Broncos release running back Jeremiah Johnson from practice squad - The Orange Mane

baja · 11-24-2012, 07:05 AM

Broncos release running back Jeremiah Johnson from practice squad
POSTED: 11/23/2012 04:05:48 PM MST
UPDATED: 11/23/2012 04:07:16 PM MSTBy Mike Klis
The Denver Post

Jeremiah Johnson (Denver Post file)
The Broncos started the week with five running backs. They now have three.

In a procedural move, the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week. The move was made because the Broncos only have 52 players on their 53-man roster after starting tailback Willis McGahee was placed Wednesday on injured reserve with a designation to return.

Because Johnson has three years of NFL service, the Broncos had to either promote Johnson from the practice squad to fill the vacated spot on the 53-man roster or release him. The Broncos have decided instead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with a three-man, running-back committee of Knowshon Moreno, Lance Ball and Ronnie Hillman.

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lolcopter · 11-24-2012, 07:08 AM

Cue OM meltdown in 3, 2, 1...

g6matty · 11-24-2012, 07:11 AM

but he was the best running back we have .

Bigdawg26 · 11-24-2012, 07:16 AM

I hope we bring him back. He's alot better than Ball and Mareno.

Beantown Bronco · 11-24-2012, 07:19 AM

He'll be the next Chad Mustard.

baja · 11-24-2012, 07:19 AM

Maybe this is a way to circumvent the PS rules and activate him. It seems so odd to release him now with McGahee down.

Heyneck · 11-24-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

Maybe this is a way to circumvent the PS rules and activate him. It seems so odd to release him now with McGahee down.

he was releases... not promoted. No way he can get activated. But you are right... it is odd for them to do so right now. For me, it's a sign that we will sign one of the 2 RB we tried out this week, and use his spot on the PS on another developing player.

theAPAOps5 · 11-24-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

I hope we bring him back. He's alot better than Ball and Mareno.

Yet he was on the practice squad..... Because he is so much better than those two. That's exactly how the NFL works.

baja · 11-24-2012, 08:54 AM

First line in article;

"In a procedural move, the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week."

theAPAOps5 · 11-24-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

Maybe this is a way to circumvent the PS rules and activate him. It seems so odd to release him now with McGahee down.

No, they had to release him or sign him to the active roster prior to the game. They probably weren't ready to sign a RB they tried out and he has very little time left of PS eligibility. I am not sure if adding him to the roster would have burnt it all up or not. So they take a risk releasing him but if a team was going to take him they would have tried to snag him of the PS already.

They probably still see potential in him but do not think he is ready for full time participation on the squad and they will continue to keep kicking tires on retread RB's.

theAPAOps5 · 11-24-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

First line in article;

"In a procedural move, the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week."

Second line.

Lestat · 11-24-2012, 09:11 AM

i'm still trying to figure out how Lance Ball is better than him. but whatever.

baja · 11-24-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

i'm still trying to figure out how Lance Ball is better than him. but whatever.

he protects Peyton Manning.

What's that worth to you?

errand · 11-24-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

I hope we bring him back. He's alot better than Ball and Mareno.

.. yes, because practice squad = a lot better

Hamrob · 11-24-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm surprised we haven't signed a big back. Defenses are going to come after Manning on 3rd down. Sure, if anyone can handle that, it's Manning....but still.

baja · 11-24-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamrob

I'm surprised we haven't signed a big back. Defenses are going to come after Manning on 3rd down. Sure, if anyone can handle that, it's Manning....but still.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncosspe...47?source=jBar

swaiy · 11-24-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by errand

.. yes, because practice squad = a lot better

Worked for Arian Foster

Hercules Rockefeller · 11-24-2012, 09:41 AM

Foster was on the PS for half a season, this is Johnson's 3rd. What a great comparison.

DBroncos4life · 11-24-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

he protects Peyton Manning.

What's that worth to you?

Having a running back worth a damn at running the ball seems to be too much to ask for I guess.

theAPAOps5 · 11-24-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by swaiy

Worked for Arian Foster

So you think Jeremiah Johnson is as good as Arian Foster?

baja · 11-24-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Having a running back worth a damn at running the ball seems to be too much to ask for I guess.

Well we don't have one right now. Maybe KM or Hillman will come on but you just don't snap your fingers and appear one. In the mean time we got Ball who is a hell of a blocker on third down and he can catch and run enough to be a threat.

errand · 11-24-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

i'm still trying to figure out how Lance Ball is better than him. but whatever.

I'm still trying to figure out why so many OMers fall in love with guys who can't make any roster on any NFL team, but to each his own.....

oubronco · 11-24-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Heyneck

he was releases... not promoted. No way he can get activated. But you are right... it is odd for them to do so right now. For me, it's a sign that we will sign one of the 2 RB we tried out this week, and use his spot on the PS on another developing player.

the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week

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DBroncos4life · 11-24-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

Well we don't have one right now. Maybe KM or Hillman will come on but you just don't snap your fingers and appear one. In the mean time we got Ball who is a hell of a blocker on third down and he can catch and run enough to be a threat.

I think everyone in the world knew that Denver didn't have a running back able to run after McGahee. The FO didn't need to snap the fingers they just needed to be prepared for something like this. Moreno and Hillman should be on the roster. They had all offseason to do something to improve on Ball.

Having a guy that is good at blocking like Ball is great but it still is a liability for Manning. Ball comes in teams know he is in there to block not run so they can send more people. One missed block and bam down goes Manning.

errand · 11-24-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by swaiy

Worked for Arian Foster

so you found one exception to counter the many nameless clowns known as the rule?

Is JJ in your mind, potentially the next Arian Foster?

11-24-2012, 07:05 AM	#1
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,745 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Broncos release running back Jeremiah Johnson from practice squad Broncos release running back Jeremiah Johnson from practice squad POSTED: 11/23/2012 04:05:48 PM MST UPDATED: 11/23/2012 04:07:16 PM MSTBy Mike Klis The Denver Post Jeremiah Johnson (Denver Post file) The Broncos started the week with five running backs. They now have three. In a procedural move, the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week. The move was made because the Broncos only have 52 players on their 53-man roster after starting tailback Willis McGahee was placed Wednesday on injured reserve with a designation to return. Because Johnson has three years of NFL service, the Broncos had to either promote Johnson from the practice squad to fill the vacated spot on the 53-man roster or release him. The Broncos have decided instead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with a three-man, running-back committee of Knowshon Moreno, Lance Ball and Ronnie Hillman. Read more: Broncos release running back Jeremiah Johnson from practice squad - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci...#ixzz2D9X0eb3g Read The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content: http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,745 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	First line in article; "In a procedural move, the Broncos released running back Jeremiah Johnson from their practice squad Friday with the plan of re-signing him back early next week."

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Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,128	i'm still trying to figure out how Lance Ball is better than him. but whatever.

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Hamrob All-American! All-American! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 4,745 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I'm surprised we haven't signed a big back. Defenses are going to come after Manning on 3rd down. Sure, if anyone can handle that, it's Manning....but still.

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Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Foster was on the PS for half a season, this is Johnson's 3rd. What a great comparison.