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My (First) Fantasy Football Draft in 2009

Published: August 24, 2009

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Tonight marked my first of two, or possibly three fantasy football teams I will be playing with. The other will be in a league with some of the best and brightest Broncos’ writers that will draft next Sunday.

This league however is with some college buddies of mine, and other friends of theirs who mostly all live in Fort Collins, Colo., with me. I’ve been looking forward to this draft for over a month, as that’s when my friend sent me the invite, and the buildup to the draft was almost too much to take.

I’ve played fantasy football for years, since around 2000, and most of the time I am forced into doing my draft autopick style. But I always have the most fun when I get to do a live draft. Tonight I had the opportunity to participate in a live draft, and it was exhilarating.

I found myself going along with my draft plan well, sticking to it, and coming out with many quality players, at least ESPN and I believe so. I went with a somewhat different strategy than most drafters, and that is the reason I’m writing this piece.

While editing here on B/R, I ran across a fantasy article that talked about an alternate fantasy drafting strategy, going with the awesome passing attack, rather than running first.

I came into the draft wanting a dominant QB in the first round, and that’s just what I got. Drafting fifth, I wanted either Tom Brady or Drew Brees as my QB, and both were available at my spot as everyone took RBs up to that point.

I decided on Brees, as he had a crazy good year last year, and is projected to dominate once again.

Second, I took a WR, Reggie Wayne, one of the most dominant receivers in the game today, and the third one taken in our draft. In the third round I grabbed up Clinton Portis to be my No. 1A runningback. Fourth I took Dwayne Bowe, a legitimate No. 1 receiver to complement my other one.

I knew I needed another runner, so I picked up Pierre Thomas out of New Orleans, as he is projected to have just a good a year as Portis, around 10 TDs with almost 1,000 yards running and 400 receiving.

Next came Wes Welker, who has caught over 100 balls both of the last two years, and will be a huge player for me this season.

My personal biggest steal is Ray Rice, who will likely be the starting RB in Baltimore this year. He is projected to have 926 yards running and six TDs this year, and I got him as my eighth pick.

Other notables on the team are Matt Cassell in a backup QB/OP position, the Titans D/ST which was ranked No. 4 by ESPN, and Antonio Bryant in the 12th round, another No. 1 WR.

Overall, I feel very confident in this team, and although there are already some trade proposals that I have made, I believe this team will go far this year for me.

Here is a look at the entire squad from a team perspective.

 

 

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Drew Brees

Most consistently valuable QB in fantasy

380

Clinton Portis

Great goal-line runner, all around stud

196

Pierre Thomas

Seven weeks had 99 carries for 501 yards and 6 TDs

194

Jamal Lewis

Slowing but still decent

134

Reggie Wayne

Can go deep or across the middle, definite No. 1 WR

201

Dwayne Bowe

Not a burner but can leap over any corner

181

Wes Welker

Will be helped with Brady’s return for sure

173

Chris Cooley

Only had one score in 2008, but that should improve in ‘09

128

Matt Cassel

Chiefs will pass a lot, good backup QB/ starter at OP

308

Titans D/ST

Definite strong starting D/ST

142

John Kasay

Old, but consistent, most consistent in the league last year

116

Ray Rice

Should be starter in Baltimore and will get goal-line touches

195

Antonio Bryant

Hurt now but should be ready at start of season

169

Jeremy Shockey

His numbers have to go up in this pass-happy system

89

Josh Morgan

Another No. 1 receiver? I think so, as does ESPN

137

Chester Taylor

He can catch well and will run occasionally

121

Chad Pennington

Great third QB

194

Nate Burleson

Likely the worst receiver I have

99

 

 

Please tell me what you think. Smart picks, dumb ones, great ones, busts and soon-to-be breakouts. I would love all the feedback!


Brandon Marshall Loses Trust in Team: Anyone Else Tired of Broncos Sagas?

Published: August 19, 2009

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Just in from the AP, Brandon Marshall has reportedly lost trust with the Denver Broncos, apparently because of how the front office has handled his new acquittal from domestic abuse charges.

