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(Message started by: StegRock on Sep 12th, 2009, 10:58pm)
Title: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 12th, 2009, 10:58pm
Rookie [smiley=newbie.gif] incurs minor injuries in minor accident, but may miss this week's action... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns rookie RB Davis injured in minor one-car accident (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8128d66a&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (12.09.2009 20:28)
Browns rookie running back James Davissustained an unspecified head injury in a minor one-car accidentand was briefly hospitalized Saturday.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:19pm
Lewis sits out practice; status for this weekend uncertain... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns' Jamal Lewis misses practice with bad hammy (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4498174&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.09.2009 16:11)
Browns running back Jamal Lewis missed practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 25th, 2009, 1:28am
Rookie RB may get a chance to start if Lewis is a no-go this week...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns rookie RB Davis says he's ready for Ravens if Lewis can't go (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d812e26d7&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (24.09.2009 19:30)
James Davis has walked in Jamal Lewis' shadow for years. On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns' rookie running back might have to step out of it.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 25th, 2009, 2:13pm
Lewis looking more and more out as the days go by...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns' Jamal Lewis misses third practice (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4503539&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.09.2009 12:26)
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis is still nursing an injured hamstring. He missed his third straight practice on Friday and may miss Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, his former team.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 25th, 2009, 4:13pm

on 09/25/09 at 14:13:27, StegRock wrote:
Lewis looking more and more out as the days go by...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns' Jamal Lewis misses third practice (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4503539&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.09.2009 12:26)
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis is still nursing an injured hamstring. He missed his third straight practice on Friday and may miss Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, his former team.


It seems Davis and Harrison are going to split the carries.... but if you have to lean towards one, Harrison is supposed to getting the start.  Bless you if you have to start either of these guys against the Baltimore Defense.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 25th, 2009, 9:08pm
Lewis's chances of playing this week officially in "doubt"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns RB Lewis doubtful for Sunday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4256286)
The Sports Network: NFL (25.09.2009 18:31)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 26th, 2009, 11:04pm
It's official...  Lewis OUT...  For that matter, for you Dawson owners out there sleeping [smiley=sleepers.gif] at the wheel, [smiley=cruisin.gif] he's OUT, too...  From "The REAL Feed":

Lewis, Dawson out for Browns, who sign Cundiff to kick vs. Ravens (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d812ed55a&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (26.09.2009 20:56)
The Cleveland Browns will be without running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson in Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. To replace Dawson, the Browns signed kicker Billy Cundiff, who spent four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and one with the New Orleans Saints.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 27th, 2009, 5:08pm
"Terrible and terribler"...  Quinn gets replaced by Anderson...  From "The REAL Feed":

Quinn benched in favor of Anderson for struggling Browns (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d812f1369&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (27.09.2009 15:54)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been benchedafter failing to produce any first-half points against the BaltimoreRavens.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 28th, 2009, 6:24pm
The QB controversy is back... (as if it's really about the QB in Cleveland)...  From "The REAL Feed":

Mangini set to announce QB decision Wednesday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4257007)
The Sports Network: NFL (28.09.2009 16:31)

Quinn and Anderson need to forget about being benched and need to start worrying about getting "Couched"! :-/
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 1st, 2009, 9:57pm
Lewis, Dawson still down and out...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns RB Lewis, K Dawson still out while nursing injuries (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81312e77&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (01.10.2009 19:14)
Browns running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson missed their second consecutive day of practice.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 3rd, 2009, 12:26am
And, officially doubtful... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis, K Phil Dawson doubtful for tilt with Cincinatti Bengals (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4527183&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (02.10.2009 17:58)
The Cleveland Browns may be without running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson for the second straight game.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 3rd, 2009, 8:48pm
RB Davis done for season... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns rookie RB Davis out for remainder of season (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4258021)
The Sports Network: NFL (03.10.2009 19:48)

With Lewis down and out as of late and aging in general, it's time to get on the Jerome Harrison train, especially since he was alright last week. [smiley=yes.gif]
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 5th, 2009, 5:40pm
Edwards thuggin'... according to "The REAL Feed":

LeBron James: Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards 'childish' for alleged fight (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4534215&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.10.2009 14:51)
LeBron James called Browns receiver Braylon Edwards "childish" for allegedly punching James' friend early Monday morning outside of a Cleveland night club.

