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Max Garcia Jersey ,88commentsBut it’s a great perk if developed organically as players work together.MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Mentoring is not the ‘job’ of the starterTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmaildenverbroncos.comJoe Flacco was asked yesterday if he considers it his job to mentor Drew Lock.Jeff Heuerman was asked today if he considers it his job to mentor Noah Fant.Given how the mainstream sports media went berserk over Flacco’s very reasonable comments about why it’s not his job to be the mentor, it’s safe to assume that the baited question will be asked of every veteran who may have a standout rookie chasing his starter position.So before this mentoring “issue” gets out of control (if it hasn’t already, as Joe Rowles excellently highlighted), let’s talk about what “mentoring” actually is.As a noun, it means “trusted and experienced adviser.” As a verb, “to mentor” is “to advise or train.”Are players brought on the team to be “advisers?” No. They are here to win games.There are certainly cases where veteran players are expected to help lead a young group of starters in that pursuit of winning (a la DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller), but they are not asked to join the team for the purpose of teaching the guys behind them how to get better.But if you’ve played team sports, you know how this goes - mentoring occurs as players go through the trenches with each other - on the field, in the locker room, on the road, etc.You work out with, sit in the “room” with, possibly go in the game for the guys playing the same position/same unit. Naturally the starter becomes a mentor by way of example. His film is the one you’re watching. His questions are the key inquiries. His mistakes are the ones to be learned from - as Flacco plainly noted in his explanation about mentoring Lock:So is it his job to make sure the others in the room are paying attention, getting the corrections, making the mental notes?Absolutely not. You can argue it’s his job as a leader and a good teammate to be helpful if asked a question - and I don’t think there is any evidence to claim Flacco hasn’t done this - but it should not be his first (or even second) thought to go to the guys behind him on the roster and make sure they’re catching up.That’s on them. And it’s on the coaches to recognize if they’re doing that and make sure they jump in when necessary to help.As Vic Fangio said:Heuerman reminded reporters that while teaching the rookie Fant might be included, he saw his job as doing “whatever I’ve got to do to make this football team as good as we can be to go win games...whether it’s teaching him, running, blocking or doing whatever.”So back to our grammar lesson.None of the players are brought on the team for the job of “mentor.” They are not trained as advisers. They are trained as football players.But can they engage in mentoring? Yes - and they already are. So perhaps, sports media, you can move on to a different question of the players, such as “how can you help the Broncos win?” Who are the best players available for the Denver Broncos on Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft? Christopher Hart updates his remaining Big Board and shares his thoughts."It’s never a dull moment covering the 2019 NFL Draft and the Denver Broncos made several moves on the first day that had all of Broncos Country at the edge of their seat. To start off their evening, they acquired an extra second-round selection (#52 overall) and a future third round selection from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who traded up for Michigan linebacker Devin Bush. After dropping own to the twentieth overall selection, the franchise selected high-profile tight end Noah Fant, giving them a dynamic weapon at the position they haven’t had in half a decade. (ICYMI — here is my scouting report on Fant.)After the first round was in the books, twenty-three prospects in my top thirty-two went in the first round. Six others who ended up going on the first day were ranked thirty-three through forty-two respectively, with only three players outside the the top fifty going in the first. So who are the best players from my board that still remain and which of them could be favorites to land with the Broncos tomorrow evening? Let’s take a look.Hart’s Best Players Available for Day 219. Jawaan Taylor, OT — FloridaThe reason Taylor is still available is simple — there are medical concerns with his knee according to various reports. I’m not big on taking prospects with injury risks high in the draft, so I’d hope the Broncos would pass on him given that issue.21. Byron Murphy, CB — WashingtonIf the Broncos somehow ended up with