Browns adjust to prevent quick-snap situation (AP)

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Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron said Cleveland’s cornerbacks will no longer huddle with the defense, an adjustment following Cincinnati’s quick-snap touchdown in the season opener. Jauron accepted share of the blame for Sunday’s blunder, when the Browns were slow reacting and the Bengals hurried to the line, snapped the ball and threw a game-winning touchdown [...]

Bradford good to go for Monday night game (PA SportsTicker)

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By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
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TE Chandler’s drive paying off for Bills (PA SportsTicker)

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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
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Punters in high demand for Cleveland Browns: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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Who would have guessed a punter would be the most in demand position for the Cleveland Browns? At first thought, a punter going down with an injury is akin to a third-string linebacker. Punters do nothing more than kick a ball on fourth down, right?
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McCoy, Browns off to rough start (AP)

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Colt McCoy ended his stellar career at Texas as the winningest quarterback in college history. He’s a Longhorns legend. He’s 2-7 as an NFL starter. Cleveland’s second-year quarterback struggled in the Browns’ season-opening loss to Cincinnati, throwing more incompletions (21) than completions (19).
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Cleveland Browns on their third punter (The Canadian Press)

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CLEVELAND – Just over a month since losing punter Reggie Hodges to a season-ending injury, the Cleveland Browns are already on his second replacement.
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Browns punter to go on injured reserve (The Canadian Press)

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CLEVELAND – The agent for Cleveland Browns punter Richmond McGee said the first-year player hurt his back in warmups Sunday and will be placed on injured reserve.
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Bengals quick snap perfectly legal says NFL source (The National Football Post)

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The Cleveland Browns were asleep at the wheel in the defensive huddle, according to an NFL source, on the play…
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Browns regroup after snap blunder (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – As tough as it might be for them to accept, the Cleveland Browns were beaten by the Cincinnati Bengals — fair and square.
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Browns regroup after snap blunder (AP)

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As tough as it might be for them to accept, the Cleveland Browns were beaten by the Cincinnati Bengals — fair and square. The quick snap was lethal and legal. The Bengals did not violate the NFL’s substitution rule when they caught the Browns’ defense still huddling in the fourth quarter Sunday and quarterback Bruce [...]

AP source: Bengals within rules on TD (AP)

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A person familiar with the ruling says the Cincinnati Bengals did not violate the substitution rule on Sunday when they caught the Cleveland Browns off guard for a touchdown. The Bengals quickly snapped the ball to quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who threw a 41-yard scoring pass to rookie A.J. Green with 4:31 left in a 27-17 [...]

My 2011-12 NFL picks against the spread for Week 2: Fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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Each week, I will pick NFL games against the spread. Below is a recap of my picks from last week, along with my picks for this week. Last Week Two out of three is not bad, especially for the first week of the season when things are still unknown.
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Browns look unprepared in loss to Bengals: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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In is not often the Cleveland Browns are expected to win by just about everyone outside of Cleveland. The Cincinnati Bengals were supposed to be the inferior team. The team was thought to be so bad quarterback Carson Palmer issued a “trade me or I am not playing,” demand…
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Bengals lose QB Dalton (PA SportsTicker)

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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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Pashos out for Browns (AP)

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Browns starting right tackle Tony Pashos will not play in the season opener against Cincinnati because of a foot injury. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Pashos will be replaced by Oneil Cousins, claimed last month on waivers from Baltimore. With Pashos out, the Browns will be missing two starters up front. Left guard Eric Steinbach recently underwent [...]

Cowboys, Jets game marked by 9-11, Ryans and Plax (The Canadian Press)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – This one is about more than just the Ryan Bowl, Plaxico Burress’ return and Jason Garrett’s debut as the full-time coach of “America’s Team.”
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Bengals want to show they’re not the dregs (PA SportsTicker)

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By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer
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Bears S Venable fined $20,000 (PA SportsTicker)

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Chicago Bears safety Winston Venable will appeal a $20,000 fine he received Friday for a preseason hit on Cleveland wide receiver Demetrius Williams.
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Browns anxious to start season off right against Bengals: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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The Cleveland Browns are sitting in an unfamiliar position. After going 1-11 in their previous openers they are now heavily favored to win against the Cincinnati Bengals. For Cleveland sports fans, this is exactly what we need after the heartbreaking implosion of the Cleveland…
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NFL season jumpstarts the economy (PA SportsTicker)

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By ELLEN GIBSON AP Business Writers
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Top five Cleveland Browns players to follow on Twitter (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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If you want to get to know your favorite athlete, all you need is a Twitter account. According to Tweeting Athletes, Cleveland Browns fans have a total of 25 players to connect with on this popular social networking site. You can listen in on their conversations with fellow players,…
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Get Sharp: NFL team totals (The National Football Post)

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Episode 3: 2011 NFL team totals preview Guest: Two-time Hilton SUPERCONTEST winner Steve Fezzik of…
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Browns, RB Hillis working on new contract (AP)

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Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren says the club is “trying like crazy” to extend running back Peyton Hillis’ contract. In an ESPN radio interview Friday, Holmgren said the club wants to wrap up Hillis “for a long time.” The 25-year-old Hillis rushed for 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, his first with Cleveland after [...]

NFLPA chief: Players have questions about HGH test (AP)

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The NFL’s goal to be the first major professional sports league to implement testing for human growth hormone appears a long way from coming to fruition. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said Thursday that players have serious questions about the safety and reliability of the test. He said the World Anti-Doping Agency has not turned [...]

