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Bigdawg26 · 03-12-2013, 06:57 PM

To be honest with you.. I don't remember to much about him in the past two years after he got hurt.

Tombstone RJ · 03-12-2013, 07:00 PM

It really depends on the contract. If Mendenhall comes at a reasonable price then I like the signing, if not then I'm not sure I agree with this. Mendenhall is fast, he clocked a 4.45 forty at the combine but he has some issues holding onto the ball and he has only had 2 good seasons out of 4. But regardless, if the Broncos sign him to a cap friendly contract it will be a nice addition IMHO.

Rascal · 03-12-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

To be honest with you.. I don't remember to much about him in the past two years after he got hurt.

I remember using a 17th round draft pick on him and fantasy and instantly being disgusted with myself.

Requiem · 03-12-2013, 07:02 PM

I'm not huge on this, but he has had some productive years. A change of scenery might do him well. A strong running and can get tough yards. If this allows WM or KM to be expendable, so be it. I doubt the team picks up Knowshon's option for 2014 anyways.

TonyR · 03-12-2013, 07:02 PM

If this is a relatively low $ contract then fine. But if they're paying this guy then I just don't get it. Health issues and character issues? Why would you want that?

Rabb · 03-12-2013, 07:03 PM

I am waiting for Douchecow to chime in with how this would affect Madden, or how he performed in Madden previously. And for that to be reported on IAOFM.

Rascal · 03-12-2013, 07:04 PM

he tore his ACL in week 17 of the 2011 season, and then struggled recovering from that and an achilles injury in 2012. he obviously aint no Mr. Peterson (insert Vietnamese kid voice here) but if he is healthy he might be a nice suprise.

RaiderH8r · 03-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Lessm than meh. Twould be nice to have a better than average RB.

yerner · 03-12-2013, 07:13 PM

Best nickname on the Steelers board I've found so far, "Spinthenfumble"

Broncojef · 03-12-2013, 07:14 PM

Not exciting. If we keep enough guys who are constantly hurt will we have one healthy enough to win the Division and Conference Championship games?

Mendenhall
Moreno
Hillman
Drafted Back

?

DBroncos4life · 03-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaiderH8r

Lessm than meh. Twould be nice to have a better than average RB.

Over 3000 yards ad 29 TDs in a three year span, I sure we could do better though.

RaiderH8r · 03-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncojef

Not exciting. If we keep enough guys who are constantly hurt will we have one healthy enough to win the Division and Conference Championship games?

Mendenhall
Moreno
Hillman
Drafted Back

?

That inspires zero confidence. Hell, just because Manning nursed Addai along all those years doesn't mean we can't look at more talented guys FFS.

Rascal · 03-12-2013, 07:34 PM

Free agent Rashard Mendenhall is "en route" to visit the Cardinals.
It throws cold water on the notion that he's about to sign with Denver, as players often never leave visits. The Cardinals also have a major need at running back, and new coach Bruce Arians knows Mendenhall well. Mendy could easily make the desert his new home.

Jekyll15Hyde · 03-12-2013, 07:35 PM

Remind me of the character issues? ty

vancejohnson82 · 03-12-2013, 07:40 PM

Ummmm....(shrugging shoulders)

cutthemdown · 03-12-2013, 07:41 PM

Broncos may be looking at all options. They probably put a value on all FA then see if they can make a deal. Mendenhall still young enough to take a chance on just like Moreno would be for some team if we cut him. Coaches always feel they can coach out fumbling issues etc. If we went with a b level runner like Mendenhall, then don't draft one with a high pick, that probably means they think Hillman still gets better and becomes a big contributer to the offense.

I'd like a better RB then Mendenhall but with our oline hopefully improving we could run better just from that.

Broncojef · 03-12-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

Free agent Rashard Mendenhall is "en route" to visit the Cardinals.
It throws cold water on the notion that he's about to sign with Denver, as players often never leave visits. The Cardinals also have a major need at running back, and new coach Bruce Arians knows Mendenhall well. Mendy could easily make the desert his new home.

Good please sign him and take away the Mendenhall option.

broncos-rock · 03-12-2013, 08:19 PM

I think Bradshaw fits much better.

MABroncoFan · 03-12-2013, 08:19 PM

Jason Cole‏@JasonColeYahoo

Rashard Mendenhall about to land in Arizona

Drunken.Broncoholic · 03-12-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jekyll15Hyde

Remind me of the character issues? ty

He defended Osama bin laden. Then threw a temper tantrum and didnt show up to practice or meetings, can't remember which one

SouthStndJunkie · 03-12-2013, 08:22 PM

I don't think Mendenhall is a back Denver can count on when they need him....and Denver already has a few backs like that on the roster right now.

I've no doubt Mendenhall is capable of some nice 100+ yard games, as he's done it before.....but so are McGahee and Knowshon, as they've done it before.

Denver needs a back who will be there in January when they have to play against the big boys when it counts.

Broncojef · 03-12-2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

I don't think Mendenhall is a back Denver can count on when they need him....and Denver already has a few backs like that on the roster right now.

I've no doubt Mendenhall is capable of some nice 100+ yard games, as he's done it before.....but so are McGahee and Knowshon, as they've done it before.

Denver needs a back who will be there in January when they have to play against the big boys when it counts.

Exactly!!!

CBF1 · 03-12-2013, 08:30 PM

I am not aboard with this if it happens. 1 great game in college does not make him a great pro.

spdirty · 03-12-2013, 08:32 PM

Man I hope the Cardinals sign him. If he signs here I won't lie. I'll hope he tears something. I don't want to root for this punk.

CBF1 · 03-12-2013, 08:34 PM

Yeah Arizona, Over pay for him please

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Broncojef Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 3,024	Not exciting. If we keep enough guys who are constantly hurt will we have one healthy enough to win the Division and Conference Championship games? Mendenhall Moreno Hillman Drafted Back?

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03-12-2013, 06:57 PM	#26
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,482 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	To be honest with you.. I don't remember to much about him in the past two years after he got hurt.

03-12-2013, 07:00 PM	#27
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,523 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	It really depends on the contract. If Mendenhall comes at a reasonable price then I like the signing, if not then I'm not sure I agree with this. Mendenhall is fast, he clocked a 4.45 forty at the combine but he has some issues holding onto the ball and he has only had 2 good seasons out of 4. But regardless, if the Broncos sign him to a cap friendly contract it will be a nice addition IMHO.

03-12-2013, 07:02 PM	#29
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,842 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	I'm not huge on this, but he has had some productive years. A change of scenery might do him well. A strong running and can get tough yards. If this allows WM or KM to be expendable, so be it. I doubt the team picks up Knowshon's option for 2014 anyways.

03-12-2013, 07:02 PM	#30
TonyR Franchise Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 15,796	If this is a relatively low $ contract then fine. But if they're paying this guy then I just don't get it. Health issues and character issues? Why would you want that?

03-12-2013, 07:03 PM	#31
Rabb Zombie Slayer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,308 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I am waiting for Douchecow to chime in with how this would affect Madden, or how he performed in Madden previously. And for that to be reported on IAOFM.

03-12-2013, 07:04 PM	#32
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	he tore his ACL in week 17 of the 2011 season, and then struggled recovering from that and an achilles injury in 2012. he obviously aint no Mr. Peterson (insert Vietnamese kid voice here) but if he is healthy he might be a nice suprise.

03-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#33
RaiderH8r In The Bag Don't worry. Nobody's listening. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Meth Alley Posts: 9,953 Adopt-a-Bronco: MethWolfe	Lessm than meh. Twould be nice to have a better than average RB.

03-12-2013, 07:13 PM	#34
yerner Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 3,315	Best nickname on the Steelers board I've found so far, "Spinthenfumble"

03-12-2013, 07:34 PM	#38
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Free agent Rashard Mendenhall is "en route" to visit the Cardinals. It throws cold water on the notion that he's about to sign with Denver, as players often never leave visits. The Cardinals also have a major need at running back, and new coach Bruce Arians knows Mendenhall well. Mendy could easily make the desert his new home.

03-12-2013, 07:35 PM	#39
Jekyll15Hyde Anti Frown Cannon & McD.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,253	Remind me of the character issues? ty

03-12-2013, 07:40 PM	#40
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,994 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	Ummmm....(shrugging shoulders)

03-12-2013, 07:41 PM	#41
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,878	Broncos may be looking at all options. They probably put a value on all FA then see if they can make a deal. Mendenhall still young enough to take a chance on just like Moreno would be for some team if we cut him. Coaches always feel they can coach out fumbling issues etc. If we went with a b level runner like Mendenhall, then don't draft one with a high pick, that probably means they think Hillman still gets better and becomes a big contributer to the offense. I'd like a better RB then Mendenhall but with our oline hopefully improving we could run better just from that.

03-12-2013, 08:19 PM	#43
broncos-rock Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,286	I think Bradshaw fits much better.

03-12-2013, 08:19 PM	#44
MABroncoFan Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,103 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Jason Cole‏@JasonColeYahoo Rashard Mendenhall about to land in Arizona

03-12-2013, 08:22 PM	#46
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,352	I don't think Mendenhall is a back Denver can count on when they need him....and Denver already has a few backs like that on the roster right now. I've no doubt Mendenhall is capable of some nice 100+ yard games, as he's done it before.....but so are McGahee and Knowshon, as they've done it before. Denver needs a back who will be there in January when they have to play against the big boys when it counts.

03-12-2013, 08:30 PM	#48
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,943 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I am not aboard with this if it happens. 1 great game in college does not make him a great pro.

03-12-2013, 08:32 PM	#49
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quentin Jammer	Man I hope the Cardinals sign him. If he signs here I won't lie. I'll hope he tears something. I don't want to root for this punk.

03-12-2013, 08:34 PM	#50
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,943 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Yeah Arizona, Over pay for him please