The Denver backfield changes with the blink of an eye. There is no telling who will be the primary Denver RB next week let alone for the 2nd half.I didn't see a thread specifically dedicated to Pittman but after yesterday, could there be a chance to steal a 2nd half stud in DEN not named Torain?
Maybe, but you can't really point to any specific part of Pittman's game and say that it contributed to the loss (aside from, "he ran it 20 times and we lost").Meanwhile, Cutler had 2 turnovers while completing only 57% of his passes for 5.2 yards/attempt.The fact that the Broncos lost the football game doesn't necessarily bode well for Pittman.
yeah it was pretty odd - the whole DEN RB situation is very odd. Everyone keeps trying to say that as soon as Shanny finds a back that can carry the load (insinuating it is Torain) then it will work itself out. Selvin Young had been averaging almost 6 yards a carry and he never got more than 13 carries all year. The "experts" on this site keep saying Andre Hall is the better back - but he hasn't got more than 10 carries all year. Now along comes Pittman, who gets 20 carries the first time out- we know Selvin was injured but what about Hall? Anyone who thinks Torain is going to be "the guy" is purely guessing at this point. My guess is Torain moves into Youngs role 10-12 carries - Pittman keeps the 3rd down/ goal line duties and Young gets pushed back to Hall's 5 carries a game. Hall is on the outside looking in. You just got Pittman's best game - sell if you can.What strikes me as interesting in this game is that Andre Hall did not have a carry.He was active I checked the game log.
I don't get how everyone is so sure that Torain is the man - he hasn't done one thing. Shanny seems to like backs that can carry the load - and Pittman is that. He plays all 3 downs, blocks, is good in short yardage... what's not to like? I don't have the first clue what is going to happen, but to dismiss the idea that Pittman could become "the man" there seems a bit quick. It's certainly at the very least a possibility.yeah it was pretty odd - the whole DEN RB situation is very odd. Everyone keeps trying to say that as soon as Shanny finds a back that can carry the load (insinuating it is Torain) then it will work itself out. Selvin Young had been averaging almost 6 yards a carry and he never got more than 13 carries all year. The "experts" on this site keep saying Andre Hall is the better back - but he hasn't got more than 10 carries all year. Now along comes Pittman, who gets 20 carries the first time out- we know Selvin was injured but what about Hall? Anyone who thinks Torain is going to be "the guy" is purely guessing at this point. My guess is Torain moves into Youngs role 10-12 carries - Pittman keeps the 3rd down/ goal line duties and Young gets pushed back to Hall's 5 carries a game. Hall is on the outside looking in. You just got Pittman's best game - sell if you can.What strikes me as interesting in this game is that Andre Hall did not have a carry.He was active I checked the game log.
There is also no reason why Young shouldn't get 20 carries a game - he's averaged 5+ yards per carry! Shannahan has proven he does not have reasons for doing things.I am not sure...this question got me to thinking. Pittman is workman like. He got 20+ carries in a game they were losing against a 'not terrible' DEF. Those are positives for him.
To be contenders, DEN needs to run the ball, control the clock, and keep their DEF off the field. There's no reason Pittman won't continue to get 20 carries a game (until he just one day doesn't...ha ha).
Anyone know why we didn't see Andre Hall? Joe Six-Pack was not pulled from the practice sqaud from what I know.
There is a reason why: Shanny has said more than once that he doesn't think Selvin can take the beating that comes with 20 carries a game. Whether that was the truth or motivational ploy, Selvin is not helping his case by being banged up again.There is also no reason why Young shouldn't get 20 carries a game - he's averaged 5+ yards per carry! Shannahan has proven he does not have reasons for doing things.
noAnybody who says NO is fooling themselves.The question isn't: will Pittman be a second half stud, it's COULD he be a second half stud.
Neither Gary nor Anderson did much when they left Denver, but Droughns did rush for 1200 yards in Cleveland.Could he? Sure, but who knows.What I do know, is Pittman is a more talented RB than Olandis Gary, Reuben Droughns, or Mike Anderson- and they all were "carry you to a title" candidates who took over midseason under Shanny.