Mangini says he has spoken with Edwards about alleged fight (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8132e8be&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (05.10.2009 16:43)
LeBron James called Browns receiver Braylon Edwards"childish" for allegedly punching James' friend early Monday morning outside ofa Cleveland club.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 6th, 2009, 4:46pm
NFL checking out Edwards situation... according to "The REAL Feed":

NFL looking into alleged assault by Edwards (http://www.mywire.com/a/AP/NFL-looking-into-alleged-assault/13294183/?extId=10029#)
KeepMedia: Football (06.10.2009 14:26)
The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league's conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 9th, 2009, 10:52pm
Lewis practices fully today; status for Sunday in "question", though... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns RB Lewis questionable vs. Bills (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4259151)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.10.2009 19:06)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 11th, 2009, 12:57pm
Lewis OUT, and people wondering why Davis is done...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns RB Lewis active vs. Bills (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4259519)
The Sports Network: NFL (11.10.2009 12:13)

Questions arise how Cleveland Browns rookie James Davis was injured (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4551033&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (11.10.2009 10:54)
Two Thursdays ago, Browns rookie running back James Davis aggravated a shoulder injury and suffered a torn labrum that now will require surgery in Alabama this week with Dr. James Andrews.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 20th, 2009, 9:23pm
Browns D sustains a big hit...  From "The REAL Feed":

LB Jackson, Browns' top tackler, out for season (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/20/Browns.Jackson.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (20.10.2009 18:29)
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 21st, 2009, 12:14pm
Perhaps worth keeping an eye on going into Week 7...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Browns hammered by flu (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81395a1f&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.10.2009 11:15)
Browns hammered by flu
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by DOLFAN on Oct 21st, 2009, 5:05pm
Like they need anymore excuses too suck.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 23rd, 2009, 7:23pm
Cribbs might not play; Dawson almost definitely won't... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns' Cribbs questionable, Dawson and Heiden doubtful (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4261705)
The Sports Network: NFL (23.10.2009 18:31)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 26th, 2009, 6:07pm
Anderson to keep his job...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns coach Mangini doesn't plan on benching QB Anderson (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813b8a34&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (26.10.2009 14:27)
Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini has no plans to bench Derek Anderson, the NFL's lowest-rated quarterback.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 2nd, 2009, 9:44pm
Big news perhaps for James Davis owners for next year...  From "The REAL Feed":

LEWIS SET TO CALL IT A DAY (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=American_Football/09/11/02/manual_181618.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (02.11.2009 15:34)
Cleveland Browns' veteran running back Jamal Lewis plans to retire at the end of the season.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 3rd, 2009, 6:35pm
Key defender could be done for season... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns' Eric Barton has serious neck injury, source says (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4619119&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (03.11.2009 10:25)
Cleveland Browns veteran linebacker Eric Barton's season is in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a neck injury following Sunday's game, according to a source close to the player.

In other team drama... [smiley=dramaqueen.gif]

Kokinis out as Browns GM (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4263912)
The Sports Network: NFL (03.11.2009 01:48)

Whenever GM news is making the midseason headlines for a team, it's usually a bad sign...
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 8th, 2009, 12:39pm
Is Holmgren in the Browns' future???  Perhaps...  From "The REAL Feed":

Source: Cleveland Browns owner to reach out to Mike Holmgren (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4634879&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.11.2009 10:33)
One of the first people Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner will contact to run his team, if he hasn't contacted him already, is former Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren, according to a Browns source.

This would likely enhance everybody's fantasy value... [smiley=yes.gif]
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 9th, 2009, 6:00pm
Quarterback controversy is back... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns coach Mangini will announce his starting QB Wednesday (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814113c7&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.11.2009 13:23)
Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday that he will wait until Wednesday toannounce whether Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn will start nextMonday night against the Baltimore Ravens.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 11th, 2009, 1:42pm
Quinn back at the helm...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Quinn to start for Browns vs. Ravens (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4265739)
The Sports Network: NFL (11.11.2009 12:24)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 12th, 2009, 7:39pm
Lewis,... critical and resolute...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns RB Lewis says Mangini overworks team (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/11/12/browns.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (12.11.2009 16:09)
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns are being beaten and beaten down by coach Eric Mangini.

