LB Titus Brown, TE Alex Smith Likely Headed to IR

by Chris Pokorny on Dec 19, 2011 3:12 PM EST

The Cleveland Browns will likely be making a few roster moves this week. In his press conference on Monday, head coach Pat Shurmur noted that linebacker Titus Brown suffered a "significant knee injury." He will likely be placed on the injured reserve. It wouldn't be surprising if the linebacker Benjamin Jacobs was placed on the injured reserve since he suffered a concussion.

Tight end Alex Smith also suffered what Shurmur termed a "serious shoulder injury," so it would seem doubtful that he would play in the final two games. That probably means more playing time for rookie tight end Jordan Cameron, who has barely seen action this year after being a fourth-round draft choice. The other injury of note was that wide receiver Jordan Norwood suffered a concussion and is referred to as being "day-to-day."

Quarterback Colt McCoy is also day-to-day.

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Hope Alex Smith doesn’t come back, too bad bout Titus.

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by Red-Right-88 on Dec 19, 2011 3:16 PM EST reply actions

Yea alex smith is just horrible, and titus brown is actually a really good back up.

by lightninmcqueen on Dec 19, 2011 7:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You’re both morons. Alex Smith has been one of the most consistent producers this year, blocking and catching. That’s why he’s on the field so much.

by HenryDawg on Dec 19, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions

Mmmm, no. He can stay away.

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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 20, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions

Smith is a good young player. My only problem with him is his actions between plays. He runs his mouth too much.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

He’s a replaceable average player.

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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 20, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Well from a blocking perspective Moore can’t block and we don’t know what Cameron can do. We know he’s fairly new to football so he’s good depth.

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions

This could be said for the majority of our team

by Granville74 on Dec 20, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions

He is 29.

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by Red-Right-88 on Dec 20, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

Woah! Thought he’s been around for only a couple years.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

See? Time to go.

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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 20, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

Not sure about that. He blocks and catches most throws his way. Why do you think he should go? Are you looking at age only?

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think he needs to be cut immediately, but I don’t think he’s especially good. He could be off the team and I wouldn’t care much.

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by rufio on Dec 21, 2011 1:58 AM EST up reply actions

Actually, I think he’ll be one of the first to go.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 21, 2011 2:20 AM EST up reply actions

He’s a good third TE, he can block well and catch the occasional pass, but third TEs are pretty replaceable. I don’t see a reason to cut him, but I wouldn’t care if they did.

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by notthatnoise on Dec 21, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t remember him running his mouth all that much, and Smith is really a veteran at this point and will turn 30 in may.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

Bryant , from the Seattle game, got ejected because Smith was running his mouth. Bryant reacted to it and it worked in our favor. After that I’ve been watching Smith. Lots of pushing, shoving, getting in other players faces is what I’ve seen throughout the season. No sir I don’t like it.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t mind it as long as he himself doesn’t get penalized. It’s all part of the game, its a mental aspect of getting into the other player’s head. This isn’t new to sports and I have heard many other stories like this from the NFL with DBs and WRs.

He got Bryant ejected, so he did his job. I like it.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

If I remember correctly he was involved in an off-setting in another game. I wouldn’t be looking for #81 if I didn’t think there was a problem. He gets in peoples faces and does the chicken neck crap. You may like it but I don’t.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions

Works for Ray Lewis….just sayin

by Granville74 on Dec 20, 2011 8:34 PM EST up reply actions

Well, he got the other guy to have a personal foul too. As long as it doesn’t cost the team, I am okay with it.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 9:00 PM EST up reply actions

I love it as long as he isn’t drawing flags. We need someone who isn’t going to take any crap out there.

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by rufio on Dec 21, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions

Hope this is just sarcasm. Right? RIGHT?

by lightninmcqueen on Dec 20, 2011 1:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

thank god we gave Evan Moore that two year extension.

by PaduaDSP on Dec 20, 2011 7:51 AM EST up reply actions

Alex Smith has been an asset to the team this season. Guy can play both FB/TE, catches the ball pretty well, blocks well and seems to be a good guy. However, unless Watson leaves somehow its hard to imagine him around in 2012 with Moore and Cameron on board.

by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 20, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

We may or may not need him. But to say he sucks is wrong.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

he sucks at taking hand offs.

by PaduaDSP on Dec 20, 2011 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

You’re both morons.

Be nice…..

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Dec 20, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry, it was meant in a joking way

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

That’s what we all say.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

I beleive McCoy is out for the season. I would be amazed if he plays again this year.

by champion64 on Dec 19, 2011 8:30 PM EST reply actions

OT – Playing lights-out football on MNF.

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by JustBob on Dec 19, 2011 9:57 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

One more OT – I am getting sick of Best Buy crapping on Santa. Screw you, Best Buy. Santa can bring a pony. Let’s see you do THAT!

