Led by general manager George Paton, the Broncos’ coaching and personnel staffs started their final stage of draft meetings Monday, 23 days before the first round and 24 days before they are on the clock.
The Broncos traded their first- and second-round picks to Seattle last month in a package to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson so the biggest position of need was filled, with a thunderbolt.
But (Part 1): The Broncos still have eight selections, including two apiece in rounds 3-4.
But (Part 2): They need those picks. Wilson, pass rusher Randy Gregory, defensive end/nose tackle D.