((ht: fox8.com))
Oh my gawd. This is the funniest thing we've seen all day. And it makes a very strong point as well.
WJW-TV in Cleveland sent one of their on air personalities, 'Lil Jon Rinaldi to Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis's Wednesday press conference.
The reason for Rinaldi being there: Lewis's comments to a radio station on Monday calling Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel a midget.
Manziel we might add; stands 6 feet tall.
The 4 ft 3 Rinaldi, a well know personality in the Cleveland area asked Lewis a couple of questions in the presser, both prefaced by comments about height.
To his credit, Lewis did not bite, answering the question in purely football technical terms.
Wow! Strong statement by the TV station there. And honestly, it's a different perspective coming from Rinaldi.
Mind you Lewis has apologized for his comments and said repeatedly he did not intend to offend anyone with them.
Still, this is a possible "Troll of the Year" candidate...
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Johnny Manziel Finally Gets To Play And Scores Cleveland's Only Touchdown
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| Johnny Manziel Scores Against Buffalo |
starting quarterback Brian Hoyer after a sub par performance against the Buffalo Bills.
Johnny Manziel came in to give the Browns offense a boost and he did including scoring his first NFL touchdown the way you expect Johnny Football to.
Manziel ran it in to get the Browns to within 10 points.
Of course Johnny Football flashed the money sign after he scored what turned out to be Cleveland's only touchdown of the game.
Manziel's final numbers were 5 of 8 for 63 yards and rushed for 13 yards.
Hoyer's numbers were 18 for 30 for 192 yards and two interceptions.
Needless to say the Buffalo Bills won the game 26-10.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
JJ Watt Scores Again
((HT: NFL on CBS))
Which now makes 4 TD's on the season- 2 offensive and 2 defensive...
This time, he goes all out for the 2-yarder from Ryan Mallett
For the record, Watt became the first defensive lineman since 1948 to have four touchdowns in a season tying the mark of Jack Zilly of the Rams and Ray Poole of the New York Giants.
Makes you wonder what Chris Kirksey was thinking trying to defend THAT
Which now makes 4 TD's on the season- 2 offensive and 2 defensive...
This time, he goes all out for the 2-yarder from Ryan Mallett
For the record, Watt became the first defensive lineman since 1948 to have four touchdowns in a season tying the mark of Jack Zilly of the Rams and Ray Poole of the New York Giants.
Makes you wonder what Chris Kirksey was thinking trying to defend THAT
Friday, November 7, 2014
Morning Wrap: Bengals Best Tackle--Downing Marvin Lewis
((ht: ftw.usatoday.com))
It may have been the only good defensive play by the Cincinnati Bengals in the Thursday night NFL showcase.
Check out the hit by Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick on Head Coach Marvin Lewis while chasing a play on the sideline...
Oooof...lookout Marv!!!!
That might have been the hit of the night. Mostly because the Cincinnati could do nothing to stop the Cleveland Browns who ran for 170 yards and beat the Bengals 24-3.
It may have been the only good defensive play by the Cincinnati Bengals in the Thursday night NFL showcase.
Check out the hit by Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick on Head Coach Marvin Lewis while chasing a play on the sideline...
Oooof...lookout Marv!!!!
That might have been the hit of the night. Mostly because the Cincinnati could do nothing to stop the Cleveland Browns who ran for 170 yards and beat the Bengals 24-3.
Morning Wrap: Leah Still Gets to See Dad Play Football
It's impossible to not love the story of Leah Still, daughter of Cincinnati Bengals DT Devon Still. Leah, battling cancer has been an inspiration as Devon has been documenting her battle.
That battle in part helped Devon earn a job with the Bengals.
But until Thursday night, Leah had not been healthy enough to see her dad play.
She showed up at Paul Brown Stadium for Thursday night's Browns vs. Bengals game and had quite the night. Including being down on the field when the team announced they'd donated $1.3 million to Cincinnati's Children's Hospital for Pediatric Cancer research.
The folks at CBSSports.com discuss and show photos since the NFL doesn't allow their video to be embedded...
That battle in part helped Devon earn a job with the Bengals.
But until Thursday night, Leah had not been healthy enough to see her dad play.
