devine cut already?

[Joshecalpoly]

He might be a good change of pace back. I wouldn't mind us signing him. However, he is small and Fannin might end up being our speed back anyway.

Well Fannin at 52lbs heavier was faster then Devine at the the 40 but Devine has better endurance (which is not as big of an issue in the rotational role). If he did walk out that means Fannin has a better personality to. Plus Fannin is supposed to be a better receiver.

However, I dont know if Ild want him to be a speed back because his style of play tends to be to run over players ild rather him gain weight and be a combo power-speed back. With a 4.37 40 and his frame he can handle a few lbs.

Last year he had mental problems with holding onto the ball (Hence why he spent the time playing FB and impressed many scouts for his ability to block) which I hope changes because otherwise I am excited because this guy has talent he wont avoid hits like others (since his side step and direction changing isnt the best) which is an issue but he is a walter peyton like player who will force broken tackles and is deadly in the open field. He has a break away speed that is rare at 1.51 seconds he ran the 10.

Most see his 230+ lbs. and think we have another Moreno, but this guy is more of a Walter Peyton Tolbert I will run you down and never stop fighting type.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFRz7xxxQI8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18riJYBQLm0

Still if we cant sign a good tandum back and White is healthy a 230+ speed demon can come in handy as a rotational back

[killacal]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6520/noel-devine

Free agent RB Noel Devine reportedly "walked out" on the Eagles.
Devine was waived on Saturday, but apparently "left the squad on his own." If true, it would raise an immediate red flag for any potential future suitors. The deck is already stacked against the under-sized (5-foot-8, 170 pounds) back, so it would be a shame if he gave teams another serious reason to overlook him.
this doesnt look good if its true

[Hoserman117]

That was 09' going into the 11' season he is coming off hip surgery and as I said before is gonna have to be the broncos second best option at receiver. Its not a good idea to have him returning punts and kicks all game where he will take extra hits.

Yeah I said two years ago against the Chargers, that's not his rookie season... And again like I said, last year he had a KR TD stupidly called back. He's 100% back from his hip issue and has looked great in camp.

I'm pretty sure Decker is going to take control of the 2nd WR spot, with Royal thrown in the slot and returning kicks like the coaches have already said he will do.

And even outside all of that, Cassius Vaughn had a KR TD last year, and I'm sure he's sticking on the team. No reason to pick up Devine, especially since he couldn't contribute anywhere else.

[shawinkerpoppin]

That was 09' going into the 11' season he is coming off hip surgery and as I said before is gonna have to be the broncos second best option at receiver. Its not a good idea to have him returning punts and kicks all game where he will take extra hits.

[Hoserman117]

since his rookie season he hasn't been doing all that great. Also with Thomas out for awhile and Gaffney gone he is gonna need to focus more on playing receiver than returner.

The coaches have already said Royal is going to be playing punt return duty this year, and I guess you missed the two punt return touchdowns against the Chargers in 09, and the total BS return for a touchdown called back against the 49er's last year?

Royal is extremely dangerous as a returner, and if you forget, Cassius Vaughn took a kick back for a touchdown last year as well.

Devine would waste a roster spot in my opinion. Our backfield is too crowded for him to get any action back there as well.

[shawinkerpoppin]

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since his rookie season he hasn't been doing all that great. Also with Thomas out for awhile and Gaffney gone he is gonna need to focus more on playing receiver than returner.

[Hoserman117]

I have not seen anyone worth mentioning in the return game in the past few years. If noel devine can give us a something special in the return game then he is worth the roster spot in my opinion.

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[shawinkerpoppin]

I don't really see how he contributes at all. If all he does is get in on the return game it's a wasted roster spot since we have so many guys that can already do that and contribute on other areas of the field as well.

I have not seen anyone worth mentioning in the return game in the past few years. If noel devine can give us a something special in the return game then he is worth the roster spot in my opinion.

[JayJack]

We nees to sign as many RBs as possible. We have to find a way to keep our defense off the field!!!

[MightyHorse]

He was my #1 UDFA that I wanted, I'd love to pick him up. With the way things are going I'd pretty much bet the house against us doing it though.

If it comes down to him or a DT we'll probably get him.

[Hoserman117]

I don't really see how he contributes at all. If all he does is get in on the return game it's a wasted roster spot since we have so many guys that can already do that and contribute on other areas of the field as well.

[shawinkerpoppin]

I hope Denver will pick him up. He can be a great addition for special teams. I dont really see him getting any carries though.

[InElwayWeTrust]

He was my #1 UDFA that I wanted, I'd love to pick him up. With the way things are going I'd pretty much bet the house against us doing it though.

[Jack-o-Lantern]

He might be a good change of pace back. I wouldn't mind us signing him. However, he is small and Fannin might end up being our speed back anyway.

[Tarheel23]

Bring him in. Id like to see how he contributes in the return game.