Cowboyz1 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) I picked up Hillis with my second to last pick after watching him plow over folks in the preseason. I think he may be a solid PPR backup due to his solid hands and in TD leagues he is a strong power runner on the goal line. I'm not sold on Harrison or the rookie being all that effective. In Denver he won me a few games before he was hurt. Pick him up late, as he looks to be a significant part of the Cleveland offense this year. Your heard it from me this day. Hillis will score 6 TD's this year and have 40 receptions out of the backfield. Correction Peyton Hillis. Not Payton. Edited September 1, 2010 by Cowboyz1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) I have a hugh man-crush on Hillis. The guy is just fun to watch run, and he has the hands of a very good WR (seriously). I like that he's getting some love in CLE and getting the chance to see action. I'm not going to disagree with your opinion - you can get him cheap, between Harrison's size and Hardesty's injury history, Hillis could absolutely end up with the best numbers in the CLE backfield. That said, it is still the CLE backfield and so the opportunities should be limited. But still, get him cheap while you can. Edited September 1, 2010 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I was told to pick up Hillis from a fellow Huddler and I scoffed. I own Hardesty in that league and to be honest, I really don't see him getting more than a few touches per game. I have confidence in Hardesty, injuries and all. Hell, this isn't a keeper league so BURN HIM UP for all I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It'll take an injury to both of them before Hillis is remotely startable. Could happen, but even in the last round, I'm going to draft somebody with a higher ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Might be able to get Huggins on the cheap (). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 He is already a fan favorite. But so was Ben Gay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Is James Davis even on the team anymore? You can have Hillis. I'd take a 2nd kicker before drafting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 That is why they call them SLEEPERS. I just have a good feeling about this kid. He runs harder then any of the backs they have and he fires up his team. If he can stay healthy this kid get a lot of work. I know it's Clev. but if they have any chance at all it's controlling the ball and taking presure off of the QB. Hillis carries a load unlike any of the backs they have, and has great hands out of the backfield. He is just to valuable in space to sit and on the goal line he the the man period. We will see for sure but you heard it here first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) That is why they call them SLEEPERS. I just have a good feeling about this kid. He runs harder then any of the backs they have and he fires up his team. If he can stay healthy this kid get a lot of work. I know it's Clev. but if they have any chance at all it's controlling the ball and taking presure off of the qb. HILLIS CARRIES A LOAD unlike any of the backs they have, and has great hands out of the backfield. He is just to valuable in space to sit and on the goal line he the the man period. We will see for sure but you heard it here first. That's just gross! Who's load is he carrying Edited September 2, 2010 by Sunday Couch Potatoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hillis is the true great white hope. He excelled in Denver when given the opportunity and has looked great this preseason. He seems to always do everything that's asked of him and does it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 He is already a fan favorite. But so was Ben Gay... Onome Ojo is still a legend in New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 That's just gross! Who's load is he carrying The load of Bricks in his pocket that allows him to run people over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyfan Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Love watching him play and he has produced when given the chance, but I just don't think his running style can hold up for a season. He is like a battering ram. 10 carries a game, red zone and 4th quarter to close out games, would be the perfect use of his skills, but it would ruin his value for fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Love watching him play and he has produced when given the chance, but I just don't think his running style can hold up for a season. He is like a battering ram. 10 carries a game, red zone and 4th quarter to close out games, would be the perfect use of his skills, but it would ruin his value for fantasy. Mike Alstott2.0 in the redzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hardesty out for the year moves him up. Grab him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 He is already a fan favorite. But so was Ben Gay... Ben Gay once, never again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 That's just gross! Who's load is he carrying Ben Gays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hardesty out for the year moves him up. Grab him. Shoot me if I am forced to start a guy that will be lucky to get 6-8 touches a game for the Cleveland Browns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I am betting he gets more than 6-8. He can block and catch, somethin Harrison has a tough time doing. Hillis is pretty durable too, isnt he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I am betting he gets more than 6-8. He can block and catch, somethin Harrison has a tough time doing. Hillis is pretty durable too, isnt he? He Tore his ACL in 08, landing oddly after a reception. Other than that, not sure of any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 He Tore his ACL in 08, landing oddly after a reception. Other than that, not sure of any others. I think it was a hammy he tore, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I think it was a hammy he tore, wasn't it? I just remember seeing it. It didn't look good and it surely looked like a ACL injury at the time. Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 hammy: The string of victories and accolades built up anticipation among Broncos faithful for Hillis to continue as running back for the rest of the season. However, the season already plagued with running back injuries continued, with Hillis suffering a season-ending injury in a 24-17 home win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Coming down from an acrobatic catch of a Cutler pass with his right foot planted, Hillis was hit from both sides by Chiefs' free safety Jarrad Page and cornerback Brandon Carr. The hit doubled Hillis over, causing a 2-3 inch tear in his right hamstring behind the knee, which forced him to miss the rest of the season.[9] Despite his limited playing time, Hillis ended the 2008 season as the Broncos' leading rusher with 343 yards and 5 touchdowns and was expected to return as a significant offensive presence for the 2009 season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I didn't argue it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I think Hillis was going to catch 25-35 passes before the injury . . . now I think he will get 8-15+ touches a game as a goal line guy and pounder RB . . plus getting receptions. In super deep leagues it is worth a flyer late . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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