She showed up at Paul Brown Stadium for Thursday night's Browns vs. Bengals game and had quite the night. Including being down on the field when the team announced they'd donated $1.3 million to Cincinnati's Children's Hospital for Pediatric Cancer research.
The folks at CBSSports.com discuss and show photos since the NFL doesn't allow their video to be embedded...
Friday, September 19, 2014
This Happened: The Ballad of Brian Hoyer
((ht: sportingnews.com))
Johnny who in Cleveland?
We couldn't pass this up when we saw it.
It appears some fans in Cleveland are taking their love of the Browns starting quarterback to a new level and to song.
The Ballad of Brian Hoyer now exists and it's hilarious.
A couple of Browns fans put together this song with a photo montage and posted it Thursday afternoon. It pays tribute to Hoyer, a kid who was raised in the Northern Ohio and who held off Johnny Manziel to be the starting quarterback in Cleveland.
We don't know how long the infatuation will last, the Browns are 1-1 as they face Baltimore on Sunday and if they go on a losing streak, we suspect Hoyer won't be 'DA MAN if that happens.
Johnny who in Cleveland?
We couldn't pass this up when we saw it.
It appears some fans in Cleveland are taking their love of the Browns starting quarterback to a new level and to song.
The Ballad of Brian Hoyer now exists and it's hilarious.
A couple of Browns fans put together this song with a photo montage and posted it Thursday afternoon. It pays tribute to Hoyer, a kid who was raised in the Northern Ohio and who held off Johnny Manziel to be the starting quarterback in Cleveland.
We don't know how long the infatuation will last, the Browns are 1-1 as they face Baltimore on Sunday and if they go on a losing streak, we suspect Hoyer won't be 'DA MAN if that happens.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
MIchael Sam Sacks Johnny Manziel, Celebrates Appropriately
((HT: Tommy Beer's Vine))
All the HQ can really do is laugh and say: "Good for you..."
Just watch
See...???
Now, THAT was funny...
All the HQ can really do is laugh and say: "Good for you..."
Just watch
See...???
Now, THAT was funny...
Monday, July 7, 2014
The Confusing Cases of Josh Gordon, PJ Hairston and A Common Thread
The first wrong doer of the weekend: Suspended Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon. Gordon, who unquestionably is one of the most talented receivers in the NFL, has had more than his fair share of skirmishes with the law and with substances.
Gordon sat for 2 games in 2013 for legal issues and there is a real fear in the Browns camp and by friends of Gordon that he has a substance abuse problem. Gordon was pulled over early Saturday morning in Wake County, North Carolina on suspicion of DWI. Gordon tested at a .09 which is just over the state's .08 limit for intoxication.
And Gordon could be facing a 1-year suspension on the heels of this arrest as what the league would term--a "Repeat Offender"....
On the heels of Gordon's arrest, comes word the former University of North Carolina basketball star and Carolina Hornets draftee P.J Hairston was charged with assault and battery Sunday afternoon when he reportedly punched a teenager during a pickup game in Durham.
Now comes this word---CBSSports.com reports the vehicle driven by Gordon Friday night...is owned by Hairston.
Really?
And it gets better.
Apparently the man who paid Gordon's $500 bail Saturday morning....
None other than a man named Haydn "Fats" Thomas.
And why do you ask is a man named "Fats" of interest? Well, Thomas's named surfaced as the owner of a car Hairston was arrested in back in 2013. Hairston had marijuana on him at the time and the arrest signaled the end of his UNC hoops career.
Oh...Thomas apparently is a convicted felon with a long, long track record of arrests.
Read the CBSSports.com story RIGHT HERE
Confused? Yeah, you should be. Let's try to explain:
The common thread here appears to be either Hairston and/or Thomas. That connection is indirectly tied to the multitude of problems facing the UNC Athletic programs.
What doesn't make sense is Gordon's connection to it. It's very obvious he has a substance abuse problem and his career as a football player is in jeopardy. It should be. He needs to figure out how to get his act together. Be it rehab or somewhere else....
As for Hairston and Thomas--we are thinking the connections will take care of themselves. It sure appears that there may be some issues with what Thomas gave Hairston while in school. And while we're sure the school is investigating, it sounds...to say the least...a bit fishy.
