Thread: Can you identify the missing running back?

Anyone notice someone "missing" from Elway's discussion of the running game?

850 KOA: What do you think this offense will look like this season? Will it look like what Broncos fans saw when they watched the Colts? Will it be a combination of different personnel groups?

JE: I think there’s a misconception out there a little about Peyton in that they (the Colts) didn’t run the football in Indianapolis. When they were successful in Indianapolis, they ran the football. What we’re looking for is balance. When we won the championships back in the 90’s, we had balance. Willis McGahee had a great year last year. (Mario) Fannin, the young kid we signed as a free agent last year out of Auburn, is coming back off a knee injury in camp. (He) looks good. And then (Ronnie) Hillman, who we drafted in the third round, is a guy that has big-play ability. I think you’re still going to see good balance. I think the misconception is that Peyton throws the ball all the time but when they were winning and doing well, they were top 12 in the league in rushing.

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mrice/...lway-part-two/

Know-sho is getting a "No-sho" from Elway

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

Know-sho is getting a "No-sho" from Elway

and Ball

Originally Posted by NightTerror218

and Ball

who?

yep-- he pretty much throws spenser larsen right under the bus. . .

The bottom line is in short yardage, especially short yardage goal line, you need a fullback to lead it up in there. You don’t want to put a linebacker or another guard back there. That’s why we made the trade for (Chris) Gronkowski.

oh wait, you meant that turd knowshon. . . i'm guessing it was an honest mistake-- john's probably forgotten that moreno's on the team. . . understandable. . .

Originally Posted by dogfish

yep-- he pretty much throws spenser larsen right under the bus. . .




oh wait, you meant that turd knowshon. . . i'm guessing it was an honest mistake-- john's probably forgotten that moreno's on the team. . . understandable. . .

I think we all have

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

I think we all have

not me

Why would Elway mention Moreno when Moreno is still rehabing? Story of Moreno's career so far, no doubt, but I still feel he can be a helpful piece in a Faulk (NE) type role.

As I've said before, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Moreno is released at some point before the start of the season.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

As I've said before, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Moreno is released at some point before the start of the season.

If he's healthy that wouldn't make much sense. His skillset fits in this offense well. Just because he hasn't lived up to the first round pick doesn't mean he can't play. With McGahee and Hillman, Moreno probably wouldn't get more than 8 touches or so a game but I think he could be effective in that role.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

If he's healthy that wouldn't make much sense. His skillset fits in this offense well. Just because he hasn't lived up to the first round pick doesn't mean he can't play. With McGahee and Hillman, Moreno probably wouldn't get more than 8 touches or so a game but I think he could be effective in that role.

If he indeed stays eight touches per game is rather anemic for guy who was the 11th overall pick in his draft class. As far as his health is concerned he will only be eight month removed from when he sustained his acl injury. Injuries like his usually take about a year for complete recovery. Again I wouldn't be surprised if doesn't make it out of camp.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

If he indeed stays eight touches per game is rather anemic for guy who was the 11th overall pick in his draft class.

This is COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT. You don't have to play like a first rounder to contribute to a football team! It's not his fault he was drafted higher than he should have been. For his career he averages 4.1 YPC, 9.0 YPRec, and has 18 touchdowns in 3 seasons. No that's not first round production, but it's not bad at all for a 3rd down/change of pace back. It seriously blows my mind why people think we should dump him because he hasn't performed like a 1st round pick. If we'd picked him in the 3rd round and he'd had this exact same production not a single one of you would want him cut. How hypocritical is that?

Now your injury angle is fair, but he is most of the way to that year now. If he has to miss some games but can come on strong during the season there is no reason to cut him.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

This is COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT. You don't have to play like a first rounder to contribute to a football team! It's not his fault he was drafted higher than he should have been. For his career he averages 4.1 YPC, 9.0 YPRec, and has 18 touchdowns in 3 seasons. No that's not first round production, but it's not bad at all for a 3rd down/change of pace back. It seriously blows my mind why people think we should dump him because he hasn't performed like a 1st round pick. If we'd picked him in the 3rd round and he'd had this exact same production not a single one of you would want him cut. How hypocritical is that?

Now your injury angle is fair, but he is most of the way to that year now. If he has to miss some games but can come on strong during the season there is no reason to cut him.

No it's not irrelevant. You don't draft a guy that high just to be a bit player.

It blows my mind when people think they have only valid opinion. Maybe you're aware of this yet but honestly you don't know everything there is know about football.

Btw Moreno was expected to go where we took him in the draft. I guess you also forgot he gets paid like first rounder.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

No it's not irrelevant. You don't draft a guy that high just to be a bit player.

It blows my mind when people think they have only valid opinion. Maybe you're aware of this yet but honestly you don't know everything there is know about football.

Btw Moreno was expected to go where we took him in the draft. I guess you also forgot he gets paid like first rounder.

When you give a valid reason as to why it's relevant I'll consider your opinion. The contract isn't a valid answer. He is making $885K this season. That's nothing for a #3 RB.

You don't get rid of a productive player just because he hasn't performed up to where he was drafted. If you were the GM you'd have probably gotten rid of Ayers too, huh? He didn't live up to being a first rounder early on but now he is becoming a very solid player.

You act like Moreno is a completely useless player. His running improved every year with the Broncos and he has always been a good pass catcher. It just blows my mind that you'd want to get rid of him because he doesn't play like a first rounder.

Its dollars and sense, Moreno needs to restructure the deal or hit the road. I think Fannin is solid enough to take his spot.