APThe Broncos got a strong effort from Knowshon Moreno in their first game since losing Willis McGahee to a knee injury, but they still added another body at the position on Wednesday.
Former Chargers running back Jacob Hester is headed to Denver. The Broncos announced the news of his arrival on Monday as well as the addition of running back Jeremiah Johnson to the practice squad. Hester and Steve Slaton both worked out for the Broncos last week.
Hester was cut by the Chargers at the end of August, bringing his four-year run in San Diego to an end. Hester, originally a third-round pick in 2008, ran for 319 yards on 95 carries and caught 55 passes during his time in San Diego. He also played a key role on San Diego’s special teams units during his time with the Chargers.
Moreno had 111 total yards on 24 touches for the Broncos on Sunday, a pretty impressive effort given the fact that he hadn’t played in a game since the second week of the regular season. Ronnie Hillman had three carries and Lance Ball had zero as Denver turned the position over to Moreno in full. Hester’s arrival probably won’t change that all that much, although he does give Denver another option to use as they try to keep on winning without McGahee in the lineup.
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Really hope he succeeds in Denver. As a Tigers fan I’ll never forget his beast runs on those 4th downs against Florida in the 2007 title year.
Jacob…Pick up the blitz, hit your holes, and HOLD ON TO THE BALL!!!!….that’s all we ask!
Make San Diego regret letting go of you!
What happened to Ronnie Hillman?
Another brilliant move by AJ. He inexplicably traded his 3rd round pick, and the following year’s 2nd and 5th round picks to the Patriots to move up in the 3rd round to take this guy. The only impact Hester ever made was on Special Teams.
Just don’t ask him to pass block !
Why in the hell are they starting Moreno after Hillman?
jeremiah johnson has been on the practice squad since final cuts actually
Johnson was released last week and signed again on Monday.
Hillman is Lightning.. Hester is a “THUNDER” type.. As a Bronco fan is OBVIOUS we need a guy who can run between the tackles.. It opens up the playaction… Manning is less effective without it.
Hillman has a mild hamsring issue…should be more involved next week
broncos would have been better off going after an aging LT. he still better than what they have. even at his age, he’s a more complete back than all these guys combined.
Let’s hope he can convert some 3rd and 1′s