The Raleigh News and Observer's Laura Keeley pieces together Fats' life in a great piece hyah...
Gordon sat for 2 games in 2013 for legal issues and there is a real fear in the Browns camp and by friends of Gordon that he has a substance abuse problem. Gordon was pulled over early Saturday morning in Wake County, North Carolina on suspicion of DWI. Gordon tested at a .09 which is just over the state's .08 limit for intoxication.
And Gordon could be facing a 1-year suspension on the heels of this arrest as what the league would term--a "Repeat Offender"....
On the heels of Gordon's arrest, comes word the former University of North Carolina basketball star and Carolina Hornets draftee P.J Hairston was charged with assault and battery Sunday afternoon when he reportedly punched a teenager during a pickup game in Durham.
Now comes this word---CBSSports.com reports the vehicle driven by Gordon Friday night...is owned by Hairston.
Really?
And it gets better.
Apparently the man who paid Gordon's $500 bail Saturday morning....
None other than a man named Haydn "Fats" Thomas.
And why do you ask is a man named "Fats" of interest? Well, Thomas's named surfaced as the owner of a car Hairston was arrested in back in 2013. Hairston had marijuana on him at the time and the arrest signaled the end of his UNC hoops career.
Oh...Thomas apparently is a convicted felon with a long, long track record of arrests.
Read the CBSSports.com story RIGHT HERE
Confused? Yeah, you should be. Let's try to explain:
The common thread here appears to be either Hairston and/or Thomas. That connection is indirectly tied to the multitude of problems facing the UNC Athletic programs.
What doesn't make sense is Gordon's connection to it. It's very obvious he has a substance abuse problem and his career as a football player is in jeopardy. It should be. He needs to figure out how to get his act together. Be it rehab or somewhere else....
As for Hairston and Thomas--we are thinking the connections will take care of themselves. It sure appears that there may be some issues with what Thomas gave Hairston while in school. And while we're sure the school is investigating, it sounds...to say the least...a bit fishy.
The Raleigh News and Observer's Laura Keeley pieces together Fats' life in a great piece hyah...
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Report: Browns To Ban National Media from Mini Camp
((ht: sportingnews.com))
This should be interesting.
It appears there's rumblings of a national media ban at Cleveland Browns HQ for Rookie Camp. And that ban would keep the national media types away from newly crowned darling Johnny Manziel.
Already "Johnny Football" has become the apple of ESPN's eye, with him getting Tebow-like airtime on the endless parade of Sports Center reruns. And if the ban is true, we wonder what happens next.
New York Post NFL writer Bart Hubbuch was told by the Browns PR department to not waste his time coming to camp:
This should be interesting, to say the least.
Read more from The Sporting News RIGHT HERE
So...we think this has the makings of a PR disaster. Not because the Browns are doing the wrong thing mind you. But rather because we think the league will get involved on behalf of it's "Partners".
And while Mr. Football may very well turn out to be a huge star who reinvigorates the moribund Browns franchise, he still has yet to take an NFL snap. He could also turn out to be Tim Tebow.
The Browns should shield him from the wall-to-wall, breathless, nonsensical coverage that an ESPN would give him. Already they devoted a large chunk of "Outside the Lines" once a source of quality journalism to debating whether Manziel should have been told he's the "Backup" QB.
Until he plays and competes, that's exactly what he is. This should not be a "Groundbreaking" moment for anyone. Rookies in the NFL are not given jobs before the season starts. He's going to have to earn it.
So we applaud the Browns for at least making the attempt to quell the circus. The national guys will get there opportunity in July when Training Camp starts. Let the guy breathe. Let the team get acquainted with him. And give the local guys a break.
We can tell you from 1st hand knowledge, the national media creates nothing short of chaos when they show up to cover someone. They change the rules, the dictate the ability of everyone else to tell a story. They ask questions the local have been asking for weeks. They don't get time with the guys they want. And that ain't right. If you are there covering the team day in and day out, you should always get the 1st shots. It doesn't matter who you are or who put you on a plane to get there, you (national guys) shouldn't get the chance to walk over the locals.
Just our 2-cents--
For starters---the introductory presser:
This should be interesting.
