The Brown and Orange Report

[vaughn99]

The 2011 Cleveland Browns season is almost underway. While the changes are most evident: a new coach and personnel along with entirely new offense and defensive schemes; some familiar faces return and along with them comes the promise of a successful campaign.

Returning Starters (Offense): QB Colt McCoy; RB Peyton Hillis; OL Joe Thomas; OL Eric Steinbach; OL Alex Mack; TE Ben Watson; WR Mohamed Massaquoi; WR Joshua Cribbs

Returning Starters (Defense): DL Ahtyba Rubin; DE Marcus Bernard; LB Scott Gokong; LB D'Qwell Jackson; LB Scott Fujita; DB Joe Haden; DB Sheldon Brown; DB TJ Ward

As part of the always staunch AFC North, the Browns often find themselves the bottom-feeder of the four teams. But with a favorable schedule and a positive outlook, 2011 should prove to be the year things start to turn around for the Brown and Orange in the SFL.


Hillis looks to lead the Brown and Orange charge in 2011

Take a report.

[vaughn99]

Browns Add Pieces Through Free Agency

Berea, OH -- Today the Browns announced the signing of 2 veteran pieces via Free Agency. Former Giant (and University of Miami standout) cornerback Bruce Johnson was signed to a 4-year, $21m contract. Johnson is expected to slide into nickel and dime packages for the Browns and provide a safety-net for the aging Sheldon Brown.

The team also added a piece to the offensive side of the ball, in extending a 3-yr, $1.8m offer sheet to perennial Pro-Bowl fullback Tony Richardson. This will be the 39-year old Richardson's 5th NFL team in his 18-yr career, having played a supporting role in 2 of the league's most dominating performances by HB in the past 2 decades (Priest Holmes & Adrian Peterson).


Are there Swagger ratings in M12?


Take a report.

[TheKingOfVa]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report

Nice team page

[db56]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report

Good Work!!

[vaughn99]

Bengals 34 - Browns 24



Browns Fall to Bengals in Opener

The Browns fell last night to the Bengals 34-24 after squandering a 4th quarter lead and allowing 17 straight points to the visiting team. Aided by Browns offensive miscues, the Bengal D capitalized with 2 scores of their own, as Colt McCoy tossed 3 interceptions and fumbled once, while M12 cover-athlete Peyton Hillis added a give-away on his first run attempt.

The Browns hope to bounce back in week 2 against the 1-0 Indianapolis Colts.

[Munch that Boxx]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report

good read!

[vaughn99]

Colts 31 - Browns 17



The Browns lost their second game in a row while visiting Lucas Oil Stadium and the Peyton Manning-led Colts. Much like their week 1 game, the Browns were hot in the first half, as Colt McCoy led the offense on 2 scoring drives: a 15-yard scoring pass to Ben Watson in the back corner of the endzone in the first and a 7-yard scamper from "the other Peyton" Hillis in the 2nd to give the visiting team a 14-10 lead at halftime.

But Manning would respond early and often in the 2nd half, peppering Dallas Clark with the ball like he was a blackened steak, setting up 2 draw-play run scores for J. Addai and 2 FGs for the ageless Adam Vinatieri to secure the 2 score win for the home team.

Along the way, the Browns lost 2 key pieces to their Defense, as MLB D'Qwell Jackson and SS TJ Ward were both knocked out of the game due to injuries.

In Week 3 the Browns host the 2-0 Dolphins, playing hot after beating the Texans in a nail-biter in Week 2.

[vaughn99]

Dolphins 23 - Browns 16



The Browns fell to 0-3 after dropping a heart-breaker in the rain to the now 3-0 Dolphins, 23-16.

The game opened with the Browns showing promise, with Peyton Hillis moving the ball effectively until what has now become his inevitable first-possession fumble. The Dolphins jumped out ahead, converting the turnover into a score, causing the Browns to start the game from behind, where they would remain until the final whistle.

