Published 2/22/2008
by Doctor Poove'
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Great news on the Browns front as Jamal Lewis re-upped for three more years of running behind Joe T, Steiny, Fat Hank, the Tuckster and HPC. Terms not disclosed, but I am sure with his desire to stay in Cleveland (and the realization that he is running behind a great O line) and Phil Savage's savvyness it is a fair deal on both parts that won't handcuff the Browns nor rub Jamal the wrong way. I am sure the deal is front-loaded as well so if the Browns need to they can cut ties after 2 years and not take a giant cap hit. Smart move, IMHO, as Lewis is the only other Brown besides THE Brown, Jim Brown, to rush for over 1,300 yards in a season. He gives the Browns the ability to close games when ahead and runs with a passion. He also opens up the passing offense for whoever is QB and the fact that he got stronger as the season went on bodes well. I'd still like to see a bit more of J. Wright and J. Harrison mixed in, a la the San Diego Chargers do with LDT, Michael Turner and Darren Sproles, but ...
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