Archives for October 9, 2009

‘Reserve defensive lineman John McCargo (calf) should also return after missing the Miami game, while rookie safety Jairus Byrd (hip) and starting cornerback Terrence McGee (knee) are both probable. Rookie cornerback Ellis Lankster (back) is questionable.’

‘Asked if he really meant to say that Edwards isn’t as good as Palmer, Ryan said, "Absolutely. He’s not. Not too many quarterbacks are. The guy can run and do some things, but we’ve played Brett Favre, we’ve played Carson Palmer. Those are two pretty good quarterbacks right there. This guy (Edwards) always seems to have a lot to say, so I’m going to say the same thing. Let’s go. Let’s get it on.”’

‘I just think the last game we had a lot of mental errors with people not being in the place they’re supposed to be. It starts off simply: one person gets out of line, somebody tries to make up for it and then all of a sudden you’ve got a whole bunch of people making up for someone else’s mistake.’

‘Bills 20, Browns 17.’

‘I was particularly drawn to the run game. The Bills have done pretty well running the ball through the first quarter of the season, but they struggled against the Dolphins this past week. Now Miami is a very good run front and that was a part of it, but everyone has to block in the run game. It’s not just the linemen that have to block, but tight ends and receivers have to block downfield also.’

‘During a hearing Thursday, attorneys for Moulds, 36, told State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges he will willfully participate in counseling and undergo mental and other examinations in connection with the pending physical harassment case lodged by his ex-girlfriend.’

‘"We’re not helping our defense at all," running back Fred Jackson said. "You can’t score if you don’t have the ball. We have to do a better job of staying on the field and keeping drives alive."’

‘"It’s a big challenge for us, and I’m looking forward to it," safety George Wilson said. "We have to do a good job of staying in our coverage lanes and not try to do more than our job requires us to do on any given play. We have to make sure we play proper leverage, have all 11 hats rally to the ball and wrap him up and get him to the ground."’

‘No. 2 (and most important): A team can control the quality of its depth. Having undrafted, undersized Marcus Buggs as the backup middle linebacker is an example of poor roster management by the Bills’ front office and coaching staff.’

‘The pace of this no-huddle is so slow that paint has been clocked drying faster. It’s enough to make Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Kent Hull et al. laugh out loud. Or cry.’

Cleveland Browns’ receiving corps is without a star — and they like it (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Browns’ Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik see some familiar faces in Browns’ locker room (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Browns need few receivers to step up (Warren Tribune Chronicle)

Cribbs and ‘no names’ are left (Willoughby New Herald)

Pair of starters nursing hamstrings (Willoughby New Herald)

Browns’ Massaquoi moves into the spotlight (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)

Mangini playing it too safe? (Canton Repository)

Massaquoi for Winslow deal looks good (Canton Repository)

Browns carry on without big names (Akron Beacon Journal)

Jamal Lewis doesn’t see Harrison as competition (Akron Beacon Journal)

Browns rookie wideout catching on (AP)

Browns LB D’Qwell Jackson nursing hamstring injury (AP)

Royal prepares for trip back to Buffalo (ClevelandBrowns.com)

New face, new roles in receiving corps (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Cleveland Browns Report airs Friday (ClevelandBrowns.com)

‘"As a player, I have a few mixed thoughts," Royal said earlier this week. "Obviously, I’ve got a lot of friends and a lot of coaches on staff that I have a tremendous amount of respect for and that I’ve battled with for three years."’