Monthly Archives: September 2007

Share Browns quarterback Derek Anderson's comments after the victory over the Ravens: (On the TD to Braylon Edwards): It's always good to take a shot after a turnover. I think Chris (McAlister) kind of guessed and I threw it out … Continue reading →

Share With 2:38 left, the Browns lead 27-13 1 — Defense gives up a fourth-quarter touchdown, but Baltimore cannot afford a mistake the rest of the game. 2 — Willis McGahee is averaging 7.4 yards per carry for Baltimore at … Continue reading →

Share Cleveland 27, Baltimore 6 1 — Steve McNair looks old. Matt Stover misses two field goals. It would take a miracle for the Browns to lose this game. 2 — Braylon Edwards continues to play extremely well. The guy … Continue reading →

Share Cleveland 24, Baltimore 6 1 — Surprising success by the Browns on the ground. Baltimore started the game giving up 61.7 yards per game on the ground, and the Browns had runs of 28 yards (Jamal Lewis) and 15 … Continue reading →

Share Cleveland 14, Baltimore 0 1 — Nice opening drive by the Browns, sparked by Joshua Cribbs' return of the opening kickoff. Derek Anderson's ability to get rid of the ball was a key again. 2 — Go figure. Baltimore … Continue reading →

Share Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Troy Smith of Ohio State slipped to the fifth round in April's draft, largely because he stands 6-feet tall. Baltimore kept only two quarterbacks last season, but Smith survived the final cut and is No. 3 … Continue reading →

Share ¶ Baltimore flip-flopped first-round picks with Cleveland in the 2006 draft to move up one spot and draft defensive tackle Haloti Ngata at No. 12. Cleveland preferred pass rusher Kamerion Wimbley and had no problem making a deal with … Continue reading →

Share A breakdown on the left side of the line allowed the Raiders to block Phil Dawson's 40-yard field goal attempt as time expired Sunday in Oakland's 26-24 victory over the Browns. But considering the same situation happened to Oakland … Continue reading →

Share Oakland 26, Cleveland 24 (3:33 left) First — Easy to second-guess, but Joe Jurevicius was wide open on a third-down throw that Tim Carter dropped. Carter is a disappointment. Jurevicus catches everything. Hard to figure. Second — Then again, … Continue reading →

Share Oakland 23, Cleveland 17 First — Josh McCown has a 109 rating the first half and there are cheers when he is replaced. Second — A fumble by Mike Williams gives the Browns the ball and they capitalize with … Continue reading →

Share Oakland 16, Cleveland 10 First — Not a good read or decision by Derek Anderson on Thomas Howard's interception. Threw it right to him, and Howard was in the short zone the entire time. Second — Very early, but … Continue reading →

Share Oakland 3, Cleveland 0 From Oakland, California, the East side of the Bay … First down — Not sure that using a timeout on third-and-40 (the Browns did that on their first possession) is that wise an idea … … Continue reading →

Share Jamal Lewis wasn't bragging Wednesday after rushing for 216 yards on 27 carries and a 66-yard touchdown in Sunday's 51-45 victory over Cincinnati. When the 28-year-old free agent running back from Baltimore was asked what his third 200-yard game … Continue reading →

Share The Browns' first two games couldn't have been more disparate, which makes one wonder which is the real team? The one that managed 221 yards against Pittsburgh, still one of the toughest defenses in the league? Or the one … Continue reading →

Share SCORE First down — Before the play, I say I agree with the Browns decision to go for it on fourth-and-inches with more than 14 minutes left. Gotta keep scoring to win this game, and punting the ball does … Continue reading →

Share Browns 41, Bengals 38 First down — Hate to start the second half with an interception on the first play, but that's what happened. But the Browns defense does a good job holding the Bengals to a field goal. … Continue reading →

Share Browns 27, Bengals 21 First down — Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden is limping noticeably. He hurt a groin muscle during the week. That has to affect him covering Chad Johnson. Second down — The defense forces a fumble, with … Continue reading →

Share The Browns have not been able to bounce back on the field under coach Romeo Crennel, failing to post back-to-back victories in his two-plus seasons. But Thursday's mood in the locker room was surprisingly upbeat after Sunday's 34-7 loss … Continue reading →

Share Charlie Frye could be upset or bitter at the way the Browns' quarterback competition was handled this summer, but he's not that kind of person. He's probably more excited about where he ended up when he was traded to … Continue reading →