Odd facts: —ROLE REVERSAL: Through the first five games, Jamel White has as many special teams tackles as yards rushing (four). –FLAG FOOTBALL: The last time the Browns played the Raiders (September 24, 2000), the teams combined for 24 penalties. Cleveland was flagged 15 times for 115 yards. Not surprisingly, the Browns lost 36-10. –SINGLE […]

Another tough break for Aaron Shea. The oft-injured tight end is now out for the season after needing surgery to repair a torn biceps tendon. When healthy, Shea has been impressive as a physical receiver and on kick coverage units. He signed a new three-year, $2 million-plus contract during the last offseason. Now it’s doubtful […]

BROWNS 33, STEELERS 13 Man, did that feel good! I hope you were able to see that game, because otherwise you might not have believed it. Tim Couch lit up the Steelers’ secondary with a near-perfect first half. The offensive line held the blitz at bay. William Green wore down their defense and gained 115 […]

When I starting paying attention to sports back in 1978, the name Reggie was associated with a loudmouthed hotdog Yankee who happened to be among baseball’s best sluggers. For me, though, Reggie was the Browns’ leading wide receiver, the steady vet who for some reason wore a back’s number: 33. Today’s Plain Dealer sports a […]

Well, what is there to say? For the umpteenth time in as many weeks, it’s a make-or-break game for the Browns, it’s time to show what they’re made of, this is what it comes down to, it’s a crucial rivalry with the season on the line. Add in your own favorite cliche here: ___________________. Now […]

I’m a little late with this, but it’s still of interest to note that the Browns have announced the 2003 inductees to the Cleveland Browns Legends. This select group includes all Browns Hall of Famers, plus former players chosen by combination of an elite panel and fan balloting. So here then is the complete list […]

RANDOM MATTERS: — The Browns’ longest rush was for seven yards. Jamel White had no carries. The team still is the only one in the NFL without either a rushing touchdown or a run of 20 or more yards. –Bengals QB John Kitna, untouched all day, had a QB rating of 125.1, his highest since […]

QB SIDESHOW: Recall that 3rd-stringer Josh Booty was cut four days before starter Kelly Holcomb broke his leg. Booty was deemed an expendable luxury, so the Browns signed OL Craig Osika with that roster spot. With Holcomb hurting, rather than backtrack by resigning Booty, Coach Butch Davis on Saturday promoted raw rookie Nate Hybl from […]

BENGALS 21, BROWNS 14 With their putrid, penalty-ridden performance against division rival Cincinnati, the Browns lost their 25th home game since their rebirth, compared to only nine victories. By now you expect these Butch Davis-coached Browns teams to commit penalties aplenty. You figure Quincy Morgan will tantalize you with greatness but also mishandle the ball […]

Rookie Nate Hybl was signed from the practice squad to the active roster, but nowhere in cyberspace could I find the player who must have been released (or put on IR) in order to make room for him. The team has not made any announcement. I have a strange sinking feeling it might be DE […]