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Jamie Gillan named Browns punter
Browns

Jamie Gillan named Browns punter

The Cleveland Browns have decided to have a new face at punter this season, going with Jamie Gillan aka “The Scottish Hammer” The Cleveland browns have a new punter. Jamie Gillan better known as “The Scottish Hammer” will be taking over duties on fourth down. Gillan was given the job over Britton Colquitt. Colquitt is now a free agent after the Browns were unable to facilitate a trade. Colquitt had been the Browns punter for three seasons.  Jamie Gillman was signed by the Browns after going undrafted in this past draft. Gillman spent four years at Arkansas-Pine Bluff as their punter. Gillan has some big shoes to fill. Colquitt is widely considered one of the best punters in the NFL. Colquitt’s ability to pin opponents inside their own 20 is an asset to any team.  ...
Browns are wise to bring in special teams help
Browns

Browns are wise to bring in special teams help

The Cleveland Browns have decided to bring in some competition for their special teams unit through the draft and free agency. Special teams are one-third of the game of football and sometimes that can be overlooked. Having a special teams unit that is not a liability is important to winning football games. When a team like the Cleveland Browns have had questionable production from this unit in recent years it is best to bring in competition to get the best out of everyone. Competition for Greg Joseph Incumbent kicker Greg Joseph perhaps played better than people give him credit for. Joseph made 17 of 20 field goal attempts and 25 of 29 extra points. Granted the misses came at critical times, the amount of misses are often over-exaggerated. Cleveland decided to draft Austin Seib...