http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2542300 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The first-round pick out of Vanderbilt was officially promoted to second-string quarterback Monday, replacing former Colorado State standout Bradlee Van Pelt. Cutler will now serve as Jake Plummer's backup. And while this day may have been imminent, it arrived sooner than anyone may have anticipated. Except for Cutler, that is. He wasn't surprised by the move. "I was happy," Cutler said. "I think I've done some good things and picked it up pretty quick. "I still have a lot to learn." The learning curve hasn't been all that steep for Cutler. Denver coach Mike Shanahan has been impressed with his prized quarterback so far in camp. "He's picked up things very quickly and thrown the ball extremely well," Shanahan said. -- The Associated Press As Bell nervously climbed the stairs, different scenarios raced through his head. All of them negative. "I was shaking," Bell said. Bell was shaking with excitement after Shanahan informed him he'd been elevated to the top running back position. Bell couldn't believe he'd bypassed Ron Dayne and Tatum Bell. On Monday, Mike Bell was running with the first-team offense. Tatum Bell is second on the depth chart and Dayne third. "This is a dream come true," said Bell, an undrafted rookie out of Arizona who grew up a Broncos fan. "For him [Shanahan] to give me the opportunity to be the starter [for] a great organization like this is a blessing."</div>
I am sure of one thing. He is there strictly to motivate tatum. Tatum will get lions share of carries
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Tatum will get lions share of carries</div> Be sure that you draft him in the Fantasy League... Can't miss!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pack Attack)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Tatum will get lions share of carries</div> Be sure that you draft him in the Fantasy League... Can't miss! </div> ok, i will
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BearsFan1)</div><div class='quotemain'>I am sure of one thing. He is there strictly to motivate tatum. Tatum will get lions share of carries</div> They are trading Tatum to Detroit? ROFL. Seriously, if there is 1 thing Howdy doody (Shanahan) knows, its RB's. Mike Bell did well at the University of Arizona. I am surprised he was not drafted on day 2.
What the difference the Broncos could have a donkey in the backfield and he would gain 1000 yards. Sorry Terrel Davis but it's the system
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CanadianFavreFan)</div><div class='quotemain'>What the difference the Broncos could have a donkey in the backfield and he would gain 1000 yards. Sorry Terrel Davis but it's the system</div> I think if they put a democrat in backfield he would try and negotiate a win instead of attacking hole. Thus actually losing ground with each attempt.
Depth Charts created before the 1st preseason game are just a motivational tool....I'll believe it if hes the starter on September 10th....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BearsFan1)</div><div class='quotemain'>I think if they put a democrat in backfield he would try and negotiate a win instead of attacking hole. Thus actually losing ground with each attempt.</div> If they put a Republican in the backfield: a. He would have started the game with too few players. b. He would consider penalty flags and the rulebook as quaint remnants from the past that don?t apply in such an important game. c. Many on his team would be playing with leather helmets unless they bought there own composite ones. d. He call the same play over and again while claiming that his one-yard gains were five-yard gains, and then complain about the media reporting one yard gains. To lift a quote from DPGB, "BF1 Started it."
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Send Em Back Al)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BearsFan1)</div><div class='quotemain'>I think if they put a democrat in backfield he would try and negotiate a win instead of attacking hole. Thus actually losing ground with each attempt.</div> If they put a Republican in the backfield: a. He would have started the game with too few players. b. He would consider penalty flags and the rulebook as quaint remnants from the past that don?t apply in such an important game. c. Many on his team would be playing with leather helmets unless they bought there own composite ones. d. He call the same play over and again while claiming that his one-yard gains were five-yard gains, and then complain about the media reporting one yard gains. To lift a quote from DPGB, "BF1 Started it." </div> And if they put a Libertarian in the backfield, they'd request that the refs leave everyone alone and let the players call their own game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BearsFan1)</div><div class='quotemain'>I am sure of one thing. He is there strictly to motivate tatum. Tatum will get lions share of carries</div> I know the Lions suck, but outsourcing their actual on field production to other teams? Hmmmm. Probably the best move Matt Millen has ever made.
Sounds like Shanahan thinks he can take anyone and turn them into a 1000 yard back. Unless this is a motavation tactic I think his ego is getting the best of him. Seems like he's only coaching to show off he's a genius (example drafting Clarrett in round 3) Then again I shouldn't doubt the move. They've had the best rushing offense since the late 90's.
I want to see Mike Bell in the preseason. He only rushed for like 900 yards last year in college, but maybe he can thrive in zone blocking.
