RB Ryan Torain RELEASED!!! (Merged)

[getlynched47]

http://twitter.com/josinaanderson

Mcdaniels just said RB Ryan Torain has been released.

[Shiz]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_13046080

Ryan Torain is essentially finished with the Broncos after he was placed on the waived injured list Wednesday.

Injuries continued to haunt Torain after he was diagnosed Wednesday with a strained left knee ligament.

Torain had missed most of his rookie year in 2008 with a dislocated elbow and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

To replace Torain, the Broncos signed former University of Texas-El Paso running back Marcus Thomas, who was at practice Wednesday. The tailback Thomas was a fifth-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers last year.

Torain, who was impressive in one half of one game last season, was expected to get another chance provided he returned healthy from knee surgery. But Wednesday's strain ended that expectation.

The once-promising Torain returned in Week 9 last year from a dislocated elbow, but in his next game, against Cleveland, he left with a knee injury that turned out to be a torn ACL.

In another running back development, LaMont Jordan returned to practice from his leg injury Wednesday.

[Atwnbroncfan]

Too bad because he showed promise. Good look Ryan

[Mount-n-Groan]

It's too bad, but this latest injury spelled his doom with us.

[BroncoManiac_69]

That doesn't really surprise me much.

I thought he might make the squad on the depth chart but as already mentioned, his injury plagued his chances.

[elecshoc]

Too bad, his body just couldn't take the work...

[Red-Falcon]

If he only was healthy to show his skills... Too bad, maybe it's for the best, though I doubt he can find a job as a RB with another team.

[Broncbeat]

Thats too bad. I like him but I knew if he got hurt again this would happen. Good luck Ryan.

[svpearson]

He was hurt a ton at ASU as well, this is no surprise.

[4th Amigo]

Too bad, I too was hoping he could beat the injuries.....

[Gbt31]

I really hope we only keep one of the Vets, preferably Jordan. I would just like us to give Moreno, Hillis and Walker the majority of the carries. Oh course giving atleast Buckhalter or Jordan carries but I really think they could have saved some money by not signing Buckhalter. We got youth at the RB position, and recent trend in NFL backs has been young guys can produce as easily if not better than older backs. And we already got our Goalline RB in Hillis. Thank God JJ Arrington failed his physical.

[jdubv724]

Man that sucks. The Denver Broncos website was just getting ready to do a Few Minutes With segment with him. :sad:

[draco193]

Disappointing. I really liked the guy's potential, but, I guess some people arent built to play the game. Good luck elsewhere Ryan :salute:

[d-bronx42]

I knew this was going to happen as soon as Marcus Thomas was signed... Its very unfortunate cause Ryan is an awesome kid and showed major promise. Hopefully some RB depleted team will pick him up and give him a shot.


:salute: to Ryan Torain!

[jcdavey]

that's a shame for you guys

guy actually looked very good vs the browns and it's amazing to think that small amount of carries could be his entire nfl career

[CA_BroncoFan]

Good Catch man!! As I said in a other post, thanks to Ryan for a good showing last year but we can't sit around and wait. Best of luck!!

[broncofan2415]

Well so much for him. Seeya

[Sequence]

im surprised he lasted this long.

[Dots27]

good luck to him!:helmet:

[DaChAmPiShErE24]

He really did show promise as a bruiser sort of running back. He always kept a positive attitude in a situation where I know personally I would have struggled to. Injury after injury and then our signing 4 RB's and drafting Moreno, he didn't complain once and I have a ton of respect for him.

Even if he did stay healthy there really wasn't room for him here to get any playing time. I hope he lands another job (Houston?) and has a great career because he certainly has the talent the body is the only question.

Ryan Torain :salute!:

[Lomax]

If no other teams give him a look, I wonder if we can sign him to our PS? I have a feeling that's where he was headed anyway.

[xDenver Freakx]

What a shame. He showed a lot of promise. Best of luck to Ryan.

[Shsonline]

If no other teams give him a look, I wonder if we can sign him to our PS? I have a feeling that's where he was headed anyway.

Why? Moreno/Hillis/Buckhalter/Jordan/Walker

[Cap'N Chronic]

I wouldn't be shocked if either the Cardinals or Eagles pick him up. He could be a solid RB for a team.

[Lomax]

Why? Moreno/Hillis/Buckhalter/Jordan/Walker

I certainly hope that will be enough this season.

[dsmith275]

Too bad Torain had so much promise but if youre injured you can't play. Saw this one coming best of luck to Ryan on another NFL team or whever life takes him next!

[BroncFanIN]

good luck Torain!

See you in a Texans uniform next? ;)

[vaballer23]

Once compared to Terrell Davis by Mike Shanahan, running back Ryan Torain's Broncos career likely ended Wednesday when the team placed him on the waived/injured list.

