Selvin Young doesn't want to be next discarded Broncos RB - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 08-21-2008, 02:07 AM

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...in-young_N.htm

ElwayMD · 08-21-2008, 02:21 AM

Having that pressure will either bring out the best in him or will make him fold. Here's hoping he steps up to the pressure being put on him.

Wes Mantooth · 08-21-2008, 06:42 AM

competition is a beautiful thing

Dendave · 08-21-2008, 07:31 AM

good for him

no-pseudo-fan · 08-21-2008, 07:37 AM

We will see, we need someone to step it up.

chrisp · 08-21-2008, 07:46 AM

I get the impression he may be thinking too much now he's the starter, expecting himself to do everything perfectly. What he needs to do is forget about that and go tooth-and-nail every play. I think if he stops trying to avoid mistakes and just trusts in his training and technique, we'll see the old Young from last year.

At this point, however, running offense is one of the bigger worries going into the season. I really wish Torain had not got injured....

azbroncfan · 08-21-2008, 11:06 AM

If he rushing yards match his prediction then he has no worries.

broncofan · 08-21-2008, 11:19 AM

.....so we went from a 2k yard rushing prediction to this?

sixtimeseight · 08-21-2008, 11:20 AM

That's nice, if he doesn't suck he won't be discarded. Easy as that.

stugotsII · 08-21-2008, 11:32 AM

I blame Shannahan and his love affair with grooming late round RB's.

Enough already. Next year, go get a Chris Wells or Moreno and be done with the endless running back experiment.

Inkana7 · 08-21-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by broncofan

.....so we went from a 2k yard rushing prediction to this?

It never was a prediction. It was a goal. I hate when people and the media get those two mixed up.

NaptownChief · 08-21-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stugotsII

I blame Shannahan and his love affair with grooming late round RB's.

Enough already. Next year, go get a Chris Wells or Moreno and be done with the endless running back experiment.

If you can get really good production from the position and not have to pay hardly anything for it then why not?

IMHO paying top dollar for RB's should be reserved for true difference makers like Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson types. Guys that can do things that no others can do. Guys that can still perform at a high level even if the team around them isn't any good.

Most other RB's with NFL talent look good in a good system and bad in a bad system but are generally easy to replace.

NaptownChief · 08-21-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

It never was a prediction. It was a goal. I hate when people and the media get those two mixed up.

Yes, but does he predict he will meet his goal?

Inkana7 · 08-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Bo Jackson was never a difference maker.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

NaptownChief · 08-21-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

Bo Jackson was never a difference maker.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

He didn't play long but when he did play he was a difference maker. I don't know if the record still stands but in the very few games he played he set the NFL record for most 50+ yard run. If you think that isn't making a difference then you don't know football.

Irish Stout · 08-21-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NaptownChief

If you can get really good production from the position and not have to pay hardly anything for it then why not?

IMHO paying top dollar for RB's should be reserved for true difference makers like Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson types. Guys that can do things that no others can do. Guys that can still perform at a high level even if the team around them isn't any good.

Most other RB's with NFL talent look good in a good system and bad in a bad system but are generally easy to replace.

Absolutely 100% agree with this. Look at Clinton Portis in Washington where he was still good, but not as good as he was while here. There are so many expandable and interchangeable running backs on the market right now, its unbelievable. LT and Petersen may be the only top tier running backs this season that could make the big plays no matter where they were.

Inkana7 · 08-21-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NaptownChief

He didn't play long but when he did play he was a difference maker. I don't know if the record still stands but in the very few games he played he set the NFL record for most 50+ yard run. If you think that isn't making a difference then you don't know football.

The most TDs he ever had in a season was 7. He never cracked 1,000 yards and could never stay healthy.

NaptownChief · 08-21-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

The most TDs he ever had in a season was 7. He never cracked 1,000 yards and could never stay healthy.

He never played in more than 11 games. And despite never going to training camp because of baseball he still came out and averaged 5.5, 5.6 and 6.8 yards per carry in 3 of his 4 NFL seasons. He also had runs of 88 yards or longer in 3 out of those 4 seasons.

As for injuries I don't ever remember him struggling to stay healthy....If memory serves me correctly he was fine pretty much right up until he blew out his hip against the Bungals.

His time on the field was little, he never put much effort into being a blocker but with the ball in his hands he was able to run through and around defenders at a level that has only been matched by Jim Brown.

Smiling Assassin27 · 08-21-2008, 02:31 PM

Running in this system is about quick decisions, getting to the second level on your feet, and finishing every run. Young is getting better at this but still seems a bit fragile and needs work on finishing runs by delivering blows rather than just absorbing them.

