Peyton Hillis, Browns working on deal

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    True to his bulldozing running style, Peyton Hillis answered questions about his contract extension head on.

    Cleveland's star running back said Thursday that he's not worried about continuing talks between his agent and the Browns becoming a distraction for him this season. In the past, players have allowed contract negotiations to affect their performance. Hillis insists his game won't suffer.

    "The bottom line is that it's not up to me in the end," Hillis said. "When people say they want to stop negotiating it's because they want to play better and they don't want the (salary) figure to hang over their heads. So for me, if they want to come back and talk, I'm open.

    "It's up to the Cleveland Browns and until that time happens, I'll continue to play my best."

    The Browns are working on a new deal for Hillis -- very quietly.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7...cleveland-browns-hammering-contract-extension
     

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