Denver's FF RB1 will be... (1 Viewer)

[SlaX]

Per the Denver Post, they might trade for a RB. So I say "OTHER."

Actually, Denver might be looking to trade one of their existing RBs. Both the Dolphins and the Colts have shown interest. Denver has too much depth at RB as it is to be trading for another. Who knows what they'd ask for in return?

 

[moleculo]

Cedric Cobbs has the best blend of speed and power now whether he can do all things required block, pick up blitzes, etc. remains to be seen. I"ll put in a vote for Cobbs to eventually be #1.

In the Denver games I have watched Cobbs was the most effective. The bad thing is that he usually was playing against the other teams 2nd and 3rd defenses.

I think that's being overstated. It's true, but there's only so much playing time per game. You can't expect Cobbs to just be handed the starting job. He has to earn it by working his way up the depth chart. It appears as though that's exactly what he's doing. This is the time to take notice.

for the record, as of today, Aug 30, there is zero direct evidence that says Cobbs has been working up the depth chart. There is rampant speculation on the parts of FBG posters and columnists based on observations about Cobbs running well in the 3rd & 4th quarters, and there is a quote from Shannahan saying the position is open for competition. But, seriously...Shanahan has an undrafted rookie at the #1 spot - do you think he isn't gonna take every opprutunity to evaluate MBell and reserve the right to change his mind?There are not, however, any quotes from anyone in the Bronco orginization that says Cobbs has been gaining ground on MBell for the #1 spot. Anyone claiming Cobbs will overtake MBell is banking on Shanahan changing his mind (which has happened before, but I wouldn't count on it).Feel free to speculate, however, jsut bear in mind that there is no basis for this speculation.

 

[Texasmouth]

Per the Denver Post, they might trade for a RB. So I say "OTHER."

Actually, Denver might be looking to trade one of their existing RBs. Both the Dolphins and the Colts have shown interest. Denver has too much depth at RB as it is to be trading for another. Who knows what they'd ask for in return?

Please tell me the odd man out is Tater Tot Bell. Shanny obviously hates the guy.

 

[Spike]

Tatum Bell will score the most RB ff points in Denver this year if that's what you're asking.If you're asking who will "start" week 1, I would put money on Mike Bell.

My vote as well.

 

[satch]

Cedric Cobbs has the best blend of speed and power now whether he can do all things required block, pick up blitzes, etc. remains to be seen. I"ll put in a vote for Cobbs to eventually be #1.

In the Denver games I have watched Cobbs was the most effective. The bad thing is that he usually was playing against the other teams 2nd and 3rd defenses.

I think that's being overstated. It's true, but there's only so much playing time per game. You can't expect Cobbs to just be handed the starting job. He has to earn it by working his way up the depth chart. It appears as though that's exactly what he's doing. This is the time to take notice.

for the record, as of today, Aug 30, there is zero direct evidence that says Cobbs has been working up the depth chart. There is rampant speculation on the parts of FBG posters and columnists based on observations about Cobbs running well in the 3rd & 4th quarters, and there is a quote from Shannahan saying the position is open for competition. But, seriously...Shanahan has an undrafted rookie at the #1 spot - do you think he isn't gonna take every opprutunity to evaluate MBell and reserve the right to change his mind?

There are not, however, any quotes from anyone in the Bronco orginization that says Cobbs has been gaining ground on MBell for the #1 spot. Anyone claiming Cobbs will overtake MBell is banking on Shanahan changing his mind (which has happened before, but I wouldn't count on it).

Feel free to speculate, however, jsut bear in mind that there is no basis for this speculation.

No basis for speculation? The official Denver Broncos website seems to disagree. Top Story as of Yesterday

If that alone isn't cause for speculation, I don't know what is.

 

[Raider Nation]

I also like Cobbs' potential, but it's telling that Shanahan has not allowed him to run with the 1st team in any of the preseason games. If he really believed Cobbs was his guy, don't you think he'd want to see him with the starting offense, against a starting defense, before the season starts?

It's too late now, as most of the starters rest for the final fake game.

 

[Raider Nation]

Per the Denver Post, they might trade for a RB. So I say "OTHER."

Link? I've read that they might entertain offers for the RBs they currently have.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4257911

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Per the Denver Post, they might trade for a RB. So I say "OTHER."

Link? I've read that they might entertain offers for the RBs they currently have.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4257911

Right.