Someone in the public relations department told Marshall’s Broncos teammates not to gloat over the acquittal, but instead to say that they are “happy to have it all behind them so the team can move on”—something that has obviously upset the young disgruntled receiver.

Brandon “Baby TO” Marshall is saying in turn, that he believes this move to hush teammates has come from higher up in the organization, and has “fostered distrust between him and the team.”

Does this sound familiar?

Who does this Marshall think he is, Jay Cutler?

As day after day of this saga continues, it bears more and more resemblance to what Cutler did, as a way to leverage his way out of Denver.

Cutler demanded a trade, before Josh McDaniels was hired and Jeremy Bates was fired, then backed down. Then he demanded another trade, lost communication with the team, and continued a long, drawn out media circus that has national media members looking at the Broncos with black and silver tinted glasses.

And here we go again, or have gone again I suppose. As we pass a month of day-in, day-out coverage of everything Marshall, there is nothing to report, besides how he feels mentally from day-to-day.

Marshall now “distrusts” the team, just as Cutler said he did, but “Baby TO’s” distrust is unfounded, illogical, and yet another scheme he’s trying to use to vacate the mile high city.

First he demanded a trade, which was turned down by the Broncos, because “he doesn’t feel comfortable with the medical staff.” Then, after not showing for voluntary workouts, Marshall did show when it was mandatory, only to “injure” his hamstring. I say “injure” because I believe he was faking the injury as a way to legally sit out of practice without hurting his image more.

Now, when someone in the FO tells teammates not to gloat about his acquittal, Marshall loses trust with Denver? Why?

Think about it Brandon, you have been in trouble over a dozen times since 2006, and if you were found guilty you would have lost playing time this year. So, it’s a good move from the franchise’s standpoint to not have lots of their players joking around about a serious situation in domestic abuse.

But that’s the problem with “Baby TO,” he won’t, at this point I’d even venture can’t think about anyone else but himself. He is completely selfish, and it shows again here.

He doesn’t care about the women he’s beaten, doesn’t care what the Broncos want because he wants to be traded, and he doesn’t care if he’s a liability as a player and citizen with all these arrests, Marshall just wants to get paid.

Well, guess what Brandon? You don’t get to get paid. You don’t get to leave Denver, unless this deal the Jets are proposing is tempting enough. You don’t get to gloat after physically and verbally assaulting women.

Are these notions really that hard to understand?

All this makes me think of something I learned in Rhetoric and Civility, a college class I took; Brandon Marshall needs to read Civility, by Stephen L. Carter.

Carter says, “To be civil in our society is to imagine we are a passenger on a train, not in our own car.” When we’re on a train, we must stand for others, move, and squeeze in for them, and we must be let off at stops, which may not be exactly where we want to go.

So, my advice to Brandon Marshall is this: Either get on the train, or the Broncos will send you packing on a plane. By the way, did you see where Cutler is now? Denver did that on purpose, and they could find a team without a QB relatively easily.


Denver Broncos’ Kyle Orton Looks Bad, But Cutler Struggles In Debut Too

Published: August 15, 2009

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The Broncos marched out onto the field and for the first time, they did so under youngest coach in Denver history Josh McDaniels.

Expectations were high. Many fans took McDaniels on his word and morals that the Broncos would be improved from last year, even on the offensive end, while losing a Pro Bowl QB.

The Broncos first drive of the night was decent, shoot, it was pretty darn good. Denver started on their own 27 and marched methodically down the field to the five yard line.

The drive was good for 13 plays and 69 yards and gobbled up 6:57 of game time, but it culminated in an interception. That’s something that happened all too often the last couple of years in Denver.

The second drive saw a ball forced into an unopen receiver for another pick. Then, during the third drive, it only took Orton three plays to get his third interception of the game. In all, Orton finished going 9-16 for 89 yards and three picks.

This performance brought memories of Brian Griese, Jake Plummer, and heaven forbid, even John Elway. People too easily forget that Elway struggled his whole career with interceptions, but he could also recover from them and pull out wins.

Orton’s struggles has likely brought panic to Denver fans, as many want Cutler back, but he was not strong in his opening performance either.