Murphy in the second round I’d be absolutely elated. He is a tremendous fit for Vic Fangio’s defense and is one of the ‘stickiest’ corners in the draft. When you factor in the Chris Harris Jr. situation — it’s quite clear Denver needs to find themselves another cornerback.23. Drew Lock, QB — MissouriI’m not too surprised that Lock slid out of the first round. His mechanics are a mess (especially his footwork) which has a negative impact on his overall accuracy. However, his potential and talent may be too good for the Broncos to pass up if he is on the clock at #41 overall. Kevin Hogan and Garrett Grayson aren’t quality back-up material and they aren’t guys you want starting at any point ever.24. Greedy Williams, CB — LSUWilliams isn’t the best fit for the Broncos’ defense, but you he has traits you can’t teach and if he puts it all together and improves upon his tackling he could be a quality boundary corner in the National Football League. Those are two big ifs but in the second round the risk is worth the reward.26. Dalton Risner
Dalton Risner Denver Broncos Jersey , OL — Kansas StateThe Broncos like Risner and if available he would be an obvious choice for the franchise considering they have significant needs long-term on the interior. His ability to play four spots (everything but left tackle) only adds to his value. Don’t be surprised if he is one of the prospects Denver selects on Day 2.28. Nasir Adderley, S — DelawareWill Parks and Justin Simmons are both free agents after the end of next season. While I envision one of them receiving a contract extension, I’m not sure both do. Adderley is a ball-hawking defensive back who forces a lot of turnovers. He would be a dark horse pick for sure but a great value selection nevertheless.29. D.K. Metcalf, WR — Ole MissThe Broncos drafted Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton in last year’s draft and added a dynamic tight end in Fant to their roster yesterday evening. Could you imagine the Broncos’ offense with Metcalf added into the mix? Good luck to opposing secondaries if that happens.30. Cody Ford, OT — OklahomaMike Munchak is one of the best in the business at coaching up offensive lineman and Ford has a tremendous amount of athleticism for a man his size. His best fit might be at offensive guard and the Broncos do have a need there.32. Rock Ya-Sin, CB — TempleThe aforementioned Murphy and Williams are still available, but Ya-Sin is a rock solid corner who can compete for snaps immediately. His physicality and strong tackling line up with the aggressive attitude of Fangio’s defense.The Remainder of Hart’s Top 10035. Irv Smith Jr., TE — Alabama39. A.J. Brown, WR — Ole Miss40. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S — Florida 41. Deebo Samuel, WR — South Carolina 43. Joejuan Williams, CB — Vanderbilt44. Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE — Louisiana Tech 45. Dre’Mont Jones, DT— Ohio State46. Hakeem Butler, WR — Iowa State47. Erik McCoy, C — Texas A&M 48. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR — Stanford49. Taylor Rapp, S — Washington50. Trysten Hill, DT — Central Florida51. Juan Thornhill, DB — Virginia Tech52. Riley Ridley, WR — Georgia53. Yodny Cajuste, OT — West Virgnia55. Justin Layne, CB — Michigan State56. Trayvon Mullen, CB — Clemson58. Greg Little, OT — Ole Miss59. Zach Allen, DE — Boston College60. Amani Hooker, S — Iowa 61. Chase Winovich, EDGE — Michigan62. Jahlani Tavai, LB — Hawaii63. Parris Campbell, WR — Ohio State 64. Kelvin Harmon, WR — NC State65. Jarrett Stidham, QB — Auburn66. Jachai Polite, EDGE — Florida67. Deionte Thompson, S — Alabama68. Amani Oruwariye
Dalton Risner Jersey 2019 , CB — Penn State69. Elgton Jenkins, C — Mississippi State70. Sean Bunting, CB — Central Michigan71. David Montgomery, RB Iowa State72. Terry McLaurin, WR — Ohio State73. Joe Jackson, DE — Miami74. Josh Oliver, TE — San Jose State75. Germaine Pratt, LB — NC State76. Anthony Nelson, DE — Iowa 77. Oshane Ximines, EDGE — Old Dominion78. Mack Wilson, LB - Alabama79. Khalen Saunders, DT — Western Illinois80. Isaiah Johnson, CB — Houston81. Andy Isabella, WR — Massachusetts82. Dawson Knox, TE — Ole Miss 83. Nate Davis, OG — Charlotte84. Darrell Henderson, RB — Memphis85. Bobby Okereke, LB — Stanford86. Blake Cashman, LB — Minnesota87. Miles Sanders, RB — Penn State88. Damien Harris, RB — Alabama89. Drew Samia, OG — Oklahoma90. Ryan Finley, QB — North Carolina State91. Miles Boykin, WR - Notre Dame92. D’Andre Walker, EDGE — Georgia93. Max Scharping, OT — Northern Illinois94. Connor McGovern, OG — Penn State95. Ben Banogu, EDGE — TCU96. Isaiah Buggs, DE — Alabama97. Jace Sternberger, TE — Texas A&M 98. Mecole Hardman, WR — Georgia 99. Will Grier, QB — West Virginia 100. Devin Singletary, RB — Florida Atlantic
