Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (2/27/19)

Cleveland Browns:

• “What we’re watching from a Browns perspective at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine” (Browns.com) - “It’s the best time of the year for those who can’t get enough of evaluating the NFL’s next generation.”
• “Mentors tell tales of Freddie Kitchens’ long journey to become Browns coach, predict success in new role” (C-T) - “Before he formed a special bond with Baker Mayfield … Before he became a fan favorite in Cleveland…”
• “Jeffery Simmons a ‘home run’ pick for Browns at 17 but has baggage, and more from NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah” (cleveland.com) - “Can Browns GM John Dorsey afford to take another chance on a player who was caught on video striking a woman?”
• “Remembering Eric Mangini’s first offseason as Cleveland Browns head coach” (WKYC) - “It’s been 10 years since Eric Mangini spent his first offseason as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.”

NFL:

• “Sources: Dallas’ Irving faces possible suspension” (ESPN) - “Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving is under evaluation by the NFL for a potential suspension, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday.”
• “John Mara is skeptical replay will change” (PFT) - “If you were hoping the controversy in the NFC Championship Game would result in the use of instant replay on penalties, prepare to be disappointed.”
• “Niners place franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould” (NFL.com) - “The Robbie Gould-to-Chicago reunion tour has been cancelled. The San Francisco 49ers placed the franchise tag on Gould on Tuesday.”
• “Tom Brady catches flight with Robert Kraft, gives him hug on same day Patriots owner is criminally charged” (CBS) - “Kraft has a relationship with Tom Brady that goes back nearly 20 years and it’s a relationship that definitely still seems to be going strong.”