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Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 06:07 AM
Very happy that we got him,

We now have the three fastest Running backs in the world (Hall,Young, Allridge) and 2 bruisers. (Henry and Torian)

Allridge will also get a look at WR and KR.

Good Job Mike.

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 08:06 AM
I have been informed that the nickname that his teamates gave him was "quick six"

:welcome:

Scarface
04-28-2008, 08:06 AM
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Height:
5'9"
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Weight:
174

Overview

Featured as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist for the Cougars, but is viewed by NFL scouts as a bit of a luxury pick. Alridge predominately played running back for Houston, but lacks size and strength. His hands and experience as a route-runner are questionable for the transition to receiver, however. What is apparent is Alridge's speed and agility; his nickname "Quick-Six" is deserved - the diminutive senior averaged 180-plus all-purpose yards per game in 2007.

Analysis

Positives: Lean, muscular frame. ... Tight skinned with good overall definition. ... Best asset is his initial quickness and straight-line speed. ... Flashes soft hands to make the reception. ... Natural runner. ... Sees the field well and can burst through a crease and turn a small gain into a long touchdown every time he touches the ball. ... Extremely tough player who, despite his size, developed into Houston's primary ballcarrier in 2007 - finishing with 314 total touches. ... Has never missed a collegiate game due to injury despite playing in 39 games.

Negatives: Size - he is more of a 'tweener who lacks the size to compete at running back and only has marginal overall hands. ... Allows the ball to get into his pads, resulting in some ugly drops. ... Relies too much on his athleticism as a route-runner. ... Highly competitive, but loses out one on one battles as a receiver and blocker.


http://blogs.chron.com/cougars/Quick.jpg

JONtheBRONCO
04-28-2008, 09:57 AM
love it

Stargazer
04-28-2008, 04:53 PM
love it

Yep!

:salute:

BroncoJoe
04-28-2008, 05:06 PM
I like what MHR wrote about him:


Anthony Alridge (WR - Houston) RB/WR Don't tell Anthony that he is a dreaded 'tweener. Reportedly responded to not being drafted by swearing vengeance on every team in the league, except for the Broncos of course, who nabbed him right up. Alridge is an electrifying player, a north south one-cut runner with a massive chip on his shoulder and experience at multiple positions. Should compete at KR/PR, but needs to bulk up a little to really push either of our current "change-up" specialists


Sorry - lost the link...

BroncoJoe
04-28-2008, 05:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPW61dJaFi4&feature=related

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 05:15 PM
My assessment;

He didn't run behind a very good o-line in college and still was very productive.

We didn't care about Griffins size so the whole "tweener" thing doesn't apply. (Anthony is alot tougher mentally)

IMO, he is a running back and a KR.

The guy can flat out fly.

Speed guys do really well in our system.

Hit the weights hard, the playbook hard, trust your coaches.

Good luck.:salute:

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 05:23 PM
Could somebody put up a couple of his you tube runs ?

Notice what happens when he finds the end zone.

BroncoJoe
04-28-2008, 05:27 PM
It's hard to find anything other than 10-30 second clips.

Tned
04-28-2008, 05:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwf_wN73-zY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXolVVo_7WE&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtIyvfIMiw&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs7HUBL4Q5s

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 05:55 PM
Very nice, thank you.

We had him scouted (the boards...) for a awhile.

He is one of "ours" in that regard.

Andrew Mason did some scouting for us as well.

Makes you feel good when the team agrees with you.

loved the quote about breaking ankles in the NFL.

Thanks again for the you tubes.

HolyDiver
04-28-2008, 06:07 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwf_wN73-zY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXolVVo_7WE&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtIyvfIMiw&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs7HUBL4Q5s


He'll definately be a Receiver and return guy...............no way he'll ever see the field as a Runningback.......except for a WR reverse of something.

Nature Boy
04-28-2008, 06:15 PM
Looks like a great pick up. Quintin Griffin's replacement? Will be an awesome scatback on third downs. The delayed hand off on 3rd and long is always a nice play.

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 06:57 PM
Use a 4 wide receiver set. (to spread the defenders)

No way he will ever get anywhere with 8 in the box.

Spread the field. Put the ball in his hands.

Let him do what he does.

If he is on one side and B marsh is on the other, the quick-out becomes a very dangerous weapon.

