Hillis Sits Out Wednesday's Practice With Sore Ribs; Browns Pro Bowl News
by Chris Pokorny on Dec 29, 2010 2:34 PM EST
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This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but running back Peyton Hillis sat out Wednesday's practice with sore ribs after taking a shot in the back from safety Ed Reed at the beginning of last week's game. Hillis is still expected to start in this week's finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. I wonder if the Browns will sign a third running back to the roster in the next couple of days.
In other injury-related news, offensive guard Floyd Womack also missed practice with a knee injury.
Regarding the Pro Bowl, many of you have already heard that the only player representing the Browns this season is left tackle Joe Thomas, who is going for the fourth consecutive season. If I had to pick a player who played like a Pro Bowler on the Browns but didn't make it, that would be punter Reggie Hodges.
Several Browns players were named as alternates, but none of them were "first alternates." That means that unless two or more players can't play at a position, no other Brown will be involved in the festivities.
Second Alternates: RB Peyton Hillis, OG Eric Steinbach, C Alex Mack.
Third Alternates: KR Joshua Cribbs, ST Ray Ventrone, FB Lawrence Vickers.
Fourth Alternates: CB Joe Haden.
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I say a few more Browns players make it due to SB players, injured players and players who just don’t give a crap about going.
It doesn’t really mean anything but I guess having a Pro Bowl under one’s belt is a big stat in media terms. Are you not considered voted into a Pro Bowl unless you’re on the roster? That would mean that Peyton is still not in the Pro Bowl correct?
ROHC THE SOHC.
I recall when DA made it that people referred to him as a “Pro Bowler,” so I think it comes down to who plays the actual game.
by RandomHero1047 on Dec 29, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Proving just how erroneous the title of “Pro Bowler” can be.
by Monsters of the Midway on Dec 29, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hillis not being a starter is understandable; but not even a first alternate? bullshit.
The Hodges snub is egregious.
I was surprised Hodges wasn’t named, he has been nothing short of phenomenal.
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We never should have traded for Hillis
He’s been a decent fill-in back but he should be used sparingly. The way he runs is just so violent that hes going to be injured alot and not be a factor if we use him too much.
by TheHomelandDefender on Dec 30, 2010 12:23 AM EST reply actions
How can you say we never should have traded for Hillis? We got rid of a nobody quarterback and actually somehow managed to get Hillis AND a draft pick. It was a great trade.
Also, we drafted Hardesty to be the main back. Hillis just played too well for us to keep him on the sideline and when Hardesty got hurt, we really had no one else to go to.
I agree completely with your second sentence, though. Hopefully next year Hardesty is healthy and we’ll have one hell of a backfield.
by ollie_williams on Dec 30, 2010 2:13 AM EST up reply actions
I agree with your third paragraph.
But I want Hillis limited to short yardage and pass protection type scenarios. He’s just not a threat to go the distance on every play like Hardesty is.
by TheHomelandDefender on Dec 30, 2010 2:15 AM EST up reply actions
He’s just not a threat to go the distance on every play like Hardesty is.
This is completely false and is also based on hope that Hardesty is anything special, of which you have no clue.
ROHC THE SOHC.
by SpecialBrownie on Dec 30, 2010 2:19 AM EST up reply actions
4.49 40
21 reps @ 225lbs
41" vertical (best among running backs)
10’4" broad jump (best among running backs)
6.87 3 cone
4.14 short shuttle
6’0" 225lbs
That’s pretty good, but I don’t know if that makes him a freak among NFL freaks. He’s right around Tebow’s numbers for the 3 cone and the short shuttle, which I’d consider two of the more important drills for RBs. I like his vertical and broad jumps. I know for sure that a good combine doesn’t mean a good football player.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
I do like that vertical jump though. affirms the awesome explosion I saw on tape.
His SS and 3 cone are pretty good, but Tebow put up some weirdly ridiculous numbers.
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Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
yeah, if the combine says a player is good, he must be good…
let’s see what the kid can do in an NFL regular season game before we call him a freak.
I read it that way on the first try!
Never underestimate the powers of Josh Cribbs.
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Dec 31, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Best first round draft pick ever. Minus Thomas and Haden of course.
ROHC THE SOHC.
by SpecialBrownie on Dec 30, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
We never should have traded for Hillis
Uhhh… I, well …
I’m speechless.
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by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2010 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
Whatever you are smoking—I need some for tomorrow night, Mr. Defender. I can meet in lower Manhattan or South Brooklyn.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 30, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
I have hook ups in the Inland Empire. Just let me know.
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 30, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Compliments of your step brother?
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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 30, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
HA!! No, he’s a Oceanside beach loser kid. I’m talking about up North (Riverside County). I lived in Murrieta for 3 years and the meth use is ridiculous in the I.E. One of the tops in the country. I can get anything I want. When you’re in a band, you meet some characters.
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 31, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Really? If anything we were making jest of TheHomelandDefender’s inane comment about Hillis. I would not say there was any “promoting” of drug use.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 31, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
I agree. We should have taken the Vikings’ offer of AP and a 5th round pick for Brady Quinn. Or at least considered Tennessee’s offer of Chris Johnson and a 3rd rounder. . .
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 30, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
wow. that is literally the very first time i’ve heard anyone, anywhere, say we shouldn’t have traded for Hillis. with what we gave up for him and what he’s done for us, that is an outrageous statement.
Some San Diego sports radio guy yesterday said he was upset that Hillis didn’t make the first roster spot. And that he is the only player he would switch to be a starter.
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
Nice.
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by North Coast Flea on Dec 30, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Joe Haden is the highest picked nickelback ever. He´s handsdown the most instinctive player on the roster, but long term he will be too slow for cornerback and too diminutive for safety.
Lets trade Joe Thomas for four linebackers that can run a 40 yard dash faster than a 5.0.
Steinbach should be worth a tailback, the only other need we can´t cover outside the draft. Move Mack to guard, and we can draft a real center.
We should lose the next game. If we win, they´ll make sure we go from spoilers to toilers next year, most teams want the Steelers in there, because they are immensely beatable this year.
Nice idea but losing Thomas AND Steinbach will mean we have no cover at FB if Vickers goes down.
Welcome Joe!
Go Seneca!
HA!
I like to fly under the radar and stir it up.
by 489favegame stat on Dec 30, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
He still thinks of Hillis as our FB.
Your friendly neighborhood Mangini apologist.
by North Coast Flea on Dec 30, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Hilis is our oversized CB due to his great leaping ability. If only Bowens had his speed we’d have a pair of shutdown corners!
Welcome Joe!
Go Seneca!
Better yet, give Shaun Rogers some steroid shots in the legs! Boost his 40 time, and he is Moony’s prototypical Free Safety. We’d still have St. Clair for kick returns, so the special teams wouldn’t lose their edge.
by Combat Medic on Dec 31, 2010 2:19 AM EST up reply actions
:)
I like to fly under the radar and stir it up.
by 489favegame stat on Jan 1, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
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