Thread: Broncos Briefs: Phillip Lindsay is 33 yards from 1,000

The Broncos’ playoff hopes are on the line when they host Cleveland (Saturday at 6:20 p.m.) Here is a Week 15 whip-around:

Pressing question. Can Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay reach the 1,000-yard mark with games to spare?

Lindsay has 967 rushing yards (168 carries-5.8 average-nine touchdowns). He was bottled up by San Francisco’s defensive line last week, carrying 14 times for 30 yards. It was his lowest total since 18 yards (on four carries) against the Rams in Week 6.

rest - https://www.denverpost.com/2018/12/1...rookie-season/

As a veteran NFL agent, Mike McCartney knew he shouldn’t sign a 5-foot-8, 185-pound running back. But in the end, he couldn’t help himself.

McCartney, director of football at Priority Sports & Entertainment, agreed to represent Colorado’s Phillip Lindsay earlier this year, but he couldn’t get him an invite to the NFL Combine. He did get him into the East-West Shrine Game, though, where Lindsay led all running backs with 51 yards.

McCartney pleaded Lindsay’s case to player personnel executives throughout the NFL.

“All I ever heard was, ‘Oh, Mike, he’s a really good football player, but he’s too small. He’s too small,’” he said.

rest - https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/...n-lindsay.html

DENVER -- An undrafted Colorado Buffalo turned top running back is the success story of Phillip Lindsay.

Lindsay is currently among the league's best in rushing this season. He leads the Broncos in that category.

The Denver native says he got his toughness from his sisters. Before football, Lindsay could be found rooting on his sisters from the sidelines or in a gym.

“We always looked up to them,” Lindsay said.

rest - plus video - https://kdvr.com/2018/12/14/phillip-...r-common-bond/

I think he's only 130 yards from the UDFA record as well.

Great player. Great kid. Lot of fun. Has a lot of heart. Great story.

His hair...proof of God.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I think he's only 130 yards from the UDFA record as well.

And only 130 pounds away from weighing 250 pounds.

Wonder how many if they had him featured from day 1 when he was clearly the best already.

Uh oh...

So it's 22 yards now?

how many now?

Originally Posted by sneakers

how many now?

He's at 991 now.

If Chubb can break the rookie sack record and Lindsay get about 1200 yards then that will be great. We need to nail another draft.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

If Chubb can break the rookie sack record and Lindsay get about 1200 yards then that will be great. We need to nail another draft.

Sure hope it involves a legitimate QB otherwise we're just wild card fodder.

Imagine, if you will, Lindsay ... Le’Veon ... in the same ... backfield.

#Mind
#Blown

Originally Posted by DenBronx

If Chubb can break the rookie sack record and Lindsay get about 1200 yards then that will be great. We need to nail another draft.

With teams stacking the box, and zero respect for Keenum, those will be some tough yards for Lindsay to get.