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 07:06 PM
#
Height:
5'9"
#
Weight:
174

Overview

Featured as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist for the Cougars, but is viewed by NFL scouts as a bit of a luxury pick. Alridge predominately played running back for Houston, but lacks size and strength. His hands and experience as a route-runner are questionable for the transition to receiver, however. What is apparent is Alridge's speed and agility; his nickname "Quick-Six" is deserved - the diminutive senior averaged 180-plus all-purpose yards per game in 2007.

Analysis

Positives: Lean, muscular frame. ... Tight skinned with good overall definition. ... Best asset is his initial quickness and straight-line speed. ... Flashes soft hands to make the reception. ... Natural runner. ... Sees the field well and can burst through a crease and turn a small gain into a long touchdown every time he touches the ball. ... Extremely tough player who, despite his size, developed into Houston's primary ballcarrier in 2007 - finishing with 314 total touches. ... Has never missed a collegiate game due to injury despite playing in 39 games.

Negatives: Size - he is more of a 'tweener who lacks the size to compete at running back and only has marginal overall hands. ... Allows the ball to get into his pads, resulting in some ugly drops. ... Relies too much on his athleticism as a route-runner. ... Highly competitive, but loses out one on one battles as a receiver and blocker.


http://blogs.chron.com/cougars/Quick.jpg

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Looks pretty solid to me, those forearms and calves are kinda freaky. (Notice that his eyes are already back downfield even though a guy is trying to tackle him)

Nature Boy
04-28-2008, 07:23 PM
Cause he's already got him beat.

This guy is fast. Get him in open field and it will be a quick 6. No linebackers can catch him. Is he our Dante Hall of a few yrs ago?

atwater27
04-28-2008, 07:30 PM
OK, so if he hits the weight room and inhales the protein shakes, he could be a Warrick Dunn?

Superchop 7
04-28-2008, 07:42 PM
OK, so if he hits the weight room and inhales the protein shakes, he could be a Warrick Dunn?

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Interesting thought.

I don't see him as an everydown guy, then again, he doesn't miss games despite being a workhorse for Houston.

I really see him (NFL wise) as a guy that you spread the field for, if it's a 1 on 1 situation.......sucks to be you.

Lonestar
04-28-2008, 07:59 PM
great more Q wars..

xzn
04-28-2008, 07:59 PM
Well we sure enough strafe-bombed the WR position this off-season. A few of these guys have to pan out, right?

Darrell Jackson
Keary Colbert
Samie Parker
Eddie Royal
Allen Alridge



.....

Javon Who?

omac
04-28-2008, 09:22 PM
Reportedly responded to not being drafted by swearing vengeance on every team in the league, except for the Broncos of course

Loved that one! Those players with chips on their shoulders always play the hardest. :cheers:

Ziggy
04-28-2008, 11:22 PM
This kid looks faster in pads than his 40 time reads, and it was sub 4.4. He'll have to really shine in camp to stay on though, with Royal filling basically the same role as KR/PR slot WR.

DenBronx
04-29-2008, 12:18 AM
10.1 yards per carry??? :eek:

he will make a sick change of pace back. only runs a 4.4??? he looks much much faster...so im not too sure on his timed speed.

how good are his hands?

Bronco4ever
04-29-2008, 01:48 AM
Wow I'm impressed. Off of those highlights, the guy deserves at least a practice squad spot. Him and Royal with the return duties would be sick. Nobody can touch this guy in the open field.

Traveler
04-29-2008, 09:05 AM
Wow I'm impressed. Off of those highlights, the guy deserves at least a practice squad spot. Him and Royal with the return duties would be sick. Nobody can touch this guy in the open field.


Looks like a poor mans Clinton Portis. We now have two speedy returners. Let's hope our ST coaches can make the right adjustments with the blocking so these guys have a chance to do their thing.

G_Money
04-29-2008, 10:53 AM
Use a 4 wide receiver set. (to spread the defenders)

No way he will ever get anywhere with 8 in the box.

Spread the field. Put the ball in his hands.

Let him do what he does.

If he is on one side and B marsh is on the other, the quick-out becomes a very dangerous weapon.

I have this dream of our offense finally breaking out of the boring mold of the last few years.

WR screens will still kill it, because Royal and Alridge (assuming they can play wide for us) will be able to do a lot more with the ball, especially with a receiver like Marshall or a TE blocking off some of their pursuers.

Reverses, double reverses, WR throws (Eddie Royal was a QB in high-school, and probably a better one than the dude who threw to HIM in college), the pitch play and the shovel pass with Hall and Alridge using their blazing speed to reach the edge...

