Peyton Hillis’ Agent Says He Advised Browns RB Not To Play Week 3
Hillis’ agent, Kennard McGuire, indicated to the AP that he advised him not to play.
Something tells me we’ll continue to hear about this story.
Read Article >Peyton Hillis, Pat Shurmur Deny Hillis Missed Week 3 Due To Contract Issues
“Absolutely not,” Shurmur said. “That’s a non-issue.”
Hillis was asked about the rumor after Sunday’s game, offering a denial of his own. From ESPN:
Read Article >Peyton Hillis Status: Hillis Defends His Toughness
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis was practicing this week after missing last week’s game against the Dolphins with strep throat. He returns to the field this week against when the Browns play the Titans. Hillis took the opportunity yesterday to defend himself against critics who questioned his absence last week.
Here’s what Hillis told the Cleveland Plain Dealer yesterday:
Read Article >Peyton Hillis Status Update: Hillis Won’t Play, Montario Hardesty To Start
Hardesty hasn’t seen much action this year -- he’s tallied a grand total of eight carries for 19 yards in the first two games -- but he told reporters Friday that he’s ready to fill in for his ill teammate. From the News-Herald:
Hardesty, a second-round pick in 2010, was originally expected to be the Browns’ feature back last year before an ACL injury in the preseason landed him on the IR. In his absence, Hillis enjoyed a breakout season. For at least one week, though, Hardesty will have a chance to prove himself in the role he expected to have coming out of college.
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