Monthly Archives: November 2007

Texans leftovers

Share Leftovers from the Browns' 27-17 victory over Houston: TE KELLEN WINSLOW (on getting beat up) That's what you get paid to do, that's my job, to make plays when it comes my way. (Browns defense) They played huge. They … Continue reading

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Draft lovers' delight

Share Browns fans who were thrilled the team used the third overall pick on Wisconsin left tackle Joe Thomas should have a better idea of how the rookie is coming along after Sunday's home game against Houston. Thomas will line … Continue reading

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Don't call us an expansion team

Share There is much talk surrounding Sunday's Browns-Texans game about the expansion teams' bid for the playoffs. Cleveland (6-4) has been to the post-season just once since the franchise returned in 1999, that after the 2002 season. Houston (5-5), now … Continue reading

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Living on the edge

Share Having games come down to Phil Dawson kicks for three consecutive weeks is taking its toll on Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson. "I'm lost right now," Anderson said after the 33-30 overtime victory at Baltimore. "There's way too much to … Continue reading

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A return for the ages

Share The Browns are still buzzing about Joshua Cribbs' kickoff returns of 100 and 90 yards at Pittsburgh, which led to 14 points in a 31-28 loss.ΒΆ "I'm happy for him. He came a long ways," said Browns defensive back … Continue reading

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Is chemistry the reason?

Share Cleveland has tangible reasons for its three-game winning streak and a 5-3 record going into Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. They include the outstanding play of quarterback Derek Anderson, the upgrade of the offensive line with Joe Thomas and Eric … Continue reading

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Happy days for Jamal

Share Browns running back Jamal Lewis may be playing on a one-year contract and sharing snaps with Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison, but he couldn't seem more upbeat. Part of the reason has to be his relief to be out … Continue reading

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Mr. Third Down

Share Browns 10-year veteran receiver Joe Jurevicius doesn't seem to care if he's angering opponents. Making big catches on third down is his trademark and he usually responds by emphatically signalling first down after he gets up. He said he's … Continue reading

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Sticking with the sixth-rounder?

Share Seattle coach Mike Holmgren used to like to pick quarterbacks in the sixth round while he was in Green Bay, with Matt Hasselbeck and Mark Brunell being examples. But even Holmgren isn't sure what he would do if he … Continue reading

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