Archive for December, 2008

Cowher; Pioli on the Short List for the Browns

With Phil Savage already gone and Romeo Crennel next, the Browns are expected to do what has been rumored to have been done for close to two year – target former Steelers coach Bill Cowher.  The former coach, along with Pats VP Scott Pioli are going to sit down with Browns owner Randy Lerner this [...]

Report: Savage Already Out as Browns GM

In a move that wasn’t expected to come down till Monday, there are already reports out there that the Browns have canned GM Phil Savage. The report comes just about an hour after the team was crushed by the Steelers 31-0 in their season finale to wrap up 4-12. The report from ProFootballTalk.com reads as [...]

Season of Disaster Ends with 31-0 Beating by the Steelers in Pittsburgh

No one gave the Browns any sort of chance to beat the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field. And now we all know why. The Steelers had nothing to play for, yet destroyed the Browns to the tune of 31-0 to end what was supposed to be a competitive season at 4-12 for the Browns. [...]

Dorsey Placed on IR; Gradkowski to Start Vs Steelers

From: Plain Dealer The Browns announced that quarterback Ken Dorsey has been placed on the injured reserve list and that Bruce Gradkowski will make his first start with the Browns on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Dorsey suffered a mild concussion and bruised ribs during Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati. Richard Bartel will be activated from the practice [...]

Cribbs Injures Ankle At Practice

From: Cleveland.com Josh Cribbs injured his right ankle running a pass pattern early in Wednesday’s practice and left the field with a trainer. The accident happened in the individual drills portion of practice before media were ushered out. Within a few minutes, a team spokesperson said that Cribbs returned to practice after having his ankle [...]

Steelers Owner Doesn’t Think Cowher Will Coach Anywhere in 09

From: Cleveland Plain Dealer There is no agreement between the Pittsburgh Steelers and former coach Bill Cowher that would preclude Cowher from becoming coach of the Browns, Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney said Tuesday. But Rooney believes Cowher will not return to coaching in 2009, with the Browns or any team. “We got along and continue [...]

The Quick and Easy Tailgate Plan for a Browns Fan Brought to you by Swanson Chicken Traveling Tailgate

Check out this collection of quick, easy and delicious recipes for your Browns’ tailgating and football parties! Whether you are cooking for the whole team or just the defensive line, these dishes are guaranteed to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Go Browns! Starters: Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Dip: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, [...]

Smith-Quinn Brawl Started Over Razzing About ND?

From: ProFootballTalk.com The one detail that has yet to come to light in the wake of the much-publicized melee between Browns defensive lineman Shaun Smith and starting quarterback Brady Quinn is the cause of the brouhaha. Per a league source, the thing got rolling because Smith was razzing Quinn about the performance of Notre Dame [...]