- Half of the numbers between 10 and 19 are taken, none of them by a quarterback.
- LeCharles Bentley is listed as 00. My understanding is that the league must give special permision to use that number, and I haven’t heard any announcement about that. If it comes to pass, he’d be the first 00 in Browns history. It’s the only number shy of 100 that’s never been worn.
- They’ve taken a quiet step to avoid potential controversy and speculation about position changes for players like Bentley, Gary Baxter, and others. See, there are no cornerbacks or safeties now. They’re all DBs. Same with the lines. The roster no longer includes offensive tackles, defensive ends, centers, and the like. Just OL or DL. It used get specific for some players whose positions were clear. Now, as a blanket rule, it’s more vague.
- Remember that giant offensive tackle from Iowa that the Raiders ended up drafting? He’s ours! No, it’s not Robert Gallery. It’s Pete McMahon, a practice squad member in ’05. Listed at 6-8, 330, he’s the tallest Brown.
- McMahon is one of six “Mc”s on the team, and very possibly the only one of them of Irish descent.
- I am surprised to see Orlando Ruff still listed. Didn’t think he’d be back. Maybe he still won’t be. But clearly, inside linebacker is the weakest position on the team.
- Eight current Browns played their first NFL game before the reborn Browns ever hit the field.
- Fifteen of the 68 players are listed at 300 or more pounds.
- Times sure have changed. There are more Kent State products on the roster (two) than there are Miami Hurricanes (just Wheelie).
- Few Browns fans failed to notice that Willie McGinest was immediately granted the 55 jersey already owned by Matt Stewart. Now Stewart is listed as 52. More numbers switching is inevitable, as there are two players each listed at numbers 87 and 92.
- Speaking of 92, the oldest Brown got older today. Happy 38th to the “Pounding Father.”
