Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (3/1/16)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Why The Browns Aren’t Likely To Use The Franchise Or Transition Tags" (92.3) - "When Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown said at the NFL Combine last Thursday the team would not likely use the franchise or transition tags..."
• "Browns should not veer from quarterback with the No. 2 pick of the 2016 draft" (WKNR) - "There are only three logical choices for the Browns’ selection at No. 2, and two of them are quarterbacks. You do remember why Hue Jackson was hired as head coach, don’t you?"
• "The Pride of North Dakota" (MMQB) - "If it’s Cleveland, and the Browns keep Josh McCown, he’d be a great mentor for Wentz—patient and smart and truly unselfish; new coach Hue Jackson would be a good coach for Wentz, deflecting the pressure."
• "Browns Tight End Gary Barnidge Film X's & O's" (OBR) - "On an offensive unit sorely lacking in playmakers, Gary Barnidge’s 2015 production was a pleasant surprise for the Dawg Pound faithful. The eight-year pro emerged to become the offense’s most reliable receiving threat..."

NFL:

• "New deal links Tom Brady to Patriots through 2019" (ESPN) - "Quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2019 season, NFL sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini."
• "Peyton Manning's decision won't come this week" (NFL.com) - "NFL Media's James Palmer reported Monday on NFL Network's Total Access that no decision is expected this week from Manning about his playing future."
• "Broncos prepared to place exclusive franchise tag on Von Miller" (Denver Post) - "Optimism remains, but the reality of a deadline has intervened. The Broncos have been encouraged by contract talks with Von Miller, but barring a last-minute agreement..."
• "Bears use the franchise tag on WR Alshon Jeffery" (CBS) - "The Chicago Bears have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, the team announced on Monday."