It appears there's rumblings of a national media ban at Cleveland Browns HQ for Rookie Camp. And that ban would keep the national media types away from newly crowned darling Johnny Manziel.
Already "Johnny Football" has become the apple of ESPN's eye, with him getting Tebow-like airtime on the endless parade of Sports Center reruns. And if the ban is true, we wonder what happens next.
New York Post NFL writer Bart Hubbuch was told by the Browns PR department to not waste his time coming to camp:
Browns PR director told me: "We don't want this to be a Tebow situation. It's not going to be Johnny Football Mania out there."
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) May 13, 2014
This should be interesting, to say the least.
Read more from The Sporting News RIGHT HERE
So...we think this has the makings of a PR disaster. Not because the Browns are doing the wrong thing mind you. But rather because we think the league will get involved on behalf of it's "Partners".
And while Mr. Football may very well turn out to be a huge star who reinvigorates the moribund Browns franchise, he still has yet to take an NFL snap. He could also turn out to be Tim Tebow.
The Browns should shield him from the wall-to-wall, breathless, nonsensical coverage that an ESPN would give him. Already they devoted a large chunk of "Outside the Lines" once a source of quality journalism to debating whether Manziel should have been told he's the "Backup" QB.
Until he plays and competes, that's exactly what he is. This should not be a "Groundbreaking" moment for anyone. Rookies in the NFL are not given jobs before the season starts. He's going to have to earn it.
So we applaud the Browns for at least making the attempt to quell the circus. The national guys will get there opportunity in July when Training Camp starts. Let the guy breathe. Let the team get acquainted with him. And give the local guys a break.
We can tell you from 1st hand knowledge, the national media creates nothing short of chaos when they show up to cover someone. They change the rules, the dictate the ability of everyone else to tell a story. They ask questions the local have been asking for weeks. They don't get time with the guys they want. And that ain't right. If you are there covering the team day in and day out, you should always get the 1st shots. It doesn't matter who you are or who put you on a plane to get there, you (national guys) shouldn't get the chance to walk over the locals.
Just our 2-cents--
For starters---the introductory presser:
Friday, May 9, 2014
ESPN: Josh Gordon Faces Season Ban
((HT: Newsnet5))
For a second failed drug test that, sources are telling TJ Quinn and Don Van Natta, comes from marijuana.
His first suspension came from, what Gordon claimed was taking cough medicine with codeine in it- a violation.
In true Browns fashion, according to the article- the Browns front office folks knew the news, but the coaching staff did not.
The key passage from Quinn and Van Natta:
Reached by phone Friday afternoon, Gordon said: "That's something you're going to have to talk to [agent] Drew Rosenhaus about. I really don't know anything about it."
Asked whether he planned to dispute the test, Gordon said: "I'm going to have to find out about that later. You need to call Drew." Gordon then hung up the phone.
Rosenhaus declined to comment on the specifics of the matter.
A spokesman for the NFL Players Association declined to comment.
The team has picked up two receivers in the off-season including Nate Burleson, and now it will be interesting to see if their new quarterback will have Gordon to throw to as well.
For a second failed drug test that, sources are telling TJ Quinn and Don Van Natta, comes from marijuana.
His first suspension came from, what Gordon claimed was taking cough medicine with codeine in it- a violation.
In true Browns fashion, according to the article- the Browns front office folks knew the news, but the coaching staff did not.
The key passage from Quinn and Van Natta:
Reached by phone Friday afternoon, Gordon said: "That's something you're going to have to talk to [agent] Drew Rosenhaus about. I really don't know anything about it."
Asked whether he planned to dispute the test, Gordon said: "I'm going to have to find out about that later. You need to call Drew." Gordon then hung up the phone.
Rosenhaus declined to comment on the specifics of the matter.
A spokesman for the NFL Players Association declined to comment.
The team has picked up two receivers in the off-season including Nate Burleson, and now it will be interesting to see if their new quarterback will have Gordon to throw to as well.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Kosar Bumped From Browns Broadcasts, Blames Concussions
((HT: WKYC-TV))
The Cleveland Browns decided who their broadcast crew was going to be for the pre-season team and it wasn't going to include former QB Bernie Kosar...
Here's the WKYC station release welcoming Solomon Wilcots...
