Brassmonkey71
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Has Shanny said anything yet???
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Who will start in Denver? T. Bell Rumored to START (1 Viewer)
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Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Nope, and as he's said several times, he won't.
massraider
Footballguy
For the love of mike.....
Brock Middlebrook
Footballguy
Clayton says it should be Mike
Rotoworld say Mike's been fielding kicks
Rotoworld say Mike's been fielding kicks
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KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
How many times as the week 1 starting RB not been the week 17 starting RB due to something other than injury or resting because they made the playoffs already?Which "starting Denver runningback" are we talking about here? Week 1? Week 2? Week 3? End of the season? Next year?
Who is talking about Week 17? Weeks 14-16 are all that matter to me from a fantasy perspective....and I couldn't care less about anyone outside of the Vikings when you're talking about non-FFL activities related to the NFL.I guess my round-about point is that who is starting in Week 1 is a different question from who will be starting "most of the season" or "at the end of the season". With Denver, the situation has seemed to be highlyHow many times as the week 1 starting RB not been the week 17 starting RB due to something other than injury or resting because they made the playoffs already?Which "starting Denver runningback" are we talking about here? Week 1? Week 2? Week 3? End of the season? Next year?
since Portis left the Broncos. Just bring up the threads from the past season or two.....inserting "2006" player names in those 2005/2004 threads, and you're good to go. 
Chris Smith
The Head Goon!
For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
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My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
:whoosh:Who is talking about Week 17? Weeks 14-16 are all that matter to me from a fantasy perspective....and I couldn't care less about anyone outside of the Vikings when you're talking about non-FFL activities related to the NFL.I guess my round-about point is that who is starting in Week 1 is a different question from who will be starting "most of the season" or "at the end of the season". With Denver, the situation has seemed to be highlyHow many times as the week 1 starting RB not been the week 17 starting RB due to something other than injury or resting because they made the playoffs already?Which "starting Denver runningback" are we talking about here? Week 1? Week 2? Week 3? End of the season? Next year?
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Interesting.
phillzphan
Footballguy
Is there a chance we find out before the game? even if its 10 minutes? or will it be whoever happens to be in the first snap?
ShadowMaster
Footballguy
Mike Bell for week 1 with Tatum doing the skat back, change of pace thing.
Get used to it
Get used to it
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
He will be tehe scat back forever.. Until he builds up he stamina and can handle 20+ carries a game.. Why are we still diascussing this?? it's going to be Mike Bell with a little bit of Tatum.. BTW somebody tell Tatum 1000 yards is nothing with a 16 game schedule..For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
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Chris Smith
The Head Goon!
84 running backs in five seasons have reached the 1,000 yard mark (17 per season)While a lot, obviously the players that reach that mark typically have at least decent RB2 value in fantasy leagues.He will be tehe scat back forever.. Until he builds up he stamina and can handle 20+ carries a game.. Why are we still diascussing this?? it's going to be Mike Bell with a little bit of Tatum.. BTW somebody tell Tatum 1000 yards is nothing with a 16 game schedule..For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
The thing is Tatum could have more value with 12 carries than Mike Bell has with 15-18...
MrPhoenix
Ron Paul Soldier
But how is this going to motivate Tatum Bell?
phillzphan
Footballguy
Why do SSOG & FBG both have Tatum higher though for week 1? hrm....
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Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
Fantasy wise a #2 RB is pretty much reserved to large leagues or leagues with multiple RB options.. Tatum COULD have more value if you get lucky and pick the week he breaks one.. If not he's a dud.. Personally I don't those odds.. He had good weeks 4 out of 16.. 1 in 4 chance of being useful last year..84 running backs in five seasons have reached the 1,000 yard mark (17 per season)While a lot, obviously the players that reach that mark typically have at least decent RB2 value in fantasy leagues.He will be tehe scat back forever.. Until he builds up he stamina and can handle 20+ carries a game.. Why are we still diascussing this?? it's going to be Mike Bell with a little bit of Tatum.. BTW somebody tell Tatum 1000 yards is nothing with a 16 game schedule..For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
The thing is Tatum could have more value with 12 carries than Mike Bell has with 15-18...
