K. Moreno to breakout this week (1 Viewer)

[The Moz]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

 

[hooptd]

Just because you called it, I'm going to start him with confidence.

 

[Clifton]

Knownshown Moreno looks to get things going this week. While we don't expect him to take over the game he is an advisable start in all AFC West leagues until further notice.

 

[SSOG]

I'm betting on 15 touches from Moreno this week. If you think he'll do enough with those 15 touches against the Browns supposed defense to outscore any 20 or 25 touch RBs on your roster, then start him.

 

[War Eagle]

I was picking the NE week 4 as his breakout game, but now you make me want to start him over Ward this week!

 

[MCguidance]

Not starting him but would love for this to happen.

 

[Tanner9919]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

this before or after he gets hurt again? seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

 

[MCguidance]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

this before or after he gets hurt again? seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

Not to be a jerk, but when did he get hurt other than preseason? Are we labeling him as injury prone based on college? If not, how do we label this guy as inj prone based on one preseason and one game?

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

I'm betting on 15 touches from Moreno this week. If you think he'll do enough with those 15 touches against the Browns supposed defense to outscore any 20 or 25 touch RBs on your roster, then start him.

SSOG, if you had both C-Buck and Moreno in a ppr who would you start? I played Bradshaw last week but obviously looking forward to the Clev. matchup.

 

[comfortably numb]

I'm betting on 15 touches from Moreno this week. If you think he'll do enough with those 15 touches against the Browns supposed defense to outscore any 20 or 25 touch RBs on your roster, then start him.

This is my thinking, I am expecting good things, but reserved being I think he only sees 10-17 touches.I do think he can do a lot with those touches, so I will be benching Forte vs Pit.

 

[hotlanta]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

this before or after he gets hurt again? seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

Not to be a jerk, but when did he get hurt other than preseason? Are we labeling him as injury prone based on college? If not, how do we label this guy as inj prone based on one preseason and one game?

He also got banged up against CIN.

 

[moleculo]

Denver Post agrees with you

Moreno poised for a breakout

After a rough start to his NFL career, Broncos rookie says he's healthy

By Jeff Legwold

The Denver Post

Posted: 09/18/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT

Updated: 09/18/2009 01:14:54 AM MDT

Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall (15), working against rookie cornerback Alphonso Smith in practice on Thursday, has had a tumultuous offseason and preseason. He ended his boycott of the local media Thursday but had little to say beyond uttering cliches. 6CC (John Leyba, The Denver Post )

Since Bobby Turner was hired by the Broncos in 1995, he's seen running backs come, seen them go.

Seen them come into the huddle, then go for touchdowns. Seen a league-leading 14 running backs compile a league-leading 95 100-yard rushing games over that span.

When Turner turned on the video of a University of Georgia running back earlier this year, he saw "a person that was a complete package, and that's what we're always looking for," he said.

He saw Knowshon Moreno.

"He could do everything," Turner said. "He can do pass protection, he can block, he can catch, and obviously to be a running back you've got to be able to run the ball."

Still, it's safe to say Moreno has been rudely introduced to life in an NFL backfield. First there was the contract impasse that kept Moreno out of training camp's early going. Then there were all of three carries in the preseason before a sprained knee put him on the sideline.

Then there was Sunday, when, in his debut, he finished with only 19 yards on eight carries in the season opener at Cincinnati before leaving the game because he took a blow to the side of the helmet as he was forced out of bounds.

"Not that good, not that good at all," Moreno said when asked to critique his first game. "I missed a lot of things. Maybe I was trying to go too fast, trying to do too much. But I'm glad to get that first one under my belt, and we can move on from here. That's how I'm approaching it."

Moreno said he feels "100 percent" this week and that he doesn't believe he ran tentatively against the Bengals because of his preseason knee injury. Moreno missed three preseason games with a sprained medial collateral ligament.

He thinks, if anything, he was impatient and more than a little surprised at how much quicker the game is played in the NFL.

"I just missed a lot of reads, missed a lot of reads," Moreno said. "Making the wrong one, making it go outside instead of inside, things like that. It was my first game back, and I had to shake some of the cobwebs out. I wasn't used to that speed. I guess that counts for being a rookie."

Moreno appeared on third down plenty, a rare spot for a rookie running back playing for Turner. That's because the back in the formation on third down not only has to be functional as a receiver, but be willing and able to block pass rushers who may break free. Scouts consistently listed that as Moreno's strength coming into the draft.

