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Roll tape: GM Savage says Browns did not quit
Roll tape: GM Savage says Browns did not quit
With the incessant talk of quitting surrounding the Cleveland Browns this week, general manager Phil Savage chimed in on the issue Thursday.
Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers Swiftly, But Not Very Politely (UPDATE) [Duan!]
Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers Swiftly, But Not Very Politely (UPDATE) [Duan!]
deadspin.com — As a person who gets tons of nasty email, I know it's tough to always show restraint... and resist the urge to stick up for yourself. This practice is frowned upon, and not healthy, because, well, those emails could potentially come back to bite you in ... (more) Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers ...
More Browns believe team quit against Broncos
More Browns believe team quit against Broncos
sports.espn.go.com — With an extended weekend off to think about their fortunes, there are players within the Browns' locker... room who believe some "quit" on the team during last week's loss to the Broncos. (more) More Browns believe team quit against Broncos
Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers Swiftly, But Not Very Politely [Duan!]
Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers Swiftly, But Not Very Politely [Duan!]
deadspin.com — As a person who gets tons of nasty email, I know it's tough to always show restraint... and resist the urge to stick up for yourself. This practice is frowned upon, and not healthy, because, well, those emails could potentially come back to bite you in ... (more) Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers ...
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GM Savage Says Browns Aren’t Quitters
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — GM Savage Says Browns Aren’t Quitters From James Walker of ESPN.com : CLEVELAND — Amid accusations from some players that the Cleveland Browns “quit” during their loss to the Denver Broncos , general manager Phil Savage weighed in on the matter Thursday. In his weekly interview on Cleveland radio station WTAM, Savage said he doesn’t believe the sentiment shared by running back Jamal Lewis and receiver Josh Cribbs from last Thursday’s 34-30 loss to Denver. The Browns blew a 13-point lead in the second half by giving up 21 fourth-quarter points. ...

Morning Wood With Raider Chick
F Juice.com — ... is done…again.  In ocnclusion, we’d like to state that the Browns are NOT quitters, they’re losers.  ...

Morning take: Ocho Cinco vs. Asante
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage chimed in Thursday on the topic of his team quitting in a recent loss to the Denver Broncos. Savage characterized it instead as a lack of focus down the stretch, not a lack of effort. ...

Fix It
The Goose's Roost — ... say otherwise, but even the 0-8s in the league haven't heard accusations like that. Romeo Crennel has been awful, and Will Leitch and Buzz Bissinger just may have killed their best player. ...

STFU, Braylon Edwards!
The Kardiac Kid — ... failures of the 2008 Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. But now he's back.] Check out my last post. March 4, 2008. The Browns looked like contenders. Mostly because they hadn't played any games. The 2008 Cleveland Browns have rivaled only the 1815 French Army in their ineptitude and utter failure. The year has been marked with a series of injuries, call-outs, and embarassing ...

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sports.espn.go.com 11/20/2008 — Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage sent an e-mail containing an expletive in response to a disparaging message he received from a fan during the team's Monday night game against Buffalo, coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Thursday.
SOURCE: F-BOMB FROM SAVAGE OUT OF CHARACTER
profootballtalk.com 11/19/2008 — In response to Wednesday night’s report from Deadspin that Browns G.M. Phil Savage responded to an nasty e-mail from a fan by saying “f–k you” (without actually saying “f–k you”), a league insider with ...
Phil Savage Says He's Sorry For "F%&# You" Email To Fan [Phil Savage Email]
deadspin.com 11/23/2008 — Well, that didn't take long. Browns GM Phil Savage admitted he did in fact send a nasty email to a fan that was posted here last evening. According to the AP , Browns Coach Romeo Crennel was the one who confirmed: Crennel says he understands ...
Is Phil Savage Losing It?
waitingfornextyear.com 11/20/2008 — Despite all of the news and rumors circulating around the Phil Savage e-mail incident, I was purposely waiting to touch on it until it was confirmed. Well…it has been confirmed. If you’re a bit out of the loop, let me catch you up. Fan ...
Phil Savage Fired by Browns and Owner Randy Lerner
midwestsportsfans.com 12/29/2008 — It is official. The Phil Savage era of Cleveland Browns football has ended. Phil Savage has been fired by the Cleveland Browns. Randy Lerner made the decision to fire Phil Savage before today's 31-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Phil Savage Needs To Chill Out
blacksportsonline.com 11/20/2008 — Our friend A.J. Daulerio of Deadspin.com and Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com have been haggling over this report that Browns GM sent a pretty nasty reply to a fan email basically telling the fan in question to: From: Savage, Phil Subject: Re: Browns To: xxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, ...
Savage out as Browns GM
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 12/29/2008 — Read full story for latest details.
SAVAGE IS OUT IN CLEVELAND
profootballtalk.com 12/28/2008 — A league source tells us that the Browns already have parted ways with G.M. Phil Savage. The move was widely expected. It has come faster than anyone anticipated. Some reports suggested that Savage would be given a chance to stick around in a reduced ...
Will The Real Braylon Edwards Please Stand Up?Bleacher Report - NFL 11/13/2008
At this point in the Cleveland Browns' "Season of Dreams," the hot topic among fans is just what exactly the most disappointing aspect of our team is.   Some may say it was Derek Anderson's not-so-subtle attempts to make the team regret ...
Browns' Romeo Crennel says team hasn't quit on himL.A. Times - Pro Football 11/13/2008
Coach disputes claims by running back Jamal Lewis. > If he's going down, Romeo Crennel is going down fighting.
Angry Romeo Crennel: 'I'm not a quitter'Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com 11/13/2008
If he's going down, Romeo Crennel is going down fighting. Stung and personally insulted by running back Jamal Lewis' claim that some unnamed Browns quit in...
Crennel rejects idea that Browns have quitters in locker romUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 11/13/2008
If he's going down, Romeo Crennel is going down fighting. Stung and personally insulted by running back Jamal Lewis' claim that ...
Shotgun Formations Don't Kill Prevent Defenses, Prevent Defenses Do—SometimesBleacher Report - NFL 11/13/2008
"All a prevent defense does is prevent you from winning."—John Madden, broadcaster and former coach ...And so the old adage goes—but in reality, it's not quite a chip-shot field goal. Last season, nearly half of all NFL games were ...