Browns expansion draft yields single big name and broad gamble
The Browns named 37 players in the expansion draft aiming to field a team in Year One. Only Langham, a former first pick, stood out as a high salary asset. the rest were low-cost bets. The plan focused on lining up offensive linemen and finding mobility, with few expected to stay beyond next year. Todd Stumpf.
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Browns Bring Langham Home In Final Expansion Pick
In Canton at Memorial Civic Center the Browns made a homeward move by selecting Antonio Langham with the final expansion pick. Langham, the ex Browns first rounder, returns amid fan excitement while Detroit center Jim Pyne was the first selection. Browns peers, including Dwight Clark and Carmen Policy, explained Langham’s renegotiated $3.24 million deal and his back to Cleveland appeal.
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Browns chase cover corners and layered defense in draft
The Browns drafted mostly young players from strong teams as they pursue a cover corner and active linebackers. They selected 11 picks from Miami Cincinnati Seattle Carolina Tennessee Indianapolis and San Francisco, aiming for athletic depth and long term growth with plans for free agency.
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Late pins lift King over Elyria
King high school wrestlers won four matches by pins to edge Elyria 38 37 in a non conference dual Blaine Felton Mark Maagsen and Derek Richards all pinned their opponents while other bouts featured decisively close outcomes in a tense regional dual atmosphere
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Browns Draft Capsules Highlight 1999 Expansion Picks
Capsules list Cleveland Browns expansion selections with player names positions and prior team history. Entries track college, height, weight, years, and notable NFL experience including Pro Bowl links and key game performances. Major names include Pyne Genter Harvin McCormage Scott Rehberg Damon Gibson Steve Gordon Tarek Saleh Jeff Buckley Jason Kyle Rod Manuel Lenoy Jones Tim McTver Elijah Alexander Pete Swanson Gerome Williams Marlon Forbes Justin Armour Paul Wiggins Duane Butler Fred Brock Kory Blackwell Kevin Devine Ray Jackson Jim Bundren Ben Davil Michael Blair Antonio Anderson Orlando Bobo James Williams Scott Milanovich Eric Stokes Ronald Moore Clarence Williams Freddie Solomon Brandon Sanders Mike Thompson Jerais McPhail Antonio Langham.
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Time Out for Bob Walsh 500th Victory Celebration
A party honoring Vermilion basketball coach Bob Walsh's 500 career wins is set for Sunday March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lorain Party Center. Tickets cost 15 dollars and are available at Elyria High Vermilion High Nord Jr High and Kohlmyer Sports. For details call Mike Walsh at 3856188 or Chris Piedmonte at 28240.
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