Memo to Josh McDaniels: Let Peyton Hillis Play Tight End

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Published: June 11, 2009

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... title="Peyton Hillis">Peyton Hillis, the country boy known best for blocking at Arkansas, rather than running over linebackers, had his chance.

And no, he didn't blow it. At least, not by performing poorly or turning the ball over.

It was just plain, bad luck.

The fact is, Hillis was Mike Shanahan's last resort when running backs started dropping like flies in 2008, and by some miracle, plotting the former fullback into the starting lineup turned out to be the best coaching move Shanahan made last season.

Hillis ultimately found his way on IR, but before he did, he was an absolute magician on the field, making spectacular catches, running through and around defenders, and always having a nose for the first down or goal-line.

It's as simple as this: Hillis is a gamer. The kid can play.

He's stocky and doesn't have 4.4 speed, but he is ultra athletic and versatile...

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