Gators Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Tatum Bell has to be the man. I can't imagine Denver starting Mike Anderson over the multi-talented Bell. Any of you Bronco fans have an insight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I just got called out for picking Tatum over Walker in the CCS poll. That was rather surprising to me. I think he'll be a solid back. He is certainly the best candidate among the RBs in Denver, he showed great promise when he ran last year (ave well over 5 yrds per carry), and running in Denver is a great place to run. I like him - yes we all know crazy things happen to the running game in Denver but the only real threat in my opinion might be Clarett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Let's get to the real question. Where the hell have you been Gators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 With Shanahan, who the hell knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Good to see you posting again gators. I like Bell to win the job but RBBC is very tough to figure out until you actually see what shanny has in mind. He has to be the worst coach to try and figure out from a fantasy perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Reports I'm getting on Tatum, is that he really really needs to work on his hands. His blocking is a little suspect too. He squares away those two issues and I think he stands an excellent chance of being the Broncos opening day starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrb69 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Honestly, I think this is just a motivational ploy by Shanahan. If he thought Anderson was the answer, he wouldn't have drafted Portis, Bell, Clarrett, etc. I think week 1 we'll see Bell in as the starting tailback. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Tatum Bell has to be the man. I can't imagine Denver starting Mike Anderson over the multi-talented Bell. Any of you Bronco fans have an insight? 912577[/snapback] I have to say Manning over Brady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) the only real threat in my opinion might be Clarett. 912593[/snapback] No way. I'll strain my morning coffee through a dirty gym sock for a week if you're right. Edited August 5, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Seriously though, why isn't Griffin even in the equation? I don't understand it, is he still not 100% back from injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Seriously though, why isn't Griffin even in the equation? I don't understand it, is he still not 100% back from injury? 912663[/snapback] Nope. He might be by Week 1, though. EDIT TO ADD: Griffin is currently being kept on 1-a-day practices until he's up to snuff. But on August 1st Griffin was experiencing swelling and soreness in his knee. (Presumably the knee he tore both the meniscus and ACL in last season). So no, he isn't at 100%. http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=4387 Edited August 5, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardrocker Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I have to say Manning over Brady. 912652[/snapback] Funny... Welcome back Gators. I have T Bell as a keeper. I hope he is the man. My season could hinge on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I think week 1 we'll see Bell in as the starting tailback. JMHO 912645[/snapback] The real question is who is the starting tailback from weeks 3-16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 No way. I'll strain my moring coffee through a dirty gym sock for a week if you're right. 912658[/snapback] Hope you're thirsty. Unless you have alot of confidence in Griffin? That's kind of what I am saying, based on pure ability, who can compete with Bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Honestly, I think this is just a motivational ploy by Shanahan. If he thought Anderson was the answer, he wouldn't have drafted Portis, Bell, Clarrett, etc. I think week 1 we'll see Bell in as the starting tailback. JMHO912645[/snapback] Shanny has always drafted backs. Olandis Gary was drafted the year after Terrell Davis had over 2,000 yds. Mike Anderson was drafted the year after Gary had 1,159 yds in only 12 games and Terrell Davis was expected back at full strength. In 2001 Shanny picked up Droughns after Anderson went off for 1,500 yds. Then in 2002, with all these guys still on the roster, Shanny drafts Portis (Terrell Davis did announce his retirement that year didn't he?, but it was after Portis was drafted). Then in 2003 Shanny drafted Griffin even though Anderson, Droughns & Portis were on the roster. Then in 2004 he drafts Bell. 2005 has seen Shanny draft Mo and add Dayne. You can't really use the logic of "well if he really thought so & so was the answer, he wouldn't have drafted this guy". Not with Shanny anyway. But if you insist on that logic, wouldn't it apply to Bell as well? If he thought Bell was the answer, he wouldn't have drafted Clarrett and picked up Dayne, right? Point is, Shanny always adds RB's.....no matter who is on the roster. FYI, Shanny had announced Anderson would be the starter last year. If not for the fluke groin tear in the Broncos 4th pre season game, it would've been Anderson totin' the rock last year, instead of Griffin/Droughns/Bell. Edited August 5, 2005 by Big Score 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Reports I'm getting on Tatum, is that he really really needs to work on his hands. His blocking is a little suspect too. He squares away those two issues and I think he stands an excellent chance of being the Broncos opening day starter 912636[/snapback] Portis couldn't (and still can't) catch worth a shucks either, but was Shanny's #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 FWIW, Mike Anderson didn't have even a single carry last year. Ever. Not one. I have a hard time buying that he's going to exceed last years' production by very much this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 didn't Anderson tear his groin and miss the season though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Portis couldn't (and still can't) catch worth a shucks either, but was Shanny's #1. 912744[/snapback] In the two year run Portis had with the Bronco's, he had 71 recpts for 678 yds at a 9.5 avg with 2 TD's. Last year with the Brunell & Ramsey passing he had 40 recpts for 235 yds at a 5.9 avg and another 2 TD's. He ain't no Faulk or Murrell, but he's not as bad as you're making him out to be Hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I just don't think Bell is tough enough to start....he has all the skills... all the depth charts I've seen had him pegged as the starter up until yesterday...and then they had M Anderson... I see no reason to take any of these backs in the top 40 until further notice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 FWIW, Mike Anderson didn't have even a single carry last year. Ever. Not one. I have a hard time buying that he's going to exceed last years' production by very much this year... 912752[/snapback] Being on injured reserve will do that to a player's opportunities. He went on IR August 31st last year, before the regular season got started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 didn't Anderson tear his groin and miss the season though? 912759[/snapback] Yep. At the end of the Broncos 4th pre season game on a Special Teams play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Being on injured reserve will do that to a player's opportunities. He went on IR August 31st last year, before the regular season got started. 912768[/snapback] I guess thats something the "stats" leave out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Pop quiz, hot shots. Which Denver back am I thinking of? Here are some hints: • He set an NFL single-game rookie rushing record with 251 yards at N.O., the sixth-highest total in NFL history. • Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and NFL Rookie of the Year by USA Today with a Broncos rookie-rushing record 1,487 yards (sixth-highest total in NFL history). • Ranks seventh in Broncos annals in career rushing attempts (626), seventh in rushing yards (2,808) and seventh in rushing touchdowns (24). • Finished his two-year career at the University of Utah with the best per-game rushing average in school history (102.4 ypg.) despite not playing football in high school. Any guesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 In the two year run Portis had with the Bronco's, he had 71 recpts for 678 yds at a 9.5 avg with 2 TD's. Last year with the Brunell & Ramsey passing he had 40 recpts for 235 yds at a 5.9 avg and another 2 TD's. He ain't no Faulk or Murrell, but he's not as bad as you're making him out to be Hook. 912766[/snapback] I guess I just remember the 25 other drops per season a little better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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