Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman claims he wasn't 100 percent healthy at any point during the regular season as a rookie after hurting his hamstring in training camp last summer.

"I never really recovered but I got healthier than what it was," he told reporters via the official team website. "I'm healthy now, so all I can do is look forward to it now."

Hillman, who has put on some weight this offseason to be more durable, is in a battle for playing time this summer with rookie Montee Ball and veteran Knowshon Moreno. Many expect Hillman to be a significant contributor for the Broncos in 2013.