Who could fit the Broncos?

With the Broncos having hired a new head coach, it's time to work on the team's personnel deficiencies.

Meaning, it's time to work on the Broncos' D — especially in the draft.

If I were in the GM position, my pick would've been — without a doubt — USC junior free safety Taylor Mays.

The Broncos tend to have success when they have a monster free safety such as John Lynch and Steve Atwater. At 6'3" and 230 lb. with a 4.32s 40-yard-dash, he fits the mold.

But the 20-year-old decided to go back for his senior year, so we have to look elsewhere. Missouri's William Moore is a solid prospect, too, but taking him at No. 12 seems high.

The big rumor is that the Broncos may go to a 3-4 defense. If that's the case, they need a solid inside linebacker. Here's the best options:

LB Rey Maualuga, USC, 6'2", 260 lb.
Maualuga is a great combination of size and speed mixed with a killer instinct. Some have said he's similar to Pittsburgh's S Troy Polamalu with his aggressive play. Can't go wrong with having someone who invokes fear in the middle of the field.

LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State, 6'2", 240 lb.
He's a three-time All-American with superb instincts and a solid frame that could hold a few more pounds. Plus his father is Joe Laurinatis, better known as Road Warrior Animal. How cool would it be to have the son of a wrestler scouring the middle of the field?

These are the only two names I would consider with the No. 12 pick. Doesn't matter who the Broncos choose, they'll have an instant impact player to be along side D.J. Williams, Boss Bailey and Jamie Winborn.

But we still need a safety and there is a name if Pat Bowlen's willing to shell out the dough.

S Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia
Yeah, he's 35. Yeah, he's on the downturn of his career. But Dawkins is still one of the hardest hitters in the game. He'd provide good veteran leadership on this young Broncos team and would be good to have until someone younger comes into his own.

Or grab someone in the second round. Oregon's Patrick Chung and Alabama's Rashad Johnson are both projected to be taken there.