Browns performers outshone their Dolphin contemporaries in many facets of the game, from passing completion for Colt McCoy (56% to Chad Henne's 50%), to rushing yards for Hillis (99 yds to Daniel Thomas' 41) to redzone scoring %, and even time of possession (even more telling considering Miami held the ball to run out the clock for the final 2 minutes plus), but it was the small things which put Miami into the lead -- a first down streak to speedster Devon Bess and several QB runs from Henne, who ended the day with 6 runs for 19 yards, including the veritable nail-in-the-coffin to the Browns -- when Henne called his own number to convert a 3rd-and-6 for the visitors, after the Browns had spent their 3rd and final timeout in the 4th.

Next week the Browns take on the Titans, having made a splash in the league by acquiring Miles Austin in week 1.

[vaughn99]

Titans 38 - Browns 14



The Browns knew they could potentially have their hands full facing the Titans, a team quickly making their presence known in the AFC South. The Titans' rookie QB Jake Locker entered the game having thrown 7 TDs and 0 INTs in his first 2 games, and was hoping to continue his quest for perfection, but after completing his first 6 passes on the opening drive, was intercepted as the Titans entered the redzone. The Cleveland Defense that forced 3 more turnovers in the first half -- showing that Locker and the Titans were at least vulnerable.

Despite the strong play from the secondary, the Browns defense just couldn't handle the amount of time they spent on the field, as Colt McCoy and the offense sputtered and slipped again and again. Mohamed Massaquoi was the only Browns receiver who could keep his footing long enough to grab a pass-- and he ended his strong day with 8 Rec for 117 Yds. Peyton Hillis added 2 TDs, but couldn't get a rhythm.

For the Titans, HB Chris Johnson broke free for 2 long scores en route to a 176 yd afternoon, and Nate Washington caught 2 streaks before being knocked out by SS TJ Ward in the 3rd Quarter.

The Browns have a bye week in week 5, but hope to bounce back after.

[vaughn99]

Little on the Move?



Rumors swell that the Browns have agreed to ship out the highly-touted rookie Greg Little in return for defensive help and a draft pick. Little was a 2011 2nd Round selection for the Browns, despite not being allowed to play in any games his senior year after he was ruled ineligible by the NC2A for lying to investigators about receiving travel accommodations and jewelry.

More to come.

[vaughn99]

Re: Little on the Move?

Re: Little on the Move?

It's Official!

League sources have confirmed the Browns will send Greg Little to New England in return for OLB Gary Guyton and New England's 2nd Round pick in the 2012 Draft.

[Bs up hoes down]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report



Let me know when your ready to play

[vaughn99]

Cleveland Announces Resigning of Several Players

CLE resigned Michael Johnson - SS(74)
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10:49 pm
CLE resigned Quinton Spears - ROLB(48)
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10:48 pm
CLE resigned Titus Brown - MLB(59)
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10:47 pm
CLE resigned Bruce Johnson - CB(75)
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10:42 pm
CLE resigned D'Qwell Jackson - MLB(83)
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10:40 pm
CLE resigned Marcus Benard - RE(75)
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10:36 pm
CLE resigned Steve Vallos - C(71)
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10:27 pm
CLE resigned Gary Guyton - ROLB(77)
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10:25 pm
CLE resigned Chris Gocong - LOLB(79)
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10:24 pm
CLE resigned Dimitri Patterson - CB(71)
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10:20 pm
CLE resigned Oniel Cousins - RT(74)
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10:17 pm
CLE resigned Jordan Norwood - WR(60)
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10:15 pm
CLE resigned Peyton Hillis - HB(91)
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[dubbduces]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report

Thought you was gonna let Hillis walk........

[vaughn99]

Re: The Brown and Orange Report

Thought you was gonna let Hillis walk........

Trade bait*. Hahaha.

Plus feel like he has to be rewarded for the season he had. 1,200 yds -- 4th in the Conference in rushing despite being on the 2nd-worst team. His contract seemed appropriate.

*but really -- he's my only other 90+ player, so if I want any hope of landing an elite anything I need a move-able elite something.