When the Broncos made their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade last January, Audric Estime was inactive. On gameday, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, and Javonte Williams were tapped to carry the rock, with none of them having much success.
So why was Estime inactive?
For whatever reason, Sean Payton decided it was in the team’s best interest to activate Badie from injured reserve and sit Estime. Tyler Badie had 2 carries for 8-yards.
This season, the Broncos bring Badie, Estime, McLaughlin, and the undrafted former Memphis Showboat Blake Watson back. They added RJ Harvey in the 2nd round of the draft to replace Javonte Williams who was jettisoned after an uninspiring return from injury.