Thinking Outside the Box: Lance Ball

[BobSanders_33 127]

I know that most places are proclaiming that Hillman will be the starting RB for the Broncos going forward. This would make sense because Hillman has been listed as the #2 RB for the last several weeks. One thing that I don't understand is all this talk about how "explosive" Hillman has been this year. Outside of the Saints game Hillman has not shown much.

 

Fox has shown in the past that he will play a veteran back over a more talented younger player. I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that Hillman continues his role as a change of pace back and Ball is the lead back because he is superior at pass catching, protection, and running between the tackles.

[Matt Mueller 146]

While I'm not sure he will emerge as the lead back he is def the best 3rd down back they have right now and I can see him being a factor.

 

I strongly thought about adding him in Zealots dynasty but wasn't sure if I liked him better than J. Bell, Detroit, or Danny Woodhead, so I stood pat.

[westlak 1]

I know that most places are proclaiming that Hillman will be the starting RB for the Broncos going forward. This would make sense because Hillman has been listed as the #2 RB for the last several weeks. One thing that I don't understand is all this talk about how "explosive" Hillman has been this year. Outside of the Saints game Hillman has not shown much.

 

Fox has shown in the past that he will play a veteran back over a more talented younger player. I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that Hillman continues his role as a change of pace back and Ball is the lead back because he is superior at pass catching, protection, and running between the tackles.

Lance Ball is average in every area. No "superior" at anything.

[DrG 94]

Peyton mannings health should result in ball getting a good number of snaps

[JT 137]

Lance Ball is average in every area. No "superior" at anything.

 

Being "average" makes him superior to anyone else they have in catching the ball, short yardage and, most important, pass protection (and he's actually considered better than average at protection; that's why he stays on rosters, including Indy when Peyton was there).

 

That's what Denver asks of their RB with Peyton in there.

[idiotekniQues 0]

Lance Ball is average in every area. No "superior" at anything.

He meant superior to Hillman in those areas.

[Mile High Magic 8]

Don't Forget about Moreno I know he is a head case but he is bigger this year. If he can pick up protection he may end up as the starter. That is a big if. He will get an opportunity against the Cheifs and if he does well he will be a hot waiver pick up next week. If you are looking for depth and have a roster spot he may be worth a flier.

[Junkie 0]

Don't Forget about Moreno I know he is a head case but he is bigger this year. If he can pick up protection he may end up as the starter. That is a big if. He will get an opportunity against the Cheifs and if he does well he will be a hot waiver pick up next week. If you are looking for depth and have a roster spot he may be worth a flier.

 

Agree. Fox loves veterans. He is already talking up Moreno.

[JT 137]

Agree. Fox loves veterans. He is already talking up Moreno.

 

May apply to Hillman, but Ball has been in the league as long or longer than Moreno.

[DrG 94]

Moreno was benched earlier this yeAr after mental mistAkes

[Gouda-Buddha 0]

Not sure who is... But the better blocker/blitz pickup with see the most time I believe. The thing is... Lol I don't know who it is though...

[IRBIR 0]

Taiwan Jones:Marcel Reece::Ronnie Hillman:Lance Ball

[Mile High Magic 8]

Gave fair warning on moreno on Friday.