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    Well, there goes Selvin's 2,000 yard season.

    For next season, I'd like us to keep Hillis, Pittman (if he can still play), and Aldridge. Aldridge reminds me a lot of Sproles, and the little guy was even more effective than LT in some games. I expect us to pick up a RB in the draft or FA.

    I don't mind losing everyone else, including Torain, who could muster only 1 start before getting injured.

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    I thought Hillis was GREAT! Our offense was different when he was in there. He and Aldridge (SP?) are definitely opposite sides of a coin. I don't know how our line will change, but I think Hillis was better for our oline's blocking last year. Who knows what changes may hold, and how that would impact what our RB's style should be?
    I don't think there's much question that we'll go after SOME kind of RB help in the offseason. We couldn't keep anyone out there last year. Hillis' injury was a wierd and freakish thing, so odds are, he could play all year, but no way we'd think about getting by with just who we have now. 'bout the only thing that REALLY stopped our offense was being one dimensional, making it easy to key on the passing game, because there really wasn't much threat from our running.
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    Hillis for sure, Torain maybe (I would still like to see what he can do if he can stay healthy long enough) and Aldridge. Then draft a GOOD back.

    Stay away from the oldies but maybe goodies.....

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    Whoever makes it through the camps. I'd say Hillis has earned a spot as an H-back, but beyond that it is really a crap shoot.
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    Hillis and then all bets are off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NameUsedBefore View Post
    Whoever makes it through the camps. I'd say Hillis has earned a spot as an H-back, but beyond that it is really a crap shoot.
    I'm hoping that with the new coaching staff, no one has earned anything yet. I hope they open up every position for competition, which usually happens when a new regime comes in.

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    Should be back
    Peyton Hillis

    Should be given a chance
    Ryan Torain
    Anthony Alridge
    Tatum Bell

    Unlikely
    Michael Pittman
    Selvin Young
    Andre Hall
    PJ Pope
    All the other hacks I am forgetting
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    Keep: Hillis (no way you don't throw Hillis into the starting mix I don't care who the coach is. Who ever reviews the tape from this season will know we have a stud in the stable)
    Keep: Torain, we barely got a chance to see what this kid could do but he showed flashes in the Cleveland game and had a great camp.
    Keep: Pittman, power runner type and a vet leader

    Need to see more of these guys before making a call: Aldridge, Pope, Boyd

    Cut: Hall, Young and who ever else is left

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    Hillis is the only one worth a shit IMO. The rest are all cannon fodder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by studbucket View Post
    Should be back
    Peyton Hillis

    Should be given a chance
    Ryan Torain
    Anthony Alridge
    Tatum Bell

    Unlikely
    Michael Pittman
    Selvin Young
    Andre Hall
    PJ Pope
    All the other hacks I am forgetting

    Can't argue with this...

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    Call me crazy, but I like keeping Tatum. He filled in very nicely and I think he'd be even more of a weapon if used in tandem with Hillis. He has proven he can be successful. I dont see why it would benefit us to let him go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    Call me crazy, but I like keeping Tatum. He filled in very nicely and I think he'd be even more of a weapon if used in tandem with Hillis. He has proven he can be successful. I dont see why it would benefit us to let him go.
    I dont see why he wasnt used more in the last couple of games.

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    Hillis, Torain, Aldridge.

    Bell should be given a shot if his ego is for sure gone.

    Rest should be cut or signed to practice squad.

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    Didn't we have this same problem this last offseason? And we ended up needing all of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by claymore View Post
    I dont see why he wasnt used more in the last couple of games.
    Mostly because we were playing from behind against SD and Carolina.

    Be careful which horse you back. I guarantee you someone here will say the ONLY reason Bell had any success was because Denver rarely faced 8 in the box. An excuse that will undoubtedly be reversed when discussing the almighty greatness that is Peyton Hillis.

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