Broncos sign RB Tatum Bell...again
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Phinperorluxury_boxOPBroncos turn to former running back Tatum Bell
Maybe a blast from the past can help the Denver Broncos’ current conundrum in their battered backfield.
Down to rookie fullback Peyton Hillis as their primary ballcarrier following injuries to all four of their tailbacks, the Broncos signed free agent Tatum Bell on Tuesday, bringing back a player they drafted in the second round out of Oklahoma State in 2004.
Bell was traded to Detroit in 2007 as part of the deal that brought cornerback Dre’ Bly to Denver, and he played for the Lions last season before being released March 2.
Bell knows the Broncos’ blocking scheme and terminology, but he and Alex Haynes, a versatile free agent who signed Monday, will take some time getting up to speed. That leaves the Broncos with Hillis as their starter followed by P.J. Pope, who was elevated from the practice squad last week, Bell and Haynes.
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I believe he got traded because he had fumbling issues and Shanahan lost faith in him. Its interesting to see him back. He was selling cars prior to this phone call. I'm kind of surprised to see him back considering he was caught stealing after he was released from the Lions. He still fits that scheme because he's a one-cut and go back but I don't think he can take on many carries. The talk was that he would be signed today if he showed up in shape and I'm assuming he did.
GridIronKing34forum_veteranI mentioned this as a joke when Hall and Pittman went down...
I didn't think it would actually happen.. :lol:
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