Here are a few fast facts about the 2006 Browns with regard to penalties. I’ve tallied all 16 games’ worth, including those declined and offset.
Players most often penalized:
- 9 — Kevin Shaffer
- 7 — Kellen Winslow, Hank Fraley
- 4 — Sean Jones, Cosey Coleman, Joe Andruzzi, Kamerion Wimbley
- 3 — Joshua Cribbs, Alvin McKinley
Prominent players with no penalties all season: Braylon Edwards, Reuben Droughns, Ted Washington, Leon Williams.
Total penalties by unit:
- Offense — 47
- Defense — 28
- Special teams — 12.
It’s not that I’m suggesting that penalties are the reason for the Browns’ 4-12 record. It’s just that the data are ripe, providing an oblique window on the various issues facing this troubled team. There’s more I could say, but if you have any specific questions about Browns penalties last year, fire away.
