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Browns cut ties with Mangini; Gruden a possibility

3 January 2011

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With the regular season complete, coaches on the hot seat are now receiving the news most of them dreaded to hear, with their respective team deciding to move on in a different direction going forward. The first coach to receive such news this morning was Eric Mangini, who’s officially out as the head coach in Cleveland, [...]

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McNabb okay with return to Washington

28 December 2010

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Just two weeks removed from being relegated to the bench, Donovan McNabb has expressed a desire to stay the course with the Redskins next season, if he can gain some assurance that he’ll be the team’s  starter from head coach Mike Shanahan. Despite not having much to work with aside from McNabb as of right [...]

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Retirement on the horizon for Harrison?

20 October 2010

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Since news first broke of possible changes to the way violent hits are handled by the league, there’s been no shortage of discussion, with both sides making equally valid arguments for and against it. Steeler’s linebacker James Harrison took the criticism to a new level late last night, telling Into the Night with Tony Bruno [...]

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Browns expected to give McCoy another shot

18 October 2010

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It’s not the most ideal situation, but a second chance to take the field as the starting quarterback in on the way for Cleveland’s Colt McCoy, as the two players ahead of him on the depth chart are still dealing with injuries severe enough to keep them on the bench. According to Mary Kay Cabot [...]

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Eagles get Harrison from Browns

13 October 2010

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With the trade deadline less than a week away, Philadelphia took advantage of Cleveland’s surplus at running back today, in an effort to upgrade their depth chart at the position. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Eagles have acquired Jerome Harrison from the Browns in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The compensation isn’t likely to be [...]

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Steelers send Dixon to injured reserve list

2 October 2010

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A season that began with significant promise for Pittsburgh quarterback Dennis Dixon has ended with a thud, as the Steelers have reportedly decided to place Dixon on the injured reserve list as a result of the torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news a short while ago, and indicated [...]

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Ravens roster move backfires as Jets sign Pryce

30 September 2010

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Every week, the majority of teams in the NFL make procedural moves to release minor players temporarily to have enough spots on their game day rosters to dress the players they need for a particular game. In most cases, the player(s) let go are resigned a week or two later, after the team in question [...]

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Browns increasing Cribbs role in offense

25 September 2010

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It would seem to be a no brainer on the surface, but Cleveland has made a big push this week to get their top playmaker, receiver Joshua Cribbs, more active in their offense on Sundays. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns have recognized just how exlosive Cribbs can be when he [...]

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Bengals offensive changes upset Benson

23 September 2010

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After spending much of the off-season focusing on improving their receiving corps, Cincinnati has understandably taken a similar approach in play calling thus far, preferring to attack opposing defenses via the air instead of on the ground, as they did last year. While that is certain to keep the Bengals prima donna duo at receiver in [...]

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Browns looking to trade for Kevin Kolb

22 September 2010

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Wed @ 1:56 pm – 610 WIP’s report has been confirmed by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio, who went a step further in saying that “multiple teams” have contacted the Eagles about a possible trade for Kolb. Teams likely to have been in that group include Buffalo, Arizona, Oakland, and Jacksonville. 12:58 pm – The drama surrounding [...]

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Ray Lewis: Officiating to blame for Ravens loss

19 September 2010

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Cincinnati’s victory over their rivals from Baltimore this afternoon was controversial on a number of levels, with the officials making spot judgments that gave the Bengals the advantage late in the game. Whether they were wrong in those decisions is debatable, but according to Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, they clearly influenced the outcome against his [...]

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Game Predictions – Chiefs @ Browns

18 September 2010

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While a lot of people around the league are looking for Kansas City to suffer a let down of sorts tomorrow in Cleveland after their emotional win last Monday night against San Diego, I’m not one of them. The Chiefs coaching staff undoubtedly had this contest circled on their calendars since late last season, when [...]

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