Last was miserable, really really really bad when it came to running the ball. I think one game we finished with negative yardage and we finished another with 2 yards? And in at least one game the miserable total was pushed up with a long qb run. I wouldn't have Miller or Thomas on the practice squad, I thought they were trash. And now even the U homers who previously propped Miller up around here seem to be deserting him at a rapid rate. The NFL is a passing league, but you still need some sort of running game.
HOWEVER
I really think Moreno is a good player. Is he Adrian Peterson? Nope, is he a pro bowler? Nope. But he is a solid 3 down RB without any clear weakness. I watched all the playoff games last year, plus 3 regular season Broncos game and I came away with a high opinion of Moreno, I was surprised when they let him go and was delighted when we moved for him, in fact he was my favourite off-season move. I think he can be the RB we need... we need someone solid to put up regular yardage and take some pressure off the passing game, we don't need an all pro.
I know, Moreno played in a great team with a h.o.f. QB, but so what? he still hit those holes, he still caught the passes (a skill Miller is yet to learn going into his third year), he still got the yardage and scored those touchdowns. Did it help that he had Manning? Of course it did, but he still played well. Hell as a rookie he had 900 yards and 7 touchdowns... I would take that happily!
Idk, he wont be a superstar but I think the fanbase is sleeping on Moreno, in my eyes he is the clear starter by a long way and will have a significant impact on our season. Keep an eye out for him as we move into the preseason, I think some of you will be surprised.
HOWEVER
I really think Moreno is a good player. Is he Adrian Peterson? Nope, is he a pro bowler? Nope. But he is a solid 3 down RB without any clear weakness. I watched all the playoff games last year, plus 3 regular season Broncos game and I came away with a high opinion of Moreno, I was surprised when they let him go and was delighted when we moved for him, in fact he was my favourite off-season move. I think he can be the RB we need... we need someone solid to put up regular yardage and take some pressure off the passing game, we don't need an all pro.
I know, Moreno played in a great team with a h.o.f. QB, but so what? he still hit those holes, he still caught the passes (a skill Miller is yet to learn going into his third year), he still got the yardage and scored those touchdowns. Did it help that he had Manning? Of course it did, but he still played well. Hell as a rookie he had 900 yards and 7 touchdowns... I would take that happily!
Idk, he wont be a superstar but I think the fanbase is sleeping on Moreno, in my eyes he is the clear starter by a long way and will have a significant impact on our season. Keep an eye out for him as we move into the preseason, I think some of you will be surprised.