In the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft the Denver Broncos tried to find the answer to their AFC West rivals recently drafted franchise pass rusher when they selected Shane Ray, a player they hope can compete with Khalil Mack for the next decade for the crown of the division’s most threatening edge defender. John Elway taking a risk on Ray despite his marijuana arrest (he was given a citation for possession) when he took the dangerous Mizzou pass rusher late in the first round.
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That slip in draft position and the embarrassment of making national headlines for his gaffe in judgement hasn’t rattled the confidence of the now Broncos rookie, who has his sights set on one upping Khalil Mack in his debut season in the AFC West.