Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme is "very encouraged'' about his progress for the Falcons game Sunday.
Jake Delhomme is encouraged about his chances of playing Sunday against the Falcons.CLEVELAND -- Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme was limited in practice again today, but said his ankle felt good after practicing on it Wednesday and that he feels "very encouraged'' about being able to play Sunday against the Falcons.
"I did a lot more than I did last week and it didn’t blow up on me,'' he said. "(But) the coaches will make that decision. The film doesn't lie. They'll be able to see through the course of the week whether I can be effective or help or hurt our team. I’m going to go out and do what I can do.
"Still, it’s about the team and giving us the best chance to win. That's what it's all about. There's nothing greater than last Sunday, those 10 minutes in the locker room after the game, a job well done, mission accomplished. That's what you play for.''
He said he feels more confident this week in his ability to avoid the rush.
"Last week, I don’t know how swift I would’ve been,'' he said.
Browns coach Eric Mangini said Delhomme will do a little more each day and "then we’ll just keep playing it by ear through the end of the week. Seneca (Wallace) got a substantial amount of reps too so both guys will be prepared to play on Sunday, and make sure that Jake if he can is right to take advantage of that opportunity.''
In other Browns news:
* Running back Peyton Hillis was added to the Browns injury report today with a thigh injury and was limited in practice.
* The following players were idle today: right tackle John St. Clair (knee), center Alex Mack (shoulder), defensive end Robaire Smith (back), defensive end Kenyon Coleman (knee) and safety Nick Sorensen.
* The following players besides Delhomme and Hillis were limited: Josh Cribbs (ankle), Shawn Lauvao (ankle), Brian Robiskie (hamstring), and Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip).
* Running back Montario Hardesty, who's out for the season with a torn ACL, made his first appearance in the locker room today, carrying his brace and walking with a crutch. He declined to be interviewed, but offered, "I feel good.''