Thread: So...Selvin Young...

If all of this Travis Henry talk is true, which it looks like it is, that would hopefully make Selvin Young our new starter. Fine by me. Based on what I've seen over the course of the past month, aside from his two long ball drops, he has the tools. Discuss.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

If all of this Travis Henry talk is true, which it looks like it is, that would hopefully make Selvin Young our new starter. Fine by me. Based on what I've seen over the course of the past month, aside from his two long ball drops, he has the tools. Discuss.

I've seen enough to know the kid has talent. The question will be if he has the durability to be an every-down back.

There is only one way to find out, and I sure as hell hope Shanny doesn't do a "Tater Bell" to Selvin where he says he'll give him the 25 carries, but really only means 15.

I think this is also a good thing for Cutler. Now that we don't have a dominant RB in the backfield, it will give Cutler more time to showcase his passing ability. If Henry doesn't play this weekend, I sure as hell wouldn't expect Denver to run it 5 times in a row on the first drive.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

There is only one way to find out, and I sure as hell hope Shanny doesn't do a "Tater Bell" to Selvin where he says he'll give him the 25 carries, but really only means 15.

I think this is also a good thing for Cutler. Now that we don't have a dominant RB in the backfield, it will give Cutler more time to showcase his passing ability. If Henry doesn't play this weekend, I sure as hell wouldn't expect Denver to run it 5 times in a row on the first drive.

This is true. I am tired of seeing us run it all the damn time instead of letting Cutler throw it down the field.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

This is true. I am tired of seeing us run it all the damn time instead of letting Cutler throw it down the field.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Cutler looked LOST last week without Walker. I didn't like watching Cutler at ALL last week.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Cutler looked LOST last week without Walker. I didn't like watching Cutler at ALL last week.

I don't know that Javon would have made all that difference. Cutler was a
rookie dealing with a heavy pass rush. I believe he did okay, considering.

But then, I remember Elway in his rookie season . . .

But back to Young: I believe he will do just fine if he can prove durability.

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I like Selvin Young, I think he provides an explosive nature that Tatum had, but he provides mroe power behind it. However I am also worried baout injury (he was a sponge for those in Texas), fumbles, and his ability to carry a big load (as he is unproven). Most of all though, even with Sapp in the lineup, I worry about our short yardage third down, and red zone production. Last year we suffered because we couldn;t pound the ball in those situations. While I like Selvins play thus far, and he has shown ability to break tackles, this is one tough league now a days, and when combining that with worry of injury and his lack of touches thus far, I wonder how he will run in the fourth quarter on the goal line when it counts.

Henry was our bowling ball. We brought him because he offered that power running ability. I can only hope with him out, that someone can pick that part of our running game up.

Originally Posted by BigBroncLove

I like Selvin Young, I think he provides an explosive nature that Tatum had, but he provides mroe power behind it. However I am also worried baout injury (he was a sponge for those in Texas), fumbles, and his ability to carry a big load (as he is unproven). Most of all though, even with Sapp in the lineup, I worry about our short yardage third down, and red zone production. Last year we suffered because we couldn;t pound the ball in those situations. While I like Selvins play thus far, and he has shown ability to break tackles, this is one tough league now a days, and when combining that with worry of injury and his lack of touches thus far, I wonder how he will run in the fourth quarter on the goal line when it counts.

Henry was our bowling ball. We brought him because he offered that power running ability. I can only hope with him out, that someone can pick that part of our running game up.

I agree with you on all points. It'll be interesting to see. I'll bet now Shanny is shooting himself in the foot for letting Kyle Johnson go.

I still think that we will miss Travis,all other teams had to worry about him..Now it will be Jay or Brandon they worry about and I see the season going down the Henry/Crapper!!

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

There is only one way to find out, and I sure as hell hope Shanny doesn't do a "Tater Bell" to Selvin where he says he'll give him the 25 carries, but really only means 15.

I think this is also a good thing for Cutler. Now that we don't have a dominant RB in the backfield, it will give Cutler more time to showcase his passing ability. If Henry doesn't play this weekend, I sure as hell wouldn't expect Denver to run it 5 times in a row on the first drive.

I know we are good at running the ball and it does help to control the clock, yet Cutler has the arm to really throw the ball, so hopefully he will come out firing and have an awesome day. Oh, and no picks this week please.

Originally Posted by Calif. Bronco

I've seen enough to know the kid has talent. The question will be if he has the durability to be an every-down back.

can he hold on to the ball is my only concern

I am still skeptical though. sorry

I hope he does well. Stupid Henry was a match made in heaven for our system. He is a moron. He makes Terrell Owens and Randy Moss look like great guys off the field. The "father of the year" in 9 diffrent cities getting his stuff from good ol Ricky Williams. dummy

Originally Posted by Medford Bronco

can he hold on to the ball is my only concern

I am still skeptical though. sorry

I hope he does well. Stupid Henry was a match made in heaven for our system. He is a moron. He makes Terrell Owens and Randy Moss look like great guys off the field. The "father of the year" in 9 diffrent cities getting his stuff from good ol Ricky Williams. dummy

You would have stole my lines, nephew, had I not already thot them!

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

You would have stole my lines, nephew, had I not already thot them!

No problem Uncle. Glad I could help

Now lets get the Selvin Koolaide out to help us

I was never on the Young bandwagon and I refuse to get on it, but I have to put a vote of confidence in for the guy the rest of the year. If he doesn't work out, we still have Mike Bell who has experience and could help us out. If this Henry thing is true, he's likely done as a Bronco. This is just another need the Broncos can't afford to have, but it looks like it's going to be that way.

I don't see Young as a long-term solution here, and this bust of Henry immediately throws a running back into a Day 1 priority for this team.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

If all of this Travis Henry talk is true, which it looks like it is, that would hopefully make Selvin Young our new starter. Fine by me. Based on what I've seen over the course of the past month, aside from his two long ball drops, he has the tools. Discuss.

I'm behind Selvin. He has the tools, and I'm impressed with his few showings this season.

Good riddance, Henry, and wake up, Bell.

We'll be OK on the run. We've just got to figger out a way to STOP the friggin' run!

Go Broncos; Go Rockies!