Jay Cutler threw a pick in his second drive with Chicago, and he nearly had another that would have gone for six easily, but the Bills’ defender could not hang onto a ball that Cutler forced into triple coverage. That’s something he did so many times in Denver the past few years.

Cutler though was saved by a fumbled punt by a Bills’ player, which gave the Bears’ offense great field position. He then made a nice pass to an open Clark. Cutler was forced into the third-down situation on the five yard line, and attempted to force a ball into double coverage, that could have been picked as well.

Cutler’s night finished as 5-10 with 64 yards and in interception.

 

What’s interesting is the fact that both second-string QBs played better than their starters—though there is only one quarterback controversy, and it’s in Denver.

Chris Simms came in and played quite well, going 11-17 for 142 yards and two touchdowns. He commanded the offense and the 49ers defense, although it was the second-stringers.

Colorado State University Alumn Caleb Hanie, Chicago’s backup, went 8-11 for 87 yards and a touchdown—which came on a bootleg toss while getting hit.

Following the “nightmareish” performance by Orton though, Denver coach Josh McDaniels backed his starting quarterback.

“I feel very confident where we’re at,” McDaniels said after the game. “He made a few mistakes, but we’re not going to go into this thing after the first preseason game and start tailspinning and doing this and that and making knee-jerk reactions.”

And when asked about losing the starting job, Orton said, “I’m not worried about it, I’ve got a lot of confidence in me, and my team has a lot of confidence in me.”

If he does want to keep the spot, he must have a better performance next week.

And either way, Simms showed he deserves at least a few series with the first string offense.

 

       

Breaking News: Brandon Marshall Found Not Guilty in Battery Case

Published: August 14, 2009

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This just in from the AP, an Atlanta jury has found the Denver Broncos’ wide receiver Brandon Marshall not guilty of misdemeanor battery.

The jury deliberated for around an hour before coming to the verdict on Marshall’s two accounts of simple battery, and came back with a “not guilty” for the young NFL star.

This is a good sign for a guy that has gotten an extreme amount of flak for on and off the field troubles—now the weight of this particular run-in with the law is not on his shoulders or clouding his mind.

Will this experience finally be the one to wake Marshall up? The one that makes him realize how precious and fragile his NFL career is?

Sure, this would not have ended Marshall’s career, but Roger Goodell affirmed that the Broncos’ 2008 leader in catches, yards, and touchdowns would have been suspended in 2009. It would have likely kept him out of four-to-eight games, but now he is free to play in all 16.

That is, as long as Marshall doesn’t go out and celebrates this verdict with wild partying in a night club, or heaven forbid, a strip club.

Brandon Marshall has expressed that he doesn’t want to be in Denver, and if he wants to stay in the NFL all together, he must keep his nose clean. Marshall can’t expect to continue to get let off the hook. If he continues this misbehavior, he will be found guilty eventually if he doesn’t straighten up.

It’s a shame that Marshall is likely the best player on the Broncos currently and is labeled as one of the “bad guys” of the NFL—one bad apple that spoils the whole bunch.

Marshall is your typical, “I think I’m better than everyone else” type of NFL player, who is out for big money and enjoys taking plays off—which could result into him not making it to Canton one day.

Think about all the times Champ Bailey has been in the news for a run-in with the law. Or how about players like Eddie Royal, DJ Williams, or Brian Dawkins. These are examples of great men in the NFL, people that are humble, yet stars, and some will likely make it to the hallowed hall one day.

If Marshall doesn’t learn from other, better teammates, to just shut up and play, then this will likely be the end of “Baby T.O.” in the Broncos B & O (Blue and Orange).

 


Brandon Marshall Moved Out of No. 1 Position:Is a Move From Denver Next?

Published: August 11, 2009

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Brandon Marshall, after missing the first two days of full-team practice with a hamstring injury he sustained during his second day in Dove Valley, has been moved on the depth chart.

Marshall is no longer the No. 1 receiver on the Broncos, heck he’s not even on the first team now.

Second year phenom Eddie Royal has taken the No. 1 receiver spot, with veterans Brandon Stokely and Jabar Gaffney following him respectively.

This move may not just be due to injury though, it may act as a precursor, to the very near future.

