As expected there was little activity in early April, as the Broncos and most other teams were preparing for the draft. All that changed this weekend as the draft reshaped the roster for 2006.

  • Early in the month, the Broncos re-signed LB Patrick Chukwurah.
  • Good news came out of Dove Valley this month as we learned that Dwayne Carswell has begun the process of coming back from his serious injuries in a car accident last fall. We’re all rooting for you, House.
  • The Broncos acquired WR Javon Walker for a 2nd round pick in a draft day trade with the Packers. Walker should easily start, and if the Broncos can lock him up long-term, he should replace Rod Smith in a year or two as the Broncos #1 WR. Until then, he’ll certainly start and be a big contributor in the Broncos offense.
  • The Broncos made a huge trade to move up in the draft and pick up QB Jay Cutler with the 11th pick. Some considered Cutler to be the best QB available in the draft. He may be the big-time QB that the Broncos have been lacking since Elway. As well as Plummer played last year, he won’t be replaced this season, but you can bet he’ll be aware of Cutler’s presence on the bench if things don’t go well.
  • The Broncos other picks included TE Tony Scheffler (W Michigan) in the 2nd round, WR Brandon Marshall (C Florida) - 4th round, DE Elvis Dumervil (Louisville) - 4th round, WR Domenik Hixon (Akron) - 4th round, G Chris Kuper (North Dakota) - 5th round, and C Greg Eslinger (Minnesota) - 6th round.
Permalink |