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Fri May 22, 2009 7:30 am EDT

Kicker Dawson another unhappy camper in Cleveland

By Joe Zedalis

Josh Cribbs is not the only unhappy camper at Cleveland Browns' camp this week. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, 11th-year kicker Phil Dawson(notes) was a no-show at Browns voluntary minicamp this week in what could be a statement about wanting a new contract.

Neither Dawson nor his agent Neil Cornrich could be reached for comment.

Perhaps in anticipation of Dawson's absence, the Browns signed South Dakota State rookie kicker Parker Douglass to a two-year contract on Monday. He handled the placekicking chores in practice all week.

Dawson's representatives approached the Browns about a new contract last season, sources told the Plain Dealer.

In 2005, Dawson signed a five-year, $7.1 million extension that pays him $1 million this season and next season. He's one of the most accurate kickers in league history with an 82.8% field goal percentage. In 2007, he scored a career-high 120 points, tied for second-best in team history.

Source: Cleveland Plain DealerNew Window

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  1. David H
    1. Posted by David H Fri May 22, 2009 7:54 am EDT

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    Who cares... He's just a kicker
  2. josh m
    2. Posted by josh m Fri May 22, 2009 8:04 am EDT

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    Dawson is a consistant kicker and probably should have his contrcact reviewed. If the Browns can't come to an agreement, then get rid of him.. cause like #1 ... he's just a kicker!
  3. Allyn W
    3. Posted by Allyn W Fri May 22, 2009 8:05 am EDT

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    and you're just a dumbass
  4. Randy B
    4. Posted by Randy B Fri May 22, 2009 8:06 am EDT

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    When you sign a contract you sign a contract...if anyone was doing poorly, would they ask for a restructured contract for less money? I don't think so!
  5. seth b
    5. Posted by seth b Fri May 22, 2009 8:08 am EDT

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    He has a decient leg and good accuracy but the kicks he misses are the big ones.
  6. Hank Bolder
    6. Posted by Hank Bolder Fri May 22, 2009 8:16 am EDT

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    Everybody knows any old lineman, or just a guy off the street can kick a 50 yard field goal, I agree, Dawson..... he's just a kicker
  7. Wes W
    7. Posted by Wes W Fri May 22, 2009 8:16 am EDT

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    just a kicker.........he's the only consistent offensive threat the Browns have
  8. Carol N
    8. Posted by Carol N Fri May 22, 2009 8:25 am EDT

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    Everything with the Browns has been a mess since they came back to the AFL and it looks like things will never change. I have lived and died with the Browns & Indians for 68 years but maybe the answer is to transfer the franchises somewhere else.
  9. Carl Brutananadilewski
    9. Posted by Carl Brutananadilewski Fri May 22, 2009 8:26 am EDT

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    Bring back Scott Player......the one bar helmet handlebar stach badazz
  10. Edgar Allen Poe was a Ravens fan
    10. Posted by Edgar Allen Poe was a Ravens fan Fri May 22, 2009 8:34 am EDT

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    Oh how true your words are Wes W, the Browns would be utter fools to neglect their two only weapons on offense in Cribbs and Dawson.....yet sadly outside the Browns organization, the rest of the NFL considers yonder duo "special teams"
    Goeth yonder Ravens
  11. Colonel Klink
    11. Posted by Colonel Klink Fri May 22, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    F*** Yeah! Scott Player FTW!!
  12. josh m
    12. Posted by josh m Fri May 22, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    #7 .. yeah he is just a kicker and not the best in the NFL so what is the big deal... as a team we have more important things to worry about. I am more interested in saving Cribbs.
  13. Jr72
    13. Posted by Jr72 Fri May 22, 2009 8:37 am EDT

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    #1 you idiot!
  14. Ohio Pimp
    14. Posted by Ohio Pimp Fri May 22, 2009 8:38 am EDT

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    well this might be the season in which we don't score a touchdown nor a field goal for a long stretch of games
  15. .
    15. Posted by . Fri May 22, 2009 8:39 am EDT

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    Why does the NFL even make players sign contracts?????? A five year deal is a five year deal, No? If, no matter what agreement you sign, It's all out the window in 12 months why even bother?
  16. Monica
    16. Posted by Monica Fri May 22, 2009 8:46 am EDT

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    @ # 6 Hank if your such a great place kicker yourself, why aren't on the field somewhere instead of bad mouthing real athletes. I'm 99.9% sure your ass couldn't kick a 15 yard field goal, let alone a 50 yarder.
  17. el diablo
    17. Posted by el diablo Fri May 22, 2009 8:46 am EDT

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    He's the only player on the Browns thats consistent.
  18. sayds15
    18. Posted by sayds15 Fri May 22, 2009 8:46 am EDT

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    No Randy B, if teams in the NFL don't want to pay up, they just cut 'em. The greed is on both sides, not just the player. Teams will ask players to take a pay cut, and if they don't they get cut. Period.
  19. sayds15
    19. Posted by sayds15 Fri May 22, 2009 8:48 am EDT

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    And I don't think any guy off the street can kick a 50 yard field goal. You must have no idea how long 50 yards is. An average person probably can't even kick an extra point.
  20. Patrick S
    20. Posted by Patrick S Fri May 22, 2009 8:50 am EDT

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    Don't get me wrong. I like Phil Dawson. I've met him a few times and he's always been a good guy. On the field he's been our best and most consistant player since we came back. I wish drafting Tim Couch and Courtney Brown would have turned out as well as signing Phil.
    With that said when ever a player wants to renegotiate it rubs me the wrong way. I guess it depends on how I look at it. Is Phil a contractor who can sell his services where ever he wants? Or is Phil and employee under contract who has to fulfill that contract or get his ass sued off? History shows the NFL believes the former. So, if Phil can get a better deal and the Brown's believe they can't find a better deal from another contractor then it's a good deal for them.
  21. Ask...
    21. Posted by Ask... Fri May 22, 2009 8:52 am EDT

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    Dawson is a nice guy and a decent (not great) kicker. Unfortunately the Browns have more pressing needs at the moment: just about every position. THey'll probably even go after Ron Mexico.
  22. josh m
    22. Posted by josh m Fri May 22, 2009 8:54 am EDT

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    I agree with # 15 to an extent. If a player is being asked to do more for his team than what he had agreed upon, then the team should at least review the contract and make adjustments. The NFL is a union and the players have a right to dispute the contract if they feel they are being asked to do more than what they had agreed on. Cribbs is an outstanding player. I dont think he deserves a huge increase, but a sigificant one should be suffice. Cribbs didnt have a huge year for the Browns last year, but then again, name someone who did.
  23. josh m
    23. Posted by josh m Fri May 22, 2009 8:57 am EDT

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    Dawson is in the same boat.. good guy good player.. but kickers are a dime a dozen guys.
  24. timcouch
    24. Posted by timcouch Fri May 22, 2009 8:59 am EDT

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    Tribe stinks.
    LeBron is leaving.
    Sign Couch Browns!
  25. miguolino29
    25. Posted by miguolino29 Fri May 22, 2009 9:13 am EDT

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    bring back don cockroft

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