Bye Bye Selvin... - The Orange Mane

ludo21 · 12-14-2008, 02:40 PM

Nice knowing ya.

Broncos_OTM · 12-14-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ludo21

Nice knowing ya.

wow this took its own thread. ..l.. lame

Bronco LB 59 · 12-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Selvin is only 1,713 yards away from a 2,000 yard season.

ludo21 · 12-14-2008, 02:43 PM

threads have been started for less.

Popps · 12-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Again, if the 2nd half of the KC game didn't tell you what losing Hillis was going to do to our offense, this first-half has.

We can't run on first down. Jay Cutler will have to run his one-man-show today, and he appears to be in mopey-mode early on... making dumb throws and throwing off his back foot. Hopefully he'll get it together and make a run in the 2nd half. We all know he can when he wants to.

Selvin Young is useless. Again, Hillis made our offense work... now it's broken. He's gone and we can't change that now, but Shanahan may be wanting to look elsewhere than the useless Selvin Young or marginal Tatum Bell at this point.

DomCasual · 12-14-2008, 02:44 PM

I don't think he's broken a single tackle all year.

So, good riddance.

Schism · 12-14-2008, 02:46 PM

Honestly never saw why anyone would think this guy is any good.

Guy can't break tackles, fall forward when he gets hit. The antithesis of what you really need at RB, namely a guy who consistently picks up positive yardage and can get the ball in the endzone.

He's basically a change of pace back who offers no home run threat whatsoever. 2 career TD's in the NFL.

Sounds fairly ****ing useless to me.

Popps · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

I don't think he's broken a single tackle all year.

So, good riddance.

Bingo.

Bronco LB 59 · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Popps

Selvin Young is useless. Again, Hillis made our offense work... now it's broken. He's gone and we can't change that now, but Shanahan may be wanting to look elsewhere than the useless Selvin Young or marginal Tatum Bell at this point.

Out of the three backs, Pope is running the best right now. Go with him. He's the hot hand.

Paladin · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

It is so freaking frustrating to lose all the RBs.

extralife · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

That wasn't even on Selvin because it was a terrible terrible TERRIBLE call. We had no business running those two plays at all. Not only do we run them, but we run a screen and a pitch out. On our own fifteen with thirty seconds left, we call two plays where the only impact they could possibly have on the final score of the game was negative. I was yelling at the screen long before we fumbeled it, and in fact said the only thing that could happen was a fumble right as Selvin got the ball. Completely retarded.

theAPAOps5 · 12-14-2008, 02:48 PM

Cooked Crack should be playing damnit

DomCasual · 12-14-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by extralife

That wasn't even on Selvin because it was a terrible terrible TERRIBLE call. We had no business running those two plays at all. Not only do we run them, but we run a screen and a pitch out. On our own fifteen with thirty seconds left, we call two plays where the only impact they could possibly have on the final score of the game was negative. I was yelling at the screen long before we fumbeled it, and in fact said the only thing that could happen was a fumble right as Selvin got the ball. Completely retarded.

Have to agree (although it was still on Selvin). We wait twenty seconds to call timeout on 4th down. Then we waste more time after the throw to Graham (at that point, we should have just let the clock run out). Then, we run a sweep to a guy who's averaging 2 yards a carry?

Dumb.

ludo21 · 12-14-2008, 02:50 PM

Ya the play call caused Selvin to fumble it.

We can still make a run if the defense can get 2 stops and the O is unstoppable.

Orange_Beard · 12-14-2008, 02:51 PM

What made it nice?

razorwire77 · 12-14-2008, 02:51 PM

I'm done with this kid. How long has he nursed this injury? He's missed two decent holes so far today, and tops it off with the fumble.

Seriously, no more Young, no more Cell phone salesman, No more Andre Hall, no more crap. Draft a durable back with decent vision and speed next year to compete/compliment Hillis and call it a day.

enjolras · 12-14-2008, 02:53 PM

That 3rd and 1 earlier in the half (that led to the field goal) tells you everything you need to know. With Hillis it's an easy first down, without him we're having to try quick screens and hope for the best.

Our running game has lost its punch and ability to gain tough yards. They're going to sit in cover-2 the entire game and bring the blitz.

DomCasual · 12-14-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by razorwire77

I'm done with this kid. How long has he nursed this injury? He's missed two decent holes so far today, and tops it off with the fumble.

Seriously, no more Young, no more Cell phone salesman, No more Andre Hall, no more crap. Draft a durable back with decent vision and speed next year to compete/compliment Hillis and call it a day.

Hillis is a durable back. That didn't keep him off the IR.

I would be against spending a high pick on a RB.

TheChamp24 · 12-14-2008, 02:55 PM

I was thinking the same thing after that fumble.
His career is OVER.

DomCasual · 12-14-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by enjolras

That 3rd and 1 earlier in the half (that led to the field goal) tells you everything you need to know. With Hillis it's an easy first down, without him we're having to try quick screens and hope for the best.

Our running game has lost its punch and ability to gain tough yards. They're going to sit in cover-2 the entire game and bring the blitz.

