Browns’ Ward listed among PFF’s top 101 players for 2012
ProFootballFocus has recently released their top 101 players of 2012. While the list is not exactly littered with members of the Cleveland Browns, one of the two to be given a mention is strong safety TJ Ward ((Joe Thomas, “gold standard among pass protecting left tackles,” comes in at 34)). Slotted three spots ahead of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, Ward gets love...
2013 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars select OT Luke Joeckel
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a wise decision on Thursday night. Despite not being comfortable with their starting quarterback situation, the Jaguars made a very solid decision with the selection of OT Luke Joeckel on Thursday evening. The Cheifs selected Eric Fisher first overall, but the two tackles were considered by many pundits as being both high quality and interchangeable...
The False Flag of Sadness
PFTCommenter is a barrel fire of strong NFL takes so if you’re going to get offended, there’s the door. The all-time thumbs-up record holder from the ProFootballTalk comment section, and rejected twice from writing at Bleacher Report, he has branched out and can be found dishing out facts, analysis, and “Strong Takes” at @PFTCommenter and PFTCommenter.Blogspot.com.
Its not...
Browns: “Draft Day” Movie To Have Casting Call in Cleveland
There’s been plenty of buzz recently about the upcoming film “Draft Day”, based around the Cleveland Browns. First, word came that Kevin Costner would be cast as the general manager. Then, came word that Denis Leary will be the Browns’ head coach in the movie. Additionally, Jennifer Garner will star in the movie. Now, you have a chance to be in the movie as well.
Real Style...
NFL Free Agency: Players on five year deals last 2.9 on average
The Big Lead has a fascinating report out today that analyzes the results of free agent deals from the years 2005 to 2010. It points out the obvious that we’ve also pointed out here all-too-frequently that the years and numbers on NFL contracts are pumped up and almost false with the way the final years are structured.
Anyway, the whole report is well worth a read, but the thing...
NFL News: Jimmy Haslam’s stake in Steelers officially sold
In a statement of ownership transaction released by the team, Jimmy Haslam III’s minority ownership stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers has officially been sold.
The Steelers that in a series of transactions approved by the NFL all of the Steelers stock owned by Haslam has been acquired, the majority of which was purchased by existing Steelers stockholders while the residual portion...
NFL Draft: CB Dee Milliner gets the Sports Science treatment
John Brenkus and his Sports Science team are putting some of the top prospects through their paces and getting some impressive measurables. They recently put Alabama cornerback and potential Browns’ draft pick Dee Milliner under their cameras and microscopes.
Here’s the link to @dmilli28‘s #SportScienceCombine segment. One of the most impressive guys we had in this year! espn...
As the highest-paid player on the Browns, is Joe Thomas’ value diminishing?
Joe Thomas is the poster boy. Sure, he is the stalwart left tackle who has yet to miss a game since being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2007. He has has been named to the NFL’s All-Pro team five times and has made six trips to the Pro Bowl. Thomas is workmanlike—many recall the fishing trip he opted to take instead of the glitz and glamor of New York on draft day. He says...
Banner Report: The Offensive Line
You may remember back in 2010 (you know the last time there was a complete overhaul in Berea) we wanted to give incoming President Mike Holmgren a hand evaluating the roster. We are nothing if not equal opportunity. The Browns have a completely new group in charge this year. Joe Banner, Mike Lombardi, Rob Chudzinski, Norv Turner and Ray Horton take over a 5-11 team. They have plenty...
While We’re Waiting…Senior Bowl targets, Francisco Lindor, Colt’s raise
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
“Over the past two weeks or so, several draft-related websites have made note of players who have confirmed that someone affiliated with a certain team has met with team...
Browns' Cribbs added to Pro Bowl roster
Cleveland Browns kick returner Joshua Cribbs was named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, the NFL announced Monday. Cribbs replaces the Baltimore Ravens' Jacoby Jones. It is Cribbs' third career Pro Bowl selection. He finished fourth in the league in kickoff return average (27.4 yards) and sixth in punt return average (12.0). He also had nine special teams tackles. Cribbs also...
Joe Thomas named a finalist for NFL’s Man of the Year award
Cleveland’s Pro-Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas has not missed a snap in his six year NFL career. That is an amazing achievement. On Sunday, he added another achievement to his resume- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist-
“Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2012 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the NFL announced today...
Payton Award finalists: Fitzgerald, Thomas, Witten
Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals, Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns and Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys are finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
The award will be presented in New Orleans, when The Associated Press announces the winners of its annual NFL honors, including Most Valuable Player, in a two-hour prime-time special on Super Bowl eve...
