Without Eric Mangini around, Browns finally bring in a Matthews – BDD with Steve King
There’s a lot to like about the Browns’ signing of rookie free-agent center Mike Matthews of Texas A&M as they get set to begin their…
We give immediate Draft Grades an F-minus
A lot of people in the media like to grade the NFL Draft right after it’s conducted. Not me. It’s about as useless as a…
Like it or not, Mel, analytics are here to stay
I read a great story last week on si.com, Sports Illustrated’s website, on Gil Brandt, who served as the vice president of player personnel for…
Mingo’s past is affecting his future
That the Browns have decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo’s contract for 2017 is hardly a surprise. …
My board still has the quarterbacks at the top
This new Browns regime stayed true to its board in the NFL Draft over the weekend. It followed its blueprint completely, using a lot of…
I’ll give the Browns A grade, but not for what you think
The 2016 NFL Draft is over. Now comes the hard part, and that is to take all these pieces parts – 14 of them, to…
Just names? Or name players someday?
Seth DeValve, tight end, Princeton, taken in the fourth round, at No. 138 overall. Jordan Payton, wide receiver, UCLA, taken in the fifth round, at…
At safety, eighth will have to do
Safety first. OK, maybe not first. But how about eighth? Safety eighth? That doesn’t have a great ring to it, but it’s how the Browns…
The new prototypical Browns player
There’s a definitely pattern developing here for the Browns in this NFL Draft. The Browns are picking fast guys, those who can run past opponents….
Browns also need to rush to the table with picks
The third and final day of the NFL Draft started on both great and not-so-great notes. The great part is listed first, because it happened…