Denver works out 4 Running Backs this week.... (1 Viewer)

[benm3218]

I mean they have Cecil Sapp, Mike Bell, Selvin Young, and Andre Hall.If they need to bring in a RB they must not like Hall at all? Am I missing something?By the way Wali Lundy is a cool kid and actually could shine in the Denver system. (although I doubt it happens)

11/14/07 10:30 AMTHE NEWSThe Broncos invited four running backs in for tryouts on Tuesday, the Denver Post reports. Wali Lundy, Steven Jackson, Marquis Weeks, and Ray Perkins all worked out for the club.Our ViewThe Broncos didn't sign anyone yet, but this move may mean the club believes Travis Henry will lose his appeal and be suspended in the next few weeks.

 

[SigEp316]

I think this lays out what they think is going to happen to Henry. Andre Hall is a young back, bringing in someone like Wali Lundy isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Donkeys.

 

[angman]

I think it means that Shanahan thinks that the Denver lie detector system isn't as reliable as it used to be.

 

[Warhogs]

They see the writing on the wall.

Wall says, it does not look good for Travis Henry.

That would be my guess.

 

[TommyGilmore]

11/14/07 10:30 AM

THE NEWS

The Broncos invited four running backs in for tryouts on Tuesday, the Denver Post reports. Wali Lundy, Steven Jackson, Marquis Weeks, and Ray Perkins all worked out for the club.

Talk about a fall from grace...

 

[Two Deep]

11/14/07 10:30 AM

THE NEWS

The Broncos invited four running backs in for tryouts on Tuesday, the Denver Post reports. Wali Lundy, Steven Jackson, Marquis Weeks, and Ray Perkins all worked out for the club.

Talk about a fall from grace...

I hope that is sarcasm?

 

[Godsbrother]

How far has Kevan Barlow fallen that he doesn't get a chance to try out with this bunch?

 

[az_prof]

No. I would guess whomever they bring in becomes RB3 behind Young and Hall and replaces Henry. They want to have three backs, which makes sense given how often they get hurt in this league. It is more about Henry's situation and being prepared than it is about Hall or Young.

 

[Max Power]

I really hope this means Henry is done. For some reason Shanny's statements are giving false hope to some Henry owners.

 

[Paddy O'Seanessy]

They see the writing on the wall.Wall says, it does not look good for Travis Henry.That would be my guess.

Maybe, but how much does it cost to work out a prospect? They may do it just on the possibility that Henry is gone. I.e. I'm not celebrating yet.

 

[identikit]

could be a motivational play...



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[Superdbs]

The Broncos bring guys in every week at various positions and work them out, not much ever comes of it. Like last week for instance, even with all their struggles in the return game, they took a look at Jeremy Bloom. He was a great returner at C.U. and a local kid to boot, so it seems he would've been a nice fit as a KR/4th WR or something, but they didn't sign him.

 

[SSOG]

The Broncos bring guys in every week at various positions and work them out, not much ever comes of it. Like last week for instance, even with all their struggles in the return game, they took a look at Jeremy Bloom. He was a great returner at C.U. and a local kid to boot, so it seems he would've been a nice fit as a KR/4th WR or something, but they didn't sign him.

Yup. This is just the modus operandi for the Broncos.Denver is a team that, like the Redskins, tries to primarily build with veteran talent. Unlike the Redskins, though, Denver doesn't blow its wad over the big-name free agents. Instead, they rely a lot on 2nd-tier veteran depth mixed in with some stars. For instance, their defense features a lot of retreads on the D-line, mixed in with young studs (or prospective studs) like Dumervil and Moss. It features retreads at LB, mixed in with the young stud D.J. Williams. It features retreads in the secondary, mixed in with Champ Bailey. Denver has always been a big recycling bin for veteran players. Some of them (like Bertrand Berry, Nick Ferguson, and Kelly Herndon) get a second chance at life and become amazing success stories. Some of them (Luther Elliss, Courtney Brown, Ellis Johnson) are essentially non-factors and quickly find their way out of the league.Anyway, because this is Denver's roster-building strategy, their scouting department is configured to optimize it. They keep dossiers on every single rookie they scout, including the ones that they never draft, and when those rookies hit free agency, even if their career was disappointing to that point, Denver pulls out the dossiers and brings in the ones they were originally high on (which is why Denver leads the league in number of former first-rounders on the roster). In order to keep those dossiers up to date, Denver is bringing in new players every single week, giving them a workout, and updating their notes. Generally, Denver focuses on a position a week. This week, it looks like that position was running back.I wouldn't get too worried, personally. Like I said, this is just business as usual for Denver. It never makes any headlines except for the one time that the players they bring in happen to be runningbacks. Regardless, it doesn't mean anything any more than it meant anything when they auditioned new LBs and returners earlier this season.

