Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (10/31/19)

Cleveland Browns:

• “‘Frustrated’ Browns QB Mayfield Storms Away From Interview” (AP) - “Before his minor meltdown, Mayfield was cordial while answering questions about Cleveland’s numerous issues this season.”
• “Joel Bitonio confident in teammates along line” (Browns.com) - “The Pro Bowl left guard was upended by an opponent, and his up-in-the-air feet caught the football, knocking it out of the arms of teammate Nick Chubb.”
• “Freddie Kitchens says Denver QB Brandon Allen is ‘an NFL starter’ and Browns will respect that” (cleveland.com) - “Allen, a third-year player, will start Sunday in place of Joe Flacco, who has a herniated disk in his neck.”
• “Browns Claim LB Tae Davis” (247Sports) - “Davis was originally a safety for the Mocs but was shifted to outside linebacker his senior year. He led Chattanooga with 74 tackles as a senior.”

NFL:

• “NFL Week 9 injuries: Patrick Mahomes, Adam Thielen, Christian McCaffrey among those limited Wednesday” (CBS) - “Several teams are dealing with pressing issues with regard to player injuries as the 2019 regular season reaches the midway point.”
• “Redskins LT Trent Williams fails physical due to helmet discomfort” (ESPN) - “Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams failed his physical Wednesday, casting more doubt on his immediate playing future.”
• “Jamal Adams remains upset over name in trade talks” (NFL.com) - “Adams made it clear that fences have yet to be mended between him and general manager Joe Douglas and he thinks of himself in a much higher regard, apparently, than his franchise does.”
• “Stephon Gilmore Is the NFL’s Best Cornerback, and He’s Finally Ready to Say It” (SI.com) - “Belichick’s group wouldn’t be what it is without the blanket coverage provided by Stephon Gilmore, who’s playing so well that even the soft-spoken star is willing to state his own case.”