http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/davone_bess/72316 Recent articles about Davone Bess en-us Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal wrote a detailed article on the state of the Cleveland Browns wide receiver corps on Monday. Although the piece was mostly about the value of recently acquired Davone Bess, it also featured this stand-out quote from quarterback Brandon Weeden on fellow second-year Travis Benjamin: “Travis had at least as many catches if not more than anybody in camp,” Weeden said. “His route running is phenomenal, probably because he’s so fast. Guys have to honor him running by them. He’s been getting in and out of breaks so well. Whether it’s in-breaking routes or out-breaking routes, he’s really found a knack of getting separation and giving me a chance to complete some balls. He’s had a lot of catches this camp. He’s stuck out.” Benjamin, a speedy 23-year-old, was the team’s 4th-round draft pick out of Miami last season. With the loss of returner Josh Cribbs, Benjamin figures to be even more involved on special teams this year — along with the offense as well. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:20:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brandon_weeden_on_travis_benjamin_hes_stuck_out/13819511 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brandon_weeden_on_travis_benjamin_hes_stuck_out/13819511 Brandon Weeden on Travis Benjamin: “He’s stuck out” http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/brandon_weeden_on_travis_benjamin_hes_stuck_out/13819511 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Davone Bess is the oldest wide receiver on the Cleveland Browns, but he isn't showing his age at minicamp. Bess, 27, has been the most consistent pass catcher throughout the three-day camp. He was acquired from the Miami Dolphins in an April 26 trade to bolster Cleveland's inexperienced receiving corps. Greg Little and Josh Gordon are the Browns' top wideouts, but Bess is seeing plenty of time in three-receiver sets while lining up in the slot. Cleveland also signed former Bills wide receiver David Nelson as it collects talent for the up-tempo scheme being implemented by new coach Rob Chudzinski and offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:11:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bess_boosts_browns_receiver_group_at_minicamp/13777340 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bess_boosts_browns_receiver_group_at_minicamp/13777340 Bess boosts Browns receiver group at minicamp http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bess_boosts_browns_receiver_group_at_minicamp/13777340 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e58d32bd0c541a35b40f30778cea2996316b8ec0/mini/6751402.jpg Hello Dolphin Shout and Miami Dolphin Fans Everywhere. First off, may I suggest a standing ovation (if you are alone at this moment) or a golf clap (if surrounded by folks of curiosity) in honor of our beloved overachieving 2008 undrafted free agent Davone Bess. Bess was traded to the Cleveland Browns for a fourth round pick during the 2013 draft. Davone is a class act football player on and off the field as well as an asset to the community of Miami! May we all wish him a farewell and good luck in his future endeavors beyond week one of the 2013 football season. Here's Bess: "My initial reaction was it was bittersweet, obviously being down here in Miami since my rookie year, having developed a relationship with the organization, the fans and kind of embracing my opportunity was something special here" Bess had become one of the league's premier slot receivers in his five professional years, however as a 27 year old one-dimension... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:28:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/miami_dolphins_2013_receiver_outlook/13750943 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/miami_dolphins_2013_receiver_outlook/13750943 Miami Dolphins 2013 Receiver Outlook http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/miami_dolphins_2013_receiver_outlook/13750943 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/71fd8e934e34bc0e745e0f92482b6cafc8148814/mini/New_York_Jets_899c.jpg The Browns have not had a productive offense since 2007. And if you’re like me, over the last five years you’ve probably watched the likes of New England, Green Bay, and New Orleans and wondered how it was possible that Brady, Rodgers, and Brees were playing the same sport that us Cleveland fans watched every Sunday. In 2011 Drew Brees threw for 46 touchdowns while the entire Browns offense scored just 20. Yikes. 2012 was a little better. Last year Brees threw just five more TD’s (43) than the Browns offense scored (38). Signs of improvement for sure, but still a long way to go. This offseason Banner and Lombardi put their emphasis on arming new Browns’ defensive coordinator Ray Horton with as many weapons as possible, but the offensive personnel remains largely unchanged. With Ben Watson being the only key departure leaving via free agency the hope was the Browns would land a new starting tight end, one that could be a reliable safety net for the inexperienced Brandon Weeden. But t... Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/new_receivers_bess_and_nelson_bring_experience_reliability_to_the_slot/13596836 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/new_receivers_bess_and_nelson_bring_experience_reliability_to_the_slot/13596836 New receivers Bess and Nelson bring experience, reliability to the slot http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/new_receivers_bess_and_nelson_bring_experience_reliability_to_the_slot/13596836 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/c/cc1298e9e93be314e08fb15f5c6fe49c940c179c/mini/fc.jpg Wide receiver Davone Bess told the Cleveland Plain-Dealer that he’s thankful  that the Dolphins traded him to the Browns. “My initial reaction was it was bittersweet, obviously being down here in Miami since my rookie year, having developed a relationship with the organization, the fans and kind of embracing my opportunity was something special here,” said Bess. “But all good things, they say, must come to an end. To jump ship to Cleveland was a great opportunity, a great stepping stone for myself in my career. So personally it was a great move for me. I’m thankful for the future and I’m looking forward to being a Brown.” Bess had a lot of success in Miami, but it seemed like he fell out of favor with the new Dolphins coaching staff in 2012 and didn’t have the same impact that he had in prior years.   