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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

Contemplating a few Browns’ positional battles - Mark Leonard

Though the topic might suggest as much, this entry will not address the QB controversy that is just beginning to brew in Cleveland between fan favorite Brady Quinn and former Pro Bowler Derek Anderson. Many will write about that and plenty will be shared.
Instead, three other positions will be analyzed, each of which could conceivably be as [...]

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Sun, Jun 7 2009 at 12:36 am » Browns » 3 Comments

Kokinis / Mangini Presser Transcript - Barry McBride

(Opening statement) – (GM George Kokinis) – “Alright, happy to be here. It was a long day and we’re excited about what we’ve done.  I think we started the day with five picks and I think it was something in my first press conference where you said ‘are you happy with where you are at [...]

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Sun, Apr 26 2009 at 11:51 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

Notes - Fred Greetham

OL Alex Mack is the 8th player from California selected by the Browns (incorrectly said Oregon earlier). Mack joins Steve Everitt (1993) and Jeff Faine (2003) as first round centers selected in the past 20 years. Mack graduated with a degree in legal studies.
The Browns traded their No. 5 choice for the 17th pick and [...]

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Sat, Apr 25 2009 at 7:20 pm » Browns » Comments Off

It’s Official…They Traded Down to Jets! - Fred Greetham

The Browns traded the fifth pick overall to the Jets in order for the Jets to take USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. The Browns received the Jets’ first-round pick at No. 17 along with a second pick (52nd overall) in this year’s draft. Along with the pick, they acquired defensive end Kenyon Coleman, quarterback Brett Ratliff [...]

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Sat, Apr 25 2009 at 4:49 pm » Browns » 2 Comments