“We welcome Solomon and are excited to look further into additional opportunities to continue to engage Bernie with our fans. We want Browns fans to look forward to seeing and hearing his continued contributions and analysis on not only our preseason telecasts, but also our radio network and ClevelandBrowns.com.”
Bernie Kosar blames concussions he suffered during his career as part of the reason he got bumped from the broadcasts- even after claiming treatment in early 2013 helped him lessen some effects:
((HT: Fox8 Cleveland))
Kosar came out with a statement that said in part, thanks Cleveland.com and Mary Kay Cabot:
"This is very unfortunate, as I believe my football acumen and ability to describe what is happening on the field, has been well received by Cleveland Browns fans. I love to put the personal touch, pride in the Browns, and pride in our Cleveland community into the broadcast."
WKYC issued a statement trying to deflect any possible angle for Kosar to take legal recourse claiming an ADA violation or discrimination case, in part:
“First of all, we love Bernie, and we’re grateful for the role he has played in our broadcasts over the last 8 years,” said WKYC President and General Manager Brooke Spectorsky. “Nowhere in our discussions with Bernie or the Browns has anything ever been said about his speech impairment due to concussions. That has simply nothing to do with our decision. The Browns are rebuilding their team, and in reviewing our programming we’ve decided to rebuild as well. We felt there was a better role for Bernie than doing just four preseason games and we completely understand Bernie’s iconic status with Browns fans. I know Bernie has made statements that he felt that these moves were due to his speech issues, and I reiterate that is not the case.
Spectorsky wants Kosar to be involved a lot... just not as TV analyst...
KYC claims it wasn't Kosar's health, his drunken driver arrest in October 2013, or the comments from the Rams game last year that got Rams head coach Jeff Fisher all in a lather.
The station claims Wilcots' 6 games around the Browns last season was one of the main determinants.
The HQ can think of other TV elements in play that would make just as much sense...
The Cleveland Browns decided who their broadcast crew was going to be for the pre-season team and it wasn't going to include former QB Bernie Kosar...
Here's the WKYC station release welcoming Solomon Wilcots...
“We welcome Solomon and are excited to look further into additional opportunities to continue to engage Bernie with our fans. We want Browns fans to look forward to seeing and hearing his continued contributions and analysis on not only our preseason telecasts, but also our radio network and ClevelandBrowns.com.”
Bernie Kosar blames concussions he suffered during his career as part of the reason he got bumped from the broadcasts- even after claiming treatment in early 2013 helped him lessen some effects:
((HT: Fox8 Cleveland))
Kosar came out with a statement that said in part, thanks Cleveland.com and Mary Kay Cabot:
"This is very unfortunate, as I believe my football acumen and ability to describe what is happening on the field, has been well received by Cleveland Browns fans. I love to put the personal touch, pride in the Browns, and pride in our Cleveland community into the broadcast."
WKYC issued a statement trying to deflect any possible angle for Kosar to take legal recourse claiming an ADA violation or discrimination case, in part:
“First of all, we love Bernie, and we’re grateful for the role he has played in our broadcasts over the last 8 years,” said WKYC President and General Manager Brooke Spectorsky. “Nowhere in our discussions with Bernie or the Browns has anything ever been said about his speech impairment due to concussions. That has simply nothing to do with our decision. The Browns are rebuilding their team, and in reviewing our programming we’ve decided to rebuild as well. We felt there was a better role for Bernie than doing just four preseason games and we completely understand Bernie’s iconic status with Browns fans. I know Bernie has made statements that he felt that these moves were due to his speech issues, and I reiterate that is not the case.
Spectorsky wants Kosar to be involved a lot... just not as TV analyst...
KYC claims it wasn't Kosar's health, his drunken driver arrest in October 2013, or the comments from the Rams game last year that got Rams head coach Jeff Fisher all in a lather.
The station claims Wilcots' 6 games around the Browns last season was one of the main determinants.
The HQ can think of other TV elements in play that would make just as much sense...
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Haslam Blows Up Browns Front Office... Again...
Cleveland Browns over Jimmy Haslam blew things up again...
Browns CEO, Joe Banner and General Manager, Michael Lombardi, are out.
