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ENGLEWOOD Bradley Chubb Broncos Jersey , Colo. (AP) — Snubbed from the combine and in the 2018 draft, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is the first undrafted offensive player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl as a rookie.“I am so blessed … It is a tremendous honor and I am so thankful to all of Broncos Country for supporting and believing in me this season,” Lindsay wrote in his thank-you post on Instagram Tuesday after the league announced the roster for the all-star game next month in Orlando, Florida.Excluding special teams players, the only other undrafted rookie to make the Pro Bowl was Dallas Cowboys defensive back Everson Walls in 1981. A Grambling alum, Walls went on to make three more Pro Bowls in a 14-year NFL career.Lindsay grew up in Aurora, Colorado, attended Denver South High School and starred at the University of Colorado.When he went uninvited to the combine and undrafted six weeks later, he chose his hometown Broncos over several other suitors, notably the Ravens, so he could live in his parents’ basement and save money.Lindsay is 9 yards shy of becoming the third undrafted rookie in league history to top 1,000 yards rushing. He has a 5.5-yard average per carry and nine touchdown runs. He also has 33 receptions for 230 yards and a score.He’s the only player ranked in the top 5 in rushing yards, rushing average and TD runs.Lindsay will join teammate Von Miller, the reigning Pro Bowl MVP, in the game on Jan. 27. 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To be completely forthright, mock drafts before the combine are a bit of a tossup regardless as team’s boards will change based upon the testing and interviews that happen over the next couple of months. Instead, I thought what this mock could provide is my thoughts on what the Broncos could really use, based upon the tape study I’ve done thus far.One of the things Elway did last year that I fully endorse is this idea that you try to create a feasible 2-deep prior to the draft. This way, there’s more freedom to chase the best player available come draft day without a glaring need demanding a reach. So with that in mind, this is a quick look at what I think the Broncos should do in free agency.Sign Adrian Amos from the Chicago BearsThis is the one true splash signing I want for next year’s Broncos. Safety isn’t a glaring need at first glance. Justin Simmons and Will Parks both had their moments last year, and Fangio rarely utilizes 3 safeties in his nickel packages, but Amos is the kind of player that covers your sins.He’s a strong deep defender and could instantly step in as the best Broncos coverage defender who isn’t named Chris Harris. Last year’s team was among the worst in the league on deep passes as well as throws to the middle of the field. Amos is a Fangio scheme fit that helps patch both holes.Sign Aaron Lynch from the Chicago BearsWith Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray leaving the Broncos this spring, Jeff Holland steps in as the primary depth behind Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. I’m higher on Holland than just about anyone, but that’s irresponsible. Lynch was drafted to the 49ers back when Fangio was the DC there and followed him to Chicago. He’s the kind of guy that won’t set the world on fire, but fits the scheme and provides valuable snaps when the starters need air.Resign Billy TurnerHis versatility and price tag would be perfect for a Broncos line in flux as he could play right tackle or move inside. I wouldn’t be shocked if Mike Munchak molds Turner into an above average NFL starter at right tackle. Sign Jesse James from the Pittsburgh SteelersThere’s no doubt that this upcoming free agent tight end class is underwhelming. Jared Cook is the headliner, but will be overpaid. James is probably two tiers below a player like Cook, but steps into the role that Jeff Heuerman was supposed to fill. He’s a solid outlet target and provides a short term answer at the position. Sign Johnathan Hankins from the Oakland RaidersRumors surfaced last week about this one, and I’m all for it. Hankins is the kind of nose that perfectly fits into Fangio’s system as he has some ability to play on passing downs Royce Freeman Jersey , yet still stout enough to man the pivot in the base 3-4.Chase some corners Recent history with the Bears and 49ers suggests he’ll groom his guys. In Chicago Fangio inherited Kyle Fuller who was drafted in the first round in 2014 and the team signed Prince Amukamara to a prove it deal back in 2017 that got him extended last year. With San Francisco Fangio had Carlos Rodgers and Tarell Brown. What I have seen of last year’s Bears suggests the 2019 Broncos won’t be as dependent on man coverage as they were under Vance Joseph. Fangio utilized a lot of matchup zones and zone blitz’. I wouldn’t chase Bradley Roby as the market will push his price past the point where he’s worth retaining. A few guys that intrigue me are Morris Claiborne from the Jets, and Pierre Desir from the Colts. If Jimmy Smith of the Ravens becomes a cap casualty, he’d be worth a look. Wink Martindale runs one of the more complex defenses in the league and Smith comes with the ability to do it all.Cost would obviously be a factor here, as the corner market looks like it’s headed towards funny money season, but when your two deep is Harris, Isaac Yiadom and... Brendan Langley? Some rocks need to be rolled over.1st round (20th) - a full subscriber to Bill Parcells’ “planet theory” and Simmons has the athletic tools to give the Broncos a longterm answer up front in Fangio’s 2-4 nickel.Simmons and Harris could become the best DL duo in the AFC West by 2020.If he isn’t here, Jace Steinberger is the apple of my eye in this tight end class. He’s a bit of a developmental prospect, but offers the kind of athletic tools that you dream of. With James, Butt, and even Fumagali ahead of him, he’d have plenty of time to refine his route running and blocking technique. 4th round (125) - KeeSean Johnson - WRA player that the Broncos have already shown interest in at the East-West Shrine game, Johnson could potentially provide the Broncos long term insurance against Emmanuel Sanders. He’s an explosive downfield threat and hauled in 275 receptions for 3,463 yards and 24 touchdowns during his collegiate career. He may need time to develop stepping to the league from Fresno State, but the value is there. 5th round (148) - Tyree Jackson - QBJackson’s a player I’ve gone back and forth on a bit. He’s a toolsy gamble but will need serious refinement to become anything more than an entertaining disaster at the professional level. I wouldn’t take him earlier than this, but on Day 3 in the draft it makes sense to see if Rich Scangarello and T.C. McCartney can polish the rocket armed project. Can’t teach arm strength and Jackson has it in spades. 5th round (156) - Isaiah Johnson - CBJohnson is a long term developmental guy that could eventually pair with Murphy as the “big” receiver corner. He started his collegiate career at receiver and needs work on things like his footwork, tackling and response to the ball in the air but has the kind of athletic talent that can’t be coached. Needs work John Elway Jersey , but could be a versatile weapon in both match zone and true man coverage. In the short term he’d step in as a special team contributor on punt and kickoff coverage.6th round (182) Brett Rypien - QBNormally, I hate taking late round quarterbacks, so two seems crazy. But the “quarterback tax” is a real thing, as anyone who shows a lick of potential tends to go the first two rounds of the draft. With that in mind, when I ran The Draft Network’s new Mock Machine, Rypien was available in the 6th. I wouldn’t pass on that. Don’t get me wrong, I doubt he’s the next Tom Brady, but considering that Joe Flacco is 34 and a year-to-year answer at best, with Kevin Hogan backing him up?Let’s see if Scangarello can find a diamond in the rough.7th round (237) - Shareef MillerThis is a dart throw on the kind of athletic talent that could eventually replace Lynch or Holland and give relief to Miller and Chubb.One thing I know this endeavor misses on is adding an inside linebacker. Devin White is my #1 pick at the moment, but in this scenario the idea of adding ammo to grab a real franchise quarterback is just too tempting. Then later in the draft the value just wasn’t there. 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