Walton to remain starter

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by ColoradoDarin

Walton made a big improvement last year over the previous. Was is due to TWKPME - (The Well Known Peyton Manning Effect) or just good coaching (or both!) is yet to be seen. I don't mind if they give him another year or so to develop before they cut ties/make him a backup.

They had time under Josh. Then Fox comes in and changes most everything and they have NO offseason to learn stuff, next year Manning comes to town and everything changes again.

He was having his career year and since the hard part of the schedule was over how bad can koppens be considering he was a super vet. Has an inherent ability to make OL calls.

What irks most folks is that many of Joshes draftees are doing well now and they hate him so much that they have blind spots about the talent he brought in.

Someday that will get over it and move on many are still hung up on mikey not being here some are pissed that Fox is here some are flat ignorant.

[ZONA]

Originally Posted by lonestar

They had time under Josh. Then Fox comes in and changes most everything and they have NO offseason to learn stuff, next year Manning comes to town and everything changes again.

He was having his career year and since the hard part of the schedule was over how bad can koppens be considering he was a super vet. Has an inherent ability to make OL calls.

What irks most folks is that many of Joshes draftees are doing well now and they hate him so much that they have blind spots about the talent he brought in.

Someday that will get over it and move on many are still hung up on mikey not being here some are pissed that Fox is here some are flat ignorant.

I have no problems at all who drafts who. I only care about production on the field. Let's not forget, Walton was just in his 2nd year when he was playing center in a normal offense, then it got switched up about midseason for the Tebow offense. Then they get PM and really a new style of offense altogether so he's had quite a bit thrown at him so early. I agree I thought he was really making nice strides before he got hurt. I think playing with PM is only going to help him understand line calls much better. I think his talent and his size/strength are just fine (6'3 305/ 34 reps). Once the mental things start clicking a little faster, he'll be a good center for a long time.

[DBroncos4life]

Zona keep in mind you are arguing with someone that thinks Clady shouldn't be resigned because he was drafted by Shanahan.

[cutthemdown]

I keep hearing Beadles/Walton/Kuper/Koppen are grading out well etc etc but when we play on Sundays we aren't very good at short yardage running. When we get inside the 10 yrd line it never seems like we can just power it in to the endzone like a good running team should be able to do.

[cutthemdown]

Originally Posted by ZONA

I have no problems at all who drafts who. I only care about production on the field. Let's not forget, Walton was just in his 2nd year when he was playing center in a normal offense, then it got switched up about midseason for the Tebow offense. Then they get PM and really a new style of offense altogether so he's had quite a bit thrown at him so early. I agree I thought he was really making nice strides before he got hurt. I think playing with PM is only going to help him understand line calls much better. I think his talent and his size/strength are just fine (6'3 305/ 34 reps). Once the mental things start clicking a little faster, he'll be a good center for a long time.

Just seemed like he got rag dolled by the big DT in the league. He's a young player though he could still get better.

[Ziggy]

Originally Posted by pricejj

Not buying it. I used to dislike Walton too. But he was in the process of kicking it into another gear when he was injured.

If you think Koppen is the greatest thing since sliced bread, you are crazy. He was New England's 4th Center (whom they cut), and isn't very good at run blocking anymore.

...but I'm sure the Broncos coacihng staff is wrong, and you are right.

Where did I say that Koppen was the greatest thing since sliced bread? I said that our line was greatly improved when Walton went out. Facts are facts. It has more to do with Walton than Koppen.

The Broncos coaching staff had to give Koppen time to learn the system. Koppen wasn't at training camp. He wasn't signed until after the first game. We have no idea if the coaching staff was going to make a change at center or not before the injury. There's a reason they brought in Koppen after Walton played in the preseason and the first regular season game. Try to keep up.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Ziggy

Where did I say that Koppen was the greatest thing since sliced bread? I said that our line was greatly improved when Walton went out. Facts are facts. It has more to do with Walton than Koppen.

The Broncos coaching staff had to give Koppen time to learn the system. Koppen wasn't at training camp. He wasn't signed until after the first game. We have no idea if the coaching staff was going to make a change at center or not before the injury. There's a reason they brought in Koppen after Walton played in the preseason and the first regular season game. Try to keep up.

You are correct but i think it has more to do with Manning/Koppen than Walton/Koppen.

Koppen is a vet with SBs and used to running the no huddle offense. It all comes second nature to him. When he came into the lineup he was able to take charge and really work with Manning.

Walton was a second year player just trying to figure his own game out. I think Walton will be much better this year. Just like if he would have stayed in the line-up last year he would have improved greatly over the season.

[2KBack]

Originally Posted by Ziggy

There's a reason they brought in Koppen after Walton played in the preseason and the first regular season game. Try to keep up.

You mean other than the fact that we didn't have any halfway decent back ups in case of injury?

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by 2KBack

You mean other than the fact that we didn't have any halfway decent back ups in case of injury?

