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Cleveland Browns Could Be Interested in Re-Signing RB Peyton Hillis

Steve DiMatteo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:03:43 +0000

The story this week out of Cleveland is that the Browns could be open to the idea of re-signing Peyton Hillis. The running back, whovisit site to read more]

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Why the Cleveland Browns Need to Re-Sign RB Peyton Hillis

Steve DiMatteo — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:16 +0000

The issues surrounding Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis have been well-documented this season. It’s easy to dismiss him, to throw away the notion that he could be on this team next season. But in the last two games, returning from a hamstring injury that cost him five straight games, it has become abundantly clear that the Browns need to sign him to a new contract.

That’s not to say that Hillis deserves the kind of deal that he would have received at the beginning of the season – the $6-$10 million a year ship has most certainly sailed. At this point, Hillis could be a bargain signing, thanks to an incentive-laden deal.

But even when one doesn’t consider the monetary aspects of it, simply watching Hillis play should be reason enough to want him on the team. He’s a player that defenses have to consider on every play, not just because he’s an effective runner, but because he’s also a threat as a receiver. For instance, on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, Hillis only had 45 rushing yards on 12 attempts, but he connected with Colt McCoy on a 52-yard catch that set up a field goal (naturally). Surprisingly – or perhaps unsurprisingly – that one catch made Hillis the leading receiver for the Browns in that game.

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Will Peyton Hillis Play for the Cleveland Browns in 2012?

Steve DiMatteo — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:12:04 +0000

When people describe the season of Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis as a never-ending saga, they aren’t kidding. Friday brought more drama to Hillis’ season, as he left practice early after re-aggravating his hamstring … [visit site to read more]

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