Foreshadowing in the drama blockbuster that is Brandon Marshall’s playing career, and really, whole life. 

Marshall was moved off the starting string yesterday, which could be seen in a few different ways.

First, he’s just injured, and since he won’t be practicing, it’s a good way to get the other guys comfortable in those spots. Especially if Marshall misses significant time during the season.

Second, Marshall was taken off the roster because he’s hurt and has a court date coming up on Thursday. If Marshall is found guilty, he will likely miss a good part of the season, up to eight games, which again gets the next guys in line playing time at their new positions—and learning the new routes and formations that come with McDaniels’ arrival.

Third, and most intriguing, this move of Marshall from No. 1 overall receiver to second-stringer signifies the Broncos possibly shopping the disgruntled  receiver around. Maybe McDaniels is fed up with Marshall’s “injury,” brashness, and likely inability to learn the multitude of plays put in front of him.

Brandon Marshall is a superb talent, but is he worth it?

Is he worth all this negative media attention, in a year Denver has already been shelled by the national and local media alike? Is he worth the “rockstar” attitude that he and many other prima donna NFL receivers bring with them? Is he worth the fumbles, plays taken off, and weak work ethic?

Perhaps yesterday in Dove Valley McD and CO. finally thought, “no.” Or perhaps Marshall just needs a few days rest.

I may be paranoid, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Marshall is gone in the next few days.


Sorry, Raider Nation, but Here’s How the Denver Broncos Will Win the AFC West

Published: August 10, 2009

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Last night, while sitting with my roommate, I noticed he had a wallet-sized fold-out Broncos schedule, so I made sure to give it the once over.

This schedule is deceivingly difficult, as it starts and ends with relatively easy opponents, but the meat of the regular season is chock full of perennial contenders in the NFL.

For any team this would be an extremely challenging schedule, but for an organization that has had as much turnover as Denver, this lineup of challengers will be demanding to win against to say the least.


Brandon Marshall Injures Hamstring: Another Case of Marshall as Baby TO?

Published: August 2, 2009

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Today, it was reported by ESPN that Brandon Marshall injured his hamstring in the last hour of Broncos’ practice. He was attempting to run a deep sideline route.

Marshall pulled up, limped to the sideline, threw his helmet to the ground, then collapsed to the grass. He stayed on the sideline for a few minutes before being seen hobbling, ironically to the trainer’s room.

I say ironically because one of the reasons Marshall cites in wanting a trade from the Broncos is that he believes Denver’s medical staff misdiagnosed his hip injury last year, something that needed surgery during the off-season.

So, after having to worry about a hip coming off surgery, Marshall now must contend with a hamstring that could end up being a nagging injury.

One thing skill players like receivers and cornerbacks don’t need is a leg injury; see Champ Bailey and his hurt groin last year.

What really happened to Marshall?

Has he been lazy in the off-season, not working hard enough?

Or has he had to take rehab easy as to not strain the hip again?

Or, is it just Brandon Marshall acting up, being his usual “Baby T.O.” self once again?

Marshall showed up for the first day of camp Monday, but it was a move I called selfish, as he was more trying to dodge fines than show he’s a team player.

As he sulked, it was evident he didn’t want to be there, and when asked if he was happy to be with the Broncos, dodged again saying, “I’m just happy to be playing football.”

So, he showed that he’s not being completely hostile by showing up to camp, but could this be his easy way out of working with Denver?

Could he really be faking an injury in order to leverage his trade position even further?

Let’s put it this way, I wouldn’t put it passed him.

I used to think his nickname “Baby T.O.” was exciting; referring to his large size, speed, and playmaking ability. But it seems that this moniker has an ominous side as well.

Terrell Owens is one of the most bold, brash, and big-headed players in the NFL today. He creates enemies with teammates and quarterbacks, (see Donovan McNabb, Jeff Garcia) and coaches alike.

In 2007, Marshall called out Broncos’ fans for leaving early during a very rainy blowout against the Chargers, saying they, “aren’t true fans.”

Though many thought his relationship with Jay Cutler was strong, many times Cutler was seen yelling at Marshall for giving up on routes and going out of games at key moments.

