The Broncos absolutely need to trade down from No. 9 overall with the intent of getting another day two pick and a first-round pick in 2023 as part of the package. I'd keep an eye on the New Orleans Saints, who are known for being aggressive in moving up the board for players they like.
After a trade down, I'm looking at finding an edge rusher and an offensive tackle with my first two picks. With the additional Day 3 pick I acquire, I can roll the dice on a quarterback. Other positions I will likely look for on day two are cornerback, interior defender, and an offensive skill position, focusing on the best player available.
You'll notice the Broncos have a ton of cap space left, but that can be utilized toward extensions for certain players, depending on their performances in 2022. Dre'Mont Jones will be in line for an extension, and if OLB Bradley Chubb can bounce back and play at a high level, he could get an extension as well.
The Broncos do need to hit a certain floor in terms of cash spending, but that doesn't equal cap space utilized. Signing bonuses are used to reduce first-year cap hits, even though the cash is spent in the current year.
Furthermore, the intent here is to stockpile for 2023. Getting a 2023 first in a trade down from No. 9, plus possibly picking up a day three comp pick or two, gets the Broncos more draft capital next year. Add in cap space carried over, and the Broncos can be aggressive in both free agency and the draft — the latter with the intent of getting their QB to build around, should their roll of the dice on a 2022 QB prospect not pan out.
Bottom Line
While some Broncos fans won't be happy about not getting Rodgers or Wilson in a trade, the Broncos can still make the best of the situation they're given. What I provided is one example of how that might work.
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