The Cleveland Browns! The Browns? The… Browns???

March 1, 2008

Donte Stallworth was looking for a contract that would pay him about 5 mil a year with 10 mil guaranteed. He got it with the Cleveland Browns.

Since free agency started less than 48 hours ago, the Cleveland Browns have gone from a team with quarterback questions and a shaky defense, to having one of the strongest defensive lines in the game, a solid starter at quarterback locked up for 3 years, and a WR tandem that rivals the best in the league.

Not bad.


Bengals grab Shaun Rogers for a 3rd and a 5th

February 29, 2008

On the same day that the Panthers got 3rd and 5th round picks from the Jets for Kris Jenkins, the Lions have received similar picks from the Bengals for Shaun Rogers.

Michael Smith and John Clayton at ESPN.com have the story, and this seems to be the going rate for DT’s. Look for the Jags to get similar action (maybe from the Bills?) for Marcus Stroud.

The move comes a day before a $1mil roster bonus was due to Shaun Rogers, no word on if the contract will be re-done or not.

Other Bengals priorities include re-signing Dhani Jones (Eagles fans everywhere laugh).


Brady Quinn gets screwed… again.

February 29, 2008

Things are not happy at the YMCA.

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As reported by Adam Schefter on NFLN, Derek Anderson has signed a 3-year contract with the Browns for $14 million guaranteed.

Quinn’s day in the sun will have to wait. But that’s ok, we think he likes the closet.


Packers trade Corey Williams to Cleveland

February 28, 2008

Only rumor at this point, but Jason La Canfora has the scoop.

Apparently the deal is set to go off at midnight:01, and Corey Williams will go to Cleveland along with another unnamed player.

It’s unknown what the Pack will get.

UPDATE: Packers will get a 2nd round pick. Cleveland will have no first-day picks unless Derek Anderson signs with someone else and the Browns get a 1st and a 3rd in compensation. Props to PFT on the tip.