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Lundy??????????

tboned2k6 said:
Could this guy carry the load if DD can't perform?
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Kubiak doesn't use just 1 rusher in his scheme like Caper's did--instead, he rotates his backs to keep them fresh throughout the game==Denver had 2 1000 yd rushers last year. With less work load (inc rec), DD could stay healthier in this system-no more 'play till you drop.'
 
I think he can. That Denver system tends to produce stars out of late round guys. My money is on Lundy.
 
tsip said:
DD could stay healthier in this system-no more 'play till you drop.'
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To bad it didn't happen a year or two earlier. I feel for DD that he has been beat up so bad so early in his career.
 
tsip said:
Kubiak doesn't use just 1 rusher in his scheme like Caper's did--instead, he rotates his backs to keep them fresh throughout the game==Denver had 2 1000 yd rushers last year. With less work load (inc rec), DD could stay healthier in this system-no more 'play till you drop.'
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That is more a function of the players Denver had last year and injuries than a consistant theme. The carries are generally heavily lopsided in favor of one player--ex. 2000 Anderson 297, Davis 78; 2002 Portis 273, Anderson 84; 2003 Portis 290 carries, Griffen 94; 2004 Droughns 275 carries, Bell 75.
 
infantrycak said:
That is more a function of the players Denver had last year and injuries than a consistant theme. The carries are generally heavily lopsided in favor of one player--ex. 2000 Anderson 297, Davis 78; 2002 Portis 273, Anderson 84; 2003 Portis 290 carries, Griffen 94; 2004 Droughns 275 carries, Bell 75.
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Exactly.

I think Denver has preferred to have 1 main back but they've been so good at picking (or training) RB's that when one goes down, they've immediately got a replacement who does just as well. Like shark's teeth.
 
edo783 said:
To bad it didn't happen a year or two earlier. I feel for DD that he has been beat up so bad so early in his career.
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Don't feel too bad because he did get a good bump from his rookie contract before the 2005 season.

But, that contract could bring his release sooner if he is unable to perform to the level comenserate with his pay.
 
Lundy definitely has a nose for the opening. When he returned the kick he surprised the Chiefs announcers by finding a crease and gaining yards. He seemed to find a good hole most of the times he had the ball. Was it a coincidence that he had better holes than Smith? I think not.
 
I think the sooner we forget about DD, the better. He's damaged goods.

Hey, look at the bright side. No more of those dump-offs to DD any more. Time to turn the page.
 
Marcus said:
I think the sooner we forget about DD, the better. He's damaged goods.

Hey, look at the bright side. No more of those dump-offs to DD any more. Time to turn the page.
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Thats harsh man, but I see what you are saying. DD should not be used as the crutch anymore.
 
I think we should see how DD does on the field before we just write him off


I am excited about Lundy though he looks like he has great vision.
 
Carr Bomb said:
I think we should see how DD does on the field before we just write him off.
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That's just it. I don't think he's ever going to take the field again . . . not this season at least.
 
Marcus said:
Hey, look at the bright side. No more of those dump-offs to DD any more.
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Get used to seeing the dark side then--this system will have plenty of dumps to the RB's as well. 6 of Sage's 18 attempts were to RB's.
 
Marcus said:
That's just it. I don't think he's ever going to take the field again . . . not this season at least.
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I think he'll play this season. I think DD just doesn't want to go through all the riggers of camp and wants to save himself ware ant tare. I think he's just being catious with his knee and wants to bring it along slowly
 
Does anyone think there is some sort of a power struggle type issue here with DD saying I am the man I don't have to try out and Kubiak saying everyone can be replaced?
 
Hey if you count anything you get from DD as gravy from here on out then you have the right idea. We have a solid group of RBs without DD right now. That is a good thing.

If DD sees the field than we got a bonus. But unless DD get past the mental part of his injury, he is done.
 
Carr Bomb said:
I think he'll play this season. I think DD just doesn't want to go through all the riggers of camp and wants to save himself ware ant tare. I think he's just being catious with his knee and wants to bring it along slowly
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This is why I don't think he'll play this season. And I'll go further than that . . I think his career is over.
 
