Will George Paton take a similar approach to using high picks on outside linebackers much like John Elway did?
Garett Bolles, Graham Glasgow and Ja'Wuan James are all among the highest-paid players in the NFL at their respective positions, while Dalton Risner and Lloyd Cushenberry were both Day 2 picks.
But that doesn't mean George Paton will stay put with Denver's offensive line as it's currently constructed, especially with major questions at right tackle.
Five quarterbacks will be drafted in the first round. Heck, five quarterbacks could go in the first five picks. But when it comes to the Broncos potentially drafting a quarterback in the first round, it boils down to two names.
Before free agency, Surtain, Farley and Horn were the heavy favorites to be Denver's first pick in the draft.
After signing Darby and Fuller, Round 1 CB is no longer the leader in the clubhouse.
But don’t completely rule it out.
For a third-straight year, the Broncos and Vic Fangio will have arguably the best safety duo in the league.
But that doesn't mean George Paton won't address the position in the draft. Here's when they could target safety.
Even after moving on from Pro Bowl running back Phillip Lindsay, the Broncos don't have to draft a running back this year. But they could also make a major splash for years to come. Everything is on the table.
Thanks to Denver re-signing Shelby Harris, the Broncos won't be forced to reach for a defensive lineman from a very underwhelming group.
George Paton could have an opportunity to take Denver’s tight end room to the moon and beyond in the first round if Kyle Pitts falls to No. 9.
If Pitts is available, should the Broncos take him?
Last year, the Broncos took advantage of an excellent WR class in the draft.
With another loaded class of pass catchers on deck for the 2021 draft, will Denver look to capitalize on the position again?
Will this be the year Denver uses significant draft capital at the insider-linebacker position for Vic Fangio?
Here's how the Broncos' roster at ILB stands entering the draft and where Denver could land an inside backer for Vic.
John Elway’s track record in the draft hasn’t been great, especially on offense, which has led to the Denver Broncos struggles to score points. We analyze the best options in the 2019 NFL Draft in the Broncos greatest areas of need.
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