Luke Joeckel's draft declaration could unseat Geno Smith as the top pick in April's draft
Last week Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel declared that he will be eligible for the NFL draft. The news was largely overlooked amidst the more immediate playoff news items and story lines, but his eligibility will have a large impact at the top end of the draft order in April.
While the draft is always of great interest to me, I'm no expert of prospects, especially...
Luke Joeckel's draft declaration could unseat Geno Smith as the top pick in April's draft
Last week Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel declared that he will be eligible for the NFL draft. The news was largely overlooked amidst the more immediate playoff news items and story lines, but his eligibility will have a large impact at the top end of the draft order in April.
While the draft is always of great interest to me, I'm no expert of prospects, especially...
Joe Thomas and Phil Dawson named to AP All-Pro Second Team
For the first time since 2009, the Browns have had two players voted to the Associated Press All-Pro Team. Kicker Phil Dawson joins tackle Joe Thomas as the Browns representatives on the 2012 AP All-Pro Team.
Joe Thomas was selected to his fifth straight All-Pro team (just two votes shy of his fourth consecutive First Team selection) and this marks Dawson’s second time on the...
Dawson, Thomas Make Pro Bowl
Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is making his sixth consecutive trip to Hawaii while teammate and kicker Phil Dawson will make his first.
Phil Dawson, Joe Thomas named to Pro Bowl
Reggie Hodges' push to get Phil Dawson into his first Pro Bowl paid off.
Dawson was named to his first Pro Bowl, which will be played on Sunday Jan. 27 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dawson finished second to Sebastian Janikowski in the fan voting, which counted as one third of the total vote. The other two-thirds were made up of votes from players and coaches in the NFL.
I was happy that...
NFL News: Joe Thomas and Phil Dawson named to the 2013 Pro Bowl
Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson and offensive tackle Joe Thomas have been named to the 2013 AFC Pro Bowl squad, the league announced today.
In addition, Joshua Cribbs was selected as a first alternative as both a kick return specialist and as a special teamer, D’Qwell Jackson was named a first alternate at inside linebacker and Alex Mack was named a first alternate at center...
Game 13 : Browns vs. Chiefs open thread
The Browns possess their first winning streak of the year heading into Sunday’s matchup vs. Kansas City. Cleveland has won two in a row, and four out of their last six.
The Brownies are 6.5 point favorites against the 2-12 Chiefs. The Chiefs have been the NFL’s worst team, but played their best game in a 27-21 win last week over Carolina.Several former Browns have prominent...
The Shurmurball Advantage
Forget about what Joe Thomas set off with Peyton Hillis this week. The real bulletin board material for the Kansas City Chiefs is right here:
Consecutive wins against severely handicapped or unimaginably horrible football teams have people saying some crazy things about the Browns, but if they can’t pull off the win today as seven-point favorites against the team with the worst...
Crennel told players not to respond to Joe Thomas comments
ESPN Cleveland’s Chris Fedor is reporting that in a team meeting this week, Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel specifically instructed players not to respond to comments made by Browns all-pro Joe Thomas.
Thomas described Chief’s running back Peyton Hillis’ time in Cleveland as “toxic”.
Hours after the meeting, Hillis went to the Kansas City media and fired back at Thomas’...
Browns RB Trent Richardson's Toughness Has Earned Him His Teammates' Respect
Not to be lost in Browns OLT Joe Thomas recent criticism of ex-teammate Peyton Hillis was Thomas praise for rookie RB Trent Richardson. Thomas, who has never missed an NFL snap, expressed his appreciation for Richardson dealing with injuries. The way Pro Football Weekly hears it, Richardsons toughness has his teammates respect. Source: Pro Football Weekly Attached Thumbnails
Chiefs vs. Browns Reader Survey
It’s a good thing I won’t be doing the pre-game television production for this game.
Peyton Hillis (cannon sound effects.) Joe Thomas (fireworks noises.) Pat Shurmur (kazoo.) Romeo Crennel (sad trombone.)
It’s the Chiefs and the Browns! Only on CBS!
That’s just for the national audience. I know Browns fans are amped for this game. The Browns are coming off two wins in a row...
Peyton Hillis Calls Joe Thomas a ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,’ Tells Him to ‘Get Over it’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Peyton Hillis lashed back at former teammate Joe Thomas on Thursday, comparing the Browns’ offensive tackle to a “crazy ex-girlfriend” after he made disparaging comments about the Kansas City Chiefs running back.
Thomas told reporters in Cleveland on Wednesday that Hillis didn’t always play hard during his time with the Browns. He also accused Hillis...
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