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Running Back Rank: #39
Overall: #118
The Madden Curse struck Hillis last season. He had a down year after his breakout '10 season. Hillis missed six games due to injury but also had his struggles when playing. He did finish the season on a high note, having 100-plus total yards two of the last three games. He finished the year with 717 total yards and three touchdowns in 10 games. Hillis also had his character called into question as some thought he could have played with his injury but sat out because of his contract situation. But when on his game, Hillis can be a solid starting back in this league. He is likely going to be in a time share for the Chiefs this season, though. Jamaal Charles will get much of the work when healthy but he is returning from a major knee injury. The Chiefs will find ways to get Hillis involved in the offense. Hillis is a huge back with surprising quickness and very good hands (83 receptions the last two seasons). He has enough speed to break plays to the outside but also runs well between the tackles because of his size. He has some fumbling and durability issues.
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Hillis won't get nearly as high in drafts this season and for good reason. He is a good buy-low candidate, though, as the potential is there, especially if he gets the goal-line work. He can near 1,000 total yards and double-digit scores but take him as a low-end No. 2 back or No. 3 come draft day. He is going to be boom or bust. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis said he does not know what his role will be at this point but is willing to accept any role the team gives him. "You've got to have an open mind. That's what I'm going to do, and whatever role they're going to give me, I'm going to try to be good at it and try to succeed," Hillis said. Hillis could see time at fullback this season. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hillis will get his touches in this offense and could get the goal-line work. He is worth a pick as a No. 3 or 4 back. |
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| The Kansas City Chiefs planned to target RB Peyton Hillis when the free-agent market opened, according to general manager Scott Pioli. 'One of our goals going into free agency this year was to build depth at the running back position and we are pleased to add a talented player like Peyton to the mix,' Pioli added. Head coach Romeo Crennel said Hillis is a 'big, strong, physical back with a lot of talent and he should fit into our system well. We are looking forward to working with him and adding him into our offense.' |
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| Updating a previous report, the deal signed by Kansas City Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis Wednesday, March 14, is for one-year, $3 million. |
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| The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with free-agent RB Peyton Hillis (Browns) Wednesday, March 14. Terms were undisclosed. |
| Fantasy Impact: He'll serve as insurance for Jamaal Charles, who is returning from a major knee injury. |
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| The Kansas City Chiefs might be interested in free-agent RB Peyton Hillis (Browns), and he might be coming to Kansas City to visit with the team. |
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| The Cleveland Browns likely will offer impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis an incentive-laden contract this offseason but will allow Hillis to test free agency. |
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| Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team is still interested in re-signing impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis but likely would not do so until after the start of free agency. |
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| Cleveland Browns impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis said he expects to test the market. 'At this point, it looks like I'll have to,' Hillis said. 'I heard they just franchised (place kicker) Phil Dawson - and I'm happy for him. I think they want me to test the free-agent market and see what I can do out there.' |
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| Cleveland Browns impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis said he has conceded he must test free agency, but added that the Browns have informed him they want him back. |
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| Cleveland Browns impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis said his contract demands are not outrageous; however, he wants a deal that's fair. 'I wasn't asking for $7 million a year. At one point, the Browns offered $25 million or $26 million over four or five years, but it was only about $1.2 million a year in the first three years,' Hillis said. 'Then it was backloaded with a large amount that wasn't guaranteed. It wasn't the money, it's just how it was structured.' |
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
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