Peyton Hillis' Madden 12 cover comes out Tuesday, but he's more focused on the real games.
View full sizeRookie guard Jason Pinkston (center) scrimmages against tackle Ahtyba Rubin as Colt McCoy looks for a receiver during Monday's drills in Berea. Pinkston will likely start at left guard for the Browns as Eric Steinbach remains sidelined with back issues.BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns don't have to worry about Peyton Hillis' Madden 12 cover going to his head. Or to his hands, for that matter.
Hillis, who graces the cover of the popular video game that comes out Tuesday, admitted he hasn't played Madden much. "I'm not a big gamer," he said Monday. "I just don't really get into it. I wouldn't say it's one of my hobbies, no."
Still, he admits it's cool to be on the cover of the immensely popular game, one that so many of his friends and teammates play.
"With the guys, I brought them a few copies yesterday and they're excited about that," he said. "To bring a smile to their face and see them excited about something is really nice. I like to hear the guys joke around about it. I can take a lot of heat."
Coach Pat Shurmur got a copy from Hillis, but handed it right over to his son, Kyle, a freshman quarterback for St. Edward High School.
"I've actually never played the game," said Shurmur. "My son, I would consider him somewhat of an expert. ... I think [Kyle is] interested to see what I look like in the game, too. But, yeah, I have a copy. It was nice of [Hillis]."
Hillis wasn't exactly waiting until the clock struck midnight Tuesday for the game to come out.
"No, because we're in the middle of football now and the regular season is in a couple of weeks," he said. "I'm more focused on that right now instead of the game."
Hillis remains grateful the fans voted him onto the cover.
"It's exciting," he said. "I've been very blessed. I'm kind of speechless at times. You never can lose focus. You can't stay humble enough. You just have to go out there and do what you can. I'm grateful for the opportunity I had, but it's time to move on and get focused on more important things."
Steinbach soon: The Browns are expected to make a decision soon on left guard Eric Steinbach, possibly by Tuesday. Steinbach could be headed for injured reserve because of the disk problem in his back.
More backfield help? The Browns are examining their options for a new third-down back with Brandon Jackson out for an extended period -- or even the season -- with a toe injury.
"With Brandon, we'll have to see," said Shurmur. "It's uncertain how quickly he'll be back, so we'll have to make a decision as to what we're going to do to get another runner ready to go or get another runner in here."
They're back: Receivers Josh Cribbs (hamstring) and Jordan Norwood (knee) returned to practice Monday, giving Colt McCoy a full compliment of receivers for the first time this season. Mohamed Massaquoi, who donned full pads for the first time Sunday, returned to team drills on Monday. Carlton Mitchell still appears to be struggling somewhat with the surgically-repaired left ring finger. A pass deflected off his hand and was picked off by Sheldon Brown. ... Cornerback Dimitri Patterson also returned from ankle injury and played some first-team nickel.
Watson idle: Tight end Ben Watson, who tweaked his hamstring on Sunday, was idle Monday. Watson has been in and out of the lineup with the hamstring and a concussion this preseason. Fellow tight end Jordan Cameron split two defenders to make a fine leaping catch of a deep ball from Seneca Wallace. ... Linebacker Chris Gocong, recovering from a neck stinger, was still working on the side with trainers. ... Shurmur said rookie safety Eric Hagg, who underwent knee surgery earlier this month "is a fast healer" and should be back soon.
Defensive versatility: During the first team's two-minute drill at the end of practice, Jabaal Sheard worked at left end and Jayme Mitchell at right end. The defense won the drill, with McCoy's pass intended for Norwood tipped by Mike Adams and picked off by Joe Haden.
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Source: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/08/video_game_fame_isnt_going_to.html
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