Second-year Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman is playing at around 195 pounds, compared to his 178-pound rookie weight, reports ESPN.com. Hillman bulked up so he could better protect Peyton Manning.
"We all know we have to keep Peyton from getting hit," Hillman said.
Sharing first-team reps with rookie Montee Ball, Hillman is "the most explosive runner the Broncos have, the big-play threat in an offense that wants more big-play runs this time around," the report adds.