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by JustBob on Dec 19, 2011 10:29 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 3 recs

Steelers are on the verge of collapse IMO. I wouldn’t be surprised they aren’t a 2-3 win team next year.

by Johnnypronto on Dec 20, 2011 1:28 AM EST reply actions

lolwut?

by lightninmcqueen on Dec 20, 2011 1:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I wouldn’t go that far.

by Off-the-Chain on Dec 20, 2011 2:03 AM EST up reply actions

Exactley, they arnt the colts.. Or us.

by lightninmcqueen on Dec 20, 2011 2:16 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Or us, Nice touch! lol

by champion64 on Dec 20, 2011 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

Now they’re gonna go 12-4 next year because you said that. They just don’t seem to lose. And in the playoffs? Forget it. Always playing against teams that had no business playing them (like the Jets last year).

Ndamukong Suh makes James Harrison look like a teletubby.

by Heavysoviet on Dec 20, 2011 12:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Off Topic: Peter King put out his top 10 WR of all time:

10. Hines Ward Wut!?
9. Larry Fitzgerald
8. S Largent
7. Chris Carter
6. Paul Warfield (got this one right)
5. Lance Alworth
4. Randy Moss
3. Raymond Berry
2. Jerry Rice (wow # 2?)
1. Don Hutson

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by Red-Right-88 on Dec 20, 2011 1:19 PM EST reply actions

I still think Andre Johnson’s career has been extremely underrated.

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by rufio on Dec 20, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

I think it has, but I would still rank Fitzgerald ahead of him, but he is definitely sniffing the top 10.

The guy I think is really underrated (and this is old school) is Speedie mac.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

shit, mac speedie, how did I screw that up.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

I am not going to dispute someone putting Hutson at #1, but sometimes King really seems like a Pittsburgh homer with his irrational love for all things black and gold.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 4:55 PM EST up reply actions

I certainly am not a Steelers fan, but Hines Ware ahead of Lynn Swann???? You still need to see Terrell Owens on this list.

by Granville74 on Dec 20, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions

Lynn Swan, has the worst stats of any HOFer, but if one catch can put you in the Hall I am not sure that that is a bad thing. Maybe that Giant WR will be in the Hall, i think he is already out of football… not sure tho.

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by Red-Right-88 on Dec 21, 2011 7:53 AM EST up reply actions

Check it out! Another reason why Peter King is a knob.

by Bernie19Kosar on Dec 21, 2011 4:47 PM EST up reply actions

How do all of our players have concussions?

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by rufio on Dec 20, 2011 1:21 PM EST reply actions

with the exception of Colt McCoy b/c they are softer than Charmin?

by PaduaDSP on Dec 20, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

If you go out and receive hits instead of delivering them you get hurt.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

This is a good point.

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by rufio on Dec 21, 2011 2:00 AM EST up reply actions

Contact is like Christmas. It’s better to give then receive.

by Brownie's Year on Dec 21, 2011 2:24 AM EST up reply actions

They got hit in the head. Oh. Not what you were asking. NM.

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by JustBob on Dec 20, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions

On the plus side, not a single high ankle sprain this year. (I know that’s not true so don’t post it Bross)

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

??? I don’t give a crap if it’s true or not. this isn’t worth researching.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions

Come on you know you thought about checking. I’m sure you’ve fact checked far more irrelevant stuff.

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions

I didn’t even think it needed to be checked until I read the last part…

I don’t think I have ever had an urge to check anything so irrelevant.

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 6:46 PM EST up reply actions

What about the time you posted YPG and YFL percentages based on what uniforms we wear? :P

by Brownie's Year on Dec 20, 2011 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I don’t think I ever did this…

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by bross09 on Dec 20, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

But you thought about checking to see if you had.

Mangini apologist by default.

I’m speaking about his innate accuracy, not how well that innate accuracy is translating on the field.

by Villeslgr on Dec 21, 2011 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs

LOL

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Helmet choice is a personal preference right? I know teams and the league legislate uniform and shoe brands, but I think the helmet brand and style is left up to the player. I’d like to know if this choice is a common thread among the injured.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Dec 20, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions

Riddel is the only type of helmet that the NFL has a contract with, if. player wants a different brand like xenith, he have to cover up the brand name and/or logo.

by lightninmcqueen on Dec 20, 2011 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Some of the Steelers seem to have a more square shaped helmet than our players.

Ndamukong Suh makes James Harrison look like a teletubby.

by Heavysoviet on Dec 20, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

Well, that’s probably because they are illegally smashing them into other players.

by Off-the-Chain on Dec 20, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs

Wish I could rec this more than once.

Ndamukong Suh makes James Harrison look like a teletubby.

by Heavysoviet on Dec 20, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

That’s probably a result of their cro-magnon head shape.

by HenryDawg on Dec 20, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

I believe the term you are looking for is blockhead.

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by JustBob on Dec 21, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions