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2012 NFL Draft Grades: Denver Broncos Receive 'D' From Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke

In assessing the 2012 NFL Draft, Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke didn't really care for what he saw from the Denver Broncos, and their selection of Brock Osweiler especially. He gave Denver a D-grade for their efforts over the weekend.

Denver Broncos: Help us, Peyton Manning, you’re our only hope. This doesn’t feel like a draft that will put Denver over the top. DT Derek Wolfe fills a need, but Jerel Worthy or Devon Still would have been safer picks, and the Brock Osweiler selection at 57 makes absolutely no sense. Grade: D

Related: 2012 NFL Draft Grades: Broncos A 'Loser' According To CBS Sports' Will Brinson

The Osweiler pick in particular seems to have become a bit of a lighting rod for draft analysts. As is the case with most draft-related matters, only time will tell.

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