Let’s see if I have this straight. On Wednesday, Butch cuts his third-string quarterback, citing the extremely rare chance that Josh Booty would ever be needed. Four days later, his starting quarterback breaks his leg. The coach remains more or less in denial for four days, holding out hope that Holcomb might still start next […]

David Carducci of Bernie’s Insiders is reporting that a shake-up on the offensive line is coming. Patrick McManamon of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports similarly: Expect Paul Zukauskas to start at right guard and Shaun O’Hara to move to left guard, bumping Melvin Fowler. It’s clear that the interior line hasn’t done enough to spring William […]

At this point they’re just rumors, but apparently a few Cleveland radio stations are reporting the Kelly Holcomb sustained a hairline fracture of his right ankle during yesterday’s game. Holcomb has a history of playing with great pain, including broken bones (recall last year’s infamous Sunday night home game against the Ravens). If it’s true […]

BROWNS 13, 49ers 12 The season is saved. It was a characteristic Browns win: a gutsy team effort under adverse circumstances, and a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback. I have to admit that with QB Kelly Holcomb having his third straight ineffective game — and considerably hobbled by an ankle injury — I doubted that Butch Davis […]

The Browns’ performance at San Francisco will be a near-certain barometer of which direction this team and franchise are headed. After a narrow loss to Indy and an all-around debacle in Baltimore, there are serious questions about not only the current team’s ability but also the leadership of Coach Butch Davis. Davis came on strong […]

When the Browns take on the 49ers tomorrow afternoon, it will mark the teams’ first meeting in 10 years. Like that Monday Night Football matchup, this game will be nationally televised. Do you remember the night of Sept. 13, 1993? My wife and I were en route from a visit with her parents in upstate […]

My mind is still trying to encircle the ramifications of the team’s decision to cut Josh Booty in favor of adding a backup offensive lineman. Coach Davis noted that, league-wide, third-string QBs have played in only 10 games in five years, not once pulling out a victory. But the NFL is more than a week-to-week […]

BOOTY BOUNCED! The Browns have waived their third-string quarterback, Josh Booty. Apparently they will go with just two QBs, as they have signed guard Craig Osika. I didn’t believe this when I first saw it via a Browns List email. But sure enough, Bernie’s Insiders have reported it, and the official site’s roster reflects these […]

RAVENS 33, BROWNS 13 I didn’t want to believe that the 2003 season would be a step backwards in the Browns’ long-term march to greatness. Even with the salary-cap purges and draft-day reaches, I held out hope that somehow our skill players on offense, pedigreed defensive line, and special teams acumen would return us to […]

Catching up on my blogging for the past few days, here are a few items of interest: Friday 9/4: News came that wide receiver C.J. Jones, the undrafted rookie who became the star of the preseason, has been working out at cornerback, possibly paving the way for a three-way threat ala Deion Sanders. Butch sure […]