Peyton Hillis, coming off an injury-riddled season, can be a free agent, and it's questionable whether he and the Browns will come to terms on a new contract. Links to more Browns stories.
Browns running back Peyton Hillis probably tried to return too soon from a hamstring injury that ended up costing him five missed games and most of another one.CLEVELAND, OHIO -- The Cleveland Browns, coming off a 4-12 season and 18-46 over the last four campaigns, are loaded with question marks.
One of them is at running back, where incumbent starter Peyton Hillis -- coming off an injury-riddled season -- is a free agent.
Fred Greetham writes about the Browns' situation at running back for Scout.com's Orange and Brown Report:
Many of those following the Browns think it’s a foregone conclusion that Hillis will leave via free agency this off-season. The Browns and Hillis’ agent broke off talks mid-season, but Hillis said in his final interviews of the season that he wanted to finish his career with the Browns. Pat Shurmur said he and Hillis had ‘a very good conversation’ in their season exit meeting.
The Browns brain trust Mike Holmgren, Tom Heckert and Pat Shurmur refused to address the Hillis situation and sound as though they are willing to let him test free agency. If that happens, it is unlikely Hillis will return as a suitor might come close to what he is seeking in compensation. However, even if he doesn’t get the offer that he’s hoping for, many times a player will take a similar offer with a new team just to save face.
With the uncertainty of Hardesty, it is likely the Browns would like for Hillis to return, but they will not break the bank to sign him. If Hillis truly wants to remain with the Browns, the ball likely will be in his court.
Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Browns coverage includes Tony Grossi's report that the Browns have hired Nolan Cromwell as a senior offensive assistant coach.
A look at Cromwell's page on Pro-Football-Reference.com details his 11-year career as a defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams. Cromwell was a three-time first-team all-pro and was named to four Pro Bowl teams.
About the Browns
Grading the 2011 Browns offense, by Steve DiMatteo for the blog "Dawg Pound Daily."
A 2011 Browns' position review: tight end. By Matt Florjancic for clevelandbrowns.com.
The blog "WaitingForNextYear" reports on what ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Browns will do with their two first round draft picks.
The Browns shouldn't trade up in the first round to draft Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, Eric Bowman writes for the Bleacher Report.
Analyzing the Browns' quarterback situation. By Fred Greetham for Scout.com's Orange and Brown Report.
First-round NFL mock draft. A Bleacher Report slideshow.
Browns president Mike Holmgren will reportedly be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. On the blog "WaitingForNextYear." Holmgren coached the Packers to two Super Bowls, winning one of them.
Free agent defensive ends the Browns should consider. A Bleacher Report slideshow.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2012/01/cleveland_browns_pm_links_56.html
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