Few aspects of the Denver Broncos training camp top the risers and fallers.
Everyone knows the players who have their spots on the roster scribbled in ink. But it's the players who are fighting for a spot or clawing their way up the depth chart that creates the best storylines. That's especially true for rookies.
After Broncos practice on Wednesday, Sean Payton was asked if there has been a pleasant surprise at this point.
"Fair question. I think the young runner, you don't feel a rookie with (running back) Jonah (Coleman). He's playing. It's been harder with some of the linemen because we haven't been in pads in fairness to them. Then a couple of these young linebackers, we're getting to see them move around, make the calls. There's a lot to that position, a lot of it is key and diagnose. That's been good."
The fact that Payton singled out Coleman is no doubt a positive sign (thanks, John Madden). When Denver selected the running back out of Washington in the fourth round, the pick was widely celebrated. Adding his running style and abilities to this offense gives the running back room another element and a different running style.
#running #denver #coleman
Everyone knows the players who have their spots on the roster scribbled in ink. But it's the players who are fighting for a spot or clawing their way up the depth chart that creates the best storylines. That's especially true for rookies.
After Broncos practice on Wednesday, Sean Payton was asked if there has been a pleasant surprise at this point.
"Fair question. I think the young runner, you don't feel a rookie with (running back) Jonah (Coleman). He's playing. It's been harder with some of the linemen because we haven't been in pads in fairness to them. Then a couple of these young linebackers, we're getting to see them move around, make the calls. There's a lot to that position, a lot of it is key and diagnose. That's been good."
The fact that Payton singled out Coleman is no doubt a positive sign (thanks, John Madden). When Denver selected the running back out of Washington in the fourth round, the pick was widely celebrated. Adding his running style and abilities to this offense gives the running back room another element and a different running style.
#running #denver #coleman
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