I suppose it’s time to get my draft wish list on the record. But first, since this is the fourth draft since I started this blog, I took a quick look back at what I wrote previously. 2003: “I’m just not making any predictions, except that there’s sure to be a surprise or two.” Exceedingly […]
For the third year in a row, the Ravens will have nothing to show for their sixth-round pick because of the Browns. In 2004, the Browns plucked QB Josh Harris off of the Ravens practice squad. Last year, the Browns claimed QB Derek Anderson off of waivers before the Ravens could put him on their […]
Of all the great players to come out of Florida State since Bobby Bowden began coaching there in 1976, the Browns have drafted only two players who made the team: DE Dan Footman (1993 2nd), who was decent, and RB Greg Allen (1985 2nd), a bust. The best ever former Seminoles to play for Cleveland […]
Knowing LeCharles Bentley wanted to play for the Browns, Phil Savage figured he was sellable, hence try. Past porous lines were cause for gastric upset, but with this signing the bellyache relents. And just to settle any doubt as to what position he’ll play: he’ll be a sly center. To those yearning for a potential […]
Big Ted. The man is a bear. Or at least he was. He was also a 49er, Bronco, Bill, Patriot, and Raider. Listed at 365 pounds, he’s now the heftiest Cleveland Brown on record. He’ll also be the only Cleveland Brown older than me, and for that, I love him already. He’ll be 38 when […]
If the Browns’ newfound penchant for bringing home local talent was not already abundantly clear, add 31-year-old Bob Hallen to the mix. The newly-signed center/guard from Mentor and Kent State brings experienced depth to the interior line. He is now the eighth current player with Ohio roots that Phil Savage has brought to the Browns […]
Let’s try to put this in simple terms. With the credibility he had to the Browns front office, Butch Davis did everything he could for his favorite players. With the credibility he had to his favorite players, Romeo Crennel is doing everything he can for the Browns front office. I like this way better.
When Joe Jurevicius, one of the newest Cleveland Browns, takes the field next September, he will be the oldest wide receiver to play for the Browns since their resurrection in 1999. In fact, by my unofficial reckoning, he’ll be the oldest Browns WR since Reggie Rucker, who was 34 in his final season back in […]
I must admit I wasn’t at all familiar with Kevin Shaffer until I heard today that he will apparently be the Browns’ new left tackle, presumably for a good, long time. While I can’t comment on whether his deal is fair, or whether Phil Savage made a good move in not giving in to whatever […]
I’m as eager as anyone to see which stars Phil Savage can lasso as the clouds finally part from the free agent sky. Talk has been of more quality and less quantity than last year’s somewhat frantic patch-up job. Sounds good to me. But amid all the excitement of potential acquisitions, let’s at least take […]
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