General News
Browns fire Sashi Brown, Hue Jackson to remain head coach
More change is afoot
Browns visit DL Eddie Goldman of FSU
Last week Matt Miller of Bleacher Report broke the news first that Eddie Goldman, defensive tackle out of Florida State, had pre-draft visits scheduled with the Browns and five other teams.
Browns visited OT T.J. Clemmings for workout
The Cleveland Browns may be in the market for an offensive lineman in the draft this year. Will they use one of their two first-round picks to nab one on the first day? The possibility seems to remain open.
DBN attempts the Ice Bucket Challenge
If you're reading this, you're probably already aware of the Ice Bucket Challenge and how the recent viral fad is sweeping the nation for a great cause.
Win Tax: Real incentive or just grandstanding?
Ed FitzGerald, a Cuyahoga County executive and the Democratic nominee for governor, made headlines on both the local and national level last week after proposing a plan he coined as the "win tax."
Dawgs By Wager: Vegas improves Browns 2014 odds
The gambling fans can get in on the NFL action as early as right now. These early bets are commonly referred to as "football futures," and they offer some insight into how the oddsmakers feel about each of the NFL's 32 teams. So how about the Browns?
Community Browns Mock - Final Rounds
With the 145th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Dawgs By Nature community selects...
Community Browns Mock - Round 4
With the 106th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Dawgs By Nature community selects...
Community Browns Mock - Round 3
With the 71st pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Dawgs By Nature community selects...
All-Round Browns Mock - No. 26 and 35
With the 26th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Dawgs By Nature community selects...
DBN Community All-Round Browns Mock Draft 2014
With the fourth pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Dawgs By Nature community selects...
A football realist’s review of Draft Day
Draft Day in the NFL is one of the few days a year that Browns fans can consistently cling to and embrace for all it’s worth. It’s also unpredictable and exciting for that reason. How does Hollywood's version stack up to the real thing?
Free Agency: Day 1 Recap - Defense Bolstered
Immediately after free agent players were allowed to officially agree to terms with new franchises, it was confirmed that the Browns had reigned in two highly-touted veteran starters at positions of need, both on the defensive side of the ball.
2014 NFL Free Agents: OL - Who fits with Browns?
If GM Ray Farmer is looking to improve the offensive line in free agency and is willing to spend for it, he could have his pick from another deep class.
2014 NFL Free Agents: DB - Who fits with Browns?
The defensive backfield is one of the deepest areas in this year's free agent class. Can Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine manage reel one in?
2014 NFL Free Agents: DL & LB - Who fits?
The Browns have a hole at inside linebacker and may also look to shore up the run defense at the same time. Can they do it free agency?
2014 NFL Free Agents: WR - Who fits with Browns?
The Cleveland Browns have the best player in the NFL at his skill position on offense, but the problem at WR is everyone after Gordon. There remains a severe lack of depth behind the obvious No. 1 and 2 targets.
2014 NFL Free Agents: RB - Who fits with Browns?
The Browns desperately need an upgrade at running back. Will it come in free agency?
2014 NFL Free Agents: QB - Who fits for Browns?
Is it possible the answer could be found in free agency? Probably not. If the Browns are looking to fix this problem strictly through those means, we could be looking at another front office shakeup in a couple years.
Ray Farmer just set the bar ridiculously high
Ray Farmer may have set the bar ridiculously high when he said the Browns are "in a position to redefine the history books." But that sort of confidence might also be exactly what this organization needed.
DBN Super Bowl XLVIII Pick'em
It's that time again to hear your predictions for the big game. With all the Super Bowl XLVIII bets rolling in, now's your chance to get in on the action, for entertainment purposes only, of course.
Kirk Cousins is not the answer
You've heard his name before and you'll be hearing it again. Kirk Cousins, the Washington Redskins' backup quarterback and fourth-round pick from 2012. Now it's being speculated that the Browns are among the more likely landing spots.
Browns new WR Charles Johnson has torn ACL
The Cleveland Browns have informed reporters that newly added wide receiver Charles Johnson has a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will undergo surgery. Johnson was recently signed off of the Green Bay Packers practice squad on Saturday.
Wrapping up a wacky week: TR, Jim Brown, & Gordon
Look who's talking Browns: Trent Richardson opens up during a conference call and sheds some light on his mindset, Jim Brown goes on Showtime's Inside the NFL and takes shots at Mike Holmgren, and lastly, Josh Gordon ignites a Twitter firestorm.
Panthers' Steve Smith throws Chud under the bus
Carolina's Steve Smith seems to think that not only does the blame for the Panthers' woes last season fall on his former OC, but it was Chudzinski's efforts to get a job as a head coach that did it. The problem: That doesn't make much sense.
Rob Chudzinski News Conference: Day 14
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski met with the media following the team's Day 14 of training camp on Sunday. Chudzinski talked about Hardesty's status, Weeden's ability, rookies, getting fans involved, and more.
Banks: McCoy and Stafford Have Fans Optimistic
I needed a booster after that, and I got it when I read Don Banks' latest article on Sports Illustrated. It talks about the optimism in Detroit and Cleveland (the two teams will meet on Friday), led by two young quarterbacks looking to revive franchises.
Shawn Lauvao to Have Tough Match Against Ndamukong Suh
Lauvao is expected to play the first half with the starters, and it will be important for him to contain Suh as best as he can so Colt McCoy doesn't end up on his back, or worse, injured. Right now, all McCoy can do is have faith playing with the guys he has.
Joe Thomas Talks About Colt McCoy's Progression
Cleveland Browns left tackle and all-around beast Joe Thomas was on The Really Big Show this morning on 850 WKNR. A transcript of the interview has been posted here; I've included some highlights about quarterback Colt McCoy after the jump.
Cleveland Browns 53-Man Roster Projection (Version 2)
We have had two and a half weeks of action since my previous training camp roster projection. Since then, training camp has started and I think we all have a better grasp at which players are serious contenders to make the final roster. I didn't post a practice squad last time, but I'll indicate a few hopefuls this time around.
Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report: Day 19 - Injuries Add Up
If you don't want to hear about injuries, then don't read today's training camp report. Three of Cleveland's key players left the field early, meaning the team could be a bit short-handed when they face the Detroit Lions on Friday.
Injuries Hurting the Depth at the Safety Position
The Cleveland Browns are quickly approaching their second preseason game, and guess which position seems to have the most issues when it comes to depth? It isn't the defensive line, it's not at wide receiver, and I'd even go as far as saying it doesn't include the linebackers. The position with the biggest depth problems appears to be at safety.
Former Browns RB James Davis Decides to Leave Redskins Camp
"I don’t know," Shanahan said following Tuesday morning’s practice. "If you see him, let me know because I was wondering where he was at, too. I don’t know where he was at. Missing in action."
Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report: Day 18 - Jim Tressel Shows Up
Camp was closed to the public again this morning, but the media went wild talking about appearances made by former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, former Packers general manager Ron Wolf, former Browns defensive coordinator Dave Adolph, and members of the Cleveland Cavaliers' front office.
Salary Cap Update: Cleveland Browns Have $23.95 Million Available
The Browns currently have the 7th highest amount of salary cap space at $23.95 million. What has changed since the last time the salary cap figures were released? Well, the lockout ended, which allowed the team to sign their draft picks (such as Phil Taylor).
Prediction Machine Gives Cleveland Browns a 1% Chance of Winning it All
Each year, PredictionMachine.com plays the 2011 NFL Season 50,000 times before it is actually played (exactly how they do that is beyond me, but whatever). I remember seeing these in the past, and it's always fun to see what they come up with. How did the Cleveland Browns fare in their results?