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Andre Caldwell

Broncos Beat: Montee Ball, Cody Latimer are the 'biggest disappointments' of camp

Denver Post
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Sep 04, 2015 · 7:24 PM EDT

The Denver Post named Montee Ball and Cody Latimer the "biggest disappointments" of camp.

Biggest disappointment: Montee Ball failed to gain traction in the new offense. He is a smart player, a hard worker, but he does not look like the player he was at Wisconsin or even during his rookie season. There haven't been many holes to run through, but in the NFL you have to make tacklers miss and break tackles, which Ball has not done with any consistency.

Receiver Cody Latimer also failed to make big plays, which could cost him snaps as Andre Caldwell and Jordan Norwood receive opportunities before him.

Fantasy Impact: 

It sounds as if Latimer may not have a solid hold of the WR3 spot. He's not going to play much if HC Gary Kubiak sticks with his usual two-TE sets. Ball has fallen down the depth chart and is in danger of getting cut.

Montee Ball
ESPN
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Sep 01, 2015 · 8:59 AM EDT

Montee Ball, who was the team’s No. 1 back this time last year, is expected to play plenty in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals. Ball said Monday he’s hopeful the potential extra carries will help him find a groove in the new offense.

Ball is trying to make a final impression before the Broncos trim the roster to 53 players by Saturday. And he is auditioning as well if, for some reason, the Broncos elect to move on from their second-round pick in the 2013 draft.

“That's an important thing for a running back, to get that lather," Ball said. “To just figure out how the linebackers are flowing and stuff like that, but I'm not complaining at all. I'm not complaining.”

Fantasy Impact: 

There are plenty of rumors surrounding Ball getting traded this offseason thanks to the emergence of Ronnie Hillman as the team's RB2 and C.J. Anderson's play last year. Ball now finds himself on the third team looking to make an impression. Ball was actually a second round pick that went a few spots higher than Eddie Lacy in the 2013 draft. If the team decides to part ways, someone will be interested, but given the injury problems the Broncos have faced last year they may not want to separate just yet.

Ronnie Hillman

Broncos RB Montee Ball playing with third-stringers

Denver Post
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Aug 30, 2015 · 11:49 PM EDT

Montee Ball doesn't see the fire yet, but he sure smells the smoke. Despite being listed as the No. 2 tailback on the Broncos' depth chart, Ball didn't get a carry until the fourth quarter of their 19-12 preseason victory over the 49ers on Saturday.

The third preseason game usually is the one that best models the regular season, and Ball was stuck without a significant role in it.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who has built a career out of getting the most out of running backs, defended his decision to not play Ball much by saying it's difficult to give carries to four running backs during a game.

"Special teams is a big factor with him and (Juwan Thompson)," Kubiak said. "We'll see. I'm fine with Montee."

C.J. Anderson, the Broncos' starting tailback, controlled most of the carries in the first half Saturday with Ronnie Hillman spelling him occasionally. Hillman and Thompson were the go-to backs to start the second half.

Fantasy Impact: 

It's possible that on gameday, the Broncos will dress only Anderson, Hillman and Thompson, due to Thompson's role on special teams. The team could attempt to trade Ball, or just wait for an injury further up the depth chart before making him active on Sundays.

Ronnie Hillman

Broncos Beat: Future of Montee Ball

Denver Post
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Aug 26, 2015 · 9:05 PM EDT

Broncos beat writer Troy Renck answered a question about Montee Ball's future with the team.

Renck: I am not ready to say Ball's roster spot is in jeopardy. But clearly he needs to finish strong, beginning in the third week vs. the 49ers. Ronnie Hillman zoomed past him on the depth chart by leading the NFL with 120 yards in the first two preseason games. Ball has long gain of 12 yards, and 18 yards on his other 11 carries. That's not cutting it. I don't know if he's over thinking it or what, but he should be better in this offense. Juwan Thompson has played well and excels on special teams.

For Ball, the clock is ticking to make an impression on the new coaching staff. Without real improvement, anything is possible.

Fantasy Impact: 

Hillman has gained a lot of press this camp and looks like he has the RB2 job behind C.J. Anderson. Once projected as the team's RB1, Ball seems to be sliding down the depth chart. Given how the team went deep into their RB stash last year, they may not be in a hurry to part ways with Ball. Thompson's ability on special teams would only help his cause.

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