Avernus Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Broncos | Cobbs entering training camp No. 3Thu, 6 Jul 2006 05:20:25 -0700 The Northwest Arkansas Times reports Denver Broncos RB Cedric Cobbs will enter NFL training camp as the third running back on Denver's depth chart behind RBs Ron Dayne and Tatum Bell. Cobbs finds himself in a good position. In fact, he sees himself competing for significant playing time when training camp starts July 27. "(Denver coach Mike) Shanahan has good scheme going," Cobbs said. "The foremost priority is the running game. He teaches you to understand the game and teaches you how to run. I didn't get activated (last season), but I had a chance to learn more than I ever had. The coaching staff here believed in me." "If he can stay healthy, he can run 4.4 vertically and 4.4 sideways," Arkansas running backs coach Danny Nutt said. "He's just a freak. He's unbelievable. If he can just stay healthy, that is the key." In Denver, Cobbs said he thinks he will be able to thrive, because Shanahan has a history of turning unheralded running backs like RBs Olandis Gary and Reuben Droughns into 1,000-yard rushers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 It looks like they're taking a jab at Droughns in the last sentence... That guy ran for 1200 yards behind the browns line last year. THey need not compare him to Gary, Cobbs or any other spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thursday, July 6, 2006MOVING UP?: As the Broncos opened practice on Thursday, fullback/tailback Cecil Sapp was running with the first team offense as the lead blocker for Ron Dayne. "Cecil is a worker," Shanahan said of the CSU alum. "He is a guy that I feel is talented enough to be the starting fullback or tailback -- he is that type of athlete." www.denverbroncos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Its all about 'potential'. Everybody has 'potential' this time of year. I gave up on him when he proved to be too stupid to learn NE's playbook. I have no expectations of the lightbulb suddenly coming on in Den. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 (edited) I could see Cobbs taking over Dayne's role from last season while Dayne moves into Anderson's role. However, I think he's going to get some very tough competition from UDFA Mike Bell, who is really a RB cut in the DEN prototypical RB model. I wonder about NE cutting Cobbs adrift myself. NE had an almost desperate need for an RB of Cobbs' size with Dillon aging the way he is and no other RB on the roster capable of being a featured RB, yet Belichek - a guy who is outstanding at recognizing talent & getting the most out of his players - sent him packing without looking back. As far as Sapp is concerned, there's no way I see him beating out Kyle Johnson unless Johnson has regressed tremendously. Johnson was simply outstanding last season and does everything DEN asks out of a FB, including catching the ball, especially in the red zone. Personally, I think Shanahan is throwing Sapp a bone for all of his hard work on special teams with no complaining for a few years. When the team really gets under way in the preseason, Johnson will step into the starting role. Edited July 7, 2006 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Cobbs has a ton of potential and athletic ability, but he couldn't stay healthy in college and he was consistently hurt while in NE, therefore I doubt he could take a beating for the whole season. This is just going to be a hugh RBBC mess in Denver, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 As far as Sapp is concerned, there's no way I see him beating out Kyle Johnson unless Johnson has regressed tremendously. Johnson was simply outstanding last season and does everything DEN asks out of a FB, including catching the ball, especially in the red zone. Personally, I think Shanahan is throwing Sapp a bone for all of his hard work on special teams with no complaining for a few years. When the team really gets under way in the preseason, Johnson will step into the starting role. I brought up the Sapp article as it was only two years ago we saw Ruben Droughns (at the time the Broncos FB) emerge as their Tailback. I thought it interesting that Shanny said, "He is a guy that I feel is talented enough to be the starting fullback or tailback -- he is that type of athlete." Although you're probably right BB. More than likely, this is just Shanny throwing Sapp a bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I wonder about NE cutting Cobbs adrift myself. NE had an almost desperate need for an RB of Cobbs' size with Dillon aging the way he is and no other RB on the roster capable of being a featured RB, yet Belichek - a guy who is outstanding at recognizing talent & getting the most out of his players - sent him packing without looking back. my thoughts exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I brought up the Sapp article as it was only two years ago we saw Ruben Droughns (at the time the Broncos FB) emerge as their Tailback. I thought it interesting that Shanny said, "He is a guy that I feel is talented enough to be the starting fullback or tailback -- he is that type of athlete." Although you're probably right BB. More than likely, this is just Shanny throwing Sapp a bone. Yeah, I found that interesting also. But having watched Sapp run, he just doesn't have NFL capability. He's an aim-and-shoot RB, and that is death in the Broncos' zone blocking/1 cut scheme. Vision & decision making is at a premium. Don't get me wrong, I like Sapp & have since his CSU days. I think it's great that he's found a way to get paid & play football, since he obviously loves the game & will do anything to keep playing. He just isn't a NFL caliber RB - not even in DEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Here's some information about Cobbs v Dayne, if anyone considers Cobbs a threat to Dayne. Dayne, @ WIS (4 yrs) 6397 ru yds on 1115 carries, 5.74 ypc, 63 TDs, 304 rec yds on 31 catches Cobbs, @ ARK (4 yrs) 2350 yds on 473 rushes, 4.97 ypc, 23 TDs, 78 rec yds on 15 catches. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dayne, NYG/DEN (5 yrs) 2337 yds on 638 carries, 3.66 ypc, 17 TDs, 151 rec yds on 26 catches Cobbs, NE (1 yr) 50 yds on 22 carries, 2.27 ypc, 0 TDs, 0 rec yds on 0 catches ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The thing that really catches my eye about Cobbs is his signature game: 29 rush yds on 16 carries v CLE - when CLE was the worst run D in the NFL that year & NE was the 7th best rushing team in the NFL. I'm sorry, but I don't see anything in Cobbs' body of work that shows me he can displace Dayne, despite Dayne's struggles with the Giants (where I thought he was badly misused - granted that was forced by Barber & his ability). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Maybe Denver should get Michael Bennett so he could join the Great Dayne again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Skeletor? I prefer "Rat Toothed Devil" myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dayne goes for 1500 and 10 this year, bank on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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