Comments on: Knowshon Moreno could be headed for reduced role in Broncos backfield http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 26 May 2013 04:24:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: frostymugobeer http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1082754 Mon, 30 May 2011 18:24:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1082754 the broncos line was so bad last year and the playcalling so stale it is truly amazing he avg mor than 4 ypc,he is also very good catching the ball.
i think if the broncos shore up the line he will surprise people.
he is still very young,most backs take 2-3 years to show what they are capable of….i think the kid has alot of upside if he can just stay healthy.
with Fox’s heavy on the run style…he could be the broncos leading scorer this season

]]> By: forevercorr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1078604 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:48:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1078604 So Knowshon didn’t pan out to be Adrian Peterson or Maurice Jones-Drew. He’s still had some very good games for Denver and he continues to improve each year. He is dedicated to the team and his future in Denver. He’s never been a short-yardage smasher and we’ve all known that. Pairing him with a “big back” like DeAngelo Williams, Cedric Benson, Ronnie Brown or even Mike Tolbert (a little big back) could keep him fresh and dangerous, more in the line of Reggie Bush or Chris Johnson (who hasn’t benefited from being a one-man show).

]]> By: denverdave3 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077378 Wed, 25 May 2011 03:59:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077378 Why does every article have to degenerate into 1) Tebow’s not gonna make it 2) Josh sucked )3 and, Hillis was better than anybody we have?

Regardless of whether those things are true or not, hate speech is the product of small minds.

Let it go. we all know what happened.

]]> By: glennmcahill http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077242 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:51:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077242 @parasonic

The article stated that he was taken 13th overall which was incorrect hence my challenge to PFT to name 12 players taken before him which is impossible since he was taken 12th.

]]> By: Spencer http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077194 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:08:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077194 Only McDaniels could look at Noshow and see talent and look at Hillis and see none.

]]> By: beauregard http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077168 Tue, 24 May 2011 22:40:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077168 The Broncos had powerful offensive line last year.
Not even their own RB’s could get through it.

]]> By: brasho http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077159 Tue, 24 May 2011 22:34:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077159 If only they could find an RB like Peyton Hillis… those guys don’t grow on trees, if only they were lucky enough to find a guy like him….

]]> By: slicknick4ever http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077079 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:30:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077079 As a Broncos fan I would really love to get Deangelo Williams. Two back tandems really do help a lot. And I still believe that Moreno has something to show us. I mean the dude was amazing in college. Denver hasn’t had an O-line capable of giving him holes to run through. He needs to work on his decision making to choose where to hit his line, but once he does I think he’ll surprise some people. Plus having big ol’ Orlando Franklin is going to help TREMENDOUSLY! Go Broncos! And go Tebow!

]]> By: yahmule http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077071 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:24:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077071 Put Knowshon behind the Broncos’ back to back championship line and you have the same thing you have now: a supposed breakaway back with no fourth gear who gets arm-tackled by 170 pound CBs.

]]> By: awdlmd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077060 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:08:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077060 Trying to find veteran free agent RBs is a losing game.

]]> By: parasonic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077059 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:07:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077059 glennmcahill says: May 24, 2011 4:10 PM

I challenge you to name 12 players drafted before Moreno that year. You can’t do it. Nice research PFT.
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He was drafted 12th….soooo 11? I’m just happy the Raiders took DHB and started the (short) freefall of Crabtree. Before that pick my skins had no chance to get Orakpo. The 49ers needed def help but couldn’t pass up crabtree being there at 10. The Bills totally S the bed and picked Maybin. Then the Broncos (who also needed def help) took Moreno. Not even Vinny could F up picking Orakpo at 13. I almost hurt myself jumping off the bed when Goodell announced Moreno @ 12.

]]> By: jackfnburton http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077038 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:54:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077038 Moreno is a good kid but he can’t stay healthy and he runs with too much finesse. An improved OL should help, but I don’t see any indication that KnoMo is a consistent playmaker. Denver used a first round pick on a guy who is giving us fourth round production.