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
I have to ask, is this true? Starting RBs don't field kicks.
johnnybronco
Footballguy
As far as I know, Kircus and Darrent Williams are the kick/punt returners.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Thanks, jbroncs.
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
Remember who is the coach and then rethink what this is.. IF he was doing kicks maybe he is counting on the media to confuse everybody?? Remember Shannahan is the master at deception..
Chris Smith
The Head Goon!
Good points but I'll say this in rebuttal...The pecking order when it comes to the Broncos Backfield is hardly written in stone...Raiders Fan said:
If T. Bell runs well today, doesn't hit a wall and outperforms M. Bell, he will get more work as the season wears on.
What makes Tatum more attractive than the other two backs in Denver is I believe his floor is set at near the 1,000 yard mark for the season as he'll be 'at least' the change of pace back.
He is the safest of the Bronco running backs in my opinion and he has upside to boot.
Not saying it will happen but rather there is a shot of it happening and that is why this situation is discussed.
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
I understand he is the safest being he has been in the system longer and is set to get in the game, while Mike has yet to prove anything.. Tatum will get you SOME points and Mike MIGHT not.. Now if Tatum gets 10-15 rushes and holds up he will absolutely get more. Still history has proven he can't handle that much.. So i guess it depends on what your thinking is.. Do you want safe or do you want high risk?? Personally since I know what Tatum hasbrought I like Mike's upside chances.. He could end up 15-20 a game plus goalline.. IMO
packersfan
Footballguy
He had seven games of 60 yards rushing or more. In one more game, he rushed for 52 yards but had 3 TDs. He had four other games where he had double-digit carries but was held under 50 yards. Taking all that into consideration, I'd say Bell was worth starting as a RB3 for the majority of the season last year. In all, he had double-digit carries in 11 of the 14 meaningful games he played last season. I agree if you're starting Bell as a RB2 he is a gamble but if he's your RB3 in a flex league he's a strong start on a weekly basis in my opinion even if his role is the exact same as it was a year ago. Now if it evolves into something more he clearly has RB2 potential in this offense which means he stands a chance to be a strong value pick for your team as the season progresses.Raiders Fan said:Fantasy wise a #2 RB is pretty much reserved to large leagues or leagues with multiple RB options.. Tatum COULD have more value if you get lucky and pick the week he breaks one.. If not he's a dud.. Personally I don't those odds.. He had good weeks 4 out of 16.. 1 in 4 chance of being useful last year..Chris Smith said:84 running backs in five seasons have reached the 1,000 yard mark (17 per season)While a lot, obviously the players that reach that mark typically have at least decent RB2 value in fantasy leagues.Raiders Fan said:He will be tehe scat back forever.. Until he builds up he stamina and can handle 20+ carries a game.. Why are we still diascussing this?? it's going to be Mike Bell with a little bit of Tatum.. BTW somebody tell Tatum 1000 yards is nothing with a 16 game schedule..Chris Smith said:For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
The thing is Tatum could have more value with 12 carries than Mike Bell has with 15-18...
packersfan
Footballguy
CBS says Tatum Bell will start today. He and Mike Bell will rotate series but Tatum Bell gets the start.
Nemesis Enforcer
Footballguy
Just heard Dan Dierdorf report this, they will alternate series but T Bell will start.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
so it begins (or continues)......
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Barry Sanders did. Steve smith fields Kicks. This is all smokescreen. The only way to know is to wait and see. Has anyone giveen consideration to strarting both? If teh matchup was right I could ee it. Oh and skeltor is an #######. we know this.Nigel Tufnel said:
phillzphan
Footballguy
Mort just hinted towards the same thing......
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
Yup just I said he is a good play in large leagues or leagues with 3 or more RB options to play. There are so many players like Bell in the league.. Ones out there to get some carries but the amount is unknown. Got to love fantasy football.. Nobody truely knows until the games been played..He had seven games of 60 yards rushing or more. In one more game, he rushed for 52 yards but had 3 TDs. He had four other games where he had double-digit carries but was held under 50 yards. Taking all that into consideration, I'd say Bell was worth starting as a RB3 for the majority of the season last year. In all, he had double-digit carries in 11 of the 14 meaningful games he played last season. I agree if you're starting Bell as a RB2 he is a gamble but if he's your RB3 in a flex league he's a strong start on a weekly basis in my opinion even if his role is the exact same as it was a year ago. Now if it evolves into something more he clearly has RB2 potential in this offense which means he stands a chance to be a strong value pick for your team as the season progresses.Raiders Fan said:Fantasy wise a #2 RB is pretty much reserved to large leagues or leagues with multiple RB options.. Tatum COULD have more value if you get lucky and pick the week he breaks one.. If not he's a dud.. Personally I don't those odds.. He had good weeks 4 out of 16.. 1 in 4 chance of being useful last year..Chris Smith said:84 running backs in five seasons have reached the 1,000 yard mark (17 per season)While a lot, obviously the players that reach that mark typically have at least decent RB2 value in fantasy leagues.Raiders Fan said:He will be tehe scat back forever.. Until he builds up he stamina and can handle 20+ carries a game.. Why are we still diascussing this?? it's going to be Mike Bell with a little bit of Tatum.. BTW somebody tell Tatum 1000 yards is nothing with a 16 game schedule..Chris Smith said:For those attempting to figure out the cloudy, muddy backfield picture in Denver, perhaps this quote by Tatum Bell clears it up a little bit...
Tatum: This year, I'm getting 1,000 regardless. If I'm the man, I'll get more than 1,000. If I'm not the man, I'll still get 1,000 so they'll have to keep me in and won't have to open the competition back up.
This is sounding like a RBBC to me like the Broncos utilized last season. Within this explosive running offense, the Broncos can run with two backs and both may have decent fantasy value throughout the year. Unfortunately, picking one to emerge each week as the best scoring back may be near impossible unless one really takes the bull by the horns and dominates early on.
This article is all about T. Bell being the #2 back throughout his career and into this season and he doesn't really say anything that disputes his playing second fiddle this year...
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4312718
...
My take: Of the three running backs, the one guaranteed to put up numbers throughout the season (if injury doesn't occur of course) is Tatum Bell who will get his carries at least similar to last year...
Shanahan obviously hates FF
The thing is Tatum could have more value with 12 carries than Mike Bell has with 15-18...
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
So I guess all those motivational ploys worked?
Hellfire Snail
Footballguy
Let's go Tater! Prove thyself!!!
(spare the "he's never proved himself before" comments. I get it.)
johnnybronco
Footballguy
I think where you are going to see the difference is in later on the game. We all know Tatum's woe's over 10-12 carries. Mike is the closest thing to Terrell Davis. Now I'm not say he is TD, but he's the closest one out of the recent Bronco backs. Gary and Tatum have had speed, Andersen and Droughns the power. However, Mike definitely has the power and he has deceptive speed. I think the combination of these two attributes makes him the long term starter. By long term, I mean long term this year, not for years to come. We will be back at this discussion when Michael Bush is drafted by Denver in the 2nd round next year. 
I think if you are pulling Mike Bell out b/c Tatum is the starter, that's crazy talk. You had to know that regardless who the starter is, they are both going to play.
I think if you are pulling Mike Bell out b/c Tatum is the starter, that's crazy talk. You had to know that regardless who the starter is, they are both going to play.
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Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
He took time out of his pre-game routine to tell us we were 
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We should not have doubted you Tatum!Told you.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
If you people really expect anything more that RBBC you're crazy... no matter who starts.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Does this change anything? I have Tatum on my bench in favor of F. Taylor.
Just because he is "starting", does that change the number of carries he will get??
Just because he is "starting", does that change the number of carries he will get??
RenegadeGM
Footballguy
Paul Charchian of Fanball just reported ON THE RADIO that MIKE Bell will start... says he called the team and they confirmed this.
No link, and take with it a grain of salt, but this was just said on the radio.
Edit to add: not sure I believe it, just wanted to pass it along in the same vein as Joe's "you'll know what we know" reasoning.
No link, and take with it a grain of salt, but this was just said on the radio.
Edit to add: not sure I believe it, just wanted to pass it along in the same vein as Joe's "you'll know what we know" reasoning.
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