The last two times Paton entered a draft without a first-round pick, the Broncos landed receiver/returner Marvin Mims (No. 63) and pass rusher Nik Bonitto (No. 64). Both players went on to become All-Pros. Last year, Denver did have a first-round pick, and they also hit on running back RJ Harvey (No. 60) in the second round.

The shock waves from the Broncos-Rockies marriage are still reverberating around Colorado. So are numerous questions.