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Here’s how to feel better about Knowshon Moreno’s contract

The deal that finally got Knowshon Moreno, the Broncos' first draft pick, into camp includes almost a nearly $13 million guarantee -- a big chunk of change, particularly considering how prone running backs are to getting hurt. Fortunately, Moreno has what WalterFootball.com's pre-draft report described as a "minimal injury history...
By Michael RobertsAugust 10, 2009
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The deal that finally got Knowshon Moreno, the Broncos’ first draft pick, into camp includes almost a nearly $13 million guarantee — a big chunk of change, particularly considering how prone running backs are to getting hurt. Fortunately, Moreno has what WalterFootball.com’s pre-draft report described as a “minimal injury history with not many miles on his tires” — and there’s no denying his onfield skills are spectacular. (They’ll need to be, considering quarterback Kyle Orton’s dispiriting performance at last week’s Invesco Field practice.) Judging by the video above, it may have been money well spent.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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