
The Mike "Shananigans" annual running-back derby is in full swing, and although Selvin Young is the projected starter on his ever-changing depth chart, does anyone really feel comfortable depending on him? Sorry, Maulers, but I think you took a huge risk drafting him (you might make me eat these words when we play each other though).
Still, let's be real...at this point in Denver's running-game sweepstakes, is it safe to dismiss any possibility or combination? Anthony Alridge? Why not? Ryan Torain with a bionic elbow? Maybe. Barry Sanders, Kordell Stewart, Howie Long, or Michael Jordan? All right, maybe not, but I can't say I'd be totally shocked.
Selvin Young was appropriately picked in the ninth round by the Maulers, but the better risk might have been Andre Hall. Hall had already risen to number 2 on the depth chart, even before Ryan Torain's elbow injury. And although he's a bit smaller than Young, he's faster. Looking back at last year's comparison between Young and Hall, Andre had limited action but had a solid game against Chicago with 26 carries for 98 yards and 1 TD. Meanwhile, Young did most of his damage in two starts against Kansas City (37 carries for 256 yards total). Essentially, both backs have pretty much the same potential and ended up with a yards-per-carry of around five.
Meanwhile, we may have all missed the potential of Eddie Royal. As you may not have heard, the speedy rookie WR has been sensational in training camp and has been promoted to starter. Rookies are risky, but even if he catches a few long TD passes from Jay Cutler this year, he is worth considering off the waiver wire.
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