Archive for February, 2008
Browns Will Not Tender a Deal to DE Fraser
The PD is reporting that the Browns are not going to tender a deal to defensive end Simon Fraser, which means come Friday he can become an unrestricted free agent. The former OSU Buckeye has played the last three seasons with the Browns, and last season played in all 16 games recording 14 tackles. Two [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 27 2008Browns Continue to Try and Sign Anderson
The Browns are trying to sign quarterback Derek Anderson to a three-year contract before free agency begins on Friday. The “Cleveland Plain Dealer” reports there is a chance a deal could be reached either today or tomorrow. The Browns are also prepared to sign Anderson to a one-year tender offer of $2.5-million. Anderson can become [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 27 2008Greg Pruitt Jr. Fighting for His Life After Robbery
The son of former Browns player Greg Pruitt is fighting for his life after an apparent robbery. Greg Pruitt Jr. is in critical condition at Huron Hospital after being shot in the head on Sunday night. Shaker Heights Police say Pruitt was visiting a friend’s Van Aken Boulevard home when he and and another person were [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 26 2008What’s the Truth in Regards to Anderson?
While the ongoing saga continues with Derek Anderson, Fox’s John Czarnecki has come out with his own take on the whole situation, and one of great intrigue. Here are the comments from FoxSports earlier today: “The Browns and quarterback Derek Anderson are very close on a three-year contract for big money. The Browns have been [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008Justin Smith Another Player on the Browns Radar?
Seems like the Browns are being linked to just about every big name player that is due to become a free agent at the end of the week, and now after writing rumors about Asante Samuel and Bernard Berrain, another possible name has popped on the rumor mill, that being of Bengals DE Justin Smith. [...]
No Progress In Anderson Talks
The Browns met with quarterback Derek Anderson’s representatives once again on Sunday. However, nothing changed from the last meeting back on Thursday. Browns general manager Phil Savage said he might not be able to sign Anderson prior to when the quarterback can become a restricted free agent at the end of the week. Anderson’s reps [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008Browns to Look at WR Berrian if He Hits he Market
The Plain Dealer is reporting that Bears deep-threat receiver Bernard Berrian will be on the Browns radar screen if he becomes a free agent next week, a source at the NFL Scouting Combine said Saturday. Berrian, a fifth-year pro, caught 71 passes for 951 yards and five touchdowns for the Bears last season. They considered [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008Plenty of Possibilities as Free Agency Nears for Browns
First, the good news … Kellen Winslow only needed his knee cleaned out and is being rehabbed now, and may not need to have his shoulder operated on, which he separated in the Oakland game. Lewis was re signed for an estimated $17 million for 3 years. And, LeCharles Bentley is expected to be in [...]
Posted by Dan Taylor on Feb 24 2008Browns to Take a Long Look at Asante Samuel?
Could the Browns be looking hard at adding one of the best free agents on the market next week? According to coach Romeo Crennel, the answer could be YES. Crennel spoke yesterday about Pats corner Asante Samuel at the combine in Indy, and said that there is “a possibility” that the Browns may [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 23 2008Browns Getting There as 08 Already on the Radar
As I stated in a previous letter of the Browns needs … get rid of Grantham (they did) … re sign Lewis (they did, to a 3 yr contract), and get rid of Anderson. They have not been able to sign Anderson, and Savage says they may not be able to. I checked out 7 [...]
Posted by Dan Taylor on Feb 23 2008
