Browns Gab

• Home
• about us
• Browns Tickets

Archive for November, 2007

Browns Honor Willis

The Browns will honor Hall of Famer Bill Willis by wearing a sticker on the back of their helmets for the remainder of the season.  The sticker will be black and have “BW” in white lettering.  Willis played eight seasons for the Browns and was enshired into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 30 2007

Steinbach Leading Pro Bowl Vote

Browns offensive lineman Eric Steinbach is currently the leading vote getter among guards in the NFL Pro Bowl balloting.  Steinbach has received more than 293, 000 tallies.  The teams will be announced on December 18th and the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl will be played on February 10th in Honolulu.

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 30 2007

Edwards Misses Practice But Expected to Play

Browns receiver Braylon Edwards missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday because of a sore hamstring.  However, head coach Romeo Crennel is expecting to have Edwards play this Sunday at Arizona against the Cardinals.  Defensive linemen Ethan Kelley and Orpheus Roye and cornerback Eric Wright also missed their second straight day of practice […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 30 2007

Browns Remember Willis

The Browns began preparations for Sunday’s game against Arizona on Wednesday, but took time to reflect on the passing of Hall of Famer Bill Willis.  The first African-American professional football player died Tuesday night at the age of 86.  Head coach Romeo Crennel called Willis a pioneer and blazed the trail for guys like himself […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Future Of Lewis With Browns Still Undecided

General manager Phil Savage said on Wednesday that the future of running back Jamal Lewis is still up in the air.  Lewis will be an unrestricted free agent after this season as he currently is playing under a one-year deal with $3.5 million.  Lewis can also earn another $1.5 million in incentives.  Savage added that […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Edwards Misses Practice; Baxter Wins Award

Receiver Braylon Edwards missed practice on Wednesday because of a sore hamstring.  Ethan Kelley and Eric Wright also missed practice because of knee injuries.  Both did not play during last Sunday’s win over Houston.  Orpheus Roye, Kevin Shaffer and Robaire Smith also missed practice because of sore knees.
In other news, cornerback Gary Baxter was named […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Decision On Anderson Can Wait

Browns general manager Phil Savage said on Wednesday that any decisions about quarterback Derek Anderson can wait.  Savage added that he wants to enjoy Anderson’s work for the remainder of this season.  Anderson can be a restricted free agent after the 2007 season and the Browns have rookie Brady Quinn waiting for his chance to […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Hall Of Famer Willis Passes Away

Former Browns Hall of Fame guard Bill Willis passed away on Tuesday night after battling a short illness.  Willis, who was Ohio State’s first black football All-American, dies at the age of 86.  Willis, who was an All-American in 1943 and 1944, had his number-99 jersey retired by the Buckeyes earlier this month during the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 28 2007

Lewis And McDonald Up For Weekly Awards

Browns running back Jamal Lewis and defensive back Brandon McDonald are in the running for weekly awards.  Lewis is in the running for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week Award after rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown during this past Sunday’s win over Houston.  McDonald is up for the Diet Pepsi Rookie […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 28 2007

Cribbs Sets Return Record

Kick returner Joshua Cribbs had 54 yards in returns on Sunday and set a new franchise record.  Cribbs has 1,529 yards on kickoff returns this season as he broke the old mark he set last year.  Cribbs had 1,494 yards in kickoff returns in 2006.  

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 26 2007