Denver Broncos mailbag: Is this a make or break year for Vic Fangio?

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Denver Broncos fans gather as the team warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Denver Broncos fans gather as the team warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Phillip Lindsay
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a 16-15 win over the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Do you think Phillip Lindsay can eclipse a third-straight 1,000-yard season?

Angel from New York City

A: Phillip Lindsay has been a great addition to the Denver Broncos’ offense since becoming another undrafted free agent find. There is no doubt that he has the potential for another 1,000-yard season.

New Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur had a great running back to utilize in New York with Saquon Barkley. The Giants really did not have anything past Barkley in the run game, with quarterback Daniel Jones the second-leading rusher on the team. Yes, you read that correctly.

That being said, the Broncos added former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon into the mix, and he figures to be a big part of the offense. Gordon may even out-carry Lindsay by the end of the season.

Running back-by-committee is not a good strategy when it comes to becoming a 1,000-yard back. Sure, it will keep Lindsay fresh throughout the season, but what will the distribution of the carries look like?

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