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Malik McDowell arrested in Florida
18Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Malik McDowell arrested in Florida

The Cleveland Browns defensive tackle has been arrested in Florida. Malik McDowell has been arrested in Florida on multiple charges. According to reports, McDowell was walking naked near a school in addition to resisting arrest and attacking a police officer. https://twitter.com/twithersAP/status/1483465110609870854?s=20 Off the field issues are not a new development with Malik McDowell. McDowell has dealt with off the field issues since being drafted in 2017 which prevented him from making his NFL debut until this past season. McDowell appeared in 15 games for the Browns in 2021, finishing with 33 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, three sacks, and one fumble recovery. Appearing in 65% of defensive snaps, McDowell was more a replacement level player who w...
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What to do with David Njoku?
14Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

What to do with David Njoku?

With unrestricted free agency on the horizon, what should the Cleveland Browns do when it comes to David Njoku? There have been discussions on top of discussions on top of discussions when it comes the future of David Njoku in Cleveland. Coming into the league Njoku was a raw prospect who had athletic gifts, but needed to refine his route running, blocking, and catching. While he has improved in certain areas, the reality is that he is still a player who relies on his athletic gifts rather than technical skills on a regular basis. In five seasons, David Njoku has 148 receptions, 1,754 yard, and 15 touchdowns over 65 career games. Njoku's best season came in 2018, catching 56 passes for 639 yards and four touchdowns. Since then Njoku has totaled just 60 receptions for 729 yards and seve...
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The Jadeveon Clowney conundrum
13Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

The Jadeveon Clowney conundrum

The Cleveland Browns must determine how they will go forward when it comes to pending free agent Jadeveon Clowney. When the Cleveland Browns were finally able to complete their multi-year pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney, no one was quite sure what exactly he would provide. For several years prior a mixture of injuries and underwhelming performance have marred what was once a promising prospect reducing him to name recognition only. What Cleveland was able to get from Clowney this past season nobody could have realistically expected. The 2021 campaign saw Jadeveon Clowney finish with nine sacks, 19 quarterback hits, 11 tackles for loss, and 37 tackles total. These were the best numbers that the former number one overall pick had posted since his final year in Houston (2018). One-year stints...
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Grading the Browns 2021-22 season
11Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Grading the Browns 2021-22 season

The Cleveland Browns fell short of expectations during the 2021-22 NFL season and their grades will reflect that. Part of going from an average team to a good or even great team is having certain standards that are met. After going 11-5 last season, Cleveland regressed resulting in a disappointing 8-9 record. Offense: D Offensively the Browns were challenged for the majority of the season. Cleveland barely eclipsed the 20 points per game barrier (20.5), ranking 20th overall in the NFL. A five point drop-off from last season, this was not an offensive unit that struck fear in the heart of defenses. A large part of that was the regression in the play of Baker Mayfield. While Mayfield did deal with injuries, they were not the only reason for the decline in performance. The only reason this ...
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Baker Mayfield not doing himself any favors
7Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Baker Mayfield not doing himself any favors

The Cleveland Browns quarterback could not help himself when it came to his overaggressiveness on the Internet. File this under very much expected series of events. After Mary Kay Cabot reported a rift between the Cleveland Browns and Baker Mayfield, everything unfolded in a very predictable manner with the quarterback. Baker Mayfield quote tweeted her story in an attacking fashion and was overaggressive for no reason. https://twitter.com/bakermayfield/status/1479161526330273793?s=20 While many were trying to paint this as defending himself, this is not the case. Defending himself would include solely speaking about his part of the story not going out and attacking the integrity of Cabot. Mayfield could have gotten his point across without going after the reporter of the story an...
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Baker Mayfield is not in position for ultimatum
6Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Baker Mayfield is not in position for ultimatum

According to a report, Baker Mayfield was not happy with the offense and if things are not resolved he could ask for a trade.  Confidence has never been an area that Baker Mayfield has lacked in. In fact, it is a trait that makes him such a polarizing individual and why so many believe in him to be the answer at quarterback. Well, sometimes that can lead to overconfidence and that is what we have here. In a report from Mary Kay Cabot, Baker Mayfield was not necessarily thrilled the high volume of heavy sets and lack of rollouts in the offense of Kevin Stefanski. Additionally, if things are not changed to his liking he could considering asking for a trade. Let's tackle the second part first, Baker Mayfield asking for a trade. Threatening a trade request is a bold move to begin with, eve...
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Baker Mayfield sets surgery on torn labrum
6Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Baker Mayfield sets surgery on torn labrum

The Cleveland Browns quarterback is set to have surgery on his torn labrum. With the news that Baker Mayfield will not play in Week 18, it allows the much needed surgery on his torn labrum to scheduled. That surgery has now been set for January 19th in Los Angeles. https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1478914282448433155?s=20 By having surgery sooner rather than later, it will allow his shoulder to be ready for next season. That is if Baker Mayfield is still on the roster next season.
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D’Ernest Johnson placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
5Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

D’Ernest Johnson placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Cleveland Browns have placed the running back on the reserve/COVID-19 list. D'Ernest Johnson has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Cleveland Browns. The third-year running back carried the ball five times for 13 yards and caught one pass for one yard in Monday's 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh. https://twitter.com/AkronJackson/status/1478477057260765187?s=20 There has been several times when the Browns have needed to call on D'Ernest Johnson this season and they have been able to get solid production from their third running back. Johnson has 75 carries for 411 yards and two touchdowns in addition to 18 receptions for 127 yards in 16 games (two starts). This is impressive production from a player who has played just 27% of Cleveland's offensive snaps this season compared ...
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Baker Mayfield will not play in Week 18
5Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Browns

Baker Mayfield will not play in Week 18

The Cleveland Browns will not have the services of their quarterback when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Sunday will be the final game of the season for the Cleveland Browns, but for Baker Mayfield it was Monday's loss in Pittsburgh. Kevin Stefanski announced Tuesday that Mayfield will not play in Sunday's contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1478434230745116676?s=20 Baker Mayfield is coming off a game where he did not look good and was beat up in the process. With the season over and with no chance to finish above .500 in consecutive seasons for the first time since returning in 1999, there is not a reason for Mayfield to play. It has been trying season for Baker Mayfield, poor performance and injuries have marred what was a chanc...
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This Is Believeland – Real Browns Fans Podcast Ep. 35
5Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Shows

This Is Believeland – Real Browns Fans Podcast Ep. 35

This Is Believeland - Real Browns Fans Podcast Episode 35: James and Jordan discuss the Cleveland Browns loss to Pittsburgh Monday night.   https://soundcloud.com/user-150730683/browns-lose-to-steelers?si=184c95a1ee71418db7c66447cf07c75d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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