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Finding a Wide Receiver for the Browns after combine workouts Mar 06, 2023

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The pass catchers and the Quarterbacks took to the center stage at the NFL Combine Saturday. Ohio State's Jaxon Smith_Njigba who's had a really rough last six months reintroduced himself to the draft world with a knock-out workout and a record type Three cone drill. Sports Illustrated's Pete Smith joins to talk about other wide receivers who should be Browns targets. Anthony Richardson was impressive but CJ Stroud showed how special he can be. This tight end class is very well regarded but will it actually hit the expectations?

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Byron Young Is The Most Intriguing D-Line Prospect On The Browns Radar Mar 03, 2023

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Former Tennessee edge rusher Byron Young has begun testing at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and his numbers have been top-tier. In the all-important 40-yard dash, Young ran a 4.48, putting him second among all edge rushers and defensive ends thus far, trailing just Georgia’s Nolan Smith, who ran a 4.44. Young’s 10-yard split of 1.62 seconds puts him in fourth place in the position. Young’s vertical was measured at 38 inches, again putting him second behind Smith so far. In the last of his completed tests so far, Byron Young measured an 11-foot broad jump, putting him atop the edge and defensive end leaderboard. Young still needs to do his three-cone drill, shuttle, and bench press, but his numbers so far, especially when put up against others at the position who have tested, are very encouraging. Byron Young is a projected mid-round pick, but his combine results could help to move that projection in a positive direction. Wednesday at his combine press conference, Young shouted out the Tennessee program, especially Defensive Line Coach Rodney Garner. In two years at Tennessee, Young racked up 12.5 sacks and 23.5 tackles-for-loss, earning an All-SEC First Team coaches’ selection in 2022.

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If Jalen Carter Fell Far Enough in the Draft, Should The Browns Pursue Him? Mar 03, 2023

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University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was booked and released Wednesday night on reckless driving and racing charges, returned to Indianapolis on Thursday to finish his interviews, measurements and other activities at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.

Carter did not take the field to work out for NFL scouts on Thursday, but he was seen on the sidelines in support of the defensive lineman showcasing themselves at Lucas Oil Stadium.

One of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, Carter was the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced on Wednesday.

Carter, 21, was booked at 11:33 p.m. ET and released at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday night after paying a $4,000 bond for the two misdemeanor charges.

Carter released a statement on Wednesday before turning himself in, saying that he intended to return to Athens "to answer the misdemeanor charges against me and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented."

"This morning I received a telephone call from the Athens Georgia Police Department informing me that two misdemeanor warrants have been issued against me for reckless driving and racing," Carter said. "Numerous media reports also have circulated this morning concerning the tragic events of Jan. 15, 2023."

The news of the arrest warrants secured for Carter came hours after a report published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday that Carter was present at the scene of the crash, left the scene before officers arrived and then gave "shifting accounts of the wreck as an Athens police officer questioned him about whether he had been racing the car that crashed."

Carter, who declared for the NFL draft on Jan. 10, was not present for his scheduled news conference on Wednesday morning at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. NFL senior vice president of football and international communications Michael Signora told media assembled at Carter's assigned podium that Carter would not be speaking at the event on Wednesday.

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The Browns are releasing John Johnson III Mar 01, 2023

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On the latest episode news broke from the Combine early Tuesday that the Cleveland Browns will be releasing John Johnson III. Johnson in just two years in the land failed to meet expectations as Joe Woods tried using him in roles he was not comfortable with.

The Browns will indeed play in the Hall of Fame game versus the Jets in what should be an incredible weekend for all the Cleveland faithful.

Sports Illustrated's Pete Smith joins host Jeff Lloyd to try to pick through free agent safties to see who can be a fit in new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's defense.

The Browns have many holes on defense and Jeff and Pete give some guys at defensive tackle, defensive end, and the safety position who Browns fans should be watching out for this week as the workouts commence in Indianapolis.

