Paton Playing Cool on Draft Day

0:00On April 17, Denver Broncos' general manager, George Patton, is playing a cool on trading up into the first round of the NFL draft next Thursday. The team sits at pick number 62 in the second round on Friday, and Payton says it's unlikely they'd make a big move there because of the cost, too. Much draft capital. Payton is built to solid roster through the draft already, landing stars like quarterback Bonix, edge rusher Nick Bonito, and quarterback Patrick. With Nick's needing more weapons, especially at tight end, fans were hoping for some aggression on draft night. But Broncos' supporters dreaming of a first round splash might come away disappointed. Still, the team's turnaround under head coach Sean Payton has been massive. He ended a nearly decade-long playoff drought and nearly got them to the Super Bowl last season after starting as a wildcard. Patton didn't leave the door open for trading up within the second round, and they're honing in on about six targets at their spot. Mod drafts point to Missouri tight end Eli Stowers, or Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez

1:05as prime fits to boost the roster. As the draft kicks off, Payton seems locked in on value over splash, setting the Broncos up to keep building on their AFC West momentum without overpaying.