188 Rushing Yards - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 10-02-2005, 05:03 PM

Didn't they say that Jacksonville had one of the better rushing defenses in the league?

Mike Anderson:
23 Attempts
115 Yards
0 TDs
Long: 22 Yards
Average: 5 ypc

Tatum Bell
15 Attempts
60 yards
0 TDs
Long: 12 Yards
Average: 4 ypc

Charlie Adams
1 attempt
13 Yards

Ron Dayne
2 attempts
3 yards

Jake Plummer
3 attempts
-3 yards

DB-Freak · 10-02-2005, 05:05 PM

This year they haven't.

DONKEYSHOW · 10-02-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

Didn't they say that Jacksonville had one of the better rushing defenses in the league?

Mike Anderson:
23 Attempts
115 Yards
0 TDs
Long: 22 Yards
Average: 5 ypc

Tatum Bell
15 Attempts
60 yards
0 TDs
Long: 12 Yards
Average: 4 ypc

Charlie Adams
1 attempt
13 Yards

Ron Dayne
2 attempts
3 yards

Jake Plummer
3 attempts
-3 yards

I'd say the O line is gelling pretty good. They Fear no team

Clockwork Orange · 10-02-2005, 05:07 PM

They do have a strong defense, but they were worn down thanks to the Broncos holding the ball for 38+ minutes.

ludo21 · 10-02-2005, 05:11 PM

Our OL is finally gelling and opening some holes, nice to see that even against a great Defensive team were still running well.

Bob's your Information Minister · 10-02-2005, 05:11 PM

OK, you know, I KNOW I said last year after Q's game I would NEVER doubt Shanahan's running game again.

But after your first two games, yeah, I doubted him, once again. I was sure this was the year he was going to get bitten in the ass.

OK, so like, yeah, just let me say this for REAL now.

I WILL NEVER, EVER DOUBT MIKE SHANAHAN'S ABILITY TO FIELD A COMPETENT RUNNING GAME. EVER NEVER FOREVER EVER FOREVER EVER. NEVER.

Merlin · 10-02-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

Didn't they say that Jacksonville had one of the better rushing defenses in the league?

Says who

Before today's game their D against the run was rated 21st against the run. After today

-Slap- · 10-02-2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

They do have a strong defense, but they were worn down thanks to the Broncos holding the ball for 38+ minutes.

That 17 play, nine minute 15 second drive in the second quarter just killed their defense. They stopped trying to dictate after that series. From there on out, they were just hanging on for dear life.

Nine passes, and eight runs on that drive, and we kept them off balance throughout. I really think Kubiak deserves a game ball today.

Jens1893 · 10-02-2005, 05:23 PM

i wasnt sold on anderson before today, either ...

Clockwork Orange · 10-02-2005, 05:25 PM

The Broncos also did a great job of keeping a fresh back in there against a weary Jags defense.

Drek · 10-02-2005, 05:27 PM

I like our running attack that we've been using. Gives me a similar vibe as what USC is running with Bush and White, though obviously not nearly as dominant. Still very productive though. Bell for the speed, great on draws and in the open field, Anderson plows the middle. Just grinds on a defense, us having these two talented backs. We need to milk this as our offensive foundation all season long, I'm hoping they split about 30-35 carries a game between the two of them, they each get at least 10 then ride the hot hand.

Cito Pelon · 10-02-2005, 06:21 PM

Den o-line is firing out, attacking, taking the battle beyond the LOS. They should be proud of themselves.

Willynowei · 10-02-2005, 06:23 PM

Shanahan doesnt like 2 headed running attacks, I'm pretty sure that we'll either see Anderson or Bell or perhaps Dayne carrying the ball in a few weeks, but not all three splitting time.

Cito Pelon · 10-02-2005, 06:24 PM

And I should mention the WR's and TE's. I don't think you can get 220 and 190 yds rushing in back to back games without the TE's and WR's engaging and maintaining blocks.

Rohirrim · 10-02-2005, 06:26 PM

Kudos to Shanny for staying patient, and staying with the run. Early on, I thought he might get a little uncomfortable and start passing more, but no, he kept pounding until it paid off. That's a coach telling his Oline how much faith he has in them. Paid off big time.

elsid13 · 10-02-2005, 06:59 PM

Running to the edge and rotating the backs is going to help this team alot. The fact that we rushed the ball 38 time says a lot about this team.