Broncos coach Josh McDan- iels attributed Moreno's difficult day on the Cincinnati riverfront to a more basic issue.

"All the rookies . . . need to understand, this is not college football, and they make a mistake now, they don't get away with it," McDaniels said. "Each one of them saw, whether they made one mistake in the game or five, you make an error, the guys on the other side of the ball are too good. They exploit it, they see it, find it and they make it go for their side. Knowshon is in that group."

This week the Broncos face a Browns run defense that joined a long list of teams who have surrendered a big day to Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson finished with 180 yards rushing last week, but Minnesota had to be patient and keep pounding away to do it.

Peterson, the gold standard for backs in the league, had 25 yards rushing at halftime against Cleveland.

"I'm going to take it as I get it," Moreno said. "When I'm in, I'm going to try to make the best of those plays, and when I'm not, I'm going to be cheering for who's out there.

"I think I'm at full speed, I'm good."

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

I'm not going to laugh, but I don't see Cleveland stopping Buckhalter either so I'm not sure that McDaniel is going to go away from the split that he seems to prefer. Buckhalter looked good last week (better than Moreno) and has always perfromed when given an opportunity - if it wasn't for the many devasting knee injuries he suffered he would have had a much better career.I don't doubt Moreno will be effective I just don't see Buckhalter getting tossed to the side so quickly either - McDaniels seems to like him and he'll be a very effective back.I don't own either in any leagues, but it just the way I see it right now.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

Peterson, the gold standard for backs in the league, had 25 yards rushing at halftime against Cleveland.

Just noticed this. Nine carries for 25 yards in the 1st half for Peterson. Concern anyone?

 

[The Moz]

Peterson, the gold standard for backs in the league, had 25 yards rushing at halftime against Cleveland.

Just noticed this. Nine carries for 25 yards in the 1st half for Peterson. Concern anyone?

I thought Peterson broke a 85 yarder or something to start the game?

 

[Crusaderfan]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

this before or after he gets hurt again? seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

Buckhalter is just as likely to get injured as Moreno. Check his history...

 

[Multiple Scores]

Peterson, the gold standard for backs in the league, had 25 yards rushing at halftime against Cleveland.

Just noticed this. Nine carries for 25 yards in the 1st half for Peterson. Concern anyone?

I thought Peterson broke a 85 yarder or something to start the game?

He did break a huge one like 85 yards on the first play in the week 3 preseason prime time matchup, you're probably remembering that. I like your call and already have him in one lineup at flex over Antonio Bryant and some others.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

Peterson, the gold standard for backs in the league, had 25 yards rushing at halftime against Cleveland.

Just noticed this. Nine carries for 25 yards in the 1st half for Peterson. Concern anyone?

I thought Peterson broke a 85 yarder or something to start the game?

His last carry of the game was a 64 yard TD in the 4th quarter. Looks like he got most of his yards late in the game. His 4th quarter carries:

12

4

3

19

2

64

So 104 of his 180 came on his last 6 carries in the 4th quarter. (Carries 19-25)

That doesn't mean Moreno can't do it on 15 touches. It just suggests Cleveland wasn't quite the pushover on defense that the 180/3 TD line suggests, at least for the first 3 quarters.

 

[Multiple Scores]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

this before or after he gets hurt again? seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

Glass is always half empty with you... unless were talking about Cedric Benson.

 

[The Moz]

McDaniels passed on several much more urgent needs to snag Moreno - he needs to justify this and Cleveland has a less than great run D.. I have to think Moreno gets a nice oppurtunity to excel this game. I don't see Denver behind at home against MBTL. I think Buck gets maybe 12-15 carries and Moreno ends up with 15-20 carreis. But i think Moreno does his damage with 5-8 receptions as they start usinghim more in the passing game. My prediction ( call it dumbassed if you want ) is 18 carries for 120 yds 7 receptions for 55 yds and 2 total scores. in PPR a 36.5 scoring day!

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

McDaniels passed on several much more urgent needs to snag Moreno - he needs to justify this and Cleveland has a less than great run D.. I have to think Moreno gets a nice oppurtunity to excel this game. I don't see Denver behind at home against MBTL. I think Buck gets maybe 12-15 carries and Moreno ends up with 15-20 carreis. But i think Moreno does his damage with 5-8 receptions as they start usinghim more in the passing game. My prediction ( call it dumbassed if you want ) is 18 carries for 120 yds 7 receptions for 55 yds and 2 total scores. in PPR a 36.5 scoring day!