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The Dome talks in Cleveland will not go away, and they shouldn't Feb 28, 2023

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The Cleveland Browns are in the process of exploring locations for a potential new stadium with their lease at FirstEnergy Stadium set to expire at the end of 2028. As one might expect, Browns fans across social media were quick to react to the news of a potential new stadium, which according to Prendergast, could include either a dome or a retractable roof. "The Haslams reportedly want a year-round stadium with either a permanent dome or retractable roof to attract to Cleveland more non-football related events such as bigger concerts and shows, larger and annual Rock Hall induction ceremonies, college sporting events including basketball tournament games and more," Prendergast wrote. "Unfortunately, FirstEnergy Stadium is used only about 10-12 times per year, underutilizing 20 acres of prime lakefront land." As for the locations the Browns are reportedly exploring, Prendergast specifically mentions two: where the Main Post Office is currently located at 2400 Orange Ave., southeast of downtown, and just east of downtown’s central business district, north of St. Clair Avenue -- potentially between East 13th and East 17th streets. While most fans on social media appear to favor keeping the team's stadium on the lakefront with the second location, some have expressed concern over how the stadium would be paid for, which Prendergast reports would include at least some level of public funding. "One thing is certain some public funding will be involved whether the Browns play in a renovated or replaced stadium. Only three NFL facilities – Gillette Stadium in New England, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey/New York City and SoFi Stadium in Greater Los Angeles – were built without any public funding, according to a recent article in The Buffalo News," he writes.

Meanwhile the city of Cleveland continues to make repairs at FirstEnergy Stadium. The latest, approved by city council one week ago, total $10 million and includes replacing crumbling, rusted ramps, deteriorated concrete elsewhere in the stadium, plus new lighting, heating and doors. About $8 million will be paid by the countywide sin tax and most of the rest will come from the city’s general fund. The city is responsible for emergency repairs per the lease with the Browns. Carrying out the work will be construction managers M. A. Mortenson Company of Minneapolis and Independence Construction of the Cleveland suburb of Independence, a third source said. Mortenson has completed more than 160 development and construction projects in 25 states in the past decade alone. However, Ohio has not been one of the states in which they’ve built anything. That changed in April when the Cleveland Guardians and the Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Greater Cleveland hired Mortenson as their construction manager at risk for the $435 million renovation of Progressive Field. Mortenson is partnering with Independence on updating the Guardians’ ballpark as well, with work starting after the baseball season ends this fall.

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How the Haslams buying a minority share of the Milwaukee Bucks affects Browns fans? Feb 27, 2023

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The Cleveland Browns have added to Alex Van Pelt's duties as he will now go back to being Quarterback coach as well as offensive coordinator. It seems the theory is less voices can be a difference.

Veteran offensive coach Bill Musgrave has been attained to aide Coach Stefanski and Van Pelt, giving both men a true veteran to lean on.

Also we'll explore the implications of the recent purchase of a minority share of the Milwaukee Bucks by the Haslam family. As the owners of the Cleveland Browns, the Haslam family is likely to be interested in the Milwaukee Bucks – a team located just up the river in Wisconsin. This purchase is likely to be of interest to Cleveland Browns fans, as it may signal the family's intent to take the team back into the playoffs. However, the implications of the purchase on the team and its fans are still unclear. We'll explore what the future holds for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Browns in the wake of the Haslam family's purchase.

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Browns Poised to Make Run at NFL’s Best Linebacker in Free Agency! Feb 24, 2023

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Looking for the latest Browns news? You've come to the right place! In this video, we'll discuss the team's potential free agent targets and discuss their chances of signing Bobby Wagner. The Cleveland Browns are poised to make a run at the NFL's best linebacker in free agency. With rumors swirling and teams showing interest, it's sure to be an exciting offseason for the Browns! Stay tuned to this channel for all the latest Browns news and rumors! The Cleveland Browns are looking to win now and the best linebacker in football just hit the free agent market.

Cleveland had a rough run in 2022, though the team’s first-year issues weren’t much of a surprise. The Browns went all in on quarterback Deshaun Watson last offseason and are poised to be competitive in the AFC North Division if the quarterback can return to his pre-suspension form. Several units on the roster are stacked with Pro-Bowl level talent, though the linebacker group, which was plagued by injury last year, is in desperate need of an injection of talent. On Thursday, February 23, perennial All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner broke ties with the Los Angeles Rams and will be looking for a new home when the NFL’s free agency period opens on March 15.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news on Thursday afternoon. Thea The Los Angeles Rams and top linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to mutually part ways making Wagner a free agent. Wagner’s desire to win, which Schefter noted, could be an issue for the Browns should the team decide to court him. However, the franchise’s commitment to playing for the present is clear based on the moves it made last offseason.

