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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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Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Among PFF's Top Rated Head Coaches

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Announce Their 2021 Preseason Schedule

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns huddles with his team during the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Offensive Line Ranked Tops In NFL By PFF

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Rookie Greg Newsome II Drops Agent

Northwestern (CB) Greg Newsome II (2) during a college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers on November 2, 2019, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Projecting QB Baker Mayfield's 2021 Year In Stats

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 29, 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah The Next Darius Leonard?

New Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during the second half of the Camping World Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Iowa State Cyclones on December 28, 2019, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Team Records The Cleveland Browns Could Break In 2021

browns playoffs Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Says He's Back To "Peak Condition" After COVID-19 Battle

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) enters the field prior to the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on August 23, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

5 Great Father's Day Gifts For Cleveland Browns Fans

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cleveland Browns fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter of the the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Undrafted Free Agents With The Best Chance To Make Browns' Roster

Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (21) and Florida State Seminoles defensive end Janarius Robinson (11) line up for a play during the game between the Boise State Broncos and the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, August 31st, 2019. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

PFF Lists Pair Of Browns Among Top Cornerbacks In 2021

Cleveland Browns Safety Sheldrick Redwine (29) and the rest of the Cleveland Browns defense celebrates his interception in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Prisco, CBS Sports Rile Up Browns Fans With "Top-100" List

Browns fans Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Ready To Attend Cleveland Browns OTA's

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

2 Most Concerning Position Groups On The Browns Roster

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel for the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

How The Browns Offensive Line Might Look Different In 2022

Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Assistant Coaches Who Deserve More Credit For Browns' 2020 Success

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Report: Browns Will Not Pursue Julio Jones In Trade

Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Bucs on December 29, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Former Browns WR Andrew Hawkins Featured In Short Film

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) in action during a joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills at the Buffalo Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, New York. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Things That Could Go Wrong For The Browns In 2021

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) injures his leg during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

NFL Analyst Predicts Sack Record For Browns' Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett (95) looks on during the National Football League game between the Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers on October 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns' Myles Garrett Given 2nd Best Odds To Win DPOY

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) looks at the scoreboard during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

NFL Announces Browns Training Camp Can Open With Fans

cleveland browns Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Offensive Line Well-Represented In PFF Player Rankings

Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

CBS, NFL.com Claim Browns Have 7th-Best Offense In 2021

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

NFL Analyst Says Browns Have 2 Defensive ROY Candidates

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back GregÊNewsome II (29) tackles Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) after a short gain during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Northwestern Wildcats on August 30, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Bold Predictions For TE David Njoku In 2021

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) after the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Land 2 On PFF's Top-32 Wide Receivers List

Odell Beckham JR and Jarvis Landry Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

CBS Sports Analyst Says Browns Have Third-Best Defense In 2021

browns fans holding up a defense sign Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

2021 Browns Can Do Something They Haven't Done Since 1957

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 01, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Release Second-Year Tight End Kyle Markway

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 • 4 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Among PFF's Top Rated Head Coaches

  Kevin Stefanski had a rather successful head coaching debut for the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns huddles with his team during the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Browns Announce Their 2021 Preseason Schedule

  Preseason games are back on tap following last year's Covid-induced absence. And if... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Browns Offensive Line Ranked Tops In NFL By PFF

  Pro Football Focus published their preseason rankings of the NFL's offensive lines thi... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Northwestern (CB) Greg Newsome II (2) during a college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers on November 2, 2019, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN.
Daily News

Browns Rookie Greg Newsome II Drops Agent

  Cornerback Greg Newsome II remains one of 2 unsigned members of the Cleveland Browns 2... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 29, 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

Projecting QB Baker Mayfield's 2021 Year In Stats

  Defense, defense, defense... that seems to be all the Cleveland Browns pundits are tal... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
New Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during the second half of the Camping World Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Iowa State Cyclones on December 28, 2019, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL.
Daily News

Is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah The Next Darius Leonard?

