Andy Janovich has wasted no time showing the value of a fullback in this offense.
In the first two preseason games, four of the Broncos' five longest runs came with Janovich in the lineup.
Sometimes he sealed a hole. Other times he was out in front, plowing the road, as he did for Ronnie Hillman on an 11-yard run against the 49ers on Aug. 20. And then on other runs, he simply took out a linebacker, preventing him from filling the gap and allowing the ballcarrier to get to the second level.
With an expansive role on special teams, Janovich appears set to be on the active roster for Week 1.