Tatum Bell....trade bait?

[Traveler]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3550393

Denver is in the market for a tailback this year. Starting tailback Mike Anderson turns 33 in September and is facing a contract negotiation. If Anderson does not return, it leaves third-year pro Tatum Bell and free agent Ron Dayne, who will get a shot at significant playing time. The Broncos are working to retain Dayne, a former Heisman Trophy winner. Depending on what happens, Tatum Bell could be a trade candidate.

[Drek]

He was a mid second round pick correct? If so I'd like to recoup at least that value out of him. He's still young, hasn't been overworked, and is on a good contract. Don't see anyone giving a second for him though, and I wouldn't want to settle for anything less.

[Orange_Beard]

Originally Posted by Drek

He was a mid second round pick correct? If so I'd like to recoup at least that value out of him. He's still young, hasn't been overworked, and is on a good contract. Don't see anyone giving a second for him though, and I wouldn't want to settle for anything less.

2nd round pick

[eddie mac]

This is just Williamson firing darts blindfolded again.

Tatum Bell will have very little trade value in a market flooded with decent RB's who've proved a lot more than him and anyway why would Denver trade it's cheapest running back on the roster in a season when they are going to be very tight to the salary cap again?

[Requiem]

Bingo. Bell will still be on the team, but I wouldn't be surprised for Mike Bell to be a Bronco next season.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Bingo. Bell will still be on the team, but I wouldn't be surprised for Mike Bell to be a Bronco next season.

Any info on Mike Bell?

[Requiem]

Yeah, here's what I think.

Bell (MIKE) is a big runner, who is all around solid. Has has good instincts, vision and shows a lot of patiencerunning the ball. Physical and man enough to pound it successfully between the tackles and is a solid receiver out of the backfield and is a fairly good pass blocker.

Downside is he lacks elite timed speed, but I think he ran in the 4.5 range at the combine, but we all know Davis ran slow but was awesome for us. Doesn't have that many dazzling moves, a N/S type of guy who isn't going to juke defenders out of he shoes. Other than that, nothing else is a big weakness. Probably will be a late third to fourth round pick.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Yeah, here's what I think.

Bell (MIKE) is a big runner, who is all around solid. Has has good instincts, vision and shows a lot of patiencerunning the ball. Physical and man enough to pound it successfully between the tackles and is a solid receiver out of the backfield and is a fairly good pass blocker.

Downside is he lacks elite timed speed, but I think he ran in the 4.5 range at the combine, but we all know Davis ran slow but was awesome for us. Doesn't have that many dazzling moves, a N/S type of guy who isn't going to juke defenders out of he shoes. Other than that, nothing else is a big weakness. Probably will be a late third to fourth round pick.

Not making comparisons but that description almost mirrors TD's when he was coming out.

[broncsyanks]

tatum is awesome i see the potential i hope we can keep him. trade anderson if necessary

[ludo21]

Bell will get another shot this offseason. I still believe in him.

Mike Bell would be great, i like him a lot, one of my fav's in this years draft.

[toad]

I think Tatum will be back next year. He simply has very low value in an overstaturated RB market this year (FAs and the draft).

Maybe he'll come around....perhaps his "vision" will develop and we know he has the speed.

[Fusionfrontman]

If we keep Tatum, Anderson..and then get this Mike Bell guy. We're gonna have a very confusing RB situation.
Bell with the handoff..wait no..its Mike..or is it both of them? AAAAAAAHHHRRRG

[Liquid Courage]

Can't we just teach Tatum how to block? And is anyone concerned that Mike Bell got a lot of touches in college? He seemed to break down last year; though I've gotta say that I love guys that flat out lobby to get drafted to God's country!!

[maven]

Tater is playing on a cheap contract. Keep him. Let Mike go. Re-sign Dayne. Draft a running back or pick one up via free agency.

[yavoon]

just keep our running backs

[BroncoBuff]

NO ... we have to include Tatum in the Texans deal to aquire Reggie Bush.

What were you guys thinking?

[Popps]

They're showing the combine on NFL Network.

Mario Williams looks like an absolute beast. What would we have to do to get this guy?

How about both first rounders and Tatum?

Dude is going to be an absolute terror.

[Rausch]

I think Devner would be smart to trade Bell while his value is high.

I know I don't want to see a MA@FB/Dayne@HB backfield. Could be every bit as good as the Hodge/Foster Pitt had or the Iron Head Hayword/Metcalf combo in Atlanta years ago.

Would be smart to sign a guy cheap or spend a 5th-7th on a HB for depth, but I think you'd roll...

[ludo21]

Originally Posted by Popps

They're showing the combine on NFL Network.

Mario Williams looks like an absolute beast. What would we have to do to get this guy?

How about both first rounders and Tatum?

Dude is going to be an absolute terror.

he is what we need.

Forget about Tatum there tho, both firsts imo would get us to 6, and the niners do need more depth.

[ozomulsion]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I think Devner would be smart to trade Bell while his value is high.

I know I don't want to see a MA@FB/Dayne@HB backfield. Could be every bit as good as the Hodge/Foster Pitt had or the Iron Head Hayword/Metcalf combo in Atlanta years ago.

Would be smart to sign a guy cheap or spend a 5th-7th on a HB for depth, but I think you'd roll...

[WABronco]

Originally Posted by ozomulsion

Yea, his value is up there, ain't it?

[ozomulsion]

Originally Posted by WABronco

Yea, his value is up there, ain't it?

Yeah and aparently Ron Dayne is at least slightly like Iron Head Heyward . Let's trade our cheapest running back who happens to to have a career YPC of over five.

[TheManeMan]

I cant believe that Bill W. and others want to get rid of Bell so easy...The guy is still a youngin...with great speed and like my homey ozo said...his YPC is over 5...a more experienced Bell is going to be sick to watch...Denver doesnt need to worry about the RB position...there are other Needs that need to be filled...

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by ozomulsion

Yeah and aparently Ron Dayne is at least slightly like Iron Head Heyward . Let's trade our cheapest running back who happens to to have a career YPC of over five.

Inded.

Of course, LJ's YPC were insane as well until he became the fll time starter.

And excuse me if Bell's size makes me question him as a full time starter.

Dayne also had a good year and he's more a fit for your style of play. Late in a game Dayne would maul a defense, and with MA as a legit threat to run or catch the ball on any play...

[Atlas]

Originally Posted by eddie mac

This is just Williamson firing darts blindfolded again.

Tatum Bell will have very little trade value in a market flooded with decent RB's who've proved a lot more than him and anyway why would Denver trade it's cheapest running back on the roster in a season when they are going to be very tight to the salary cap again?

Bell averaged over 6 yards a carry. I think unless Shanny thinks that he just can't cut it that there is no way they'll trade him. He is the least expensive RB of the three Denver considers starter material.