The rest of the league will want that one back. Cam Ward tumbling to the Broncos in the 251st overall pick is a gift they did not have to think twice about.

If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through linebacker. The Broncos indulged a want in Barron while a need in linebacker, interior defensive lineman and other spots stayed open. It is a bet on later, and a defensible one for a team playing the long game.

Quarterback is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.