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    Picked this up from Pro Football Weekly's "The Way We Hear It" and thought I would pass it along.

    http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...wwhi090707.htm

    Broncos alter RB depth chart, promote rookie Young

    Sept. 7, 2007

    In a surprising move, the Broncos’ backfield was reshuffled right before the start of the season, as Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp were shifted to fullback, and undrafted rookie Selvin Young was elevated to the lead backup behind starting RB Travis Henry. The move, according to insiders, is viewed as another example of Mike Shanahan’s unwavering belief in his system and the fact that he sees a lot of his backs as interchangeable. Bell was Denver’s second-leading rusher last season with 677 yards, but word out of Denver is that Young’s speed, hard running and the ease with which he adapted to the Broncos’ system were keys to him earning a spot. Young, who played collegiately at Texas, has not been intimidated whatsoever, but he was aided by the injuries to Henry and Bell in the preseason. Without those two being sidelined, it’s doubtful he would have had the necessary playing time to impress the coaches enough to stick on the roster.

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    Good stuff. I'm looking forward to him getting a carry or ten Sunday.
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    Anyone out there know how fast Young is?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Watchthemiddle View Post
    Anyone out there know how fast Young is?


    Faster than you or me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXBRONC View Post
    Faster than you or me.
    Speak for yourself!!

    Seriously, there has to be somone around here that can find it. Dream, Top, anyone???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Watchthemiddle View Post
    Speak for yourself!!

    Seriously, there has to be somone around here that can find it. Dream, Top, anyone???
    Here you go.

    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings....php?pyid=8838

    40 Time was 4.57 Low: 4.52 High: 4.65

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXBRONC View Post
    Here you go.

    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings....php?pyid=8838

    40 Time was 4.57 Low: 4.52 High: 4.65
    Hmmm...sounds like Terrell Davis speed. Faster on the field and in pads then when he was timed.

    I want to see him break one. Nothing beats a long run for a TD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Watchthemiddle View Post
    Hmmm...sounds like Terrell Davis speed. Faster on the field and in pads then when he was timed.

    I want to see him break one. Nothing beats a long run for a TD.
    I totally agree.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Watchthemiddle View Post
    Hmmm...sounds like Terrell Davis speed. Faster on the field and in pads then when he was timed.

    I want to see him break one. Nothing beats a long run for a TD.
    yeah no kidding an in the season opener it would be even better

    but that really shows your speed, if you can get out of the way and then out run every body for a TD youve got some wheels, most people get caught from behind at some point
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBboundBRONCOS View Post
    yeah no kidding an in the season opener it would be even better

    but that really shows your speed, if you can get out of the way and then out run every body for a TD youve got some wheels, most people get caught from behind at some point
    I don't see SY outrunning too many db's.....


    ....and I don't remember him every breaking any in college, for that matter. He was always more of the 'pounder' type, with a few 8-10 yarders mixed in.

    Let's not start painting him into a corner.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by SBboundBRONCOS View Post
    yeah no kidding an in the season opener it would be even better

    but that really shows your speed, if you can get out of the way and then out run every body for a TD youve got some wheels, most people get caught from behind at some point
    Natural speed great, but football speed is what is most important in my opinion.

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    no im not saying he is but im just saying in general that thats when you know you have somebody fast

    im still not sold on Young, but oh well hes here now, so im routing for him and everybody seems to think he is our fastest Rb
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBboundBRONCOS View Post
    no im not saying he is but im just saying in general that thats when you know you have somebody fast

    im still not sold on Young, but oh well hes here now, so im routing for him and everybody seems to think he is our fastest Rb
    I was understanding that you meant in general.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXBRONC View Post
    I was understanding that you meant in general.
    yeah sorry i thought i quoted RC
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    I dropped Mike and picked up Selvin on both of my fantasy teams

    Hopefully he has a GREAT year as Henry's backup and let's hope he stays just that....a BACKUP....

    If Henry stays healthy, he should easily get 1500+
    GO D-BACKS!!!!

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