Blue Collar Back

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 6:38 AM MST Comment 54 comments

Considering our current half-back situation I wonder if Mike Anderson needs a job. Mike is not the fastest, nor the best, but he is a blue-collar runner that knows nothing but 'one-cut-downhill'. We could use that right now.

Funny, before pre-season games I thought we were thoroughly covered at running back--funny how things can change.

Does anyone know if Mike Anderson is available?

Also, I would like to thank Cutler for stepping up and pulling an "Elway" on Cleveland last night.

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I think we just need to pluck the best available RB off another team's practice squad

Mike Anderson is over the hill

Top ten draft pick bound!

by 53guys on Nov 7, 2008 6:49 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

I agree--but we could still use a back like Anderson--and I am not familiar with whats out there

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 7:11 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Guys, check out Cory Boyd who is on our PS....

This guy is Mike Anderson, only bigger and quicker.
Check his profile out here:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2008/draft/players/30515.html

On the Torain injured post I also put up a great clip of a run of his.

Thsi kid will be great in our system. I was high on him before the drraft and cant believe we have got him now.

Check him out!

by boydy2669 on Nov 7, 2008 6:58 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

boydy--good choice

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 7:09 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Coincidence that the Cory Boyd Recommendation keeps coming from...

Boydy2669…

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 8:09 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol--makes you wonder

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 8:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Not related....

Wish i was 6’0 and 213 lbs…..I am nowhere near that and an Australian!
I was waiting for someone to pick on that.
Thanks fellas…..I am totally cool with it.
Have a good one!

by boydy2669 on Nov 7, 2008 1:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Anderson was suspended for a year for violating the league's substance abuse policy.......

we couldn’t get him if we tried

fader nation is a conquered nation

"Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!"

The creator of the following names: conquered fader nation, Phyllis and his merry men

by mdierk on Nov 7, 2008 7:03 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Oh wow--thanks mdierk--I didn't know that

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 7:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Heres that clip of Cory Boyd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9W1h08tBdc

Check it out!

by boydy2669 on Nov 7, 2008 7:20 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

There are a whole bunch of clips on there!

He looks pretty impressive in his highlight clips.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 7, 2008 12:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

what about bell?

by robbo650 on Nov 7, 2008 7:21 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Which Bell...

I might take Mike Bell back but a big NO to Tatum!

by boydy2669 on Nov 7, 2008 7:27 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

agreed no Tatum---this Cory Boyd guy looks good--why is he available?

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 8:01 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He looks good

But also looks very small. From the perspective of only these highlights, he dances too much.

I really think Hillis has the speed and the running style that would suit Denver’s needs. He may not be a long term answer, but I think he can be productive enough to finish the season. Granted, he has to stay healthy.

Top ten draft pick bound!

by 53guys on Nov 7, 2008 8:17 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

he's available because he's a completely unproven back...

without great speed, a history of off field problems…not everyone can be the next Terrell Davis.

In all seriousness you never know about guys they could just need the opportunity but if you read his profile he sounds like he was a little better than average in College and his negatives are pretty big negatives for a running back…“Not an elusive runner who creates yardage. Does not show the playing speed to turn the corner.” Also keep in mind you’re watching a highlight video, I rather take Hillis in a one back spread system any day myself.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 8:18 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

What if Hillis goes down?

We need to pick someone up—who do you suggest?

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 8:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Kory Lichtensteiger :D

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 10:25 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Leach?

He does everything else!

"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 10:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

What about Rueben Droughns?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Nov 7, 2008 10:00 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Bronco--good idea--and he knows our system

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 10:01 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Droughns

Currently with the Giants

War is behavior with its roots in the primal sea: eat whatever you touch, or it will eat you. John Fowles.

by bradley on Nov 7, 2008 10:50 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought they cut him this year.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Nov 7, 2008 12:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Tatum Bell is a free agent.

of course I am just joking

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Nov 7, 2008 10:05 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Boyd...................

I think I stated in a previous post that I liked Boyd in college, I think he will be a good addition, I just hope the offield problems are done. I was so disappointed in the Torain injury, he looked as good as advertised last night. He was running tough and picking up critical yards on first and second down but it seems he can’t avoid the injury bug. Hope this doesn’t become a regular thing for him but it seems to have been with him all the way through college. I’m not too sure Selvin hasn’t seen his last days as a Bronco with his inability to stay healthy either. I say give Hillis a shot at RB, he really came through last night.

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on Nov 7, 2008 10:29 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

if inability to stay healthy is the signal of your last days as a Bronco...

we might see an entirely new 53 man roster next year minus a few…

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 10:32 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately, that would leave

Bly, Manuel and most of the D-Line (except DOOM)…

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 7, 2008 10:40 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

which is by no means the strength of the team

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 10:45 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

My point exactly!

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 7, 2008 10:52 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

My point...........

was that this is two years of Selvin being hampered by nagging injuries that he has a hard time getting back from. Even with light work, he can’t stay healthy. I’m all for giving a guy a couple years but no more than that. He has shown a propensity for injury. Thats all I’m saying. I’d just like to see us get some durable backs. Torain looks like the real deal but he will be useless if he can’t stay on the field. As much as I like Selvin and Torain, we need them healthy or we need to get others in here, Torain gets another year as far as I’m concerned but he’s gotta stay healthy when he gets back.

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on Nov 7, 2008 12:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I know what you are saying

but that hit Torain took last night was pretty nasty. Watching it live you could tell his body was getting twisted in all sorts of directions while he was in the pile.

by MattR on Nov 7, 2008 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Regarding Torain

Up until last night I had forgotten what it looked like to see a RB in an orange & blue uniform hit the hole hard, fast, and with conviction. Last night it seemed as though Cutler would take the snap, take a few steps back, stick the ball out and all of a sudden this blurs flies by. The next thing you can distinguish is Jay Cutler’s empty hand and Torain being tackled 4-8 yards passed the line of scrimmage. In fact, I think most of Torain’s tackles came from guys who just happened to be in his way because they had not taken their first step after the snap!

