Category Archives: First and 10

First and 10: Holmgren addresses the local media

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Mike Holmgren's conference call Monday has pretty much overshadowed the season finale against Jacksonville. That's probably not true to the players who want to win, but it is to some extent to the coaching staff, which must be concerned … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Quinn goes to IR, Holmgren signs on as president

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Only the Browns could follow the news of Mike Holmgren being hired with the news that Brady Quinn is out for the season with a left foot injury. Eric Mangini apparently was vague about the specifics (I know that's surprising), … Continue reading →

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First and 10: All in with Holmgren

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      There are questions that must be answered about Mike Holmgren — who was in Berea Monday and Tuesday to talk to the Browns about taking over their head-of-football job — but the big picture to me is very, very … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Cue the chorus that meaningless December games provide hope

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Let's not start chirping the old Browns refrain that because they play close in a meaningless December game that they have something to build on for next season. Horse hockey. It's just not valid. And it's gotten old. Way old. … Continue reading →

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First and 12: Somehow that seems appropriate, no?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Sadly, it's official: The Browns have been eliminated from the playoffs. 2)      Brady Quinn gave little hope for the future with the way he played in Cincinnati, but I still would not give up on him. This season has … Continue reading →

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First and 10: How many ways can a team find to lose

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Bottom line on Sunday's game in Detroit: Winning teams find ways to win. Losing teams find ways to lose. The Browns are now 1-9. Enough said. 2)      Look at Phidelphia on Sunday night. Up four against Chicago, the Bears … Continue reading →

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First and 10: The worst just keep getting worse

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      I'm thinking that right now the Lions ought to be favored by nine. 2)      Imagine that. The Browns a more-than-deserving near-double digit underdog to a team that has one win since the start of the 2009 season. Say this … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Some ideas for a better second half

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Here are 10 suggestions for the Cleveland Browns as they head to the second half of the season: 1)      Run the ball. The one thing the offense did kind of, sort of well the first half was run the ball. … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Another episode of the Browns world turning

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      I awoke to NPR this morning stating that the Browns released an "awkwardly worded statement" that General Manager George Kokinis was gone. Calling the statement awkward — it said Kokinis "is no longer actively with the organization" — would … Continue reading →

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First and 10: The frustration grows

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'll be at the Cavs opener tonight, so this week's First and 10 arrives a little early. 1)      There were many reactions to my idea that it's time for the Browns to admit they made a mistake with Eric Mangini, … Continue reading →

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First and 10:The Pittsburgh gap has gotten no smaller

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Another game, another loss to Pittsburgh. It would be nice to think after one of these games that the Browns are getting closer to Pittsburgh. But they're not. They're … just … not. 2)      Spent some time talking to … Continue reading →

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First and 10: A true statement could be made this weekend

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      There are times when it seems like I'm existing in some netherworld that does not match the rest of humanity. Actually, those who know me say it's pretty much a daily occurrence. Alas, I digress. Sunday … Continue reading →

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First and 10 … sort of … with the Browns

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 27 with the Browns  1)      Well things are just peachy now, eh? It’s hard to believe the Browns could be more of a mess, and a revived Cincinnati team arrives Sunday. It’s also hard to know where … Continue reading →

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First and 10: How woeful are my brownies?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)     To avoid being negative … I guess we can look at the bright side, at the glass as half-full. At 0-2 the Browns are not mathematically out of the playoff race. So with 14 games left … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Too negative for just one loss?

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)     A few folks who e-mailed thought I was a tad negative in Monday's Beacon Journal. That the Browns led at halftime and that they pretty much did what was expected — lose to Minnesota. This means, … Continue reading →

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First and 10 — Pioli and McKay seem to be the options

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)     Seems like the Scott Pioli train could move quickly. Pioli seems very interested in the Browns, and the Browns are clearly very interested in him. If the parties can agree on the details, this could … Continue reading →

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First and 10: The season (finally) ends in Pittsburgh

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Shame Tennessee ended that streak of Pittsburgh not allowing an opponent to gain 300 yards in a game last Sunday, eh? Had the Titans not topped 300, I'm sure the Browns would have gone well past … Continue reading →

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First and 10 — It's become a season that never ends

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Anyone who honestly thought prior to the game that the Browns had a chance to win last night may now step into the cab that will take them to Never Never Land. There, they may join … Continue reading →

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First and 10: We expected different in Tennessee?

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Maybe I'm stupid … well I am stupid but that's not important right now. I don't get the uproar over the loss to Tennessee. I mean, what did anyone expect? 2)      Tennessee started the game 11-1 … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Why not Cribbs at QB?

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Derek Anderson asked if we were on crack when someone suggested to him that Josh Cribbs play quarterback for the Browns this Sunday in Tennessee. Ahem. For the record, crack has never once been the drug … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Good for Dawson's finish to a not-so-perfect game

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      A reporter is supposed to be objective in this job. You know, be fair and balanced, not root … that kind of thing. But there are times when you can't help but be happy for certain … Continue reading →

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First and 10: How much more can the Browns ask of fans?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Please excuse this brief interlude … Somehow today I have a vision of Herb Score, watching all the greats play a pickup game on a real field of dreams. Score has a microphone, of course, and he looks out and … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Brady Quinn to start against Denver

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      Good luck Brady Quinn. You get to lead a team that … may or may not have its No. 2 receiver … does have a No. 1 receiver who continually drops passes that can make or … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Wisdom (?) from a taxi driver

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 … Written from Boston where I will view the Cavs season opener … (HEY … it's a business trip!) 1)      So I'm walking to the car in Jacksonville after the game on Sunday and I run across … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Topsy has become turvy, or something like that

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 1)      I think I've got this season figured out. This Sunday in Jacksonville the Browns come up with a stirring win. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh loses to the Giants and lo and behold the Browns are two back heading … Continue reading →

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