Ray Farmer now takes over... and, according to the owner everyone reports to Haslam now and, once Banner leaves in the next few months, there will be no replacement for that position...
Angry Browns Fan felt this way at Christmas
Haslam released this statement:
"First of all, we wanted to capitalize on the knowledge, experience and character we're fortunate to have in Ray Farmer. Ray has a tremendous football IQ, he's compelling, and he understands the types of players we need to acquire and develop in order to win in Cleveland. He embraces his partnership with Mike Pettine, which is critical in helping build the right team. Ray will provide excellent leadership in our front office.
"We appreciate Joe's contributions to the Cleveland Browns, especially in helping us as new owners. He was committed to creating a successful organization and bringing in talented individuals. We thank him for his work and dedication. We wish him and his family the best.
"Alec will continue in his role as President of this team. I think he's one of the most intelligent and innovative young executives in the NFL.
"We're also grateful for Mike Lombardi's efforts and commitment since rejoining our organization. He is an experienced and creative NFL executive with a unique ability to see the big picture. He has tremendous instincts and I know he'll be a valuable addition to any NFL organization. We simply wanted to give Ray this opportunity that he's earned. We wanted to move forward under his leadership and capabilities.
"The purpose of these moves is to unify our team with one, unequivocal goal: Provide our fans with the winning organization they have long deserved."
Joe Banner released the appropriate statement:
"It is bittersweet leaving the Browns organization. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jimmy Haslam and helping him set the infrastructure for this franchise. I am proud of the talented individuals we brought in to help lead this team and feel that the Cleveland Browns are in good hands moving forward."
McLovin offers his suggestions to fix the franchise
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
And, remember, Mike Yearling's idea...
Browns CEO, Joe Banner and General Manager, Michael Lombardi, are out.
Ray Farmer now takes over... and, according to the owner everyone reports to Haslam now and, once Banner leaves in the next few months, there will be no replacement for that position...
Angry Browns Fan felt this way at Christmas
Haslam released this statement:
"First of all, we wanted to capitalize on the knowledge, experience and character we're fortunate to have in Ray Farmer. Ray has a tremendous football IQ, he's compelling, and he understands the types of players we need to acquire and develop in order to win in Cleveland. He embraces his partnership with Mike Pettine, which is critical in helping build the right team. Ray will provide excellent leadership in our front office.
"We appreciate Joe's contributions to the Cleveland Browns, especially in helping us as new owners. He was committed to creating a successful organization and bringing in talented individuals. We thank him for his work and dedication. We wish him and his family the best.
"Alec will continue in his role as President of this team. I think he's one of the most intelligent and innovative young executives in the NFL.
"We're also grateful for Mike Lombardi's efforts and commitment since rejoining our organization. He is an experienced and creative NFL executive with a unique ability to see the big picture. He has tremendous instincts and I know he'll be a valuable addition to any NFL organization. We simply wanted to give Ray this opportunity that he's earned. We wanted to move forward under his leadership and capabilities.
"The purpose of these moves is to unify our team with one, unequivocal goal: Provide our fans with the winning organization they have long deserved."
Joe Banner released the appropriate statement:
"It is bittersweet leaving the Browns organization. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jimmy Haslam and helping him set the infrastructure for this franchise. I am proud of the talented individuals we brought in to help lead this team and feel that the Cleveland Browns are in good hands moving forward."
McLovin offers his suggestions to fix the franchise
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
And, remember, Mike Yearling's idea...
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Browns Find a Coach: Mike Pettine Takes Cleveland Job
((ht: cleveland.com/cabot))
So, it appears the Cleveland Browns finally convinced someone to take their head coaching job the last available NFL head coaching job.
That someone would be now former Buffalo Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine
So says well connected Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot:
Pettine, who's been an NFL coordinator for a couple of teams in his 5-year career would be the 3rd Browns head coach in the past 3-years. The team dumped Rob Chudzinski after one season that they claimed would be a "rebuilding" year.
Since then, the team and owner Jimmy Haslam, tried hard to convince New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and several others to take the job. None have been interested.
The Browns have struggled to find success over the past several years. It will be interesting to see how Pettine, a coach lacking head coaching experience fares....
