As I sometimes like to do, I like to help the Browns communicate with the fans. Sometimes I get chided for caring so much about what the Browns say because all that really matters to a lot of you is âwhat they do.â Usually that means all they have to do is win more football games. While that may be kind of true, I am of the belief that winning on the field and perfection in fan communication arenât mutually exclusive. That being said, hereâs what I think the Browns could have said about Phil Dawsonâs departure.
Iâll start with what the Browns did say, which was a nice start.
âWe want to thank Phil for all of his years of service to the Cleveland Browns. He accomplished a great deal in his time here on the field, as a team leader and in the community. We know how much Phil meant to our organization and our fans, and he will always hold a special place in our franchiseâs history and with the city of Cleveland. We want to wish Phil and his family the best of success in San Francisco.â
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