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When the NFL completes its draft in June there is no shortage of opinions from the ôexpertsö who attempt to grade each team's decisions the very next day. á However, those same experts are no where to be found two years later when that predicted ôbustö turns into an All-Pro, or that ôbest thing since sliced breadö turns into a drag on his team's salary cap. á It usually takes a minimum of two ...

The news just keeps getting worse for the 1-10 Browns as they prepare for the red-hot San Diego Chargers this week.   Starting safety Brodney Pool is likely out for the remainder of the season—if not his career—after suffering yet another concussion.   There is word that running back Jamal Lewis' impending retirement may be coming sooner than he planned after a report that the Browns will place him on the Injured Reserve list.   Nose ...

My grandmother used to tell me every Thanksgiving that no matter how bad things seem, there is always someone that has it worse than you. It didnÆt matter if someone close to her was sick, going through tough financial times, or even if someone had died û grandma was always thankful for the things she had no matter how meager. Before the Thanksgiving turkey was cut, everyone at the dinner table had ...

Brady Quinn is the second coming of Tom Brady after his 300 yard, four touchdown performance against the Lions. á Brian Daboll is being favorably compared to Don Coryell after the Cleveland Browns offense scored a whopping 35 points in the game (24 points in less than 12 minutes in the first quarter). á Chansi Stuckey is the perfect second option, playmaking wide receiver the Browns franchise has been looking for. á LetÆs be real honest ...

I attended my first Cleveland Browns game of the season Monday night and remembered why I prefer to sit in the comforts of my own home while watching a football game. á While certainly there are some benefits to watching a game live, I missed my big screen, TIVO, and refrigerator where I can grab a beer for significantly less than the $6.50 per Randy Lerner charges me. á At the same time, seeing ...

A lot of big names are being bandied about to be the next General Manager of the Cleveland Browns. á We have heard names such as Mike Holmgren, Marty Schottenheimer, Bill Cowher, and Mike Shanahan. á There certainly will be some interest on the part of owner Randy Lerner in each. So letÆs look at the background, wisdom as a choice of each, and the chances that that they may actually have an interest ...

Jamal Lewis should be considered in the same breath as some of the great running backs to ever play in the NFL. á A legitimate case can be made that he should receive serious consideration for the Hall of Fame when he finally calls it quits. á He earned a Super Bowl ring in a season in which he was essentially his teamÆs only offensive weapon. á He won the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player ...

The Cleveland Browns head to Chicago to take on a Bears team that is licking its wounds after a 45-10 beat down from the Cincinnati Bengals last week. á The Bears seemed to be riding high after starting the season 3-1, including a win against the world champion Steelers. But they are now on a two game losing streak and are hungry to put on a beat down of their own this ...

OK Browns fans, you wanted themàyou got them. A good portion of the B/R Community was calling on head coach Eric Mangini to play the rookies. á The theory went, ôthis team isnÆt going anywhere, so give the young guys a chance!ö á I cannot tell you how many posts I have gotten since the beginning of the season arguing that we need to play Mohammed Massaquoi (Brian Robiskie, Kaluka Maiava, David Veikune, Coye ...

The Cleveland Browns head into Week Seven in a state of disarray. They are 1-5, the offense canÆt make a play, the defense canÆt make a tackle, and now the flu bug has caused the team to send as many as twelve players home from practice. á Now, the Browns have lost their most consistent linebacker D'Qwell Jackson for the season. This one really hurts. á There really is no bright side as Aaron ...