Best Running Backs Available - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 03-11-2006, 09:10 PM

As of 11:08 pm 3-11-06

The Edge
Jamal Lewis
Micheal Bennett
Najeh Davenport (injury)
Maurice Morris

RW34 (if he is cleared)

Edge is in AZ right now

Bennett could be interesting. But the Ravens may look at him also.

Jamal could be goign back to the Ravens. Maybe not.

Davenport

RW34 If it isn't one herb it's another herb! Smoking them damn tweeds.

Maurice Morris Very interesting Low miles, been in a west coast system. Could be a steal.

Any thought's?

Clockwork Orange · 03-11-2006, 09:12 PM

Still my first choice.

baja · 03-11-2006, 09:13 PM

I'd like to see what Dayne can do given a chance.

Lestat · 03-11-2006, 09:22 PM

i want Edge but he'll cost too much, Lewis is good but i'd prefer Williams to him for the scheme Denver runs, Morris is a potential steal & would also improve special teams

value wise Morris would be the best(unless Lewis comes in incentive laden cheap)
so i'd want him or a rookie runner

DBroncos4life · 03-11-2006, 09:24 PM

Williams for me.

Eli_Cash · 03-11-2006, 09:25 PM

What is the cost differential between signing a FA or what we would spend on a back taken with the #22 or #29?

I don't want to add another back unless he can catch the ball fluidly out of the backfield.

Jamal doesn't help us there.

Edge is probably looking for more $ than our budget.

It sounds like the draft would be the wisest way to spend our $ and get a back that fits our needs.

Maroney or White look good.

Otherwise, value hunt for M. Bell, J. Addai, or A. Hall

Ratboy · 03-11-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Still my first choice.

White or(and) Bell is what i want.

Lestat · 03-11-2006, 09:47 PM

#22 or #29 would be cheaper than dipping into FA, cause you can generally get away with loading more incentives in a rookie contract than a vet

plus you have to bring in a vet you think is better than Dayne/Bell or on par with them(that's atleast 2-4 mil per year)

i'd say the difference would be 2-3 mil between a draft pick & a FA(depending on the FA)

sirhcyennek81 · 03-11-2006, 09:50 PM

Our run game won't be a problem, be it Calhoun from Wisconsin or Dayne. I think Denver might try to get a bigger back for running late in the year. JMO

Bronco9798 · 03-11-2006, 09:50 PM

The East Valley Tribune reports the Cards are hosting free agent RB Edgerrin James, although his visit will continue into Sunday. The team is pushing hard to get a deal done with James before he leaves town. HC Dennis Green said he was “hopeful” the two sides could come to a deal. While the franchise and James are in the same ballpark in terms of money, Green said, “it’s a big ballpark.” “Out in outfield, there’s a lot of room between the centerfielder and the rightfielder,” Green said, continuing the anology. “You just hope you can close it.”

clint7 · 03-11-2006, 09:58 PM

If Edge joins the Cards, the Seahawks might actually have to play someone decent twice a year in its division.

sirhcyennek81 · 03-11-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by clint7

If Edge joins the Cards, the Seahawks might actually have to play someone decent twice a year in its division.

Scary stat. Cardinals were 8th overall on offense and defense. Solid QB play and a run game could actually help them out there. I dont see the Rams or the 49ers being much of a factor.

Rocket 7 · 03-11-2006, 10:05 PM

third round

Jason in LA · 03-11-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli_Cash

What is the cost differential between signing a FA or what we would spend on a back taken with the #22 or #29?

I don't want to add another back unless he can catch the ball fluidly out of the backfield.

Jamal doesn't help us there.

Edge is probably looking for more $ than our budget.

It sounds like the draft would be the wisest way to spend our $ and get a back that fits our needs.

Maroney or White look good.

Otherwise, value hunt for M. Bell, J. Addai, or A. Hall

The Broncos have rarely had a back that was really effective as a pass catcher. None under Shanahan.

halfcreek · 03-11-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dipsomaniac

third round

I could see DonTrell in orange and blue. What round is he projected to go in?