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How Many Games Does Kevin Stefanski Need to Win In Order To Keep His Job? Feb 23, 2023

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Kevin Stefanski boasts a 26-24 record over 3 seasons as the Cleveland Browns‘ head coach. That actually compares favorably to how a lot of Hall of Fame-caliber coaches started their NFL careers. But Stefanski is trending in reverse, starting out with an 11-5 campaign and coming off a 7-10 effort in 2022. And that has more than a few folks wondering if Stefanski should be on the hot seat in 2023. This is despite some solid offensive rankings that don’t placate fans who question his play-calling and player usage. And hiring a defensive coordinator with head coaching experience isn’t going to lessen any pressure Stefanski feels. It’s All About The Quarterback During the Christmas weekend broadcasts, NBC ran a graphic of great coaches’ records without their most famous quarterback. Bill Belichick, for example, has a losing record without Tom Brady. And that trend was followed by more Hall of Fame coaches than not across recent history.

As underwhelming as Watson was in December, Stefanski deserves a normal season with Cleveland’s franchise quarterback. Anyone who can win playoff games with an inconsistent Mayfield and turn Brissett into a top-10-rated passer does.Of course, failing with Watson at the helm will only accelerate Stefanski’s departure from the Browns. It might even spell the end of the untouchable Paul DePodesta and his stability-wins-championships mantra. Fans’ Angst Proves Things Are Better With Stefanski Brissett’s statistically-impressive performance in 2022 might earn him a starting job somewhere else next season.

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All Signs Point To Bubba Ventrone As Browns Next Special Team Coordinator Feb 22, 2023

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In this video, we're discussing all the news and rumors surrounding the Browns next special team coordinator. It seems like everyone has a prediction, and it's time to find out who's right! If you're a fan of the Browns, then you need to pay attention to this news. It seems like Bubba Ventrone is the most likely candidate, and we discuss all the evidence in this video. Be sure to join us as we explore all the latest Browns news and rumors! Browns Request to Interview Former Player for Open Special Teams gig. Cleveland Browns are moving fast after the firing of Mike Priefer. The Browns have requested to interview former player and current Indianapolis Colts assistant Raymond Ventrone. Following the firing of special teams coach Mike Priefer, the Cleveland Browns are moving quickly to fill that role. Cleveland had requested to interview Indianapolis Colts assistant Raymond Ventrone for the job, per a report You may recognize the name. Yes, the Ventrone that played for the Browns from 2009-12. Ventrone player in the NFL from 2005-14, getting his start with the New England Patriots and ending with the San Francisco 49ers. Ventrone is the favorite for the job, the same role he currently holds with Indianapolis. Ventrone had been with the Colts since 2018, before that he was the assistant special teams coach with the Patriots for three seasons. Ventrone is 40 years old and would give the Browns a young, well-regarded special teams mind. It could be especially beneficial for kicker Cade York. Update: Multiple people believe that Ventrone has taken the job in Cleveland already, per a report.

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Browns Hopeful Young Players Like Wright & Winfrey Make Major Leap In 2023 Feb 17, 2023

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Browns rookie Alex Wright has learned a lot from two of his pass rushing idols this year in teammates Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney. That remains true even now, as Clowney appears to be on his way out in Cleveland. The rookie has played a significant number of snaps for Cleveland from the jump. He’s played 494 total defensive snaps -- ironically, exactly the same number as Clowney -- and has appeared in all 16 games for the Browns. He’s proved to be an effective weapon on the line when it comes to using his 6-foot-5 frame to bat down balls, something he never got a chance to do in college. He’s got a team-high five this season, which also ties him for third-most among all NFL edge rushers. That’s been the highlight of his game, while rushing opposing quarterbacks has been a tough adjustment compared to the college level. He has no sacks this year, and only 10 pressures -- all QB hurries. Understandably, improving in that aspect of his game is the No. 1 task on his offseason checklist.

Perrion Winfrey quietly may have shown glimpses of what he can be in the future for the Cleveland Browns during his rookie year. Now that the season is over, All-Rookie teams are here. Winfrey was named first-team defense on the All-Rookie team put together by SportsInfoSolutions. Winfrey missed four games as a rookie and had a rough acclimation period at times at becoming a professional. Playing in 41 percent of the defensive snaps, Winfrey made 22 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and a half sack. The Browns have a lot of questions at defensive tackle with not a lot of answers. If Winfrey can build off of year one, perhaps it could bode well for both sides.

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