The Denver Broncos are seeking balance in 2015. While the team has full faith in Peyton Manning to make sure the offense is running smoothly, giving him a better rushing attack will keep the Broncos moving forward. With Gary Kubiak as the head coach, the run game is a point of focus in 2015 as is the competition between players. The Broncos have a three-headed attack and training camp could see at least one player released from that rotation.
According to the Denver Post, last year's breakout star CJ Anderson will enter as the No.1 running back in training camp. However, his spot is not safe as both Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman return from a stint of injuries suffered last season. They have both seen time as the starting running and would like to pick up where they left off which means a competition is headed to Denver in a few weeks.
"I always feel like it's going to be a big year, no matter what scheme it is. All you can do is prove them right," Anderson said, via the team website. "Everybody's got expectations, I've got expectations of myself. Just prove them right and keep going. You know you might not get as many reps as you did when you were down at number two or number three or four, so you're only going to get so many reps. So when you get those reps, make an impression and when you get your reps in preseason, which you know it might not be a lot, make an impression and make the impression enough where it's 'keep it' and then when they're telling you it's time to go in September, be ready to go."
According to ESPN's Jeff Legwold, Kubiak has kept three running backs on the roster before, but with fullback Juwan Thompson also looking strong, someone is going to see less playing time or not be on the team at all. Legwold writes that a slide from any of these players could cost them a lot in training camp.
While the Broncos have a lot of competition taking place at the running back position, it is the wide receiver spot that is turning heads. With Demaryius Thomas back under contract, the team is thrilled to have their top receiver on the field. Emmanuel Sanders will take the place of the No.2 while Cody Latimer is expected to be that third threat. Kubiak told the media he believes Latimer is set for big things this season. With Julius Thomas now in Jacksonville, the pressure is on Latimer to step up.
"I'm really excited about what he can bring and I know he's a lot better now than when he started," Kubiak said, via DenverBroncos.com. "I'm excited moving forward."
