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Pat Opperman retired from real life to write about the Cleveland Browns and other matters of unflappable faith.
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Should Kevin Stefanski Be On The Hot Seat In 2023?

Head Coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Jim Schwartz Has a Clear Message For Browns Fans

Jim Schwartz of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks to the media during Super Bowl LII media availability on February 1, 2018 at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on February 4th. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Former Browns Player Charles White Dies At 64

The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Inform Bernie Kosar His Services Are No Longer Needed

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 17: Cleveland Browns pre season broadcast sideline reporter Bernie Kosar on the field prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 17, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Buffalo defeated Cleveland 19-17. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Is Kareem Hunt Playing His Final Game For The Browns?

Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following their 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Matchups To Watch In Browns, Commanders Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns huddles with his team during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Commanders

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Browns Players That Could See Increased Playing Time In Final 2 Games

Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns fields a kickoff during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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The Next 2 Browns Players In Line For Contract Extensions

A blimp flies over prior to a game between Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Was Re-Signing Jack Conklin The Right Move For The Browns?

Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends against Jack Conklin #78 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Saints Make Big Announcement About Jarvis Landry

Jarvis Landry #5 of the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Mike Priefer Has Harsh Response To Cade York's Missed Field Goal

Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a missed field goal attempt against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Storylines To Watch In Browns vs. Saints

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns hands the ball off to Nick Chubb #24 during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Insider Gives Latest Update On Browns' Playoff Chances

Wyatt Teller #77 of the Cleveland Browns runs on to the field with teammates prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Matchups To Watch In The Browns-Ravens Game

Guard Ben Powers #72 and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley #79 of the Baltimore Ravens line up against linebacker Deion Jones #54 of the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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What Are Realistic Expectations For Deshaun Watson?

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings attempts a pass while pressured by Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Do The Browns Still Have A Chance To Make The Playoffs?

A general view of the NFL Divisional playoff logo on the field during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Should Kevin Stefanski Be On The Hot Seat?

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Buccaneers

Cleveland Browns players take the field prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Stat Shows How Great Amari Cooper Has Been This Season

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Tony Rizzo Unloads On Kevin Stefanski

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Do The Browns Have A Chance Against The Bucs?

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares to pass the ball during the NFL match between Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena on November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Players That Stood Out In The Browns' Loss To The Bills

Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Players On Browns Offense Who Have Disappointed

Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Things To Know About New Browns DL Ben Stille

A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Is It Already Time To Think About The Browns' 2023 Season?

The Cleveland Browns offense huddles up during the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Announce Roster Moves, Injury Updates For Sunday

browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Will The Browns Have Interest in Jerry Tillery?

Jerry Tillery #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during pregame warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Why Are The Browns So Conservative With Nick Chubb?

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Adding 2 Key Reinforcements To The Roster

Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns looks to break the tackle of Chapelle Russell #53 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during a football game at TIAA Bank Field on August 12, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Should Kevin Stefanski Be On The Hot Seat In 2023?

  Kevin Stefanski boasts a 26-24 record over 3 seasons as the Cleveland Browns' head coa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jim Schwartz of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks to the media during Super Bowl LII media availability on February 1, 2018 at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on February 4th.
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Jim Schwartz Has a Clear Message For Browns Fans

  Despite his 2020 Coach of the Year credentials, Cleveland Browns fans are wary of Kevi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Former Browns Player Charles White Dies At 64

  Former Heisman Trophy winner and Cleveland Browns first-round draft pick Charles White... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 17: Cleveland Browns pre season broadcast sideline reporter Bernie Kosar on the field prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 17, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Buffalo defeated Cleveland 19-17.
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Browns Inform Bernie Kosar His Services Are No Longer Needed

  Bernie Kosar, one of the most popular Cleveland Browns ever, has been relieved of his... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following their 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Is Kareem Hunt Playing His Final Game For The Browns?

