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Sun, fun a reward for Cribbs' blockers
Original at ClevelandBrowns.com
• Fri, Jan 29
Blake Costanzo and a group of the Browns' core special teamers are in South Florida for the Pro Bowl -- courtesy of Joshua Cribbs.
Yahoo! Sports - Frightening hit gave Cribbs sense of urgency
Original at OBRNewswire's bookmarks
• Fri, Jan 29
By OBRNewswire Clarity and urgency converged for Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs during one of his most vulnerable moments.
Giants QB coach Palmer retires after 38 seasons
Original at RTSports
• Fri, Jan 29
By RTSports.com EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -Veteran coach Chris Palmer has retired after 38 seasons, including 20 in the NFL, with the last three coming as the New York Giants quarterbacks coach. The Giants announced the retirement of the former Cleveland Browns head coach on Friday. Palmer, who helped Eli...
Official Site - Thomas enjoying return to Pro Bowl
Original at OBRNewswire's bookmarks
• Fri, Jan 29
By OBRNewswire While the snow and bitter cold temperatures returned to Cleveland this week, Browns left tackle and co-offensive captain Joe Thomas is enjoying the fruits of his labor by preparing for his third consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.
Browns looking for new quarterback?
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Jan 29
It's looking a lot like Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson should be looking for...
Cribbs feeling hopeful about Browns' contract talk
Original at RTSports
• Thu, Jan 28
By RTSports.com LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) -Cleveland's Josh Cribbs is feeling more confident that he'll be playing for the Browns next season. Cribbs, the multitalented wide receiver and kick returner who'll play for the AFC in Sunday's Pro Bowl, said earlier this month that he thought it was ``unlikely'' h...
Browns' Big Board: Revealed
Original at The Orange and Brown Report
• Wed, Jan 27
By Lane Adkins Another blockbuster from the OBR's Lane Adkins! Before their recent scouting shake-up, the Cleveland Browns had been evaluating college talent. Here how they had the top four players and prospects at each position.
Capologist Trade is Complete
Original at The Orange and Brown Report
• Wed, Jan 27
By Site Staff Hot News for FO Cleveland Browns Organization
Browns add vice president, assistant coach
Original at RTSports
• Wed, Jan 27
By RTSports.com CLEVELAND (AP) -Browns president Mike Holmgren returned to his NFL roots and hired Mark Schiefelbein away from Green Bay as Cleveland's new vice president of football operations. Schiefelbein spent 18 years with the Packers, where he first met Holmgren. Schiefelbein served most recen...
Opinion: A Look Back: 2001 NFL Draft
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Tue, Jan 26
By Bernie19Kosar Expansion Browns, take 2. Needless to say, the Browns cut Pharms before he even put on a Browns uniform. If there was a worst draft pick in NFL history, I am all ears. 43rd Pick, 7th Round, 245th Pick Overall: Andre King, WR University of Miami
Parcells helps Mangini keep job?
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Mon, Jan 25
The Cleveland Browns somehow managed to come up with a four-game winning streak at the end of the season, which...
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram - Browns’ Rob Ryan believes brother Rex, Jets have real shot to make Super Bowl
Original at OBRNewswire's bookmarks
• Sat, Jan 23
By OBRNewswire Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn’t like watching from the stands. He’d rather be on the sideline with a chance to affect the outcome. He will make an exception Sunday in Indianapolis as he and his famous dad, Buddy, will watch twin brother Rex coach the Jets in the AFC championshi...
Browns redoing Cribbs contract
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Jan 22
Things are changing with the Cleveland Browns . New team president Mike Holmgren and new GM Tom Heckert are...
Opinion: Why Modell moved the Browns
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Thu, Jan 21
By Bernie19Kosar The city of Cleveland accepted the deal. Art Modell now not only owned the Browns, but he also owned the home of the Cleveland Indians, for nothing more than a dollar a year and operating costs. This deal gave Modell a lot of power in the city of Cleveland.
King: An Open Letter to Tom Heckert
Original at The Orange and Brown Report
• Tue, Jan 19
By Steve King The Browns GM has some things he needs to know as he starts his new career in Cleveland...