Drek · 10-02-2005, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willynowei

Shanahan doesnt like 2 headed running attacks, I'm pretty sure that we'll either see Anderson or Bell or perhaps Dayne carrying the ball in a few weeks, but not all three splitting time.

Mike doesn't like two headed rushing attacks because he thinks it doesn't let one RB really take the job on his shoulders and find his rhythm. If we can keep Bell and Anderson both over 10 carries a game I don't think thats as much a concern. I don't think we need Dayne short of an injury, but getting Anderson and Bell both on the field often is a GOOD thing for this team.

Rock Chalk · 10-02-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drek

Mike doesn't like two headed rushing attacks because he thinks it doesn't let one RB really take the job on his shoulders and find his rhythm. If we can keep Bell and Anderson both over 10 carries a game I don't think thats as much a concern. I don't think we need Dayne short of an injury, but getting Anderson and Bell both on the field often is a GOOD thing for this team.

If we run the ball 38 times a game, there are plenty of carries to get both backs into a rhythm.

Give MA the first 20 totes of the rock.

Let him wear them down.

Then give the next 18 carries to Bell, and completely deflate any hope the defense had left.

Drek · 10-02-2005, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlecRaenos

If we run the ball 38 times a game, there are plenty of carries to get both backs into a rhythm.

Give MA the first 20 totes of the rock.

Let him wear them down.

Then give the next 18 carries to Bell, and completely deflate any hope the defense had left.

Something along those lines, yeah, but 38 carries is a lot to bet on, I'd say more like 30 at least per week. Start with MA, use him early on because he's clearly a key to asserting the passing game, then let Bell open it up after we get a little momentum. Then after they both get 5-10 carries see who's looking the best and ride the hot hand.

Crazy, Dayne might have what it takes to be a 1,000 yard rusher in our system but he can't get on the field.

Kaylore · 10-02-2005, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Slap-

That 17 play, nine minute 15 second drive in the second quarter just killed their defense. They stopped trying to dictate after that series. From there on out, they were just hanging on for dear life.

Nine passes, and eight runs on that drive, and we kept them off balance throughout. I really think Kubiak deserves a game ball today.

That was huge. You could tell that demoralized them. They tried to come back a little bit in the third, but we held and then they gave up.

TheChamp24 · 10-02-2005, 07:24 PM

I'm still liking what little I'm seeing in Bell so far this year. He has that extra gear explosion that Mike doesn't. Remember that 20 yard run late in the game by Mikey that he got tackled at the 20? I say Tatum Bell takes that to the house. But, right now, Mike has done nothing to lose the job. Bell hasn't done anything enough to win the job. Hopefully we keep Bell at #2 RB right now because he has talent that Mike and Ron don't, and thats speed and explosiveness.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 10-02-2005, 08:27 PM

Bell did a nice job running the ball today, but remember early in the game he dropped a pass and missed a block that resulted in a sack. He has to get better in those two areas before he deserves to start.

Rock Chalk · 10-02-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guy

Bell did a nice job running the ball today, but remember early in the game he dropped a pass and missed a block that resulted in a sack. He has to get better in those two areas before he deserves to start.

Agreed, but his usage currently is acceptable for his role. When he does those two things better, he will be starting.

REB · 10-02-2005, 08:45 PM

It looked to me a couple of times like Bell got tripped up by his own shadow. I know it was wet so... But I do think he has the explosion that we're gonna need and he'll improve with a little more experience. No worries here.

REB

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10-02-2005, 05:03 PM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,708 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	188 Rushing Yards Didn't they say that Jacksonville had one of the better rushing defenses in the league? Mike Anderson: 23 Attempts 115 Yards 0 TDs Long: 22 Yards Average: 5 ypc Tatum Bell 15 Attempts 60 yards 0 TDs Long: 12 Yards Average: 4 ypc Charlie Adams 1 attempt 13 Yards Ron Dayne 2 attempts 3 yards Jake Plummer 3 attempts -3 yards

10-02-2005, 08:45 PM	#24
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	It looked to me a couple of times like Bell got tripped up by his own shadow. I know it was wet so... But I do think he has the explosion that we're gonna need and he'll improve with a little more experience. No worries here. REB 1-2-3-!!!!!!!

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Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,209 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	Den o-line is firing out, attacking, taking the battle beyond the LOS. They should be proud of themselves.

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Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Bell did a nice job running the ball today, but remember early in the game he dropped a pass and missed a block that resulted in a sack. He has to get better in those two areas before he deserves to start.