Mile High Report on RJ Harvey

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Against the Falcons, Harvey had five carries for just 16 yards. That's a 3.2 yard per carry average and certainly won't cut the mustard when the rubber meets the road in the regular season... Otherwise, I can see rookie running back Jonah Coleman supplanting him as a rusher. He also didn't have any receptions in the preseason opener.
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Harvey's 3.2 YPC in Week 1 concerning; needs rushing improvement or faces Coleman competition.

Rookie running back led all NFL rookies with 12 touchdowns in 2025 and was integral to Broncos' passing game, nearly reaching 1,000 all-purpose yards; however, struggled as rusher in second half of season when J.K. Dobbins was injured; in Week 1 preseason against Falcons, Harvey had 5 carries for 16 yards (3.2 YPC), which Calvin Throckmorton says "won't cut the mustard when the rubber meets the road in the regular season"; also had no receptions in preseason opener; Calvin Throckmorton hopes to see improved vision and consistency between the tackles in Week 2, otherwise rookie Jonah Coleman could supplant him as rusher.

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