Running backs are ‘en vogue’ again in the NFL. Will Broncos buck tradition and pick a first-round back?

Sammy Winder, Phillip Lindsay agree: Broncos could seek 1,000-yard running back in draft

For going on six years, Phillip Lindsay has been the answer to a trivia question.

Running backs are ‘en vogue’ again in the NFL. Will Broncos buck tradition and pick a first-round back?

It was just about closing time, night creeping toward morning in Metairie, La., Terry Malone and the rest of the New Orleans Saints’ contingent preparing to close up their books at the facility after the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. The building had gone into the night wanting Alabama running back Mark Ingram, the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner. Wanting him bad. They figured, sitting at pick No. 24, that they’d never get him, as then-tight end…

Positional Preview #7: Running backs/fullbacks - Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Gather round, Bomber Nation, pull up a chair and let’s have a chitchat about Brady Oliveira and the place he’s carving out among the greats in this franchise’s history and the annals of the Canadian Football League. First, consider some facts as a starting point as we continue with the latest in our Positional Preview series by shining a light on the offensive backfield: -The reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player/two-time Most Outstanding Canadia…

AFC Draft Rumors: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Titans, Jaguars

The Broncos have been connected to trading up, but a year after Sean Payton admitted he participated in a smokescreen operation surrounding a potential first-round move up the board, the team may be content staying at No. 20. A recent report pegged Denver as a team interested in trading up, but The Athletic’s Dianna Russini counters by indicating the team is comfortable staying at 20 or potentially moving back. It is important to note Payton’s t…

Renck: Broncos Country, trust Sean Payton to do right by Bo Nix in NFL draft – Usa news

He wears a devilish grin and was the first NFL coach with a deal with the Jordan Brand. He wears his confidence as comfortably as his Nike designer sweatshirts, ever on the lookout for a reason to pick a fight or display his football intelligence. And that puts the NFL draft squarely in Sean Payton’s wheelhouse. His conviction, his acumen, his nearly three decades of pro experience make him good at this. Did you hear the story about him taking P…

Which running back should the Broncos draft? DRAFTIQ and RAS for running backs

Can we use analytics to find and draft the next great Bronco running back?