• zeeshan2 July 8

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  I know I have been starting a lot of threads on rookies; just want to invite discussion. 

  
  

  I also know Smitty likes him a lot(''Top 5 RB upside!'') and I know Mcgahee got released but anyone else worried about this news? FYI, I knew this was going to happen based on Fox's track record with RB's.

  
  

  The Broncos' website suggests the Denver backfield could be headed for a "running-back-by-committee situation."

  The team website calls the backfield race "relatively wide open," and notes coach John Fox's Carolina offenses often used committees, from Stephen Davis and DeShaun Foster to DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Montee Ball is the favorite for carries, but must show competence and consistency in pass pro to hold off Ronnie Hillman and Knowshon Moreno as the clear lead back.
• Wutthecrapman July 8

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  Its John Fox, I've been quietly fearing his for some time now but the hype would slash my throat if i opposed them. Coach Fox has limited the potential of numerous studs. Look at the names mentioned, any of them could have been a top 5 back if given the full load. You guys think he's just going to change his ways just simply because Montee Ball walks in? Those are 1st round talented RBs there. Don't tell me Balls is more talented (junkies). Its a dead end system that Fox can't get away from.
  

  
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• dunlap13 July 8

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  I believe once he gets his chance then he will show them why he should get all the touches.

  Peyton Manning
  
  Cj Spiller, Lamar Miller, Le'veon Bell, bernard pierce,Shane Vereen,
  BJGE, Johnathan Franklin, Ben Tate,
  
  Dez Bryant, Randall Cobb,Josh Gordon,
  TY Hilton, Alshon Jefferey, Chris Givens, Mike Williams
  
  Jared Cook, Jordan Reed
  
• popo24 July 8

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  Don't need another thread on this.. It has been beaten to death..

  
  
• Wutthecrapman July 8

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  popo24 said:

  Don't need another thread on this.. It has been beaten to death..

  
  
  And still the sheep don't friggin listen!!!!
  

  
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• haimez40 July 8

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  Yeah, most everybody has been saying this since day 1.  Jonathan Stewart 2.0.  I want to see Ball complete a year before I add him to any of my teams.  I'm pretty much hands off on this one.
  

  I don't trust Adam Schefter and neither should you!!!
• zeeshan2 July 8

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  popo24 said:

  Don't need another thread on this.. It has been beaten to death..

  
  
  My bad; just recent news seems to bring it up and it's a good discussion topic
• bmxholden1 July 8

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  Hillman is dynamic - he will force fox into getting carries - Sophomore breakout for the best athlete on their RB roster and a RBBC!
• popo24 July 8

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  zeeshan2 said:

  popo24 said:

  Don't need another thread on this.. It has been beaten to death..

  
  
  My bad; just recent news seems to bring it up and it's a good discussion topic

  
  
  That's fine it just always leads to a multiple page long pissing contest (i mean thread) :D

  
  
• Wutthecrapman July 8

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  It's early July, who cares If people are posting its generating action in the forum. Newbies come and think its a new topic and discuss. Its what keeps us alive in the off season.

  
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• fontaines July 8

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  Ball is scary to own because of Fox but Gio has his own issues, even though i like him, neither guy is guaranteed 250 touches year 1.

  
  

  I'll probably get thrashed for saying, but I could see Tavon Austin sliding into the #2 spot with a solid preseason in late august drafts.  Once he shows he can take an NFL hit and some of the RBs get buried on depth charts it could shake things up

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• zeeshan2 July 8

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  fontaines said:

  Ball is scary to own because of Fox but Gio has his own issues, even though i like him, neither guy is guaranteed 250 touches year 1.

  
  

  I'll probably get thrashed for saying, but I could see Tavon Austin sliding into the #2 spot with a solid preseason in late august drafts.  Once he shows he can take an NFL hit and some of the RBs get buried on depth charts it could shake things up

  
  
  So who's at the one spot?
• tmoney July 8

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  Camp doesn't open until the end of the month, anything being reported now is to sell headlines.
• Wutthecrapman July 8

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  ESPN Reports:

  
  

  ***Monte Ball to get at least 25 carries per game*** 

  
  

  Read all about it!  On the next July's edition of we got absolutely nothing concrete to tell you guys.

  
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• zeeshan2 July 8

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  Wutthecrapman said:

  ESPN Reports:

  
  

  ***Monte Ball to get at least 25 carries per game*** 

  
  

  Read all about it!  On the next July's edition of we got absolutely nothing concrete to tell you guys.

  
  
  Concidentally, ESPN is very very high on Montee Ball this year. They have him before Reggie Bush, Colin Kapernick, Darren Sproles, Lamar Miller, and Le'veon Bell and right behind David Wilson.
• fontaines July 8

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  Le'Veon Bell seems like more of a lock for 1.1 to me.

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• Whos_Ur_Doggie July 8

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  fontaines said:

  Le'Veon Bell seems like more of a lock for 1.1 to me.

  
  
  Love it when an agreement comes together.   ;)

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• zeeshan2 July 8

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  Whos_Ur_Doggie said:

  fontaines said:

  Le'Veon Bell seems like more of a lock for 1.1 to me.

  
  
  Love it when an agreement comes together.   ;)

  
  
  Same. Took him at 1.03 in my draft and I just know I got a STUD.
• popo24 July 8

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  Daniel Thomas 2.0 ;)

  
  
• HellAtlantic July 8

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  wow, Broncos could actually be a 4 man RBBC. this is completely insane. i'm fine with missing out on Ball, i'll let someone else take him.i'm not touching him:

  
  

  Jacob Hester could be Broncos' short-yardage back

  
  

  
  

  
  

  by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
  (03:39 pm ET) Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase said running back Jacob Hester could be used in short-yardage situations in 2013, according to NFL.com.
  

  "It should help our short-yardage, goal-line, four-minute packages," Gase said of Hester's hard-nosed running style. "It’s been a big point of emphasis this offseason to figure out how we get him on the field and use him a little more, whether he’s playing tailback, fullback, an F-tight end and H-back. We’re going to try to use him as many ways as possible."

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• HellAtlantic July 8

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  this is my new rookie ranking:

  
  

  1. Bell

  
  

  2. Gio

  
  

  3. Lacy

  
  

  4. Hopkins

  
  

  5. Austin

  
  

  6. Ball

  
  

  7. Patterson

  
  

  8. Eiffert

  
  

  9. Michael

  
  

  10. Lattimore

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates

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