2009 Season in Review: The Offensive Line, the Strength of the Team
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sat, Jan 16
By Ryan Kelsey Let's start with what I believe was a major strength of this team; the offensive line. LT: Joe Thomas (16 starts - Pro Bowl; All Pro) Robert Royal and Lawrence Vickers don't play on the offensive line. But their contributions to both pass blocking and the running game should be commended.
Friday Browns Notes: Rob Ryan's Interest in Oakland
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Fri, Jan 15
By Chris Pokorny Todd Grantham Hired at UGA Former Browns defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has been hired by the University of Georgia as their new defensive coordinator. Grantham has been serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, working with the team's defensive line. His only NFL exper...
Cribbs Fracas Hardly a First for Holmgren
Original at The Orange and Brown Report
• Thu, Jan 7
By Steve King The Browns new Team President has been down this road before. Does Holmgren's past dealings with contract disputes foretell the future of the Cleveland Browns and Josh Cribbs?
Changes will be coming at QB for the Cleveland Browns
Original at Cleveland Browns
• Wed, Jan 6
26-year old Derek Anderson is as good as gone for the Browns as he is in line for a huge bonus that he will never see this March. Anderson played in 7 games for the Browns this season and he completed 81 of 182 passes (44.5%) for 888 yards with 3 TD passes and 10 INTs (42.1 QB Rating). Anderson also c...
Tony Grossi's four things on Browns vs. Raiders
Original at The Plain Dealer
• Mon, Dec 28
With only two touchdown pass, nine interceptions and a 36.2 passer rating, Derek Anderson is having his worst NFL season.
Charlie Frye Confirmed to Start for Raiders at Quarterback Against Browns
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Wed, Dec 23
By Chris Pokorny Charlie Frye vs. Derek Anderson. The quarterback competition for the ages back in 2007. This week, they will be competing against each other again, with two big differences -- they are on opposing teams, and neither one of them is considered a legitimate starting quarterback anymore.
Opinion: Browns sack Steelers 13-6
Original at ourtownonline.biz
• Fri, Dec 18
AP Sports Writer The defending NFL champions lost their fifth straight and had their playoff hopes sacked by the lowly Cleveland Browns, ... NFL Cleveland Browns given blackout extensionLive 5 News The Orange and Brown Report (subscription) -WBAY -Las Vegas Sun
The Cleveland Browns' Perfect 2010 Draft and More
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sun, Dec 13
Entering the 2010 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns will no doubt be drafting in the top three.
Opinion: The Biggest NFL Mock Draft in History (Maybe)!: Picks One-Five
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Dec 2
The Browns are like the Nets of the NFL. They have poor management, poor ownership, poor players. The only thing halfway decent about the Browns are their ... BASN's NFL Review: Week #12BlackAthlete.net Bob McManaman's NFL Power Rankings -- Week 13AZ Central.com
Opinion: Mangini compares Browns to early years with Pats
Original at ESPN
• Sun, Nov 15
2) Mangini inherited a top-5 draft pick and players who better fit his system because the prior coach was Romeo Crennel, while the Patriots had no ... Week Eleven NFL Predictions: Patriots-Colts AFC Champ Rematch LoomsThe Faster Times
Opinion: Midseason Report: the Cleveland Browns' Offense (Part II)
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sun, Nov 1
By rufio The Browns may lack explosive playmakers who could allow us a good offense, but by studying exactly what it is that has (and hasn't) worked for us, a solid offensive coordinator could put together a competent offense without any personnel changes.
Opinion: Cliff Notes: Reflecting on the 27-14 Loss to Pittsburgh Before the Packers Game
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sat, Oct 24
By ChrisPokorny 6 days ago: Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Lawrence Timmons, left,and James Farrior (51) sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson (3), causing a fumble, during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Pittsburgh won 27-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Original at Deadspin
• Tue, Sep 8
By Drew Magary 3. Mangini? Really? It's as if Browns ownership is deliberately trying to turn off Cleveland fans. It's not enough that Cleveland had Belichick before he became arguably the greatest head coach in NFL history. No, now they have to hire all of his shitty underlings, thus repeating the shitty...
Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2009: Defensive Line Preview (Part 1)
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sat, Jun 27
By ChrisPokorny Best Attribute: Commanding the Double Team - With only three defensive lineman in a 3-4 defensive scheme, you need a nose tackle who requires a double team. Fellow division rivals Casey Hampton of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kelly Gregg of the Baltimore Ravens have been stable for their r...
Browns Minicamp Ends; Training Camp Coming in 7 Weeks
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sun, Jun 14
By ChrisPokorny Minicamp is officially over for the Cleveland Browns, as all of our players got a taste of how head coach Eric Mangini runs a football team. There is extra emphasis placed on the following three sections: On if Derek Anderson will be ready for training camp) – “Yeah.”
Gridiron Rewind Week Nine Podcast Show
Original at nflgridirongab.com
• Mon, Nov 3
By Matt Loede Matt Jergensen from Ravens Gab on the Ravens win in Cleveland over the Browns Russ Loede from Bears Gab on the Bears comeback win over the Lions Shawn McAllister from Chiefs Gab on the Bucs OT win over the the Chiefs Jeff Roman from Rams Gab on the Cardinals thumping of the Rams
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns - Official Game Thread
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sun, Nov 2
By ChrisPokorny BALTIMORE RAVENS (4-3) WEEK 9 CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-4)VS. Date:November 6, 2008Location:Cleveland, OH Stadium:Cleveland Browns Stadium Favorite:Browns by 2 Radio:WMMS, 100.7 FMOver/Under:36.5SBN Coverage:Baltimore BeatdownAnnouncers Quarterback Offensive Line Linebacker
Browns-Ravens: Much has changed since teams' first meeting
Original at Toledo Blade
• Sun, Nov 2
CLEVELAND - If they didn't know each other so well, being distant NFL cousins and all, the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns might not recognize each other. Other than the orange helmets, the Ravens expect to see a brand new Browns team.
Gridiron Rewind Week Four Podcast Show
Original at nflgridirongab.com
• Mon, Sep 29
By Matt Loede Shawn McAllister on the Chiefs upset over the Broncos in KC David Quinn talks about the Cowboys loss at home to the Redskins Dan Taylor gives his take on the Browns first win of the season in Cincy over the Bengals Kevin Lissow on the Bills comeback win in St.Louis over the Rams
Opinion: Anderson Blows Lead in Browns' 28-10 Loss to Baltimore
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Tue, Sep 23
By ChrisPokorny So, where should I go with the breakdown of this game? The Derek Anderson / Romeo Crennel replacement storylines are so hot right now, perhaps I can offer a take on some of the other issues that happened with the game. So, for the majority of this review, I'll try to hold off "extensive" discus...
Opinion: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens - Official Game Thread
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sun, Sep 21
By ChrisPokorny CLEVELAND BROWNS (0-2) WEEK 3 BALTIMORE RAVENS (1-0)VS. Date:September 21, 2008Location:Baltimore, MD Stadium:Browns Stadium TV:CBS Favorite:Ravens by 2½ Radio:WMMS, 100.7 FMOver/Under:38½SBN Coverage:Baltimore BeatdownAnnouncers Quarterback Offensive Line Linebacker
Gridiron Preview Week Three Podcast Show
Original at nflgridirongab.com
• Fri, Sep 19
By Matt Loede Jason Etgen - Talking about our Game of the Week - Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Stephen Rhodes - The week in Fantasy Football Matt Jergensen - Breaking Down the Browns at Ravens Jeff Sack - On the AFC East showdown between the Dolphins and Patriots
Cee's Power Rankings and Week Two Review.
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Sep 17
By Brandon Cee 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (#8) 8. Philadelphia Eagles (#9) 9. New England Patriots (#6) 13. Indianapolis Colts 14. San Francisco 49ers 16. Baltimore Ravens 21. Jacksonville Jaguars 22. Minnesota Vikings 25. Cleveland Browns 28. Kansas City Chiefs 29. Seattle Seahawks Philadelphia Eagles
Opinion: Browns' Offense, Crennel's Coaching Inept Again in 10-6 Loss to Steelers
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Wed, Sep 17
By ChrisPokorny Romeo Crennel: It's not the 0-2 record that has him under fire. Instead, it's the fact that the most remedial, yet most critical, aspect of the game -- time management -- is severely lacking for the second week in a row. This week, it was more of a problem because there was a high percentage chan...
