginia26. Austin Jackson Womens Courtland Sutton Jersey , Tackle, USC27. Monty Rice, Linebacker, Georgia28. Neville Gallimore, Defensive Lineman, Oklahoma29. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Receiver, Michigan30. Ashtyn Davis, Safety, Cal31. Devonta Smith, Receiver, Alabama32. K.J. Hamler, Receiver, Penn StateTier 6: Square pegs for square holesThese guys haven’t gotten much, if any first round love, but they do look like fits for what the Broncos want at their respective positions.iOLNetane Muti, Fresno StateLloyd Cushenberry III, LSUJake Hanson, OregonShane Lemieux, OregonBen Bredeson, MichiganOTHakeem Adeniji, Kansas Samuel Cosmi, TexasJon Runyan, MichiganWRTylan Wallace, Oklahoma StateDenzel Mims, BaylorAaron Fuller, WashingtonDevin Duvernay, TexasCharleston Rambo, OklahomaDLRashard Lawrence, LSUNick Coe, AuburnJordan Scott, OregonDBShaun Wade, Ohio State Darnay Holmes, UCLACameron Dantzler, Mississippi StateTrajan Bandy, MiamiJeff Gladney, TCUShyheim Carter, AlabamaHamsah Nasirldeen, Florida State