I agree.

When Blake was put on IR they needed to sign a center. They did not sign a center because Walton sucked they signed Koppen because Blake was puton IR.

[Lolad]

You think that they drafted Blake for depth? He was supposed to push Walton for a roster spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't think Blake is working out we draft another OL that can play C/G

[Beantown Bronco]

Hey, if Beadles can go from being ranked the worst OG in the league one year to probowler the next, anything is possible I guess.

[socalorado]

Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

Hey, if Beadles can go from being ranked the worst OG in the league one year to probowler the next, anything is possible I guess.

Its true!
Give the kid another year, and lets see what happens.






















But re-sign Koppen too.

[ZONA]

Originally Posted by Lolad

You think that they drafted Blake for depth? He was supposed to push Walton for a roster spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't think Blake is working out we draft another OL that can play C/G

Love your logic

Wouldn't you say that any player drafted they have hopes will push to be a starter? Why else would you draft the guy if you didn't think he could improve his game and be a starter some day.

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by ZONA

Love your logic

Wouldn't you say that any player drafted they have hopes will push to be a starter? Why else would you draft the guy if you didn't think he could improve his game and be a starter some day.

So you think a few years back, when we drafted a 6th round pick at CB while we have Champ Bailey in his prime, is going for a starter position? Teams have realistic views of potential of a player. Teams will get a running back in the 2nd round and then in the 4th round because they need a starter and the 4th rounder might be able to take it and is drafted as depth or as insurance #2 doesn't work out. Many times you draft for depth knowing in a few years you will go get a stud to fulfill the retired (or free agent) player. It is a bonus for a 6th round player to become a starter. If they thought they can and was not a problem college player, why would they take that chance and draft him later?

Stop gaps are free agent signees and late round draft choices.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by cutthemdown

I keep hearing Beadles/Walton/Kuper/Koppen are grading out well etc etc but when we play on Sundays we aren't very good at short yardage running. When we get inside the 10 yrd line it never seems like we can just power it in to the endzone like a good running team should be able to do.

Our interior line has protection issues whenever they face good interior rushers as well. Every time people say anything good about our garbage interior line I just .

[RaiderH8r]

Barrett Jones provides solid competition and depth across all three interior line spots. Just sayin'.

[Ziggy]

Originally Posted by RaiderH8r

Barrett Jones provides solid competition and depth across all three interior line spots. Just sayin'.

Jones is one of my favorites in this draft. The injury has dropped him down draft boards, but I still think he'd be a steal at 28 or lower. I could see Elway doing what he did with Wolfe last year and trading down to get his man.

[Requiem]

Jones is a versatile player, but not worth it at #28 unless you think he is starting right away somewhere on the line for the team.

[Lolad]

Originally Posted by ZONA

Love your logic

Wouldn't you say that any player drafted they have hopes will push to be a starter? Why else would you draft the guy if you didn't think he could improve his game and be a starter some day.

I don't feel like digging for the article but Walton was pissed they drafted a C. In the same round they drafted Walton!

[Requiem]

Walton and Blake were not drafted in the same round.

[DBroncos4life]

I actually like Blake and think he will push for a starting spot this year. A year of conditioning and core work should do him some good. He played RT and C at Baylor and squats 635 pounds. He is just a strong guy.

[pricejj]

Originally Posted by Ziggy

Where did I say that Koppen was the greatest thing since sliced bread? I said that our line was greatly improved when Walton went out. Facts are facts. It has more to do with Walton than Koppen.

The Broncos coaching staff had to give Koppen time to learn the system. Koppen wasn't at training camp. He wasn't signed until after the first game. We have no idea if the coaching staff was going to make a change at center or not before the injury. There's a reason they brought in Koppen after Walton played in the preseason and the first regular season game. Try to keep up.

Both Fox and Elway have made it clear that Walton is the starter, and that they are happy with him. Hence the name of the thread.

They brought Koppen in as a solid vet presence who could teach Walton a lot, and contribute in case of emergency...kinda like Keith Brooking, and Jim Leonhard.

Like I said before, I used to dislike Trash Can greatly. He showed me fire last year, watching him play...I know Manning is pretty high on him too. That's enough for me.

[pricejj]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Jones is a versatile player, but not worth it at #28 unless you think he is starting right away somewhere on the line for the team.

I think a starting RG could be had in the draft fairly easily if necessary. Travis Frederick, Larry Warford, Brian Winters, or Alvin Bailey could all start at RG immediately.

Edit: Scratch off Frederick and Winters.

Add: Johnathan Cooper and Barrett Jones

[Requiem]

Yeah, the depth at guard in this class is crazy. I think Jones will be a good NFL player, but I want someone who is gonna bosshog that candy on Sunday's. Score points. Make touchdowns. Slap a cheerleader or two. yadayaymean?

[DENVERDUI55]

I personally would send Kuper his walking papers save his salary and draft a starting G in this draft.