And that, combined with our blunt-force, meat-and-potatoes approach of slamming the ball inside at 4 yards a clip and making 5 DBs try to tackle Brandon Marshall...

If Cutler has time and our line can crack a hole on 3rd and short it could be a fun year. And year after that, too. :coffee:

~G

atwater27
04-29-2008, 11:00 AM
great more Q wars..

This guy is no Q. While Q was quick initially, he did not have a 4th or 5th gear. This guy has both initial quickness and a 5th gear. I don't doubt he would go down with a pinky tackle like griffin, but I really wouldn't compare the 2.

G_Money
04-29-2008, 11:08 AM
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Interesting thought.

I don't see him as an everydown guy, then again, he doesn't miss games despite being a workhorse for Houston.

I really see him (NFL wise) as a guy that you spread the field for, if it's a 1 on 1 situation.......sucks to be you.

Alridge is potentially a weapon. In the kicking game and on offense. He runs like the wind in pads. It's bad to say "only" a 4.36 at the combine, but the kid is every bit as fast on the field as Chris Johnson from ECU. If I was getting Chris Johnson's potential as a weapon for free, I'd be okay with seeing what I could make of that.

Royal is also a weapon.

They aren't 6'4", 240 pounds, dragging-5-defenders-with-them sorts of weapons...but Marshall is, so we have THAT weapon too.

And the fast-ass TE weapon, and the speedy, quick-cut RB weapons of Hall and Young, and now we have a fullback weapon who can block, catch, and run as hard as anyone.

It wasn't a day of adding tall dudes to the receiving corps, but with a little ingenuity and luck, we did add some dangerous guys who help create mismatches for us. If we went 4 wide with Marshall, Stokley, Royal and Alridge, with Hillis in the backfield as a blocker/safety valve, would we get matchup problems for the other team?

Most teams don't have 4.3 speed out of their 5th and 6th DBs. It could be fun to see.

I dunno if weapons like Alridge and Royal are gonna be ready this coming year - first-year wide receivers are a weird lot - but Alridge can be a back, a punt returner...whatever you want.

We'll have OPTIONS again for our offensive play-calling. I hope Shanny takes better advantage of them.

~G

Ziggy
04-29-2008, 11:47 AM
I have this dream of our offense finally breaking out of the boring mold of the last few years.

WR screens will still kill it, because Royal and Alridge (assuming they can play wide for us) will be able to do a lot more with the ball, especially with a receiver like Marshall or a TE blocking off some of their pursuers.

Reverses, double reverses, WR throws (Eddie Royal was a QB in high-school, and probably a better one than the dude who threw to HIM in college), the pitch play and the shovel pass with Hall and Alridge using their blazing speed to reach the edge...

And that, combined with our blunt-force, meat-and-potatoes approach of slamming the ball inside at 4 yards a clip and making 5 DBs try to tackle Brandon Marshall...

If Cutler has time and our line can crack a hole on 3rd and short it could be a fun year. And year after that, too. :coffee:

~G


Not to mention the return of the FB passes out of the flat. Yet another dimension we have the ability to bring back to the offense this year with Hillis.

JoeF
04-29-2008, 12:54 PM
He'd be interesting off a spead/bubble screen

TXBRONC
04-29-2008, 01:22 PM
I think he will have tough time making the team unless he can beat out Royal as our KR/PR.

Requiem / The Dagda
04-29-2008, 01:27 PM
Teams usually have a few returners.

shank
04-29-2008, 01:31 PM
Teams usually have a few returners.

allridge is the new brian clark

Requiem / The Dagda
04-29-2008, 01:33 PM
allridge is the new brian clark

He should have been drafted and has good return skills. I see him being more of a practice squad type, but he could easily fill a role on the roster as another specialist, and possibly a fourth back if we decided to keep more backs than tight ends, haha.

G_Money
04-29-2008, 02:05 PM
I expect him on the practice squad. But as a WR/RB hybrid who is also a potentially-devastating KR, I don't see how you let him go entirely. If he's not with the Broncos somehow next year I'll be shocked.

~G

TXBRONC
04-29-2008, 04:39 PM
This guy is no Q. While Q was quick initially, he did not have a 4th or 5th gear. This guy has both initial quickness and a 5th gear. I don't doubt he would go down with a pinky tackle like griffin, but I really wouldn't compare the 2.

In my opinion Q's inability to break tackles was his biggest weakness.

Superchop 7
04-29-2008, 06:44 PM
In my opinion Q's inability to break tackles was his biggest weakness.

