Category Archives: Cleveland Browns

Double Digit Interception Goal for Amukamara Is Admirable, Probably Not Realistic

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the Bears situation at cornerback: “Projected on final roster: 6-7. “Roster locks: Kyle Fuller, Prince Amukamara. “Good bet: Bryce Callahan. “On the bubble: Sherrick McManis, Marcus Cooper, Cre’Von LeBlanc, John Franklin. “Practice squad … Continue reading

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Interesting Points From a Well-Done Mock Draft

As I wrote earlier in the month, I participate in a yearly mock draft with representatives from the 31 other teams. Though not any better than most mock drafts in terms of the specifics, this draft has annually done a … Continue reading

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Shaheen Has Yet to Impress and Other Points of View

Hyped rookie tight end Adam Shaheen has had his struggles during the preseason. Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: Eye on the ball: Tight end Adam Shaheen was at fault for one of Trubisky’s three incompletions, a pass over … Continue reading

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View of Bears First Round Pick Is, As Usual, A Matter of Perspective

  It’s interesting the effect that a different view point can have. I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis. The neighborhood in St. Charles, Mo. was predominantly white and relatively prosperous. When I left to go to college to … Continue reading

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Loggains the Best Indicator that the Bears Did the Right Thing With Hoyer

As John Mullin at CSNChicago.com mulled over the appearance of stability within the Bears organization the other day, he offhandedly threw out this little nugget: “[W]hen the Bears didn’t re-sign Brian Hoyer this offseason, which may not have appeared to be benchmark non-move … Continue reading

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Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Be Moved. Maybe.

Albert Breer at the MMQB.com makes two points in his First and Ten section: 5. I’d expect the Browns to make a real run at Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo. I also know other teams have come away with the impression he’s not … Continue reading

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NFL Points of View Week 16

Parts of this article were originally published to Phinmaniacs on December 23. Here are some thoughts on he state of the NFL entering week 16 1.  The major issue in Buffalo right now is whether Rex Ryan will keep his job.  Reports … Continue reading

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Some Random NFL Thoughts as Week 11 of the Season Comes to a Close

I haven’t had a chance to post much other than game thoughts lately.  Things have been a bit hectic at work and though they show no signs of slowing down, I thought I’d try to get a post up on … Continue reading

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The “Jay Face” Makes a Frequent Early Appearance. And Other Points of View.

Let’s start off with something that I can be positive about.  If you call this positive:  I don’t think the defense was as bad as everyone thinks. Kansas City’s offense is of the death by 1000 cuts type where they … Continue reading

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Random Post-Draft Thoughts

Now that the NFL draft is behind us I thought it might be time to wrap it up with some odds and ends left over in the wake of the annual selection process. I for the most part agreed with … Continue reading

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