Marcus said:
This is why I don't think he'll play this season. And I'll go further than that . . I think his career is over.
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Wow. I hope the best for him. If this is true, I would not play if I were him. If it is true, I hope he does not play. I hate the thought of guys knowingly running their bodies into the ground. Don't get me wrong. I like to see them knock the tar out of each other. That's football. You workout for it. Ruining your body...no.
 
Marcus said:
I think the sooner we forget about DD, the better. He's damaged goods.

Hey, look at the bright side. No more of those dump-offs to DD any more. Time to turn the page.
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Real nice! I hope you appreciate what he has done so far for this team. I am confident that he will return and be a star.
 
jdog said:
Lundy definitely has a nose for the opening. When he returned the kick he surprised the Chiefs announcers by finding a crease and gaining yards. He seemed to find a good hole most of the times he had the ball. Was it a coincidence that he had better holes than Smith? I think not.
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It COULD'VE been coincidence. Smith started the game and the OL was a little out of synch. Lundy came in after the jitters and butterflies were gone. I still think Smith is cut after TC. Lundy looked very good.
 
Vinny said:
I don't know if this was posted already but it's an AP piece on Lundy...

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/state/15289347.htm
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Vinny, Thanks for the thread. I hadn't seen that article before, although I had read in a previous article awhile back about Lundy's personal life with all the hardships. It's good to see a young man with his head on right these days, especially a high profile pro-athlete. With all the bad news out there on other athletes it sure looks like Kubes and staff picked some good ones. Both on the field and off the field! :ok:
 
I can't wait to see Morency get a few reps. He should still be our most physically talented RB, I would like to see how he's handling the new system now.
 
Ok, we all know DD is a good back when he's healthy, but that's the key...he never seems to be healthy. I know Lundy will have to proove he's a durable back as well, but, in all honesty (This is MY OPINION) I've never truly been a DD fan...

With Smith and Lundy I in the backfield now, I truly think our running game can go to the next level.

I know there will be DD supporters flamin me, but, again this is my opinion and I'd like to see what everyone thinks as well.
 
Josey said:
Ok, we all know DD is a good back when he's healthy, but that's the key...he never seems to be healthy. I know Lundy will have to proove he's a durable back as well, but, in all honesty (This is MY OPINION) I've never truly been a DD fan...

With Smith and Lundy I in the backfield now, I truly think our running game can go to the next level.

I know there will be DD supporters flamin me, but, again this is my opinion and I'd like to see what everyone thinks as well.
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You forgetting about MOrrency?
 
Whoever survives camp looking the best will get the starts.

John McClain in one of his podcasts mentioned DD with the Eagles opener. Personally, I have a hard time seeing that unless he is able to start practicing.

Kubiak has mentioned DD, kinda in passing, being ready for game 4,5,6.


Lundy is a back that is similar in size to a number of successful Bronco backs in the past. So he has that going for him.

Check out this recent AP article about Lundy:

Link: Texans' rookie RB wants more than great preseason start
 
Josey said:
Ok, we all know DD is a good back when he's healthy, but that's the key...he never seems to be healthy. I know Lundy will have to proove he's a durable back as well, but, in all honesty (This is MY OPINION) I've never truly been a DD fan...

With Smith and Lundy I in the backfield now, I truly think our running game can go to the next level.

I know there will be DD supporters flamin me, but, again this is my opinion and I'd like to see what everyone thinks as well.
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Im not gonna rag you for your opinion because thats why this board is here. DD is my favorite player...I still think its wide open for our #2 back lets say morency rushes for a hundred yards or close to it sat. We would then think he was more suited. Its gonna be a good battle over the next 2-3 games. The best thing that can happen is every one of our backs look good out there. I see lundy or morency starting the season but i think DD gets his job back shortly thereafter.
 
