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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

Browns Draft Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz At 91

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (5) runs the ball during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies on September 21, 2019 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

PFF Tabs Browns' Greg Newsome II Among Best Steals Of Round 1

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

What If The Browns Pick A Wide Receiver At No. 26?

Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) catches a touchdown pass during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers on September 28, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Joe Thomas Calls Out Chris Simms' Wild Draft Projection

Sportscaster Joe Thomas on the set of NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football broadcast after an NFL regular season game between the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 19-9. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Peter King Projects Browns To Trade Up In Latest Mock Draft

NBC Sports reporter Peter King watches the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on August 5, 2018 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Stephon Gilmore Will Be A Cleveland Brown In 2021

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in action during the National Football League game between the Washington Redskins and New England Patriots on October 6, 2019 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Curtis Weaver Could Make An Impact With Browns In 2021

Boise State Broncos (99) Curtis Weaver (STUD) gets in position during an NCAA football game between the Boise State Broncos and the Marshall Thundering Herd on September 6, 2019, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

PFF Says Browns Have 2nd-Best Roster Heading Into Draft

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) reacts after scoring a touchdown 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

Browns Pick Up Fifth-Year Options On Mayfield, Ward

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on 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

2 Potential First-Round Trade Partners For The Browns

The Cleveland Browns logo on the video board during the first round at the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Browns Players Who Could Be Impacted By Draft Picks

browns helmets Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Of The Best No. 26 Overall Picks Of The Last Decade

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Could Sheldon Richardson Return To The Cleveland Browns?

sheldon richardson Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Browns Will Beat 2021 Vegas Projection Of 10 Wins

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to Cleveland Browns Running Back Nick Chubb (24) during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Andrew Berry Deserves Benefit Of Doubt In Richardson Release

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) on the sideline prior to 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

Will The Browns Defense Lead The NFL In Sacks In 2021?

Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett (95) hits Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the end zone resulting in a safety 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

Ranking The Top 3 Browns Needs After The Clowney Signing

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

Haslam Sports Group Promotes Greg Rush, Hires Michele Powell

browns helmet Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Things To Know About New Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) runs onto the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 1, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Despite Rumors, Browns Unlikely To Trade Odell Beckham Jr.

odell beckham jr Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

John Harbaugh Reveals Wild Story In Last Year's Browns Ravens Game

Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh prior to the National Football League game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on December 8, 2019, at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Re-Drafting The 2018 NFL QB's (Where Do They Land?)

QB Baker Mayfield (6) of the Oklahoma Sooners acknowledges the crowd after the Sooners loss in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners on January 1, 2018, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

What Can The Browns Expect From Andrew Billings In 2021?

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Andrew Billings (99) after a week 7 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 45-10. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Why I Doubted Baker Mayfield (And Might Have To Apologize)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Scott Pioli Says Browns' Stability Will Lead To 2021 Success

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli walks on the field before a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Photo Shows Andrew Berry Playing Football At Harvard

Erik Drost [CC BY] Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

New Browns Lineman Has Message For Jadeveon Clowney

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) sits on the bench during the game against the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 1, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Browns Finish With Top-3 Offense In NFL In 2021

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) takes a handoff from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

The Real Reason Hue Jackson Is Talking Right Now

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson during the first half of an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on October 21, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Buy or Sell: Browns Finish With A Top-5 Defense In The NFL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is hit by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after throwing a pass during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns on November 4, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Auburn Tigers wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (5) runs the ball during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies on September 21, 2019 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
Daily News

Browns Draft Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz At 91

  After a near-total overhaul of the Cleveland Browns defense, Andrew Berry finally got... 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

PFF Tabs Browns' Greg Newsome II Among Best Steals Of Round 1

  After weeks or even months of conjecture, mock drafts, and debate, the Cleveland Brown... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) catches a touchdown pass during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers on September 28, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN.
Daily News

What If The Browns Pick A Wide Receiver At No. 26?

  Andrew Berry and the Cleveland Browns have gone hard and heavy on defense so far this... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Sportscaster Joe Thomas on the set of NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football broadcast after an NFL regular season game between the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 19-9.
Daily News

Joe Thomas Calls Out Chris Simms' Wild Draft Projection

  Lots of prominent NFL pundits put their reputations on the line with 2021 NFL Draft pr... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
NBC Sports reporter Peter King watches the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on August 5, 2018 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN.
Daily News

Peter King Projects Browns To Trade Up In Latest Mock Draft

  There have been thousands of NFL mock drafts for Cleveland Browns fans to peruse this... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in action during the National Football League game between the Washington Redskins and New England Patriots on October 6, 2019 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Stephon Gilmore Will Be A Cleveland Brown In 2021