So, it appears the Cleveland Browns finally convinced someone to take their head coaching job the last available NFL head coaching job.
That someone would be now former Buffalo Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine
So says well connected Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot:
#Browns have reached a deal with Pettine, source tells http://t.co/o11vJT6fp2
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 23, 2014
Pettine, who's been an NFL coordinator for a couple of teams in his 5-year career would be the 3rd Browns head coach in the past 3-years. The team dumped Rob Chudzinski after one season that they claimed would be a "rebuilding" year.
Since then, the team and owner Jimmy Haslam, tried hard to convince New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and several others to take the job. None have been interested.
The Browns have struggled to find success over the past several years. It will be interesting to see how Pettine, a coach lacking head coaching experience fares....
Friday, January 17, 2014
Davone Bess Quickly Working On Police Hat Trick
((HT: Pro Football Talk))
First, it was (while being on the Cleveland Browns reserve-non football injury list) flashing photos of himself with his current friend "Wacky Tobackee..."
Which he has apparently done twice this season...
Evidence right, thanks to Bess' Instagram account...
Now, while at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport this morning, it is now reported that he was arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer. Bess was booked into the Broward County Jail, where he is being held pending a bond hearing.
Bess' sheet is up to three charges from the morning incident: assault on an officer/firefighter, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Which would seem to go hand-in-hand...
Bess has been on the Browns reserve list for the last two games of the 2013 season and is, according to sources, has been dealing with "serious personal issues..."
First, it was (while being on the Cleveland Browns reserve-non football injury list) flashing photos of himself with his current friend "Wacky Tobackee..."
Which he has apparently done twice this season...
Evidence right, thanks to Bess' Instagram account...
Now, while at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport this morning, it is now reported that he was arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer. Bess was booked into the Broward County Jail, where he is being held pending a bond hearing.
Bess' sheet is up to three charges from the morning incident: assault on an officer/firefighter, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Which would seem to go hand-in-hand...
Bess has been on the Browns reserve list for the last two games of the 2013 season and is, according to sources, has been dealing with "serious personal issues..."
Thursday, January 2, 2014
10 Year-Olds Want Tressel To Coach Browns
((HT: Mike Yearling))
The HQ is just going to let this video stand on its own since...
Well, this is one way to get around that show cause penalty in the NCAA...
Having Jim Tressel as the Browns new head coach...
And, if the Browns don't act fast enough, he might be the only one left on the table...
There's that...
The HQ is just going to let this video stand on its own since...
Well, this is one way to get around that show cause penalty in the NCAA...
Having Jim Tressel as the Browns new head coach...
And, if the Browns don't act fast enough, he might be the only one left on the table...
There's that...
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Gus Malzahn & James Franklin In Cleveland Browns Crosshairs For Head Coaching Search
[HT: Jason LaConfora/CBS Sports.com |
| James Franklin |
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| Gus Malzahn |
Chip Kelly's first year success as the Philadelphia Eagles head coach has NFL owners and general
managers looking toward the college ranks for a head coach.
The Cleveland Browns and interested in Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin for their head coaching vacancy.
Both are clients of super agent Jimmy Sexton and both come from the SEC. Keep in mind Browns owner Jimmy Haslem is a Tennessee booster and follows the SEC very closely.
Malzahn has no NFL experience but as an offensive coach has had success against SEC defenses second only to the NFL.
Frankln spent the 2005 season as an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers coaching the receivers.
The Browns begin their interviews this week with Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn leading off.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Browns Owner Jimmy Haslem Grilled By Cleveland News Reporter
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslem faced the media Monday in the aftermath of firing head coach Rob Chudzinski after only one season.
Haslem was visibly uncomfortable when WOIO-TV news reporter Dan DeRoos read a statement from a Browns fan and asking if he [Haslem] can assure that the Three Stooges aren't running the Browns.
Thanks WOIO-TV
19 Action News|Cleveland, OH|News, Weather, Sports
Haslem was visibly uncomfortable when WOIO-TV news reporter Dan DeRoos read a statement from a Browns fan and asking if he [Haslem] can assure that the Three Stooges aren't running the Browns.
Thanks WOIO-TV
19 Action News|Cleveland, OH|News, Weather, Sports
Sunday, December 29, 2013
DEVELOPING: Browns Fire Chud
More on this as we go...
