Moreno learns from other running backs

Knowshon Moreno feels good about his progress, but like many others, the Denver Broncos rookie running back isn't quite sure what his role will be.

Denver didn't select Moreno with the 12th overall selection in April's draft so he could sit and learn for a season. He'll probably get a lot of touches, but for now he has been running behind LaMont Jordan and Correll Buckhalter in practice.

Being behind two veteran tailbacks during the team's passing camp didn't bother Moreno.

"Not at all," Moreno said. "I'm just learning, they've been in the league eight or nine years. Coming behind them and learning from them and maybe one day making my way up there is awesome."

Moreno said when he got to Georgia he had three tailbacks ahead of him, but one left school and he got a chance to play when injuries struck. He rushed for 1,336 yards as a freshman.

He thrived in the Southeastern Conference and there's a reason the Broncos ignored their defensive needs and selected Moreno with their first first-round pick. He has the talent to be a top NFL player, and he said he feels he fits in well.

"I'm definitely confident," Moreno said. "I think a lot of guys in the backfield in that room can get the job done, any snap, anyone in that room. I'm trying to find my place and keep on learning."

Moreno's place could be just about anywhere on the field. When he was drafted Broncos coach Josh McDaniels raved about his ability as a pass protector and also about his hands, meaning he could play in passing situations right away. He is also a skilled runner.

Moreno said he is learning the playbook and practices are slowing down for him as he understands the offense better. By the time training camp starts in late July, Moreno should be ready to make a move up the depth chart, but before then he said he has a lot to work on.

"There's always room for improvement, especially with pass protection and catching the ball and routes and running and reading the defenses," Moreno said. "It's a lot to learn and it's a lot to work on so I'm going to work on all of those things."