Mike Bell - Page 2

Denver Bronco99 · 08-20-2006, 08:59 PM

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Well, if anyone has actually seen him play this preseason, it's obvious he's the best downhill runner on the Broncos. He sees the hole and hits it better than any back on the team. He runs with power and has the ability to break the big play. He can run between the tackles or outside. And he does a good job in short yardage and goal line(2 TDs on the goal line last nite).

Unfortunately for the Ponies, they can't just play the Lions and the Titans.

but we always get ours..i mean we have been #1 on rushing form HB the last 4 years...(the falcons only beat us due to vick)

08-20-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

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Well, if anyone has actually seen him play this preseason, it's obvious he's the best downhill runner on the Broncos. He sees the hole and hits it better than any back on the team. He runs with power and has the ability to break the big play. He can run between the tackles or outside. And he does a good job in short yardage and goal line(2 TDs on the goal line last nite).

Unfortunately for the Ponies, they can't just play the Lions and the Titans.

It doesnt matter who they play cause all they need is average players for that great system and it will work perfectly.

njx9 · 08-20-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

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Well, if anyone has actually seen him play this preseason, it's obvious he's the best downhill runner on the Broncos. He sees the hole and hits it better than any back on the team. He runs with power and has the ability to break the big play. He can run between the tackles or outside. And he does a good job in short yardage and goal line(2 TDs on the goal line last nite).

Unfortunately for the Ponies, they can't just play the Lions and the Titans.

yeah, i mean, new england's #8 rush defense sure did a number on tatum/mike last year.

as did the redskins, jaguars, eagles and giants, among others.

Geo · 08-20-2006, 09:07 PM

Which is why waiting to see Mike Bell actually do something worthy of praise before delivering it hand over foot is a good idea.

njx9 · 08-20-2006, 09:13 PM

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Which is why waiting to see Mike Bell actually do something worthy of praise before delivering it hand over foot is a good idea.

what is with you people?

can people NOT be excited by seomthing they see in the preseason anymore? no, i guess he'll probably be the worst player in the history of the league because this is only the preseason.

you know what? if that's the only thing you can add to a thread, don't even bother signing in. i'm SO sick of reading all you people saying "it's just the preseason". NO KIDDING, I HADN'T NOTICED THAT THESE GAMES DON'T MATTER AND ARE ONLY PLAYED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING YOUNG TALENT. i know it's really weird that any of us would attempt to do the same thing that coaches do, and try to reach conclusions about players, but JESUS. that's the point.

so yeah, tell me again how much the preseason matters. :roll:

jsagan77 · 08-22-2006, 01:06 AM

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The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

njx9 · 08-22-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jsagan77

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The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

let's call them Steve.

draftguru151 · 08-22-2006, 08:15 AM

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The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

I thought of that a few days ago, but thought it was too lame.

08-22-2006, 01:37 PM

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The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

Taco Bell?

I dont know, its sounds good now because I'm hungry

SuperMcGee · 08-22-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jsagan77

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Originally Posted by America

The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

I thought of that a few days ago, but thought it was too lame.

I always used to say that when Mike Bell was at Arizona

Namy · 08-22-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jsagan77

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Originally Posted by America

The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

lmao, this has been heavily discussed already in the ORangemane (Broncos forum). So far the leading candidate seems to be Ding Dong (Tatum will ding u for a long run, Mike will dong u and move the chains).

johbur · 08-22-2006, 02:40 PM

Mike Bell was a solid back in college playing for a bad team. He has much better blocking now, receivers that are WAY better than what he had, and a better QB.

Yeah, the defenses he'll face are a lot better, but he was very consistent and played hard every down, whether his team was winning or losing getting spenked by USC.

Mike Bell will have a solid career for the Broncos.

Shiver · 08-22-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

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Originally Posted by Stats

Well, if anyone has actually seen him play this preseason, it's obvious he's the best downhill runner on the Broncos. He sees the hole and hits it better than any back on the team. He runs with power and has the ability to break the big play. He can run between the tackles or outside. And he does a good job in short yardage and goal line(2 TDs on the goal line last nite).

