Denver Broncos Release RB LenDale White
by Jezru on Aug 16, 2011 10:03 AM MDT
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The #Broncos have released running back LenDale White. http://t.co/9dPsfrCless than a minute ago via TweetDeck 
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The Denver native and South High School graduate was not on the field as practice began at Dove Valley this morning. Apparently, RB LenDale White's short time in Denver appears to be over. A holdover acquisition from the Josh McDaniels regime, he was a long-shot to make the roster this year after the Willis McGahee signing. After leading the league in touchdowns in 2008, it's unclear where White will end up next. Having run into trouble in Tennessee and in Seattle, White has something of a reputation and so his options could be limited.
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Never heard him called a "long shot" until now - in hindsight
I thought I was in the minority when I commented on Max’s post on our RB roster that, “I’m going to say White and Larsen probably get the ax at some point. McGahee is a more effective version of LenDale White – same size, style and lack of speed – without the issues.”
But even I didn’t consider him a long shot. I just thought it was more likely than not that we didn’t need him.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Agreed
On yesterday’s topic, sounds like McBath is out there mixing it up with the one’s and the two’s today – even taking over for Dawk at SS. Lots of movement at safety today. I get the feeling they’re throwing guys around in different places preempting a big decision on one of them.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Johnson likely made this happen
More than McGahee.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Lance Ball
has been on the team a couple of years and what has he done to make things better?
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions
how is Ball's blocking?
If he’s decent in that area (at least compared to LW or a rookie), that could be why he remains….
Very good point indeed
and often overlooked. if the 3rd/4th stringers ar to survive TC and their running / receiving abiity and styles are virtually the same then blocking will be the deciding factor.
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by BlobTheMagnificent on Aug 17, 2011 1:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Not surprised
I was never really big on LenDale, so I didn’t think he’d last this year. McGahee / Moreno have looked too good, and JJ is coming on strong. There’s not much demand for keeping veteran RBs as your fourth string options…
I agree
And I’ve said the same. Just saying that saying he was a “long shot” is a stretch. I said he’d be cut. But I’d love find anyone that can show where they called White a “long shot” within the last couple months.
It just seems like one of those typical reactions to me. A guy gets hurt… Oh well, we didn’t need him – he was old and injury prone anyway. Even though we did need him and he wasn’t old or injury prone. A guy gets cut… Oh yeah, we knew he’d never make the team. He was a long shot. Even though he wasn’t.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Agreed as well
I haven’t like him since the day we got him, and am glad he’s cut. Now JJ – I hope he makes it and I think he brings a burst that’s badly needed out of the backfield. I’m not sure how his blocking and catching are, but like his running.
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by azbroncomaniac on Aug 16, 2011 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Maybe we are making room for a new DT.....
……Tank Johnson anyone?
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Say hello to the Fugitive if you see him
He’s looking for one-armed guys. Re: “I have ONE as do all of my neighbors.”
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by OrangeandBluesBros on Aug 17, 2011 7:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Guns or no guns Tank Johnson isnt healthy
Which is why the Bengals are releasing him. Just an fyi :)
by TebowDisciple on Aug 16, 2011 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Im surprised we let him go this early in Preseason.. Injuries can still happen and he looked decent in Training Camp
by MileHighNuffer on Aug 16, 2011 10:15 AM MDT reply actions
I was very excited about him last year..
..at this time. I also didn’t believe we may not need a RB in FA because White was coming back. Boy was I wrong. I guess it is harder coming back from the Achilles than I realized.
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Suprised we did not keep him
You always need depth at RB.
I am assuming he had a lingering injury issue, or an attitude problem still.
There are those who are injured frequently
Then there are those with reputations of not working hard who are injured frequently. Seattle cut him after only 1 minicamp – and that was supposed to be the “dream match” with his old college coach. It’s not like Carrol just didn’t like the guy – he obviously saw major issues to cut one of “his guys” that fast. The injury just further set him back.
I’m not from around Denver, so I don’t know anything about his high school days – is some of the excitement about his play a holdover from that?
I never saw a quote or topic about him that wasn’t negative in some way – apart from his TD crazy year in 2008. He complained about not getting enough carries, he was out of shape at the NFL combine, he was cut from the Seahawks immediately, and he was injured before playing a game here and couldn’t even practice regularly this year even though he considered himself “back” from that injury. It wasn’t a speed issue alone – or an injury issue alone – or an attitude issue alone. I bet it had elements of all of the above – I’m sure not upset to see him go. I was wondering what the Broncos saw in him to pick him up last year, given the other 2 teams that dumped him earlier that year.
dang.
Was hoping he would make the team over ball..
