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Montee Ball
ESPN
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Aug 09, 2014 · 7:59 PM EDT

With Broncos RB Montee Ball coming off an appendectomy and C.J. Anderson recovering from a concussion, undrafted rookie Juwan Thompson continues to make his presence felt.

Thompson got some snaps with the first-team offense Saturday. With the second-team offense later, he broke off the biggest run of the day, out-running safety Duke Ihenacho the final 25 yards or so to close the deal. Thompson, who played for David Cutcliffe at Duke, is well-versed in pass protection and has shown consistent hands. But in the run game he has shown quality decisiveness -- he squares his shoulders and hits the hole -- and more top-end speed than perhaps the Broncos' believed he had.

Montee Ball

Montee Ball aiming to play in preseason

Denver Post
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Aug 09, 2014 · 2:48 PM EDT

Five pounds lighter, but feeling better, Broncos running back Montee Ball watched practice for the first time since undergoing an appendectomy on Monday.

Ball couldn't say when he will play, but remains pleased with his progress.

"Right now I am getting healthy and strengthening my core, just listening to my body. Just taking it day-by-day, step-by-step," Ball said. "When you see me back in pads, you will know I am ready."

Playing in the preseason remains the goal, Ball admitted.

Fantasy Impact: 

HC John Fox said it's not necessary for him to play in preseason, however, because they know enough about him from the last two years. But there is no timetable for him to come back. Ball shouldn't have lost much value and remains a low-end first to high-end second value in drafts.

Felix Jones
Denver Post
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Aug 08, 2014 · 8:54 PM EDT

The guy you've never heard of, RB Juan Thompson, is helping the Broncos resist the temptation to add a big name such as Felix Jones or Michael Bush to an injury-ravaged, inexperienced running back corps. With Anderson's status uncertain (concussion) for the Aug. 17 game at San Francisco and Montee Ball (appendectomy) out until at least the third preseason game, Thompson becomes an interesting option in the roster roulette.

"We have got numbers there — kids that have been with us and done a good job," coach John Fox said when asked if he was concerned about the depth at the running back. "Ronnie (Hillman) got more opportunities. Montee is doing great, and he'll be back shortly. And Thompson played well."

Fantasy Impact: 

The Broncos feel like the don't need to add another back, especially with the play of Thompson on Thursday night. The story gives him a "puncher's chance" to make the team because he's built like a boxer, a sculpted 5-foot-11, 225 pounds. He is equipped for short-yardage plays, where he first started making noise in training camp during goal-line drills. And his tires feature plenty of tread. He was part of a four-man rotation at Duke.

Knowshon Moreno

Montee Ball to have appendectomy, will miss camp and preseason

NFL.com
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Aug 04, 2014 · 2:45 PM EDT

Montee Ball has hit the shelf for the Denver Broncos.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the second-year running back will undergo an appendectomy Monday that will sideline him for the rest of training camp and the preseason. Ball is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.

Ball showed considerable promise in the back half of his rookie season and is expected to replace Knowshon Moreno as Denver's primary ball-carrier in 2014. Ball came in at No. 7 on Around The League's "Making The Leap" countdown.

Fantasy Impact: 

Ball's absence means more touches and first-team looks for the healthy members of the Broncos' backfield. Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson will see most of the work until Ball can return to action. Without any more camp or preseason games, Ball could be eased back into things at least the first week meaning he may not get full snaps in Week 1. He's still expected to emerge as the team's RB1, but now it may take some time. As of now, it doesn't seem like his early second round value should be in too much jeopardy.

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