NFL Draft 2011: Denver Broncos Need a Plan B, C and D

April 26, 2011   ·   Rob Gregory   ·   Jump to comments

There is a general consensus out there that the Denver Broncos would like to either trade out of the No. 2 spot in the first round, or use that selection on Alabama DT Marcell Dareus. 
That’s a good plan, but we all know that plans change. Or as Mike Tyson put it, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” 
So what backup plans do the Broncos have in place? 
In an effort to save time and energy, and to help avoid unnecessary debates over Tim Tebow, let’s start with the assumption that that the Broncos are not serious about taking a quarterback in the first round.
I think that’s a pretty safe assumption. Now let’s make some more assumptions.
 
Scenario #1: Carolina Panthers draft Marcell Dareus and the Denver Broncos can’t trade down
This scenario is not as far-fetched as you may think. If the Panthers draft Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert that would mean back-to-back years of t...

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