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Rob Rang- OT Schwartz could be Cleveland's safest pick
"Schwartz stands tall among Cleveland's 2012 draft class in his pro-readiness, making him arguably the Browns' safest pick this year."
Vontaze Bufict misunderstood
Probably some parts exagerated but also probably not completely fabricated.
Brandon Weeden uses his rifle passing arm to hunt clay pigeons
Brandon Weeden you now have my attention.
OT- Aaron Ross to miss some training camp to watch wife compete in Olympics
Off topic, but is a pretty cool story that the Jaguars are going to let him attend.
Browns get more serious about USC OT Kalil
Perhaps the Browns are more serious about USC OT Matt Kalil than many had believed. Citing league sources, the Plain Dealer is claiming they will travel to hold a private workout with Kalil after he had already visited the team.
Draft Profile: Vontaze Burfict
by OSUMoneyball on Apr 12, 2012 12:01 AM EDT
on Dawgs By Nature
Prior to the start of the 2011 college football season, Vontaze Burfict was considered a top 10 prospect by Mel Kiper. Now he will probably be lucky to go in the 3rd round. If he does in deed slip to the 4th round, he could be an intriguing prospect, but I'm not sure how Owen Maricec will feel about having to practice with Vontaze.
27 commentsSchool schedule could complicate start of Luck's pro career
Has no impact to the Browns but I found it interesting that (a) the NFL requires that early entrants complete their finals, and (b) that Andrew Luck, even though he is graduating, the NFL considers him an early entrant.
Draft Day Trade Scenarios
by OSUMoneyball on Mar 21, 2012 11:53 PM EDT
on Dawgs By Nature
I honestly don't think anyone besides the Browns' front office has any idea what the Browns' ideas for the draft are. Since Heckert seems to re-iterate that he wants to build through the draft, I'm thinking that with 2 first round pickes the Heckert will try to trade down off one of them to stock up on picks. Here are a few trade scenarios I was thinking could happen. If you would like to speculate feel free to post it in the comments. Maybe one of us will get lucky and get one right.
"1. #Colts Luck 2. #Redskins RG3 3. #Vikings Kalil 4. #Rams (Trade Up) Blackmon 5. #Buccaneers Claiborne 6. #Browns Richardson....Book it"
Maybe we'll get the second round pick the Rams got from the Redskins
Browns might hesitate on RG3?
The mention of the Browns "hesitating" is in point 3. Not sure what to make of it, could just be the Browns not wanting the price to get driven up before free agency determines who is in play. But also could have some validity. Only time will tell I guess.
Seneca Wallace has high ankle sprain - Ratliff signed
At the end of the article Walker mentions that sources say that the Browns signed Ratliff to back up Colt McCoy.
Cleveland Browns' Peyton Hillis hurts thigh during practice
Ahhhhhhhhhhh...Somebody find that kid who takes the powers away from the mutants. He is obviously hiding somewhere in Berea.
Cleveland Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson feels tightness in pec, shuts it down until at least next week
DQ's pecs are like Kerry Wood's elbow.
Browns already in must-win situation
I was thinking the same thing earlier this week. I'm just hoping that the Browns are holding off on using the Cribbs/Wallace package more until the Baltimore game. Much like the Dolphins hid the Wildcat until they played the Pats.
Browns QB Jake Delhomme in walking boot
Is the worst case scenario for Colt McCoy becoming more likely?
Cleveland Browns 2010 Preview - ESPN
Even Clayton's prediction makes it seem as if things are on the up.
Source: Cleveland Browns DT Shaun Rogers fined for gun charge - ESPN
Now if he can only get healthy.
ESPN Insider- 5 Days with Eric Mangini
If you have ESPN insider this is an excellent article.
Future of Ohio State vs. Michigan
by OSUMoneyball on Aug 26, 2010 12:05 PM EDT
on Along The Olentangy
With Nebraska joining the Big Ten (hopefully a conference name change comes along with them), there has been much debate on what to do with the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry. From what I have heard Ohio State and Michigan will still play every year, but the date of the game will be moved up into October. It is also said that Ohio State and Michigan will be in separate divisions to give them a chance to meet in the conference championship. So I thought I would start things off with a poll on how people feel about the date of the game being moved up.
My personal feeling is that I am for it. I know that it is a long standing tradition that the game is the last regular season game for both teams, but as with a lot of traditions it may be time to end it. And the idea that Ohio State and Michigan can meet in the championship game intrigues me. Just think back a couple of years, when Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech were in a three way tie, and all the controversy was surrounded around who should go play Florida. Texas or Oklahoma? Two big rivals, and a rivalry that is probably more relevant than the Ohio State/Michingan is as of this moment (due to the recent funk Michigan is in). Imagine if those teams were in opposite divisions and had a chance to play a second game for a chance to go to the National Championship. The game would have been amazing, and that is what Ohio State and Michigan have a chance to do. Yes it may end some old traditions, but as with everything, time will make us forget those traditions, and new traditions can arise.
The Business Of Football - Forbes.com
If you are interested in the the business side of football this is very intereting.