Obviously I am being dramatic but seriously, wow, that guy hits the hole like a bolt of lightning.
2009 – The Torain train comes back to Denver… Until then, give Hillis the ball and bring up P.J. Pope and this Boyd guy and lets throw our 40 – 60 passes a game.

Check out the website listed below...

Rivers light in the loafers?

by EastCoastBronco on Nov 7, 2008 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Boyd is the best option too

Has he had any issues since his 2005 suspension?

NFL.com’s draft profile of him used Olandis Gary as a point of comparison, which would be more than satisfactory at this point in time. I would also guess that Boyd is pretty good in pass protection since he came from a Steve Spurrier team (which is also why his rushing yards are not through the roof). I know that he is supposed to be a good receiver out of the backfield.

by MattR on Nov 7, 2008 1:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there any chance for Torain to come back this year?

Mike Shanahan said it doesn’t look good, but he’s not a doctor. Is there any chance that it’s not an ACL injury, just a sprain, and Torain will be 100% and ready to go next week against Buffalo?

He looked awesome last night. He hit the hole harder than anyone I’ve seen in orange and blue since Mike Anderson and Clinton Portis. He looked as good as advertised against a very good Browns D-line. I’m still going to hold out hope that he can come back this year.

13-3 next year! Baby!

by papigrande on Nov 7, 2008 11:15 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

I didn't know it was still in question...

my impression was this was a done deal torn ACL…am I wrong??

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 11:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't sound good.

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.

I’ll wait until all the testing is complete until I accept his IR-ment. I see a small window of hope. Not very big, maybe a 2% chance or something of mih ciming back, but I’m going to hope for that. And Adam Schefter isn’t the most reliable source, is he?

13-3 next year! Baby!

by papigrande on Nov 7, 2008 11:32 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

"of mih coming back"

Should read of “him coming back.”

13-3 next year! Baby!

by papigrande on Nov 7, 2008 11:33 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

So your telling me there's a chance...

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 7, 2008 11:46 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LMAOLMAOLMAO..........loved that movie, nice one jhawk.

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on Nov 7, 2008 12:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Who knows anything about Pope?

Not the bald guy in Rome, the guy we just brought up from the PS.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 7, 2008 12:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

The one in Rome would be a terrible runner with that big hat on his head :)

by MattR on Nov 7, 2008 1:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

But he does bring certain intangibles

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 7, 2008 2:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Urinalysis

has come a long ways….

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 7, 2008 2:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 3:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

is that for real?

that is hysterical! did he realy do that? i know he’s german and all. any other pics/stories that go with this? i’m serious. probably a doctored pic, but that is awesome

hear me, perpetrators of bread crime, your punishment is at hand.
taste my blintzkrieg!

by davecheffy on Nov 7, 2008 8:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Confirmed by his agent...

That Torain is done with a clean tear of the ACL.
Apparently rumors are that the broncos are looking in FA for a RB.

by boydy2669 on Nov 7, 2008 1:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I scanned the lists

this morning and it doesn’t look promising. Not a lot of experience out there, especially one cut and go experience, so we may be looking at a relief back.

I would almost endorse Mike Bell here. Almost. I’m not quite to that point yet… :)

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 7, 2008 1:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Is Travis Henry available?

Just kidding ;)

Where can one find these lists to which you refer?

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.

by papigrande on Nov 7, 2008 2:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

For experienced players

a quick way is to got to NFL.com and under players, list them by position. The first column indicates whether they are available, whether by being taken from developmental squad to active roster, or if they have gone to waivers and are now free agents.

For first and second year players with no home, I rely on my draft notes and a vague recollection of whether they were signed by a team or not…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 7, 2008 2:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Is Mike Bell even avaiable--I thought he went to Canada or something

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 2:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Also THE Pope's agent has confirmed...

…he’s unavailable.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Nov 7, 2008 1:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting....

That the Pope will be staying in college for his senior year as he believes he help out Notre Dame with his running game, who is experiencing trouble with the groth of QB Jimmy Clausen.
The Pope was predicted to be an early first round pick, with the New Orlean Saints reportedly already interested in trading up for him.
It is not known whether his draft stock will be hurt by staying in college for one more year.
There are rumors of potential knee problems due to excessive praying.
Stay tuned for updates!

by boydy2669 on Nov 8, 2008 9:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Nov 10, 2008 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a possible back

Lynell Hamilton, 6’ 0", 235 lb, New Orleans Practice Squad, does have some injury concerns, but could be a good late season back

Signed, 5/5/08…Explosive runner who saw his promising college career limited by knee and ankle injuries…Finished his years with the Aztecs with 2,052 rushing yards on 480 carries for 14 touchdowns and caught 57 passes for 360 yards and three scores…Held to just 56 carries for 146 years in his final two seasons as he battled knee problems after running for 819 yards and nine touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore in 2005, returning from a broken ankle that he suffered as a freshman in ’03…First-team freshman All-American in 2003 and Mountain West Conference freshman of the year, gaining 1,087 yards on 234 carries in just 10 games before missing the final two-plus games due to the ankle break…Majored in sociology at SDSU…Prepped at Edison (Stockton, Calif.) HS where he was an all-league, all-area and SuperPrep All-America selection as he gained over 2,300 yards and scored 29 touchdowns in his final two seasons…Earned four letters in football and track and two more in basketball…Born Aug. 5, 1985 in Stockton, Calif.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Nov 8, 2008 1:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs