DENVER - OCTOBER 04: Linebacker Robert Ayers #56 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a defensive play against the Dallas Cowboys during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Cowboys 17-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger
Do the Broncos have the next Vernon Gholston on their hands?
It’s way too early to call 2009 first-round pick Robert Ayers a bust, but a deeply disappointing rookie season has only turned worse this offseason.
Ayers worked with the second team defense at linebacker for the second straight day at minicamp on Saturday, despite Elvis Dumervil sitting out 11-on-11 drills.
Asked if Ayers was being punished, coach Josh McDaniels said, “I’m not going to talk about it.”
The former college defensive end struggled converting to linebacker last season, making only 19 tackles. Ayers only has to look up on the depth chart to remember that his first-round status will continue to provide him chances.
Now lining up as Broncos starter at minicamp: 2007 No. 17 overall pick Jarvis Moss.
