Barkley to play but limited per Rapoport

what Judge said during the week when asked about a “pitch count”.

In comment 15359712 Dave on the UWS said:

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what Judge said during the week when asked about a “pitch count”.

It's really not a contradiction. A pitch count suggests a specific number of snaps that they won't let him exceed. It'll be based on the situation, but they'll be mixing in Booker and whoever more than they would if Barkley were in mid-season form. And truthfully, that should be true across the league regardless of preseason snaps. It's a 17-game season and training camps ain't what they used to be when it comes to preparing players for the pounding they're about to take.

In comment 15359712 Dave on the UWS said:

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what Judge said during the week when asked about a “pitch count”.

Of course it does. Guy gives a masterclass in gamesmanship, he's giving you nothing. I don't even know whether to believe this report, although it's gameday so probably. I said it on the other thread, that comment was probably pure gamesmanship. At this point it makes no sene to give him 20-30 touches when we have a short turnaround and guy hasn't played in a year and will certainly have some conditionnig issues.

within the division.

there may be less dancing in the backfield and more just hitting the line. This may add to yards gained and work to sustain drives.

In comment 15359865 GeofromNJ said:

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there may be less dancing in the backfield and more just hitting the line. This may add to yards gained and work to sustain drives.

Barkley is going to "look" more decisive this year because it's the first team in his post high school life he's actually going to have a line that can run block.

I think they would just wait until Thursday

I'm expecting him to be the focal point of our offense today

In comment 15359875 Giants in 07 said:

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I think they would just wait until Thursday I'm expecting him to be the focal point of our offense today

Right, who the hell knows? This is the type of thing that gives me a ton of confidence in Judge. Broncos have no idea either, and with a player like Barkley, it matters. Personally, I don't know how a guy that was eased in and was extremely limited in the preseason can be a focal point, but it's not out the realm of possibility.

In comment 15359881 Zeke's Alibi said:

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In comment 15359875 Giants in 07 said: Quote: I think they would just wait until Thursday I'm expecting him to be the focal point of our offense today Right, who the hell knows? This is the type of thing that gives me a ton of confidence in Judge. Broncos have no idea either, and with a player like Barkley, it matters. Personally, I don't know how a guy that was eased in and was extremely limited in the preseason can be a focal point, but it's not out the realm of possibility.

Focal point may have been too strong of a term.

But I agree with you that some of this uncertaintly is Judge trying to keep the Broncos on their toes.

I'm hoping he comes out guns blazing