Don't be surprised if Denver entertains trade offers for one of these backs in the next few days. Indianapolis and Miami are among the teams in the market for a running back.

I see nothing about them trading for a RB.

 

[Raging Alpaca]

I also like Cobbs' potential, but it's telling that Shanahan has not allowed him to run with the 1st team in any of the preseason games. If he really believed Cobbs was his guy, don't you think he'd want to see him with the starting offense, against a starting defense, before the season starts?

It's too late now, as most of the starters rest for the final fake game.

Of course, Shanahan could do anything. I do believe, however, that he is giving Tatum a real shot at starting, in part based on his play last week which was better than his stats would suggest. As a Tatum owner, I'll be watching the game tomorrow with quite a bit of interest.

 

[WisWolvrns]

Tatum Bell scores the most FF pts (wks 1-17,ppr,performance based) in Denver this year at RB.

 

[Traders2001]

Cedric Cobbs.

Why !!!

He is the only RB they have physically suited to be on every play.

Both Bells are really worthless , Tatum might be a good change of pace and third down but that s it.

Mike i dont know i dont think he ios even a decent back up.

Dyane . Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah.

So i guess case closed.

 

[Pnishthm]

Haven't you guys read a thing Lamey has been writing all camp?

 

[moleculo]

Cedric Cobbs has the best blend of speed and power now whether he can do all things required block, pick up blitzes, etc. remains to be seen. I"ll put in a vote for Cobbs to eventually be #1.

In the Denver games I have watched Cobbs was the most effective. The bad thing is that he usually was playing against the other teams 2nd and 3rd defenses.

I think that's being overstated. It's true, but there's only so much playing time per game. You can't expect Cobbs to just be handed the starting job. He has to earn it by working his way up the depth chart. It appears as though that's exactly what he's doing. This is the time to take notice.

for the record, as of today, Aug 30, there is zero direct evidence that says Cobbs has been working up the depth chart. There is rampant speculation on the parts of FBG posters and columnists based on observations about Cobbs running well in the 3rd & 4th quarters, and there is a quote from Shannahan saying the position is open for competition. But, seriously...Shanahan has an undrafted rookie at the #1 spot - do you think he isn't gonna take every opprutunity to evaluate MBell and reserve the right to change his mind?

There are not, however, any quotes from anyone in the Bronco orginization that says Cobbs has been gaining ground on MBell for the #1 spot. Anyone claiming Cobbs will overtake MBell is banking on Shanahan changing his mind (which has happened before, but I wouldn't count on it).

Feel free to speculate, however, jsut bear in mind that there is no basis for this speculation.

No basis for speculation? The official Denver Broncos website seems to disagree. Top Story as of Yesterday

If that alone isn't cause for speculation, I don't know what is.

SSOG broke that article down here. I don't want to clutter up this thread with further discussion.

 

[T Bell]

 

[lod2005]

Cedric Cobbs has the best blend of speed and power now whether he can do all things required block, pick up blitzes, etc. remains to be seen. I"ll put in a vote for Cobbs to eventually be #1.

Get outta here with that bum.

 

[TinHat]

Cobbs already washed out with NE and couldn't even make an NFL roster last year.

You're talking about a guy with 2.3 ypc average who couldn't beat out the likes of Quentin Griffin, Ron Dayne or Patrick Pass.

I think m Bell is the guy. I think bringing in an undrafted rookie and succeeding will be the ultimate ego shot for Skeletor.

 

[brakeyawself]

I think secretly Shanny wants to get everyone so that no one will notice when he puts on pads and plays RB, just to prove that anyone really can be a RB in his system.300/1200/15Draft accordingly.

I totally agree with this. I think it's been his dream for quite some time now, and he's finally in a situation where he can do it. I see Skeletor running for 1300 10td minimum this season. With Tatum being the change of pace back. Mike Bell will wear the headphones on the sidelines when the offense is on the field.

 

[pizzatyme]

My vote is for Tatum.

I wonder if Skeletor using the TEBC and RBBC as mentioned earlier is hurting the team? I mean, where is the identity? What kind of distraction does this cause within the team? Within the O-line and their consistent blocking for a particular running style of a RB?

Just food for thought...

 

[chris1969]

Terrell Davis

 

[Tom Servo]

Mike BellTatum BellCedric CobbsRon DayneNONE OF THE ABOVE

did you really start a post that says be a man and pick someone then not pick anyone???? or am i missing somthing?