Really? Justify it to who?

 

[LayinTheSmackDown]

McDaniels passed on several much more urgent needs to snag Moreno - he needs to justify this and Cleveland has a less than great run D.. I have to think Moreno gets a nice oppurtunity to excel this game. I don't see Denver behind at home against MBTL. I think Buck gets maybe 12-15 carries and Moreno ends up with 15-20 carreis. But i think Moreno does his damage with 5-8 receptions as they start usinghim more in the passing game. My prediction ( call it dumbassed if you want ) is 18 carries for 120 yds 7 receptions for 55 yds and 2 total scores. in PPR a 36.5 scoring day!

I think Moreno has a "solid" day..18 for 120 and 2 scores plus 7 rec for 55, I think is wishful thinking. Im thinking more on the lines 80-90 yds and 1 score is more reasonable. I hope you are correct though as I am giving Moreno the knod over Reggie Bush this week.

 

[Sammy Traveller]

McDaniels passed on several much more urgent needs to snag Moreno - he needs to justify this and Cleveland has a less than great run D.. I have to think Moreno gets a nice oppurtunity to excel this game. I don't see Denver behind at home against MBTL. I think Buck gets maybe 12-15 carries and Moreno ends up with 15-20 carreis. But i think Moreno does his damage with 5-8 receptions as they start usinghim more in the passing game. My prediction ( call it dumbassed if you want ) is 18 carries for 120 yds 7 receptions for 55 yds and 2 total scores. in PPR a 36.5 scoring day!

what's MBTL?

 

[packersfan]

I'm very tempted to roll with Moreno as my RB3 this week. Despite missing all of the preseason and not being in complete game shape he still got the same number of carries last week as Buckhalter did. I thought that was very telling. I don't see this game getting away from Denver so they should be able to run it for all four quarters. If that happens, I could see Moreno getting 10-15 carries. Can he add a couple of receptions in there too? If he can, he'd make for a fine flex in PPR leagues.

I'm real tempted to start him. Not sure I will but I do think he has a shot this week.

 

[The Moz]

McDaniels passed on several much more urgent needs to snag Moreno - he needs to justify this and Cleveland has a less than great run D.. I have to think Moreno gets a nice oppurtunity to excel this game. I don't see Denver behind at home against MBTL. I think Buck gets maybe 12-15 carries and Moreno ends up with 15-20 carreis. But i think Moreno does his damage with 5-8 receptions as they start usinghim more in the passing game. My prediction ( call it dumbassed if you want ) is 18 carries for 120 yds 7 receptions for 55 yds and 2 total scores. in PPR a 36.5 scoring day!

what's MBTL?

mistake by the lake

 

[thatguy]

Not starting him but would love for this to happen.

Same here. I have the luxury of playing wait and see with Moreno in my main dynasty league, but would love to see him go off this week on my bench.

 

[moleculo]

Not starting him but would love for this to happen.

Same here. I have the luxury of playing wait and see with Moreno in my main dynasty league, but would love to see him go off this week on my bench.

this is the position I'm taking as well.

 

[MCguidance]

Not starting him but would love for this to happen.

Same here. I have the luxury of playing wait and see with Moreno in my main dynasty league, but would love to see him go off this week on my bench.

this is the position I'm taking as well.

Yup. Drafted him late, hoping he would develop and be an RB2. Then I would move my RB2 and a WR3 for a number one something. Who knows, all conjecture, but Moreno doing well would be the first step.

 

[SCT]

:leaving to switch Moreno to flex over Earl Bennet:

 

[thatguy]

:leaving to switch Moreno to flex over Earl Bennet:

No need for the , that's a good move.

 

[longlip]

i hope he does breakout, he is on my bench as of now!!! but i have grant and k smith(vs minny) in my lineup now....k smith scares the @%& out of me though

 

[Steel Town]

Good matchup for Knowshon - if he doesn't break out this week, I suspect he will be on most fantasy teams sidelines until he does blow up.

 

[Day Drinker]

OK, this is a WDIS......but seing that Knowshon is involved, I thought it fit into this thread.

PPR league my last flex spot is either Knowshon, Avery or Caddy? Any suggestions.

 

[SSOG]

This before or after he gets hurt again?



seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

I suppose you could say that Knownshon Moreno had an injury history... if you meant to be literal with the singular use of "injury" there. As in, he has a "history" that consists of one injury. Correll Buckhalter, on the other hand, has a INJURIES history.

