‘The Honorable’ Andrew Mason hears Ryan Edwards and Steve Atwater ‘take their case to court’ on what to do with OT in the upcoming NFL draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Broncos podcastsShould the Broncos’ spend a premium draft pick on OT?New Joe Flacco Jersey ,61comments‘The Honorable’ Andrew Mason hears Ryan Edwards and Steve Atwater ‘take their case to court’ on what to do with OT in the upcoming NFL draft. Should the Broncos’ spend a premium draft pick on OT?denverbroncos.comThe First & 10 @ 10 crew on Orange & Blue Radio has an outstanding segment on its morning show leading up to the draft called, “Take Your Case to Court” in which two of the hosts argue for or against some element of the draft. It’s very entertaining, so I highly recommend it, but it’s also insightful when it comes to the Broncos’ options - and dilemmas - related to their draft picks.This morning Ryan Edwards and Steve Atwater debated whether the Broncos should consider spending a premium pick on an offensive tackle (rounds 1-3) or avoid that position early and instead aim to get an offensive tackle in a later round or even among the undrafted players.Listen to "04-03-19 Take The Case To Court" on Spreaker.The case for a premium pick at OTEdwards made an excellent case for getting an offensive tackle early in the draft, pointing out that although Garett Bolles was a first-round pick in 2017 and newly acquired Ja’wuan James was a first-round pick five years ago, the two are not necessarily “locked in” as the starters there. According to Pro Football Focus, James was the 64th ranked OT last year while Bolles was the 30th. And Edwards isn’t buying the argument that new offensive line coach Mike Munchak is completely happy with that pair.Edwards also noted that the PFF grades for both Bolles and James got worse this year from last.“The reality is you need depth there, and the best way get that is through premium picks in the draft,” he argued.The case for getting OT in later roundsSteve Atwater came in hard with his argument in favor of waiting - presumably because he knows the top-tier defenders available early.But also because he sees Mike Munchak as a key player in this debate, arguing that the new offensive line coach can do great things for Bolles, James and the rest of the line.The primary reason to not take an offensive tackle before day three, Atwater argued, is that the Broncos now have two highly drafted tackles on the roster, both in prime form to benefit from the teaching and coaching of Munchak, a former nine-time Pro Bowler and Hall-of-Famer at the position.In fact, Atwater specifically pointed out how much the Steelers’ line improved under the former Houston Oilers OT.Prior to his arrival in Pittsburgh, the Steelers were 15th in pass blocking and 22nd in run blocking. By 2016, the line was second in pass blocking and fourth in run blocking.The DecisionActually, I’m not going to tell you how The Honorable Andrew “Mase” Mason ruled in this case because you should listen to the arguments and the decision.But he did point out that among Munchak’s best players in recent years were both an undrafted Alejandro Villanueva as well as second-rounder Marcus Gilbert - for what that’s worth. And I definitely encourage you to listen to the “case” - but first weigh in with your thoughts in the comments on how you’d decide. Under the leadership of John Elway, the Denver Broncos have struggled when it comes to finding talent in the NFL Draft. However, the past two drafts indicate that Elway and his staff have evolved and finally found a winning formula to acquire collegiate talent." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteMile High Reporta Denver Broncos communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBroncosOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:NFL DraftDenver Broncos 2019 DraftThe evolution of John Elway’s NFL Draft strategyNew,24commentsUnder the leadership of John Elway, the Denver Broncos have struggled when it comes to finding talent in the NFL Draft. However, the past two drafts indicate that Elway and his staff have evolved and finally found a winning formula to acquire collegiate talent. The evolution of John Elway’s NFL Draft strategyPhoto by Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesAfter years of questionable drafts littered with more misses than hits, John Elway seems to have finally found a winning formula with respect to the NFL Draft.In his tenure as general manager, Elway has relied on strong free agent classes to bolster the team’s ability to compete. His success in that regard has been remarkable, but his draft day endeavors and subsequent results have been tenuous at best. Though over the last two drafts, the Broncos’ draft strategy has evolved and most importantly Bradley Chubb Jersey White , changed for the better.A major emphasis has been placed on drafting players who are leaders on and off the field. High character prospects that possess remarkable football intelligence and the desire to be the best. As I’ve wrote numerous times, it’s often the mental approach to the game that separates the good from the great. In order to successfully navigate the enormous rigors of the National Football League successfully, you need to be diligent and have incredible mental toughness. Nothing can be taken for granted. Every challenge should be seen as an opportunity to become the best player you can be. You have to put your best foot forward every single day, whether it is on the practice field or in the film room. Every selection over the past two drafts have been players who embody the aforementioned principles. Players who would run through a brick wall to get to their hopeful destination without hesitation. Players who aspire for dominance. Players who want to be Denver Broncos. I could wax poetic about this topic forever, but let’s now turn the page and focus on Elway’s masterful maneuvers in this year’s draft.Instead of standing pat at ten overall, Elway navigated the first-round draft landscape beautifully by trading down and selecting dynamic tight end Noah Fant. The selection of Fant provides the Broncos with a player who will contribute immediately and provide the offense with something it has been missing for years — a formidable threat at the position. Broncos Country should have little doubt that he will be a game-changer for years to come.It wasn’t just the selection itself that is praise-worthy, but the fact Elway was able to secure significant draft capital by adding a second-round and 2020 third-round pick in the process. In one smooth phone call, the Broncos maximized their ability to address other key needs on the roster, while adding a premium pick to target future needs. Without that trade down, what transpired on the draft’s second day could have never come to fruition.With Mike Munchak in the fold and the departure of Matt Paradis in free agency, it was obvious the Broncos were going to be on the pursuit for an offensive lineman early. At the 41st pick, the franchise snagged Kansas State tackle Dalton Risner. The Colorado kid from Wiggins is coming home and will be a plug-and-play starter as a rookie at right guard.Just when you thought the Broncos would have to wait a bit longer to make their third pick of the draft, Elway shocked the world by trading a fourth and sixth round selection to obtain the quarterback he had coveted throughout the entire draft process, Missouri’s Drew Lock. While Lock has certainly needs mechanical refinement and development with respect to processing defenses and pressure, he has all the tools you can’t teach and most importantly, a great mentor in Joe Flacco. He is a perfect fit for what the Broncos want to accomplish and has the talent to be the franchise’s quarterback of the future.To round out their day two haul, the Broncos were fortunate to obtain Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones. Jones has the ability to play outside and kick inside in sub-packages and took a huge step forward in his last year with the Buckeyes. Considering Shelby Harris, Adam Gotsis and Derek Wolfe are in contract years, it was a smart move to make immediately and for the long-term.On the third day of the draft, the Broncos added depth at edge rusher and wide receiver by selecting Oregon standout Justin Hollins and Colorado’s Juwann Winfree. Hollins played under Jim Leavitt with the Ducks, who coached alongside Vic Fangio in San Francisco. Winfree shares the same agent as Phillip Lindsay and appears to have a lot of untapped potential. Last but not least, Denver was able to sign two high-profile undrafted free agents in Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien and Nevada edge defender Malik Reed. Truth be told, it will take several more years to know exactly how the past two drafts will actually panned out. fortunes are changing with a new strategy in place. With a revamped offense and improve defense, as well as holding a treasure trove of picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, the current and future state of the Broncos is strong.It’s time to put the rest of the league on notice — the Broncos are officially back and ready to compete now and from now on.