No Quarter Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 He seems to be going undrafted in all the mocks I've seen. I know the running back situation is really crowded out there, but how do you keep this kid off the field? He is a heck of a football player and can do it all. I would be interested to hear what all you Bronco fans think. He sure helped me last year on that push for the pIayoffs before he got hurt. Just curious why he is so far under the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I think McHoody's ego is way too large to expect any other player than Moreno to be allowed to put up decent numbers. Normally I'd love a player with Hillis' all-around ability late in FF drafts, but McHoody ignored a severely undertalented D-line with pick 1.12 to get Moreno, and he got worked over pretty good in the press for doing it. From what I have seen of this boy genius, his ego sueprcedes any common sense, meaning that he's going to go to Moreno to a fault to prove to everyone just what a genius he is. That doesn't mean Moreno is going to have eye-popping numbers. From what I have seen so far, the blocking scheme being used in running plays by DEN is a far cry from the zone blocking/wait-for-daylight/1 cut scheme Shanahan used. Plus, DEN figures to be forced to throw a lot this coming year, figuring they will be playing from behind a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I think McHoody's ego is way too large to expect any other player than Moreno to be allowed to put up decent numbers. Normally I'd love a player with Hillis' all-around ability late in FF drafts, but McHoody ignored a severely undertalented D-line with pick 1.12 to get Moreno, and he got worked over pretty good in the press for doing it. From what I have seen of this boy genius, his ego sueprcedes any common sense, meaning that he's going to go to Moreno to a fault to prove to everyone just what a genius he is. That doesn't mean Moreno is going to have eye-popping numbers. From what I have seen so far, the blocking scheme being used in running plays by DEN is a far cry from the zone blocking/wait-for-daylight/1 cut scheme Shanahan used. Plus, DEN figures to be forced to throw a lot this coming year, figuring they will be playing from behind a lot. You have to admit though, Mac daddy is nothing more than a young Bilichick and with that being said, all 42 RB's in the line up will be used. In seriousness though, right now Hillis has probably the best hands on the team so I suspect Hillis will be used in allot of slot patterns which will also lead to him touching the ball in the back field more often that not....but.....it is a crab shoot with Mac Daddy! Edit to add I say a young Bilichick, I mean is mind. He has a long way to prove he will ever be that good. Edited August 25, 2009 by BearBroncos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You have to admit though, Mac daddy is nothing more than a young Bilichick Yeah, great. It's well documented how well a young Belicheck did as a HC, as well as records of the HCs he's spun off since becoming HC at NE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You have to admit though, Mac daddy is nothing more than a young Bilichick and with that being said, all 42 RB's in the line up will be used. In seriousness though, right now Hillis has probably the best hands on the team so I suspect Hillis will be used in allot of slot patterns which will also lead to him touching the ball in the back field more often that not....but.....it is a crab shoot with Mac Daddy! Edit to add I say a young Bilichick, I mean is mind. He has a long way to prove he will ever be that good. Why do you hate seafood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Why do you hate seafood? Maybe he's not talking about seafood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Maybe he's not talking about seafood... I was young and dumb and full......well, you get the gist! Now married and all dried up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 In seriousness though, right now Hillis has probably the best hands on the team so I suspect Hillis will be used in allot of slot patterns which will also lead to him touching the ball in the back field more often that not.... That's kind of what I am thinking. And I agree they will be playing from behind quite a bit. Orton is going to need an outlet. Jordan has good hands too, but may have lost a step. Thanks for all your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I think Hillis is great, and I would have loved to have drafted him, but I just think that with Moreno, Buckhalter, and L Jordan in the mix he's going to be lucky to get 25% of the carries. I hope McGruber proves me wrong and gives him game time because I thought he's looked really sharp in preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 excellent football player, but it's hard to see a scenario (barring multiple injuries) where he's a significant fantasy contributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 All I see when I watch Hillis is a hard-nosed player who ALWAYS gets positive yardage. How do you keep a player like that off the field? Makes you wonder what the coaches see that we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 All I see when I watch Hillis is a hard-nosed player who ALWAYS gets positive yardage. How do you keep a player like that off the field? Makes you wonder what the coaches see that we don't. I agree. I haven't seen a player with such determination and leg strength in years. Given the chance, I think he could easily get 1500 yards for the Broncos this year. They have a great O-line again this year so they should optimize and take some pressure off Orton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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