Posts Tagged ‘Cleveland Browns’
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Trent Richardson must take big steps forward in his second season as a pro. (photo: newsnet5.com)
DraftBrowns.com Editor: Brendan Leister
Many in the national media were surprised when the Cleveland Browns traded up one spot to select Alabama running back Trent Richardson with the third pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Although the Browns had a huge need at the running back position and Richardson was viewed by many as the best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson, the thought of a running back being selected so early in a “passing league” was shocking to fans and analysts alike. After one season as a pro, Richardson still has a long way to go to live up to his lofty draft status. In Richardson’s defense for his up and down rookie season, he missed the entire preseason after undergoing a left knee operation, played nine games with two broken ribs, and missed the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury.
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Tags: Brandon Weeden, Browns Film Room, Cleveland Browns, Trent Richardson, X's and O's
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Monday, June 17th, 2013
Tashaun Gipson is the early favorite to start at free safety for the Browns (Photo: cleveland.com)
DraftBrowns.com Staff Writer: Justin Higdon
Saturday’s look at the Browns’ offense revealed that outside of guard and fullback, the starting lineup appears set. Cleveland’s defense and special teams, on the other hand, will feature some interesting roster battles at linebacker, defensive back, and both kicking positions. With starting jobs open at inside linebacker, cornerback, and free safety; and a couple of high profile rookies fighting for playing time, Defensive Coordinator Ray Horton is sure to witness some spirited competition once training camp opens. Here’s a look at the Browns’ current defensive personnel, and who has the best shot to crack the final 53-man roster. (more…)
Tags: Barkevious Mingo, Buster Skrine, Cleveland Browns, Craig Robertson, James-Michael Johnson, Johnson Bademosi, Leon McFadden, State of the Roster, Tashaun Gipson
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Saturday, June 15th, 2013
The Browns have added Brian Hoyer at quarterback, but the starting job is Brandon Weeden’s to lose (Photo: cleveland.com)
DraftBrowns.com Staff Writer: Justin Higdon
The Cleveland Browns have completed mandatory minicamps and organized team activities, and will regroup for training camp on July 25th. Players have around six weeks to rest up, nurse injuries and brush up on the playbook. The names haven’t changed much since early May, but there have been a few interesting developments. Here is a look at the current offensive personnel, and who seems poised to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster. (more…)
Tags: Brandon Weeden, Brian Hoyer, Browns, Cleveland Browns, Davone Bess, Josh Gordon, Owen Marecic, Shawn Lauvao, State of the Roster, Trent Richardson
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Friday, June 14th, 2013
After three up and down seasons, it is time for Shawn Lauvao to step up. (photo: bleacherreport.com)
DraftBrowns.com Editor: Brendan Leister
After playing in 42 games and starting in 33 games in his three-year NFL career, it is officially time for Cleveland Browns’ right guard Shawn Lauvao to live up to his status as the 92nd overall pick (third round) in the 2010 NFL Draft. After missing the first six games of his career with an ankle injury, Lauvao played in 10 games and started in one to finish out his rookie campaign. Since then, Lauvao has started in all 32 regular season games at right guard for the Browns. Lauvao has been very inconsistent overall throughout his short career. There have been times when he has looked like a solid starting guard, but there have been too many times when he has looked like a backup. (more…)
Tags: Browns Film Room, Cleveland Browns, Fletcher Cox, Garrett Gilkey, Geno Atkins, Jason Pinkston, John Greco, NFL, Shawn Lauvao, X's and O's
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Friday, June 7th, 2013
Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended for the first two games of the 2012 season. (photo: footballsfuture.com)
DraftBrowns.com Editor: Brendan Leister
It has been reported that Cleveland Browns second year wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 NFL season and fined two additional game checks for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. Browns’ former general manager Tom Heckert used the team’s second round pick in the 2012 Supplemental Draft on Gordon. (more…)
Tags: Cleveland Browns, Davone Bess, Greg Little, Josh Gordon, NFL
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Thursday, June 6th, 2013
After signing as a free agent, Desmond Bryant has a chance to flourish in Cleveland. (photo: photos.cleveland.com)
DraftBrowns.com Editor: Brendan Leister
After going undrafted in 2009, Desmond Bryant has developed into one of the most underrated players in the entire NFL. Bryant signed with the Raiders after the 2009 NFL Draft and has played multiple roles along the team’s defensive line. He has spent time at the defensive tackle position and also at defensive end in the Raiders’ four-man front. Up to this point in his career, Bryant has progressed and improved every season. In four years, Bryant has played in 62 games (started 18), recorded 93 tackles (31 assisted), 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two passes defensed, and one fumble recovery. (more…)
Tags: Andre Carter, Browns Film Room, Cleveland Browns, Desmond Bryant, NFL, Ray Horton, Tommy Kelly, X's and O's
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