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by Pmoreno95 on Aug 16, 2011 10:39 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think Ball makes it
even with this cut I suspect Ball is done too.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
you think we only keep 3 running backs?
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I think Minor or Gable make it
Giving us 4. Plus one “FB” Hopefully Larsen, but not sure.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Johnson made this happen
He looked very good in the 1st preseason game (like you should against scrubs) and likely is pushing for the 3rd RB spot. White was likely dropping on the depth chart and as a vet if he is unlikely to make it you should cut him and give him a chance to catch on somewhere else.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Really was pulling for the guy
best of luck Lendale.
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White was a waste of Time
money and space. He was not worthy of being called a Denver Broncos running back so let the purging continue!
Ouch.
Pretty harsh words for a guy that came in here and looked solid in preseason last year. You know he quit drinking when he got to Denver right? I follow him on Twitter and he’s extremely positive and viewed Denver as a second chance.
He was a troubled young man that tried to make things right. I think he deserves slightly more than what you’re giving him.
Von Dooooooooom.
by ChristianL on Aug 16, 2011 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 11 recs
Truth.
But it is almost impossible for a running back to come back from an achilles tear. I am sorry that it didn’t work out for him, I really think that he tried hard to mend his life.
by maverick451 on Aug 16, 2011 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Not only that, but he suffered a vicious injury last pre season and worked his ass off to come back from that injury. He worked all year long and was an active part of the Bronco workouts during the lockout.
The guy wanted to be a Bronco. I just wish he could have been.
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And yet I think he'll live.
He’s probably not even aware of this comment. He’ll make it, I’m sure.
W.W.T.T.D.?
by TheMastermind on Aug 16, 2011 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions
This guy looked washed up to me vs the Cowboys. No burst, took a holding penalty in the 2nd quarter.
He is coming off a major injury. I think his NFL career is probably over.
Kyle Orton + red zone = FG
Not that it really matters, but his holding penalty was not the one that kept Tebow from scoring. That honor belongs to Chris Clark who also should be let go very soon.
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by AvalancheRescueDog on Aug 16, 2011 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions
it’s unclear where White will end up next
My guess would be at a Country Buffet. Another McD failure. They are really starting to pile up.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Aug 16, 2011 11:14 AM MDT reply actions
McD is gone
Let’s let him go.
" I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing," Darth Vader.
by broncomack on Aug 16, 2011 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly, my expectations for this season are fairly low. Largely because of the hole he has put our franchise in. So, to be perfectly honest, I’m still pretty pissed off at the guy.
I have faith that Elway and Fox can turn things around. But it is going to take some time.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Aug 16, 2011 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
You know what
I’m sorry — I shouldn’t be so quick in my comments. I understand your being pissed. As a fellow longtime Bronco fan, this is painful, almost uncharted territory for the franchise.
" I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing," Darth Vader.
Thanks Mack
now if every Bronco Fan could not only realize how devastating the Josh McDaniels era was for the Organization, the team, it’s players and fans but admit how devastating the Josh McDaniels era was for the Organization, the team, it’s players and fans then maybe it would make moving on a little just a little bit easier for all of us.
And you are right, it is uncharted territory not only for the Broncos Organization, the team, it’s players and fans but I can’t remember an Owner and new HC/GM making a bigger mess of a great Organization, it’s team, it’s players and fans in the history of the league.
by KoloradoKaos on Aug 16, 2011 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
I moved on a long time ago
People like you keep dragging it back.
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by BlobTheMagnificent on Aug 17, 2011 1:25 AM MDT up reply actions
For the record
Golden Corral>>>>Country Buffet
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL. Not in York Pa.
Country Buffet is crowded all the time.
Golden Corral, sleazy dirty and out of business almost ten years ago
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Being in Austin I'm a maverick fan too.
To be honest I’ve never even been to Chuck-A-Rama but I love making fun of my utah cousins about it…
JJ sticking with the team then?
I hope that means that Jerimaiah Johnson is going to be kept. That guy is better more explosive version of Lance Ball.
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure why
they cut him and still have #33. White can play corner/safety better than him.
by kimbertr on Aug 16, 2011 11:21 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Perhaps
Nate Jones has some porn of EFX, the only probable explanation at this stage
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe they need to keep a certain number of CBs for practicing with the large # of WRs in camp.
And there’s just no one currently available teh Broncos think would be worth paying monety to in order to take Nate Jone’s place.
Sorry to see LenDale go
especially this early. I was hoping to see him play up to his touted ability and be a home grown success story.
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by OrangeandBluesBros on Aug 16, 2011 11:32 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
same here but he didn't look very good vs the cowboys
As much as I like good stories, I like performance better, if mgmt thinks he wasn’t cutting it or that he wouldn’t make the team but has a shot at a different team then I am glad he got cut now instead of later.
Man, that stinks . . .
When he decided he was finally going to fulfill his potential. He had come home to his beloved Colorado and the Broncos. The toughest of luck. The best to you, LenDale. I was a fan of yours. Still am.
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by AZDynamics on Aug 16, 2011 11:40 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm not too concerened
a relatively slow RB with an injury that makes you even slower… no thanks. Plus, whatever he would bring McGahee does much much better. I hope someone picks him up though, as a goal-line back he can be very effective
Raiders suck
Chargers are whiny douches
Chiefs are meh
Not a big fan of this move
But I definitely understand it.
Think we’ll see him as a Texan tomorrow?
Von Dooooooooom.
What a Bum...I'll never forget this cocky ass saying him AND CJ were going to the probowl in the same season
dudes dead weight
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I do believe he did
And IIRC the next season they expected a lot out of him because of his performance.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
anyone can lead the league in TD's from within the 5 yr line
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Do you hear that? That's the sound of the media ramming the Miracle at the New Meadowlands down your throat for the rest of your life...BAHAHAHAHA....
Each time I see the Broncos mentioned
And don’t hear the word “Tebow” it is somehow still a positive thing. Hooray. Good luck LenDale.
W.W.T.T.D.?
Yes
And I for one will not miss Lance Ball
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Mile High Salute to Lendale White
It is unfortunate that he had such a severe injury…from what I saw he doesn’t look like he has recovered his burst yet and I for one hope he does. I really liked what I saw from him last year in preseason. Keep your chin up sir. I am proud you were on our team for the short time you were. I’m also proud of you working so hard to make a positive turn around in your life. Don’t get too discouraged by this. Build on what you have done so far and you will be in fantastic shape for the rest of your life.
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I figured he would have a hard time making this team after they signed McGhee
Especially coming off an achilles injury, hope he finds a place in the NFL.
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Power ranking says Broncos are 31st out of 32 teams!
Stupid exercise based on nothing. Here’s to egg on their face. Broncos (because of D) should be middle of the pack this year.
Anyone who believes in polls
is a sap, sorry college football guy
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Power Rankings after preseason games?
The dumbest thing!..85 Bears were 1-3 in preseason games..just went 15-1 in regular season. Power rank this! We will suprise the NFL!
98 Broncos were 0-4 in preseason…. Enough said.
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by AvalancheRescueDog on Aug 16, 2011 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
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The Chiefs were #17 … yet they did not score a point in their preseason game … and their score was better than their play.
Agree . . .
I think 8-8 is more than likely. A couple breaks and we could win 10. OTOH, anymore injuries and it could be lights out. ;-((
by Schwerepunkt on Aug 16, 2011 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions
a couple of breaks
we create ourselves, let’s not turn the ball over PLEASE and I bet we can win 10 games!
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 16, 2011 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Sorry
Utah football fans… the ONLY chance any team from Utah has a chance at getting into the Championship game in the BC$… I know that’s a tough pill to swallow, but it will help to accept sooner than later.
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You can be an a$$hole... that's ok! There are many of these as well.
Unfortunately you cannot be both...
Ok... prove me wrong.
Not true
because my alma mater Southern Utah and Weber State both play in I-AA (FCS) and if they were to make the championship game and win it, they’re national champions, just like Eastern Washington which featured that a-hole Taiwan Jones who is now a Raider
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 17, 2011 12:04 AM MDT up reply actions
We'vesaid the same thing for the past few years though
“Stupid power rankings”
You know what? When it comes to the Broncos, they’ve been quite right.
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by orange&blue_aussie on Aug 16, 2011 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah and they had the Chargers and Cowboys in the SB
and look how that turned out
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not really...
…most of the polls put us bottom of the pack in 2009, and we were better than expected (mid pack at 8-8)
Last year most polls had us mid-pack again, and we totally collapsed.
In 2005 we exceeded every polls expectation (13-3 with a AFCC game appearance).
In 2006-2008, the polls haven’t necessarily been right or wrong… with the exception of last year, most polls had us mid-pack… along with every other team. We’ve been mid-pack… like most teams. Most folks had us decent, but worse than the Bolts… which is how it playd out, but it was hardly a crazy or extreme prediction. It was basically a coin-flip prediction.
And their reason is the Oline isn't any good?
It is true the backups were in with Tebow, right? Then that is a really dumb point to put there – sounds like they only watched the highlights, which had Tebow scrambling a lot.
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