Remembering a season to forget TOP FIVE PLAYERS
The most consistent playmaker on an inconsistent offense posted 74 receptions for 693 yards and seven total touchdowns plus 348 rushing yards while playing all 16 games for a third straight season. He kept his legs fresh after Lisfranc surgery in 2016 and finished 2015 on injured list, earning high regard despite a poor team record. He also anchored the defense, ranking second with 138 tackles, plus 3.5 sacks, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, earning team leadership status.
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Lisfranc
Joe Schobert
Myles Garrett
Bears
Nassib
Garrett
Emmanue Ogbah
Player Earns Ed Block Courage Award After Thumb Surgery
A standout lineman impressed teammates by not missing a snap after thumb surgery following the opener. He aided both run and pass blocking, earning the Ed Block Courage Award for resiliency.
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Ed Block
Browns New GM Dorsey reshapes front office
John Dorsey adds Eliot Wolf Alonzo Highsmith and three Chiefs scouts while keeping Andrew Berry. With the offseason underway five key issues face Cleveland as it plans next moves in reshaping personnel and strategy.
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John Dorsey
Eliot Wolf
Alonzo Highsmith
Chiefs
Andrew Berry
Dorsey
Browns
Browns face free agent questions with Crowell on edge
The Cleveland Browns may keep running back Isaiah Crowell, their only starter set to hit free agency in March. Crowell, 25 and durable, lacks a 1000 yard season and may seek a fresh start. The club could re sign him to keep Duke Johnson tandem, or let him test the market. Defensive tackle Jamie Meder will be a restricted free agent and is worth keeping at the right price.
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Isaiah Crowell
Browns
Crowell
Dorsey
Duke Johnson
Jamie Meder
Rookie QB struggles and year end critique highlight Bears roster mention
The rookie quarterback faced many misses and interceptions totaling twenty two, with poor protection and out of position play at free safety limiting impact. Coaches note mental and physical toughness and potential for a Year 2 jump. Jamar Taylor Corey Coleman Cody Kessler referenced.
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Cody Kessler
Kevin Hogan
Jamar Taylor
Corey Coleman
Needy and Greedy Shape Browns Free Agency Plan
The Browns expect roughly 100 million in salary cap space to pursue upgrades via free agency after the draft. Key targets include safety cornerback receiver pass rusher and tight end with emphasis on adding a veteran edge rusher beside Myles Garrett and mentor backup for David Njoku and Seth DeValve. Jabrill Peppers played out of position at free safety. Emmanuel Ogbah anchors defensive end though third down play shifts him to tackle.
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Dorsey
Browns
Jabrill Peppers
Emmanuel Ogbah
Myles Garrett
David Njoku
Seth DeValve
Browns face pivotal QB pick after costly misses
The article argues the Browns must select a franchise quarterback in the draft, with Tim Couch as a cautionary reference. It notes general manager John Dorsey has scouted top prospects but stresses the choice hinges on handling all responsibilities. USC's Sam Darnold UCLA's Josh Rosen and Wyoming's Josh Allen are the leading possibilities.
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Tim Couch
Browns
Ben Roethlisberger
Carson Wentz
Cousins
Dorsey
USC
Sam Darnold
UCLA
Josh Rosen
Wyoming
Josh Allen
One More Year? Joe Thomas weighs return for 12th season
Browns face a crucial offseason as left tackle Joe Thomas weighs whether to return. A decision affects their line and draft plans with potential options including Shon Coleman replacing Thomas or drafting a top lineman at No. 4. Thomas cites play level health and love of the game as factors.
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Joe Thomas
Thomas
Browns
Hall of Fame
Spencer Drange
Shon Coleman
the Chronicle
Givens
Righ
Browns Should Add Veteran QB to Stabilize Franchise
With Hue Jackson under pressure, Cleveland needs a ready winner to avoid forcing a rookie. Options include Kirk Cousins at about 26 million annually, Alex Smith, Tyrod Taylor, Case Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Bradford, and AJ McCarron.
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Hue Jackson
Browns
Dorsey
Kirk Cousins
Washington
Kansas City
Alex Smith
Smith
Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes
NFL
Kizer
Buffalo
Tyrod Taylor
Minnesota
Case Keenum
Teddy Bridgewater
Sam Bradford
Bengals
AJ McCarron
McCarron
Jackson
By the Numbers Browns Season Recap Highlights
Key Browns stats show a brutal 2017 season with worst league marks in points per game and third down conversion, plus Myles Garrett sacks and DeShone Kizers rushing yards leading rookies. Josh Gordon stretched plays late while Duke Johnson averaged strong offensive touches. Browns defense set records for pass rating allowed and run defense climb.
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Duke Johnson
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