Bummer.Hillis done for the season with a concussion and placed on IR.This is probably the end of the line for him and i can't help but wonder what kind of career he could have had if given a fair chance in the NFL.
His rookie year showed that he wasn't just a FB but a true HB,next year no play time at all,then injuries makes him the starter in Cleveland and he has a great season.That next year for the Browns permanently ruined a fine career before it got started good.Some of the blame is on Hillis for blunders like missing a Halloween party for kids and not resting his hamstring or taking a game off for sickness.The typical anti-white media also had nothing good to say about him and a year after having a season great enough to make the Madden cover he is ran out of town so they can get a "real RB".
I did hold out hope for him even after KC was the only team interested in him and JC was coming off of injury.He didn't get a ton of chances in KC but did rip off a few good games with at least one over 100 yards rushing.Even with a small sample size Hillis should have got a little interest on the market but unfortunately Tampa was the one calling.Since TD left town that team has became one of the most anti-white teams out there and couldn't believe they picked up Hillis and Leonard,of course one of the white boys had to be cut and Hillis was out the door.
The fact that he sat for a month or so without a job really drove home the fact that the caste system is real to several friends who i had talked about the subject with.These guys had watched him here at college,watched his rise at Cleveland,and watched a guy that should be a all-pro kicked to the curb even after a decent season playing in a "thunder n lightning" combo.The Hillis situation did change some minds around my area about the way white players are treated in the NFL,not that it helps tho when only a handful at a time realize this.
I was glad to see him get a shot with the Giants but quickly realized that he was gonna get the caste treatment.Even showing rust from the layoff Hillis was doing good but after a game or so had people like Jacobs,Brown,and Cox getting the carries even tho Hillis was better than all 3 at catching and pass protection and at least as good a runner as any of those guys.This year when Jennings went down instead of giving him a chance they threw in Williams who has NO vision at all.The coaches realize that Williams wasn't the answer and the first game that Hillis should have took over the concussion happens.
I would love to see Peyton suit up next year but unfortunately this is probably the career ending injury that he should just walk away from.He has the talent but its apparent that he will never again get the opportunity to show what he can do.The best Hillis can hope for if he does come back is a Brian Leonard roll as 3rd down back/FB.What a waste of talent
PS= F the NFL
Hillis done for the season with a concussion and placed on IR.This is probably the end of the line for him and i can't help but wonder what kind of career he could have had if given a fair chance in the NFL.
His rookie year showed that he wasn't just a FB but a true HB,next year no play time at all,then injuries makes him the starter in Cleveland and he has a great season.That next year for the Browns permanently ruined a fine career before it got started good.Some of the blame is on Hillis for blunders like missing a Halloween party for kids and not resting his hamstring or taking a game off for sickness.The typical anti-white media also had nothing good to say about him and a year after having a season great enough to make the Madden cover he is ran out of town so they can get a "real RB".
I did hold out hope for him even after KC was the only team interested in him and JC was coming off of injury.He didn't get a ton of chances in KC but did rip off a few good games with at least one over 100 yards rushing.Even with a small sample size Hillis should have got a little interest on the market but unfortunately Tampa was the one calling.Since TD left town that team has became one of the most anti-white teams out there and couldn't believe they picked up Hillis and Leonard,of course one of the white boys had to be cut and Hillis was out the door.
The fact that he sat for a month or so without a job really drove home the fact that the caste system is real to several friends who i had talked about the subject with.These guys had watched him here at college,watched his rise at Cleveland,and watched a guy that should be a all-pro kicked to the curb even after a decent season playing in a "thunder n lightning" combo.The Hillis situation did change some minds around my area about the way white players are treated in the NFL,not that it helps tho when only a handful at a time realize this.
I was glad to see him get a shot with the Giants but quickly realized that he was gonna get the caste treatment.Even showing rust from the layoff Hillis was doing good but after a game or so had people like Jacobs,Brown,and Cox getting the carries even tho Hillis was better than all 3 at catching and pass protection and at least as good a runner as any of those guys.This year when Jennings went down instead of giving him a chance they threw in Williams who has NO vision at all.The coaches realize that Williams wasn't the answer and the first game that Hillis should have took over the concussion happens.
I would love to see Peyton suit up next year but unfortunately this is probably the career ending injury that he should just walk away from.He has the talent but its apparent that he will never again get the opportunity to show what he can do.The best Hillis can hope for if he does come back is a Brian Leonard roll as 3rd down back/FB.What a waste of talent
PS= F the NFL
Damn that really sucks about Hillis. I don't get how a concussion is a season ending injury. If his career is indeed over it was fun watching him play and sticking it to the caste system. Also keep in mind he was better than both black RBs he was on the Arkansas team with in college - Felix Jones (who is out of the league) and uber-bust Darren McFadden.
He has a huge caste busting season in 2010 and it was fun to watch. I don't get what happened after that year with the contract debacle.
Couple roster moves of note:
Daniel Sorensen is back on the Chiefs active roster
Vinnie Sunseri has been moved to IR
Josh Mauro has been signed to the Cardinals active roster but unfortunately Thomas Keiser was cut to make room for him
Looking forward to Mallet's first start tomorrow.
I agree, it's only week 11, how does a concussion end your season?? Doesn't smell right if you ask me.
Rashad Jennings returns for the Giants this week, so Hillis was going back to the bench anyway. He might as well recover, rather than continue to play special teams.Heck no it doesn't smell right. Hillis was clearly, obviously, and unarguably the best RB on the Giants. He got a VERY small chance to prove it, and he did. Something had to be done.
Ive said since Ryan Swope was forced to retire that this new concussion craze is going to be the nail in the coffin for White players. THe team doctors can just tell them they have a severe concussion, and, thats that.
Keep an eye out in the future for a disproportionate number of White players getting these bad concussions that either sideline them for a long time, or force retirement all together.
Gremlin throws a pick on his first pass attempt of the game!
And now he throws a pick 6! He is on pace for a 16 interception game! Will he set a record?
Good thing they benched Cousins! Don't want to throw all those interceptions! :icon_surprised: