The Cleveland Browns just finished up a 10-6 season and barely missed the playoffs. But for the once struggling Browns, that wasn't nearly enough, so they decided to fix, re-sign, or add to, any position they wanted to this off-season. So, just what have they done to this point, well... Re-signed Derek Anderson and Jamal Lewis These moves are great because if these two players left, they would be put right back into the position they were in a year ago, minus Charlie Frye. Anderson gives you the gunslinger who can hit almost any player on the feild. Lewis almost stole the yards in a season record a few years ago, but since then he was tossed off the map. Last season, he came back with a vengeance. He ran over or past anybody that wanted to take him down, piling up 1,304 yards and nine TDs. Traded for Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams Rogers and Williams had a combined 14 sacks last season, which could help bolster the Browns defensive front. Rogers is a run stuffer, plus, it's ...
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Outline of Browns-Related Moves
dawgsbynature.com 3/1/2008 — Sometimes, simplicity rules. Here is a quick recap of everything that's happened with the Browns recently, some of which you may have missed (I will try to update and refer to this list in future posts): PLAYERS RE-SIGNED QB Derek Anderson ...
Rogers to Cleveland, not Cincinnati, for Bodden
footballoutsiders.com 3/3/2008 — Surprise! Because of some sort of salary cap regulation (if someone can explain it, that would be great) the league did not allow the trade of Shaun Rogers to Cincinnati for two draft picks. Instead, the Lions have traded Rogers to Cleveland for ...
Browns Waste Money on Free Agents, but Still Won't Make Playoffs Next Year
juicedsportsblog.com 3/3/2008 — Browns go 10-6, Cleveland goes crazy. Their one win over a winning team was a 3 pointer over the Seahawks. Derek Anderson throws 19 interceptions. Brady Quinn wants to start this year. Their win margin last year was 20, second lowest for a team with 10+ wins. Dante Stallworth and Shaun Rogers won't fix this team. Against a schedule of 9 winning teams, they are doomed.
Browns’ free agency plans finished?
waitingfornextyear.com 3/3/2008 — With as big of a splash as the Browns have made over the past few days, WaitingForNextYear doesn't think they're done just yet.
Browns QB Quinn says he wants to start (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 3/2/2008
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn expects to compete for the starting job despite Derek Anderson's $24 million, three-year contract. "My whole goal is preparing myself and getting ready to try to take over the starting job and lead this team," Quinn said ...