Rocket 7 · 03-11-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by halfcreek

I could see DonTrell in orange and blue. What round is he projected to go in?

I don't read the experts but I can't see him going longer than the fourth round. He blew out his knee two years ago so that will drop him a round or two.There are things you can't teach but he has it. Vision, the ability to cut,awareness.

WABronco · 03-11-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Still my first choice.

Us Denver fans should really keep on top of where the top RB's are going. I'm praying that Edge goes to 'Zona and Jamal resigns in Baltimore. That leaves two less suitors for LenDale or DeAngelo.

One team who might take an RB before us though is New England...

DBroncos4life · 03-11-2006, 11:06 PM

This is just my thought on the RB spot. It seems to me that the league is filling up with talented RBs. You don't see the career ending injuries as much and RBs are being productive even at the age of 30. Sure there are teams that still could use a RB but some pretty good RBs are sliding this year and it should be worse next year.

yavoon · 03-11-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

This is just my thought on the RB spot. It seems to me that the league is filling up with talented RBs. You don't see the career ending injuries as much and RBs are being productive even at the age of 30. Sure there are teams that still could use a RB but some pretty good RBs are sliding this year and it should be worse next year.

yah I'm not worried about our rbs so much. drafting an ol could be nice tho!

=DD

Lestat · 03-11-2006, 11:47 PM

an OL for what? the OL is fine if Foster stays healthy

WR,S,TE & DL is what Denver needs OL can be taken care of in the usual 5th-7th round project(well Carlisle should be a backup but i can live with him if it means Denver gets a young stud DL in the draft)

yavoon · 03-11-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

an OL for what? the OL is fine if Foster stays healthy

WR,S,TE & DL is what Denver needs OL can be taken care of in the usual 5th-7th round project(well Carlisle should be a backup but i can live with him if it means Denver gets a young stud DL in the draft)

draft talent over need.

Play2win · 03-12-2006, 12:27 AM

Deangelo Williams...

Atlas · 03-12-2006, 12:59 AM

Ricky Williams is the best RB whether he can get and stay eligible is anbother question altogether.

Rausch · 03-12-2006, 01:10 AM

Not only is James head and shoulders above anyone else I wouldn't want any of the rest for free as a back up...

Lestat · 03-12-2006, 01:20 AM

aside from Mangold & Scott most of the pimp OL will likely be gone by pick #22

Broncos can't draft talent over need unless it's a LB,RB or CB
too many holes in places & too little 1st round talent to dip into other wise
the depth at WR is the only real area where one could say ok if so & so is gone it's a reach for the 1st round.

Bing,Simpson,Hali,Lawson,Pope,Lewis,Byrd,Sims,Bunk ley would be better fits than taking an OL, granted if it's someone like Mangold who could be a future stud C or G then it's worth it but taking any other position along the OL in the 1st is a reach(scott is likely only other OL unless Giles impresses scouts like nuts later on)

03-11-2006, 09:10 PM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Best Running Backs Available As of 11:08 pm 3-11-06 The Edge Jamal Lewis Micheal Bennett Najeh Davenport (injury) Maurice Morris RW34 (if he is cleared) Edge is in AZ right now Bennett could be interesting. But the Ravens may look at him also. Jamal could be goign back to the Ravens. Maybe not. Davenport RW34 If it isn't one herb it's another herb! Smoking them damn tweeds. Maurice Morris Very interesting Low miles, been in a west coast system. Could be a steal. Any thought's?

03-11-2006, 10:05 PM	#13
Rocket 7 Formerly known as Dipso Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 4,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Smith 70	third round Attached Images

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03-11-2006, 09:12 PM	#2
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Still my first choice.

03-11-2006, 09:13 PM	#3
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,921 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	I'd like to see what Dayne can do given a chance.