 

[Tanner9919]

The Broncos bring guys in every week at various positions and work them out, not much ever comes of it. Like last week for instance, even with all their struggles in the return game, they took a look at Jeremy Bloom. He was a great returner at C.U. and a local kid to boot, so it seems he would've been a nice fit as a KR/4th WR or something, but they didn't sign him.

Yup. This is just the modus operandi for the Broncos.Denver is a team that, like the Redskins, tries to primarily build with veteran talent. Unlike the Redskins, though, Denver doesn't blow its wad over the big-name free agents. Instead, they rely a lot on 2nd-tier veteran depth mixed in with some stars. For instance, their defense features a lot of retreads on the D-line, mixed in with young studs (or prospective studs) like Dumervil and Moss. It features retreads at LB, mixed in with the young stud D.J. Williams. It features retreads in the secondary, mixed in with Champ Bailey. Denver has always been a big recycling bin for veteran players. Some of them (like Bertrand Berry, Nick Ferguson, and Kelly Herndon) get a second chance at life and become amazing success stories. Some of them (Luther Elliss, Courtney Brown, Ellis Johnson) are essentially non-factors and quickly find their way out of the league.Anyway, because this is Denver's roster-building strategy, their scouting department is configured to optimize it. They keep dossiers on every single rookie they scout, including the ones that they never draft, and when those rookies hit free agency, even if their career was disappointing to that point, Denver pulls out the dossiers and brings in the ones they were originally high on (which is why Denver leads the league in number of former first-rounders on the roster). In order to keep those dossiers up to date, Denver is bringing in new players every single week, giving them a workout, and updating their notes. Generally, Denver focuses on a position a week. This week, it looks like that position was running back.I wouldn't get too worried, personally. Like I said, this is just business as usual for Denver. It never makes any headlines except for the one time that the players they bring in happen to be runningbacks. Regardless, it doesn't mean anything any more than it meant anything when they auditioned new LBs and returners earlier this season.

good info! problem is, anytime the word 'dossiers' is used in the world of fantasy football, its time to find a new hobby.

 

[BusMan]

Hall is giving the Broncos a big boost in kickoff returns, so his roster spot is safe for now. Mike Bell has been deactivated of late, and if anyone, he should be worried about his future with the team.

As a UVA-alum, I find it interesting that two of the four tryouts were former Cavaliers. :wahoowa:

 

[redman]

How far has Kevan Barlow fallen that he doesn't get a chance to try out with this bunch?

He's playing X-Box with Troy Hambrick right now.

 

[SSOG]

How far has Kevan Barlow fallen that he doesn't get a chance to try out with this bunch?

He's playing X-Box with Troy Hambrick right now.

That, and Denver's already updated their files on Barlow semi-recently (when he first became available), so there's no need for them to work him out again.

 

[Tanner9919]

I mean they have Cecil Sapp, Mike Bell, Selvin Young, and Andre Hall.If they need to bring in a RB they must not like Hall at all? Am I missing something?By the way Wali Lundy is a cool kid and actually could shine in the Denver system. (although I doubt it happens)

11/14/07 10:30 AMTHE NEWSThe Broncos invited four running backs in for tryouts on Tuesday, the Denver Post reports. Wali Lundy, Steven Jackson, Marquis Weeks, and Ray Perkins all worked out for the club.Our ViewThe Broncos didn't sign anyone yet, but this move may mean the club believes Travis Henry will lose his appeal and be suspended in the next few weeks.

just means they know Young is their guy the rest of the season, and might continue to be, next year.

 

[Donnybrook]

The Broncos bring guys in every week at various positions and work them out, not much ever comes of it. Like last week for instance, even with all their struggles in the return game, they took a look at Jeremy Bloom. He was a great returner at C.U. and a local kid to boot, so it seems he would've been a nice fit as a KR/4th WR or something, but they didn't sign him.

