You could see the war room lean forward. J. Michael Sturdivant at pick 234 is the sort of fall that does not happen, except it just did.

The dealing alone would carry a lesser class. Leaving linebacker unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. The Broncos indulged a want in James while a need in linebacker, interior defensive lineman and other spots stayed open.

On the needs board they went 4 of 8, with edge rusher the one that mattered most.

Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.