Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (9/30/16)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Implementation Of Hue Jackson’s Offensive System Slowed By Injuries" (92.3) - "If you look purely at statistics and rankings there isn’t much impressive about the Browns offense through the first 3 games of the season."
• "Browns rookie Boddy-Calhoun confidently steps in" (MJ) - "Boddy-Calhoun is going to get his chance, even if it isn’t subbing for Haden. Tramon Williams, who started in place of Haden in Miami, is out of action with a sprained shoulder."
• "How Corey Lemonier made a play when the Browns needed one" (Browns.com) - "When they were college teammates at Auburn, Browns outside linebacker Corey Lemonier said defensive lineman Gabe Wright would get in his ear in an effort to motivate him."
• "Josh Gordon & Understanding Addiction" (OBR) - "In what has come all too common for me since I started covering sports, my professional career as a licensed mental health professional once again intersects with my sports writing."

NFL:

• "Texans star J.J. Watt undergoes back surgery again" (ESPN) - "Star Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt had back surgery Thursday and is not expected to return this season, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter."
• "Lady Gaga confirms she'll perform at halftime of Super Bowl 51" (CBS) - "t's no longer speculation. The Super Bowl 51 halftime show performer is none other than Lady Gaga. She confirmed the news Thursday..."
• "C.J. Spiller doesn’t know what his role will be in Seattle, yet" (PFT) - "Spilled opted not to delay his return to the NFL, choosing to sign with the Seahawks, who have a short-term need while Thomas Rawls recovers from a leg injury."
• "Bryant avoided Cowboys for 2 days, fearing news on knee" (AP) - "Dez Bryant appeared in the locker room Thursday and seemed to be in a good mood, which was more than the Dallas receiver could say for the first two days of the week."