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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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Projecting The Outcome Of The Browns' Final Games

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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What's Next For The Browns And Kareem Hunt?

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the start 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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Amari Cooper Comments On Trick Play That Went Wrong

Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns completes the catch for a touchdown during the second 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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Harrison Bryant Has A Chance To Excel In TE1 Role For Browns

Harrison Bryant #88 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Jessie Bates III #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Bengals

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett #7 hands the ball off to running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Daron Payne Could Be A Trade Option For The Browns

Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders celebrates a sack during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Surprising Moves The Browns Could Make At The Trade Deadline

General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Players Who Could Help The Browns At The Trade Deadline

NFL logo on floor Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Teams That Could Trade For Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Stat Shows Nick Chubb's Importance To Browns Offense

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Players The Browns Should Think About Trading At The Deadline

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Nick Chubb Continues To Dominate His Position

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Officially Rule Out 2 Starters Versus Ravens

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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What Winning The Next 2 Games Would Mean For The Browns

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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Should The Browns Call The Jets About Elijah Moore?

Elijah Moore #8 of the New York Jets runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Should The Browns Consider Going To Josh Dobbs?

Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball during warmups before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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3 Most Disappointing Browns Players So Far

Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Cleveland Browns directs the offense against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Kurt Warner Rips Browns' Defense

Kurt Warner of NFL Network looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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How Much Blame Should Be On Andrew Berry For This Season?

General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Jack Conklin Had A Message For His Teammates

Evan Brown #63 and Jack Conklin #78 of the Cleveland Browns work out during training camp on August 16, 2020 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Versus Patriots

Anthony Schwartz #10 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Kyle Dugger #23 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Can David Njoku Make His First Pro Bowl This Season?

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Grading Browns Quarterback Jacoby Brissett After 5 Games

Former Cleveland Browns QB Jacoby Brissett Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Texans Make Shocking Offer For Fans With Deshaun Watson Jerseys

Deshaun Watson (4) of the Texans sets up to throw the ball downfield during the regular season game between the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 21, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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3 Things To Know About Browns' LB Deion Jones

Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced prior to an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Versus Falcons

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball defended by Brooks Reed #50 of the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Browns Jump Up NFL Power Rankings

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Studs And Duds From The Browns' Win Over Steelers

Jacob Phillips #50 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a sack during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Joe Haden To Retire As A Cleveland Brown

Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the first half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 18, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Browns Announce Roster Moves

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 • 3 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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Projecting The Outcome Of The Browns' Final Games

  One could argue that the Cleveland Browns' bye week came at the perfect time. With... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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What's Next For The Browns And Kareem Hunt?

  The timing of the Cleveland Browns' bye week was perfect for a series of changes and a... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns completes the catch for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Amari Cooper Comments On Trick Play That Went Wrong

  In the end, it simply doesn't matter and everyone can laugh about Amari Cooper's quart... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Harrison Bryant #88 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Jessie Bates III #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Harrison Bryant Has A Chance To Excel In TE1 Role For Browns

  When the Cleveland Browns released Austin Hooper, many folks wondered one thing. Wh... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett #7 hands the ball off to running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Bengals

  The best Halloween celebration in Ohio kicks off tonight at FirstEnergy Stadium. An... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders celebrates a sack during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Daron Payne Could Be A Trade Option For The Browns

  Andrew Berry might be dangling a few players in front of buyers as the NFL trade deadl... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Surprising Moves The Browns Could Make At The Trade Deadline

  There is a big difference between a 2-6 and 3-5 record as the NFL trade deadline comes... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
NFL logo on floor
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3 Players Who Could Help The Browns At The Trade Deadline

  Andrew Berry is reportedly dangling a few of his veteran players in front of buyers as the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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3 Teams That Could Trade For Kareem Hunt

  With the NFL trade deadline just a week away, rumors are flying about which players mi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Stat Shows Nick Chubb's Importance To Browns Offense

  It took Paul DePodesta some time to get his way with Jimmy and Dee Haslam. But when... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Players The Browns Should Think About Trading At The Deadline

  Andrew Berry jumped into the mid-season buying market after the Week 5 loss to the Los... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Nick Chubb Continues To Dominate His Position

  Death, taxes, and Nick Chubb running over, through, and around NFL defenses better tha... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
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Browns Officially Rule Out 2 Starters Versus Ravens

  Friday's injury report included bad news about two of the Cleveland Browns' All-Pro st... 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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What Winning The Next 2 Games Would Mean For The Browns

  To hear their social media and sports-radio fans talk about it, the Cleveland Browns s... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Elijah Moore #8 of the New York Jets runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Should The Browns Call The Jets About Elijah Moore?

  Joe Woods' defense is getting the bulk of the blame for the Cleveland Browns' subpar s... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball during warmups before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Should The Browns Consider Going To Josh Dobbs?

  Fingers are pointing in many directions when it comes to explaining the Cleveland Browns'... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Cleveland Browns directs the offense against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Most Disappointing Browns Players So Far

  Expectations might have been tempered when the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback was s... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Kurt Warner of NFL Network looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Kurt Warner Rips Browns' Defense

  More than a few moments of my recent Sunday afternoons have been spent screaming at the TV... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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How Much Blame Should Be On Andrew Berry For This Season?

  With their starting quarterback shelved for much of the season, the 2022 Cleveland Bro... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Evan Brown #63 and Jack Conklin #78 of the Cleveland Browns work out during training camp on August 16, 2020 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio.
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Jack Conklin Had A Message For His Teammates

  Jack Conklin gutted out an ankle injury during the Cleveland Browns game against the P... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Anthony Schwartz #10 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Kyle Dugger #23 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Versus Patriots

  Bill Belichick and his New England Patriots roll into town this weekend to face the Cl... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku
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Can David Njoku Make His First Pro Bowl This Season?

  Andrew Berry turned the NFL on its head with the monster contract doled out to Deshaun... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Former Cleveland Browns QB Jacoby Brissett
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Grading Browns Quarterback Jacoby Brissett After 5 Games

  Andrew Berry knew exactly what the Cleveland Browns needed in an interim quarterback,... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Deshaun Watson (4) of the Texans sets up to throw the ball downfield during the regular season game between the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 21, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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Texans Make Shocking Offer For Fans With Deshaun Watson Jerseys

  When NFL fans discuss successful franchises throughout the league's history, the Houst... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced prior to an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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3 Things To Know About Browns' LB Deion Jones

  Andrew Berry might have just evened the score against the Atlanta Falcons. One week... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball defended by Brooks Reed #50 of the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Versus Falcons

  Cleveland rolls into Atlanta for the second of 3 games against the other finalists in... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Jump Up NFL Power Rankings

  There were more than a few statement wins in Week 3 of the NFL Sunday. Philadelphia... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Jacob Phillips #50 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a sack during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Studs And Duds From The Browns' Win Over Steelers

  Nothing might come easy to the Cleveland Browns this season. But they survived anot... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the first half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 18, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Joe Haden To Retire As A Cleveland Brown

  Well, it looks like you can come home again. Former Pro Bowl cornerback and fan fav... Pat Opperman • 3 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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Browns Announce Roster Moves

  Last weekend's loss to the New York Jets hurt the Cleveland Browns more than we realiz... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago


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