Peyton Hillis clears up controversy about missing game with strep throat
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis joined the show to talk about his season and more.
Hillis talked about missing a Week 3 game against the Dolphins with strep throat. “It was my decision,” Hillis said. “It was something that hindered me. I lost a lot of weight. I was throwing up. I was very weak.”
Dan asked if missing the game had anything to do with his contract status, as has been suggested by some people in the media. “I really was sick,” Hillis said. “I had no reason to lie about that. If you wanted to create a stir you would. That’s not the kind of guy I am.”
Hillis is in the final year of his deal. He said his agent is in talks with the team, but there are no concrete terms about a
Here is Hillis’ take on the upcoming Raiders game: “They’re not fancy on offense. On defense, they really switch it up when it comes to pressure.”