August 2008

Browns player rep Darnell Dinkins on the passing of Gene Upshaw:
"Gene Upshaw led us, it's unfortunate to see him pass away. The main thing we need to focus on is backing his family. It was so unexpected.
"Since Gene has been here, there was no union at first. We went from having nothing to all the [...]

-The concussion suffered by Derek Anderson is only minor, but he's expected to sit out the remainder of the preseason.
-Joshua Cribbs is likely out until Week 1 with a high ankle sprain. No big deal. Syndric Steptoe will take his place.
-There is no word on the injuries to safety Brodney Pool, linebacker Leon Williams or [...]

Neither Luke or I could watch the game last night. He (work) and I (socializing with non-football types) apparently were lucky.
The game was over by the time I got home, but looking at the 37-34 score, things seemed good enough. But after reading about it, this game didn't feel too good. Then it seemed [...]

Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson was injured in the second quarter of Cleveland's preseason game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium.
Anderson left with 13:17 to go in the second quarter and it was announced he was being evaluated for a possible concussion.
He was hurt on a sack by right end Osi Umenyiora, landing [...]

The Browns come into this game nursing injuries. Already the team was to be without top pick Beau Bell due to knee surgery. Earlier in the week, fellow rookie tight Martin Rucker suffered a knee injury which required surgery, and his return is unknown. To add insult to injury, receiver Braylon Edwards [...]