During his first two seasons in the league, fullback Chris Gronkowski has lined up in a traditional fullback role and split out, in a Dallas Clark-like role. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
There is a misconception among many fans and pundits that the Denver Broncos won’t run the ball in 2012 — and if they do, it will be rarely, and even more rarely will a fullback be utilized. Denver’s offseason acquisitions suggest otherwise.
To help grasp the Broncos’ commitment to the run, consider the history of Head Coach John Fox and Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy. The two coaches spent six years together coaching the Carolina Panthers and their offenses consistently ranked among the top ten rushing attacks in the league during that time.
From 2002-2010, Carolina offenses led by Fox and McCoy averaged 1,917 rushing yards a season and produced four individual 1,000-yard rushers. Last season, Denver’s offense led the league with 2,632 rushing yards and produced another 1,000-yard rusher, ...
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Chris Gronkowski,
John Fox,
Willis McGahee,
Ronnie Hillman,
Knowshon Moreno,
Mario Fannin,
Austin Sylvester,
Peyton Manning,
Donald Brown,
Tony Romo
TEAMS: Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys
TEAMS: Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys
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