at Samford but can he crack the 53-man roster?" Denver Broncos Roster2019 Broncos roster review: Edge rusher Ahmad GoodenNew [url=http://www.broncosjerseyproshop.com/phillip-lindsay-jersey/]Phillip Lindsay Jersey[/url] ,3commentsAhmad Gooden was a productive pass rusher at Samford but can he crack the 53-man roster? MDTAfter the 2019 NFL Draft concluded, the Denver Broncos agreed to terms with multiple undrafted free agents. One of those prospects that they signed was former Samford passing rushing star, Ahmad Gooden. Now Gooden will look to earn himself a roster spot on a Broncos squad that is lacking depth at edge rusher. Ahmad Gooden ProfileHeight: 6-2 | Weight: 245 pounds | 40-time: 4.93 secondsArm length: 32 1/2” | Hands: 8 3/4”Bench press: 16 reps | Vertical jump: 31 1/2” | Broad jump: 108 inches20 Yard shuttle: 4.76 seconds | 3-Cone drill: 7.60 secondsAhmad Gooden had himself a productive four-year career at Samford where he was a consistent pass rusher for their defense. During his four-year career there, Gooden totaled 274 tackles, 53 tackles for a loss, 23 sacks, and 40 quarterback hits. This past season, he totaled 50 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and 12 quarterback hits. Now he will look to repeat that type of production with the Broncos this summer as he looks to earn himself a roster spot or a spot on the teams 10-man Practice Squad. He will join a Broncos pass rushing unit that is very strong at the top with Von Miller and Bradley Chubb as your starters. However, the depth behind those two was weakened this winter when Shaquil Barrett and Shane Ray left via Free Agency. That leaves 2018 UDFA Jeff Holland, 2019 rookie Justin Hollins, veteran Dekoda Watson, and fellow 2019 UDFA Malik Reed fighting for those final two or three spots. Gooden faces steep odds to crack the 53-man roster, but a strong performance during the Training Camp and the Preseason could help him earn a spot on the teams 10-man Practice Squad. The goodWell, the lack of depth behind starters Von Miller and Bradley Chubb is really lacking. You have a bunch of inexperience(Holland, Hollins, and Reed) and someone who is known for their special teams ability(Watson) so there is certainly a chance for Gooden to make a name for himself this summer. Now his athleticism is lacking, however, his production is not. While he did not produce high sack numbers, he was a very productive player at Samford. According to Pro Football Focus, Gooden had the highest pressure rate among all draft-eligible pass rushers since 2017. He pressured the quarterback 25% of the time on pass rushing down. This is nearly 5% higher than what the second overall pick Nick Bosa did while at Ohio State. So while he fails at his athletic testing skills, his production and ability on tape stand out. He will need to show off this pass rushing ability during Training Camp if he wants to fight for a spot on the 53-man roster or the 10-man Practice Squad.In an interview with the Draft Wire prior to the draft, Gooden called himself “versatile” and said he is willing to do whatever the team wants him to do. This is a great mentality to have for an undrafted free agent likely on the outside looking in when it comes to a roster spot. He will need to prove he can help in the pass rush department, as a run stopper, and most importantly, on special teams. If he does that, it will help himself earn a future with the Broncos. The badAs I have stated prior [url=http://www.broncosjerseyproshop.com/emmanuel-sanders-jersey/]Emmanuel Sanders Jersey[/url] , Gooden is really limited when it comes to his athleticism. He’s slower than you want, lacks explosiveness and suddenness, and relies on his strength and motor to get to the passer. That worked against lesser competition in college, but will it work in the NFL? Now while the depth behind Von and Chubb is lacking and it is a wide-open competition on paper behind those two, Gooden is likely the least likely of the group to stick around. Jeff Holland looked solid in limited action last season for the Broncos and is likely to be a reserve pass rusher for Vic Fangio’s defense. The Broncos also spent a fifth-round pick on the high-upside and athletic Justin Hollins. I get that a fifth rounder isn’t a lock to make the team, but his skill set and plus athleticism/length likely have him as a near lock. Plus he may even see some action at inside linebacker so that is two young guys likely at edge rusher. You have Dekoda Watson who might be your special teams captain who also plays some edge rusher taking a spot as well. So you really do not have much room for Gooden. I haven’t even mentioned fellow UDFA rookie Malik Reed who I also see pushing for a roster spot.So in short, it will be a tough hill to climb for Gooden to make the 53-man roster. A practice squad spot? Maybe, but his lack of athleticism could come back to bit him in the NFL this summer. QuotableAhmad Gooden on who he models his game after via the Draft Wire.“I like Khalil Mack. I’ve been watching him since his second or third year, especially when he was with the Raiders and he was really humming. When I kind of knew that I was gonna be good at end, I started modeling my game after him. He’s a little bit taller than me but around the same weight and same size so some moves I take from him and try to add my own little twist to it.”Ahmad Gooden HighlightsAhmad Gooden’s roster status with the BroncosIt is hard not to root for someone like Gooden, but I have a hard time seeing him finding a spot on the Broncos moving forward. Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, Dekoda Watson, Jeff Holland, and Justin Hollins are likely your five edge rushers(barring injury) with Malik Reed also making the team or taking a spot on the 10-man practice squad. Maybe he does enough to also earn himself a practice squad spot which is certainly possible, but I would be surprised. You have an undrafted small school guy who is a little undersized who also lacks athleticism trying to make a team in the NFL. That combination usually doesn’t work in the players’ favor, but I will be rooting for Gooden this summer. Duke head coach David Cutcliffe breaks down QBs on 1st & 10 on Orange and Blue 760"When Duke head coach David Cutcliffe joined Ryan Edwards, Andrew Mason and Steve Atwater on 1st and 10 on Orange and Blue 760 the first question on everyone’s mind was about QB prospect Daniel Jones.Cutcliffe is most famous for being the coach that worked with both Peyton and Eli Manning when they were in college. Jone’s has become, “...a big, strong, fast man.” Perhaps the most telling statement about Jones that Cutcliffe gives is when he says, “he is one. He’s what you’re looking for.”Cutcliffe is a respected voice when it comes to quarterbacks. Peyton Manning worked with him throughout his career during the offseason. He knows arm talent, and sees Jones as a potential starter in the NFL. He certainly has his detractors, and Cutcliffe is surprised to see Jones not mentioned as a higher pick in all the mock drafts currently taking up space on my twitter feed.Listening to Cutcliffe, you can see why he is considered an expert on coaching quarterbacks. If the Broncos find themselves in a trade back scenario in the draft, he could be the target. Finding a QB to take over after the Joe Flacco era runs its course is hugely important. Whether Denver does that in this year’s draft or in a future draft remains to be seen.If it was in Cutcliffe’s hands, Jones would be high on John Elway’s list.