Monthly Archives: April 2008

Team need: Cornerback

Share This week, I'm going to preview the position needs for the Browns in the upcoming NFL Draft. The following is the first part of a very special ordinary five-part series. Each position will be given a likelihood — strong, … Continue reading

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Browns draft interest list

Share As the NFL Draft approaches, the biggest question is about which players the Browns are showing an interest in. After the jump, there is a list I've been putting together of players the Browns have brought in for private … Continue reading

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NFL will be painted Browns in 2008

Share Sorry about the poor play on words there. Anyway, the Browns are getting loads of press for scoring five prime-time games next season. Don Banks of Sports Illustrated says the Browns are "a young, exciting team on the rise … Continue reading

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Quick thoughts on the Browns schedule

Share Here is the 2008 Cleveland Browns schedule with some quick, disjointed thoughts. Akron Beacon Journal columnist Patrick McManamon has some additional thoughts here. • Sun., Sept. 7, Dallas Cowboys, 4:15 p.m. (FOX) Last game: The Browns got handled 19-12 … Continue reading

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Browns to simplify defense?

Share Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe wrote in his notes that the Browns could be simplifying their defense. Read the full article here. The Browns added considerable bulk in the form of defensive linemen Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams … Continue reading

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Davis looks to bounce back

Share Mary Cay Kabot of the Plain Dealer writes that inside linebacker Andra Davis is looking to bounce back from an off season. The problem? It's been more than just one off season for Davis. He just doesn't seem to … Continue reading

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Savage analysis

Share Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository so well. On Sunday, he did an in-depth analysis of the moves made by general manager Phil Savage. It's a good read and a little difficult to sum up here, so check it … Continue reading

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Savage close to extension

Share From the Associated Press: CLEVELAND Browns General Manager Phil Savage won't have many picks on draft day. He will, however, have a contract extension. Savage and Cleveland owner Randy Lerner recently met and made progress toward an extension, which … Continue reading

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Browns in desperate need of Handi Wipes

Share Following January knee surgery, wide receiver Joe Jurevicius apparently has contracted a staph infection. Yikes. That makes six Browns in four years. Most notably, staph infections hit Braylon Edwards and LeCharles Bentley in the past. To learn exactly what … Continue reading

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A confirmation of sorts

Share While he didn't use the word staph, Browns general manager Phil Savage confirmed Thursday's report on Cleveland.com that wide receiver Joe Jurevicius contracted an infection after having arthroscopic surgery on his knee in January. "At some point following that … Continue reading

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Kosar/Elway rivalry renewed

Share When the Cleveland Gladiators play the Colorado Crush Friday night, the rivalry between former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar and former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway will be rekindled. See a Denver Post preview here. The two classically matched up … Continue reading

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Mock draft: The Sporting News

Share The Sporting News bravely attempted a full seven-round mock draft. Generally, SN is a little radical in its thinking about the draft. (For instance, they have Michigan's Jake Long as the third-best offensive tackle behind Ryan Clady of Boise … Continue reading

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Anderson looks back

Share Not having NFL Network kind of stinks. Fortunately, Canton Repository Browns writer Steve Doerschuk was able to tune in to catch an interview with quarterback Derek Anderson. Read Doerschuk's story here. Anderson mostly talked about training camp last season … Continue reading

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Mock draft: Draft Tek

Share The fine folks over at Draft Tek always have an unusual way of trying to figure out who teams will draft. More than most draft sites, they use something of a scientific method. Their home page can explain it … Continue reading

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Autograph session

Share Browns alumni Reggie Rucker, Ricky Feacher and Sam Tidmore will sign autographs as the team co-sponsors the Cleveland Clinic's Sixth Annual Minority Men's Health Fair Thursday. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clinic's … Continue reading

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Gib Shanley, 1931-2008

Share You're probably aware of the passing of former Browns radio announcer Gib Shanley. He was the voice of the Browns from 1961 to 1984. Being born in 1982, he was a bit before my time. However, it is impossible … Continue reading

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But seriously, have the Browns arrived?

Share Beacon Journal columnist Patrick McManamon covered that question in his Sunday column. The problem begins with the question. What the team has arrived at seems to be a point of contention. Have they merely arrived as a solid football … Continue reading

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Browns on preseason MNF

Share The Browns' 10-6, near-miss playoff campaign in 2007 was expected to bring national television exposure. So preseason "Monday Night Football" may be just the tip of the iceberg. While the release of the NFL's regular-season schedule could be at … Continue reading

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