Why Denver Broncos Retaining CJ Anderson Was Right Move

March 16, 2016   ·   Cecil Lammey   ·   Jump to comments

The Denver Broncos surprised some by matching the Miami Dolphins' four-year, $18 million offer for running back C.J. Anderson. The Broncos picked up Anderson as an undrafted free agent out of the University of California in 2013. Over three years with the Broncos, Anderson has rushed 338 times for 1,607 yards, 4.8 yards per carry and 13 rushing touchdowns. He’s also snared 59 passes for 507 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
In 2015, Anderson began the season as the starter, but in the first five games of the year, he only averaged 2.6 yards per carry due to an ankle and turf toe injury suffered in Week 1. He was replaced by Ronnie Hillman as the starter but was able to get healthy as the season went on in a backup role. For the second season in a row, Anderson emerged over the last several weeks of the year.
Nearly half of his 720 rushing yards in 2015 came after contact. Anderson’s power is easy to see when he’s toting the rock, and his 2.3 yards-after-co...

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