Denver Broncos Announce Signing Of RB Justin Fargas

by John Bena on Aug 11, 2010 8:18 AM MDT in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

The Denver Broncos have signed free-agent running back Justin Fargas, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Fargas (6-foot-1, 220 pounds) spent his first seven NFL seasons with Oakland, where he played 92 games (32 starts) and rushed for 3,369 yards on 827 carries (4.1 avg.) with 10 touchdowns. He also compiled 77 receptions for 523 yards (6.8 avg.). He was drafted by the Raiders in the third round (96th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft from the University of Southern California.

He played three seasons for the University of Michigan before transferring to USC for his senior season. He gained 1,077 yards on 257 carries (4.2 avg.) with eight touchdowns in three seasons with the Wolverines and also saw time at safety, where he recorded 10 tackles (8 solo) with a forced fumble. Fargas was a second-team Pacific-10 Conference selection as a senior for the Trojans in 2002, as he recorded 161 carries for 715 yards (4.4 avg.) with eight touchdowns to go along with eight receptions for 101 yards (12.6 avg.) and seven kickoff returns for 132 yards (18.9 avg.).

He ran for 6,357 yards on 668 carries (9.5 avg.) with 82 touchdowns - all school records - in his three-year career at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was born on Jan. 25, 1980 in Encino, Calif.

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Huggy Bear Jr., right? :)

I thought that I remember reading that he is the son of the actor who played Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch back in the 70’s.

I’m kind of excited for this signing. He always seemed to terrorize us, and was surprised that he didn’t see more of the ball in Oakland. Hopefully he can come in here and just help us out as a change of pace guy, or even short yardage.

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by Jason Witte on Aug 11, 2010 8:35 AM MDT reply actions

I thought that I remember reading that he is the son of the actor who played Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch back in the 70’s.

He is.

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by Tempestuous Binary on Aug 11, 2010 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions

Huggy Bear!!

I’ve always liked Fargas’ game and even though he didn’t have good numbers last year, I think he was under-utilized.

Looking forward to the second year in McDaniels system!

by milehighinTO on Aug 11, 2010 8:44 AM MDT reply actions

Ex Raiders

Seem to play harder vs the Raiders. Maybe he can bring us some insight on that amazing oakland offense. :)

We need another horse in the backfield, hopefully he can be sucessful.

by _Atwater27 on Aug 11, 2010 9:00 AM MDT reply actions

I don't think rushing for 100 yrds twice against us in a 7 year career is exactly terrorizing

and I’m surprised he only rushed for 107 yrds in 2008 when we had the 31st ranked run D. Not exactly a homerun. Anyway, I’m not sure if I like this signing or not. We’ll see. I am guessing there is not much confidence in the other 3 we have.

by BroncoMath101 on Aug 11, 2010 9:13 AM MDT reply actions

Wish it was Bush

But I like the pick up.

by trumanj on Aug 11, 2010 9:15 AM MDT reply actions

Good short-term depth signing

… and likely to be back on the waiver wire as soon as KM, Buck and/or LW are cleared to play.

and how can you not like Huggy Bear Jr!

by cjfarls on Aug 11, 2010 9:30 AM MDT reply actions

Buck is in danger of loosing his career with one good hit( I know, they all are) but with bad

knees and now neck problems…..I’m thinking Fargas is here to stay for the year. We need him to be ’on call", esp. for the first 4 games where White in inactive. I like this signing. Adds another “interesting” aspect to watch for this year.

by bronco112 on Aug 11, 2010 9:39 AM MDT reply actions

"I'm thinking Fargas is here to stay for the year..."

My gut feeling agrees with this. I don’t think he was brought in just to get us through the pre-season. He’ll compete for a spot just like everyone else.

by Rob Burson on Aug 11, 2010 9:45 AM MDT up reply actions

I Hope

Buck remains healthy, he was top 10 in the NFL last season in yards per carry. I will take Correll any day of the week and incidentally twice on Sundays.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Aug 11, 2010 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Fargas runs tough

This guy is more snow plough than dancing with the stars. I like it.

by Bradoncadonc on Aug 11, 2010 9:44 AM MDT reply actions

Agree...

He could be a solid 3rd and short / goal line back for the Broncos.

by Rob Burson on Aug 11, 2010 9:46 AM MDT up reply actions

great pickup

fargus will stick, and produce when buck goes down, eventually. #3 back, and a good one. nice

taste my blitzkrieg!
sign champ now

by davecheffy on Aug 11, 2010 9:57 AM MDT reply actions

I'm fine as long as he doesn't poach my fantasy TD's from Moreno ;)

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by TD4HOF on Aug 11, 2010 10:26 AM MDT reply actions

I Love

watching Justin’s dad, Antonio, on Everybody Hates Chris as he plays Doc the storekeeper. In all seriousness, Fargas will be great for us and he’ll love being with a winner for a change.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Aug 11, 2010 2:03 PM MDT reply actions

I have just one word.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

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by CPT.Caveman on Aug 11, 2010 2:23 PM MDT reply actions

You're growin' on me, kiddo! :)

by idahobronc on Aug 11, 2010 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions

You guys are killin me.

Great pick up though, but i hate that guy:P

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by CPT.Caveman on Aug 11, 2010 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Well who do you think can run the ball?

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by Guru506 on Aug 11, 2010 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Great pickup

We were talking last week about who the Broncos should pick up if they pick up another FA RB. I’m happy to say that the FO thinks the same way I do. Fargas was my #1 target followed by Westbrook, then Lynch. I think this is a great pickup for the team. He’s an absolute bruiser of a back. When White gets health and is done with his suspension, we could be a very scary team in short-yardage situations…

Just think…Fargas as the HB and Larsen FB running a FB lead. Someone is going to get blown up and I’m not putting money that it will be either of our guys.

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by sadaraine on Aug 11, 2010 2:38 PM MDT reply actions

My high hope for stopping the run against you guys, just got knocked down a few notches :P

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by CPT.Caveman on Aug 11, 2010 3:27 PM MDT reply actions

Great combination of backs in this group now

I like the combination of styles our current group of experienced running backs have. Moreno, Buckhalter, White and now Fargas all are different types of runners and just having them ready to play would complicated our opponents defensive planning , which always helps, not to mention their game time performance. Its also always useful to have a true power back available to get that tough yardage or to eat up game time and run out the clock with a few more first downs.

Also , I think Fargas and White are great complements to short yardage or specialty packages of the Wild Horses with Tebow as they would eat bodies and also have to be honored as running threats so that defenses would not just be keying off Tim Tebow in the formation.

by Kosty on Aug 12, 2010 9:54 AM MDT reply actions