Archive for May, 2011

Heckert Says Hillis Won’t Carry the Ball as Much in 2010

Pro Football Talk spoke to Browns GM Tom Heckert on Wednesday, and says that even though he’s the new Madden 12 Golden Boy (that would mean on the cover), don’t expect Peyton Hillis to have as big of a season as he did in 2010 when he ran for 1177 yards and 11 scores. Peyton [...]

How What the Browns Did in the Draft Will Impact Free Agency

James Walker of ESPN has a good piece out today about AFC North Draft Picks, and how it may effect teams as the NFL tries to get things straight so they can eventually start free agency. Here’s what he says about the Browns. Top draft picks: DT Phil Taylor, DE Jabaal Sheard, WR Greg Little, [...]

Colt McCoy Says Lockout Has Given Him Time to Fully Heal

Quarterback Colt McCoy said Monday the silver lining to the NFL lockout is gave time for the pinched nerve in his right shoulder to completely heal according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “It feels as good as it’s ever felt,” the Browns quarterback said in a phone interview. “Throwing-wise, I definitely [...]

Vickers Stunned the Team Drafted Stanford’s Owen Marecic

Browns fullback and pending free agent Lawrence Vickers said his phone began buzzing constantly Saturday afternoon and he wasn’t sure why. Soon after, Vickers was notified the Browns drafted Stanford’s Owen Marecic in the fourth round, which likely signaled the end of Vickers’ tenure in Cleveland. Over the past five seasons, Vickers has developed into [...]

Breakdown of the Third Day of the Draft for the Browns

NFL.com breaks down day three for the Brown, and gives their take on some background on the players the team picked. Round 4, Pick 5 (102) Jordan Cameron TE 6’5″ 254 USC 5.0 Pick Analysis: The former basketball player turned pass catcher is an intriguing addition to the Browns’ offense. He has outstanding physical skills [...]