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2009 Denver Broncos Season Preview
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The 2009 Denver Broncos are looking for a new leader in first time head coach Josh Mcdaniels. Who on January 12, 2009, was named the 12 Head coach in Denver Broncos History. After trading away former on the field leader, starting Quarter back and, fan favorite Jay Cutler, Coach Mcdaniels will have to win Broncos Fans loyalty with Victories on the field. As far as the 2009 Denver Broncos Preview goes, Josh Mcdaniels is no stranger to wins on the football field as his previous coaching forum was as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots form years (2006-2008) as well as quarter back coach to phenom Tom Brady. Tell help Head Coach Josh McDaniels accomplish a playoff birth, the Denver broncos have added former San Francisco head coach Mike Nolan as the new defensive Coordinator. Other key additions in the coaching staff include, Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy formally from the Carolina Panthers, Defensive line coach Wayne Nunnley formally from the San Diego Chargers, special teams coach Mike Priefer from the Kansas City Chiefs and, wide receivers coach Adam Gase formally of the Detroit Lines. The coaches that decided to stay with Denver after the departure of former 13 year Head coach Mike Shanahan are running backs coach Bobby turner, the master mind behind the impressive running game for the past 15 years. As well as assistant head coach Steve Watson, who has been with the team sense 2001. this combination of the remaining coach staff and 6 new key additions hope to breed a winning mentality back to the Denver Broncos, a franchise that won back to back Superbowl's just 11 years ago.
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2009 Denver Broncos Free Agency And TradesThe biggest of all the 2009 Denver Broncos Free Agency and Trades was when, in the off season for the NFL, a new starting quarterback Kyle Orton form the Chicago Bears was brought in as an exchange for former staring quarter back Jay Cutler. The Broncos also acquired two first round draft picks in both the 2009 and 2010 NFL draft along with a third round pick in this years 2009 draft. Orton, a former starting quarter back for the Chicago Bears, allows the Broncos fans some hopes for success, as last year he started 15 games and led his former team in all passing categories. To help Kyle Orton in the passing game Josh McDaniels added his former Slot receiver Jabar Gaffney of the New England Patriots, as well as 7 year veteran wide receiver Brandon Lloyd from the San Francisco 49ers. To secure the success in the ground game the Broncos acquired Goal line running back J.J Arrington from the NFC champion Arizona Cardinals and scat back Correll Buckhalter from the Philadelphia Eagles who fared well last season filling in for injured tail back Brian Westbrook . Buckhalter is not the only Eagle new to the Broncos this year, CB Brian Dawkins was signed during free agency to add veteran play to a shaky Denver secondary.
2009 Denver Broncos NFL DraftDue to the trade involving Jay Cutler the Broncos entered the 2009 Denver Broncos NFL Draft with two first round draft picks, the 12th and 18th overall picks. With the 12th selection in the 2009 NFL draft, the Broncos selected Knowshon Moreno RB from Georgia University. Moreno hopes to bring back the quick strike running attack, Broncos fans have gotten used to over the past ten years. With the 18th overall selection, the Broncos added to the defense, taking LB Robert Ayers from Tennessee college. Ayers is known for his pass rushing capabilities, a much needed position for a defense that finished 30th in points against and 29th in total yards allowed last year. Broncos also gained three picks in the 2nd round, taking CB Alphonso Smith from Wake Forest with the 37th overall selection and, continued the trend, selecting CB Darcel McBath from Texas Tech at the 48th overall pick. With the last pick in the 2nd round the Broncos went offense, adding TE Richard Quinn from North Carolina with the 64th pick. The Broncos didn't get another pick till the 4th round 114th pick overall, selecting David Bruton 6 foot big hitting FS from Notre Dame. With the 132nd pick the broncos added big man Seth Olsen OG from Iowa to help secure the offensive line. In the 5th round the Broncos selected Kenny Mckinely speedy Wide Receiver from South Carolina at the 141st pick overall. With the first selection in the 6th round The Broncos chose QB Tom Brandstater out of Fresno State, to back up Kyle Orton and Chris Simms under center. To close out the Broncos 2009 draft class, Denver selected Blake Schlueter, center from TCU with the 225 pick overall.