  When folks talk about Kevin Stefanski and analytics, they're usually concerned about t... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns huddles with his team during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Matchups To Watch In Browns, Commanders Game

  In a game pitting quarterbacks dying to show what they can do, the Cleveland Browns vi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
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2 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Commanders

  Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns kick off the new year with a game against the W... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns fields a kickoff during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
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2 Browns Players That Could See Increased Playing Time In Final 2 Games

  With some teams officially eliminated from post-season play, it's a good time for many... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A blimp flies over prior to a game between Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Next 2 Browns Players In Line For Contract Extensions

  Andrew Berry got a jump on the 2023 offseason by signing pending free agent Jack Conkl... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends against Jack Conklin #78 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Was Re-Signing Jack Conklin The Right Move For The Browns?

  Andrew Berry surprised many Cleveland Browns fans by re-signing right tackle Jack Conk... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jarvis Landry #5 of the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Saints Make Big Announcement About Jarvis Landry

  Jarvis Landry has been dealing with a tricky ankle for most of the 2022 season. He... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a missed field goal attempt against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Mike Priefer Has Harsh Response To Cade York's Missed Field Goal

  Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski handed the Cleveland Browns kicking job over to rooki... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns hands the ball off to Nick Chubb #24 during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Storylines To Watch In Browns vs. Saints

  New Orleans marches in for a Saturday game against the Cleveland Browns. The Saints... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Wyatt Teller #77 of the Cleveland Browns runs on to the field with teammates prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Insider Gives Latest Update On Browns' Playoff Chances

  No player or team in the NFL gives much thought to moral victories. Some Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Guard Ben Powers #72 and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley #79 of the Baltimore Ravens line up against linebacker Deion Jones #54 of the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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2 Matchups To Watch In The Browns-Ravens Game

  It's not exactly the division-deciding contest Cleveland Browns fans might have hoped... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings attempts a pass while pressured by Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.
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What Are Realistic Expectations For Deshaun Watson?

  It's not easy for fans to be optimistic about the Cleveland Browns. Well, except in... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A general view of the NFL Divisional playoff logo on the field during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Do The Browns Still Have A Chance To Make The Playoffs?

  Things are looking mighty bleak for the Cleveland Browns playoff chances this year.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Should Kevin Stefanski Be On The Hot Seat?

  Kevin Stefanski broke a playoff drought and delivered a playoff victory to a success-s... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns players take the field prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Buccaneers

  Jacoby Brissett makes what could be his last NFL start for a while Sunday against the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper
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Stat Shows How Great Amari Cooper Has Been This Season

  Don't let the Cleveland Browns' 3-7 record distract you from how good Amari Cooper has... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tony Rizzo Unloads On Kevin Stefanski

  ESPN's Tony Rizzo was the consummate "every fan" for a few minutes of his show this pa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares to pass the ball during the NFL match between Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena on November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany.
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Do The Browns Have A Chance Against The Bucs?

  Remember when the only concern in the Cleveland Browns locker room was whether or not... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
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3 Players That Stood Out In The Browns' Loss To The Bills

  Neither planes, nor snow, nor the gloom of a home team set up in a Ford Field locker r... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens
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3 Players On Browns Offense Who Have Disappointed

  It is not that unusual for Cleveland Browns fans to look ahead to future years with so... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14.
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3 Things To Know About New Browns DL Ben Stille

  Fans hoped for more from Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry this week. But at least h... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
The Cleveland Browns offense huddles up during the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Is It Already Time To Think About The Browns' 2023 Season?

  We've barely broken the seal on the second half of the 2022 Cleveland Browns' NFL seas... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
browns helmet
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Browns Announce Roster Moves, Injury Updates For Sunday

  Kick returns have not been a strong point for the Cleveland Browns during Kevin Stefan... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jerry Tillery #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during pregame warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Santa Clara, California.
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Will The Browns Have Interest in Jerry Tillery?

  On the surface, it looks like there is another "Andrew Berry Special" available via wa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb
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Why Are The Browns So Conservative With Nick Chubb?

  Nick Chubb is having himself a season, ranking among the NFL leaders in almost every rushi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns looks to break the tackle of Chapelle Russell #53 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during a football game at TIAA Bank Field on August 12, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Browns Adding 2 Key Reinforcements To The Roster

  Andrew Berry might have sat tight through the NFL trade deadline. But that doesn't... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago


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