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2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

. QB. Michigan State. Connor Cook. 31. player. 45

After failing to secure the services of Brock Osweiler following Peyton Manning’s retirement the Broncos have been rumored to be connected to several quarterbacks.  Colin Kaepernick is the latest but the Broncos unwillingness to pay his guaranteed salary and Kap’s unwillingness to get paid less has stalled the trade sending him to Denver.

Mark Sanchez is the presumed starter at this point, and nobody can be happy about that.  Connor Cook is Michigan State’s most winningest quarterback in school history, and has faced talent like Eli Apple and survived rushers like Joey Bosa.

He’s the only quarterback besides Jared Goff who has stood up to elite talent as a starter, and gives Denver their best shot for long-term success.

Previously:  Vernon Butler – DT – Louisiana Tech

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