Weapon X to the Broncos?

Aside from the Albert Haynesworth deal on Friday, the Broncos made a splash too. The Broncos made some deals in free agency. They went out and got running backs J.J. Arrington (ex-Cardinal) and Correll Buckhalter (ex-Eagle). In addition to the running backs, the Broncos also got safety Renaldo Hill who was a Dolphin last year. They even beefed up their offense by adding wide receiver Jabar Gaffney to the team from the Patriots. The biggest move has yet to be made. Brian Dawkins is meeting with the team and could be signed by this weekend with the team.

Man, what an impact has first time head coach Josh McDaniels has made so far. He has gotten a WR in Gaffney from his Patriots offensive play calling days. I think Gaffney will be a great slot deep threat in the Broncos passing game. With corner’s locking up with Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall as the number 1 and 2 WR’s, Gaffney will make the big plays like he did in New England (let’s hope he catches them). Plus, head coach McDaniels knows how to use Gaffney properly and will use him in the offense well. Let’s not forget about Tony Scheffler, the guy can catch. So they have weapons on offense. In addition to the passing game, the Broncos added some running backs where last year they were thin in the position losing many to injuries. Buckhalter was a great player when Westbrook was hurt last season for the Eagles, and played well in the games when he was called upon. I think I can see Buckhalter as the number one running back with Selvin Young as the number 2 running back. Also the guy is from Nebraska, there is something I love about Nebraskan running backs. Ahman Green and Brandon Jackson are Nebraska alumni who have played well for the Packers. You just can’t go wrong with a running back from Nebraska in my opinion.

With the reports that Dawkins is meeting with the team and could become a Bronco by this weekend, will help the team which didn’t play well on defense last season. The defense will get a big boost with Champ Bailey at cornerback and with the additional help from Dawkins and Hill. Along with Dawkins, comes his leadership ability and the way he motivates his team. I think that leadership mentality will help the Broncos next season play well on defense and not give up. The guy plays tough and never gives up on any play. The man is a true wolverine. If he does join the Broncos, it will be very odd seeing him in anything else, but Eagle green. Also, I’m just saying, if Dawkins comes to the Broncos…is there a possibility that Ray Lewis might not be far behind? The defense will be stacked with Bailey, Dawkins, and Lewis. With the draft coming in about 2 months, I think the Broncos should draft a defensive tackle in BJ Raji or a linebacker in Rey Maualuga or Everett Brown, but if Aaron Curry is still available and falls to them at that spot, take him, but that will be very unlikely.