  Spotting holes in the Cleveland Browns' roster might not be as easy as it used to be.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Boise State Broncos (99) Curtis Weaver (STUD) gets in position during an NCAA football game between the Boise State Broncos and the Marshall Thundering Herd on September 6, 2019, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID.
Daily News

Curtis Weaver Could Make An Impact With Browns In 2021

  Andrew Berry landed an exceptional crop of impactful free agents for the Cleveland Bro... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

PFF Says Browns Have 2nd-Best Roster Heading Into Draft

  There are two surefire ways to come up with a great NFL roster heading into the 2021 s... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on 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

Browns Pick Up Fifth-Year Options On Mayfield, Ward

  The Cleveland Browns picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Baker Mayfield.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
The Cleveland Browns logo on the video board during the first round at the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
Daily News

2 Potential First-Round Trade Partners For The Browns

  Some might think the Cleveland Browns front office can rest for a while after a succes... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
browns helmets
Daily News

3 Browns Players Who Could Be Impacted By Draft Picks

  Andrew Berry patched a lot of the Cleveland Browns' defensive holes in free agency.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Daily News

3 Of The Best No. 26 Overall Picks Of The Last Decade

  For the first time in a long time, the Cleveland Browns will pick in the latter stages... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
sheldon richardson
Daily News

Could Sheldon Richardson Return To The Cleveland Browns?

  Sheldon Richardson's release shocked many of the Cleveland Browns fans. Earlier in... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to Cleveland Browns Running Back Nick Chubb (24) during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Browns Will Beat 2021 Vegas Projection Of 10 Wins

  Few NFL experts would argue the Cleveland Browns significantly improved their roster t... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) on the sideline prior to 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

Andrew Berry Deserves Benefit Of Doubt In Richardson Release

  Just a few days ago, it seemed Andrew Berry could do no wrong in the minds of Clevelan... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett (95) hits Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the end zone resulting in a safety 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

Will The Browns Defense Lead The NFL In Sacks In 2021?

  Andrew Berry went straight to work improving the Cleveland Browns defense. He lande... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
browns fans holding up a defense sign
Daily News

Ranking The Top 3 Browns Needs After The Clowney Signing

  Jadeveon Clowney will make a big difference for the Cleveland Browns' defense. But... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
browns helmet
Daily News

Haslam Sports Group Promotes Greg Rush, Hires Michele Powell

  Haslam Sports Group, owner of the Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew, announce two per... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) runs onto the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 1, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

3 Things To Know About New Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney

  In case you haven't heard, Jadeveon Clowney signed with the Cleveland Browns. Clown... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
odell beckham jr
Daily News

Despite Rumors, Browns Unlikely To Trade Odell Beckham Jr.

  Maybe it is because Cleveland Browns fans have settled their differences about Baker M... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh prior to the National Football League game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on December 8, 2019, at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
Daily News

John Harbaugh Reveals Wild Story In Last Year's Browns Ravens Game

  One benefit of the Cleveland Browns resurgence is the potential blossoming of the Rave... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
QB Baker Mayfield (6) of the Oklahoma Sooners acknowledges the crowd after the Sooners loss in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners on January 1, 2018, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
Daily News

Re-Drafting The 2018 NFL QB's (Where Do They Land?)

  No matter how happy we are as Cleveland Browns fans, the offseason can be a drag. W... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Andrew Billings (99) after a week 7 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 45-10.
Daily News

What Can The Browns Expect From Andrew Billings In 2021?

  Andrew Billings expected to compete with Larry Ogunjobi for a starting defensive line... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Daily News

Why I Doubted Baker Mayfield (And Might Have To Apologize)

  Baker Mayfield already accomplished something no Cleveland Browns quarterback has done... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli walks on the field before a game between the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Scott Pioli Says Browns' Stability Will Lead To 2021 Success

  "Finally." Scott Pioli shared what he thinks is the most important factor in the Clevel... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Erik Drost [CC BY]
Daily News

Photo Shows Andrew Berry Playing Football At Harvard

  Despite recent allegations to the contrary, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry is not just a... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) sits on the bench during the game against the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 1, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

New Browns Lineman Has Message For Jadeveon Clowney

  Jadeveon Clowney received a huge offer from the Cleveland Browns last year but chose n... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) takes a handoff from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Buy Or Sell: Browns Finish With Top-3 Offense In NFL In 2021

  Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski got a lot of credit for turning around the 2020 Cleve... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson during the first half of an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on October 21, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.
Daily News

The Real Reason Hue Jackson Is Talking Right Now

  Hue Jackson jumped back into the Cleveland Browns spotlight this week with a testy ESP... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is hit by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after throwing a pass during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns on November 4, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Buy or Sell: Browns Finish With A Top-5 Defense In The NFL

  Much like he did with the Cleveland Browns offense in 2020, Andrew Berry hit free agen... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago

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