Monthly Archives: September 2007

Done deal: Frye to Seattle

Share Charlie Frye's days with the Browns have ended. The Browns confirmed this afternoon that they have traded the former University of Akron quarterback to the Seattle Seahawks for an undisclosed draft choice, pending Frye passing a physical examination. The … Continue reading

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Frye off to Seattle

Share Charlie Frye's days with the Browns appear to have ended. WTAM, part of the the team's flagship radio network, reported this morning that the Browns are trying to trade Frye today. If he can't be traded, he might be … Continue reading

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Sorry, Charlie

Share When Charlie Frye was pulled in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh, there was an overwhelming feeling of sadness surrounding the third-year quarterback. Veteran linebacker Willie McGinest approached Frye on the sideline, presumably to offer support. But … Continue reading

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Four downs from the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh

Share Score: Pittsburgh 34, Cleveland 7 Forget it folks. There's nothing left to say about this dismal game except go down and hear what the Browns have to say. On to Cincinnati next week.

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Four downs from the third quarter vs. Pittsburgh

Share Score: Pittsburgh 31, Cleveland 7. First down — Could the Steelers first drive of the second half been any easier. Eight plays, 71 yards, touchdown and a 24-0 lead. If it's not game over it's game as close as … Continue reading

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Four downs from the second quarter vs. Pittsburgh

Share Pittsburgh 17, Cleveland 0 First — First chant of "Brady, Brady" — 9:51 left in the second quarter. Second — Guess the change from Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin mattered, eh? Halfway through the second quarter Charlie Frye had … Continue reading

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Four downs from the first quarter vs. Pittsburgh

Share Four downs (it means thoughts) from the first quarter of the Browns-Steelers at the stadium. Score: Pittsburgh 17, Cleveland 0. First — It's mind-boggling. Four penalties and one dropped punt on one play for the Browns after their first … Continue reading

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Pregame vs. Pittsburgh

Share Kickoff approaches, and the Browns have a couple surprise inactives. Kelly Butler will not play, meaning Nat Dorsey is the third tackle. Wide receiver Travis Wilson also is inactive. The rest of the inactives are punter Dave Zastudil, defensive … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Leigh Bodden

Share OK, I've pondered this Leigh Bodden "incident" for two days, and I've come to the conclusion that it's all Shakespearean: much ado about nothing. I mean … calling it an incident even seems a stretch. First, let me say … Continue reading

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A new blog for Ohio.com

Share Marla Ridenour is the Browns beat writer for the Akron Beacon Journal, and Patrick McManamon is the sports columnist at the Beacon Journal and a former beat reporter for the Browns and Dolphins. Marla will add her views and … Continue reading

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Week 1 picks

Share Here is how I see the games involving the AFC North Sunday with the team in all capital letters as my predicted winner: PITTSBURGH at Cleveland: Roethlisberger lights up Browns' secondary. BALTIMORE at Cincinnati: Chad Johnson may not dance … Continue reading

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Preseason power poll

Share NFL preseason power rankings 1. San Diego: With playoff-cursed coach Marty Schottenheimer gone, L.T. will really make Clevelanders wonder "What if?" 2. Indianapolis: Joining Manning and Co., rookie slot receiver Anthony Gonzalez was the real Luckeye. 3. New England: … Continue reading

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