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Q&A Joe Banner: Ambitious Browns CEO attacks challenging rebuild

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:11:00 EDT

Can Joe Banner, Mike Lombardi and Rob Chudzinski succeed where so many others have failed? The new Browns CEO tells Clark Judge how it can be done.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 21:11:00 EDT

Pressing questions for all 32 NFL teams heading into the summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

Who starts at QB for the Bills, Jets, Raiders and Eagles? Who fills the leadership void in Baltimore? Pete Prisco asks a pressing question for each team heading into the summer.

Draft Grades: Immediate reactions to get your blood boiling

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:31:00 EDT

Did your team make the grade or fall short? Pete Prisco breaks down the job by all 32 NFL teams, and finds a few franchises that ace the draft and several that fall short.

Forget future, here's how teams in Round 1 should fix holes now

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EDT

The future is now. Pete Prisco builds a different mock draft -- one that addresses teams' biggest needs, and, shockingly, one without a quarterback in Round 1.

Grading the NFL Draft -- 3 years later: Some big hits ... and misses

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:00 EDT

Every NFL Draft takes three years to truly evaluate. Pete Prisco looks back at his 2010 Grades (he'd like to have that Jimmy Clausen prediction back).

Cap restrictions, draft philosophy make grading free agency tough

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 9:14:00 EDT

You will not find any 'A' or 'F' marks among Pete Prisco's grading of the opening week of free agency. The salary cap and draft dependency prevent super splashes.

Reviewing the tape, Woodson brings more as a safety than Reed

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 9:49:00 EDT

Charles Woodson and Ed Reed will end up in Canton, but which aging safety is the better free agent pickup right now? Pete Prisco reviews film and says Woodson offers much more.

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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 9:49:00 EDT

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-15

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:52:20 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-15

Top 6 NFL Franchise Moves of All Time

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 9:10:59 EST

Top 6 NFL Franchise Moves of All Time

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-12

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 1:10:31 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-12

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-10

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 3:48:32 EST

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NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-6

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:01:57 EDT

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2012/2013 NFL Week 6 Power Rankings

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:00:19 EDT

2012/2013 NFL Week 6 Power Rankings

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Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:00:19 EDT

Holes to fill: Post-draft, free agency spots of concern for all 32 teams

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:05:08 EDT

The champion Giants need help at tight end. The Pats, among others, are hopeful their corners step up. Pete Prisco also sees concerns at receiver in Denver, quarterback in Arizona and every team after free agency and the draft.

Browns, Packers seeing effects of bounty suspensions

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:05:23 EDT

Fujita suspended by NFL

Thu, 03 May 2012 4:05:59 EDT

Bounty suspensions affect Browns, Packers, too

Wed, 02 May 2012 9:05:52 EDT

CLEVELAND- Scott Fujita has fought for player safety as a member of the union's executive committee. The NFL alleges the Browns' linebacker paid into a pool that rewarded players for injuring opponents.

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Wed, 02 May 2012 9:05:52 EDT

Strategy And Personnel

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

FRANCHISE PLAYER K Phil Dawson (tendered at $3.81 million); signed tender March 19.]]>

Richardson fifth Browns running to be top 10 pick

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

Mitchell Schwartz, taken in the second round with the 37th overall pick, was a teammate of Browns center Ales Mack at Cal for two years]]>

Browns expect starters from first three picks

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

Browns went into the draft with the mission of reshaping their offense and that is exactly what they did by taking running back Trent Richardson third, quarterback Brandon Weeden 22nd, right tackle Mitchell Schwartz 37th and wide receiver Travis Benjamin 100th overall with their fifth pick of the draft]]>

Judgements: While it's still a QB league, draft proves defense matters

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 9:04:57 EDT

The Cowboys, Eagles and Patriots (twice) trade up in the first round to take defenders. The NFL unquestionably remains quarterback-driven, but Clark Judge says defense still matters. This draft proves it.

Draft Grades: Bengals' haul gets high praise; Saints flunk the weekend

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 3:04:33 EDT

Who needs to spend big on scouting? The Bengals, whose budgets is an inside NFL joke, catch Pete Prisco's eye with a stellar draft. On the down side, the scandal-addled Saints have the worst weekend.

NFL Draft highlights brainpower gap between haves, have-nots

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 4:04:07 EDT

The Redskins take two QBs early, the Browns are shaky and the Rams roll the dice. The Patriots build a D, the Giants fill needs and the Steelers draft well. Mike Freeman says this draft isn't doing anything to help parity.

Once-proud Browns franchise still appears rudderless, incompetent

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:40 EDT

Sure, the Browns eventually picked the player the wanted, but did they have to give up three picks to move up one spot for Trent Richardson? Mike Freeman says they didn't and wonders if the Browns know what they're doing.

Judgements: Can't argue with RG3's burden in D.C., Browns big trade

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:04:50 EDT

Robert Griffin III, welcome to D.C. Now win right away. Clark Judge says the pressure is on RG3 and also credits the Browns for doing what it takes to get their man -- Trent Richardson.

NFL Draft is as entertaining, unpredictable as any TV sitcom

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 2:04:28 EDT

Once again the NFL Draft proves to be must-see TV. The most top-10 trades in NFL history, owners tweeting picks and breaking news. Mike Freeman says this is the new world of the NFL: you sit still, you lose.

Draft team needs: Cleveland Browns

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 9:04:06 EDT

Is Colt McCoy the guy in Cleveland? Clark Judge says there's no way to know until the young gunner gets some better talent around him. That's why the Browns need to draft Trent Richardson at No. 4, then look for receivers.

2,000 Yard Rushers

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:01:06 EDT

2,000 Yard Rushers