Big Score 1 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? 912779[/snapback] Mike Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 He is so talented, they have tried to turn him into a fullback the last coulple years. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I guess I just remember the 25 other drops per season a little better!912781[/snapback] That's normal human nature. You do 99 things right and only 1 thing wrong....guess what gets remembered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 He is so talented, they have tried to turn him into a fullback the last coulple years. . .912788[/snapback] That would be because he EXCELS at Fullback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 That's normal human nature. You do 99 things right and only 1 thing wrong....guess what gets remembered? 912789[/snapback] seriously though, he can't catch very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Mike Anderson 912786[/snapback] Correct! And he amassed those team records in only 6 seasons with the Broncos, despite not seeing any regular season duty last year. Add to that a career average of 4.5 yards per carry and the fact that HE HAS NEVER LOST A FUMBLE (he's fumbled 9 times in 6 years, but none were ever recovered by the DEF) and I think you can see why I think Anderson is going to be the clear cut #2 - if not #1 - Broncos' RB this year. The only downside is injury risk. But that's also a concern with Bell, Clarett, and Griffin. Edited August 5, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 seriously though, he can't catch very well 912793[/snapback] I don't know about that. From what I've seen of him, I've always thought he was quite adequate. Not exceptional mind you, but adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) I remember Shanahan talking about Portis the year he broke out. Portis told the coach he wanted to be more involved in the passing game. Shanahan said something along the lines of, "well, that's fine, but you can't catch". . . Edited August 5, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) I remember Shanahan talking about Portis the year he broke out. Portis told the coach he wanted to be more involved in the passing game. Shanahan said something along the lines of, "well, that's fine, but you can't catch". . . 912801[/snapback] As Portis went along to have 33 recpts for 364 yds at an 11.0 ypc with a long of 66 yds, 3 20+ yarders, 1 40+ yarder and 2 TD's. Not too bad for someone who can't catch 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 (edited) As Portis went along to have 33 recpts for 364 yds at an 11.0 ypc with a long of 66 yds, 3 20+ yarders and 1 40+ yarder and 2 TD's 912807[/snapback] for a starting running back, that's isn't so hot, IMO. I didn't say he couldn't run after the catch. I said he dropped a lot of balls. I remember him dropping several in his last game as a Bronco againt the Colts in the play-offs as well. When he catches it, no doubt, he can make a play. It's getting his hands wrapped around that ball that he struggles with. Edited August 5, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 for a starting running back, that's isn't so hot, IMO. 912813[/snapback] That was from his rookie year when he only had 12 games as the fulltime starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 for a starting running back, that's isn't so hot, IMO. 912813[/snapback] 19th most receiving yards out of all RB/FBs in 2003, whatever that means to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) and since then he has only caught a few more passes per year and his yards and average have gone way down. Last year he set a career high with 40 catches, but only had 235 yards. Relax man, I'm not saying he's a bad RB. I'm just saying he doesn't have the greatest hands in the world. He really struggles in the passing game. Edited August 5, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I remember him dropping several in his last game as a Bronco againt the Colts in the play-offs as well. 912813[/snapback] Last year, playing for the Gawd awful Skins and their QB nightmare, Portis was the 9th best RB as far as % of targets to catches goes. Considering a lot of those targets came from Brunell and were uncatchable, Portis ending the year ranked as the 9th best RB Targets to catches percentage wise, kinda debunks your "bad hands" label. Again, he ain't exceptional, but he's more than adquate in the passing game. Probably your memory of Portis in the Broncos Colts play off game, has got you thinking Portis is like that at pass catching in all his games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) LOL, no. I've seen him drop plenty of other catchable balls as well. Does anyone have a dropped balls stat that can be checked? I Googled "Portis drops", and had several matches about him dropping passes, but could not find an official statistic. Edited August 5, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Portis 2004 = 63 targets - 40 recpts - 4.2 per game at a 63.5% rate. Accounted for 11.9% of the Skins total passing targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Actually when I said Portis was the 9th best RB at % of Targets to Receptions in 2004, I was way off. He was the 9th most frequently targeted RB. (My mistake ) His 63.5% of Receptions to Targets was right about on average for RB's in 2004. But given who was throwing him the ball....(read Brunell / Ramsey ), I'm kinda surprised his % was as high as it was. I can't find his % of Receptions to Targets when he was a Bronco. 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 (edited) I will have to admit, I did not see Portis much last year. I need a Denver fan to come in here and talk about Portis' catching when he was with Denver though. I know I'm not making this up. . . Edited August 5, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 gotta go to dinner. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 gotta go to dinner. . .912881[/snapback] Bon Appetite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper 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? 912779[/snapback] Loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Loaf 912892[/snapback] Oh, that's your answer to everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Oh, that's your answer to everything! 912894[/snapback] You're right..I cant help myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 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. 912631[/snapback] Mike Tice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Mike Tice? 912982[/snapback] Tice is an idiot. To try and equate Shanahan with him is well... How many RBs have come out of Denver? As to Tatum, I hope he runs for his life. But in terms of my drafts, I think I'll pass and take the Marine in lower rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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