For the fourth time this season, Denver is expected to place a running back on injured reserve.
This time, rookie running back Ryan Torain has been lost with what is thought to be a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Torain will undergo more testing this weekend but the prognosis is not good.
The running back who was being asked to replace Michael Pittman and Andre Hall — who went on injured reserve last week — probably now will join them and Anthony Aldridge, who went on IR after the preseason. He hurt his left knee during the second quarter of Thursday night’s dramatic come-from-behind victory over Cleveland.
The shame of it for Denver is that Torain was effective in the first half. He had 12 rushes for 68 yards (5.7 avg., 19-yard long), with one touchdown before leaving the game.
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I Feel sorry for Torain
He just got back from the elbow thing and was all excited to get out and play again. And after 12 impressive carries he gets injured. That has to hurt. This is really disappointing because he was running the ball so good in the first half. He had our running game going again and now it is done. Now we do not have any RB that we started the season with, How often does this happen. so who is available at RB. We could use Hillis who has really impressed me. He is a little bigger then Torain but his 40 time is about the same. I know 40 times dont mean anything but he is like 20 pounds bigger then Torain and runs the same 40 which is impressive.
Just some names that are still out there, Mike Bell, Tatum Bell, They know our system but fumble all the time. Ron Dayne also knows our system.
I do not know where to turn. It is too bad Alexander and Benson got signed because they would have been the best options. Its also past the trade deadline. We are going to have to rely on Hillis, Pope, maybe we can pick some guy off of someones practice squad.
This is not good at all. Cutler looked really good at the end of the game without a running back but we cannot use 4-5 WR sets and never run the ball. We cannot win all of our ball games like this.
by gnarlybroncodude on Nov 7, 2008 12:10 AM MST reply actions
That sucks. Just heard in on NFL Network
I am bummed, however I will give him props for stepping in and taking the load and also glad he finally got his first NFL touchdown.
I guess it’s Pope’s turn now. I am sure we’ll pick up somebody in the next few days.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 5
Too Bad
the Jags Kept Chauncey Washington on their active roster. He would have been a steal off their practice squad
by gnarlybroncodude on Nov 7, 2008 12:16 AM MST reply actions
toraid
The wessly woodard look pritty good, the ryan toraid so the unfortunat guy, he look good shifty run cut dart with powreful explosions.
The custper listen to offence master shanhan, he lead to score all kinds of ponts guy.
I is fan of the Denver
This sucks....
We have having some bad luck, but my heart goes out ot Torain. Why do some guys just get injured ALL the time?
Keep your head up Ryan, you will be good and get thru this.
On another note, perhaps a lesson learned on drafting and signing “steals” with injury historys. It’s coming back to bite us in the ass.
I say Hillis for RB.
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Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I would like to see Cory Boyd brought in....
I was high on this kid before the draft, and i am stoked we picked him up.
He is big, strong and elusive. He has had it tough growing up, and has succeeded. He would be a great fit for our running game.
Check this clip out of a run of his:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9W1h08tBdc
Here is his scouting report:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2008/draft/players/30515.html
He will be a great fit for us, and we should bring him in now we have a break to get him used to the system!
he stutter steps too much for our system...
great running ability, but how will he do in the one cut and go style? Although if we could get him in to “space” he would be better than the options we have now
Doesn't sound like he has the speed to get to the corner
but is a punishing inside runner.
(I can’t view the video at work so can’t comment on his “stutter step”)
"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game
"I love your analysis of our team. Its kinda like watching a spider monkey trying to figure out a jar of peanuts.. you know whats going on.. you know whats in there, but to actually figure it out, is just a bit beyond your mental skills..."
- Bronco Dano
by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 7, 2008 9:33 AM MST up reply actions
Hopefully it brightens your day
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Hes a power runner with elusiveness...
So I think he would be a good fit.
Hes a big back who falls forward so he could be great for us.
elusiveness???
his profile lists one of his negatives as lacking elusiveness
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Two words...Highlight tape
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I have no doubt we will be drafting a RB next year...maybe two.
If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
Torain played great....but he is useless to us injured. :(
If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
I knew it... =/
As soon as I saw how he got tackled, I was like “plz plz plz plz don’t be injured”; then as soon as I saw he wasn’t getting up, I was like “yep, knowing our luck, done for the year”
#$%
boydy2669
You have hit your marks my son. Long shots do not always come in. Sometimes you need to pick the favourite. Now is the time for Denver to pick a favourite. I believe in a good days pay for a good days work. if you don’t finish the day you don’t get paid.
For the love of.
B.S. – Thank you so very much!!!!! Whats the definition of a ‘professional athlete’ ???
