On May 2nd, the Denver Broncos added former Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, one of the most explosive backs in the league when healthy, to an already stacked backfield. Following the draft, I didn't think Elway would make a move for another running back, nevertheless, someone of Jamaal's caliber.
He is the Chiefs all-time leading rusher with 7,260 yards, and is currently the NFL's all-time leader in yards-per-carry with an incredible average of 5.5 yards. He has spent the last two seasons dealing with injuries, playing in only eight games combined in that span. Between his injuries and the emergence of Spencer Ware, he became expendable. He was released by the Chiefs after the season. He will add a spark and be a perfect complement to a loaded backfield with C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker, who are more downhill runners.
I don't think he will be asked to shoulder most of the load, like he did in K.C., which will benefit him -- as well as Anderson and "Book"-- as it will preserve him throughout the course of the season. However, he didn't come here to simply complement Anderson and Booker, he's here to compete for the starting running back position, and rightfully so.
When healthy, he's still one of the most dangerous running backs in the league, and is definitely capable of being the guy come Week One. Either way, imagine defenders trying tackle C.J., Devontae, and Jamaal. It looks like this off-season keeps getting better. After watching him be a thorn in Denver's side all these years, I await to see him blaze down the field in a Broncos uniform!
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