Need NFL Tickets? Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:49:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/davone_bess_is_thankful_the_dolphins_traded_him_to_the_browns/13516784 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/davone_bess_is_thankful_the_dolphins_traded_him_to_the_browns/13516784 Davone Bess is thankful the Dolphins traded him to the Browns http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/davone_bess_is_thankful_the_dolphins_traded_him_to_the_browns/13516784 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/9/69ee79c61fe1d8e70abaa997ad1fdbbaa7be5bd2/mini/New_York_Jets_a5bb.jpg Sometimes, the best moves are the ones that arent planned. The trade to acquire veteran wide receiver Davone Bess might have been one of the best moves the Browns made over the three days of the NFL Draft. Even though he has played five NFL seasons, the Browns count him as part of the draft process. We view Bess as part of the draft and we were fortunate being able to trade back a couple spots to acquire him, keep the same number of picks and then as you know we were able to take those picks and trade them for future picks, CEO Joe Banner said after the draft concluded. The philosophy really is to treat everything we have, whether its a draft pick, an undrafted free agent, cap space, whatever it is as an asset and try to maximize the value we can get for it. We took our fourth round pick for example, traded back to pay for part of Bess and then traded that for a future third round pick, he said. We feel like, for a fourth round pick thats about as much value as you can possibly hope to get. Hes a good player, Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:52:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_make_good_move_acquiring_bess/13513379 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_make_good_move_acquiring_bess/13513379 Browns make good move acquiring Bess http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/browns_make_good_move_acquiring_bess/13513379 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/71fd8e934e34bc0e745e0f92482b6cafc8148814/mini/New_York_Jets_899c.jpg Texas A&M fans know the connection Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill had with Ryan Swope. Swope was Tannehill’s escape value at A&M, because when everyone else was covered, Swope was open. So it’s no wonder why as the 2013 NFL draft closed in that many draft analysts mocked Tannehill to the Dolphins. The drum beat became even louder when the Dolphins traded away Davone Bess to the Cleveland Browns, but when the Dolphins had their best shot to draft Swope at 166 in the fifth-round... Read more Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:40:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dolphins_pass_on_ryan_swope_for_a_kicker/13505525 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dolphins_pass_on_ryan_swope_for_a_kicker/13505525 Dolphins pass on Ryan Swope for a kicker? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_pass_on_ryan_swope_for_a_kicker/13505525 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f45b204879a816eebb8e189cfd3fd386029cec56/mini/6604766.jpg The Miami Dolphins have traded Davone Bess to the Cleveland Browns, according to Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel. The trade was essentially the Dolphins swapping fourth (pick 14) and fifth (13) round pick for the Browns fourth (7) and fifth rounders (6). Bess was on the way out so Miami obviously was just trying to get something for him. They are also saving a lot of money. Bess' contract this year was worth $2.67 million, so the Dolphins now have more cap room. Bess would have been the fourth receiver on Miami's depth chart. It will be interesting to see what the Dolphins do in the draft. Will they get a slot receiver to replace Bess, or are they happy with where they are now? What do you guys think about this? Thanks for stopping by. Email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. I'm also on twitter @PaulDSmythe.http://www.dolphinshout.com Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:57:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_miami_dolphins_trade_davone_bess/13494055 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_miami_dolphins_trade_davone_bess/13494055 Browns acquire Bess in trade http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_miami_dolphins_trade_davone_bess/13494055 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/9/69ee79c61fe1d8e70abaa997ad1fdbbaa7be5bd2/mini/New_York_Jets_a5bb.jpg It was reported earlier this week that the Browns are working on trading for Dolphins wide receiver Devone Bess. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, both sides are still trying to work everything out. Browns & Dolphins haggling over mid-round picks for Davone Bess. Deadline? 7 pm. Bess needs to be at airport for last flight for physical — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2013 I’m not sure if it’s worth it for the Browns to trade for Bess. They might be better off using a mid round pick on a receiver in the draft.     