No regrets for J. Lewis (http://bal.scout.com/2/918984.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (12.11.2009 15:59)
OWINGS MILLS - Jamal Lewis' exit strategy from the NFL was about as subtle as his bulldozing , blunt-force trauma running style.

The powerful former Baltimore Ravens running back trampled the notion about having any second thoughts about his decision to retire following this season as if it wa...
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 13th, 2009, 1:56pm
Drama...  Not that I disagree with the m.o., but it's starting to feel like Mangini is getting run out of town...  Mangini gives Lewis a pass (we'll really see on Monday night),... but, at the same time, evidence mounts...  From "The REAL Feed":

Eric Mangini denies overworking Cleveland Browns in practice (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4651634&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (13.11.2009 11:09)
Browns coach Eric Mangini has defended his practices one day after running back Jamal Lewis said Cleveland's players are being worked too hard.

Yet,...

FanHouse: Browns player goes down in extra drill (http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/12/another-cleveland-browns-player-hurt-in-manginis-opportunity-d/?ncid=txtlnkusspor00000002&xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (13.11.2009 01:00)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 17th, 2009, 2:16am
Cribbs lost at very end of MNF game... according to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Browns' Cribbs injured vs. Ravens, taken to hospital (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8144426c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (17.11.2009 01:21)
Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs was injured on the finalplay and laid on the field following the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 winover the Cleveland Browns on Monday night.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by DOLFAN on Nov 17th, 2009, 2:24am
I hope that Cribbs is ok. He took a vicious hit to the chin on that last play.

This just in:   THE BROWNS SUCK ASS!!!! I really think they would lose to many college teams.

Steg, I sent ya an IM. You can call me if ya want.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 20th, 2009, 1:47pm
As if, for any of a number of NONreasons, this really matters...  From "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday vs. Detroit Lions (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4674264&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.11.2009 10:26)
Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 20th, 2009, 9:48pm
A couple key questionables... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland WR Cribbs, RB Lewis questionable for Sunday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4268042)
The Sports Network: NFL (20.11.2009 19:48)
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 21st, 2009, 10:38pm
Browns lookin' for some "Holm" cookin' to replace the "Mangenius"...  From "The REAL Feed":

Briefs | NFL: Mike Holmgren indicates he would be interested in working for Cleveland Browns (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2010327129_digs22.html?syndication=rss)
The Seattle Times: Seahawks (21.11.2009 19:51)
Mike Holmgren, former Seahawks and Green Bay Packers coach, has indicated he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 3rd, 2009, 12:43am
Lewis's career likely ends with concussion... [smiley=stars.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Jamal Lewis placed on season-ending IR (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2009/12/02/sp-lewis-ir.html?ref=rss)
CBC | Football News (02.12.2009 19:01)
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis has been placed on injured reserve with post-concussion symptoms, prematurely ending his NFL career.

What an inglorious and somewhat sad end to a fantastic career... [smiley=wavinbye.gif]
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 7th, 2009, 10:44pm
Defender done for season... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cleveland Browns' C.J. Mosley out for season with leg injury (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4722591&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (07.12.2009 14:44)
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman C.J. Mosley is done for the season with a leg injury.
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 11th, 2009, 10:30pm
Mangini to stick...  From "The REAL Feed":

Browns coach Eric Mangini is confident about his future in Cleveland (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4734812&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (11.12.2009 13:35)
Browns coach Eric Mangini is confident his system is working and that he has a future in Cleveland beyond this season.

Is this just over-confidence after a huge win over the defending Super Bowl Champs and,... eh-hem,... biggest intradivision rival of all???
Title: Re: Browns In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 5th, 2010, 9:44pm
Stallworth to be reinstated... according to "The REAL Feed":

Browns WR Stallworth to be reinstated (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-superbowl-goodell-stallworth&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (05.02.2010 11:15)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be reinstated from his suspension for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. At his annual Super Bowl-week news conference Friday, Goodell said Stallworth's suspension will be lifted after the Super Bowl ...


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