The Facts: After the season that Lindsay had, it's easy to forget just how much he overcame. And while at the Pro Bowl this past week -- Lindsay had earned a spot on the AFC's roster and attended as part of the NFL's social media group -- he made it clear that he wants to make his second season better than his rookie year. Because Lindsay knows what awaits those down the depth chart if they don't take care of their business, since he's been the guy trying to climb up already. "I'm proving myself again, every year is a new year, if you don't produce you don't play, you're not the starter," Lindsay said. " ... Who's to say they don't go get another [running back]?"
Diehards Line:Lindsay, who finished his rookie season on injured reserve after post-Christmas wrist surgery, was the biggest revelation of what was a season of struggle overall for the Broncos. He not only became the first player to have participated in the Broncos' Futures middle school football program to go on to play for the team, but he also became the first undrafted offensive rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl. With 1,037 yards, he led the team in rushing and was second in the league in yards per carry (5.4). Lindsay has continued his injury rehab and expects to be able to participate in some parts of the Broncos' offseason program. His original timetable was expected to be a three- to four-month recovery. He'll continue to compete with Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker for reps, but a healthy Lindsay has proven he deserves more work going forward.