  Far be it from us to put extra pressure on any of the Cleveland Browns rookies. We'... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
browns playoffs
Daily News

3 Team Records The Cleveland Browns Could Break In 2021

  There is little debate the Cleveland Browns roster is stacked. It seems like every... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) enters the field prior to the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on August 23, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Says He's Back To "Peak Condition" After COVID-19 Battle

  Myles Garrett spent a lot of this offseason sharing videos of his workouts and basketb... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cleveland Browns fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter of the the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

5 Great Father's Day Gifts For Cleveland Browns Fans

  Plenty has changed in the Greater Cleveland area over the past 18 months. No, we're... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (21) and Florida State Seminoles defensive end Janarius Robinson (11) line up for a play during the game between the Boise State Broncos and the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, August 31st, 2019.
Daily News

Undrafted Free Agents With The Best Chance To Make Browns' Roster

  Plenty of writers use the offseason lull to analyze and write about the shifting roste... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Safety Sheldrick Redwine (29) and the rest of the Cleveland Browns defense celebrates his interception in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

PFF Lists Pair Of Browns Among Top Cornerbacks In 2021

  Pro Football Focus employs a team of analysts determined to deliver objective and leve... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Browns fans
Daily News

Prisco, CBS Sports Rile Up Browns Fans With "Top-100" List

  In another annual rite of the NFL offseason, CBS Sports' Pete Prisco has Cleveland Browns... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Ready To Attend Cleveland Browns OTA's

  We don't know what the next two weeks of OTAs will look like for the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel for the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Daily News

2 Most Concerning Position Groups On The Browns Roster

  There don't seem to be many holes in the Cleveland Browns 2021 roster. Andrew Berry... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

How The Browns Offensive Line Might Look Different In 2022

  When it comes to offensive lines, it is not always the most skilled as much as the mos... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

3 Assistant Coaches Who Deserve More Credit For Browns' 2020 Success

  Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry deserve a lot of credit for turning around the Clevel... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Bucs on December 29, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.
Daily News

Report: Browns Will Not Pursue Julio Jones In Trade

  Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski won't spill the beans on any potential Julio Jones de... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) in action during a joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills at the Buffalo Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, New York.
Daily News

Former Browns WR Andrew Hawkins Featured In Short Film

  Like many NFL teams, the Cleveland Browns' players give a lot of time to charitable and ca... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) injures his leg during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

3 Things That Could Go Wrong For The Browns In 2021

  Everything is smelling like roses in the Cleveland Browns world. At least if we are... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett (95) looks on during the National Football League game between the Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers on October 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
Daily News

NFL Analyst Predicts Sack Record For Browns' Myles Garrett

  Longtime NFL analyst and TV personality Adam Schein released his 2021 NFL Bold Predict... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) looks at the scoreboard during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

Browns' Myles Garrett Given 2nd Best Odds To Win DPOY

  Andrew Berry set to work early improving the Cleveland Browns defense. Much has bee... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
cleveland browns
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NFL Announces Browns Training Camp Can Open With Fans

  Diehard Ohio football fans are watching for an announcement from the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Browns Offensive Line Well-Represented In PFF Player Rankings

  Cleveland's offense ran behind the best set of linemen in the NFL last season. Even... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Daily News

CBS, NFL.com Claim Browns Have 7th-Best Offense In 2021

  Joe Woods is living large with a wealth of new additions, and attention, to his Clevel... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back GregÊNewsome II (29) tackles Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) after a short gain during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Northwestern Wildcats on August 30, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN.
Daily News

NFL Analyst Says Browns Have 2 Defensive ROY Candidates

  Joe Woods' defense made out well in Andrew Berry's latest free-agent shopping spree.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) after the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

3 Bold Predictions For TE David Njoku In 2021

  Tight-end David Njoku plays for the playoff-caliber, division title threatening, Super... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Odell Beckham JR and Jarvis Landry
Daily News

Browns Land 2 On PFF's Top-32 Wide Receivers List

  Pro Football Focus continues a series of preseason position ratings this week with a t... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
browns fans holding up a defense sign
Daily News

CBS Sports Analyst Says Browns Have Third-Best Defense In 2021

  Cleveland's offseason kudos and projections continue to roll in. And if GM Andrew B... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 01, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
Daily News

2021 Browns Can Do Something They Haven't Done Since 1957

  What a great time to be a Cleveland Browns fan, with the return of playoff football an... Pat Opperman • 4 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.
Daily News

Browns Release Second-Year Tight End Kyle Markway

  Can the Cleveland Browns get by with just 4 tight ends on their roster? That is all... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago

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