03-11-2006, 09:22 PM	#4
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,170	i want Edge but he'll cost too much, Lewis is good but i'd prefer Williams to him for the scheme Denver runs, Morris is a potential steal & would also improve special teams value wise Morris would be the best(unless Lewis comes in incentive laden cheap) so i'd want him or a rookie runner

03-11-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,590	Williams for me.

03-11-2006, 09:25 PM	#6
Eli_Cash Deep Circus Boognish Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 206	What is the cost differential between signing a FA or what we would spend on a back taken with the #22 or #29? I don't want to add another back unless he can catch the ball fluidly out of the backfield. Jamal doesn't help us there. Edge is probably looking for more $ than our budget. It sounds like the draft would be the wisest way to spend our $ and get a back that fits our needs. Maroney or White look good. Otherwise, value hunt for M. Bell, J. Addai, or A. Hall

03-11-2006, 09:47 PM	#8
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,170	#22 or #29 would be cheaper than dipping into FA, cause you can generally get away with loading more incentives in a rookie contract than a vet plus you have to bring in a vet you think is better than Dayne/Bell or on par with them(that's atleast 2-4 mil per year) i'd say the difference would be 2-3 mil between a draft pick & a FA(depending on the FA)

03-11-2006, 09:50 PM	#9
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,681 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Our run game won't be a problem, be it Calhoun from Wisconsin or Dayne. I think Denver might try to get a bigger back for running late in the year. JMO

03-11-2006, 09:50 PM	#10
Bronco9798 Two Time World Champions Boom Goes The Dynamite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a Van Down By the River Posts: 2,353 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	The East Valley Tribune reports the Cards are hosting free agent RB Edgerrin James, although his visit will continue into Sunday. The team is pushing hard to get a deal done with James before he leaves town. HC Dennis Green said he was “hopeful” the two sides could come to a deal. While the franchise and James are in the same ballpark in terms of money, Green said, “it’s a big ballpark.” “Out in outfield, there’s a lot of room between the centerfielder and the rightfielder,” Green said, continuing the anology. “You just hope you can close it.”

03-11-2006, 09:58 PM	#11
clint7 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,046	If Edge joins the Cards, the Seahawks might actually have to play someone decent twice a year in its division.

03-11-2006, 11:06 PM	#18
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,590	This is just my thought on the RB spot. It seems to me that the league is filling up with talented RBs. You don't see the career ending injuries as much and RBs are being productive even at the age of 30. Sure there are teams that still could use a RB but some pretty good RBs are sliding this year and it should be worse next year.

03-11-2006, 11:47 PM	#20
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,170	an OL for what? the OL is fine if Foster stays healthy WR,S,TE & DL is what Denver needs OL can be taken care of in the usual 5th-7th round project(well Carlisle should be a backup but i can live with him if it means Denver gets a young stud DL in the draft)

03-12-2006, 12:27 AM	#22
Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,610 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	Deangelo Williams...

03-12-2006, 12:59 AM	#23
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Ricky Williams is the best RB whether he can get and stay eligible is anbother question altogether.

03-12-2006, 01:10 AM	#24
Rausch Ring of Famer Angry Drunken German... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 2,354	Not only is James head and shoulders above anyone else I wouldn't want any of the rest for free as a back up...

03-12-2006, 01:20 AM	#25
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,170	aside from Mangold & Scott most of the pimp OL will likely be gone by pick #22 Broncos can't draft talent over need unless it's a LB,RB or CB too many holes in places & too little 1st round talent to dip into other wise the depth at WR is the only real area where one could say ok if so & so is gone it's a reach for the 1st round. Bing,Simpson,Hali,Lawson,Pope,Lewis,Byrd,Sims,Bunk ley would be better fits than taking an OL, granted if it's someone like Mangold who could be a future stud C or G then it's worth it but taking any other position along the OL in the 1st is a reach(scott is likely only other OL unless Giles impresses scouts like nuts later on)