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•Running back: Travis Henry was released, meaning second-year man Selvin Young, Denver's leading rusher in 2007, should become the new workhorse.

After humbling season, Broncos' goals refocused 2008

Selvin Young came in and carried the load until leaving with a pinched nerve in his neck late in the third quarter, leaving Tatum Bell as the only healthy ball carrier.

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Just in case Bell also got hurt, rookie fullback/linebacker Spencer Larsen huddled at halftime with running back Selvin Young to go over the playbook and protections.

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EnlargeBy David Zalubowski, APMichael Pittman, left, signed as a free agent, will help Selvin Young fill the void in the backfield created when the Broncos cut running back Travis Henry.

After humbling season, Broncos' goals refocused 2008

Cutler put the game away with a 48-yard TD pass to Jackson in the third quarter and Selvin Young added a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth.

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Selvin Young, the opening-day starter, reinjured his groin when he entered the game in relief of Torain.

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The Broncos were without three of their offensive playmakers in rookie receiver Eddie Royal (ankle), tight end Tony Scheffler (groin) and tailback Selvin Young (groin) and they lost slot receiver Brandon Stokley to a concussion shortly after his 11-yard touchdown catch that capped Denver's opening drive.

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With starter Michael Pittman and backup Andre Hall already out with season-ending injuries, rookie Ryan Torain made his first start with third-year pro Selvin Young as his backup.

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Selvin Young fumbled on the next play, Carolina's Tyler Brayton recovered, and John Kasay kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired.

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Denver will now bank on Selvin Young to shoulder the ground game.

After humbling season, Broncos' goals refocused 2008