Archive for June, 2007

Browns Run/Pass Ratio from 06 and Looking at 07

NFLGridironGab has posted the last season ratio run to pass for each team, as well as the teams outlook for 2007.  Here is a look at the Browns from 06 and what to expect for 07.   Cleveland 58% Pass 42 Run 2006: Cleveland was all over the place last season like a baby’s mess at [...]

Fullback Niklos Added to Roster

Wednesday the Browns made another roster move, signing fullback J.R. Niklos. The 6-foot-2, 229 pound back played the last three seasons with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFL Europa League. In 2006 he was in the Chiefs training camp, and in 05 he was in camp with the Raiders. He came into the league back [...]

Browns Make two Moves; Sign WR, Waive Safety

The Browns on Tuesday made a few minor roster moves, signing a wide out and waiving a safety. The team signed WR Efrem Hill on waivers from Tampa Bay. Hill at 6-foot, 188 pounds spent the last two seasons in Carolina with the Panthers. He played mostly on the practice squad in Carolina. He signed [...]

Crennel Speaks At Rookie Symposium

Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel was among those who spoke at the NFL Rookie Symposium on Monday.  Crennel was among those speaking to the 2007 rookie class about the league’s stricter rules when it comes to off-the-field conduct.  The symposium is also held to help the newest members of the NFL learn how to [...]

Is Joe Thomas Heading for a Holdout?

There are already talks about Brady Quinn holding out, and now today’s Plain Dealer says that the Browns first pick in the first round, Joe Thomas, is headed for a holdout as well.  Thomas, who is going to at some point be the teams starting left tackle, is going to be in the envious spot [...]

Harrison Looks for a Bigger Role in 2007

While the Browns are counting on new running back Jamal Lewis to step in and have a big season, don’t forget so fast about second-year back Jerome Harrison. ESPN’s John Clayton recently wrote in his blog that Harrison has added close to 20 pounds to his body, pushing him from 199 up to about 220 [...]

Anderson Claims He’s Set to be Browns Starter

QB Derek Anderson says he is ready to show that he can be the starter for the Browns, and while all the attention in Cleveland is on Charlie Frye and Brady Quinn, it’s been Anderson who’s been the surprise this offseason for the Browns. “I’d say my chances of starting are good,” Anderson was quoted [...]

Browns WR Mason Arrested After Police Scuffle at Nightclub

Browns wide out Mike Mason was arrested on Sunday night after a scuffle with police as he refused to leave a downtown nightclub at closing time. Mason, a free agent signed out of Tennessee State, had to be shocked with a stun gun after he refused to put down his drink and leave the club. [...]