I agree. I think Pittman has been the best RB on the Broncos this season. People keep pointing to Torain as if he's a savior but if Pittman stays healthy he should continue to have a big role in this offense. He did nothing yesterday to shoot down the idea he could be the featured RB. Now do I believe that will happen? No. But I'd place stronger odds with Pittman than with Young or Hall and I think people might be putting too much hype on Torain.Anybody who says NO is fooling themselves.The question isn't: will Pittman be a second half stud, it's COULD he be a second half stud.It's guaranteed that there will be some surprising second-half studs, and there's no reason that Pittman can't fit into that category. He's an aging but proven performer with weak competition on an excellent offense with a history of plug and play. He did well in his one start.It's very possible that Pittman will be a top 10 RB for the rest of the season. I wouldn't count on it, but it's quite possible.
No and NonoAnybody who says NO is fooling themselves.
The question isn't: will Pittman be a second half stud, it's COULD he be a second half stud.
Rotoworld:No and NonoAnybody who says NO is fooling themselves.
The question isn't: will Pittman be a second half stud, it's COULD he be a second half stud.
I don't see how anybody could be so sure that it's not possible. You're saying there's ZERO chance that Shanahan gives the ball to one back and turns him into a stud? Well, I suppose you guys are probably right ... it's not like Shanahan has ever done that before.No and NonoAnybody who says NO is fooling themselves.
The question isn't: will Pittman be a second half stud, it's COULD he be a second half stud.
Sure, he could. The chances are low enough, however, that one would be a fool to bank on it.Could Pittman carry you to a title? 2nd half stud?
I didn't see a thread specifically dedicated to Pittman but after yesterday, could there be a chance to steal a 2nd half stud in DEN not named Torain?
B/c evetyone else is mediocre (selvin hall) or old and slow (pittman, steady, but not explosive). This is the highest pick (discounting clarettI don't get how everyone is so sure that Torain is the man - he hasn't done one thing. Shanny seems to like backs that can carry the load - and Pittman is that. He plays all 3 downs, blocks, is good in short yardage... what's not to like? I don't have the first clue what is going to happen, but to dismiss the idea that Pittman could become "the man" there seems a bit quick. It's certainly at the very least a possibility.yeah it was pretty odd - the whole DEN RB situation is very odd. Everyone keeps trying to say that as soon as Shanny finds a back that can carry the load (insinuating it is Torain) then it will work itself out. Selvin Young had been averaging almost 6 yards a carry and he never got more than 13 carries all year. The "experts" on this site keep saying Andre Hall is the better back - but he hasn't got more than 10 carries all year. Now along comes Pittman, who gets 20 carries the first time out- we know Selvin was injured but what about Hall? Anyone who thinks Torain is going to be "the guy" is purely guessing at this point. My guess is Torain moves into Youngs role 10-12 carries - Pittman keeps the 3rd down/ goal line duties and Young gets pushed back to Hall's 5 carries a game. Hall is on the outside looking in. You just got Pittman's best game - sell if you can.What strikes me as interesting in this game is that Andre Hall did not have a carry.He was active I checked the game log.
I'm not arguing that. But let's just say I won't be dropping Pittman anytime soon.B/c evetyone else is mediocre (selvin hall) or old and slow (pittman, steady, but not explosive). This is the highest pick (discounting clarettI don't get how everyone is so sure that Torain is the man - he hasn't done one thing. Shanny seems to like backs that can carry the load - and Pittman is that. He plays all 3 downs, blocks, is good in short yardage... what's not to like? I don't have the first clue what is going to happen, but to dismiss the idea that Pittman could become "the man" there seems a bit quick. It's certainly at the very least a possibility.yeah it was pretty odd - the whole DEN RB situation is very odd. Everyone keeps trying to say that as soon as Shanny finds a back that can carry the load (insinuating it is Torain) then it will work itself out. Selvin Young had been averaging almost 6 yards a carry and he never got more than 13 carries all year. The "experts" on this site keep saying Andre Hall is the better back - but he hasn't got more than 10 carries all year. Now along comes Pittman, who gets 20 carries the first time out- we know Selvin was injured but what about Hall? Anyone who thinks Torain is going to be "the guy" is purely guessing at this point. My guess is Torain moves into Youngs role 10-12 carries - Pittman keeps the 3rd down/ goal line duties and Young gets pushed back to Hall's 5 carries a game. Hall is on the outside looking in. You just got Pittman's best game - sell if you can.What strikes me as interesting in this game is that Andre Hall did not have a carry.He was active I checked the game log.) that the broncos have spent on a back in a while. All the local buzz/reports say that shanny/the broncos LOVE this guy. We don't have to care why...
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