Monthly Archives: February 2010

Combine musings: The standouts

Posted on February 28, 2010 - 5:45 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Quick thoughts as I leave Indianapolis Sunday: I've been covering the combine since at least 1997, when a few reporters huddled in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza, stripped of furniture so the media would not damage it. I … Continue reading →

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Workout sold Ravens on Stallworth

Posted on February 28, 2010 - 11:28 am by Marla Ridenour

Share Desperately seeking receivers, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Donte' Stallworth didn't have any "magic words" that convinced them to sign him after a year's suspension from the NFL. Harbaugh said at the NFL Scouting Combine that it was Stallworth's … Continue reading →

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Browns don't rule out trading up

Posted on February 27, 2010 - 5:31 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share It was presumed that the Browns' four-game winning streak to finish a 5-11 season in 2009 knocked them out of the running for University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford. But Browns General Manager Tom Heckert didn't rule out trading … Continue reading →

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Case's Whalen a combine outsider

Posted on February 27, 2010 - 1:06 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Case Western quarterback Dan Whalen of Willoughby South High School is the latest client of Dayton-based agent Ron Todd to make the combine rounds without an invitation, like Akron native Rob Adamson of Mount Union did several years ago. … Continue reading →

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Keeping both Quinn, DA 'a longshot'

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 5:08 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share President Mike Holmgren deemed the chances the Browns will keep both quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson this year "a longshot." But Holmgren said they would probably go up to the March 19 deadline to pay Anderson a $2 … Continue reading →

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Edwards will be tagged

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 2:08 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Restricted free agent Braylon Edwards will receive a tender offer from the New York Jets, General Manager Mike Tannenbaum said Friday at the NFL Combine. But Tannenbaum did not say what level tender Edwards would receive, which determines what … Continue reading →

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Casserly: 'Best first round since 1983'

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 1:45 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Former Washington Redskins and Houston Texans General Manager Charley Casserly, now with CBS Sports, called this year's draft "the best first round I've seen since 1983." Speaking Friday at the NFL Combine, Casserly added, "This is the year to … Continue reading →

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Jets still lauding Sanchez

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 1:03 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Although Mark Sanchez is currently rehabbing his left knee after undergoing partially arthroscopic surgery earlier this month, Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum continues to tout the USC quarterback who led them to the AFC championship game in his rookie … Continue reading →

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Hartline upstaged higher pick

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 11:19 am by Marla Ridenour

Share Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland was pleased with the development of former Ohio State and GlenOak receiver Brian Hartline during his rookie season in 2009. Hartline, selected in the fourth round, finished with 31 catches for 506 yards … Continue reading →

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Thomas part of USO tour

Posted on February 25, 2010 - 3:17 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is one of four Pro Bowlers who will visit U.S. troops at military bases in Southwest Asia, the team announced. Joining Thomas on the USO's week-long tour will be San Francisco 49ers tight end … Continue reading →

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Holmgren developing rapport with Mangini

Posted on February 25, 2010 - 2:51 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Browns president Mike Holmgren said he is still laying the foundation of his relationship with coach Eric Mangini, whom he elected to keep for a second season. But Holmgren still seems to feel the need to defend that decision … Continue reading →

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McCloughan glad Holmgren's back

Posted on February 25, 2010 - 12:30 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share When Scot McCloughan left the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 to become the San Francisco 49ers general manager, then-Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren hated to see him go. "I think Scot is one of the bright young talents in this league. … Continue reading →

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Live from Indy

Posted on February 24, 2010 - 11:19 am by Ron Ledgard

Share Marla Ridenour will spending this weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. She will provide features, notebooks and blog entries. Her preview story is available on the Browns page, it focuses on Mike Holmgren's ability to find quarterbacks … Continue reading →

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Browns head to combine

Posted on February 23, 2010 - 6:29 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share New Browns president Mike Holmgren would not give a list of the Browns' off-season priorities as he leads the team's contingent to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, which opens Wednesday and runs through Tuesday. "We have a number … Continue reading →

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Framework in place for Cribbs deal

Posted on February 18, 2010 - 4:43 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Jason La Canfora | NFL Network The Browns and agents for Joshua Cribbs have agreed to the framework of a new three-year contract that would replace Cribbs' current deal that has three years remaining, Jason La Canfora of the … Continue reading →

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Browns release Jamal Lewis

Posted on February 17, 2010 - 5:20 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share The Browns terminated the contract of running back Jamal Lewis, the team announced Wednesday. Lewis, 30 and a 10-year veteran, announced after the Nov. 1 game at Chicago that he was playing his final season, even though he had … Continue reading →

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Browns add scout, cornerback

Posted on February 12, 2010 - 5:13 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Tom Headlee, who spent the past 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff, has joined the Browns as a pro scout. Nine of those 10 years in Seattle, Headlee worked under new Browns president Mike Holmgren, first as … Continue reading →

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Adams, Royal participate in business program

Posted on February 11, 2010 - 3:07 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Safety Mike Adams and tight end Robert Royal are among 77 NFL players who will participate in the league's Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program. The sessions will be held at the Harvard and Wharton Business Schools. Adams and Royal … Continue reading →

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Cribbs says negotiations 'going really well'

Posted on February 11, 2010 - 2:55 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share Browns Pro Bowl returner Joshua Cribbs said negotations on a new contract were "going really well" during an interview on WKNR's "Really Big Show" Thursday morning. Cribbs said he hopes to have a new deal before the NFL scouting … Continue reading →

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Browns hire Haskell

Posted on February 10, 2010 - 4:20 pm by Marla Ridenour

Share New Browns president Mike Holmgren may have completed his staff Tuesday with the hiring of Gil Haskell as his senior advisor. Haskell coached with Holmgren for 15 seasons, including nine with the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator and assistant … Continue reading →

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