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I think the difference is that Bettis had a defined role and he did things that Parker couldn't do. Bettis was the big bruiser and Parker was the speed back.In this case, I'm not sure what Mike Bell brings to the table that Cobbs doesn't. Not sure who the better pass receiver is, but Tatum sounds like he's locked into the 3rd down type role anyways.
I'm not insinuating anything...I have never seen either play, as I don't have NFL Network. All I know is what I read, and I read pretty much everything.I would, however, like to point out that MBell has now started 4 consecutive pre-season games. Cobbs has never run with the first team. That's GOTTA mean something, right?
It definitely does.Logically, it means that Bell will at a minimum begin the year as the starter.But how much does logic count when we're talking about Shanahan?
This is a common mis-conception. Tatum is NOT a 3rd down back - he is aweful on 3rd down. His hands are unreliable (they were last year, anyways), he doesn't block well, and he is not a tough inside runner. He is pretty much the last guy you want on the field on 3rd down. Tatum is a change of pace guy - a home run hitter, who can give defenses fits with his different speed and style.
Wasn't me talking... it was the Broncos announcers.And he's the 3rd string behind both Bells. If Tatum is locked into his 10-12 touch role, that makes Cobbs the backup to Mike Bell as the starter.
logic is everytihng with Shanahan. This is another common misconcpetion. The Bronco running game is very easy to understand - listen to the coaches - they don't lie. Shanahan will ALWAYS do what is best for the team. However, RB's get hurt, and sometimes Shanahan changes his mind. When he does, it is usually obvious that a change needs needs to be made.It definitely does.Logically, it means that Bell will at a minimum begin the year as the starter.But how much does logic count when we're talking about Shanahan?
My thoughts exactly...1-10-ARI14 (11:27) T.Bell up the middle to ARZ 1 for 13 yards (J.Brewer).
Sounded like he just exploded through some big holes for back to back big runs- about 40 yards worth.The guy's fast... give him a hole, and he'll go far.
Yep. Mike Bell will start, Tatum will get 10-12 carries, Cobbs will sit.There's your Denver Broncos 2006, folks.
Just proving that any scub can get mucho yds against the Cards scrubs -- making CornCob's outing that much less interesting.
What makes Cobbs interesting isn't his lines from preseason games... at least not to me.I liked him in college, and when he's healthy, he runs very, very well. He's bigger, faster, and quicker than Mike Bell, and at some point this year, he's going to get an opportunity.
I take it Back...MBell in now...39 yard run.
I agree. So what the hell is Shanny waiting to see? Or is he just like, trying to sell a RB to another team?
only meaningful in that CornCob could barely manage 4 ypc against the bums while the Bells are tearing off long runs left and right..
Blast that Col. Mustard!
Not in the first week, no.
Careful there. Don't say anything like that without a source. Are you hearing that from the radio or TV broadcast? I thought TBell got his TD after the injury. Please verify.
Yea. Reported on the radio broadcast. He scored the TD anyway. But thats what happened.
I heard this as well. credible - at least as far as the radio guys are.
Kirkus and Cutler got hosed
Im 97% sure.
If Dayne's starting in week 1, it's for Houston.