But after actually being in the hunt for the division title at one point with a 4-5 record, the Cleveland Browns lost their last 7 games of the regular season and fired head coach Rod Chudzinski after only one season...
Early candidates thought to be in the replacement pile are Josh McDaniels and Ken Whisenhunt...
Here was Chud's introduction only 11 months ago in Berea...
((HT: Calland Post))
The team released this statement tonight:
“We appreciate Chud’s passion for the Browns, and we have great respect for him both personally and professionally. We needed to see progress with this football team. We needed to see development and improvement as the season evolved and, unfortunately, we took a concerning step backward in the second half of the year.
Our fans deserve to see a consistently competitive team. We have high standards, and there’s an urgency for success. When we believed we were not positioned to achieve significant progress in 2014, we knew we had to admit that a change was needed, and move forward.
Browns fans are the most loyal and passionate supporters in the NFL. We’re fully committed to bringing them the winning football team they deserve.”
But after actually being in the hunt for the division title at one point with a 4-5 record, the Cleveland Browns lost their last 7 games of the regular season and fired head coach Rod Chudzinski after only one season...
Early candidates thought to be in the replacement pile are Josh McDaniels and Ken Whisenhunt...
Here was Chud's introduction only 11 months ago in Berea...
((HT: Calland Post))
The team released this statement tonight:
“We appreciate Chud’s passion for the Browns, and we have great respect for him both personally and professionally. We needed to see progress with this football team. We needed to see development and improvement as the season evolved and, unfortunately, we took a concerning step backward in the second half of the year.
Our fans deserve to see a consistently competitive team. We have high standards, and there’s an urgency for success. When we believed we were not positioned to achieve significant progress in 2014, we knew we had to admit that a change was needed, and move forward.
Browns fans are the most loyal and passionate supporters in the NFL. We’re fully committed to bringing them the winning football team they deserve.”
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Gets DUI Charge
((ht: cleveland.com))It's been a strange, strange fall for former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar.
Kosar, who doubles as an occasional commentator for Browns games, found himself in trouble early Sunday morning in a Cleveland suburb, when he got pulled over and charged with DUI.
Read more from Cleveland.com RIGHT HERE
Kosar made some headlines during the NFL preseason in August on a Browns broadcast vs. the St. Louis Rams. He was highly critical of Rams coaches and wide receivers, something which angered Rams coach Jeff Fisher.
You can read about that incident RIGHT HERE
He's been a part of the Browns broadcast team for the past 7 years. No response or comment yet from the team on what happened.
Kosar has been very public over the years with his battle stemming from the effects of multiple concussions during his football career. He's also had financial problems as well.
Hopefully, for his sake, this was a very unfortunate mistake rather than an indicator of a problem. Thankfully this incident only involved him.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
DEVELOPING: Colts Trade For Trent Richardson
((HT: WKYC-TV))
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was hinting through his Twitter feed at something huge on his squad...
And, depending on who you ask, trading for Trent Richardson for a 2014 #1 draft pick is a blockbuster to Irsay...
Jim Donovan thinks the deal is a building block for 2014...
With a bundle of quarterbacks available in the draft next season (Bridgewater, Carr, Manziel, etc.) it's easy to see where the Browns thoughts are- especially with the injury to Brandon Weeden staring them in the face and Brian Hoyer being the starter this week...
Guess what...???
Yep, that's what...
Even if Browns CEO Joe Banner thinks he has to find a way to get the fan's trust back... and this deal was no way to get that idea done...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was hinting through his Twitter feed at something huge on his squad...
And, depending on who you ask, trading for Trent Richardson for a 2014 #1 draft pick is a blockbuster to Irsay...
Jim Donovan thinks the deal is a building block for 2014...
With a bundle of quarterbacks available in the draft next season (Bridgewater, Carr, Manziel, etc.) it's easy to see where the Browns thoughts are- especially with the injury to Brandon Weeden staring them in the face and Brian Hoyer being the starter this week...
Guess what...???
Yep, that's what...
Even if Browns CEO Joe Banner thinks he has to find a way to get the fan's trust back... and this deal was no way to get that idea done...
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