Need NFL Tickets? The post Report: Browns, Dolphins “haggling” over Devone Bess trade appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:45:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_browns_dolphins_haggling_over_devone_bess_trade/13493245 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_browns_dolphins_haggling_over_devone_bess_trade/13493245 Report: Browns, Dolphins “haggling” over Devone Bess trade http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_browns_dolphins_haggling_over_devone_bess_trade/13493245 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/c/cc1298e9e93be314e08fb15f5c6fe49c940c179c/mini/fc.jpg With the NFL Draft only hours away, the Miami Dolphins are actively shopping wide receiver Davone Bess, according to Jeff Darlington of NFL.com. The Dolphins have been discussing the idea of trading Bess for the past month, but they have only recently been actively shopping the wide out. Miami is said to have begun searching for suitors, and there are reportedly several teams interested in Bess. Sean Jensen of The Chicago Sun-Times reported yesterday that the Cleveland Browns are “seriously considering” a trade for Bess. He adds that there are “several teams in the mix” for the wide receiver. #Browns seriously considering a trade for Dolphins WR Davone Bess, according to a league source. Several teams in the mix. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) April 24, 2013 Miami is said to be seeking a mid-round pick for Bess. Among the team’s they’ve reached out to in order to gauge interest in the receiver are the Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and New Yo Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_rumors_cleveland_seriously_considering_dolphins_bess/13479799 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_rumors_cleveland_seriously_considering_dolphins_bess/13479799 Browns rumors: Cleveland ‘seriously considering’ Dolphins’ Bess http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/browns_rumors_cleveland_seriously_considering_dolphins_bess/13479799 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/9/69ee79c61fe1d8e70abaa997ad1fdbbaa7be5bd2/mini/New_York_Jets_a5bb.jpg Hard working, classy, reliable...all traits associated with Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess. The undrafted free agent wide receiver from Hawii is rumored to be on his way out from Miami. Davone Bess a fan favorite had been rumored all summer to be a possible trade target and as the draft approaches us tomorrow nigh it appears it might now be a reality. Below are a couple of tweets on the situation Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington1h I'd caution that the situation is very fluid, but I don't currently believe Dolphins will trade Bess until after they've made first-rd pick. Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington1h Yes, the Dolphins have begun actively shopping Davone Bess. And yes, it's part of an offseason plan they've debated for more than a month. Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline2h Sources tell me 99.9% receiver Davone Bess from Miami to Cleveland Browns for mid round picks. Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley2h Davone Bess is indeed on the trade blo... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:19:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/davone_bess_most_likely_on_his_way_out_of_miami/13477873 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/davone_bess_most_likely_on_his_way_out_of_miami/13477873 Davone Bess most likely on his way out of Miami http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/davone_bess_most_likely_on_his_way_out_of_miami/13477873 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/c/7ca3db1c53ba134c9c7c46a43f66bcf42327c402/mini/6824638.jpg This one is a little surprising. The Miami Dolphins are apparently shopping Davone Bess, and according to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times the Browns are "seriously considering" trading for him. After the additions of Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson, Bess was moved to fourth on the depth chart. He is scheduled to make $2.5 million this year, and it wouldn't make too much sense to pay your fourth best receiver that kind of money. I am hoping that the Dolphins are able to make the trade and get a pick (or two) in return for Bess. I like Bess, but his contract is up after this year and he isn't expected to re-sign with Miami. This way we get some draft pick in return for a receiver who we won't use all that much. This has been a busy day for the Dolphins. Let's see if anything happens tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by. Email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. I'm also on twitter @PaulDSmythe.http://www.dolphinshout.com Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:06:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_davone_bess_on_the_trade_block/13476988 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_davone_bess_on_the_trade_block/13476988 Davone Bess on the trade block? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_davone_bess_on_the_trade_block/13476988 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b9bf77d059139b8063bd83be0a74259b92016445/mini/db.jpg According to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cleveland Browns are thinking about trading for Dolphins wide receiver Devone Bess. #Browns seriously considering a trade for Dolphins WR Davone Bess, according to a league source. Several teams in the mix. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) April 24, 2013 #Browns obviously have glaring need at receiver and #Dolphins are in pretty solid shape. Davone Bess had 61 catches for 778 yards in 2012. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) April 24, 2013 WR Davone Bess is a solid player but let’s not get crazy; I’m hearing mid-round picks being discussed. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) April 24, 2013 Bess is a solid receiver.  He would be the Browns’ best player at that position right now if they end up acquiring him.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Report: Browns thinking about trading for Devone Bess appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:38:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_browns_thinking_about_trading_for_devone_bess/13476970 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_browns_thinking_about_trading_for_devone_bess/13476970 Report: Browns thinking about trading for Devone Bess http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_browns_thinking_about_trading_for_devone_bess/13476970 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e58d32bd0c541a35b40f30778cea2996316b8ec0/mini/6751402.jpg