Ronnie Hillman

[HarveyWallbangers]

It seems a little strange after resigning Starks, but TT is likely kicking the tires on this one.

According to USA Today's Tom Pelissero, the Packers have been "poking around" free agent Ronnie Hillman.

Pelissero acknowledges frugal GM Ted Thompson is "likely done" in free agency after signing Jared Cook, but Hillman could go on Green Bay's radar later in the offseason. The Packers did re-sign James Starks, and Eddie Lacy's P90X offseason regimen appears to be going smoothly. Hillman has drawn next to no free agent interest after an underwhelming 2015 campaign in Denver.

[George Cumby]

Another stick in Lacy's ribs?

[Pugger]

If we signed Hillman wouldn't we lose the compensatory pick for Hayward? If so Ted will most likely pass and draft a RB next month.

[Fritz]

It wouldn't seem like a good move unless you have a crystal ball and thus can predict injuries.

Draft and develop, Ted!

[Guiness]

With the two vets and Crockett, it doesn't seem like there's room for Hillman. Vet minimum and a TC invite? Add to the Rolodex as an injury replacement? This kind of a visit does seem a little out of character for TT.

[pbmax]

I think that report itself is a couple days old and I think Pelissero's source is less certain. I posted this in another thread, but I think he was looking for Starks alternatives.

Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero 8h8 hours ago
With Cook, #Packers hit the over on vet FA signings, so they're likely done. But they've been poking around on RBs, including Ronnie Hillman

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?28571-Packers-2016-Offseason&p=879868&viewfull=1#post879868

If they were looking at RBs en masse, I think they were preparing a plan for not having Starks. Not to say it doesn't happen, they could still use speed and pass catching ability, but I doubt its top of the list.

[woodbuck27]

It seems a little strange after resigning Starks, but TT is likely kicking the tires on this one.

Ronnie Hillman is no slouch at RB. He'll be signed somewhere like New England.

I've liked watching him play and he had a decent 2015 Season.

He's still young at 24 years.

He had just under 1000 all purpose yards including 863 on the ground (4.2 Yard Avg.) and played in 16 games. He holds onto the ball.

ALSO weigh this in:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8694/cj-anderson

[Patler]

If we signed Hillman wouldn't we lose the compensatory pick for Hayward? If so Ted will most likely pass and draft a RB next month.

It depends on when he would be signed, and Denver's earlier action/inaction, if I am correct in my understanding that the June1/July 22 critical dates still exist

[HarveyWallbangers]

It depends on when he would be signed, and Denver's earlier action/inaction, if I am correct in my understanding that the June1/July 22 critical dates still exist

I thought those were moved up, but I could be wrong.

[woodbuck27]

I really wish that TT would go for RB Ronnie Hillman.

He's looked good whenever I've seen him play.

[hoosier]

Ronnie Hillman is no slouch at RB. He'll be signed somewhere like New England.

Don't sell him short, Woodie, he's a tremendous slouch.

[woodbuck27]

Don't sell him short, Woodie, he's a tremendous slouch.

I'd like to see him wearing Green and Gold.

[woodbuck27]

Compare Ronnie Hillman's 2015 Season Stat's and age:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7440/ronnie-Hillman

To James Starks 2015 Season Stat's and age:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5823/james-starks

[Patler]

Compare Ronnie Hillman's 2015 Season Stat's and age:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7440/ronnie-Hillman

To James Starks 2015 Season Stat's and age:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5823/james-starks

OK. I would take Starks.

[Carolina_Packer]

Don't sell him short, Woodie, he's a tremendous slouch.

Ty Webb: [to Al Czervik] Hey, don't put yourself down. You're not, uh... you're not... you're not good. You stink.

One of the most underrated moments of Caddyshack. Chevy Chase could deliver a line back in the day, especially in Fletch.