The Browns are the 15th most valued team in the NFL, 2 spots ahead of the Steelers.
Browns make roster move
Danso looks to be in the same boat as Haggerty
What position should the Browns draft?
by OSUMoneyball on Aug 13, 2010 10:12 AM EDT
on Dawgs By Nature
I know it is very early, but I am interested in which position people think the Browns should draft next year, at this point in the year. If this receives well with everybody, I will try to post a couple of these throughout the season as both the Browns' and the college season progress. But for right now I will just put positions down, as the seasons progress and we get a better idea of what the Browns need and what players will go into the draft, I will narrow things down.
Cleveland Browns training camp: Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
At one point he talks about working with the rookies at night to do their own walk throughs, and he refers to them as "my rookies". That "my rookies" part really stuck out to me.
Dr. Anthony Galea treated 23 athletes in U.S. - ESPN
No names are given but it looks like 11 athletes that are linked to Galea have some sort of connection to Cleveland. I wouldn't be suprised if it was a couple of Browns.
Rapper Eminem mentions Roethlisberger in new song - ESPN
First South Park, then this...hopefully Penn and Teller do an episode of "Bullsh*t" on him next.
Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit | cleveland.com
By Clausen saying this, is he smokesceening the smokescreen to get picked higher?
Don't count out Holmgren to make a push for No. 1 - CBSSports.com
I'm not sure how I would feel if Holgrem actually pulled it off.
Update:
ESPN is reporting that the Browns HAVE talked to the Rams
Sport Science: Ndamukong Suh - ESPN Video - ESPN
Pretty Amazing. I would love for him to hit Big Ben like that..
Draft Day Polls
by OSUMoneyball on Apr 7, 2010 7:57 PM EDT
on Dawgs By Nature
I am curious as to what other Browns fans prefer, so here are a few polls (I can't attach multiple polls, so I will leave the first question as the attached poll, and just ask the other questions, and you can post your answers in the comment section.
Note- I am asking this questions in individual scenarios.
Assuming Eric Berry will be taken in the top six, when it comes to the 7th pick, what would you prefer the Browns do? (Options Below)
When it comes to draftin a QB, what would you prefer?
A) Give up picks and get Sam Bradford
B) Draft Jimmy Clausen with 7th pick
C) Trade up into the late first and take Colt McCoy
D) Trade down into late second, and take Tim Tebow, plus additional picks.
E) Take other QB late
When it comes to drafting a CB, what would you prefer?
A) Draft Joe Haden with the 7th pick
B) Trade down from the 7th pick and take Kyle Wilson, plus picks
C) Take a Kareem Jackson or Devin McCourty in the second round
D) Take a developmental talent like Brandon McGee or Akwasi Owusu-Ansah in the third round
When it comes to drafting a player with off the field issues, which one would you be more willing to accept?
A) Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
B) Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse
C) LaGarrette Blount, RB, Oregon
Which set of players from one school would you prefer?(I only used the most realistic group, AKA no Earl Thomas AND Sergio Kindle, or no Joe Haden AND Maurice Pouncey)
A) Florida- Joe Haden, Carlos Dunlap, Aarron Hernandez, Tim Tebow, Riley Cooper, Jermaine Cunningham
B) Texas-Earl Thomas, Colt McCoy, Jordan Shipley, Adam Ulatoski
C) USC- Taylor Mays, Damario Williams, Anthony McCoy, Joe McNight
What is your worst case scenario?
A) Draft Jimmy Clausen
B) Don't get Eric Berry or Earl Thomas
C) Draft Tim Tebow at all
D) Draft Tim Tebow before the 3rd round
My Browns mock, mostly by position
by OSUMoneyball on Apr 7, 2010 12:13 PM EDT
on Dawgs By Nature
I have a bet with a friend on who can more accurately predict their teams draft. So with 2 weeks until the draft, here is what I think will happen in this years draft. First 2 picks I named the exact player and position. Rounds 3 and beyond are positions I believe will be drafted and then some players I like there. Any imput is greatly welcomed, it is tough with all the Browns' needs, but they have equally tough time with the late picks the Cardinals have.
Round 1:
Eric Berry gets drafted by KC or Seattle, so the Browns trade down and select Earl Thomas.
The Browns trade their second round plus picks from trade down, to select Colt McCoy.
Round 3
The Browns select:
OL (Jared Veldheer, Citron Black, or Roger Saffold)
DB (Major Wright, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Darrell Stuckey, Brandon Ghee, Myron Rolle, or Amari Spievey)
WR (Jordan Shipley, Taylor Price, Eric Decker, or Mike Williams)
Round 5:
The Browns select
RB (Ben Tate, LeGarrette Blount, Charles Scott, or Andre Dixon)
OL (Shawn Lauavao, Jeff Byers, Adam Ulatoski)
DE/OLB (O’Brien Schofield, Jermaine Cunningham, Willie Young, Dexter Davis, Roddrick Muckelroy)
Round 6
The Browns select
WR/TE
DB/DE
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