I would love to have Lundy and Morency doing all the running in the first 6 weeks. That could only mean DD would be that much fresher at the end of the year. Remember the playoffs could add an extra 1-4 games to the end of the year. Having DD save his energy for later is not bad as long as he is practicing by week 3 or 4.
 
texflex513 said:
Im not gonna rag you for your opinion because thats why this board is here. DD is my favorite player...I still think its wide open for our #2 back lets say morency rushes for a hundred yards or close to it sat. We would then think he was more suited. Its gonna be a good battle over the next 2-3 games. The best thing that can happen is every one of our backs look good out there. I see lundy or morency starting the season but i think DD gets his job back shortly thereafter.
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If DD get's healthy and performs, then I will be a happy camper, who wouldn't love a backfield with all 4 of those guys healthy. But to me, he's so unreliable....it makes me nervouse...does that make sense...
 
rittenhouserobz said:
I would love to have Lundy and Morency doing all the running in the first 6 weeks. That could only mean DD would be that much fresher at the end of the year. Remember the playoffs could add an extra 1-4 games to the end of the year. Having DD save his energy for later is not bad as long as he is practicing by week 3 or 4.
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That's a VERY VERY good point....and once he gets into the lineup, lundy and M rest some...then (If the NFL Gods are smiling upon us) we'd have fresh legs for the playoffs from all the backs...
 
"Lundy??????????

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Could this guy carry the load if DD can't perform?"

I dunno but I hope they stop putting Smith in with first team. He's too slow to hit the hole.
 
kingh99 said:
"Lundy??????????

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Could this guy carry the load if DD can't perform?"

I dunno but I hope they stop putting Smith in with first team. He's too slow to hit the hole.
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That's the ?? mark...can he be durable as well. But I think all the backs, including David will be a lot more healthy this year w/the new OL....
 
Josey said:
If DD get's healthy and performs, then I will be a happy camper, who wouldn't love a backfield with all 4 of those guys healthy. But to me, he's so unreliable....it makes me nervouse...does that make sense...
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Makes perfect sense...Its how we all feel right now.:shades:
 
The one thing to remember is that if DD is not available, none of these guys are going to carry the load.

It Will Be A RB By Committee.

That probably would be the best things for the rooks at this point in their career as they get acclimaited to the NFL game and create a competition within the games.

If DD can go we will work him and hopefully we get him in his best form.
 
I think he is a lock to make the team. I just heard Vandercarr just say he was starting this week. Can anyone confirm? I wasn't listening well.
 
Vinny said:
I think he is a lock to make the team. I just heard Vandercarr just say he was starting this week. Can anyone confirm? I wasn't listening well.
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yeah, i heard it too along with greenwood and orr starting as OLB's?
 
aj. said:
Lundy starting at RB. Spencer starting at LT. (is what I heard loud and clear)
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Hmmmm. Interesting. Should be an interesting test given the blitzes that will be coming.

I'm a guessing that Reliant Energy was smart in only featuring 4 offensive linemen in their commercials.
 
The training camp quotes from Kubiak today state that the RB order against the Rams will be Lundy, Morency, and Rhodes.
 
aj. said:
Lundy starting at RB. Spencer starting at LT. (is what I heard loud and clear)
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And at RT? Given that Wand had a lot of reps at RT last night, I'm assuming that Wand is at RT due to Weigert not being there and Kubiak is checking various combinations, as he is on the d-line. I'm sure to others this is a sure sign that Spencer is our starter from here on out.

It's a nice chance for Spencer to play against first string. This is going to be a fun game to watch.


Does anyone think this might be indicative of the coaches being worried about Weigert's availibility for the regular season?
 
I've heard from multiple very secret sources that Domanick Davis is heading to Tennessee for Lendale White. "Texans need Lendale White." Lundy is now the new starter of the team while White will be the backup. Vince Young is very angry because of what is happening.
 
Runner said:
Does anyone think this might be indicative of the coaches being worried about Weigert's availibility for the regular season?
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I don't think it's indicative of Weigert's availability per se, but you can almost count on Weigert and Flanagan missing some games this year so practicing Plan B when it doesn't count is good planning as far as I'm concerned.

I saw Weigert out there last night and he was dressed but just didn't participate like some of the other vets.
 
aj. said:
I don't think it's indicative of Weigert's availability per se, but you can almost count on Weigert and Flanagan missing some games this year so practicing Plan B when it doesn't count is good planning as far as I'm concerned.

I saw Weigert out there last night and he was dressed but just didn't participate like some of the other vets.
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Good. We need to start the season with a full rack of o-lineman.

I'm also assuming Weigert misses time at some point during the year, but I think we have that covered with depth. I am more concerned what we do if Flanagan goes down, which also wouldn't be too surprising.

I think we can handle one guard injury too, the way Weary has looked. Either he or McKinney will be a good back-up. Wouldn't it be something if Weary ended up starting?
 
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