Obviously not someone who gets paid to play a sport. ala Brandon " I care more about my own antics than my teams objectives" Marshall. Can someone please tell me why some players on ‘defense’ stomp their feet and wave their arms in the air when they finally make a play. Save your energy please and use it on the next play as all the arm waving and stomping is making you dizzzzzzzzzzzzzy #51
Had this discussion last night about #51...
and I was convinced by the merman that in some respects there is a need for this…I don’t think #51 is a rah rah look at me guy, I think it is more a case of just trying to bring some energy, any energy to a defense that sorely lacks in this department.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Cory Boyd
hey boydy2669 i hope you have more footage, as that you tube thing doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies. Don’t mean to be rude but this is the NFL. Show me him getting up after taking a hit from cle, jackso, oak, sandie, anyone. Don’t get me wrong I WANT TO BELIEVE. What did you guys think of Karl Paymahs’ performance. TJ, you think i’m out of place???
Paymah's stop on the goal line
showed how much better a tackler he is than Bly could ever hope to be.
In the first half I’m sure he had the most tackles on the team (not a good sign when the other team is running) but I think he did a great job!
"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game
"I love your analysis of our team. Its kinda like watching a spider monkey trying to figure out a jar of peanuts.. you know whats going on.. you know whats in there, but to actually figure it out, is just a bit beyond your mental skills..."
- Bronco Dano
by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 7, 2008 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
Paymah made a lot of impressive tackles
He stopped cribbs on that kickoff
by RiG on Nov 7, 2008 5:52 PM MST up reply actions
Hey Downunder...
There is a lot more footage of him on youtube, including him absolutely rattling a safety.
My deal is just to use who we have, and give the young guys a chance.
They stepped up last night.
Take care mate!
With Ya
I agree, let these young guys ava go. Get Boyd out there. Thanks for the youtube tip
by DOWNUNDRTHNDR on Nov 7, 2008 2:49 PM MST up reply actions
Boyd comes from the SEC. They play tough defense there
I am pretty sure he can take a hit and I think his style is a good match for Denver’s scheme. I mentioned this on another thread, but here is the full quote from his NFL.com draft profile
Compares To: OLANDIS GARY-ex-Denver…Boyd is an efficient north-south runner with some hip shake and lateral agility to redirect to the cutback lanes, but lacks explosion coming out of his stance, the result of getting too erect before dropping his pads at contact. He is a capable safety-valve type receiver or as a receiver on screens out of the backfield. He will never win a foot race in the open field and needs to add more bulk to his frame. He runs hot and cold as a blocker, but some teams could look to use him like Justin Griffith as a “tweener” fullback, a position he has experience playing earlier in his career.
OK... I like that
Or at least, I could accept that for the rest of the year. So it looks like Selvin will start, with Hillis getting significant action and Pope and this Boyd guy doing what Selvin should be doing. Awesome. What is the scouting report on Pope?
It was once said that a million monkeys typing at a million computers could reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the internet, we know that is not true.
Webster?
Anyone know the status of Nate’s injury? I haven’t had time to sift through all the posts here and stories on RMN/DP… =/
Were there any other injuries of note?
heard MCL strain on the radio...2nd degree whatever that means
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
TD WHERE ARE YOU?
Come on, sign Terrell Davis back. He’s more healthy than what we’ve got left. Even money he’d at least last the rest of the season. LOL
Since Al Davis is having a fire sale
Let’s call him,see if he will cut Micheal Bush, there would be an awesome backfield:
Hillis and Bush (Thunder and more Thunder)
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so excited watching him run in the first half and I was thinkin to myself,“This guy could accually save the running game!” I am so disappointed and frustrated with all the injuries the Broncos have had this season. I guess its just not our year to stay healthy. Well now i guess we are just going to have to rely on Peyton Hillis. He is a very punishing runner, but i think we need another body out there, too. Is there and free agents we could sign???
"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards
We are going to be forced to depend on Hillis and Young to stay healthy....
we will only sign scrubs…since that is all there is on the market right now.
If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
We've got...
Hillis, Selvin, P.J. Pope, Spencer Larsen, and Cory Boyd. Hell, Jay looked good running the ball last night, let’s put him back there and Hackney at QB. Or Hackney at RB. We could even give Lichtensteiger a shot in short yardage. Hell, Mike Leach can do anything, right? He could take the snap, hand it off to himself, pass to himself, and have a rushing/passing/receiving touchdown all in one play. Imagine the fantasy value!
It was once said that a million monkeys typing at a million computers could reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the internet, we know that is not true.
No problem for Leach! He can do it all.
That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08
oh jeez
now that really is a downer to my day.
He was looking good—hope he’s as good a healer!
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
I would trade...
….last night’s win for a healthy Torain.
War is behavior with its roots in the primal sea: eat whatever you touch, or it will eat you. John Fowles.
I wouldn't
Torain is good, but he’s not worth a win, and especially this one. We will have to wait and see how the team responds, but this win sure feels like it was Jay Cutler’s coming out party with the massive fourth quarter, ala Elway and “The Drive”, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything…
Timely
I watched it on the net as I don’t get many Bronco TV games and just after they showed that Elway clip things started going great. Do you think they could do that every week, just before kick off
Does Pope figure to get significant carries now? Is he worth getting in fantasy?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
I would bet they stick with Hillis and use Young to spell him.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
ouch
just ouch
hear me, perpetrators of bread crime, your punishment is at hand.
taste my blintzkrieg!
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