MX23RW : Friday, December 13 07:57:32| >> :600:61480822:61480822:
The Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium before a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos on September 17, 2006

Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning: 'Denver Broncos are counting on Montee Ball'

By , Reporter
Manning: 'We're counting on Ball'
© AP Photos
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning says that rookie running back Montee Ball will be a big part of the team's plans for 2013.

Peyton Manning has revealed that Montee Ball features heavily in the Denver Broncos' plans for the 2013 NFL season.

The AFC West champions used their second-round Draft pick to acquire the 22-year-old running back.

The team's quarterback told USA Today: "We're just kind of going through plays, going through games, getting him comfortable hearing audibles at the line of scrimmage, because we are going to count on him in a big way this year. He's a rookie, but coach [John] Fox isn't going to bring him along slowly.

"I can tell you Ball [and rookie tackle Vinston Painter] have been studying their playbooks and not playing much golf, which is a good thing."

Willis McGahee led the Broncos in rushing in 2012, with 731 yards and four touchdowns.

ID:86950: cacheID:86950:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1443:
Written by
Sian Cowper 
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox talks to reporters on May 20, 2013
Read Next:
Fox: 'Broncos would not change playoff decision'
>
Read more about Montee Ball Peyton Manning John Fox Willis McGahee Vinston Painter American Football