SSOG, if you had both C-Buck and Moreno in a ppr who would you start? I played Bradshaw last week but obviously looking forward to the Clev. matchup.

WDIS questions belong in the ACF... unless they're phrased in general terms that are useful to everyone. So let's pretend we have two RBs. We'll call the first RB1 and the second RB2. Both RB1 and RB2 had the exact same number of touches last week, but RB1 will likely see his touches increased during the course of the season, and RB2 will likely see his touches decreased. In this instance, I think that RB1 is probably the better play going forward.

I'm not going to laugh, but I don't see Cleveland stopping Buckhalter either so I'm not sure that McDaniel is going to go away from the split that he seems to prefer. Buckhalter looked good last week (better than Moreno) and has always perfromed when given an opportunity - if it wasn't for the many devasting knee injuries he suffered he would have had a much better career.

Who says McDaniels prefers a split? We've got a one game sample where one RB is rusty, not in game shape, and working his way back from injury.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This before or after he gets hurt again?



seriously, Moreno needs to stay healthy for an entire game before we start calling a breakout game for him

I suppose you could say that Knownshon Moreno had an injury history... if you meant to be literal with the singular use of "injury" there. As in, he has a "history" that consists of one injury. Correll Buckhalter, on the other hand, has a INJURIES history.

SSOG, if you had both C-Buck and Moreno in a ppr who would you start? I played Bradshaw last week but obviously looking forward to the Clev. matchup.

WDIS questions belong in the ACF... unless they're phrased in general terms that are useful to everyone. So let's pretend we have two RBs. We'll call the first RB1 and the second RB2. Both RB1 and RB2 had the exact same number of touches last week, but RB1 will likely see his touches increased during the course of the season, and RB2 will likely see his touches decreased. In this instance, I think that RB1 is probably the better play going forward.

I'm not going to laugh, but I don't see Cleveland stopping Buckhalter either so I'm not sure that McDaniel is going to go away from the split that he seems to prefer. Buckhalter looked good last week (better than Moreno) and has always perfromed when given an opportunity - if it wasn't for the many devasting knee injuries he suffered he would have had a much better career.

Who says McDaniels prefers a split? We've got a one game sample where one RB is rusty, not in game shape, and working his way back from injury.

Well I thought it was hi,m but it was his OC:

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that Knowshon Moreno (knee) and Correll Buckhalter will continue to split carries. "We're going to play everybody here," offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said. "There will be a certain rotation we're going to have, depending on the way the game is going. We have a plan going in how to play each guy, and the same thing with the receiver group. We're going to play those guys 'X' number of plays and get them in there, and we're going to keep certain guys in for certain plays." McCoy also said the team would be willing to be flexible if a hot hand emerged during the game.

I didn't mean a literal split (50-50) necesarily just that both backs will be involved. Its also been McDaniel's MO in New England - although I do realize it was more of being out of necessaity there since they had a bunch of mediocre backs with distinct styles. Until Buckhalter proves incapable or Moreno takes the "bulls by the horn" so to speak, I think they continue to split the workload. I think Buckhalter is a better back than he's given credit for - and its been injuries holding him back.

 

[SSOG]

Well I thought it was hi,m but it was his OC:

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that Knowshon Moreno (knee) and Correll Buckhalter will continue to split carries. "We're going to play everybody here," offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said. "There will be a certain rotation we're going to have, depending on the way the game is going. We have a plan going in how to play each guy, and the same thing with the receiver group. We're going to play those guys 'X' number of plays and get them in there, and we're going to keep certain guys in for certain plays." McCoy also said the team would be willing to be flexible if a hot hand emerged during the game.

I didn't mean a literal split (50-50) necesarily just that both backs will be involved. Its also been McDaniel's MO in New England - although I do realize it was more of being out of necessaity there since they had a bunch of mediocre backs with distinct styles. Until Buckhalter proves incapable or Moreno takes the "bulls by the horn" so to speak, I think they continue to split the workload. I think Buckhalter is a better back than he's given credit for - and its been injuries holding him back.

Okay, I get you now. I was thinking you meant a 50/50 split.I think there's a very good chance of a 50/50 split this week (best case scenario for Moreno being 65/35), I just don't think we can say whether McDaniels PREFERS such a split, or if it's just a reality born of necessity until Moreno is ready for the full load.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Well I thought it was hi,m but it was his OC:

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that Knowshon Moreno (knee) and Correll Buckhalter will continue to split carries. "We're going to play everybody here," offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said. "There will be a certain rotation we're going to have, depending on the way the game is going. We have a plan going in how to play each guy, and the same thing with the receiver group. We're going to play those guys 'X' number of plays and get them in there, and we're going to keep certain guys in for certain plays." McCoy also said the team would be willing to be flexible if a hot hand emerged during the game.

