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Hey, somebody's gotta stick up for the Browns

November 20, 2009

While talking about the multi-year contract extension Jon Gruden signed earlier this week with ESPN (a deal that theoretically eliminated him as a 2010 coaching candidate) the football analyst addressed Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports about the perception that he’s reticent to rip teams and players in his current role.¶
   "I’ll be honest with you, I’ve been [...]

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As usual, Ryan shoulders blame for TD

November 20, 2009

Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan took full blame for his defense not having enough men on the field in the third quarter when Ravens running back  Ray Rice's sprinted 13 yards into the endzone untouched for the game's first touchdown in Monday nights 16-0 loss to Baltimore at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
"(Baltimore) hurried up and I was (mad) at the [...]

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Browns audio: Defense's last two games encourage Ryan

November 20, 2009

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Mangini expects Cribbs to play

November 20, 2009

Browns coach Eric Mangini expects receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs to play Sunday at Detroit despite suffering a neck injury on the final play of Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Asked if he would get someone else to return kicks and punts, Mangini said, "I anticipate Josh playing all the roles he normally plays this [...]

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Surgery possible for Zastudil

November 19, 2009

Browns coach Eric Mangini said surgery is "definitely a possibility" for punter Dave Zastudil, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with right knee injury.
"I don't think that's been ruled out," Mangini said.
Zastudil, from Bay Village, was having a Pro Bowl-caliber season. Besides his 44.7 average (39.1 net), Zastudil ranked second in the league this [...]

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Cribbs returns to practice

November 19, 2009

Browns receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs was back at practice Thursday after suffering a neck injury Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens.
On a hook-and-lateral play on the final snap of the game, Cribbs was upended by defensive end Dwan Edwards, who gave Cribbs a forearm under the chin, which will likely draw a fine when the league [...]

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Browns review and preview with Marla Ridenour

November 18, 2009

Ravens and Lions

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Jennings gets a shot

November 18, 2009

Third-string running back Chris Jennings saw extended action for the first time this season in Monday night's game against visiting Baltimore.
The undrafted rookie from Arizona ran the ball seven times for 18 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards.
"I've liked what Chris has done in practice," Mangini said. "I wanted to be able [...]

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Zastudil, Heiden placed on IR

November 18, 2009

Browns starting tight end Steve Heiden and punter Dave Zastudil were placed on injured reserve Wednesday, ending their seasons.
"Steve and Dave worked extremely hard this year and you don't like to see anyone's season end prematurely because of an injury," Browns coach Eric Mangini said in a statement. "They both provided a veteran presence that [...]

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Conference calls with Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz and quarterback Matthew Stafford

November 18, 2009

Schwartz believes Stafford can lead Lions to glory
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Stafford has faith in Mohammed
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Monday night ratings lowest of the season

November 18, 2009

Even before the final Nielsen ratings are in, the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 victory over the Browns is assured of being ESPN's lowest rated "Monday Night Football" broadcast of this season.
According to figures provided by ESPN, the game drew an overall 7.4 metered market average. Even with a slight change in the final number, it will [...]

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Quinn says he was fined

November 18, 2009

Browns quarterback Brady Quinn said he was fined for his hit on Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs Monday night, but would not disclose the amount Wednesday.
"I mean, obviously, I got fined for it. That's the extent I'm going to share," Quinn said. "I'm not going to disclose the amount, but it's a good amount."
Browns defensive end [...]

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Cribbs will miss practice

November 18, 2009

Browns coach Eric Mangini said receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs will miss practice Wednesday after being carted off the field Monday night against Baltimore.
On the final play of the Browns' 16-0 loss, Cribbs was upended by Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards, who hit Cribbs with a forearm to the chin just after Cribbs lateraled to tight end [...]

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Suggs' agent, clients ticked at Quinn

November 17, 2009

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs underwent an MRI Tuesday for what was announced as a sprained knee, taken out by a low blow from Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn during Baltimore's 16-0 Monday night victory at Cleveland.
Drawing a personal foul penalty, Quinn hit Suggs as Quinn was trying to tackle cornerback Chris Carr, who recorded the [...]

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Mangini discusses hits on Cribbs, Suggs

November 17, 2009

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Cribbs released from Clinic; agent rips Browns

November 17, 2009

Even as Browns receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs appears to have emerged relatively unscathed from a nasty hit on the final play of a 16-0 Monday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, his agent ripped the team Tuesday for exposing Cribbs in such dangerous circumstances.
Cribbs was released from the Cleveland Clinic early Tuesday morning and precautionary tests [...]

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Quinn post-game interview

November 17, 2009

Browns quarterback Brady Quinn post-game press conference:
(On the Browns' offensive struggles) "We tried the no-huddle offense, we ran it effectively to some degree, but at the end we put ourselves in a hole and kind of became one-dimensional."
(do you have enough talent to win) "We feel like we do. It comes down [...]

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Browns move ball with aid of wildcat

November 16, 2009

When it comes to the 2009 Browns, you have to measure success in baby steps.
One baby step came Monday night against the visiting Ravens.  The Browns may have struggled to score again, but they were at least moving in the right direction by consistently utilizing  the Wildcat offense in the scoreless first half.
Asked earlier in the week why [...]

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Monday night's inactives

November 16, 2009

The Browns and Ravens each have eight players inactive for tonight's game.
Out for the Browns are quarterback Brett Ratliff,  punter Dave Zastudil, defensive back Coye Francies, linebacker Alex Hall, offensive lineman Billy Yates, tight ends Greg Estandia and Michael Gaines and receiver Chansi Stuckey.
Baltimore will play without the services of quarterback John Beck, running backs Matt [...]

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Browns hold canned food drive

November 15, 2009

The Browns will conduct a canned food drive before Monday night's home game against the Baltimore Ravens to benefit the Cleveland Foodbank.
Specially marked containers will be stationed at each gate, along with volunteers, who will collect monetary donations.

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