And you say, “What’s mine?”And somebody else says, “Where what is?”And you say, “Oh my GodAm I here all alone?” Because something is happening hereBut you don’t know what it isDo you, Mister Jones? — “Ballad of a Thin Man” Less than two months ago, the Browns had one of the better up-and-coming safety tandems […]
Much as it pained and disgusted me to watch the Browns get trampled by the Cowboys on their own back forty, that game may be of remarkably little import in the season-long sweep of things. That’s one reason Joshua Cribbs got an extra week to rest his ankle. And, shameful as it was, it’s one […]
In advance of Sunday’s big opening game, I exchanged email with a Cowboys blogger on AOL Fanhouse today. He posted the result here. I’m posting it here: Sportz Assassin: Cleveland certainly was a pleasant surprise in 2007. What are your expectations for 2008? Ace Davis: My philosophy is that expectations should remain high. If you’re […]
If you haven’t checked out the latest Sports Illustrated and Peter King’s feature-length article on the Browns, carve out 10 minutes and click here. (For better readability, click Print to get it all on one page, then increase the text size.) Even compulsive Browns-watchers will learn something intriguing about the Browns’ off-season, draft and pre-season. […]
July 18 seems so long ago — the anticipation of training camp and all that. The weather may be just as hot now, but the roster battles have been waged, the exhibitions are all down the tubes in the books, and a spate of injuries has more than a dozen players in various stages of […]
I’ve steered clear of all the “woe-is-me”ing regarding the supposedly brutal schedule that the Browns face this season. Why? The Browns are good enough to win the division outright. They don’t compete against a dominant division foe and thus need not rely on a wild-card berth. And the main reason for the supposedly tough schedule […]
Prior to last season’s breakout, the most improved Browns offense of the decade was in 2002. Though they ranked just 23rd in total yards, that was a far cry better than the dead last ranking of the previous three years. They snuck into the playoffs but bowed out with an epic collapse at Heinz Field. […]
Each year before training camp, I like to distill the conventional wisdom by projecting the team’s Opening Day roster. Given all the variables, it would be foolhardy to call this a prediction. Rather, the main purpose is to later look back and assess the nature and degree of surprises that each summer yields. It also […]
Did I mention yet that Joshua Cribbs is my favorite Browns player? Do I even have to explain why? Well, if the excitement and charisma he brings to the game aren’t enough for you, here’s some strong statistical proof of JC’s value: considering punt and kickoff returns, he added 622 yards above the league average […]
A year ago, I admit I wasn’t sure if Jamal Lewis had what it took. Conventional wisdom had him as a slower, high-mileage version of his once formidable self. With a one-year deal, a change of scenery, and the running duties put squarely on his shoulders, the big man came through with, really, an incredible […]
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