Running back: Another year, another battle
By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published July 23, 2008 at 6:09 p.m.
Barry Gutierrez © The Rocky
Running back Selvin Young will compete with Michael Pittman for the starting job.
| No. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Yr. |
| 28 | Michael Pittman | 6-0 | 225 | 11 |
| 35 | Selvin Young | 5-11 | 215 | 2 |
| 37 | Cecil Sapp | 5-11 | 236 | 6 |
| 38 | Anthony Aldridge | 6-2 | 216 | 4 |
| 23 | Andre Hall | 5-10 | 212 | 2 |
| 48 | Peyton Hillis | 6-1 | 250 | R |
| 42 | Ryan Torain | 6-1 | 225 | R |
Starters: Michael Pittman (RB), Selvin Young (RB), Cecil Sapp (FB).
Backups: Andre Hall (RB), Ryan Torain (RB), Peyton Hillis (FB), Anthony Alridge (RB).
The lowdown: Once again, this figures to be one of the most-watched battles in camp. Mike Shanahan has committed to none of them as No. 1 just yet. Young, who has to stay on the field and out of the trainer’s room, and Pittman have the best chance. Torain has the ability to add some spice to the mix if he has a quality preseason.
Good to know: After September last season, the Broncos had just one game in which a running back carried more than 20 times and averaged more than 4 yards a carry.
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July 24, 2008
11:39 a.m.
Suggest removal
bigbadthor writes:
Look for Torain and Hillis to be the starters, Young to be change of pace and Hall backup, I don't think pittman will stick.
July 24, 2008
2 p.m.
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Jamaro writes:
Well I think it will be the other way around, Young and Sapp the starters, with Torian getting his fair share and Hillis working his way in. Pittman is a do it all vet that should get ever chance to stick in a young back field.
July 24, 2008
9:32 p.m.
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DrVYoder writes:
That's what's great about opinions, everybody has one. I STRONGLY believe that Pittman and Torain will be the starters, due to the heavy hitting promise of both these bruisers. Selvin Young will be the changeup, and Hall will be there when Selvin stutters. Nothing against Selvin, but he is not a one back full season player, his body just can't do it!