Now Marshall wants a pay raise—even though he’s been doing his best Pacman Jones impersonation, having 13 run-ins with the police in the past two years—and as Denver is hesitant to pay him, Marshall has demanded to be traded.

It seems Marshall is following the route T.O. has been running for years. And if he’s not careful, “Baby T.O.” will catch one too many big hits by coaches and teammates, landing himself on a horrible team with a bad quarterback—basically exiling himself in the NFL.


Brandon Marshall Shows Some Sense: Reports to Training Camp

Published: July 27, 2009

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After weeks of speculation following another Broncos’ star trade demands, Brandon Marshall made a great decision and showed up to Dove Valley Monday, the day in which Bronco players are required to report to camp.

Although, what must be realized is that this is yet another selfish decision in a long line of self-centered acts by the young receiver.

Marshall was forced to show at camp; otherwise, he would face fines of almost $16,000 per day. He explained in a familiar way, “I’m under contract. It’s my obligation to be here, and I’m here,” reported The Denver Post today. 

Marshall may be in Dove Valley, but that doesn’t mean he’s a happy camper, if you get my drift. When asked if he’s happy to be in a Broncos’ uniform, Marshall said, “I’m happy to be playing football. That’s what I’ve done since I was a little boy, and hopefully, that’s what I can continue to do.”

Marshall wants a bigger contract, as he is only due about $2.2 million this season, whereas many high-profile receivers are paid in the $5-8 million-per-year range.

The Broncos’ hesitation stems from a myriad of off-the-field disputes that leave Marshall’s future hanging in the balance. He has a hearing Aug. 13, and if found guilty, he could start his 2009 season like he did in 2008, serving a suspension.

The most troubling part of Marshall’s overdue arrival at camp is the fact that he hasn’t had a one on one discussion with Josh McDaniels yet, which is eerily similar to the Jay Cutler fiasco. He said, “My agent (Kennard McGuire) has been talking to McDaniels.”

Hopefully, there is not another case of communication breakdown happening between coach and player, or this could definitely spell trouble for the future of the McDaniels’ era in Denver.


Josh McDaniels: A Look Inside the Broncos’ “Master” Mind

Published: July 27, 2009

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Josh McDaniels is one of the most scrutinized coaches in the NFL, and he hasn’t even coached a preseason game yet.

Really though, who could blame fans?

They have endured the loss of their team’s greatest coach, only to have him be replaced by a baby-faced, and some think, arrogant and over-controlling, relative no-name that exiled the team’s best player early in his tenure.

But they haven’t been the only ones, the national, and local media alike have done everything from insult McDaniels’ intelligence to question his ability to lead.

In addition, disputes with Brandon Marshall (which may have cooled for now) and huge turnover in all aspects of the team, have scared fans, and alerted the media that all the Broncos greatness of the last decade and a half is over.

But, as many still wonder, “Who really is Josh McDaniels? Will he be an heir to the “Mastermind” Mike Shanahan, the disciple of “The Grimace” Bill Belichick? Or will he be just another from the Patriots dynasty—Romeo Crennel, Eric Mangini, Charlie Weiss—either a complete flop or at least a disappointment overall.

Can we really judge McDaniels already? I personally haven’t seen any interviews with him on TV that have been longer than a few minutes, and his coverage in the local papers is more speculative than in an interview fashion.

Woody Paige of the The Denver Post, likely the greatest writer in the Rocky Mountain region, though got an intimate experience in Paige’s third interview with the coach.

McDaniels said a few things that struck me, some that I believe are telling of this intriguing figure. Paige begins the interview with this quote from McDaniels, “There are things we will do (offensively) that other teams have never done.”

McDaniels continued, “We definitely will find different ways to make defenses work to get ready for us. Jack Del Rio (Jaguars coach) said it best two years ago. He said, preparing for us (New England) was like preparing for six different defenses. We want to dictate to defenses.”

McDaniels is confident, maybe overly so. But wasn’t Shanahan as well, when he signed on with Denver?

New formations, plays, and an overall different way of looking at things are good for football, especially on offense. After all, there had to be an Air Coryell to create the West Coast offense, and a Mike Shanahan to perfect it.

