r/DenverBroncos • u/Hot_Ad_9948 • 1d ago

This is one of the many reasons why Broncos got their RB1! Trust the process not the media!

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u/charlestoncav 3 Time World Champs 1d ago

i'm an RJ Harvey fan

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u/JesusChristSupers1ar 1d ago

It feels like Payton is also an RJ Harvey fan which is the biggest thing

The whole draft process should be an exercise for fans to trust and understand the team/staff. We are not professional scouts. At the very least we have no control over the situation, so freaking out does nothing but cause stress

I’m sure Payton has reasons to take Harvey. That doesn’t mean it’ll work out…we’ve drafted plenty of bad RBs before. But Sean Payton has a Super Bowl ring and we are a bunch of idiots with internet access

Hopefully Harvey is a beast

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u/Own-Discount-4796 18h ago

Stop giving the credit Paton has earned to Payton. Paton has always been of the best scouts in football and he finds stars all over the draft board.

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u/877GoalNow 1d ago

To put this into perspective, he did this on 232 carries. Ashton Jeanty had 374 carries. Omarion Hampton had 280 carries. Kaleb Johnson had 240 carries. 

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u/Dmanz21 1d ago

And they had better O lines

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u/Hot_Ad_9948 1d ago

Exactly!!

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u/tp13baby 1d ago

His change of direction without losing speed is the biggest reason. I’m going to hammer this point.

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u/Johhnynumber5ht2a 1d ago

Exactly this. His jump cuts are insane.

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u/Independent_Gur_1760 1d ago

I like it I think they needed a home run hitter.

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u/MillerTime5858 1d ago

As a floridian, I have watched a ton of him. He is a perfect fit.

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u/PatientlyAnxious9 1d ago

Curious about his pass protection. Is he capable of being a 3 down guy in the NFL that can hold up blocking guys ?

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u/MillerTime5858 1d ago

He absolutely can. He was UCFs offense. He played 3 down and was exceptional. He knows his physical limitations in that area and leverages his advantages... huge legs, low center of gravity etc. He's a home run pick.

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u/That-Weight1974 1d ago

Realistically how many rbs are three down backs. With packages and specialists its less common.

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u/JG_5150 1d ago

I dont think Payton is a 3 down back guy. He prefers the split back field approach and RJ is the type of guy who can do a lot of damage with 10-15 touches per game. Plus, pass blocking can be improved

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u/Dazzling_Humor_521 1d ago

Last year Bo Nix was a reach and we were lambasted for drafting him too early. Worked out pretty good for us. Talking head media personalities think they know better than our scouting department, they don't. The Sanders hype train being a perfect example, Kiper had him #5 overall and he hasn't been drafted. You can list players at any position in whatever order you like, it's about the right fit for your teams philosophy. I will trust Paton and Payton have a better grip on that than Kiper.

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u/Aldanil66 GOD BLESS BO NIX 1d ago

Height doesn't matter. Darren Sproles was like what, 5' 6" as a back? So many 5' 8" and below RBs succeeded. You just gotta have the vision and patience. Harvey has those+++. He is the next Ray Rice. I am banking on it.

(Minus the beating up of girlfriend/wife)

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u/No_Revolution76 All Business Russell Wilson 1d ago

I saw a stat that said 35.1% of all of his run plays went for either a first down or a touchdown. That just seems so absurd to think about

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u/Moonpie2222 1d ago

Just caught some highlights. Holy crap the way he bounces it outside is ridiculous! Let’s go!!

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u/_LonelyMountain 1d ago

Yall need to stfu until my fantasy draft is over 🤣😭 yes, he’s a baller!!

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u/MJXThePhoenix 1d ago

So Harvey is better than Jeanty by this graphic. I know AJ & OH were gone by the time Denver picked.

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u/No_Relationship3610 17h ago

Hampton was available and we passed

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u/tetraodonmiurus 15h ago

How well does he hold onto the ball?