Shurmur brings Browns confidence, calm (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – For such a busy man, Pat Shurmur’s office desk is alarmingly uncluttered, a clear sign of his organization and attention to detail.
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Shurmur brings Browns confidence, calm (AP)

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Pat Shurmur has bounced from one coast to the other in his coaching career. However, his roots remain deep in the Midwest, where family and football are intertwined. Cleveland’s new coach — the team’s fifth since 1999 — appreciates the undying passion of Browns fans. He can also understand their pain.
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Browns offensive line getting quick makeover (The National Football Post)

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The Cleveland Browns offensive line is still very much in flux just days before the season opener against…
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Browns counting on quarterback Colt McCoy (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – Colt McCoy wears No. 12. For the Cleveland Browns, he’s also No. 10.
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Browns fan take: 2011 Cleveland Browns preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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A five-win season isn’t going to cut it for the fan base of the Cleveland Browns in 2011. A new coaching staff should not equal a total reboot for a team which already has plenty of talent on the roster. Fans are rather optimistic that quarterback Colt McCoy can finally be the…
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Top five winningest coaches in NFL history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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The NFL has has had a vaunted history. Since the league’s inception in 1920, there have been thousands of players and hundreds of coaches who have taken the field in front of millions of adoring fans. Even with plenty of Super Bowl victories, some modern coaches haven’t…
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Fan’s view: Do Browns’ fans have realistic expectations for Colt McCoy? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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It appears as if fans of the Cleveland Browns have finally found a quarterback they can rally behind in Colt McCoy after years of questionable passers at that position. Year after year the quarterback spot was “up for grabs” with the person who performed the least awful…
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Browns counting on Colt McCoy (AP)

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One year ago, Colt McCoy was a raw, out-of-sight rookie running Cleveland’s scout team. Buried on the depth chart, he was inactive for the Browns’ season opener at Tampa Bay. McCoy’s professional status has changed dramatically. On Sunday, he’ll start against Cincinnati, the 10th different quarterback to open the season for the Browns since 1999 [...]

What to expect from the Cleveland Browns running game: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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The season ending injury to running back Brandon Jackson has definitely thrown a monkey wrench into the Cleveland Browns’ plans for the running game. Jackson was one of the few free agent signings brought in to fulfill the role as a third down receiving back, a role he…
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Speed King: Former Browns running back Chris Jennings caught driving 147 miles per hour (Yahoo! Sports)

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They say that running back is a position that requires functional speed, but former Cleveland Browns back Chris Jennings took that idea just a bit too far on Sunday morning — he was pulled over in Guernsey County, Ohio for … Continue reading →
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Browns undergo youth movement (PA SportsTicker)

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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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Browns undergo youth movement (AP)

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It’s too early to know if the Cleveland Browns are any better. They’re certainly younger. One of the NFL’s oldest teams last season, the Browns have undergone a major infusion of youth. First-year coach Pat Shurmur’s team currently includes 11 rookies and 31 players with three years of experience or less.
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Cleveland Browns sign Artis Hicks (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns have signed veteran offensive lineman Artis Hicks, a potential starter at left guard.
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Browns sign OL Artis Hicks (AP)

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The Cleveland Browns have signed veteran offensive lineman Artis Hicks, a potential starter at left guard. Hicks was released by the Washington Redskins on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 325-pounder has played nine seasons in the NFL, making 68 starts, including 27 at left guard. The Browns have a hole at that position after losing Eric Steinbach [...]

QB Lewis awarded to Browns on waivers (The National Football Post)

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Quarterback Thaddeus Lewis, who was somewhat of a surprise cut by the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, has found a…
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Browns GM wants to add players (AP)

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General manager Tom Heckert intends to keep improving the Cleveland Browns’ roster. Concerned by injuries depleting depth at some spots, particularly linebacker, the Browns claimed three players on waivers Sunday — linebacker Quinton Spears from Miami, defensive tackle Emmanuel Stephens from Atlanta and quarterback Thaddeus Lewis from St.
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Browns place RB Brandon Jackson on IR (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – After a lengthy labour lockout, training camp and four exhibition games, first-year Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur finally has his roster set.
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Titans’ Hall suspended for 4 games by NFL (The Canadian Press)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee fullback Ahmard Hall says his NFL suspension for using performance-enhancing substances is the result of a stimulant he took to stay awake on a drive from Nashville to Texas in February.
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Titans’ Hall suspended for four games by NFL (The Canadian Press)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The NFL has suspended Tennessee fullback Ahmard Hall for the first four games without pay for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Browns contemplating IR move for RB Jackson (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns may place running back Brandon Jackson on injured reserve when they trim their roster to the NFL’s 53-man limit.
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Browns release 17 to get roster to 63 (The Canadian Press)

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BEREA, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns have released 17 players, getting first-year coach Pat Shurmur’s roster to 63 in advance of submitting their final 53-man roster to the league.
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Browns sign Evan Moore to two-year extension (The Canadian Press)

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CLEVELAND – Evan Moore has his first big catch of 2011.
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AP Source: Browns sign TE Evan Moore to extension (The Canadian Press)

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CLEVELAND – A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have signed tight end Evan Moore to a multiyear contract extension.
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Browns fan take: Final thoughts on 2011 Cleveland Browns preseason (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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Thank goodness the 2011 NFL preseason has come to an end, because I don’t think even the most diehard Browns fan could put up with another stinker exhibition game similar to the contest we witnessed Thursday evening. Despite Cleveland’s complete inability to stumble upon a…
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Bears’ Steltz, Conte, Bell injured against Browns (PA SportsTicker)

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Bears backup safeties Craig Steltz and Chris Conte and running back Kahlil Bell have left Thursday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns with injuries.
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Final Browns preseason game will determine future for some defensive players: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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All NFL teams including the Cleveland Browns must have their rosters down to 53 players by September 3, 2011. While many positions are already set with backups in place, some members currently on the 80-man squad need a breakout performance in order to be considered, even for the…
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