Browns running back Peyton Hillis is questionable but expects to be 100% for the Steelers game.
Browns running back Peyton Hillis says he'll be 100% for the Steelers.CLEVELAND -- Browns running back Peyton Hillis questionable for the Steelers game with his strained quad muscle, but said today he expects to be 100% for the game.
Hillis practiced for the first time Friday on a limited basis and said "it felt great getting out there. With wrapping it up and keeping it warm, I think it should be fine."
In other Browns news, four players are listed as doubtful: quarterbacks Jake Delhomme (ankle) and Seneca Wallace (ankle), defensive lineman Robaire Smith (back) and right tackle John St. Clair (ankle).
Hillis is one of six players who are questionable. The others are defensive linemen Kenyon Coleman (knee) and Shaun Rogers (elbow), tight end Robert Royal, safety Nick Sorensen (calf) and right guard Floyd Womack (knee).
Browns coach Eric Mangini still stopped short of naming rookie Colt McCoy the starting quarterback, but he'll start unless Wallace or Delhomme has a miraculous healing. Both were in their walking boots yesterday and have only a 25% chance of playing.
"I'm not going to officially rule them out,'' Mangini said. "One thing I've learned (with high ankle sprains) it's just day-to-day seeing where it is.''
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said McCoy had a good week of practice and the game didn't seem too big for him.
"He's got a little something about him running the huddle for the first time,'' said Daboll. "Being a third string guy, he took it upon himself to prepare like he's going to play each week.''
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has also been impressed.
"I've seen him light up our defense now for three weeks,'' he said. "I like him.''
Center Alex Mack (shoulder), left tackle Joe Thomas (shin), Josh Cribbs (ankle) and Abe Elam (knee) are all listed as probable.