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No, his (Q's) biggest weakness was his soft heart, critcism was devastating to him, guys like that work well with a pat on the back, they are actually very easy to motivate.
Truth is, few "experts" ever gave him a chance to be on an NFL roster, he had some nice games for us, nothing to be ashamed of, life in the NFL doesn't last long for most guys.

Personally, I see Hall and Bell out as RB's. Hall has this annoying habit of shuffling his feet on jukes, he seems to "stop" when he should be juking on the fly. (or lowering his pads) Hopefully, the Broncos are fixing that.

What I like about Alridge is his willingness to hit the hole, there is one touchdown play in particular where he is running through his blockers (seemed to be running up the backs of their legs) at a time when most backs would wait for a block to be initiated 'then' go through the hole, at this point he is 5 yards ahead of most other backs simply because of his tenacity, I felt this quality would translate well into an NFL kick returner.

His natural style is a north-south type of runner, again, this translated well at the NFL level. (especially on our team)

He does have soft hands but tries to catch with his body too often, helluva decoy if your trying to create space, trust me, DB's are gonna get tired of sprinting fly routes with Parker, Alridge, and Royal. They will give them extra space so they don't have to run so far on wind sprints which will eventually open up the underneath stuff.

topscribe
04-30-2008, 04:41 PM
10.1 yards per carry??? :eek:

he will make a sick change of pace back. only runs a 4.4??? he looks much much faster...so im not too sure on his timed speed.

how good are his hands?

Actually, they've seen a 4.36 out of him.

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=4198



BTW, here's a YouTube on Alridge whose link I haven't seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff7fS06deQ

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topscribe
04-30-2008, 05:09 PM
So you think you've seen it all from Alridge?

Take a look at this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmMhnM56KQ&feature=related).

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Npba900
05-04-2008, 09:27 PM
I can't see Shanahan releasing Aldridge despite having Royal, b/c you can't teach speed and agility and heart! Both of these guys have mis-match madness for opposing teams written all over them.

Both Aldridge and Royal will make the Broncos roster in 2008, and if used in space properly they should both have an impact with Denver.

underrated29
05-04-2008, 10:35 PM
He reminds me of a stronger darren sproles. Sproles seems a bit smaller.

No we wont release him. As of now we have like 4-5 rbs and 3-4 fbs. If this new guy is as good as advertised i can see 2 fbs on roster and 1 on PS. Rbs i see henry,torrein,young,hall and alridge or he is PS.

You know we might short out 1 of our like 6 te's to keep Mike Bell- Just not sure shanny is done with him yet.

In any event he is fast, and has pretty good vision and moves. He is worth keeping around.

Ziggy
05-04-2008, 11:03 PM
He reminds me of a stronger darren sproles. Sproles seems a bit smaller.

No we wont release him. As of now we have like 4-5 rbs and 3-4 fbs. If this new guy is as good as advertised i can see 2 fbs on roster and 1 on PS. Rbs i see henry,torrein,young,hall and alridge or he is PS.

You know we might short out 1 of our like 6 te's to keep Mike Bell- Just not sure shanny is done with him yet.

In any event he is fast, and has pretty good vision and moves. He is worth keeping around.


I like his speed in pads also. It's something you can't teach. I don't know if he makes the roster or not though. We're full up on WR and RBs. We will carry an extra TE on the roster like we always do because our long snapper is listed as a TE.

I think the biggest thing he has against him is that our FB's are versitile enough to play RB also. We have a ton of veteran receivers on this team, and unless Royal starts fumbling a lot or is just plain lousy, he's going to be entrenched as our #1 returner and backup receiver. I don't think you can keep Aldrige on the roster just to be a #2 returner. If he doesn't take a couple of kick returns to the house in preseason, I think he ends up on the practice squad.

silkamilkamonico
05-04-2008, 11:16 PM
If Alridge has any success whatsoever in the return game during preseason, and Shanahan releases him, he'll most likely get picked up at some point during the season by another team. Returners are in high demand in the NFL, and teams are always looking at young gifted fresh legs to come in and make an immediate impact.

I hate to say it but I think we could very well see Alridge in another uniform by the time the season ends.

Brand
05-04-2008, 11:18 PM
Maybe Bambi is back. Anyone remember Bambi? Darn good reciever.....