I didn't mean a literal split (50-50) necesarily just that both backs will be involved. Its also been McDaniel's MO in New England - although I do realize it was more of being out of necessaity there since they had a bunch of mediocre backs with distinct styles. Until Buckhalter proves incapable or Moreno takes the "bulls by the horn" so to speak, I think they continue to split the workload. I think Buckhalter is a better back than he's given credit for - and its been injuries holding him back.

Okay, I get you now. I was thinking you meant a 50/50 split.I think there's a very good chance of a 50/50 split this week (best case scenario for Moreno being 65/35), I just don't think we can say whether McDaniels PREFERS such a split, or if it's just a reality born of necessity until Moreno is ready for the full load.

You're the Denver homer so you'd know better but a lot of what I read seems to indicate that McDaniels really likes Bukhalter. Because of that I figure he'll be involved unless he declines in production or Moreno keeps him off the field by seriously out-producing him.I do think his "Belicheck" mindset will lead him to run some form of a RBBC, unless he has a true feature back. Moreno is capable of being just that of course, but right now I don't think Buck gets tossed aside.

 

[SSOG]

You're the Denver homer so you'd know better but a lot of what I read seems to indicate that McDaniels really likes Bukhalter. Because of that I figure he'll be involved unless he declines in production or Moreno keeps him off the field by seriously out-producing him.I do think his "Belicheck" mindset will lead him to run some form of a RBBC, unless he has a true feature back. Moreno is capable of being just that of course, but right now I don't think Buck gets tossed aside.

Being a Denver homer doesn't offer as much advantage as it used to, because McDaniels is a wildcard for everyone. Someone following the team for 30 years has no better idea what he's going to do than someone following the team for 3 months.With that said, I'm operating under the assumption that McDaniels is a rational human being (I know, I know, a lot of people are going to strongly disagree with this assumption), and I find it hard to envision a scenario in which a rational human being spends the #12 overall pick on a guy he sees as the larger part of an RBBC. Do I think Buckhalter gets phased out entirely? No- even when Corey Dillon was at his bellcow best in New England, Kevin Faulk still got his. I just think that, given a long enough timeline, Moreno will be the featured RB, a 19+ touch a game type back (which equates to a 300+ touch a season type back). The question in my mind is how long of a timeline is long enough? A week? A month? A year? And on that point, even the biggest Denver homers are guessing every bit as blindly as the rest of the FF population, since we really don't know McDaniels' tendencies any better than anyone else.I'm more optimistic than I was a week ago, though. I thought Buckhalter would get the majority of the carries last week. As a Moreno owner, I'm very encouraged by the fact that he didn't. That leads me to believe that the timeline is shorter than I once thought.

 

[MCguidance]

You're the Denver homer so you'd know better but a lot of what I read seems to indicate that McDaniels really likes Bukhalter. Because of that I figure he'll be involved unless he declines in production or Moreno keeps him off the field by seriously out-producing him.I do think his "Belicheck" mindset will lead him to run some form of a RBBC, unless he has a true feature back. Moreno is capable of being just that of course, but right now I don't think Buck gets tossed aside.

Being a Denver homer doesn't offer as much advantage as it used to, because McDaniels is a wildcard for everyone. Someone following the team for 30 years has no better idea what he's going to do than someone following the team for 3 months.With that said, I'm operating under the assumption that McDaniels is a rational human being (I know, I know, a lot of people are going to strongly disagree with this assumption), and I find it hard to envision a scenario in which a rational human being spends the #12 overall pick on a guy he sees as the larger part of an RBBC. Do I think Buckhalter gets phased out entirely? No- even when Corey Dillon was at his bellcow best in New England, Kevin Faulk still got his. I just think that, given a long enough timeline, Moreno will be the featured RB, a 19+ touch a game type back (which equates to a 300+ touch a season type back). The question in my mind is how long of a timeline is long enough? A week? A month? A year? And on that point, even the biggest Denver homers are guessing every bit as blindly as the rest of the FF population, since we really don't know McDaniels' tendencies any better than anyone else.I'm more optimistic than I was a week ago, though. I thought Buckhalter would get the majority of the carries last week. As a Moreno owner, I'm very encouraged by the fact that he didn't. That leads me to believe that the timeline is shorter than I once thought.

