| 1/12/2013 10:04:00 PM |
Description: Denver rookie running back Ronnie Hillman had to take over for Knowshon Moreno after the latter hurt his knee Saturday in the divisional round against the Ravens. Hillman was up to the challenge and finished with 83 yards on 22 carries. | Insight: It was Moreno, not Hillman, who replaced Willis McGahee during the season when McGahee tore his MCL, but the rookie finally got his chance to make an impact Saturday. Denver lost so fantasy owners won't have to sort out Denver's running back situation next week, when McGahee is first eligible to return from injured reserve. | | |
| 10/16/2012 1:45:00 PM |
Description: Denver rookie running back Ronnie Hillman was shown a lot of confidence by the Broncos coaching staff on Monday night. He was the primary backup for Willis McGahee and played in third-and-long blitzing situations. | Insight: Coach John Fox doesn't have a history of using rookie running backs so the fact that Hillman is ahead of Knowshon Moreno and Lance Ball just six games into the season says a lot. McGahee is still the lead back, but Hillman's fantasy value is headed in the right direction. | | |
| 9/11/2012 1:31:00 PM |
Description: Denver rookie running back Ronnie Hillman was inactive for the season opener. "It was a combination of both (physical and mental) when you're a rookie," coach John Fox told the Denver Post. "Right now, physically he's better, but he missed a lot of time.
| Insight: Fox doesn't have a history of using rookie running backs and add in the lost reps due to injury and you have a severly limited opportunity. Knowshon Moreno was the backup to Willis McGahee in Week 1 and likely will continue until the team is sure Hillman won't let his quarterback get killed by a blitzing linebacker. | | |
| 8/2/2012 1:46:00 PM |
Description: Denver rookie running back Ronnie Hillman left Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury according to a CBSsports.com report. | Insight: A rookie back has a hard enough time getting playing time from coach John Fox, so anything that robs him of reps hurts his chances to be the No.2 option in the Broncos backfield. Willis Mcgahee isn't a young chicken and Knowshon Moreno has proven more bust than player, so Hillman is probably the long-term answer, but may not help your fantasy roster much this season. | | |
| 6/27/2012 12:13:00 PM |
Description: Denver rookie running back Ronnie Hillman may be the most talented running back in the Broncos camp, but that doesn't mean he'll be a starter anytime soon. Coach John Fox has always refrained from using rookies in major roles. | Insight: With McGahee's age and mileage and Knowshon Moreno's status as a bust, Hillman is probably the future for the Denver running game. Still, barring an early season injury, he may not have starter fantasy value until the second half of the season or 2013. | | |