Dude, that guy got a solid grasp of Selvin's SHOELACE! You can't expect him to break a tackle like that!

Inkana7 · 12-14-2008, 02:55 PM

Give Pope the ball.

Popps · 12-14-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

Dude, that guy got a solid grasp of Selvin's SHOELACE! You can't expect him to break a tackle like that!

Well, it was the wind from his hand, but you're right... there's no reason to expect a back to run through that.

gyldenlove · 12-14-2008, 03:05 PM

Why the hell is he playing? he is slower than Hillis, he couldn't break out of a vicious stare and he seems to be reading his blocks about as well as Ray Charles would.

Holy crap, why aren't anybody cutting back?

Dukes · 12-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Hopefully he's locker is cleaned out by close of business Monday.

toad · 12-14-2008, 04:06 PM

Gotta love Selvin's heart but, at this point, he's Mike Bell Pt 2.

He went undrafted for a reason - at this point, and I'll admit that Hillis was the exception, I hope Shanny is seeing that his "plug and play" running system just isn't reliable any more.

I'm on the boat that we need to draft or bring in a workhorse, dependable back. And I'm not totally convinced Hillis is that person....but I think he's a better shot than Young, Bell, etc.

12-14-2008, 02:40 PM	#1
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12-14-2008, 02:43 PM	#3
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	Selvin is only 1,713 yards away from a 2,000 yard season.

12-14-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,792	Again, if the 2nd half of the KC game didn't tell you what losing Hillis was going to do to our offense, this first-half has. We can't run on first down. Jay Cutler will have to run his one-man-show today, and he appears to be in mopey-mode early on... making dumb throws and throwing off his back foot. Hopefully he'll get it together and make a run in the 2nd half. We all know he can when he wants to. Selvin Young is useless. Again, Hillis made our offense work... now it's broken. He's gone and we can't change that now, but Shanahan may be wanting to look elsewhere than the useless Selvin Young or marginal Tatum Bell at this point.

12-14-2008, 02:44 PM	#6
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,208 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	I don't think he's broken a single tackle all year. So, good riddance.

12-14-2008, 02:46 PM	#7
Schism Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,930 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Honestly never saw why anyone would think this guy is any good. Guy can't break tackles, fall forward when he gets hit. The antithesis of what you really need at RB, namely a guy who consistently picks up positive yardage and can get the ball in the endzone. He's basically a change of pace back who offers no home run threat whatsoever. 2 career TD's in the NFL. Sounds fairly ****ing useless to me.

12-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#10
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,152	It is so freaking frustrating to lose all the RBs.

12-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#11
extralife Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,987	That wasn't even on Selvin because it was a terrible terrible TERRIBLE call. We had no business running those two plays at all. Not only do we run them, but we run a screen and a pitch out. On our own fifteen with thirty seconds left, we call two plays where the only impact they could possibly have on the final score of the game was negative. I was yelling at the screen long before we fumbeled it, and in fact said the only thing that could happen was a fumble right as Selvin got the ball. Completely retarded.

12-14-2008, 02:48 PM	#12
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,131 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Cooked Crack should be playing damnit

12-14-2008, 02:50 PM	#14
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,973 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Ya the play call caused Selvin to fumble it. We can still make a run if the defense can get 2 stops and the O is unstoppable.

12-14-2008, 02:51 PM	#15
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	What made it nice?

12-14-2008, 02:51 PM	#16
razorwire77 Tapenade Swagga Splotchy Headed Assassin Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 3,311 Adopt-a-Bronco: Flash Thomas	I'm done with this kid. How long has he nursed this injury? He's missed two decent holes so far today, and tops it off with the fumble. Seriously, no more Young, no more Cell phone salesman, No more Andre Hall, no more crap. Draft a durable back with decent vision and speed next year to compete/compliment Hillis and call it a day.

12-14-2008, 02:53 PM	#17
enjolras Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,950	That 3rd and 1 earlier in the half (that led to the field goal) tells you everything you need to know. With Hillis it's an easy first down, without him we're having to try quick screens and hope for the best. Our running game has lost its punch and ability to gain tough yards. They're going to sit in cover-2 the entire game and bring the blitz.

12-14-2008, 02:55 PM	#19
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,904	I was thinking the same thing after that fumble. His career is OVER.

12-14-2008, 02:55 PM	#21
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Give Pope the ball.

12-14-2008, 03:05 PM	#23
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,134 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	Why the hell is he playing? he is slower than Hillis, he couldn't break out of a vicious stare and he seems to be reading his blocks about as well as Ray Charles would. Holy crap, why aren't anybody cutting back?

12-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#24
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,325	Hopefully he's locker is cleaned out by close of business Monday.

12-14-2008, 04:06 PM	#25
toad Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 657 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Clark	Gotta love Selvin's heart but, at this point, he's Mike Bell Pt 2. He went undrafted for a reason - at this point, and I'll admit that Hillis was the exception, I hope Shanny is seeing that his "plug and play" running system just isn't reliable any more. I'm on the boat that we need to draft or bring in a workhorse, dependable back. And I'm not totally convinced Hillis is that person....but I think he's a better shot than Young, Bell, etc.