Each general manager has his own philosophy about the NFL draft. Some take more risks, some make sure to fill needs and some truly stick to best player available when everything is close.
While the best player available vs. need gets a lot of attention, production vs. upside is another worthy debate topic in war rooms.
For Broncos general manager John Elway, it’s a healthy balance between winning now and winning from now on — the mantra he coined to represent the way he runs this team.
“It’s all part of the equation and each equation is a little bit different,” Elway said Friday.