]]> By: touchdownroddywhite http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077034 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:53:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077034 @ davikes – Funny stuff. Sad thing is Hillis was a bigger loss to the organization than Cutler and Marshall put together.

]]> By: philyeagles5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077029 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:47:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077029 bcjim says:
May 24, 2011 4:24 PM
Id bench or cut him because of his ridiculous name. Does he have a brother named Yesshon?

good one…

]]> By: dontouchmyjunk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077019 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:43:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077019 Makes me realize that the Texans got the best RB in that 2009 draft in Arian Foster, and the Eagles got the second best in Lesean McCoy. So much for those draft pundits and their meaningless pre-draft rankings.

]]> By: willycents http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077010 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:40:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077010 There is a reason Broncos fans call him “No Show” or “No Gain” Moreno…just saying being a Broncs fan

]]> By: zxcvbnmjhgfdsa http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077004 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:37:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077004 ‘… he could benefit from splitting the workload.’

And Bronco fans could benefit from his splitting the scene altogether.

]]> By: eeerockski http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1077002 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:36:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1077002 sc5000, I’ve been sayin that since before JMD got fired. There were not many good moves made by his regime, and he dumped ALL the talent we had on offense. I mean, Scheffler, Brady Quinn for Hillis, BMarsh, the Cutler/Cassel fiasco, trading a 1st rdr+ for Alphonso Smith? Tebow? Moreno? Ayers? And the main reason I think so? Because Bowlen hired someone he knew he could trust (Elway) immediately after his firing. I’m just saying.

]]> By: andyukbronco http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076995 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:30:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076995 The Broncos definitely need a primary ball carrier they can rely on. DeAngelo Williams would be a great addition.

Moreno is far too injury prone. How John Fox must wish that he still had Peyton Hillis. Thanks McDaniels, you bloody idiot.

]]> By: davikes http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076992 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:29:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076992 There is this guy named Hillis that they should check in to…

]]> By: bcjim http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076981 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:24:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076981 Id bench or cut him because of his ridiculous name. Does he have a brother named Yesshon?

]]> By: snaponrules http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076972 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:20:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076972 They should use tebust as a big back. At least get some use out of him before the whole league figures out he cant play qb, if they haven’t already. Yet another of McDimmwitts draft bust..

]]> By: gilgafresh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076970 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:17:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076970 poppleton is absolutely right. It’s actually amazing that KM has a postive average after last year. He usually had to break 2 or 3 tackles just to get back to the line of scrimmage.

But, I agree with the write-up. Knowshon will be a better back with someone to compliment him. He’s a workhorse, but that eventually takes its toll. Getting another back and Fox’s committment to the run will be a big boost for Knowshon.

]]> By: movieman5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076964 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:13:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076964 good thing the eagles didn’t draft him.

]]> By: glennmcahill http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076960 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:10:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076960 I challenge you to name 12 players drafted before Moreno that year. You can’t do it. Nice research PFT.

]]> By: poppleton http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076958 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:10:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076958 “reduced roll for Knowshon”? Did the Broncos start organized team-practice?

]]> By: sfloyal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076957 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:08:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076957 I guess Lendale White needs to drink some more tequila for him to have a chance of making the team this year

]]> By: poppleton http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076955 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:07:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076955 cornerbacks never had a shot at him. The entire DLine was in the backfield to greet him everytime the Broncos line attempted to run-block

]]> By: sc5000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076954 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:06:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076954 McD drafted and coached the Broncos like he was sent there to destroy the franchise and his first draft choice Moreno is good evidence of that. Moreno’s only shot to be successful in the NFL will be as a third down back, he falls down before he can hit the hole on running plays. Worst collection of RB’s in the league BY FAR!

]]> By: yahmule http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/knowshon-moreno-could-be-headed-for-reduced-role-in-broncos-backfield/#comment-1076942 Tue, 24 May 2011 19:57:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=132432#comment-1076942 He carries the loser stink of Josh McDaniels. Release him before another cornerback can arm-tackle him.

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