Npba900
05-05-2008, 09:50 PM
If Alridge has any success whatsoever in the return game during preseason, and Shanahan releases him, he'll most likely get picked up at some point during the season by another team. Returners are in high demand in the NFL, and teams are always looking at young gifted fresh legs to come in and make an immediate impact.

I hate to say it but I think we could very well see Alridge in another uniform by the time the season ends.

I think btwn Royal and Aldridge, ya gotta keep both of them b/c of the speed and agility they both bring. You can't teach speed afterall.

I think in addition to a number of schemes or open space alignments both Aldridge and Royal should be make some game changing impact plays for Denver. Also, Shanahan has got to find a way to use both players to rotate btwn sharing Kick Return and Punt Return duties.

I bet Aldridge will take advantage of every opportunity, and he'll come in to camp with a huge chip on his shoulder b/c every NFL team passed him by. Those are great motivation to have.

Lonestar
05-05-2008, 10:35 PM
I think btwn Royal and Aldridge, ya gotta keep both of them b/c of the speed and agility they both bring. You can't teach speed afterall.

I think in addition to a number of schemes or open space alignments both Aldridge and Royal should be make some game changing impact plays for Denver. Also, Shanahan has got to find a way to use both players to rotate btwn sharing Kick Return and Punt Return duties.

I bet Aldridge will take advantage of every opportunity, and he'll come in to camp with a huge chip on his shoulder b/c every NFL team passed him by. Those are great motivation to have.

I also think your correct here, I think Aldridge will be the better of the two. from what I have seen.. which is not much..

Superchop 7
05-11-2008, 12:23 AM
I have this dream of our offense finally breaking out of the boring mold of the last few years.

WR screens will still kill it, because Royal and Alridge (assuming they can play wide for us) will be able to do a lot more with the ball, especially with a receiver like Marshall or a TE blocking off some of their pursuers.

Reverses, double reverses, WR throws (Eddie Royal was a QB in high-school, and probably a better one than the dude who threw to HIM in college), the pitch play and the shovel pass with Hall and Alridge using their blazing speed to reach the edge...

And that, combined with our blunt-force, meat-and-potatoes approach of slamming the ball inside at 4 yards a clip and making 5 DBs try to tackle Brandon Marshall...

If Cutler has time and our line can crack a hole on 3rd and short it could be a fun year. And year after that, too. :coffee:

~G

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What do you do if they spread the field?

Alridge, Parker, Royal. (All 4.3 on a slow day)

How do you cover that ?

People are gonna freak.

Our RB's ?

Hella fast.

Our FB ?

Straight up weapon.

Tight End ?

Can catch a bb at night.

You tell me.

This is dangerous.

This is "quick six" all day long.

Put in a long snapper, put Jay in the deepest shotgun formation ever,

Spread the field,............. let God sort em out.

GONNA RAISE HELL

elsid13
05-11-2008, 08:46 AM
The key for this kid to make the team will be his ability to play special teams. Both on returns and coverage. In truth I doubt he makes the active roster and ends up on PS.

In the end I see back field looking like

RB - Henry, Torain, Young
Out - Hall

FB - Hill, Bell (cheaper then Sapp and plays both RB/FB), Graham/Mustard
Out - Sapp

Ziggy
05-11-2008, 09:08 AM
The key for this kid to make the team will be his ability to play special teams. Both on returns and coverage. In truth I doubt he makes the active roster and ends up on PS.

In the end I see back field looking like

RB - Henry, Torain, Young
Out - Hall

FB - Hill, Bell (cheaper then Sapp and plays both RB/FB), Graham/Mustard
Out - Sapp


I don't see Bell beating out Sapp. Sapp is also a rb/fb and is one of our better special teams players.

elsid13
05-11-2008, 09:13 AM
I don't see Bell beating out Sapp. Sapp is also a rb/fb and is one of our better special teams players.

I think they are about the same player, expect Bell is younger and cheaper. Plus I Bell has more upside as runner the Sapp does. I actually think the move to FB will make Bell a better runner long term, similar to Stephen Davis move in DC.

JoeF
05-11-2008, 09:52 AM
I actually think the move to FB will make Bell a better runner long term, similar to Stephen Davis move in DC.

That does make some sense...toughen him up some etc. Soon we will see.

elsid13
05-11-2008, 09:54 AM
That does make some sense...toughen him up some etc. Soon we will see.

Davis stated the biggest advantage, he understand where the blocking was going and was able to make his cuts earlier,

JoeF
05-11-2008, 10:01 AM
Cutting earlier would serve M. Bell. If the blocking perspective leads to that...great. He's only put on, what 5 pounds?

