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    Default Montee Ball's top Broncos backup might be playing elsewhere right now

    To win the right to back up running back Montee Ball, the fiercest competition for Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson might not be Brennan Clay, Kapri Bibbs or the pool of undrafted rookies.

    It might be the waiver wire.

    There are no veteran running backs walking the streets who interest the Broncos. Cut day across the league is coming in late August, though, followed by a more significant roster trim a few days later.

    Most likely, some recognizable tailbacks will be on the waiver wire, ready to run for NFL minimum wage.
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    I believe CJ will eliminate that need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    I believe CJ will eliminate that need.
    I thought he looked good between the tackles last year, but media reports keep saying he's too small, which doesn't make sense to me. He's listed at 5'9" 220. That's how big Doug Martin is, if he really is that big.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor View Post
    I thought he looked good between the tackles last year, but media reports keep saying he's too small, which doesn't make sense to me. He's listed at 5'9" 220. That's how big Doug Martin is, if he really is that big.
    I believe it. CJ is short...but he is stout. Plus...he's a damn good blocker with a low center of gravity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    I believe it. CJ is short...but he is stout. Plus...he's a damn good blocker with a low center of gravity.
    Yeah, I thought he and Ball looked the best between the tackles last year.

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    I would rather CJ over Hillman.

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    It's not about running ability, but rather who is the best pass blocker.
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    Have heard hillman is looking good. More comfortable and running based. He may make it as 3rd RB, more change of pace type.

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    Hillman also supposedly looked good returning kicks the other day which to me would be a good fit if not for ball security issue

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    Quote Originally Posted by NightTerror218 View Post
    Have heard hillman is looking good. More comfortable and running based. He may make it as 3rd RB, more change of pace type.
    Unless Hillman screws up badly he'll make the team.

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    I think Hillman is much better than people give him credit for around here. Other than his fumbles (which, are atrocious)....he's looked good when having the ball. His speed was visably significant over the other RBs on the field.
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    When did CJ show anything? Where does this hype come from?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slick View Post
    When did CJ show anything? Where does this hype come from?
    Fair...but I guess the same could be said for Hillman and anyone else sitting behind Ball.

    I base my like for CJ on what he did in college, what he showed in camp and pre-season last year and the specific skills he would bring to the position. Very tough runner between the tackles, good receiver and very good blocker with low center of gravity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    Fair...but I guess the same could be said for Hillman and anyone else sitting behind Ball.

    I base my like for CJ on what he did in college, what he showed in camp and pre-season last year and the specific skills he would bring to the position. Very tough runner between the tackles, good receiver and very good blocker with low center of gravity.
    I'm not saying CJ sucks, but I don't see where all this confidence in him comes from. I don't really watch pre season and obviously I can't go to watch training camp.

    I think Denver is going to have to run the ball more this year. Teams are going to use Seattle's gameplan against them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    I believe CJ will eliminate that need.

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