Mike

Anderson

It’s merely speculation at this point, but it makes sense. The Broncos have a glut of capable runners and Miami needs a between=the-tackles presence.

The team will wait for Anderson to see a specialist to determine whether he’ll need surgery. If so, he’ll miss the entire season. Garrison Hearst and rookie Tatum Bell each move up the depth chart.

Anderson is not sure if he will get major playing time tonight, but said if he doesn’t, he won’t necessarily read anything into it.

Anderson is staking his claim to the backup role behidn Quentin Griffin. His success is bad news for the fantasy value of Tatum Bell and Garrison Hearst.

He would be a reserve running back and special teams player. Anderson could also excel in goal-line situations.

Anderson isn’t likely to get many carries. He’s too valuable as a blocker and the Broncos should have other options.

Anderson was used on the goal-line once, getting stuffed. Tatum Bell fared no better in his time on the field.

''Mike is a big, strong guy, and he’s good near the goal line,’' coach Mike Shanahan said. ''We missed that last year. He gives us that option.’'

Regarding Anderson’s age, the Post writes, ''Attention fantasy-leaguers: This is no professional courtesy to seniority.’' Tatum Bell has reportedly not proven he can gain the tough yards. We’re skeptical that Anderson can keep the job throughout the season, but this obviously boosts his Draft stock. He’s worth grabbing in the first 75 picks, but we’d pair him with Bell. They will both be high risk/high reward selections.

He only played one and half series. Tatum Bell also played well, but the job is Anderson’s to lose.