Don Hutson
Footballguy
Best.Running.Back.Ever.
155 total yards and a TD today against the Bears. Dominated touches.I still maintain that it was only a bad call to start Boone in hindsight. It was simply a classic case of "any given Sunday" (or Monday, in this instance).
Occasionally game script kills fantasy players, and there isn't a darn thing anyone can do about it. They flop, plain and simple.
Also, just because the kid had a horrible game does not mean he's completely worthless, or that he wouldn't have had a terrific game under different circumstances. It just wasn't his night....or ours. It happens. In fact, that's fantasy football 101.
Bet he's going to be high in FBG rankings next weekSomeone to keep an eye on for the fantasy playoffs
7. RB Mike Boone to Denver
The deal: Two years, $2.6 million with the Broncos
All Boone has done as a pro is produce. Working as the third back in Minnesota over the past three years, he has turned 71 carries into 379 yards and four touchdowns, including a 17-148-1 line in Week 17 against the Bears and their 10th-ranked rush defense by DVOA in 2019. He has actually seen more action in the preseason, where his 90 carries have produced 391 yards and three scores, along with 13 catches for 145 receiving yards. Boone had good measurables coming out of college at Cincinnati and played about half of the special-teams snaps for the Vikings over the past couple of years. He profiles like the sort of back who could emerge as a No. 1 if given the opportunity, and he should have a key member of the organization in his corner, given that new Broncos general manager George Paton just joined the team from Minnesota.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have question marks at running back. Melvin Gordon had a wildly inconsistent season in his debut with Denver, ranking 44th out of 47 backs in success rate while seeing his receiving efficiency crater and his fumbles continue. It appeared as if the Broncos might have voided Gordon's 2021 guarantee of $4.5 million after the running back was arrested on DUI charges during the season, but those charges were dropped in March, and he will likely be on the roster.
More realistically, Boone might be ticketed for the Phillip Lindsay role in the offense. The 5-foot-8 back has flashed over the past few years, but he struggled to stay healthy in 2020 and ranked 47th out of those 47 qualifying backs in success rate. The Colorado product is now an unrestricted free agent after the Broncos rescinded their original-round tender.
At worst, Boone should be the No. 3 back for the Broncos. If Lindsay signs elsewhere and/or if Gordon continues to underwhelm, there's an opportunity for Boone to do more. The evidence we have suggests that he could be an above-average option if given the chance. He's closer to that chance in Denver.
If I had to guess, I'd say Royce Freeman will be the primary backup to Gordon, but this should be an open competition.I picked him up off the wire as a WTF add to the end of my bench but does anyone think Royce Freeman is in front of him, behind Gordon?
Maybe John Elway does.I picked him up off the wire as a WTF add to the end of my bench but does anyone think Royce Freeman is in front of him, behind Gordon?
MIKE BOONE RB, DENVER BRONCOS
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said the team would "utilize all three" of their running backs in 2021.
Free agency signing Mike Boone seemed like an afterthought in the Denver offense after the team moved up to draft North Carolina RB Javonte Williams. Fangio, however, seemed to keep the light on for Boone as a weekly contributor. "Hopefully this year with our three backs — [Mike] Boone being one of them, who we really like that we signed in free agency — we'll get a nice flow and get a good understanding and philosophy of the system which we'll take from week to week to utilize all three of them," Fangio said. That Melvin Gordon remains the favorite to lead the backfield early in the season doesn't preclude Williams taking over as the team's primary ball carrier. Denver general manager recently described Williams as a "special back" and a "three-down back" who excels in pass protection. Williams and Gordon will likely have similar ADPs by August.
RELATED:
Melvin Gordon
, Javonte Williams
SOURCE: DenverBroncos.com
May 17, 2021, 9:40 AM ET
Broncos placed RB Mike Boone on injured reserve with a quad injury.
The designation will not become official until after final cuts, which will enable Boone to return in as few as three weeks. Had it become official Tuesday morning, he would have been out for the season. Boone was slapped with a 4-6 timeline upon going down three weeks ago. Although he is a potentially dangerous change-of-pace, Boone is also buried as the No. 3 on the depth chart, and would need an injury to Javonte Williams or Melvin Gordon to become fantasy relevant.
Broncos placed RB Mike Boone on the reserve/COVID list.
Boone reportedly didn't feel good at the start of Friday's practice, requested a test, and was promptly removed from the practice field and placed in COVID protocols. With close contacts still pending, it's entirely possible Denver's running backs room is thinned out by Saturday afternoon. It's a situation to monitor over the weekend.
RELATED:
Melvin Gordon
, Javonte Williams
SOURCE: Jeff Legwold on Twitter
Dec 10, 2021, 3:29 PM ET
This is an accurate sentiment.This ####### guy
This is an accurate sentiment.