Atlas · 08-21-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

Bo Jackson was never a difference maker.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

uhhh... no.

He played on a ****ty Raider team but he was awesome. I have a 1987 game where He ran over Mike Harden for a 50 yard TD. Denver ended up winning that game, but that was the best run I have ever seen.

BroncsRule · 08-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaptownChief

If you can get really good production from the position and not have to pay hardly anything for it then why not?

IMHO paying top dollar for RB's should be reserved for true difference makers like Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson types. Guys that can do things that no others can do. Guys that can still perform at a high level even if the team around them isn't any good.

Most other RB's with NFL talent look good in a good system and bad in a bad system but are generally easy to replace.

Also, it really, really sucks when your $50m running back tears up his knee, and 1/4 of your whole cap allowance is sitting on the bench wearing a baseball cap.

In the modern game, where RB is the most dangerous position, far better to have a stable of youngun's making <$2m. If one goes down, plug in the next.

Brutal. Especially hard on those poor FF dweebs. But that's the best way to go these days.

BMF Bronco · 08-21-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

uhhh... no.

He played on a ****ty Raider team but he was awesome. I have a 1987 game where He ran over Mike Harden for a 50 yard TD. Denver ended up winning that game, but that was the best run I have ever seen.

I remember that game, hardin got murdered! Lest you forget the Boz getting owned by Bo!

Bob · 08-21-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

Bo Jackson was never a difference maker.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

Well, for the three games he played in his prime he was fun to watch...

Watching him steamroll over the Boz was enjoyable.

TheChamp24 · 08-21-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

Bo Jackson was never a difference maker.

One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

The most TDs he ever had in a season was 7. He never cracked 1,000 yards and could never stay healthy.

How old are you, 12? Bo was a freakin beast. He missed a month or two of football because of baseball, and still kicked ass. I mean, a career yards per carry of 5.4, and don't forget he was SPLITTING carries with Marcus Allen during this time.
He didn't have injury issues until that hip injury that wrecked his career.
If he didn't have that injury, he would've probably been a HOFer in both baseball and football.

Rock Chalk · 08-22-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaptownChief

He didn't play long but when he did play he was a difference maker. I don't know if the record still stands but in the very few games he played he set the NFL record for most 50+ yard run. If you think that isn't making a difference then you don't know football.

Hate to agree with Chef fan over Bronco fan here but I watched Bo knocked Dennis Smith clean the **** out. I watched him take over game after game. I watched Bo do things I didnt think were possible against equally frightening men.

Bo was most definately a difference maker. Right until some Bronco ended his career.

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08-21-2008, 02:21 AM	#2
ElwayMD It Stinks! Meet the New Boss... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,509 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sammy Winder	Having that pressure will either bring out the best in him or will make him fold. Here's hoping he steps up to the pressure being put on him.

08-21-2008, 06:42 AM	#3
Wes Mantooth Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,453	competition is a beautiful thing

08-21-2008, 07:31 AM	#4
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	good for him

08-21-2008, 07:37 AM	#5
no-pseudo-fan True Orange & Blue Follow me... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: EPT Posts: 2,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Hidalgo	We will see, we need someone to step it up.

08-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#6
chrisp Friend of the unsung Not into the football......yet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London UK Posts: 1,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Danny Trevathan	I get the impression he may be thinking too much now he's the starter, expecting himself to do everything perfectly. What he needs to do is forget about that and go tooth-and-nail every play. I think if he stops trying to avoid mistakes and just trusts in his training and technique, we'll see the old Young from last year. At this point, however, running offense is one of the bigger worries going into the season. I really wish Torain had not got injured....

08-21-2008, 11:06 AM	#7
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	If he rushing yards match his prediction then he has no worries.

08-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#8
broncofan Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philly PA Posts: 886	.....so we went from a 2k yard rushing prediction to this?

08-21-2008, 11:20 AM	#9
sixtimeseight Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,872	That's nice, if he doesn't suck he won't be discarded. Easy as that.

08-21-2008, 11:32 AM	#10
stugotsII Al Davis is gay Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 711	I blame Shannahan and his love affair with grooming late round RB's. Enough already. Next year, go get a Chris Wells or Moreno and be done with the endless running back experiment.

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Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,231 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Bo Jackson was never a difference maker. One of the most overrated players in NFL history, IMO.

08-21-2008, 02:31 PM	#19
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,970 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Running in this system is about quick decisions, getting to the second level on your feet, and finishing every run. Young is getting better at this but still seems a bit fragile and needs work on finishing runs by delivering blows rather than just absorbing them.