Browns eye 1 15 finish and Flutie draft buzz
Continued losing could help the Browns secure a higher pick in the next draft. While 0-8 Houston and 0-8 Buffalo loom, Cleveland can still aim for 1-15. Pittsburgh tackle Bill Fralic tops the potential draft stars, but Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie emerges as a dynamic, undersized candidate whose future in the NFL is debated by coaches and scouts.
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Cleveland Browns
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Houston Oilers
Houston
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Bill Fralic
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NFL
Boston College
Doug Flutie
BYU
Jim McMahon
Berry returns to pro football as Patriots coach
Ray Berry arrives at Sullivan Stadium as the New England Patriots new head coach, saying the time is right and he is where he is supposed to be. He reflects on a three year gap from the game, his family, and his growing interest in business and life outside football. He attends a summer game to watch Doug Flutie, praising the quarterback’s electric play and potential fit in future schemes.
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Boston Globe
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Berry
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Nixon
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Wellesley Company
Sugarbush Valley
Les Stecker
Minnesota Vikings
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Patriots
Miami Dolphins
Steve Nelson
Babby
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Charles Kimbrell
Fran Tarkenton
Browns
BC Temple
Boston College
Jack Bicknell
Jack
Media delivers burying of Browns coaches and managers
A Chronicle-Telegram analysis recalls the career swings of Browns coaches Sam Rutigliano, Marty Schottenheimer, Blanton Collier, Nick Skorich and Forrest Gregg. It reflects on the media role in praising and burying leaders, the personal toll on families, and the emotional scene at Rutigliano’s dismissal following the Cincinnati loss.
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Times
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Forrest
Sam
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Marty Schotfenheimer
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