Archives for October 2009

‘Say what? Did he really just utter out loud that Edwards is nowhere near as good as Palmer?’

‘Say what you want about Owens, but he remains a threat at age 35. At 6-3 and 224 pounds, his size and speed will be a load to handle for smallish cornerbacks Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald.’

‘Asked a few minutes later whether Ryan meant Edwards isn’t as good as Palmer, Ryan answered without backing off: "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."’

‘Royal’s reputation as a strong blocker has only begun to manifest itself.’

‘Miami backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams totaled 36 carries for 200 yards. Their work meant QB Chad Henne’s paltry 115 passing yards didn’t matter in a 38-10 blowout. Harrison is the last Browns running back to score a touchdown – a 72-yarder in last year’s 29-27 win at Buffalo. Lewis didn’t do much (18 carries, 65 yards) in the game.’

‘The Bills experimented with a hurry-up attack to keep the Browns defense off-balance, and it worked so well that Buffalo made this its regular offense. It was the catalyst to the team going to the next four Super Bowls.’

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan calls out Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Browns reinvent Derek Anderson (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Browns coach Rob Ryan says Cincinnati Bengals’ game-winning kick was wide (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Browns must contain TO (Warren Tribune Chronicle)

Ryan calls out Bills QB Edwards (Willoughby New Herald)

Harrison stepping up at running back (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)

Players sure Graham’s kick missed (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)

Royal makes his return to Buffalo hoping for first win (Canton Repository)

Can Robiskie follow up Hartline? (Canton Repository)

This week’s matchups: Browns (0-4) at Bills (1-3) (Canton Repository)

Injury may force Jackson to sit out (Akron Beacon Journal)

Mangini gets a makeover (AP)

Browns coach believes Bengals missed FG (AP)

Browns’ Jackson, Dawson doubtful (AP)

Browns RB Lewis questionable vs. Bills (The Sports Network)

Friday transactions (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Jackson, Dawson doubtful (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Browns defense faces stiff challenge (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Ex-Brown Leon Clarke dies (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Browns-Bills 1989 Playoff Rewind (ClevelandBrowns.com)

‘”We’ve got plenty of incentive,” defensive end Chris Kelsay(notes) said. “With everything going on and what everyone’s talking about … it would be nice to hush up some of the naysayers.”‘

‘I’m not abdicating giving up all hope nor am I suggesting jumping ship and running to salvation. No. I’m just publicly coming to grips with reality that I was one of the unfortunate few to have been born a Buffalo Bills fan.’

‘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.’