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Denver Broncos: Which position battles to watch for in Chicago

By Scott Corbridge

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 1: Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Running Back

Players on roster: CJ Anderson, Jamaal Charles, Davontae Booker, Stevan Ridley, De’Angelo Henderson

Let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as a crowded backfield. If anything it’s a good thing. There’s a better chance to see if the Denver Broncos can bring a three headed monster every Sunday. With the newly minted offensive line, it’ll be a good change of pace to have a consistent running attack with the chance to have a 1,000 yard runner.

The main battle will be between last years starter CJ Anderson and free agent pickup and veteran work horse Jamaal Charles. The two have been getting a majority of the discussion from day one. There’s a strong chance that the Broncos could have a solid one-two punch. Anderson will start. With both Charles and Booker out due to injuries, he has an early advantage against the rest of the pack.

Newcomers Ridley and Henderson, along with Denver Broncos veteran Juwan Thompson, will takeover for the rest of the game and there’s a good chance that one of the them will solidify the number three spot. The main focus is seeing how the o-line will open up any holes for the runners to make some noise.

Prediction: Jamaal Charles

Bit of a surprise, I know. But Charles said it himself, “If I’m not going to be the man, why am I here?”. Charles has always been know as a change of pace back that can handle 30 carries per game and if and when he can get back to form, then there’s no reason that he can’t win the starting job.

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