Thread: Vikings sign former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

Does that make you uncomfortable? Or aroused? Or both?

D. None of the above.

Just pointing something out. Pardon the pun.

He wants the D.

The D. The D. The D. Give him the D.

Bulldozer

Originally Posted by tubby

Bulldozer

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Broncos fans have been absolutely spoiled by great running back play. As evidenced by the absolute disdain shown for guys like Moreno and Hillman, who were both productive in their time here, yet absolutely hated by the majority of our fan base. It's like if you don't make a pro bowl here as a running back you're trash.

Man, you sure put a lot of words in peoples mouths. Disdain, hated. Oh boy. Maybe a few but not a generalization of most Bronco fans.

I'm glad he played here and was serviceable. He was never the fast, elusive back that we thought we drafted. He was serviceable and that's about it.
I'm also glad that he got a gig with the Vikes. Good landing spot for him. He will see some playing time there.

I didn't know there was Knowshon hate.

Originally Posted by aberdien

I didn't know there was Knowshon hate.

Oh there was a bunch. He was slaughtered on here his first few years here. People came around on him his last year here when he had the really good year that got him a nice contract in Miami, but he was not well-liked before then.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Oh there was a bunch. He was slaughtered on here his first few years here. People came around on him his last year here when he had the really good year that got him a nice contract in Miami, but he was not well-liked before then.

I loved Knowshon. He always played with heart. He fought for yards and had excellent lateral agility. He was also one of the best 3rd down backs in the league because he was a good receiver, good blocker, and a high football iq.

The only knock on Moreno was a lack of a second gear.

Hillman is not the same type of back Moreno was. Hillman was not a good receiver or nearly as valuable as a 3rd down back, which is where his best chance to provide value is.

Originally Posted by aberdien

I didn't know there was Knowshon hate.

I remember it because I got sick of it. I stayed away from the forum for a bit.

Originally Posted by turftoad

Man, you sure put a lot of words in peoples mouths. Disdain, hated. Oh boy. Maybe a few but not a generalization of most Bronco fans.

I'm glad he played here and was serviceable. He was never the fast, elusive back that we thought we drafted. He was serviceable and that's about it.
I'm also glad that he got a gig with the Vikes. Good landing spot for him. He will see some playing time there.

I guess many people bashing him all the time gave off that kind of impression. I'm sorry if that was misread.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Oh there was a bunch. He was slaughtered on here his first few years here. People came around on him his last year here when he had the really good year that got him a nice contract in Miami, but he was not well-liked before then.

In fairness, you are severely massively overstating the hate there was for Knowshon. I remember - because I was the #1 hater and was mostly met with resistance.

Originally Posted by Buff

In fairness, you are severely massively overstating the hate there was for Knowshon. I remember - because I was the #1 hater and was mostly met with resistance.

I think at one point, a few of us bombarded your FB account with pictures of him.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I think at one point, a few of us bombarded your FB account with pictures of him.

Worth it.

Originally Posted by Buff

In fairness, you are severely massively overstating the hate there was for Knowshon. I remember - because I was the #1 hater and was mostly met with resistance.

I remember arguing with a bunch of people who I felt irrationally disliked him. I don't remember him becoming popular among our fans until his last season here.