Thread: Montee Ball

Anyone who wants to criticise Moreno's play yesterday wasn't paying attention. Screen passes, huge runs when needed, blocking, all on a BONE BRUISE was beastly. He had one gaffe where he missed his block but still managed to get Manning to shovel pass and picked up positive yards.

If you want to criticise Moreno, criticise those freaky lids and 1 litre drainage.

Originally Posted by jhildebrand

Anyone who wants to criticise Moreno's play yesterday wasn't paying attention. Screen passes, huge runs when needed, blocking, all on a BONE BRUISE was beastly. He had one gaffe where he missed his block but still managed to get Manning to shovel pass and picked up positive yards.

If you want to criticise Moreno, criticise those freaky lids and 1 litre drainage.

He might have had a rough game between the tackles, but he did have close to seventy yards receiving on 3 receptions. He still had a good day at the office, gimpy ankle and all.

Originally Posted by dbfan2007

I don't think they're the best, but yes, they are on paper. They're still better than Detroit, IMO.

KC does a good job of using Berry the way he was used in college.

Originally Posted by ForgettingBrandonMarshall

It looked like Berry was playing LB most of the game. Our Oline could not block him when he blitzed. In hindsight though, they could have used him more over the top with all the deep balls we were killing them with.

Can't believe he is scared of horses though. What a *****!!

Kansas City was playing a 4-1-6 with three safeties. Berry was in the box and Quentin Demps and Kendrick Lewis were in two-high.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I really just want to see what Joel has to say

why? I've been under the impression that you don't think too much of Joel's posts. Are you trying to get some type of response, are you gloating??? Isn't that trolling?

Originally Posted by AGap

why? I've been under the impression that you don't think too much of Joel's posts. Are you trying to get some type of response, are you gloating??? Isn't that trolling?

Uh oh.

Originally Posted by Captain Speardog

Moreno was running during these times as well and was not getting any yards. I think Ball is much quicker. He probably has fresher legs as well.

True, upon a second view of the game, courtesy of NFL Rewind, they both ran
much at the same time. But, as others here have pointed out, Moreno was
playing on a gimpy ankle. The camera trained on his ankle at one point, and I
thought they were showing Peyton's ankles. So Ball had better have been
quicker, or something would have been wrong with Ball.

And KC was geared up initially to stop the run before Peyton started to
scorch them with his passing. There just were no holes in the first quarter.
.

When Moreno got zero or negative yards, it rarely mattered. I'm not sure about every single play, but this is the way it seemed from memory.

Originally Posted by jhildebrand

If you want to criticise Moreno, criticise those freaky lids and 1 litre drainage.

I got a good laugh from that. My buddy and I were JUST talking about how much water came out of his eyes.

Originally Posted by AGap

why? I've been under the impression that you don't think too much of Joel's posts. Are you trying to get some type of response, are you gloating??? Isn't that trolling?

In a thread yesterday I suggested the Broncos give the ball to Ball more to let him get some carries and regain his confidence. His reply was that it was preposterous to tinker with the offense like that because Ball can't produce RIGHT NOW, or something to that effect. So, I just wanted to hear what he had to say in regards to the Broncos giving Ball the football more yesterday and having a heck of a day.

Originally Posted by topscribe

True, upon a second view of the game, courtesy of NFL Rewind, they both ran
much at the same time. But, as others here have pointed out, Moreno was
playing on a gimpy ankle. The camera trained on his ankle at one point, and I
thought they were showing Peyton's ankles. So Ball had better have been
quicker, or something would have been wrong with Ball.

And KC was geared up initially to stop the run before Peyton started to
scorch them with his passing. There just were no holes in the first quarter.
.

They were showing Peyton's ankles...they corrected themselves.

I expect Ball to get an increased workload these next 4 games. It will help Moreno heal and rest and give Ball the experience he needs. Come playoff time having two proficient RB's that are fresh and dangerous will go a long way.

Originally Posted by jhildebrand

I expect Ball to get an increased workload these next 4 games. It will help Moreno heal and rest and give Ball the experience he needs. Come playoff time having two proficient RB's that are fresh and dangerous will go a long way.

what happened to Moreno?

Originally Posted by AGap

what happened to Moreno?

The Bone bruise. You can tell he was still hobbled by it. It was affecting him. Chances are he received a shot before the game. If we can still notice it with the shot, then chances are he is playing through an immense amount of pain. Even without the injury I would still think the Broncos would work Ball more in these 4 as Moreno was run like crazy in the last 4. The team will be immensely better if they have 2 RB's they trust completely.

Originally Posted by jhildebrand

The Bone bruise. You can tell he was still hobbled by it. It was affecting him. Chances are he received a shot before the game. If we can still notice it with the shot, then chances are he is playing through an immense amount of pain. Even without the injury I would still think the Broncos would work Ball more in these 4 as Moreno was run like crazy in the last 4. The team will be immensely better if they have 2 RB's they trust completely.

oh that's right. damn, it's amazing how quickly I forget things. that sounds immensely painful, but can't say I've ever heard of such a thing, not that it doesn't exist of course. I was bummed that Wolfe was inactive, hope that turns out to be nothing too serious. but we seem to be deep. it would definilty be nice to have some healthy backs goint into the post season, without a doubt. hope montee can carry the load for the next few weeks.

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Strange that Moreno couldn't get it going on the ground but Ball was unstoppable. I'm so happy to see him finally break out like that.

Moreno couldnt get it going? He crawled for a first down!