G_Money
05-11-2008, 08:01 PM
I can never remember Mike Bell moving anybody on a block. Cecil isn't the world's best blocker but he has giant thighs and can hit a hole hard, either with the ball or ahead of it.

I agree with Ziggy - between Bell and Sapp, I think it goes to Sapp.

~G

TXBRONC
05-11-2008, 08:47 PM
I think btwn Royal and Aldridge, ya gotta keep both of them b/c of the speed and agility they both bring. You can't teach speed afterall.

I think in addition to a number of schemes or open space alignments both Aldridge and Royal should be make some game changing impact plays for Denver. Also, Shanahan has got to find a way to use both players to rotate btwn sharing Kick Return and Punt Return duties.

I bet Aldridge will take advantage of every opportunity, and he'll come in to camp with a huge chip on his shoulder b/c every NFL team passed him by. Those are great motivation to have.

At this point it's possible that Aldridge make the roster, but I don't see it happening. I think he will end up on the practice team.

Lonestar
05-11-2008, 10:18 PM
I can never remember Mike Bell moving anybody on a block. Cecil isn't the world's best blocker but he has giant thighs and can hit a hole hard, either with the ball or ahead of it.

I agree with Ziggy - between Bell and Sapp, I think it goes to Sapp.

~G

Yet it was Bell taht was getting those goaline TDs a year or so back..

TXBRONC
05-11-2008, 10:42 PM
I don't see Bell beating out Sapp. Sapp is also a rb/fb and is one of our better special teams players.

I agree I think Bell is the odd man out.

Bronco Yoda
05-12-2008, 04:52 PM
I say it's a long shot for Aldridge to make the active squad...but I always root for the 'heart' guys so good luck quick 6!

O-ManePunisher
05-12-2008, 05:02 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPW61dJaFi4&feature=related

Nice :salute:

TXBRONC
05-12-2008, 05:47 PM
I say it's a long shot for Aldridge to make the active squad...but I always root for the 'heart' guys so good luck quick 6!

I agree he's a long shot to make the active roster.

Npba900
05-13-2008, 10:00 PM
I agree he's long shot to make the active roster.

I think Aldridge makes the team due to the intangibles he brings. He has speed, elusiveness, and agility. These are intangibles you can't teach and coach.

If Aldridge makes impact plays and turn heads in practice and in pre-season games, I think he sticks. Especially if he comes into camp with a chip on his shoulders b/c no team drafted him.

There is some dead weight and under achievers on Denver's roster who should not be on the team. This aspect automatically opens up a slot and opportunity for someone with Aldridge skills.

TXBRONC
05-13-2008, 10:21 PM
I think Aldridge makes the team due to the intangibles he brings. He has speed, elusiveness, and agility. These are intangibles you can't teach and coach.

If Aldridge makes impact plays and turn heads in practice and in pre-season games, I think he sticks. Especially if he comes into camp with a chip on his shoulders b/c no team drafted him.

There is some dead weight and under achievers on Denver's roster who should not be on the team. This aspect automatically opens up a slot and opportunity for someone with Aldridge skills.

We shall see, but where does he fit in? Running back? Wide receiver? Royal more than likely is going to be our kick returner and punt returner so he's lock as a wide receiver. Jackson, Colbert, Stokely, and Marshall (assuming he's recovered) more than likely make up the receiving corp. It possible we care six receivers Shanahan has done that on occasion.

So who does he beat out at running back? Henry, Young and Torain are locks the way I see it. Hall in my opinion has pretty good chance remaining on the team for at least one more year. Unless he can beat out Hall I don't see where they can put him.

I see him getting caught in a numbers crunch unless he can really do something that catches the eye of the coaches. So at this time I think he ends up being on the practice squad.

56crash
05-13-2008, 10:22 PM
I think Aldridge makes the team due to the intangibles he brings. He has speed, elusiveness, and agility. These are intangibles you can't teach and coach.

If Aldridge makes impact plays and turn heads in practice and in pre-season games, I think he sticks. Especially if he comes into camp with a chip on his shoulders b/c no team drafted him.

There is some dead weight and under achievers on Denver's roster who should not be on the team. This aspect automatically opens up a slot and opportunity for someone with Aldridge skills.

I hope you are right people like Green Louis ,Jackson Nate ,Peterson Kenny and Engelberger, John would be gone if I was GM

Superchop 7
05-13-2008, 10:25 PM
It sure is a nice problem to have.

