Thread: Vikings sign former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman

CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Ronnie Hillman admitted his last two preseason games were audition tapes. He faced a difficult challenge to beat out Kapri Bibbs given Hillman's lacking special teams resume. Hillman sees himself as a starting running back.

As of Wednesday, he might receive that opportunity again. Following a knee injury to Adrian Peterson, the Vikings signed Hillman.

Peterson told ESPN he suffered a torn meniscus in his knee in last Sunday's loss. He will undergo surgery which could sideline him for the bulk of the season. The Vikings moved quickly to sign Hillman, who had previously worked out for the San Diego Chargers after Danny Woodhead suffered a season-ending knee injury.

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I'm glad he found another gig, I'm glad it's not with the Broncos but I am happy he's still working.

That is great. I miss watching all those broken tackles!

Hopefully Vikings fans appreciate him more than Broncos fans did. And I hope he does well there. It's a great opportunity for him.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Hopefully Vikings fans appreciate him more than Broncos fans did. And I hope he does well there. It's a great opportunity for him.

Yes. He will be able to run the scout team until AP returns!

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.

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.

His lack of effort/intelligence on the lateral in the playoff game ruined him for me.

That was inexcusable.

Originally Posted by slim

His lack of effort/intelligence on the lateral in the playoff game ruined him for me.

That was inexcusable.

I get it was a terrible play, but it shouldn't define a career. He improved as a player after that, and was more than serviceable last year. We probably don't get the 1 seed last year without his production, most notably his 70 yard touchdown in the Vikings game that we won by 3.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I get it was a terrible play, but it shouldn't define a career. He improved as a player after that, and was more than serviceable last year. We probably don't get the 1 seed last year without his production, most notably his 70 yard touchdown in the Vikings game that we won by 3.

I wish I saw that td but I didn't. Thanks Spiker

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

I wish I saw that td but I didn't. Thanks Spiker

Were you on your knees when it happened?

Originally Posted by Pudge

Were you on your knees when it happened?

Yes

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I get it was a terrible play, but it shouldn't define a career. He improved as a player after that, and was more than serviceable last year. We probably don't get the 1 seed last year without his production, most notably his 70 yard touchdown in the Vikings game that we won by 3.

He improved after that play?

Uh, he basically never played again.

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.

For the record - neither guy did a great job of ingratiating themselves to the fanbase. Moreno with his "Sauced" plates and DUI. Ronnie calling out "fake" fans. I think it goes beyond just their abilities on the field why fans never warmed up to them. It didn't help that they were both mediocre backs either.

The worst part is his two most memorable plays are the 72 yard run and the pats debacle....Of course all of his other fumbles too. Maybe a run of his against San Fran a couple years ago but thats it. Otherwise everyone knows him from those 2 plays.....That is not a good player.