And possibly, for McDaniels to progress the offense, and maybe the NFL, into an even more sophisticated realm. McDaniels describes his playbook as, “It’s a library.” Paige said it resembled an “Encyclopedia Brittanica,” but McDaniels clarifies that the Broncos, “Won’t use all of it, but we will go into each week and choose the best plays for that game.”

Really, this should be really exciting for Broncos fans, as even if Kyle Orton isn’t the quarterback of the future, he could be the stop gap for a few years. McDaniels addressed Orton, not holding anything back when speaking of the positives he holds in store.

“It’s a tough adjustment coming into our system. Kyle moved here full time and has learned the offense. We threw everything at him. He’s watching film, studying all the time. I feel very good about him. Kyle’s a smart player. He brings leadership, toughness. We’re not going to ask him to do things that are not best suited for him.”

McDaniels, with all those plays, has to find some that suit the players he has, if he ever wants to be labeled with a cool nickname like his predecessors.

When it came to talking about the team overall, McDaniels showed his youthful pride-like confidence once again. “

All I can tell you is I’ve never been a part of a losing season in my life—not when I started playing in the seventh grade, not in high school, not in college, not (as an assistant) at Michigan State, not in all my years (eight) in New England. I don’t want to put a cap on what we’re going to do.”

Broncos fans should be assured that McDaniels is a winner, has experienced winning his entire life, including winning Super Bowls. A winner and leader, even if that leader rips the reigns a bit too hard for some, is much better than a loser and obedient servant-like the situation in Oakland.

Paige finishes by describing McDaniels as, “Josh is engaging, self-assured, likable, oft-times funny at his own expense, serious about his profession and goals, an NFL historian, highly intelligent, a dedicated husband and father and a clever, gifted football coach.”

This interview is a great glimpse into the real Josh McDaniels, a person with so much control over the beloved Broncos, that we seemingly don’t know yet; a person that has been likely prematurely scrutinized by those that may not see his vision, yet.


Denver Broncos Secondary Improves Greatly with Alphonso Smith’s Signing

Published: July 27, 2009

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Today it was reported by ESPN NFL insider John Clayton that CB Alphonso Smith, the second-round draft pick from Wake Forest, was signed. Also, Darcel McBath, David Bruton, and Tom Brandstater penned deals, leaving Knowshon Moreno and Robert Ayers as the only two of Denver’s 10 picks unsigned.

Smith, who was projected by many to go in the first round, slipped to 37th to the Broncos. Smith showed he has great ball-hawking skills, collecting 21 interceptions in his time at Wake, making him the all time ACC leader in picks. He was also an all ACC selection in both 2007 and 2008.

Some say Smith, at 5’9″ and 190 pounds is too small to start in the NFL, but Smith has also been said to be a good tackler, and runstopper when needed. If not this year, since it seems Renaldo Hill will start opposite Champ Bailey, then possibly in 2010 or ’11.

But that isn’t to say Smith won’t see playing time, as he was also a great returner in college, and looks to be the No. 1 returner on the team at this point.

Smith wasn’t the only bolstering done to the secondary on Sunday either, as McBath and Bruton are both free safeties.

McBath, who went in the second round as well, could eventually be a starter one day too. He averaged over 70 tackles a season from 2006-08, and was also all Big 12 his sophomore and junior seasons, while playing for Texas Tech. 

Bruton has a slimmer chance to one day start, but at 6’2″ 220 pounds, and with ability that led to 91 tackles, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles, he will be a great special teams player at the very least.

Overall, as the secondary has seen a complete overhaul this year, and with an aging Champ, it’s a welcome sight to see all this young talent walk into Dove Valley for Monday’s first day Rookies are required to be in camp.

Now, as far as his size and potential, we will see if Smith can be more like ex-Broncos youngsters Dominique Foxworth or Darrent Williams. Both were 5’9″, but Williams was far superior as a player, until his untimely death in 2007. Foxworth is still a solid corner, and a starter currently, but lacks the flash and athletic ability of an explosive corner.

Not to mention, Williams was special as a returner, as Smith hopes to be as well.

If I had to call it now, I would say Smith will end up reminding many Broncos fans of Williams with his flashy, athletic play.


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