Torain was viewed as a possible starter in Denver last year, but a dislocated elbow and a torn ACL limited him to two games, one of which he started.

He was one of the early stories of training camp, showing surprising explosiveness. But a strained knee ligament suffered Wednesday sealed his fate. (The fact Josh McDaniels signed half of the available free agent running backs this offseason didn't help.)

As one Denver back leaves, the team's future at the position is making a big first impression.

First-round pick Knowshon Moreno is reportedly expected to start Denver's preseason opener despite his lengthy holdout.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/12/broncos-drop-ryan-torain-as-moreno-rises/

what yall think???

[Spice 1]

He's gunna have knee problems throughout his life. He can obviously play, but his knees aren't going to let him. I've gone through the same thing with my knees. Eventually you have to realize that you gotta start taking it easy.

[Skywalker]

I wouldn't be shocked if either the Cardinals or Eagles pick him up. He could be a solid RB for a team.

Yeah, then the Cardinals can have two young injury-plagued running backs in Beanie Wells and Torain.

[avspunk]

So watching the videos on Broncos TV. Ryan Torain was waved.

[JakeNbake]

SJDFJLSKGJMLKSN Flas dfjnasdojfNO! Are you kidding me?

[SBboundBRONCOS]

SJDFJLSKGJMLKSN Flas dfjnasdojfNO! Are you kidding me?

are you kidding me??? the dude is fragile, why waste a spot in him

[JakeNbake]

are you kidding me??? the dude is fragile, why waste a spot in him

Because I love him. No it's okay, I just think he's going to be good, If he can ever go 20 days without being injured.

[Broncosojia]

:jawdrop:








:doh:

Chill, he's being sarcastic.



IMO it looks kinda bad on our part for cutting him while he's still injured.

[Ohenhen12345]

Not a huge shocker, but i am sad about this news, good luck Ryan.

[Roddoliver]

Chill, he's being sarcastic.



IMO it looks kinda bad on our part for cutting him while he's still injured.

We also did that to Selvin Young. But come on, Torain simply could not stay healthy, he had his chances.

[Peerless]

Damn that sucks. Was pulling for the guy....

[getlynched47]

Chill, he's being sarcastic.



IMO it looks kinda bad on our part for cutting him while he's still injured.

I know Roddoliver is being sarcastic :laugh:

I didn't think Torain had a chance to stick on this roster at any point since March

[McSmashie]

Chill, he's being sarcastic.


So was GL47. :)


IMO it looks kinda bad on our part for cutting him while he's still injured.

He was injury waived, so he will get an injury settlement. How much, I dont know, but it will probably be well more than any of us make in a year. :)

[MileHighMagic15]

Really is too bad. He had a lot of potential it looked like. Maybe he will have better luck somewhere else next year. Just seems to have the injury plague.

[theMileHighGuy]

Sucks and all but it's been coming. He would've been lost in the pack regardless and would have at most been a PS injury reserve.

What do you think this does for the job security of Buckalter/Jordan/Walker?

Do you still think one more of them will be cut?

Do you think we'll go after another FA running back? (Sean Alexander for example. Heard he'll play for next to nothing.)

Could this mean the return of JJ Arrington (or is he done for the year?) Tatum, or even Reuben Droughns (Think he's still a FA)

Where is Michael Pittman right now? :salute:

[McSmashie]

Do you still think one more of them will be cut?

Probably not. I think this pretty much locked them up.

Do you think we'll go after another FA running back? (Sean Alexander for example. Heard he'll play for next to nothing.)

They did sign someone....Marcus Thomas (this isnt going to get confusing :doh:).


Could this mean the return of JJ Arrington (or is he done for the year?) Tatum, or even Reuben Droughns (Think he's still a FA)


JJ is done done for the year. He has to have microfracture surgery. His career might even be over.

Tatum has been begging for a shot. But I dont think anyone is listening.

Where is Michael Pittman right now? :salute:

He was snooping around somewhere looking for a FB job....but I dont think anyone signed him.

[theMileHighGuy]

He was snooping around somewhere looking for a FB job....but I dont think anyone signed him.

Bummer, I wish he would have had another season to mentor Peyton Hillis' mack trucking skills. Maybe even come in and sub as the giant biceps coach (We have one of those right?). :salute:

[rst08tierney]

Called it after the browns game last year, now wheres my cookie!!!!

Ginger Bread Man is dead to me now.

[Momentum]

I told you all from the moment he was drafted... BUST.

I'd much rather take a backup college RB with physical talent than one that can't stay healthy.

[DenverSpark]

That too bad. I really liked Torain.

Good luck to him. :salute!:

[MindField]

It happens.

Some guys bodies just can't take the punishment of the game.

Hopefully, Ryan earned his degree and will be just fine going forward.

[dsmith275]

I wonder if Kubiak will take a chance on Torain down in Houston. They have a track record of signing players we cut. They did it with Mike Bell last year and I know a few others that I can't think of on the top of my head.

