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Speaking of running backs from Stanford, the Broncos could certainly using a draft pick on young Christian McCaffrey.
Didn’t McCaffrey’s dad used to play with some Broncos’ decision maker?
While some noise will be made around the John Elway connection – get it, because Ed McCaffrey was a receiver – this is a guy who really fits a need for Denver.
Not since Terrell Davis has this franchise really had a great running back, but this could all begin to change here.
The early knock on the young back is he doesn’t look like an every down back right now, and this isn’t wrong.
However, the team doesn’t really need him to be quite yet.
Veteran C.J. Anderson had flashes of efficiency last season, and if he knows he’s playing for his next contract with his next team, he’s certainly going to put forth maximum effort.
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This bridge year will let the rookie get acclimated to NFL life and develop physically and mentally a bit more.
In 2018, when he’s ready to take over primary duties, the Broncos will have Devontae Booker available to help carry the load.
Booker had more downs than ups in his rookie year, but flashed the promise which made him my third favorite back in last year’s class.