I will keep an eye on Alridge in camp.

The cream will always rise to the top.

Npba900
05-14-2008, 05:50 AM
I hope you are right people like Green Louis ,Jackson Nate ,Peterson Kenny and Engelberger, John would be gone if I was GM

I think Aldridge should take "Nate Jackson's" place/spot or a player comparable to what Jackson has produced over the last few years. Point is, I can't remember N. Jackson ever having a good season, let alone an injury free season.

TXBRONC
05-14-2008, 05:51 AM
It sure is a nice problem to have.

I will keep an eye on Alridge in camp.

The cream will always rise to the top.

I'll be interested in seeing how he does in camp.

Npba900
05-14-2008, 05:56 AM
It sure is a nice problem to have.

I will keep an eye on Alridge in camp.

The cream will always rise to the top.

As an undrafted free agent, I will admit Aldridge has a steep hill to climb and he can ill-afford to come into camp thinking he make rookie mistakes with character issues or not learning and understanding the playbook. In other words he can't be late for workouts, he can't be caught falling asleep during lectures and film sessions.....he has to be first on the practice field and the last to leave the practice field. Such is the life of an undrafted player.

However, if this kid comes into camp focused, stays injury free, turns head in camp, learns the playbook, and when given a chance in pre-season games---shows promise and makes rookie impacts......I want to see him become a permenant Bronco in 2008.

Npba900
05-14-2008, 06:06 AM
We shall see, but where does he fit in? Running back? Wide receiver? Royal more than likely is going to be our kick returner and punt returner so he's lock as a wide receiver. Jackson, Colbert, Stokely, and Marshall (assuming he's recovered) more than likely make up the receiving corp. It possible we care six receivers Shanahan has done that on occasion.

So who does he beat out at running back? Henry, Young and Torain are locks the way I see it. Hall in my opinion has pretty good chance remaining on the team for at least one more year. Unless he can beat out Hall I don't see where they can put him.

I see him getting caught in a numbers crunch unless he can really do something that catches the eye of the coaches. So at this time I think he ends up being on the practice squad.

Actually, I think he makes the team as a special team player returning kick-offs and punt returns; and if the Broncos decide to incorporate plays that allow for mis-matches, he has a role to play there as well.

Aldridge assets are his speed, agility, and elusiveness......you can't coach or teach those aspects of a players game, they either have it (born with) or they don't.

If this kid comes in and has a Rod Smith type of demeanor and professionalism...he will be a Bronco in 2008. However, if has a Brandon Marshall rookie type attitude....he probably won't make the roster.

Shanahan won't put up with it.

rcsodak
05-15-2008, 09:59 PM
Looks like a great pick up. Quintin Griffin's replacement? Will be an awesome scatback on third downs. The delayed hand off on 3rd and long is always a nice play.

Few years late for that, isn't it? :confused:

rcsodak
05-15-2008, 10:02 PM
great more Q wars..

Nah...there's only 1 Q!

Let's see '6' put up the same numbers against Indy that Q did, and then we'll talk. :cool:



"There can BE only 1!"

rcsodak
05-15-2008, 10:06 PM
I expect him on the practice squad. But as a WR/RB hybrid who is also a potentially-devastating KR, I don't see how you let him go entirely. If he's not with the Broncos somehow next year I'll be shocked.

~G

Just remember...if he's on the PS, he's fair game to 31 other teams. ;)

rcsodak
05-15-2008, 10:10 PM
So you think you've seen it all from Alridge?

Take a look at this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmMhnM56KQ&feature=related).

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Dare we call him a " mini-LT"?

:eek:

TXBRONC
05-15-2008, 10:12 PM
Actually, I think he makes the team as a special team player returning kick-offs and punt returns; and if the Broncos decide to incorporate plays that allow for mis-matches, he has a role to play there as well.

Aldridge assets are his speed, agility, and elusiveness......you can't coach or teach those aspects of a players game, they either have it (born with) or they don't.

If this kid comes in and has a Rod Smith type of demeanor and professionalism...he will be a Bronco in 2008. However, if has a Brandon Marshall rookie type attitude....he probably won't make the roster.

Shanahan won't put up with it.

He still has to try and beat out a 1st day pick in Eddie Royal who has all the same qualities and has experience as both punt and kick returner. I don't Aldridge beating out first day pick.