Cleveland Browns Family Fun Night Review
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Fri, Aug 1
By ChrisPokorny I'm sure many of you were in attendance at Cleveland Browns Stadium Friday Night to catch the team's only training camp practice of the season on the shores of Lake Erie. You couldn't have asked for better weather -- the sun was going down just as practice started so everyone was in the shade,...
Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2008: Fullback Preview
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Mon, Jul 7
By ChrisPokorny Worst Attribute: Short Yardage Situations - Take this complaint with a grain of salt, because in reality, you can't expect a fourth-and-one handoff to the fullback to work every time. That was the case last year with Vickers, who failed to move the chains twice on fourth-and-short when An...
Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2008: Running Back PreviewOriginal at Dawgs By Nature
• Fri, Jul 4
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By ChrisPokorny Worst Attribute: Facing the Steelers - I don't care what he did when he was with the Baltimore Ravens. As great at Lewis was last season for the Browns, he failed to deliver against the Steelers. Take a look at his stats against Pittsburgh last year:
Opinion: Solid Assessment of Bentley Situation
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sat, Jun 14
By ChrisPokorny A year ago in the OTAs and minicamp, Anderson and Quinn were completing 60-65 percent of their passes in drills, etc. Ken Dorsey was tops in the low 70s. They all struggled to learn the new offense. Now, Anderson is in the high 70s, Quinn approaching 75 percent along with Dorsey.
Browns Still Need Some Depth
Original at Dawgs By Nature
• Sat, Mar 8
By ChrisPokorny Things have really quieted down in free agency after the signing of Stallworth (although the Browns did fork over quite a bit of money to Shaun Rogers). In the past several days, I've read numerous columns from people at ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports, most of which have stated...
Podcast: Brady Quinn Attacks His Only Fans Left [Brady Quinn And The Gays]
Original at Deadspin
• Wed, Feb 13
By Leitch Apparently, Quinn ended up outside a gay bar, where he tried to start a fight and began firing off the slurs. On the 9-1-1 call, Harris said that "Brady Quinn from the Browns" was "trying to cause a fight." Harris told the operator, "I just walked outside and he exchanged many profanities with...
Voice of the Cardinals Podcast Week 14
Original at The Cardinals Report
• Fri, Dec 7
By Eli Wahlstrom If you have any questions or comments about the show email us at voiceofthecardinals@gmail.com On this weeks Voice of the Cardinals radio, Eli and Mark talk about the big win against the Cleveland Browns. Along with last weeks game the guys will be previewing this up and coming weeks game ag...
NFL Season Preview: NFL Season Preview: Cleveland Browns
Original at Deadspin
• Tue, Aug 28
By Leitch But anyway, some 25 years later, Modell packed up his shit and moved his organization to Baltimore, leaving a de-activated Browns franchise (complete with its eight league titles and 16 Hall-of-Famers) in his wake. Buying the rights to the franchise and resurrecting the team was the lat...
Opinion: The Definitive Cleveland Browns Draft Guide
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Mar 27
By Craig Lyndall The offensive line seemed old and broken down enough that both Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson became injury victims. While some people were upset with the play of Reuben Droughns, most accepted that the offensive line had been at least partially responsible for his declining statistic...
Podcast: Browns sign Lewis to 1-year contract
Original at Arizona Republic
• Wed, Mar 7
Unable to reach a deal to remain in Baltimore, freeagent running back Jamal Lewis signed a oneyear deal on Wednesday with Cleveland, the team he blistered for an NFL singlegame record 295 yards in 2003.
Patch: Winslow attends brother's funeral
Original at Akron Beacon Journal
• Wed, Oct 18
NFL NewsWinslow attends brother's funeral OH - Oct 18, 2006 Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. attended ... Kellen Winslow Jr. was expected to rejoin the Browns today from Kansas City. Green ... Tuesday's NFL notes: Colts trade for McFarland Pittsburgh Tribune-Review