Monthly Archives: April 2009

Robiskie a Cleveland Brown

Share With their second pick (36th overall) in the second round, the Browns took a familiar player in Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie.

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From optimism to utter disgust

Share When the Browns traded picks in the draft, from five to 19 to 21, good things seemed possible. Middle linebacker Rey Maualuga was still there. The Browns did not take him and that's a mistake. He's a guy who … Continue reading

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Finally, a pick! Browns select center

Share The Browns finally made a pick in the 21st slot, surpring quite a few by taking Alex Mack, a center from Cal.

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Stop if you've heard this, but Browns move down again

Share Despite being on the clock for the third time in the first round, Browns fans were still left hanging, as Cleveland traded down two more spots to 21 – this time making a deal Philadelphia. The Eagles wanted to move up … Continue reading

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Browns trade down again

Share With the 17th pick (acquired from the New York Jets) the Browns continued the trend of trading down, going back two more spots to Tampa Bay's slot at 19. The Bucs wanted the 17th spot to grab quarterback Josh Freeman … Continue reading

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Check out NFL Draft videos/stories on Ohio.com

Share Make sure to head over to the Ohio.com NFL Draft page where you'll find videos on the top prospects. There are also stories from Beacon Journal beat writer Marla Ridenour and team previews powered by the Sports Network.

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An open note to Tbomb

Share You were right. I was wrong. No more, no less. Everyone can rip me in the comments, that's fine. Tyson Jackson to Kansas City? Until two days ago, who would have ever fathomed such a thing.

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Browns trade down

Share With their first selection in the 2009 Draft, the new Browns regime of Eric Mangini and George Kokinis traded the fifth overall pick to Mangini's former team so that the New York Jets could move up from No. 17 … Continue reading

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Draft day wishes

Share 1. Get USC linebacker Rey Maualuga. This will require trading down, although I feel so strongly about the impact Maualuga would make on the Browns defense that I would take him at No. 5. Cleveland's defense lacks an identity … Continue reading

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Connecticut running back ready for NFL

Share Connecticut running back is someone the Browns have reportedly shown some interest in. The team interviewed him at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and was in attendance at his pro workout day. Here is a quick story I … Continue reading

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Edwards situation continues to puzzle

Share On Wednesday, the talk was that the Giants have called off the Braylon Edwards trade because the Browns wanted too much in return. If that's really the case, why are the Browns holding a last-minute workout with Maryland wide … Continue reading

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Giants say price for Edwards too high

Share ESPN.com and the New York Daily News report that trade talks between the New York Giants and the Browns over receiver Braylon Edwards are virtually dead. The Daily News said Giants general manager Jerry Reese told the Browns he … Continue reading

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Mock draft roundup

Share In the latest roundup, Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo is still the favorite choice in mock drafts. However, some surprising names are starting to show up. Scouts Inc. (McShay) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College Last update: April 21 No. … Continue reading

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ESPN to feature "Beanie"

Share A crew from ESPN will be with Ohio State and Garfield High School product Chris "Beanie" Wells Saturday to capture his reaction to his selection in the NFL draft. According to a release from ESPN, Wells will be one … Continue reading

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Sanchez: Little contact with Browns

Share USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, rumored to have drawn serious interest from the Browns, hasn't talked with Cleveland coach Eric Mangini since the combine, Sanchez said in an NFL conference call Wednesday. "I met coach Mangini at the combine and … Continue reading

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Giants would welcome Edwards

Share Giants receiver Steve Smith and defensive end Justin Tuck are supporting a possible trade this week that would bring Browns receiver Braylon Edwards to New York, they told the New York Daily News Tuesday. The Giants need a No. … Continue reading

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Browns to hold 4 minicamps

Share Eric Mangini will take advantage of the NFL rule permitting new coaches to hold two additional voluntary minicamps, as the league announced all 32 teams' off-seasons schedules Tuesday. In addition to the mandatory minicamp for rookies and veterans on … Continue reading

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Who should the Browns' pick in the first round?

Share With the 2009 NFL Draft just days away, we wanted to find out who the fans would like to see in orange and brown. Offensive tackles Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe as well as quarterback Matt Stafford and linebacker … Continue reading

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Sanchez in the dark

Share Appearing on the Jim Rome radio show Monday, USC quarterback Mark Sanchez addressed the latest draft report concerning the Browns. WOIO Channel 19 said the Browns would select either Sanchez or Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree with the fifth … Continue reading

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Browns schedule released

Share AP: The Cleveland Browns will kick off the 2009 regular season at home Sept. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. It's the 11th consecutive season that the Browns will have opened their schedule at home. The Browns will appear in … Continue reading

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