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Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:58 pm EST

Broncos sign Tatum Bell to bolster running back corps

By Joe Zedalis

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The Denver Broncos went back into their history to find their new running back.

Denver signed Tatum Bell Tuesday after he worked out for the team. The Denver Post cited an unnamed NFL source that confirmed the deal.

The former Broncos tailback rushed for 921 yards in 2005 and 1,025 yards in 2006. Bell makes sense for the team because of its extraordinary injury predicament at tailback and his familiarity with the system.

At tailback, the Broncos have lost Michael Pittman, Andre Hall, and Ryan Torain to season-ending injuries and a fourth tailback, Selvin Young has been bothered the past month with a groin strain.

The Broncos selected Bell with their second-round pick in the 2004 draft. He averaged 5.3 yards a carry in his first two seasons, then reached the 1,000-yard threshold in his third. He was then traded to Detroit, along with right tackle George Foster, before last season in exchange for cornerback Drè Bly.

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  1. Lotus
    1. Posted by Lotus Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    To all those traveling to Denver...keep an eye on your luggage or Bell may steal it!
  2. Anthony H
    2. Posted by Anthony H Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    They neded more than Tatum Bell. They need a DEFENSE!!!!!
    Skins Rule
  3. PhilipH
    3. Posted by PhilipH Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Good move. He does have a 4.5 yard average.
  4. jd 1
    4. Posted by jd 1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:19 pm EDT

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    Won't matter, the will get splattered by Atlanta.
  5. fifa98
    5. Posted by fifa98 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    running backs are to the broncos what receivers are to the seahawks
  6. superchunk
    6. Posted by superchunk Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    bell will play ,then lose his spot to young as soon as he is heathy.nice sub.
  7. sleepyjacen
    7. Posted by sleepyjacen Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    How does this qualify as a "rumor"?
  8. Rmoss606
    8. Posted by Rmoss606 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    fifa98 so true. some times teams focus so much on bolstering defenses and o-lines they forget they need off. playmakers. only this yr did denver decide to get a wr to compliment the losses of walker and a declining but awesome rod smith
  9. COONIE
    9. Posted by COONIE Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    he's good for maybe 10 carries the whole game Atlanta's defense is clicking and will wear him down
  10. Raider
    10. Posted by Raider Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    That was a no brainer for them to pick up Bell. He will probably steal 4.5 yards per carry. Maybe he will steal a few games for them. The only negative is his teammates will have to watch their back or he might steal the shirt off it. Sorry no pun intended.LOL
  11. MICHAEL H
    11. Posted by MICHAEL H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    best move they have made in ahile...very smart...he is good and will be the back we need at this time ..way to to ggoooooo..go broncos
  12. MICHAEL H
    12. Posted by MICHAEL H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    best move they have made in ahile...very smart...he is good and will be the back we need at this time ..way to to ggoooooo..go broncos
  13. sleepyjacen
    13. Posted by sleepyjacen Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    Bell and Foster were shipped out of town because of subpar effort. Then Bell was cut by the Lions. Other than just being a roster filler, how will he help?
  14. bigrich8
    14. Posted by bigrich8 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    at last i checked, the broncos need the old "orange crush" back. their defense is paper thin at best.
  15. Robert C
    15. Posted by Robert C Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    They should have brought back Quentin Griffin...maybe they will. he is free.
  16. joe cool
    16. Posted by joe cool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Won't matter, the defense is horrible so even if they do win the rough and tumble AFC West, they're one and done. But if you need to start your 5th string running back off the street, might as well be someone who knows the system.
  17. jason b
    17. Posted by jason b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    what the hell
  18. daniel c
    18. Posted by daniel c Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    Hey poeple I for one like what the team did in this move. He did well in his years with us. DONT be surprised if he runs for 100 plus in this next game. The man has speed. Are we BRONCO FANS or what? We are in 1st place lets go and support our team people or leave the state.
  19. the guru
    19. Posted by the guru Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    bell needed this chance he knows the system and will be their number one rb as long as he is healthy he is better than young
  20. Bryan N
    20. Posted by Bryan N Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    Wasn't Tatum Bell the runningback who stole that guy's credit card and luggage?
  21. jackbauer
    21. Posted by jackbauer Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    If by "well over 1000 yrds" you mean 1,025....along with numerous fumbles...then you are right as rain!
  22. Lotus
    22. Posted by Lotus Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Bryan N, yes that was Bell. Broncos players may want to lock their luggage to their bodies for road games and lock their lockers!
    Oddly enough, Bell returned much of Rudi's stuff but not his underwear.
  23. Ra
    23. Posted by Ra Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    How about one more comment about T. Bell stealing luggage!!!
    We get it! So what?
    Can he run the ball?
    Hee hee hee......"watch your bags", hee hee hee......"he'll steal the show".
    Lame!
  24. Free V
    24. Posted by Free V Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:30 pm EDT

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    ....Can't Help it....Tatum "Samsonite" Bell.....
  25. SL
    25. Posted by SL Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    When I think luggage, i think TB and OJ!......I gotta (Shana)-hand it to the Broncos, hell of a pick up........Another losing season for Cutler.......Maybe Mo Clarett can get into a work release program............I guess when it (Tor)-rains it pours........whatever

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