In today's dose of Daily Dawg Chow, an in-depth look inside Ray Horton’s defense, backup offensive tackle Rashad Butler signs one-year contract, Kruger says "we're on the right track," and Bess feels appreciated.

Earlier today, the Cleveland Browns announced they have hired Kevin Griffin as their new VP of Fan Experience & Marketing. According to Browns CEO Joe Banner, Griffin's mission will be to "provide the fans with the best possible experience."

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of veteran offensive tackle Rashad Butler Wednesday night. Butler agreed to a one-year deal, per reports. He has torn his triceps twice, which has forced him to miss 30 of his past 32 games.

Despite all of the praise we have heard universally about new Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton, at least one of his former players is happy to see his scheme disappear: veteran defensive lineman Darnell Dockett.

According to KTVB sports director Jay Tust from Boise, ID, the Cleveland Browns reached out to former Boise State player Tommy Smith, offering him a tryout at this weekend's rookie minicamp that is being held in Berea.

Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reported several team officials fear that the impending lawsuits, which Haslam is working to settle as we speak, could cost him to the point that he could no longer afford the team.

In today's dose of Daily Dawg Chow, Jimmy Haslam apologizes to fans, Armonty Bryant should have no place on the team, Jordan Cameron is the next building block, and this is still Brandon Weeden's job to lose.

For the past six seasons, Faith Hill's voice has been heard as the opening to Sunday Night Football games on NBC. Today, NBC revealed who would be taking her place: Carrie Underwood.

At a banquet in Westlake, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam talked about his observations during draft weekend, the underrated acquisition of wide receiver Davone Bess, getting ready for the Browns' rookie minicamp this weekend, and more.

The punishment is in for Cleveland Browns seventh-round draft pick Armonty Bryant after being busted on DUI charges the other day: One-year deferred sentence, $1,136 in fines and court costs, and more.