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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 22, 2007
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I have some uncertainy about the position. To be honsest, I'm not to sure if we have our future running back star on our roster. Obviously Shanahan thinks alot differently, I just can't see who he thinks will carry the load. I mean the guys we were really "high on" like Rashard Mendenhall, Jonathan Stewart, and Matt Forte we all passed and were left to ponder the idea of who our back will be. Ryan Torain is unheard of and you can't tell me that he is going to run for 1,000+ in his rookie year not to mention the fact he has injury problems. Andre Hall was a preety solid back for us but he has major durability issues and seems to get injured every game. Travis Henry is the most injury prone of them all, and has some serious off the field probelms from pot to babies. Mike Bell is as good as gone, was way too slow. Cecil Sapp has converted to Fullback. Peyton Hillis is to slow to play halfback and that leaves me to Selvin Young. Despite his durability concers hes a threat and I believe Shannahan want's him to carry the load, despite his comments months back. Either that or I think he wasnt sold on Any backs coming out last year and is using the "undrafted method" until he can find a back that he absolutly loves. Whatever is going on in that mans head..only god knows lol.
BTW: Starting to think we made the right descion with Ryan Clady. But should have either taken Matt Forte or DeSean Jackson with pick 2.
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:May 25, 2007
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When you've had so much success with undrafted running backs, created a revolutionary zone blocking scheme, and won 2 superbowls with a 6th round running back, I think we can safely assume that Mike Shanahan knows what he's doing.
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 18, 2006
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There is no reason to have a featured back unless that back is clearly better than anyone else on the roster at that psoition. I have no problem seeing a 2-3 back rotation keeping everyone relatively fresh. Our runnning game starts with the OL and the blocking scheme so who runs the ball really isn't a factor at all as long as they are effective. If the Broncos decide to keep Henry and continue to love Torain then we very well might see a 3 back rotation including Selvin Young with each back amassing around 500-700 yards each. That would be more than sufficient.
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 2, 2008
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its not like henry cant be our star back, he was leading the league last year under our average injured O-line. Henry got rid of his off field problems. and who said we need a star runningback. whats wrong with two good RB with Power in Henry and Speed in Young and even put in Torain in some times. I dont think Rb is a big concern because we have many versatile Rb's which could really help us out
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 3, 2007
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Ryan Torain will be the man.
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Reputation:7
Level:Amateur
Since:May 9, 2008
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It's a shame because Travis Henry could be a star if he weren't so messed up in the head.
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 24, 2007
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Gregs,
Torain was one of the top rated running backs coming out of college his junior year. He is going to be a beast. Shanny will run a 2 back system with henry/ torain and Selvin Young. You will have a pounder and a slasher. I think the days of one featured back are gone unless the guys is extremely good and EXTREMELY durable.
Our second round pick was good with Eddie Royal, and I have no concverns with out running back stable.
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Reputation:84
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 21, 2008
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Its a rare thing in any system to see a one running back team. The most common thing now with teams is to have a two back system with at least two backs that have different elements to their running style. With us we have Henry who can pound out yards but still has a pretty quick step, as well as Young who has shown signs of being a good slasher and Torian who is another physical runner who I'm sure will eventually take over Henrys spot and we'll have Young and Torian for an amazing physical/finesse combo.
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 21, 2008
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Selvin Young is the best back the Broncos have on the roster if he can only stay healthy. I was high on Travis Henry running for us but I think Young will start and Ryan Torain will be the primary back up with Peyton Hillis in the GL with Cecil Sapp. Both Andre Hall and Mike Bell will not make the roster, oh yeah Henry will be the back up but get hurt or have another baby.
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Reputation:79
Level:Pro
Since:Jan 4, 2007
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Henry got rid of his off field problems.What did he do? Hire a hitman to kill all 9 of his kids? Get castrated?
Obviously, I'm just joking but to say Henry got rid of his off field problems is not something I'm counting on.
Besides that, I think Denver is fine at RB for the time being. Running for the Broncos all starts up front with a healthy Nalen, Hamilton, Clady at LT, and (I think) Harris at RT the running game will be fine.
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 21, 2007
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Fine at RB position?? You have to be joking!! Should I call ya the Joker? Crispy is right on 1 thing, the Donks have a good O-line w/ the addition of Clady. As far as RB's you have wonderful back-ups but thats it!
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 11, 2007
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If only the Broncos could have any of our 3 RB's (Not including Jordan) they would be much happier. Maybe even happier with Jordan. I can expect to hear some naysayers (Naysayers, get it?) against Justin Fargas, but I understand that. I wouldn't be comfortable liking a runningback who all but closed the door on a Raiders victory over the Broncos.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jun 14, 2007
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We will be just fine at RB this year since we finally have a healthy O-line and RB's. Definately a top 10 maybe even top 5 rushing team in the whole league.
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Reputation:14
Level:Amateur
Since:May 7, 2008
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