Holmgren says Browns working to extend Hillis's contract

[Dan in Florida]

I'm with you guys. I'm not paying him as the NFL's top back. Give him decent money though.

[Enigmatic Evil]

I'm surprised the internet didn't break over this shit.

[Flugel]

Originally Posted by Enigmatic Evil

If Hillis is going to get his head up his ass about 5-6 mill a year when he was riding the bench in Denver and nobody appreciated him I will be astonished. Tom is right, Hillis needs to remember where he came from. ONE huge season doesn't equate a huge payday. RB's have huge years and dissapear all the time, and I pray that Hillis is not one of those guys but we need him in the Brown and Orange for years to come.

Hillis has actually been a class act since he got here. When I was expecting Hardesty to be a star in 2010, Hillis showed me something special I wasn't expecting at all when Hardesty couldn't answer the bell. It's not Hillis I'm worried about with the contract negotiations - it's whether or not he has a greedy agent. The GOOD news is there seems to be a symbiotic relationship/trust between Hillis and the franchise that let him go carpet diem on his opportunity. Unlike Chris Johnson, he's been here sweating with teammates every single day and even at Camp Colt. That says something about Hillis IMO.

Let's just trust that this organization will make it happen for Hillis some time during the season. Personally, I'd like it to be closer to the end of the year but I'm okay whenever they get it done to be quite honest. I keep reminding myself we don't have don't have Knee-jerk Savage negotiating the contracts any more so it's not like we're going to be purchasing any more quick sand in alligator alley from here on out. That's the biggest relief of all.

[Sez.EJ]

5 mil to 6.5 per year is the range he should be in. Agents are always going to cry for more. That's what they do. If that is what we are offering..then we are offering fair value and should stick to our guns. I am willing to bet that Hillis thinks it is very good money.. but he's is being smart at this point..following his agent and biding his time to see what happens. There is no reason for him to panick or say or do something stupid..It's a long long time until next season when this REALLY needs to get done.

I think the Browns want to get all their top guys signed now, as it will help them handle paying 2 first round draft picks next spring. That's why we resigned Thomas and Ruben.. I have heard they want to get D'qell resigned also.. So that makes sense not only from a team standpoint, but also from a cap standpoint going into next years draft... It will help us get those rookies into camp on time (hopefully).

[Inspecta]

I remember when we got him in the trade for Quinn, that day I went to youtube and looked up his highlights. After watching his speed, size, and football acumen I couldn't believe we got this guy. And then I was wondering why the fuck he was a fullback in Denver when he was clearly better than anything else they had (fucking dumbass McDaniels). I knew right then he was going to make a big splash here in Cleveland, but even he went above and beyond my expectations.

I'm all for paying him, but don't break the bank. RB's are awesome weapons, but unless they are Emmitt Smith playing behind Dallas's line of the 90's, they have short shelf lives and you don't want to throw money at a guy who could be working for ESPN in a few years cause his body broke down, and for Hillis this risk is 10 fold just for the simple fact his playing style is just begging for that. He's like Earl Campbell, never shying away from contact. At least so far this year he's learned to keep his fucking feet on the ground. It's fun as shit to watch, but poor strategy. I think he learned that last year during the bills game when he got his bell rung up in the air and coughed up the ball.

[BrownieBornAndRaised]

Originally Posted by Inspecta

And then I was wondering why the fuck he was a fullback in Denver when he was clearly better than anything else they had (fucking dumbass McDaniels).

In college he was used as pretty much a blocking fullback for Mcfadden and Jones at Arkansas... Could you imagine the 3 headed monster at tailback they could have had just using Hillis to destroy defenses in the fourth quarter after they were tired from chasing the other two for 3 quarters.

[Inspecta]

Brownie, yeah I knew he was 3rd fiddle to those two beasts at Arkansas, but damn you'd think somebody with half a brain could look at that kid and see he can ball. It's funny sometimes how so called experts let guys like these slip through the cracks.

[Flugel]

Originally Posted by Inspecta

I remember when we got him in the trade for Quinn, that day I went to youtube and looked up his highlights. After watching his speed, size, and football acumen I couldn't believe we got this guy. And then I was wondering why the fuck he was a fullback in Denver when he was clearly better than anything else they had (fucking dumbass McDaniels).

That's why McDaniels is over in St Louis ruining their offense today. Have you seen THAT hot mess?