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Why the Broncos can't afford to botch first-round NFL draft pick

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos have to plan for the math not to add up.

And with the first round of the NFL draft coming Thursday, team officials said they are prepared for every scenario that could come with the No. 12 pick -- including not drafting a quarterback.

"One thing we know, we're going to get a really good player at 12,'' general manager George Paton said last week. "We've had teams call to move up, we've had teams call to move back, we have flexibility, but we do know at 12, if we stand pat, we'll get a really good player.