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Whatever the reason, Colt McCoy and head coach/offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur were not on the same page last season.

Randy Moss is re-entering the NFL after a year off, and he could be ready to explode with a monster season for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.

The stats can even get a bit crazier. How does this 3-4 defense match-up against a team that loves to pass if the left tackle struggles against defensive ends and relies on raw physical power? With that said, there are some big NFL stats that have little to do with whether the players or the team as a whole succeed or fail.

Alex Smith would love to fill the void left in the Wellington Phoenix midfield through the retirement of Tim Brown, but for now he is just delighted to have some security.

San Francisco 49ers Tarell Brown intercepts ball as he catches against Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Wallace in the fourth quarter in San Francisco, Calif.

"Many Browns wore different uniforms" - "Many former Cleveland Browns players and coaches also served in the United States military." "Former Browns' running back Jamal Lewis files for bankruptcy" - "Jamal Lewis, a former starting running back for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, has filed for Chapter 11 protection, saying he owes more ... (more)

Hello everyone. Happy Memorial Day weekend. How's it feel having three days off? Well, I couldn't answer that question, now could I? What's everyone doing for the weekend? When I was younger we'd go camping.

With Browns organized team activities in full swing and training camp set to start in about eight weeks, the team's starting positions are pretty well set and the final roster is taking shape.

The first week of the Cleveland Browns' OTAs has concluded, and the headline story is Colt McCoy vs.A Brandon Weeden .

Jordan Cameron will get ample chances to impress in camp this year, which will translate to increased regular-season playing time and a breakout season Larry French/Getty Images Whether it's Brandon Weeden or Colt McCoy under center for the Cleveland Browns this year, one thing is certain - they'll need more weapons to throw to.

All indications are that the Knicks will officially strip the interim tag away from Mike Woodson on Thursday and announce that he will be their head coach going forward.

Alex Smith runs the offense during organized team activities also known as spring practice at the 49ers training facility in Santa Clara, Calif.

Crime and punishment in the NFL coincided with the private time Scott Fujita had planned with his wife, Jaclyn, and his newborn daughter, Marlowe.

The 2012 NFL draft proved to be crucial for many teams in need of playmakers on the offense.

Jim Harbaugh was a teammate of Marvin Harrison's for two years. He was an assistant coach on a Raiders team that had Jerry Rice and Tim Brown.

By Matt Zircher PLEASANT HILL - It was nearly a role reversal for Lehman Friday in the Division IV district finals here at Newton High School.

In the NFL, nothing is guaranteed. You could go from being hero to afterthought in a heartbeat.

Two young members of the Mohawk Chess Club won prizes in the 11th annual Western Massachusetts Chess Tournament at Easthampton.

We're going to milk this luncheon for everything that head coach Pat Shurmur talked about.

Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Browns coverage includes Bill Livingston's column that Colt McCoy's father was the catalyst for necessary changes in NFL sideline medical practices ; Dennis Manoloff's interview on Starting Blocks TV, as he discusses the Browns ; the report that former Browns John Wooten and Ty Detmer have been elected to the College ... (more)