The Broncos looked at the value chart, folded it up, and took Taulia Tagovailoa at pick No. 207 regardless, 80 picks early. Some smart calls, some head-scratchers, and a C+ in the wash.

So much rides on J.J. McCarthy that the rest of the class almost grades on a curve behind him. Leaving interior defensive lineman unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. Job largely done: linebacker settled and 7 of 8 of the wish list covered.

Almost all the early capital went to that side of the ball.

Bottom line, the swing picks will decide whether this ages well.