Broncos draft needs: Linebacker

The good news is Denver has some solid candidates to start at linebacker. But no one knows how converted ends such as Elvis Dumervil, Tim Crowder and Jarvis Moss will translate to outside linebacker, or if Boss Bailey will return healthy from knee surgery. D.J. Williams' versatility could allow the team to select a true standout at inside linebacker, such as Rey Maualuga from USC, or pick an outside linebacker who could start as a rookie. While the Broncos aren't as thin at linebacker as they are on the defensive line, drafting a linebacker with a fairly high pick seems like a good bet.