Monthly Archives: December 2009

Share The Browns have purchased the remaining tickets so Sunday's season finale at home against Jacksonville can be shown on local television. It will be carried by WOIO Channel 19. The Browns did not apply for an extension as they … Continue reading →

Share Browns fullback Lawrence Vickers had hoped to be voted to his first Pro Bowl, but Baltimore's Le'Ron McClain was selected for the second consecutive season. "I'm not mad about the situation, I'll use it as inspiration for next year," … Continue reading →

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Share Browns receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs was voted to the second Pro Bowl of his five-year career as the AFC's return specialist and left tackle Joe Thomas was tabbed for the third time in three years. Thomas became the first Browns … Continue reading →

Share New Browns president Mike Holmgren didn't say much about the future of quarterbacks Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn during a 25-minute conference call Monday. Holmgren remembered Anderson's performance in the Browns' 33-30 victory over the Holmgren-coached Seattle Seahawks in … Continue reading →

Share Browns coach Eric Mangini said he's been talking to unofficial consultant Bernie Kosar about once a week and the former Browns quarterback has also been a sounding board for offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. "He's been great with Brian, talking … Continue reading →

Share New Browns president Mike Holmgren said he has not made a decision on coach Eric Mangini. Speaking on a 25-minute conference call for the first time since he agreed to terms of a five-year contract a week ago, Holmgren … Continue reading →

Share Browns coach Eric Mangini had a few tricks up his sleeve in Sunday's 23-9 victory over Oakland. The Browns ran a fake punt in the second quarter on fourth and 12 from the Oakland 49. But punter Reggie Hodges' … Continue reading →

Share New president Mike Holmgren will make his first public remarks since agreeing to join the Browns on Monday at 5 p.m. Holmgren will speak via speaker phone. This will not be in lieu of a formal press conference in … Continue reading →

Share There was a fast and furious finish to the first half of the Browns game Sunday afternoon. Cleveland took advantage of two Oakland personal fouls on their final touchdown drive to take a double-digit lead. But Oakland kicker Sebastian Janikowski booted a 61-yard field … Continue reading →

Share Browns receiver Mike Furrey will make his first start of the season at safety in Sunday's home game against the Oakland Raiders. A seven-year veteran, Furrey played safety for the St. Louis Rams in 2005 and led them with … Continue reading →

Share A local television blackout for Sunday's Browns-Raiders game was averted Saturday when the Browns elected to purchase the remaining unsold tickets and distribute a portion to local charities. The 1 p.m. game will carried by WOIO Channel 19. According … Continue reading →

Share The Browns received an extension from the NFL to try to sell the remaining tickets for Sunday's game against the visiting Oakland Raiders  Instead of the usual 24-hour reprieve, this time around the Browns actually have 48 hours to … Continue reading →

Share The Cleveland Browns have asked the NFL for an extension to try to sell the remaining tickets for Sunday's game against the visiting Oakland Raiders. If an extension were granted again (the Browns previously received a 24-hour extension before the  … Continue reading →

Share Browns star Joshua Cribbs was named AFC special teams player of the week after returning kickoffs for 100- and 103-yard touchdowns Sunday at Kansas City. Cribbs became the second player in league history to record two touchdowns of at … Continue reading →

Share Browns coach Eric Mangini announced Tuesday morning that quarterback Brady Quinn has been placed on injured reserve with a left foot injury suffered on a bootleg run late in Sunday's 41-34 victory at Kansas City. Mangini didn't rule out … Continue reading →

Share New Browns president Mike Holmgren served as coach and general manager of the Seattle Seahawks from 1999-2002. Here are his draft choices, thanks to fellow staffer Jonas Fortune. 1999 First round: 22 (22) Lamar King, DE Saginaw Valley State … Continue reading →

Share Former Seahawks and Packers coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to terms with the Browns to become club president, the Browns announced. Holmgren's role will not include coaching. "We are pleased that Mike Holmgren has agreed to join the Cleveland … Continue reading →

Share Former Browns general manager George Kokinis filed arbitration against the Browns before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for breach of contract and and fraudulent misrepresentation, his law firm announced Monday. Kokinis is seeking in over $4 million in compensation and … Continue reading →

Share Jerome Harrison broke Jim Brown's single-game rushing record of 237 yards Sunday at Kansas City. With seconds remaining, Harrison had 286 yards, third best in NFL history behind Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (296) and Baltimore's Jamal Lewis (295). Harrison's effort … Continue reading →