I'm not sure what to think about him anymore. When he's healthy, he's a powerhouse and one of the top five backs in the league. However, he's had hamstring issues going back to his time in Denver and whether or not he can stay healthy enough to consistently contribute is in serious question.

Also, I'm not sure he could've handled the entire contract situation any worse than he has. I mean, it's one thing to stoke rumors that you're intentionally missing time due to illness, or to start hinting around that you're ready to walk, but to skip out on a goddamn children's Halloween event with your name on it? That's about as low as it gets. I'm about ready to bid the guy farewell and start pulling for Trent Richardson to come to Cleveland with one of our two first round picks next season.

I'm kind of wondering if the Browns are trying to get rid of him so they don't have to give him a big payday using money that's needed to shore up the worst parts of the team (note that this includes 1.1% less parts of the team than it did in 2010).

Still, it seems like Hillis isn't as focused or driven as he was last year. Maybe his teammates are responding to that.

Apropos of nothing, I just needed to state somewhere that there is a player starting for Alabama tonight with the given name of DONT'A. Ok.

Madden Curse™

Damn, Cleveland was one of my sleeper picks for this season.

You know you're hitting new lows when Seneca Wallace is making fun of you.

Evil Kirk vs Bad Ash: SilentStrider: You know you're hitting new lows when Seneca Wallace is making fun of you.

I'm just shocked Seneca knows how to throw something.

To be fair, the bus intercepted him.

2wolves: Damn, Cleveland was one of my sleeper picks for this season.

You were right. They've slept through half the season.

As much as it pains me, it's a "gots ta go" situation.

Someone else will give him his money.

Yay Madden curse! The stories make it sound like the other players are tired of his crap, and while Wallace could've been a little diplomatic, sooner or later someone will talk. And this is about as sensitive as he's going to get. Just "up and getting married" sounds kinda insane considering the circumstances, the not playing and Halloween blow-off just make it sound like someone who read their own press clippings and think they're awesome.

RBs are the most easily-replaced position after kicker, and even most stars' careers don't last much past age 30. This guy is pissing away millions he'll never again have the ability to make, which is kind of a shame, as there's just no reason for it. Hopefully the new wife will knock some sense into him (though if it's as random and impulsive as it sounds, good luck with that),

RoosterCogburn: Evil Kirk vs Bad Ash: SilentStrider: You know you're hitting new lows when Seneca Wallace is making fun of you.

I'm just shocked Seneca knows how to throw something.

To be fair, the bus intercepted him.

and ran it back for six.

LucklessWonder: Dude's screwing me up in at least 2 fantasy leagues. Not that anyone cares about my fantasy teams. Same as no one really cares about the Browns.

I actually had someone offer me a trade, straight up, of Hillis for Ray Rice. Took me a while to stop laughing long enough to say "HELL NO".

Pratty: Why would you get him in a fantasy league?

ignoring the Madden curse, dude had a good year last year, and was poised to have a pretty good one this year until his hamstring decided against it.

Pratty: He had one good year. I never like taking one year wonders because they're so likely to fail.

true. Personally, i avoided him because I remembered how much he wore down last year, and thought that might lead to problems this year. Not sure if that was the case, but it certainly seems like it.

Of course, I also avoided Maurice Jones-Drew, thinking he might have injury issues, and I tured out to be wrong.
I'm just glad I avoided the Carolina running back situation. What a mess that is.

This just makes me sadder Rodgers escaped the cover with that Goddamned fan vote, lol.

CavalierEternal: When he's healthy, he's a powerhouse and one of the top five backs in the league.

Now THAT is funny. He was a huge upgrade, but he was far from a Top 5 back, especially at the end of the season. Maybe if he hadn't caught the Cleveland staph he might have proven me wrong, but he didn't.