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Yesterday | BleacherReport

Trent Richardson: Rookie Projections for the Cleveland Browns Running Back

Trent Richardson comes into the NFL with a lot of hype after having a stellar career for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Related Topix: Sports, Trent Richardson, NFL Players, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, NCAA Sports, Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Football, University of Alabama NCAA, Alex Mack, NCAA Football

Wed May 30, 2012

Cincy Jungle

Bengals Defensive End Michael Johnson Is "Clearly Bigger" Nearing 280 Pounds

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson has noticeably gained weight , according to Geoff Hobson with Bengals.com, who writes that: he's clearly bigger than last year's 267 pounds and there is some belief he's hit 280.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Players, Michael Johnson, Carlos Dunlap

Tue May 29, 2012

BleacherReport

Cleveland Browns: Offensive Line Ready to Lead the Way?

Though their recent string of 10+ loss seasons from 2008-2011 certainly call for little celebration, the Cleveland Browns can take solace in the fact that they've built a strong nucleus around the football for the future.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Ahtyba Rubin, Tony Pashos, Jason Pinkston, Jabaal Sheard, NFL Players

Sat May 26, 2012

Dawgs By Nature

PFF: Best Individual Offensive Performances from 2011 for Browns

We just took a look at the best individual defensive performances for the Cleveland Browns , as deemed by Pro Football Focus, in which four players received recognition.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Alex Mack, Shawn Lauvao, NFL Players, Arizona Cardinals

Thu May 24, 2012

NFL

The new old one

If 28-year-old rookie Brandon Weeden wins the quarterback derby for the Browns, he'll start the 2012 season as the second-oldest player in the team's projected starting offensive lineup.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Jason Pinkston, Colt McCoy, Alex Mack, Shawn Lauvao, NFL Players

The Phinsider

Miami Dolphins Represented in NFL Top 100 Players of 2012 with Jake Long

The Miami Dolphins have put their first player in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012, with left tackle Jake Long being ranked as the 59th player in the league.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jake Long, NFL Players, NFL Football, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns

Wed May 23, 2012

ESPN

AFC North Top 5: Offensive linemen

The AFC North blog will take a look at the top five division players at a position each day this week.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC, AFC North, NFL Players, Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Ravens, Andrew Whitworth

BleacherReport

Five Ways the Cleveland Browns Will Improve on Offense in 2012

The Browns were one of the worst offenses in the NFL in 2011. They averaged just 13.6 points per game.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Colt McCoy, NFL Players, Jason Pinkston, Evan Moore, Alex Mack

Mon May 21, 2012

Ohio.com

LB D'Qwell Jackson cancels appearance tonight at Akron Browns Backers banquet

Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson has canceled his plans to attend the 33rd annual Akron Browns Backers banquet tonight at Tangier restaurant.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, D'Qwell Jackson, NFL Players

Sat May 19, 2012

MSNBC

Report: Broncos begin extension talks with Ryan Clady

Mike Klis of theA Denver Post reports that the Broncos have opened long-term contract negotiations A with left tackle Ryan Clady .

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Denver Broncos, Ryan Clady, NFL Players, Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns

Wed May 16, 2012

SBNation

NFL's Top 10 Players Under Age 25

Anyone who has taken a look at the NFL's countdown of the top 100 players knows that the list is...kind of a joke.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Greg Little, Joe Haden, Jabaal Sheard, NFL Players, Maurkice Pouncey

Tue May 15, 2012

SBNation

Should the Browns Sign a Veteran DT, or Stick With Rookies?

When the Cleveland Browns drafted defensive tackles John Hughes and Billy Winn in the third- and sixth-rounds, respectively, it seemed as though they would contribute as depth players right away.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Eric Steinbach, Jason Pinkston, Alex Mack, NFL Players, Billy Winn

Mon May 14, 2012

OhNoTheyDidnt

Tom Hardy's beard and individuals of lesser relevance at BAFTA Craft Awards

When he was first spotted sporting a bushy beard earlier this year his fans must have hoped he was just going through a phase.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players

Thu May 10, 2012

Ohio.com

Browns notebook: Coach Pat Shurmur says Brandon Weeden must earn starting quarterback job

In a flurry of interviews this week with local and national sports talk shows, President Mike Holmgren and General Manager Tom Heckert have reiterated that although the organization expects Weeden to become its starting quarterback, he must first prove himself worthy.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Scott Fujita, NFL Players

Fox Sports

The Reiff Stuff: Lions rookie in good company

After his recent retirement, the career of Pro Bowler Matt Light can put some of the criticisms of Riley Reiff in perspective.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Lions, NFL Football, Jeff Backus, NFL Players, Matt Light, Riley Reiff, New England Patriots

Tue May 08, 2012

BleacherReport

NFL Top 100: Joe Thomas and Players Ranked Far Too Low

The NFL Network is in the process of rolling out its list of the NFL's top players of 2012 as selected by the league's players, but it's clear those voters missed the mark in a few areas.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, New Orleans Saints, Darren Sproles, Drew Brees

Mon May 07, 2012

BleacherReport

NFL Top 100: Joe Thomas' Low Ranking Slap in Face to Perennial Pro Bowler

The NFL Network has begun unveiling their rankings of the Top 100 players in the National Football League in 2012 as voted on by the players, and much like when the list debuted a year ago this season's version is sure to generate tons of discussion and debate.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, NFL Players

Isportsweb.com

The Cleveland Browns Full Draft Report, now Breathe Easy

I wanted to take some time to really think about the draft before I wrote this article.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Owen Marecic, NFL Players, NCAA Sports, Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Football, Oklahoma State University NCAA, NCAA Football, Brandon Weeden

ESPN

Will Jake Long have to wait for extension?

The Miami Dolphins were able to squeeze in a new $49 million contract extension under their tight salary cap this weekend for defensive end Cameron Wake .

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Miami Dolphins, Jake Long, NFL Players, Cameron Wake, Cleveland Browns

Sun May 06, 2012

Canal Street Chronicles

Darren Sproles: First Saint to Crack NFL's 'Top 100 of 2012' List

Saints running back Darren Sproles is the first member of the team to crack the NFL's 'Top 100 Players of 2012' list, coming in at No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Darren Sproles, NFL Football, New Orleans Saints, NFL Players, New England Patriots, Vince Wilfork, Cleveland Browns

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