He does have a lot of speed. Enough ability to get you interested but he lacks some of the intangible things and has face planted in games where he had opportunity in the past. So really hard to trust him even if that situation opens up for him again.
Short week, not sure...but if Gordon fumbles early (and he has fumbled every game)...all plans go out the window.What’s the chat here then ? How much play does he get alongside Gordon ?
Short week, not sure...but if Gordon fumbles early (and he has fumbled every game)...all plans go out the window.What’s the chat here then ? How much play does he get alongside Gordon ?
The drop off in talent and skill from Javonte Williams to Mike Boone, golden egg?Short week, not sure...but if Gordon fumbles early (and he has fumbled every game)...all plans go out the window.What’s the chat here then ? How much play does he get alongside Gordon ?
Yeah I’ve been sitting on No.1 waiver priority so far this season and am having a nightmare 1-3 start. There’s only so long you can wait for the golden egg, just trying to work out if this could be it even if it takes a week or two
He always impressed me during preseason with the Vikings (yes, I know preseason) but he just had too much talent ahead of him to get on the field.The drop off in talent and skill from Javonte Williams to Mike Boone, golden egg?Short week, not sure...but if Gordon fumbles early (and he has fumbled every game)...all plans go out the window.What’s the chat here then ? How much play does he get alongside Gordon ?
Yeah I’ve been sitting on No.1 waiver priority so far this season and am having a nightmare 1-3 start. There’s only so long you can wait for the golden egg, just trying to work out if this could be it even if it takes a week or two
4 touches in the game this past Sunday
Have you seen his stats his Jr and Sr year of college at Cinci? 4 full college years, undrafted and for good reason.
Highest number of rushing attempts in a season is 49 and his next 2 closest are 11 and 11.
I would use extreme caution
Right...and Im in a league (with very limited moves) where I now have high ankle sprain in Jonathon Taylor...inactive every other game in Kamara...and fumbling Gordon. Hoping they keep some trust in Gordon.Short week, not sure...but if Gordon fumbles early (and he has fumbled every game)...all plans go out the window.What’s the chat here then ? How much play does he get alongside Gordon ?
Yeah I’ve been sitting on No.1 waiver priority so far this season and am having a nightmare 1-3 start. There’s only so long you can wait for the golden egg, just trying to work out if this could be it even if it takes a week or two
Devine Ozigbo
Best opportunity =/= great value. He's a below average RB on a below average offense, in a committee.It’s so quiet in here. He is the highest recommended WW pick up in most of my leagues as per FBG. I’m not sure what to do.
What are you guys doing? Passing? Small interest? Med or All in?
That’s the thing, outside of one league that I had JW in, I’m not needy at RB. So I think I’m going to be passing in most leagues.Best opportunity =/= great value. He's a below average RB on a below average offense, in a committee.It’s so quiet in here. He is the highest recommended WW pick up in most of my leagues as per FBG. I’m not sure what to do.
What are you guys doing? Passing? Small interest? Med or All in?
Not worth blowing a budget over. If you can get him cheap-mid budget range AND you're desperate at the position, go for it.
Their OC came out and indicated Gordon would be "carry the load". Obviously he's gonna have to hold onto the ball or he won't be carrying the ball much (if at all). I think that's the reason they picked up Murray TBH if Gordon's fumbling issues continue.It’s so quiet in here. He is the highest recommended WW pick up in most of my leagues as per FBG. I’m not sure what to do.
What are you guys doing? Passing? Small interest? Med or All in?
Mike Boone rushed seven times for 38 yards in the Broncos' loss to the Colts, adding three receptions for 47 additional yards.
Boone reeled in a Russell Wilson screen pass late in the third quarter and turned it upfield for a 34-yard gain -- his longest play of the afternoon. Serving as the clear No. 2 behind Melvin Gordon, Boone saw 10 opportunities to Gordon's 18, and will likely serve as Gordon's immediate backup in Week 6 against the Jaguars. Boone is nothing more than a speculative deep-league stash, as the Broncos could just as easily promote Latavius Murray from the practice squad if they're in search of running back help.
Oct 7, 2022, 1:14 AM ET
Yeah, this backfield has become quite the boondoggle….Not quite the boon to owners that was expected.
Mike Boone rushed four times for 23 yards in the Broncos' Week 7 loss to the Jets.
Boone left in the second half with an ankle injury and was ruled out. Surprisingly, Boone was not targeted in the passing game by backup quarterback Brett Rypien. He was a distant No. 3 behind Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray on the ground. It seemed like it might finally be Boone's moment after Javonte Williams was lost to a torn ACL, but the Broncos could not wait to play journeyman Murray over him. There is little light at the end of the 12-team tunnel for 27-year-old Boone.
- NBCSportsEDGE