Posts Tagged ‘Joe Thomas’

Tackle Joe Thomas Comments on the Big Bad Ravens

(On if the Ravens defense looks the same on film)- “They’re always good and the same is good when you talk about the Ravens defense because they’ve been good for a long time. They’ve got a lot of really good players, a lot of veteran players.” (On if the Ravens front seven is as good [...]

Five Bold Predictions for the Browns 2011 Season

Expectations were high for the Cleveland Browns entering the 1995 season, extremely high. Prior to the start of the ’95 season, some football experts had the Browns in Super Bowl XXIX. Sports Illustrated had the Browns facing the San Francisco ’49ers in the ’95 Super Bowl, with the Browns losing the game. We all know [...]

Finally, a Competent Front Office in Cleveland

Yesterday our own Matt Loede reported that Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas and the Cleveland Browns have reached an agreement on a seven-year, $84 million contract extension. The extension includes a reported $44 million in guaranteed money. The huge payday makes Thomas the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL and all but ensures [...]

Browns and Thomas Agree on 7-Year Extension Worth a Whopping $84 Million

The Browns and Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas have come to terms on a seven-year, $84 million contract extension. Thomas’ extension will include $44 million in guaranteed money. Selected with the third overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, the 6-foot-6, 312-pound Thomas started all 64 games of his NFL career, [...]

20 Minutes To Kick-Off, What to Watch For Against Lions

Optimism continues to grow in the city of Cleveland and among Browns fans, but players know there’s still a long way to go to achieve their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl. Tonight’s preseason presents another opportunity for the team to get better and against a very similar team in the Detroit Lions. While the [...]

Browns Offense Shines – First AFC North Team to Win

The Browns open the 2011 NFL Season winners, now they just need to keep improving. While the victory comes via the exhibition kind, it’s a win – one in which Browns fans come away from breathing a little easier. Here’s a breakdown of the offense after the Browns 27-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. [...]

Depth Chart Released: Some Positives, Some Negatives

Finally, football. Real football. Albeit Preseason Football, but still – it’s football. No more lockout. The “free agent” frenzy has officially come and gone (much to the demise of Browns fans). Finally, first year head coach Pat Shurmur, has set his initial depth chart. That can only mean one thing: it’s almost game time. (Initial [...]

Joe Thomas Thinks the Lockout May Help Some Players

Contrary to the opinion of most coaches and many analysts, offensive tackle Joe Thomas believes that the offseason being lost to the lockout could actually be beneficial to players. Increased injuries are being predicted as well as expectations of a reduced standard of play. However, Thomas told 102.3 Radio in Denver, per SportsRadioInterviews.com, that the [...]