Unfortunately for the Ponies, they can't just play the Lions and the Titans.

but we always get ours..i mean we have been #1 on rushing form HB the last 4 years...(the falcons only beat us due to vick)

Speaking of "the falcons only beat us due to vick," I am sure you remember that game.

Shiver · 08-22-2006, 02:50 PM

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Mike Bell was a solid back in college playing for a bad team. He has much better blocking now, receivers that are WAY better than what he had, and a better QB.

Yeah, the defenses he'll face are a lot better, but he was very consistent and played hard every down, whether his team was winning or losing getting spenked by USC.

Mike Bell will have a solid career for the Broncos.

It's hard to say any Denver back will have a solid career for the Broncos. That particular position has a rediculous high turnover, for them. They change things up every year.

njx9 · 08-22-2006, 03:30 PM

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Mike Bell was a solid back in college playing for a bad team. He has much better blocking now, receivers that are WAY better than what he had, and a better QB.

Yeah, the defenses he'll face are a lot better, but he was very consistent and played hard every down, whether his team was winning or losing getting spenked by USC.

Mike Bell will have a solid career for the Broncos.

It's hard to say any Denver back will have a solid career for the Broncos. That particular position has a rediculous high turnover, for them. They change things up every year.

we do seem to get a rather high number of injuries at the position... we also seem to run guys into the ground.

Shiver · 08-22-2006, 03:38 PM

It's almost a shame that so many 'Backs can rush for 1,000 yards in the offense. It's tarnished Terrell Davis' accomplishments, I think.

njx9 · 08-22-2006, 03:42 PM

absolutely. it's annoying to see so many people write the guy off as a product of the system.

Stats · 08-22-2006, 08:54 PM

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absolutely. it's annoying to see so many people write the guy off as a product of the system.

Anyone that says that probably knows more about boy bands than football.

dcarey20 · 08-24-2006, 11:30 PM

I actually think he is gonna me much like Mike Anderson was...except he is gonna be around a bit longer.

If he stays the starter for the entire season this year, I think he has a great season.

290 carries
1285 yards
11 TDs

njx9 · 08-24-2006, 11:33 PM

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absolutely. it's annoying to see so many people write the guy off as a product of the system.

Anyone that says that probably knows more about boy bands than football.

(shhhh, the hanson fans will hear you)

08-24-2006, 11:34 PM

I voted 1-2 good years and out. He will not be as good as Mike Anderson was as a rookie, even though another rookie back has done it for Denver, I don't think that the line will be able to get him 1,500 yards. If he gets 18-24 carries a game he should get around 950-1,200 yards rushing, maybe 200 yards receiving at most and 4-7 touchdowns.

cunningham06 · 08-24-2006, 11:37 PM

I doubt Bell starts week 1. I think that Shanahan is just doing it to light a fire under Tatum and Dayne. JMO though.

TimD · 08-24-2006, 11:43 PM

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He is so under the radar, he won't even be in this year's Madden 2007.
Crazy for a back who will be starting come week 1 for the NFL's best rushing offense over the last decade. Still, things are still to be seen from him. Maybe i'll belive the hype if he pieces together 2 more good games.

kinda off topic but update your rosters and he'll be there... thats what happened to ricky williams last year

wheres the "i dont know, im unsure" option in your poll? :D

IBleedNavyandOrange · 08-25-2006, 11:16 AM

Makes you wonder what could've happened if Maurice Clarett hadn't been such a bust.

johbur · 08-25-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jsagan77

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Originally Posted by America

The Bells need some sort of nickname in Denver's backfield.

This is harder than I thought..

For whom the Bell Tolls..?

Hells Bells?

I like the TinkerBells.

Seriously, after having seen all of Bell's collegiate games except 2 non-televised road games, I was very surprised that some team didn't draft him. That's the power of measurables, I guess. Bell is in the right system and he has a solid team around him. I'm looking for him to have a good year, and if he hits 1200 yards, it would be an interesting indictment on the talent scouting in the NFL that a UDFA wins the OROY.