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Browns-Bengals

December 19, 2007

Folks, one game back in September did not turn the Browns into a playoff team and the Bengals into a blundering franchise.
It has taken work for both teams to end up where they are.
The Browns have developed and followed a plan since GM Phil Savage arrived. He has made his mistakes and has had his [...]

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Interesting NFL rankings

November 13, 2007

A friend of mine who has been working on a formula for ranking NFL teams for about many years sends me a weekly rundown. I thought you all would like to see this week's. The Browns are rated as the fourth best team in the AFC.
WEEK 10
1. New England (9-0) 108.9
2. Dallas [...]

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And another thing …

October 8, 2007

The Cavaliers are doing the right thing. They should not give into the demands of Anderson Varejao or Sasha Pavlovic. … The Indians bullpen is the reason they are where they are, and it will be what decides if they win the World Series or not. … Jamal Lewis being healthy is the difference between [...]

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Weekend in review

September 17, 2007

… The Browns offense finds its groove and destroys the Bengals defense.
The Bengals offense continues to expose the Browns defense.
It added up to a surprising win for the Browns. It also adds up to another season where high expectations will meet an early ending to a season for the Bengals. Everyone falls in love with [...]

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NFL TV

September 6, 2007

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald did a quick piece breaking down what is new with NFL TV. I thought it hit all of the high points, so here it is:
A quick assessment of the biggest changes in an offseason
filled with turnover and tumult on the NFL broadcasting front:
Ron Jaworski replaces Joe Theismann on ESPN's [...]

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Weekend forecast

August 10, 2007

Things to watch this weekend:
– How bad is Travis Hafner's knee and is this the time when the Tribe breaks away from the pack by handling the Yankees?
– Does John Daly make a move and return to the center stage in golf or is it only Tiger's world at the PGA Championship?
– Anyone want to [...]

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Weekend rewind

August 6, 2007

– I must admit that I am surprised how easy the Tigers and Indians have allowed the races to tighten in the American League. With the resent poor play by the AL Central leaders, the Mariners and Yankees are now only a half behind the Tigers for the wild card. And don't forget the Twins, [...]

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AFC North receivers

July 23, 2007

1. Steelers with Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Cedric Wilson, Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth: New spread offense should lift numbers for all, particularly with Holmes.
2. Bengals with Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Chris Henry (8 games) and Reggie Kelly: Would be first if Henry was allowed to play instead of spending so much time in police [...]

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AFC North RBs

July 20, 2007

1. Willie Parker, Steelers: Just keeps getting better. Was All-Pro last season and future seems bright.
2. Willis McGahee, Ravens: Very talented but seems like the Ravens will have to adjust to his style.
3. Rudi Johnson, Bengals: Should have better numbers than he does.
4. Jamal Lewis, Browns: Needs to prove that he is not finished. One-year [...]

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AFC North QBs

July 19, 2007

Breaking down the AFC North quarterbacks:
1. Carson Palmer, Bengals: Great talent but still needs to show that he has recovered from knee injury and can lead a team with expectations. Disappointing in 3-game losing streak to end last season.
2. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: Another talented QB who already owns a Super Bowl ring. He also needs [...]

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