Professor

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In an apparent effort to address a tailback position that features plenty of depth but no proven starter, the Denver Broncos recently approached the Chicago Bears about the availability of six-year veteran runner Thomas Jones, ESPN.com has learned.

The bait dangled by the Broncos in their efforts to upgrade at tailback: Disgruntled wide receiver Ashley Lelie, who boycotted the team's offseason workouts and who may not report to camp when the Broncos begin practicing on Friday.

Denver was rebuffed by the Bears but the inquiry offers at least circumstantial evidence that the Broncos may not feel comfortable with their options at tailback. Ironically, Jones suffered a strained hamstring on Thursday as he was taking a pre-training camp exam and the Bears placed him on the league's physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Chicago officials said Jones will be evaluated daily. Because he is on the active PUP list, Jones can begin practicing in camp as soon as he passes a physical.

The Broncos released veteran tailback Mike Anderson, their leading rusher in 2005, for salary cap reasons this spring, and he signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent. That left Denver with three tailbacks -- former Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, speedster Tatum Bell and second-year veteran Cedric Cobbs -- vying for playing time. Denver officials have said they are satisfied with that group, but the inquiry about Jones might indicate otherwise.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2532028

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denver bear fan

I don't like this idea one bit. Reason being is that Ashlie Lelie is not that great and he is stupid in my opinion for holding out. Jones is way more valuable to the Bears than Lelie would be, even though Lelie would be close to the #1 reciever for the Bears.

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Professor

I think that you should have confidence in Benson, It would end all controversy as to who the #1 back is and remove that distraction. Lelie would be a vaible second option and allow Moose to have more freedom.

just trying to throw a positive spin on it for you.

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J-Unit

It would be a great compliment for Mushim because he is a big guy that goes all over the field and does not have the greatest speed.

Lelie on the other hand, would have to be played totally different. He has GREAT speed and is a good deep ball threat.

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University of Tennessee Lady Vols 2007 National Champions

Potatoking

Lovie Smith wouldnt stand for having Lelie on his team
he's too hard nosed

Plus Jones has way more value, the bears Live by the run, they like having three good RB's

i could never see this deal going through

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