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Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:38 pm EDT

Haggans visits Cleveland

By Joe Zedalis

Clark Haggans

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Linebacker Clark Haggans, a mainstay pass rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers the past four seasons, is the latest free agent to visit the Cleveland Browns.

Haggans checked in on Tuesday and was to meet with team officials and coaches on Wednesday. The Browns are looking for a pass-rush complement to Kamerion Wimbley.

Haggans has spent his entire seven NFL seasons in Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense. As a starter the past four seasons, Haggans posted 25 sacks. He also had 6½ as a situational rusher in 2002. Overall, Haggans had 32½ sacks for the Steelers.

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  1. john s
    1. Posted by john s Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    I think The Pittsburgh Steelers, should keep Haggans, for a nother year! Because he is a great player, he will go down for Best Player, of the year.
  2. Crusader
    2. Posted by Crusader Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    Wow, the Browns are really going to be having a great defense if they keep getting great defensive linemen... Packers-Browns XLIII
  3. Pokey
    3. Posted by Pokey Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Good pick up. yall better watch these browns next year. i'm just happy that my bears don't play them next year........
  4. mikegspot2020
    4. Posted by mikegspot2020 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    I hate to see a sqeeler come to my beloved Browns. But if it means championship, I could learn to love the acquisition.
  5. lunchbox
    5. Posted by lunchbox Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    haggans was a bum in pittsburgh last year couldnt get pressure all season long you brownies can have him. and as for a championship you guys are still crazy anderson isnt the answer nor is brady quinn who will start the last 5 to 6 games of the season once you have locked up last in the division again. steelers will take the division once again this year.
  6. Nagy
    6. Posted by Nagy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    he's not here yet, it's just a visit
  7. Baab
    7. Posted by Baab Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    First the need at DL filled with space-eaters. Now interest in a legit rush LB that will be free to rush the passer. If the defense is not better in '08, someone needs to be fired.
  8. clevelandhatersrgay
    8. Posted by clevelandhatersrgay Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    luchbox is a loser!
  9. riggedleague
    9. Posted by riggedleague Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 pm EDT

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    Cleveland fans sure are getting ahead of themselves for next season. Lots of money being spent, but I think the most likely scenario is that Kellen Winslow and Brady Quinn become locker room cancers like Chad Johnson in Cincy and the Browns end up with a normal (for them), mediocre season. 7-9 sounds about right. Enjoy!
  10. Jordan
    10. Posted by Jordan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:55 pm EDT

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    the browns now have a chance at winning the division. the defense has improved a lot this offseason with the same offense returning. look out steelers!
  11. Cody S
    11. Posted by Cody S Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    Last again, lunchbox? That would imply that we finished last in 07, guess they are as dumb as they say over in Stinktown.
  12. Cody S
    12. Posted by Cody S Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    Hey rigged, dont confuse Cleveland with the jailhouse precinct that is the Bengals locker room. Who Dey gonna arrest next?
  13. creyes1014
    13. Posted by creyes1014 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    as a steeler fan i enjoy the offseason when the browns fans think they have a chance of winning the division or even beating the steelers. we all know who owns that division save your time and effort for the cavaliers and indians.
  14. riggedleague
    14. Posted by riggedleague Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 pm EDT

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    Fair enough, Cody, but I still say there are a few guys who are likely to cause issues in the Browns locker room. The Bungles truly are the new Raiders - maybe just younger.
  15. Heed
    15. Posted by Heed Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    Did a Cleveland Brown fan just refer to a Steeler player as a sqeeler. Pretty funny!!! Want to hear something else funny. The Steelers have 5 superbowl victories and have beaten the Browns 8 straight times. HAHAHAHAHAHA Thats Fn Hilarious!!!!!!!!
  16. pumpsen
    16. Posted by pumpsen Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Why not get um? Steelers lose another player! I love it!
  17. pumpsen
    17. Posted by pumpsen Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Steeler fans are losers. Who cares about your 5 superbowl rings. The Browns already had 5 championships.
  18. james-ontiveros@...
    18. Posted by james-ontiveros@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Who cares about 5 superbowl rings? The Browns do ...........Here we go Steelers he we go!
  19. riggedleague
    19. Posted by riggedleague Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 pm EDT

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    when there were fish with feet wearing leather helmets
  20. Mike D
    20. Posted by Mike D Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    I'm a Browns fan, and I'm pretty optimistic about our chances to have a good year. But as much as I hate to, I gotta agree with Lunchbox -- DGay is going to lockup another division crown for Pittsburgh. Most of Big Ben's face is still sitting in the grill of some Cadillac, but at least he can throw a sideline pass and isn't afraid to take a shot in the pocket. The Steelers have a mutant for a quarterback, but we have a 6'6" vagina. They win that one.
  21. james-ontiveros@...
    21. Posted by james-ontiveros@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Who cares about 5 superbowl rings?...Classic example of a dumb, ignorant, and stupid Browns fan.
  22. JD
    22. Posted by JD Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    As a Steelers fan, you can have Haggans. He is very overrated, and is washed up. He did nothing last year, besides we have two great young linebackers waiting in the wings. That is why we did not bother to resign Haggans. Good lucks Brownies, your pathetic team needs it.
  23. Christ's Crippler
    23. Posted by Christ's Crippler Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:12 pm EDT

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    the browns will still stink. derek andersonis a one year wonder and quinn has done NOTHING yet.. whens the last time the browns beat the steelers. case closed
  24. Wiseguy
    24. Posted by Wiseguy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    Woodley Haggans
    Cleveland still sux

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