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Cleveland Browns: How Do You Spell 0-16?

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by A.L. Benz in NFL
In my Week One article following the loss to the Vikings, I attached a simple poll: "Do you think the Browns will improve upon last year's 4-12 record?" Over 100 votes later, the results weighed toward a resounding yes with some 73 percent. Only 12 percent chose no, with even the toungue-in-cheek choice of "Does it really matter?" garnering a higher 16 percent. I wonder how the people feel after this week's ...

Cleveland Browns: The Same Old Joke

Posted: 14th September 2009 by A.L. Benz in NFL
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Things were supposed to be different this year for the Browns with the addition of Eric Mangini. The former Jet coach instilled a strict philosophy of discipline and accountability, a far cry from the sheltered summer camp feel of ousted Romeo Crennel. Fluff practices and special player treatment were replaced with tough-hitting scrimmages that included lap punishments for any miscues. A team-oriented philosophy was ...

Cleveland Browns: The Same Old Joke

Posted: 14th September 2009 by A.L. Benz in NFL
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Things were supposed to be different this year for the Browns with the addition of Eric Mangini. The former Jet coach instilled a strict philosophy of discipline and accountability, a far cry from the sheltered summer camp feel of ousted Romeo Crennel. Fluff practices and special player treatment were replaced with tough-hitting scrimmages that included lap punishments for any miscues. A team-oriented philosophy was ...