KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Left to toil on the bench, Jamaal Charles was an afterthought in his first -- and likely only -- year with the Denver Broncos. But the former All-Pro (albeit 31-year-old) running back isn't going out on that note. “I want to keep playing,’’ Charles said as he left Broncos headquarters on New Year’s Day, via Mike Klis of 9News. “I’m just going to work out this offseason and hope I get a call.’’ The Broncos signed Charles off the scrap heap as the finishing touch on their three-man backfield, the complement to C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker. But the committee approach never went as planned. Not even close. He recorded just 69 carries for 269 yards and a touchdown across 14 appearances, chipping in 129 receiving yards. Things got so dire that he was made a healthy scratch for the final two regular-season games, sat down in favor of rookie De'Angelo Henderson. This decision cost Charles hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses and incentives, prompting the proud veteran to call for his release. His request fell on deaf ears. “I thought we were all going to get a chance to share the ball,” he told The Denver Post last month. “I never got a chance to be in the first 15, and it sucks. How the other running backs, like I look around and see the Patriots share the running backs and New Orleans. You know what I’m saying? I just never got an opportunity.” Soon, though, Charles will get an opportunity to rebuild his stock. He's scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency in March, and believes there's plenty of gas left in the tank. If used properly, he can be a key cog on a contending team's offense, able to run, catch, pass-protect and, perhaps most importantly, roll with the punches. “My numbers spoke for itself on the stat sheet,’’ Charles said. “I averaged over 4 yards a carry, caught the ball out of the backfield. You can see my explosion, I can still block. All-around player. I just have to get an opportunity. That’s it.’’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoStud 3,253 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Charles still had a burst when he ran, but the crucial fumbles probably sealed his fate in Denver. Oh, and they screwed him over by not using him at the end, diminishing his contract value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Fumbles ruining him. Go to Cleveland and get 300 carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoStud 3,253 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Cleveland could actually use a RB like Charles. Not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Cleveland could actually use a RB like Charles. Not a bad idea.Exactly why I mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoStud 3,253 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Sorry. Not sorry Jamal... Denver sat you, as they should have, after you once again coughed up the ball. Good luck on getting another gig though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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