The Facts: HC Vance Joseph said Wednesday that Anderson is in his best shape "in three or four years," a sentiment the running back agreed with following his first practice. His highlights included a tip-toe touchdown catch from Paxton Lynch in the corner of the end zone during red-zone work. "I did some things this offseason that were introduced to me, and whether I liked it or didn't like, I just kept going with it and kept pushing," Anderson said. "I didn't do something for two weeks and then stop. I just kept going with it through the whole offseason. I'm definitely in the best shape I've been in in a long time, so I'm excited about that."
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Anderson suffered a torn meniscus in his knee during the Broncos’ Week 7 victory over Houston last year and missed the rest of the season. The injury came just as he was finding his stride and after he had already rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Texans. His offseason work, he said, was designed with an eye on longevity. With the injured Devontae Booker (wrist heading for surgery) Jamaal Charles (being brought along slowly) watching from the the side, Anderson took the lead Thursday with Bernard Pierce, Juwan Thompson and rookie De’Angelo Henderson also seeing their share of repetitions. As the Post suggested, the running back competition is open for business, and Booker’s injury and Charles’ limitations have opened the door for the rest of a group full of players who believe they have plenty to prove. We'll be following closely over the next month.