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Under The Radar RB Prospects For Broncos

By Cameron Parker

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Juwan Thompson/Kapri Bibbs

Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) runs during warmups before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Denver won 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) runs during warmups before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Denver won 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

There are two running backs on the roster who could challenge one another to be the backup to CJ Anderson. Kapri Bibbs and Juwan Thompson both could vie for a spot behind Anderson. Ronnie Hillman testing free agency opens the door for both backs to have an impact on the team.

Aug 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) rushes in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Texans defeated the Broncos 18-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) rushes in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Texans defeated the Broncos 18-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Thompson may have the nod over Bibbs at this point given his more well rounded pass blocking. Ronnie Hillman was given the more reps out of the corps of backs due to his success in pass blocking. Thompson’s edge over Bibbs for reps could be his versatility to be a fullback for the Broncos.

Bibbs, on the other hand, give the Broncos the chance at a more versatile back like Anderson. Bibbs and Anderson are similar in style but more snaps have given Anderson the starting role. The most raw in the stable of running backs on the roster is Bibbs. Versatility as a pass receiver out of the backfield and success in the zone-scheme running style gives Bibbs an opportunity to be more successful than Thompson.

Look for both running backs to push each other for the backup, but Thompson will more than likely be given the role between the two of them.

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