Author Archives: Dave Algase

FLAGGING FORTUNES

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 […]

REPLACEABLE

By way of the outstanding Mistake by the Lake Sporting Times blog, we learn that Derek Anderson’s craptastic response to RAC’s encouraging words ranks as the worst passing performance in the eight-year history of the “new” Browns, as measured by DPAR (Defense-adjusted Points Above Replacement). Yr Wk Opp C/A Yds TD Int DPARAnderson 2006 16 […]

TRIVIA CONTEST #17

The “new” Browns are one-for-eight in achieving winning seasons. It’s not the first time this ratio has appeared in the annals of orange and brown. Which old Brown is associated with the following?

NO PRESSURE

Of the many disappointments in the Browns’ 2006 season, the continued inadequacy of the pass rush ranks among the most frustrating. Currently, the Browns have only 24 sacks (tied for 27th out of 32 teams) for 124 yards lost (30th). While this is better than 2005’s 23 sacks for 142 yards (both league worsts), the […]

TRIVIA CONTEST #16

In one season, Cleveland had five different players on the roster who would later post 1,000-yard receiving years for other teams, despite none of them ever accomplishing the feat for the Browns. Name the year and the players.

TRIVIA CONTEST #14

This player scored his first NFL touchdown against the Browns on Monday Night Football and was later selected in the Browns’ expansion draft. Despite getting cut by Cleveland, he managed to play that 1999 season — and contribute significantly — for another team.