Yes, I didn't want to prejudice anyone by stating my opinion. I took Tatum Bell at 5.13 in a 16 team, PPR league tonight. My wife took Mike Bell at 8.01.Ron Dayne was drafted at 12.09.

Nice of you to check in. Hope you're glad I drafted you. Cobbs and Nash went undrafted, but two bozos took Domanick Davis and Stephen Davis.

 

[Broncofan]

Dayne. If his toe is better for the final preseason game.

M. Bell if not.

 

[el-gato-grande]

Shanahan has had plenty of time to annoint Tater Bell his starter. I'd venture a guess that if he thought he was every down back material in the mold that he demands, then it would have happened by now.

Nothing stands out about Mike Bell. He is not particularly strong or fast and doesn't have elite moves. He is a pedestrian player that nobody but Wildcat fans would have been talking about if Shanahan hadn't put him in this situation.

That leaves Cobbs. I was scanning through the last preseason game and I saw a Denver back stiff arm plant a defender in the backfield and make it around the end for a nice gain. That had me turning the volume up to hear who the runner was because I thought to myself "that is the guy...that is your starter". It was Cedric Cobbs.

I say if Cobbs backs up his earlier performances with another nice game this weekend, then he is your man.

 

[Shiver44]

Per the Denver Post, they might trade for a RB. So I say "OTHER."

Actually, Denver might be looking to trade one of their existing RBs. Both the Dolphins and the Colts have shown interest. Denver has too much depth at RB as it is to be trading for another. Who knows what they'd ask for in return?

Yeah I misread the KFFL report..

 

[renesauz]

I don't have a ####### clue anymore.

 

[SSOG]

Tatum Bell. Shanahan has been trying to find someone all season who can share the load with him, but he's coming to the realization that nobody on the roster is worth giving 15 carries/game like Mike Anderson was. He'll fall back on using Tatum Bell more instead.

I'd like to remind everyone that the general opinion last season was that MIKE ANDERSON wasn't worth giving the 15 carries/game that Mike Anderson got last year.I love how last year, Mike Anderson was some old, slow, washed up RB, some guy who was utter dregs and who people were surprised was still in the NFL... and this year, he's suddenly this bastion of RB glory that all Denver RBs are being compared to.Is it possible that popular opinion of Mike Bell, Cedric Cobbs, or Ron Dayne is as wrong this year as it was about Anderson last year or Droughns the year before?

Hey dude, welcome to FBGs. You should be aware that pretty much this entire message board exists solely as a motivational ploy for you.

 

[Donnybrook]

Denver's FF RB1 will be..., Be a man and call your shot

My money is on Mike Bell. It is going to be a power back and Tatum. Tatum is a sprinter not an endurance runner and Shanny is convinced he can only handle so many carries. In terms of running style Dayne is just an oversized Tatum. Cedric Cobb sat on the practice squad most of last year which tell me a lot. If Dayne and Nash weren't injured, would he have even gotten 3rd quarter carries?

 

[Stealthycat]

Tatum Bell will be the man - he'll get 60% or more of the carries in Denver this season. He'll get 1300-1500 total yards. His TD total might drop when they discover Mike Bell is a goal line back and not much more, but still Tatum will get you 7-8 TD's by long runs or pass catcing, and you can toss in 30-35 reecpetions too

Javon Walker is going to open this Denver offense up. The fast RB will get the benefits of that IMO ........

TATUM BELL

 

[cantrell]

Olandis Gary

 

[Lemmiwinks]

I'm going to vote Maurice Clarett.

Here's why, he is the last person anyone of us would expect. And that is how the ratface rolls, my friends.

Imagine him knifing though that defense... or maybe I should say bushwacking with a machete.

 

[SSOG]

Denver's FF RB1 will be..., Be a man and call your shot

My money is on Mike Bell. It is going to be a power back and Tatum. Tatum is a sprinter not an endurance runner and Shanny is convinced he can only handle so many carries. In terms of running style Dayne is just an oversized Tatum. Cedric Cobb sat on the practice squad most of last year which tell me a lot. If Dayne and Nash weren't injured, would he have even gotten 3rd quarter carries?

Rod Smith and Tom Nalen also spent a year on the practice squad.

 

[Franknbeans]

Cobbs but I say this only because he's the guy who I'd be willing to burn a draft pick on based on where he's going.