TDmvp
05-16-2008, 06:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff7fS06deQ
dude looks WAaaaaay fast

Npba900
05-16-2008, 05:56 PM
He still has to try and beat out a 1st day pick in Eddie Royal who has all the same qualities and has experience as both punt and kick returner. I don't Aldridge beating out first day pick.

Royal and Aldridge will share both punt returns and kick off returns in an alternating mode. I also see Royal getting a chance play more as a back up slot receiver.

Hopefully, Shanahan will be prudent and make room for both players. So you won't need to worry about Aldridge beating out Royal per say b/c they both bring something special to the Denver Broncos.

Besides, with injuries so common, why not keep both players as insurance policies and to provide depth in our return game.

Point is, if both Aldridge and Royal are having strong rookie camps and pre-season performances, those are great issues to have and Mike should love to have that problem. Royal nor Aldridge should be concern b/c they are both having a great camp and preseason, its the players who haven't done anything in the last two years who need to be worried about getting cut.

We know Royal is safe b/c you don't cut your 2nd round player in their rookie season. Aldridge will be fighting for a slot against players who have been under achieving over the last two or four years. You can bet Shanahan knows who those players are.

Plus Aldridge will come cheap for the next 4 years if he makes the teams.

TXBRONC
05-16-2008, 07:09 PM
Royal and Aldridge will share both punt returns and kick off returns in an alternating mode. I also see Royal getting a chance play more as a back up slot receiver.

Hopefully, Shanahan will be prudent and make room for both players. So you won't need to worry about Aldridge beating out Royal per say b/c they both bring something special to the Denver Broncos.

Besides, with injuries so common, why not keep both players as insurance policies and to provide depth in our return game.

Point is, if both Aldridge and Royal are having strong rookie camps and preseason performances, those are great issues to have and Mike should love to have that problem. Royal nor Aldridge should be concern b/c they are both having a great camp and preseason, its the players who haven't done anything in the last two years who need to be worried about getting cut.

We know Royal is safe b/c you don't cut your 2nd round player in their rookie season. Aldridge will be fighting for a slot against players who have been under achieving over the last two or four years. You can bet Shanahan knows who those players are.

Plus Aldridge will come cheap for the next 4 years if he makes the teams.

I doubt they trade them in and out like if they can avoid it. Now it is possible that one handles punt return duties and the other kick return duties the problem is where do you put Alridge?

If they both have strong camps maybe Alridge makes the roster. But I'm looking at the wide receiver and running back situation and I see a log jam at both positions. I think even with a strong camp Alridge could end being caught in a numbers game. We'll keep at least five wide receiver Marshall, Stokely, Jackson, Colbert, and Royal. Running backs Shanahan usually keeps about five but that includes two fullbacks. So at this point that would be Henry, Young, Torain, Hillis, and Sapp. If we keep more than then some other position is going end up short handed in depth.

Watchthemiddle
05-16-2008, 07:42 PM
Cause he's already got him beat.

This guy is fast. Get him in open field and it will be a quick 6. No linebackers can catch him. Is he our Dante Hall of a few yrs ago?

I keep reading about how fast he is...but haven't found anything that actually says what he runs? 40 time?

Is it just quickness...speed...both?

I don't know much about him, but he sounds like he is going to be fun to watch.

TXBRONC
05-16-2008, 08:00 PM
I keep reading about how fast he is...but haven't found anything that actually says what he runs? 40 time?

Is it just quickness...speed...both?

I don't know much about him, but he sounds like he is going to be fun to watch.

I thought I saw something that said he runs something like a 4.3 40.

Superchop 7
05-18-2008, 03:08 AM
MY .02

No way you keep Alridge off the field.

This guy breaks ankles.

If it's a one on one.......sucks to be you.

Ziggy
05-18-2008, 06:27 AM
I keep reading about how fast he is...but haven't found anything that actually says what he runs? 40 time?

Is it just quickness...speed...both?

I don't know much about him, but he sounds like he is going to be fun to watch.

His 40 time was sub 4.4, but he looks even faster in pads, and he has that 'extra gear' that you look for in returners. He's a blur on the field. Here's a couple of clips that I posted earlier in another thread.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPW61dJaFi4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff7fS06deQ

elsid13
05-18-2008, 06:34 AM
So I guess we have found our HOF Training Camp Hero already.

Ziggy
05-18-2008, 06:37 AM
So I guess we have found our HOF Training Camp Hero already.

No, that was Rod Smith.

elsid13
05-18-2008, 06:38 AM
No, that was Rod Smith.

Maybe I should added the words - fan proclaimed