2009 Denver Broncos QuarterbacksThe Denver Broncos ended the 2008 regular season as one of the best Offenses the League has to offer, finishing 3rd in pass yards a game (279.4) and 2nd in total yards gained (395.8). Without quarterback Jay Cutler at the helms, Head Coach Josh McDaniels must devise a passing scheme for new starter Kyle Orton to flourish. A scheme in which new running backs Knowshon Moreno and J.J. Arrington will be utilized in Passing screens more often. Kyle Orton's success as one of the 2009 Denver Broncos Quarterbacks will be determined in his abilities to not turn the ball over, sense the Broncos Defense is a work in progress. Kyle Orton finished last year with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 15 games, a ratio that must improve for a successful 2009 campaign. In succession behind Kyle Orton, is former Tampa Bay Starting quarterback Chris Simms who produced some success before rupturing his spleen during a game in 2006. Third string quarterback is newly drafted Tom Bradstater from Fresno State, leaving the Denver Broncos without much experience behind an already inexperienced starting quarterback.
2009 Denver Broncos Running Backs
The running back core for the Denver Broncos, might be the loan bright spot in the offense. As far as the 2009 Denver Broncos Running Backs go, first round draft pick Knowshon Moreno looks to take over at the starting Running back position. Free agent pick up J.J. Arrington could be the Goal line back the Denver Broncos need, after the loss of Peyton Hillis do to injuries. Peyton Hills however averaged 5 yards a carry and entered the end zone 5 times in just 6 starts in 2008. The speedy Correll Buckhalter provides an ability to reach the sidelines off quick screens, and should cause defenses trouble in isolation flat plays. Lamont Jordan fits in well as a third option for the Broncos as he's played that roll before under Josh McDaniels, for the New England Patriots last year. The running game of the Denver Broncos must have success if they want to open up the air attack.
2009 Denver Broncos Wide Receivers
Leading the pack for the Broncos at the wide receiver position is talented wide out Brandon Marshall. Entering his 4th year, all with the Broncos, Marshall intends to improve his end zone production as he only scored 6 times in 15 games started in 2008. Marshall did, however, exceed 100 receptions on the season for the second straight year. Last season's biggest find for the Broncos was 5 foot 10 inch wide out Eddie Royal, who produced wonderfully alongside Brandon Marshall. Royal adds a presence in the middle of the Field, as he constantly finds openings in the secondary, illustrated by 91 receptions in his rookie season. The off season brought in two new 2009 Broncos Wide Receivers fighting for a starting role on the team, former New England Patriot Jabar Gaffney and former San Francisco wide out Brandon Lloyd. Gaffney is a 8 year Veteran and Lloyd a 7 year Veteran himself, both hope to find away onto the Field in 2009. To round out the receiver core is free agent acquisition C.J Jones, wide receiver Chad Jackson, Brandon Stokley, and Nate Swift. Head lighting the Tight end position and entering his 4th year with the Broncos is Tony Scheffler. Scheffler numbers dropped a bit from 2007 to 2008, mainly do to injuries. this year the pressure is on Scheffler as Kyle Orton will look to him often on 3rd downs. Behind Scheffler is 8 season veterans Jeb Putzier and Daniel Graham as well as newly drafted rookie Richard Quinn from North Carolina.
2009 Denver Broncos Offensive LineThe players assigned to keeping Kyle Orton out of the dirt, are led by 12 veteran Casey Wiegman at Center. Though they have a young group of athletes in the 2009 Denver Broncos Offensive Line, they must grow up quick,in order to create holes in the running game for speedster Knowshon Moreno. Tackles Ryan Clady and Brandon Gorin are backed up by by second year tackles Clint Oldenburg and Tyler Polubus. The Guard position begins with 6 foot 3 inch 300 pound Chris Kuper and 6 foot 4 inch 310 pound Ben Hamilton, their backed up by last years rookie tandem Pat Murray and Mitch Erickson.
