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Press Release: Eric Mangini’s Press Conference Transcript 6/12/09 - Barry McBride

(Opening statement) – “I thought that this morning’s practice was good, with a lot of improvement from where we were yesterday. The emphasis this morning was on the red zone, goal line and then we had the review part to it, which was an element of our no huddle and some two-minute [drill], which you [...]

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Fri, Jun 12 2009 at 6:42 pm » Browns » Comments Off

Mangini Minicamp PC Transcript, Day 2 - John Taylor

(Opening statement) – “In talking to the guys after practice, I thought that there were some really positive signs. I think one of the best examples was at the start of 7-on-7 where, defensively, we missed an adjustment on the first play. It was a pretty difficult adjustment, and the information had just gone in. [...]

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Sat, May 2 2009 at 4:48 pm » Browns » Comments Off

Assessing NFL draft weekend - Mark Leonard

Going into the weekend’s festivities, there were four positions that seemed to merit “must fix” characterization for the 2009 Cleveland Browns: C, SS, OLB and ILB, not necessarily in that order. While other units carried question marks, none were thought to be as essentially lacking as these four.
Though nothing related to the Browns—or any other team, [...]

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Wed, Apr 29 2009 at 10:31 pm » Browns » Comments Off

Brian Robiskie Conference Call Transcript - Barry McBride

(On going from ball boy to Cleveland Brown) – “It’s unbelievable. I think, you know just the connection that I have with that team and spending the time that I did up there with my dad (former Browns coach Terry Robiskie). To come back and be a part of that team, that franchise is unbelievable [...]

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Sun, Apr 26 2009 at 11:40 am » Browns » Comments Off

Recap of Day One - Fred Greetham

Berea—The Browns started the day with a first-round pick and two second-round picks. They picked up another second-round pick and two additional sixth-round picks when the day was over. Throw in three players acquired in a trade and the Browns added seven players, including a potential of four to five starters for the 2009 season.
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Sat, Apr 25 2009 at 9:33 pm » Browns » Comments Off

At 36…Brian Robiskie - Fred Greetham

The Browns had a chance at Rey Maualuga in the second-round, but opted for Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie with their first selection in the second-round. He was the fourth Ohio State player selected behind Malcolm Jenkins, Beanie Wells and James Laurenitis, who was selected one pick prior to Robiskie.

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Sat, Apr 25 2009 at 7:46 pm » Browns » Comments Off