Monthly Archives: November 2008

Crennel needs miracle to keep job

Share In other news, it's cold outside. I mostly just wanted to forget about today's game. So, here is this story. Among the notes in it, the Browns could be looking at a Schottenheimer. But could it be young Brian … Continue reading

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Colts at Browns live chat/blog

Share Welcome, Browns fan, to this week's chat. It is set to begin at 12:45 p.m. More notes to come throughout the morning. Injuries of note: The Colts are without center Jeff Saturday and safety Bob Sanders. Linebacker Gary Brackett … Continue reading

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Finding thanks as a Browns fan

Share So, you're a Browns fan who lets the Browns' terrible play bother you. What's the point of being a Browns fan? Well, just be thankful you're not a Detroit Lions fan. The Browns may stink in primetime, but stinking … Continue reading

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Quinn out rest of season

Share According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, quarterback Brady Quinn will miss the rest of the season due to a broken right index finger he suffered Nov. 17 at Buffalo. Quinn elected to play Sunday against Houston, which reportedly … Continue reading

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What they're saying today

Share – Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Brutal Browns loss can't be defended – Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): Edwards wants fans to know he's trying – Akron Beacon Journal (Stephanie Storm): Late benching catches Quinn by surprise – Chronicle-Telegram … Continue reading

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Texans at Browns live chat

Share Hello, Browns fan. Today's live chat begins at 12:45 p.m. Just hit the play button in the middle of the chat box and hop in. In the mean time, check out this freaky Browns video from the 80s, starring … Continue reading

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Live blog this Sunday

Share We'll once again be holding a live blog for the Browns game on Sunday. With the game set to start at 1 p.m. against the Texans, the live blog will go live at about 12:45. Stop by, give a … Continue reading

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Quinn has fractured finger

Share Browns second-year quarterback Brady Quinn suffered a small fracture on the tip of his index finger on his throwing hand in Monday night's victory at Buffalo, Browns coach Romeo Crennel announced Thursday. Quinn will wear a splint while off … Continue reading

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Savage (supposedly) gives fan written middle finger

Share I usually try and stay from it, but I saw this yesterday on Deadspin and couldn't resist mentioning it. Basically, a fan e-mails Savage complaining how the team doesn't play the right players, the coaches are no good, etc. … Continue reading

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What they're saying today

Share – Akron Beacon Journal (Marla Ridenour): McDonald deals with demotion – Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Calm, quiet kicker lets feet do talking – Buffalo News (Jerry Sullivan): Free fall from grace starts with quarterback – Chronicle Telegram (Scott … Continue reading

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Browns at Bills live game blog

Share Tonight's blog is set to go live at 8. If you're here a little early, there are some glass-half-full factoids below the live blog. Buffalo has lost three consecutive games, all against teams that run a 3-4 defense, similar … Continue reading

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Live game blog tonight

Share Make sure to join us for tonight's live game blog, starting shortly before kickoff. A few quick news bites: – Shaun Rogers and Eric Steinbach are listed as questionable for tonight's game. My uniformed guess is that Rogers will … Continue reading

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Switching fandom 101

Share So, you're sick of being a Browns fan. You watch the team not live up to expectations. Sitting in the snow sucks. Reading about how players quit on the team is a drag. Because you're a paying fan, you … Continue reading

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Savage's biggest mistake

Share Nor, it wasn't signing Donte Stallworth or shipping Jeff Faine to New Orleans. Nor was it hiring Romeo Crennel (that was mostly done by Randy Lerner and John Collins). Or trading three draft picks from the latest draft. Watching … Continue reading

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Neat photo from Thursday

Share Looking over photos from last night's game, this one stuck out to me. The photo was taken by Phil Masturzo, quite possibly the greatest photographer under the sun (or moon). See more his Browns shots here.

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What they're saying today

Share – Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Quarterback can't win game all by himself – Canton Repository (Steve Doerschuk): No miracle finish for Browns, Quinn – Denver Post (Jim Armstrong): Browns keep reverting to form – Denver Post (Woody Paige): … Continue reading

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Broncos at Browns live blog

Share Here we go, Browns fan. Hop on the chat to follow tonight's game with us beginning at 7:45!

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Live blog tonight

Share Don't forget, we'll be live blogging tonight during the Browns/Broncos game. The live blog chat will launch at 7:45 p.m. Stop by, say hello as Brady Quinn makes his first NFL start and the Browns try and turn around … Continue reading

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Quinn to start against Broncos

Share Browns backup quarterback Brady Quinn will make his first NFL start in Thursday night's nationally televised home game against the Denver Broncos, the team confirmed Monday evening. Quinn, the 22nd overall pick in the 2007 draft, has attempted only … Continue reading

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Is this the play that cost the Browns a season?

Share There it is, masterfully shot by the Beacon Journal's Ed Suba Jr. There is Browns Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards dropping that deep fourth-quarter pass Sunday. With that drop, did the Browns season effectively (or ineffectively) come to an … Continue reading

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