Thread: Bet U29 for drinks on Jamal Charles

Originally Posted by underrated29

He's too old? Or he's the loser?
Damnit nut !!!!
We need to know the answers to these questions! To your statements!

please. . . i love nut, but he can't remember who he was yesterday-- let alone any of that irrelevant nonsense you were trying to harass him with. . .

Sounds like Charles got rid of the brace today.

According to Brandon Stokely, who claims he got this from senior Broncos sources, *which probably means he talked with some Broncos coaches or current players* - the plan all along was for Charles to have limited reps, to keep his knee healthy. But, just because the fans and sportswriters haven't seen him perform, doesn't mean the Broncos are in any doubt of his ability. They are trying to get him ready for the regular season, not to "show us what he can do". They already know what he can do. They have figured out what role they want him to play and they're going to limit his plays in hopes of having him fresh and making an impact in January when it really counts.

They are assuming that if he's healthy then he can be a contributor on 3rd downs, especially catching passes out of the backfield. But, unless they intend to start DeVontee Booker on the PUP list this means Stevan Ridley is on the bubble. If Booker starts the first 6 games on the PUP list then they can delay any decision about Ridley until later. This also presupposes that Ridley can be a special teams player.

Whether this plan for Charles works or not is another question. But, that apparently is the plan - which means he's going to stay on the roster.

We have a good stable of RB's. I'd be surprised if Charles is kept, but not willing to bet on that. Yet.

Plus, I can't imagine anything worse than having to buy UR a drink.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

We have a good stable of RB's. I'd be surprised if Charles is kept, but not willing to bet on that. Yet.

Plus, I can't imagine anything worse than having to buy UR a drink.

Cough it up baldy. This is exactly what I've been saying all along.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

We have a good stable of RB's. I'd be surprised if Charles is kept, but not willing to bet on that. Yet.

Plus, I can't imagine anything worse than having to buy UR a drink.

If Booker is on pup, that leaves CJ and Henderson as locks, in my mind. So, Ridley and Charles could both stay (assuming they go four RB plus FB, which I'm not sure they will).

Ridley played well, so I think it might come down to two of three of Ridley, Charles and Janovich, unless they decide on four plus a FB.

Now, considering how weak we are at TE, I think we see three TE's + FB kept.

So, all that rambling aside, I think we see.

CJ
Booker (PUP so not counted towards 53)
DJ Henderson
Ridley
Charles

Janovich

Then, Charles or Ridley gets cut once Booker comes off of PUP.

Originally Posted by Tned

If Booker is on pup, that leaves CJ and Henderson as locks, in my mind. So, Ridley and Charles could both stay (assuming they go four RB plus FB, which I'm not sure they will).

Ridley played well, so I think it might come down to two of three of Ridley, Charles and Janovich, unless they decide on four plus a FB.

Now, considering how weak we are at TE, I think we see three TE's + FB kept.

So, all that rambling aside, I think we see.

CJ
Booker (PUP so not counted towards 53)
DJ Henderson
Ridley
Charles

Janovich

Then, Charles or Ridley gets cut once Booker comes off of PUP.

No Thompson? Is he too small to be a TE?

Originally Posted by Tned

If Booker is on pup, that leaves CJ and Henderson as locks, in my mind. So, Ridley and Charles could both stay (assuming they go four RB plus FB, which I'm not sure they will).

Ridley played well, so I think it might come down to two of three of Ridley, Charles and Janovich, unless they decide on four plus a FB.

Now, considering how weak we are at TE, I think we see three TE's + FB kept.

So, all that rambling aside, I think we see.

CJ
Booker (PUP so not counted towards 53)
DJ Henderson
Ridley
Charles

Janovich

Then, Charles or Ridley gets cut once Booker comes off of PUP.

That makes sense to me, but it will be interesting to see who actually gets game time. Lets say both Ridley and Charles get in and play well do you just IR Booker?

Did we have 3 or 4 RB's last year? CJ, Booker, Bibbs, and Thompson, but did one of Bibbs or Thompson make the team from the practice squad after CJ's injuries last year?

Originally Posted by Tned

If Booker is on pup, that leaves CJ and Henderson as locks, in my mind. So, Ridley and Charles could both stay (assuming they go four RB plus FB, which I'm not sure they will).

Ridley played well, so I think it might come down to two of three of Ridley, Charles and Janovich, unless they decide on four plus a FB.

Now, considering how weak we are at TE, I think we see three TE's + FB kept.

So, all that rambling aside, I think we see.

CJ
Booker (PUP so not counted towards 53)
DJ Henderson
Ridley
Charles

Janovich

Then, Charles or Ridley gets cut once Booker comes off of PUP.

That's how I see it too. They get 6 weeks to evaluate Charles while Booker is on the PUP list. Then they either cut Ridley or Charles when Booker comes back. But, they need Ridley or Juwan Thompson to be the backup to CJ, while Charles and Henderson are the 3rd down change of pace backs.

Despite the nice plays Juwan made last game, its too little, too late for him. But, he's putting film out there that will help him get onto another roster when a RB goes down - and this is the NFL. RBs are always getting hurt in this league. He won't be on the street for long.

If Charles proves durable and is healthy and productive after week 6 then Ridley becomes expendable. Their 4 backs are Charles and Booker backing up DeAngelo Henderson and CJ.

If not, then they cut Charles at that point and keep Ridley and Booker.

Either way they are keeping DeAngelo Henderson on the 53 man roster and he's going to play. A good find there! He has real elusiveness - a poor man's version of Christian McCaffrey.

Originally Posted by BigDaddyBronco

That makes sense to me, but it will be interesting to see who actually gets game time. Lets say both Ridley and Charles get in and play well do you just IR Booker?

Did we have 3 or 4 RB's last year? CJ, Booker, Bibbs, and Thompson, but did one of Bibbs or Thompson make the team from the practice squad after CJ's injuries last year?

No, we do not IR booker. He is too good. Way better than Ridley. Although Ridley has looked good, very good. He is not as good as book. When Book comes back Ridely gets to take a hike and is probably signed by the chargers or raiders because thats what they do.


CJ
Book
Charles
Henderson

(In no order ^)

I can absolutely see Henderson stealing the top spot or the 2nd as long as he can pass pro. Charles will get more work than he should but he will be the 3rd down back for sure. I hope they can save him for playoffs and then give him a lot of reps. Ideally when playoffs hot, start Henderson/book, charles 2nd back and CJ the 3rd down back. Complete opposite of how we start the season. After teams get tired of chasing Henderson and Charles all over the field and on screens, CJ comes in and plows the road. Runs down the clock and we make teams submit.

I want to see Henderson, Charles, and CJ on the field at the same time.

VJ says that Charles is going to play A LOT this weekend. He emphasized A LOT and I think he said it twice.

Originally Posted by Tned

VJ says that Charles is going to play A LOT this weekend. He emphasized A LOT and I think he said it twice.

I was just putting that quote in the TC thread. This is his "one shot" he said - he's not playing in game four. Still feel confident, UR?

Originally Posted by VonDoom

I was just putting that quote in the TC thread. This is his "one shot" he said - he's not playing in game four. Still feel confident, UR?

Wanna bet me a drink?

Joe, this is your last chance you giant puss. Same for everyone one else......

I'm putting my feet up on my table, leaning back, hands behind my head........Waiting to see everyones reaction about how charles looks good. Maybe even as of old. How he will help us so much, especially in the screen game, etc etc etc.....NOW EVERYONE KNOCK ON SOME WOOD.

The bug is hopefully dead.