2008 Denver Broncos Team Needs

Defensive Tackle: The Broncos are pleased with their 2007 fourth round pick Marcus Thomas.  However, the rest of the interior defense is mediocre, at best.  Look for Denver to utilize a couple picks to help improve their run defense.

Wide Receiver: Brandon Marshall injured his arm this off-season, and he may have to miss some of training camp.  Javon Walker was supposed to be the playmaker for Denver, but he has signed with the Raiders.  The Broncos did just sign Keary Colbert, and they still have Brandon Stokley and Taylor Jacobs.  Bottom line, they do have some depth, but not a clear No.1 receiver now that Walker has left town and Marshall is not exactly on good terms with the team, nor healthy.  Denver will likely add a young receiver to create some competition at the position.

Linebacker: Denver has been solid at the linebacker position for several years, but that did not seem to be the case in 2007.  The unit looked out of place and struggled to make routine plays.  The Broncos did bring in Boss Bailey, but look for them to go after more talent at linebacker in the upcoming draft.

Safety: John Lynch is likely playing his final season, and Nick Ferguson has opted to enter free agency.  The Broncos did sign Marquand Manuel, which could end up being a very underrated acquisition.   However, it is clear that the Broncos must get much younger at the safety position.

Draft Candidates: DT Dre Moore, Maryland, DT Pat Sims, Auburn, WR DeSean Jackson, California, WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech, LB Keith Rivers, USC, LB Beau Bell, UNLV, S Nathan Lyles, Virginia, S Derrick Doggett, Oregon State