Borcas needs some more time to bring you the weekly draft update that you deserve, so that will be here tomorrow. In the meantime, the following will have to do:
Starting with this piece at Salon from where the above quote came (which recently came up in the comments at Reboot), excerpting a new book by Robert W. McChesney “Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism Is Turning the Internet Against Democracy.” It’s an excellent read, a digestible and comprehensive summary of how and why capitalism is turning the internet against Cleveland Browns fans. Recommended!
In other news, Oakland is now Kalukaville, with 2009 Browns fourth-round pick Maiava expected to assume a starting outside linebacker position with the Raiders after signing a 3-year $6 million deal there.
And welcome premier tight end Gary Barnidge to Cleveland.
OK, back tomorrow with Borcas on the draft and whatever else might come up in the meantime. Hope everyone has a decent Thursday.
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