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• Offseason Thoughts: Bullish & Bearish

  I feel about the Browns similar to how I felt about the Indians a few months ago -- cautious. There's no question the Browns now have decent talent, however expectation are, I think, a bit high. But 2008 is entails some complicated emotions. A lot... Posted Jun 14 2008, 11:53 PM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• A Decade of Ben

  "This is about being a Pittsburgh Steeler for as long as I can be. I love Pittsburgh," Roethlisberger said. He added that he "wanted to be like the Dan Marinos, like the John Elways, guys who played with one team their whole career."... Posted Mar 03 2008, 10:42 PM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: General, Browns

• Savage Bold Again

  All in all -- another exciting free agency season. Amazing too, since I don';t think anyone was expecting moves to rival last year. Savage is making inspired moves and you have to appreciate it. Go for it. Stallworth. I like this move quite a bit... Posted Mar 02 2008, 08:42 AM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns

• Week 17

  Sign Anderson? I still say yes. Or at least make serious overtures in that direction so maximum trade value can be extracted. But really, if ANderson can be signed for a reasonable and trade-able contract, then why not do it? He's pretty good. He... Posted Dec 28 2007, 11:32 PM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• Lame, I

  Damn I suck. It's been months, in the midst of the best Browns season since 1994 (at least), since I have had anything worth posting. But it's true. When everyone is heaping praise, there's not a lot to say. I've always been an offseason... Posted Dec 28 2007, 11:30 PM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• Status Chek

  What do you do? You listen to dead men sing and run endlessly and dream of lost brothers. You might still say "Araby" is your favorite short story but the truth is that "Araby" was the last short story you read, and it'd probably... Posted Nov 11 2007, 02:01 AM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: General, Browns

• Browns are Back

  No, I don't mean we are good exactly. But these are the Browns of my youth -- the Browns who are good enough to break your heart. Good enough to beat any team. Good enough to be a threat. That's what putting in Derek Anderson was all about. Frye... Posted Oct 06 2007, 12:28 AM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns

• Why are We Watching Frye Again?

  No veteran QB signed, not even as a possible backup. "Behind" Frye is Anderson, who there's no reason to have much confidence in either. And after that is the rookie. So WTF is the plan at QB exactly? Hope? Hope that Frye can do things that... Posted Sep 09 2007, 03:56 PM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns

• All American Football

  The All-American Football League sounds pretty interesting. I'm intrigued by the idea that it would require players to hold a four-year college degree, and that teams could be "hosted" by universities. For one, this would be a nice incentive... Posted Aug 28 2007, 08:55 PM by MikeB with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• Stick to the Plan

  Quinn should sit. Frye/Anderson (Frye) should start. THe other guy should be gone. THere was a good reason for this, don't doubt it yet. Posted Aug 21 2007, 08:14 AM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• Delayed Analysis: Quinn Signs

  Hey, Quinn has finally signed. I didn't really care or mind the holdout -- it just wasn't crucial to the Browns to get Quinn into camp on time. But, of course, if was important to get him into camp in a reasonable amount of time, and this week... Posted Aug 07 2007, 11:01 PM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns, BradyQuinn

• Double Secret Quinn Strategery

  ProFootballTalk this morning, 8-6: With the two of the three remaining first-round holdouts being the only two quarterbacks drafted in round one, a rare semi-original thought occurred to yours truly during a Monday morning spot with Scott Clark and Dave... Posted Aug 06 2007, 10:43 PM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns, BradyQuinn

• Camping

  First, let's get one thing straight. Kyle XY = Grady Sizemore. Today was the official training camp visit of 2007. I had the pleasure of going with my father-in-law, which was great. As usual, Beech street is a highlight and I never get tired of the... Posted Aug 02 2007, 10:09 PM by MikeB with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Browns

• Best Five Things That Can Happen In Camp

  1. Nobody gets hurt. Seriously. There is nothing this team needs more than good health. 2006 was amazingly rotten with guys like Bentley, Baxter and Bodden. And Tucker, Winslow, Frye and McGinest were adversely affected i signficant ways too. There will... Posted Aug 01 2007, 12:21 AM by MikeB with | with no comments Filed under: Browns

• July 1 Blather

  Bentley will try to play... Good luck man. I am not holding my breath that LeCharles really helps the line much this year. But if he can give it a go and survive the 07 season even on PUP-then-IR, then his chances of being a presence in 08 can be taken... Posted Jul 01 2007, 06:19 PM by MikeB with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Browns