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I don't think he'll see big money either (or that he should). I guess the question will be if he'll see bigger money on the market than what the Broncos would be willing to pay. With teams like NYJ, Cleveland and Oakland, all having a need and a lot of cap space (and perhaps the reputation of not always spending money wisely) I think that may be the case. I don't see him ending up back in Denver.
Moreno will be fine, Shonn Greene got like 3 and a half a yr to back up CJ so I'm sure Moreno should do about the same or even more than that
I own CJ Anderson, and I do not own Ball - but I do not see this happening at all. The Broncos invested much more heavily in Ball, and he looked damn good as the season progressed.
I'm holding Anderson in a few leagues. I'm a little more optimistic than you. Ball will be given every chance to start but I think Anderson will lock down the back up role and from there it only takes an injury, a few fumbles, or some misses blocking assignments. I thought Ball looked good, not great last year. I also don't think a 2nd rd pick is such a high investment the best player won't play(whoever that may be)
I obviously agree that landing a backup role on Denver is a nice lottery ticket to be holding - but I don't think it pays out, outside of injury. I think at season's end Ball looked very good and the team obviouly drafted him to take over the starting role.
Anderson just appears much more dynamic to me. I admit, I am probably being too overly-assuming but I picked Moreno out of that mess last year based on what just seemed like the right fit at the time so I'm trying again...Let's see.Dr. Octopus said:
Regardless of whether he earns the #2 spot on the depth chart, I doubt Hillman would be the guy to take over if Ball got hurt or otherwise lost the job. Elway and Fox have made it clear in the past that they view him strictly as a CoP back who is best with limited touches. If Ball tore his ACL tomorrow, Anderson would be the guy I wanted to own.
Well yeah, but in that offense any stiff could put up FF relevant numbers. Not saying Ball is a stiff, but they could plug in anyone to run against dime defenses behind that line if it's healthy.
I have 0 faith in CJ Anderson. Hillman is not built to be a week to week option consistently. He's a commitee back only. If I was desperate, sure. But count me out after Ball.
Why no faith in Anderson? The Broncos liked him enough to keep him on the 53-man roster last season despite him being an UDFA who was guaranteed to miss the first part of the season to injury, and who was unlikely to see the field even after he got back (Anderson received just 21 snaps last year). The reason they kept him is because they liked him long-term and didn't want to put him on the practice squad and risk losing him to another team with a waiver claim. That's certainly a pretty solid vote of confidence in Anderson. For perspective, Denver gave a similar vote of confidence to Julius Thomas in 2012- they kept him on the 53-man roster despite him being virtually guaranteed to be a non-factor that season owing to injury and missed practice time. Worked out pretty well in the case of Julius.
So, a clear cut starter who will get the lion share of touches in an offense that any stiff could put up big numbers. Why isn't Ball a top 5 or at least top 10 RB then? Isn't he vastly underrated?
None if that makes him a talent. He's a better Lance Ball
I have him top-10.
I'm in complete agreement with your confidence in Ball so not looking to be argumentative at all but a couple points on the numbers:
Two friends were hiking in the woods when they spied a bear off in the distance. The bear caught wind of their scent, turned, and charged directly at them. One man bent down and calmly began re-tying his shoes. His friend looked at him like he was crazy and said "do you really think you can outrun that bear?!" To which the man replied "Don't have to. I just have to outrun you."
I honestly don't get it either... Anderson did well with his carries too. Hes done well all year when giving carries, maybe they just don't want to give him the load... idk its football most coaches make somewhat odd choices to shelve guys (looking at you ATL and many others)
he's probably been the most impressive Bronco RB when given chances, but it doesn't seem like the staff likes him as much. maybe today changes that
If we're throwing guesses around... my money is on Ball. Too much buzz about how impressed the coaches were with how he looked in practice... PRACTICE (as AI would say)... almost like they were already setting us up for it.
Anderson has looked good just about every time he's had the opportunity, but the staff has continued to bury him behind COP styl RB Ronnie Hillman--including when they came out in the 3rd quarter today. they actually gave him an opp today despite trying to shoe-horn Hillman back in the o so maybe it changes going forward. But Anderson has been the most impressive Denver RB when it comes to running the ball
Yep, right when people can't afford to lose games too for fantasy football. I'm staying away in droves.
wtf is this where he gets his info?