[Peerless]

Torain has been nothing but classy and positive since becoming a Bronco. From the amount of injuries he sustained, to watching Josh McD bring in all of these running backs... You heard nothing but positive talk from Torain.

Sad to see him go, I was rooting for the guy. Good luck Ryan! :logo: :salute:

[McSmashie]

Torain has been nothing but classy and positive since becoming a Bronco. From the amount of injuries he sustained, to watching Josh McD bring in all of these running backs... You heard nothing but positive talk from Torain.

Sad to see him go, I was rooting for the guy. Good luck Ryan! :logo: :salute:

I know you were a fan, but Im not sure why he wouldnt be positive. He really hadnt established himself with the franchise. He had one half of work under his belt in the first season and saddled with being "injury prone." Had he rocked the boat, he would have been out in an instance. He didnt have a choice but to be classy up to this point or he would have been gone in The Great Shanny Purge.

[AsicKKamAziN]

Dont know if you know but Ryan Torain is no longer a Bronco.He never made it and I wish we would had seen it.:sad:

[Peerless]

Ryan Torain*

[CanDB]

Ryan Torain*

Some day Broncos fans will be able to spell this guy's name. Hopefully he will come back to us by then.

I did a thread on this last year......it's kind of easy:

"To rain" or not "To rain"........that is the question.......(just leave out the space)

[Eddie "$" Royal]

i never really cared for him, but gl torrain

[AsicKKamAziN]

Ryan Torain*

Yah Himmmm.

[AtwaterHITS27]

Good luck to Ryan! It must be really frustrating to keep being plagued by these injuries. He is a stand up guy and I wish him luck wherever he goes.

[4th Amigo]

Yea it's too bad, but the guy is made of glass, and will most likely be out of football now......He seemed like a stand up guy, so hopefully he lands on his feet in his next career. It's just a shame, I really liked his running style.

Good luck Torain, thanks for being a positive member of this squad during your time here:salute!:

[karnage]

I know you were a fan, but Im not sure why he wouldnt be positive. He really hadnt established himself with the franchise. He had one half of work under his belt in the first season and saddled with being "injury prone." Had he rocked the boat, he would have been out in an instance. He didnt have a choice but to be classy up to this point or he would have been gone in The Great Shanny Purge.

but that's exactly what shows he has class....he understood his place in the organization while it lasted and kept an optimistic outlook....look at clarett....he came in and just expected everything handed to him on a silver platter...an attitude like that will almost guarantee him success outside of football if he never plays again.....hope he has a good life

[roushmartin6]

This stinks, i was hoping he would make the team over Jordan but now that he is injured that won't happen. Maybe we can stash him on the PS or bring him back if we lose a running back.

[jetrazor74]

I told you all from the moment he was drafted... BUST.

I'd much rather take a backup college RB with physical talent than one that can't stay healthy.

A fifth rounder who ends up not making the team isn't considered a bust. Something had to be expected of them to do that...

Good luck to Ryan. He was a classy guy. I sure hope he can get past his injury bug and make it on another team! :salute!:

[Roddoliver]

LOL how pathetic

[dman444]

I honestly can't even imagine how hard it is to have the talent to play at the highest level in sports and your body will just not allow it. I feel bad for the guy.

[BRONCOS_OWN_U16]

who cares.
this is why we drafted knowshon and picked up the other guys.
shanahans 5th round picks with "first round talent" wont cut it in the nfl all the time. well i shouldnt say that. torain has some skills but staying healthy isnt one of them and thats a must for a rb.

oh well
good luck torain.

[Peerless]

LOL how pathetic

What... is pathetic?

[BRONCOS_OWN_U16]

What... is pathetic?

your love affair with ugly ass becky hammon

[owninit]

your love affair with ugly ass becky hammon


Ugly ass, I realize this isn't the place, but I'd negative CP you for that logic.

[Cugel]

Why? Moreno/Hillis/Buckhalter/Jordan/Walker

Were you a Broncvos fan last year when EIGHT RBs bit the dust? and were placed on IR?

You can't have too many decent RBs in the NFL.

That said, I doubt his injury will allow him to compete in 2009, in which case he's probably done permanently.

He'll have to rehab for another year and then try and get a workout for another team and then get invited to training camp somewhere next season.

His chances aren't all that red hot for a career in the NFL, but better than zero.

He still does, after all, have real talent, if he could ever get healthy -- which admittedly is a long-shot at this point.

[TRUEBRONCOFAN24]

your love affair with ugly ass becky hammon

how is becky ugly?

[bjoli198]

Good Luck in Texans Ryan (no, he haven´t signed there yet, but former broncos players tend to end up there)

[SheerCold]

your love affair with ugly ass becky hammon

I don't think that needed to be said. Just classless imo.