Great stuff, thanks.

 

[Garrett]

I am calling it right now. Moreno's coming out party is this week. At home against a weak MBTL defense that gave up a ton to AD already. I think Buckhalter starts but from the second series on Moreno is thew main guy and just spelled. Laugh if you want but I am calling a 100 yard game with 5 receptions or more and 2 TD's. Will take balls to start Moreno right now but I think those that do will reap rewards.

Is this Quentin Griffin's alias?

 

[Day Drinker]

When Buckhalter limps off the field with another knee injury in a couple weeks, this whole thread will be MOOT! Not that I wish that upon any player.

*fingers crossed*

 

[moleculo]

Not the breakout you guys were hoping for, but 97 yards from scrimmage is a good start. He had some really nice runs, and got stuffed a few times. The few times he was in the open field, he looked decent.

It looked like mcD had the backs rotating series, unless one of them needed a breather. Buck got the first go at it, and he looks to be the starter. It's clear now that Hillis will be a TD vulture. Right now, this is a three-headed RBBC until Moreno distinguishes himself. I think that this will happen, but we aren't there yet.

 

[cubbie5150]

I really liked what I saw out of Moreno this week. Gives me hope I can use him as a RB2 soon, maybe even think about shopping Ryan Grant after GB plays StL week 3 to upgrade at WR. BUT, I didn't like that CBuck got the nice 45 yd TD run. Oh well, guess we all realized this was likely gonna be a committee situation anyways. Just gotta hope Moreno keeps showing well so he ends up w/ the lions share of the touches going forward

 

[two_dollars]

Patience young padawans. Moreno will be in your lineups the second half of the season.

 

[SSOG]

Not the breakout you guys were hoping for, but 97 yards from scrimmage is a good start. He had some really nice runs, and got stuffed a few times. The few times he was in the open field, he looked decent. It looked like mcD had the backs rotating series, unless one of them needed a breather. Buck got the first go at it, and he looks to be the starter. It's clear now that Hillis will be a TD vulture. Right now, this is a three-headed RBBC until Moreno distinguishes himself. I think that this will happen, but we aren't there yet.

They alternated series for the first 4, but then Moreno started on the 5th series (which should have been Buckhalter's), and after that Moreno was always the first guy off the bench on a series and Buckhalter came in to give him breathers. IIRC, Moreno had 5 carries and 2 catches in the second half before Buckhalter got his second touch. Definitely looks like Moreno's moving to the head of the class.

 

[MCguidance]

Not the breakout you guys were hoping for, but 97 yards from scrimmage is a good start. He had some really nice runs, and got stuffed a few times. The few times he was in the open field, he looked decent. It looked like mcD had the backs rotating series, unless one of them needed a breather. Buck got the first go at it, and he looks to be the starter. It's clear now that Hillis will be a TD vulture. Right now, this is a three-headed RBBC until Moreno distinguishes himself. I think that this will happen, but we aren't there yet.

They alternated series for the first 4, but then Moreno started on the 5th series (which should have been Buckhalter's), and after that Moreno was always the first guy off the bench on a series and Buckhalter came in to give him breathers. IIRC, Moreno had 5 carries and 2 catches in the second half before Buckhalter got his second touch. Definitely looks like Moreno's moving to the head of the class.

This is what I was wondering. Working him up the depth chart, sounds good.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

I'm assuming from the number of carries and the way that they went through the game that the answer is "yes", but did Moreno look healthy?

 

[Sweetness_34]

Looks like Moreno can be started going forward as a RB2 in PPR leagues....

 

[baconisgood]

Looks like Moreno can be started going forward as a RB2 in PPR leagues....

Maybe. Denver RBs had 40 touches in yesterday's game and Moreno had 19 of them. Hillis got the goal line duty at least once. Most games won't give the Broncos a 75-50 possession advantage and their RBs are likely to be closer to 30 touches than to 40- Denver is also not using their RBs in the passing game the way many assumed they would yet- with just three completions in each game to RBs puts the entire team on pace for 48 receptions by RBs for the year. Moreno is probably still a low end RB#2 in PPR at best in my book until he shows that he will get >50% of the touches and/or the Broncos start dumping the ball off more.

 

[SSOG]

Looks like Moreno can be started going forward as a RB2 in PPR leagues....

I still think it's a little bit early unless you're really shallow at RB. He's still working into game shape, and it's still too much of a committee for my taste as an owner.