Yup. This is just the modus operandi for the Broncos.Denver is a team that, like the Redskins, tries to primarily build with veteran talent. Unlike the Redskins, though, Denver doesn't blow its wad over the big-name free agents. Instead, they rely a lot on 2nd-tier veteran depth mixed in with some stars. For instance, their defense features a lot of retreads on the D-line, mixed in with young studs (or prospective studs) like Dumervil and Moss. It features retreads at LB, mixed in with the young stud D.J. Williams. It features retreads in the secondary, mixed in with Champ Bailey. Denver has always been a big recycling bin for veteran players. Some of them (like Bertrand Berry, Nick Ferguson, and Kelly Herndon) get a second chance at life and become amazing success stories. Some of them (Luther Elliss, Courtney Brown, Ellis Johnson) are essentially non-factors and quickly find their way out of the league.

Anyway, because this is Denver's roster-building strategy, their scouting department is configured to optimize it. They keep dossiers on every single rookie they scout, including the ones that they never draft, and when those rookies hit free agency, even if their career was disappointing to that point, Denver pulls out the dossiers and brings in the ones they were originally high on (which is why Denver leads the league in number of former first-rounders on the roster). In order to keep those dossiers up to date, Denver is bringing in new players every single week, giving them a workout, and updating their notes. Generally, Denver focuses on a position a week. This week, it looks like that position was running back.

I wouldn't get too worried, personally. Like I said, this is just business as usual for Denver. It never makes any headlines except for the one time that the players they bring in happen to be runningbacks. Regardless, it doesn't mean anything any more than it meant anything when they auditioned new LBs and returners earlier this season.

Whatever. That's why they made Daniel Graham the highest paid TE in the league and gave Henry 8 M $ signing bonus (that he may have to pay back). Dre Bly also got a 18 M signing bonus. Add in Simeon Rice. I agree that they don't spend a lot of money at LB and it starting to show.

 

[SSOG]

The Broncos bring guys in every week at various positions and work them out, not much ever comes of it. Like last week for instance, even with all their struggles in the return game, they took a look at Jeremy Bloom. He was a great returner at C.U. and a local kid to boot, so it seems he would've been a nice fit as a KR/4th WR or something, but they didn't sign him.

Yup. This is just the modus operandi for the Broncos.Denver is a team that, like the Redskins, tries to primarily build with veteran talent. Unlike the Redskins, though, Denver doesn't blow its wad over the big-name free agents. Instead, they rely a lot on 2nd-tier veteran depth mixed in with some stars. For instance, their defense features a lot of retreads on the D-line, mixed in with young studs (or prospective studs) like Dumervil and Moss. It features retreads at LB, mixed in with the young stud D.J. Williams. It features retreads in the secondary, mixed in with Champ Bailey. Denver has always been a big recycling bin for veteran players. Some of them (like Bertrand Berry, Nick Ferguson, and Kelly Herndon) get a second chance at life and become amazing success stories. Some of them (Luther Elliss, Courtney Brown, Ellis Johnson) are essentially non-factors and quickly find their way out of the league.

Anyway, because this is Denver's roster-building strategy, their scouting department is configured to optimize it. They keep dossiers on every single rookie they scout, including the ones that they never draft, and when those rookies hit free agency, even if their career was disappointing to that point, Denver pulls out the dossiers and brings in the ones they were originally high on (which is why Denver leads the league in number of former first-rounders on the roster). In order to keep those dossiers up to date, Denver is bringing in new players every single week, giving them a workout, and updating their notes. Generally, Denver focuses on a position a week. This week, it looks like that position was running back.

I wouldn't get too worried, personally. Like I said, this is just business as usual for Denver. It never makes any headlines except for the one time that the players they bring in happen to be runningbacks. Regardless, it doesn't mean anything any more than it meant anything when they auditioned new LBs and returners earlier this season.

Whatever. That's why they made Daniel Graham the highest paid TE in the league and gave Henry 8 M $ signing bonus (that he may have to pay back). Dre Bly also got a 18 M signing bonus. Add in Simeon Rice. I agree that they don't spend a lot of money at LB and it starting to show.

I never said that Denver didn't sign anybody with any name recognition, I just said that they didn't blow their wad over "names". The majority of the players they sign are bargain-basement vets. Yes, Simeon Rice had a big-time name, but with the way he was compensated, he was a bargain-basement vet (ditto that for John Lynch, when the Broncos signed him). Dre Bly wasn't a free agent acquisition, he was acquired via trade and Denver simply gave him a contract extension. Henry and Graham were, indeed, big-name free agents, but they are the exception, not the rule. For every Travis Henry you've got three Alvin McKinleys, Sam Adams, and Nate Websters.