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Holmgren interested in meeting with Browns (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:49:03 PST

Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns. Holmgren said on his weekly radio show on Seattle's KJR that he has not yet spoken to Browns owner Randy Lerner, who is looking for a "serious, credible leader" football authority to run his struggling team.

Mike Holmgren tells radio station he would be interested in working for Browns (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:53:00 PST

CLEVELAND - Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns.

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of US$5.000 fine for roughness (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS. Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5.000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:36 PST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday. Edwards struck Cribbs with a forearm to the facemask on the final play of Baltimore's 16-0 win. Edwards said on Friday he will appeal in an effort "to get some of it back." He said the fine was levied because the hit...

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of $5,000 fine for roughness (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Cribbs expects to play Sunday against Lions (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:07:03 PST

Josh Cribbs' neck is still a little sore, but he doesn't mind sticking it out for Baltimore's Dwan Edwards. Cribbs said Friday he expects to play in the Cleveland Browns' game at Detroit on Sunday, which will be six days after he was strapped to a backboard and wheeled into an ambulance following a loss to the Ravens on Monday night.

Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary injury (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:49:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Gruden finds safe haven in the booth (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 PST

Jon Gruden's approach and delivery on MNF have resonated with fans as his coaching rep is restored.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42 (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:03 PST

Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42. Stefanie Spielman died at the family's home in Upper Arlington, surrounded by her family, said WBNS radio in Columbus, where Chris Spielman co-hosts a show.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star Chris, dies after long battle with cancer (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:00 PST

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

Browns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

Progress of any kind in the Browns' struggling offense is encouraging, even if it comes in a game when they don' get close to the end zone.

As the Browns prepare for their game Sunday against the Lions in Detroit, a game between two 1-8 teams in strong contention for the first pick in the draft, coach Eric Mangini believes Brady Quinn showed improvement in the 16-0 loss to the Ravens on Monday night. The Browns were 5 of 16 on third downs.

Considering they were 6 of 30 on third downs during the 10 quarters Quinn started at the beginning of the season, that is progress—though certainly not enough to win games. Though the Browns were better on third down, the loss to the Ravens was the first time the Browns have been shut out this season.

"I've tried a lot of...

Bad Bowl 2009: Lions and Browns seeking win No. 2 (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:56 PST

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

With five touchdowns in 15 games, Browns' offence dropping to historical depths (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - When asked what he thought about the execution of his offence, colourful Tampa Bay coach John McKay once sarcastically said, "I'm all in favour it."

Browns offense beyond bad (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:54 PST

When asked what he thought about the execution of his offense, colorful Tampa Bay coach John McKay once sarcastically said, "I'm all in favor it." His Buccaneers of the 1970s were dreadful. The Cleveland Browns are worse. With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed McKay's 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) -- regarded as one of the sorriest squads in NFL history -- for the...

Cleveland Browns meet with player's union reps about CBA, safety concerns (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:38:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini's practices.

Browns have routine meeting with NFLPA (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:55 PST

Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini's practices. Offensive lineman Hank Fraley, the Browns' player representative, said Wednesday's meeting centered around a collective bargaining agreement and safety concerns.

Shockey says LeBron not NFL material (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:47 PST

LeBron James, NFL player. Just a fantasy, says New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey. The Cavaliers' All-Star forward caused a stir this week by saying he could be "really good" if he committed himself to playing football. The remarks set off debate about James' football talents and prompted Browns coach Eric Mangini to joke that James should "come on down" and help...

NFL Team Reports: AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:25 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Brady Quinn's second chance off to slow start (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:49 PST

Brady Quinn's rebirth as Cleveland's starting quarterback is already deeply troubled. After one game. Quinn, who lost his job 10 quarters into the season and got it back five weeks later, inherited a historically bad offense with few playmakers and no direction or identity. In his return on Monday night, Quinn's seventh career start ended with his sixth loss, a defeat that left him...

Browns lose punter Dave Zastudil, tight end Steve Heiden for rest of season (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:04:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - The losses are piling up for the Cleveland Browns, who placed punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Steve Heiden on injured reserve Wednesday with season-ending injuries.

LeBrowns: coach Mangini would welcome NBA's LeBron James if he wants to try NFL (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.

Browns would give LeBron James a shot (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:58:32 PST

If NBA superstar LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said on Wednesday. James, who was a top wide receiver in high school, said on Tuesday that if he put the time and commitment into it, he could be a good American football player.

Browns place Zastudil, Heiden on injured reserve (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:47 PST

The losses are piling up for the Cleveland Browns. They've placed punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Steve Heiden on injured reserve with season-ending injuries. Zastudil, who was second in the league with 25 punts inside the 20-yard-line, is done because of an injured right knee. Heiden injured his ankle in Monday night's loss to Baltimore.