It’s about now that the Browns’ decision-makers should be done evaluating the 2014 season and roster. They know their own strengths and liabilities. It’s now a matter of strategy. Which of their own dozen-plus potential free agents should they try to re-sign? Who are their top targets around the league when free agency kicks off […]
Here’s a quick overview of the three Browns positional groups that need the most attention this offseason. Quarterback — Cleveland’s braintrust isn’t foolish enough to rely on Johnny Manziel as the answer for 2015. He’ll probably get one more fair shot to show up or to show off and ship out. Meanwhile it’s hard to […]
Once again, the Browns have finished a losing season in a tailspin, dropping their last five games. They led the AFC North as late as November 16, but now the rest of the division is headed for the playoffs, and the Browns are headed for another tumultuous off-season. Unlike the past two years, the head […]
I don’t get to go to many games, one a year if I’m lucky, as I live three hours away. The previous one was last year’s win over the Ravens, my favorite in-person Browns experience in 26 years. My dad and I were there yesterday, and the pre-game excitement was palpable within and throughout. The […]
The new Browns have become known for their rapid turnover at quarterback, 20 different starters since 1999. That’s a lot, of course, but it is contextualized and partly explained by this equally astounding figure: over the same time frame, Cleveland has started 39 different men at the two offensive guard positions. (Try this quiz to […]
Off-season April 29-May 1 – “voluntary” minicampMay 8-10 – NFL draftMay 16-18 – Rookie minicampMay 20-21, 23, 27-28, 30, June 2-3, 5-6 – OTA offseason workoutsJune 10-12 – mandatory minicampJune 22-28 – NFL rookie symposium @ Aurora, OH (NFL Play 60 events @ Berea)July 26 (Sat.) – first training camp practice (full training camp schedule […]
Should the Dolphins have disclosed the troubles of Davone Bess before offloading him to the Browns last year? Shouldn’t the Browns have done more due diligence before rewarding Bess with a new contract including $5.75 million guaranteed? Why wasn’t this mess-in-progress sniffed out well in advance? By now the axiom ought to be etched into […]
I clearly need to take a more casual approach to following this team. I cannot believe plaid went out of style, it’s like a bunch of morons run the planet or something. It’s like they hired some beautiful man to create a new fabric, then fired him after just one year. What’s wrong with this […]
from NFL Network’s “Total Access”
“I’m hard pressed to think that in nine weeks a first-time head coach can do any better or any more than he’s doing. All of the measurables that you’d look to come up with — if you even wanted to create a yardstick of measuring at this moment — I just think he’s doing an […]
Browns Plainly gives you the most comprehensive, no-nonsense coverage of the Cleveland Browns, from all the best sources on the web. All in one place. Dave Algase, author of Brown for the Count, provides expert analysis and is a lifelong fan of the team. Dave's unique perspective of the team will provide insights you won't find anywhere else.
