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The MHR Radio Podcast is now on iTunes Kareem Jackson Jersey , Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please subscribe to the one that fits your fancy, and also rate and review what you hear.When the Denver Broncos came away from Week one with a victory, there was a mixed bag of good and bad. The offense was able to overcome turnover issues. The defense struggled to stop a no name tight end, but still harassed Russell Wilson incessantly. Perhaps a surprising omission from the Broncos game plan though, was Shaquil Barrett. On the Mile High Report Radio podcast, That’s Good Broncos’ Brandon Perna joined Ian St. Clair and I to discuss the Broncos win over the Seahawks, and preview Raider Hater Week. One of the most interesting aspects of the Broncos win was the lack of Barrett on the field. With only four snaps to his credit, he still registered two tackles and one sack. That is a pretty good stat line.Moving forward, a glaring issue facing the Broncos defense is their ability to cover the tight end. Seahawks tight end Will Dissly looked like a future Hall of Famer against Denver. Whatever scheme Joe Woods is drawing up for Jared Cook, it might need to include Barrett. He may be the key to solving the problem.After Dissly caught three balls for 105 yards and a touchdown, the Broncos watched Cook catch nine for 180 on Monday night. The scouting report probably says something about stopping the tight end. Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr. will have major roles in the game, but whichever defensive player draws tight end duty will have a big job on their hands.After the first week of the season, it is clear that the Broncos are a better team than Oakland. However Jeff Heuerman Jersey , Denver’s weakness is covering the tight end. If Barrett can factor in more in the Broncos defensive scheme, it could be a boost to preventing Cook from having another huge game. There is no reason to think Denver will falter against the Raiders, but this will be the most important factor in preventing an early slip.The MHR Radio Podcast is now on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please subscribe to the one that fits your fancy, and also rate and review what you hear. Under the leadership of John Elway, the Denver Broncos have struggled when it comes to finding talent in the NFL Draft. However, the past two drafts indicate that Elway and his staff have evolved and finally found a winning formula to acquire collegiate talent." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteMile High Reporta Denver Broncos communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBroncosOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:NFL DraftDenver Broncos 2019 DraftThe evolution of John Elway’s NFL Draft strategyNew,24commentsUnder the leadership of John Elway, the Denver Broncos have struggled when it comes to finding talent in the NFL Draft. However, the past two drafts indicate that Elway and his staff have evolved and finally found a winning formula to acquire collegiate talent. The evolution of John Elway’s NFL Draft strategyPhoto by Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesAfter years of questionable drafts littered with more misses than hits, John Elway seems to have finally found a winning formula with respect to the NFL Draft.In his tenure as general manager, Elway has relied on strong free agent classes to bolster the team’s ability to compete. His success in that regard has been remarkable, but his draft day endeavors and subsequent results have been tenuous at best. Though over the last two drafts Shane Ray Jersey , the Broncos’ draft strategy has evolved and most importantly, changed for the better.A major emphasis has been placed on drafting players who are leaders on and off the field. High character prospects that possess remarkable football intelligence and the desire to be the best. As I’ve wrote numerous times, it’s often the mental approach to the game that separates the good from the great. In order to successfully navigate the enormous rigors of the National Football League successfully, you need to be diligent and have incredible mental toughness. Nothing can be taken for granted. Every challenge should be seen as an opportunity to become the best player you can be. You have to put your best foot forward every single day, whether it is on the practice field or in the film room. Every selection over the past two drafts have been players who embody the aforementioned principles. Players who would run through a brick wall to get to their hopeful destination without hesitation. Players who aspire for dominance. Players who want to be Denver Broncos. I could wax poetic about this topic forever, but let’s now turn the page and focus on Elway’s masterful maneuvers in this year’s draft.Instead of standing pat at ten overall, Elway navigated the first-round draft landscape beautifully by trading down and selecting dynamic tight end Noah Fant. The selection of Fant provides the Broncos with a player who will contribute immediately and provide the offense with something it has been missing for years — a formidable threat at the position. Broncos Country should have little doubt that he will be a game-changer for years to come.It wasn’t just the selection itself that is praise-worthy, but the fact Elway was able to secure significant draft capital by adding a second-round and 2020 third-round pick in the process. In one smooth phone call, the Broncos maximized their ability to address other key needs on the roster, while adding a premium pick to target future needs. Without that trade down, what transpired on the draft’s second day could have never come to fruition.With Mike Munchak in the fold and the departure of Matt Paradis in free agency, it was obvious the Broncos were going to be on the pursuit for an offensive lineman early. At the 41st pick, the franchise snagged Kansas State tackle Dalton Risner. The Colorado kid from Wiggins is coming home and will be a plug-and-play starter as a rookie at right guard.Just when you thought the Broncos would have to wait a bit longer to make their third pick of the draft, Elway shocked the world by trading a fourth and sixth round selection to obtain the quarterback he had coveted throughout the entire draft process, Missouri’s Drew Lock. While Lock has certainly needs mechanical refinement and development with respect to processing defenses and pressure Justin Simmons Jersey , he has all the tools you can’t teach and most importantly, a great mentor in Joe Flacco. He is a perfect fit for what the Broncos want to accomplish and has the talent to be the franchise’s quarterback of the future.To round out their day two haul, the Broncos were fortunate to obtain Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones. Jones has the ability to play outside and kick inside in sub-packages and took a huge step forward in his last year with the Buckeyes. Considering Shelby Harris, Adam Gotsis and Derek Wolfe are in contract years, it was a smart move to make immediately and for the long-term.On the third day of the draft, the Broncos added depth at edge rusher and wide receiver by selecting Oregon standout Justin Hollins and Colorado’s Juwann Winfree. Hollins played under Jim Leavitt with the Ducks, who coached alongside Vic Fangio in San Francisco. Winfree shares the same agent as Phillip Lindsay and appears to have a lot of untapped potential. Last but not least, Denver was able to sign two high-profile undrafted free agents in Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien and Nevada edge defender Malik Reed. Truth be told, it will take several more years to know exactly how the past two drafts will actually panned out. However, it truly looks as if Elway and the Broncos’ draft fortunes are changing with a new strategy in place. With a revamped offense and improve defense, as well as holding a treasure trove of picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, the current and future state of the Broncos is strong.It’s time to put the rest of the league on notice — the Broncos are officially back and ready to compete now and from now on.