2009 Denver Broncos Defensive Line
The 2009 Denver Broncos Defensive Line for the Denver Broncos should intimidate most offensive lines in the AFC west. Starting with defensive Tackles Marcus Thomas and Ronald Fields. They are backed up by third year guys Matthias Askew and Nic Clemons. At Left end this year is 3rd season man Tim Crowder from Texas, and at right end is Robert Ayers rookie first round draft pick from Tennessee who is moving from line Backer to defensive end for the struggling broncos defense. Robert Ayers is backed up by usual starter Darrell Reid. If the broncos intend to make a push for the playoffs it all starts in the defensive trenches.
2009 Denver Broncos LinebackersWith a 4-3 defensive front the broncos need big time production from their line backer core. Led by 2009 Broncos Linebackers D.J Williams and Andre Davis, the Broncos need to pursue a pass rush with more intensity. Outside linebackers Boss Bailey and Elvis Dumervil poses a side line to side line speed that should work well in pursuing AFC West star running backs Ladainian Tomlinson from the Chargers and, Larry Johnson from the Chiefs. 6 foot 5 outside linebacker Louis green should be the main sub off the bench, a plus for the Broncos, as they rely heavily on their linebackers ability to pursue the football.
2009 Denver Broncos Secondary
The defensive secondary belongs to 11 year veteran Champ Bailey, who came off a terrible 2008 campaign, mainly due to injuries. Bailey intercepted only one ball last year in 9 starts a saver drop off from his normal production in the past. this year his hands are full again as the Broncos plan on starting at least one of the two CB taken in the second round of this years draft. Andre Goodman signed off waivers from the Dolphins so he should start along the other side of the Field from Bailey, however 37th overall pick rookie Alphonso Smith should start to see more of the field as the season progress on. The big time addition to the defense this year is SS Brian Dawkins from the Philadelphia Eagles. Dawkins looks to make an immediate impact, as a key figure in the 2009 Broncos Secondary.
2009 Denver Broncos Draft Picks
Round 1: Pick 12 - Knowshon Moreno RB (Georgia)
Round 1: Pick 18 - Robert Ayers LB (Tennessee)
Round 2: Pick 37 - Alphonso Smith CB (Wake Forest)
Round 2: Pick 48 - Darcel McBath CB (Texas Tech)
Round 2: Pick 64 - Richard Quinn TE (North Carolina)
Round 4: Pick 114 - David Bruton FS (Notre Dame)
Round 4: Pick 132 - Seth Olsen OG (Iowa)
Round 5: Pick 141 - Kenny Mckinely WR (South Carolina)
Round 6: Pick 174 - Tom Brandstater QB (Fresno State)
Round 7: Pick 225 - Blake Schlueter C (TCU)
| 2009 Denver Broncos Free Agency Acquisitions and Trades |
| Kyle Orton from Chicago Bears - Quarterback (Trade) |
| Jabar Gaffney from New England Patriots - Wide receiver |
| Brian Dawkins from Philadelphia Eagles - Corner Back |
| J.J. Arrington from Arizona Cardinals - Running Back |
| Corell Buckhalter from Philadelphia Eagles - Running Back |
| Chris Simms from Tampa Bay - Quarterback |
| LaMont Jordan from New England Patriots - Running Back |
| Andre' Goodman from Miami Dolphins - Corner Back |
| Renaldo Hill from Miami Dolphins - Corner Back |
| 2009 Denver Broncos Free Agency Losses and Trades |
| Jay Cutler to Chicago Bears - Quarterback (Trade) |
| Anthony Alridge to Washington Redskins - Running Back |
| Niko Koutouvides to Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Linebacker |
| Patrick Ramsey to Tennessee Titans - Quarterback |
| Erik Pears to Oakland Raiders - Offensive Tackle |
| Dre' Bly to Unsigned - Corner Back |
| Ebenezer Ekuban to Unsigned - Defensive End |
| Tatum Bell to Unsigned - Running Back |
| Michael Pittman to Unsigned - Running Back |
| Selvin Young to Unsigned - Running Back. |
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