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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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Browns Defense Continues To Embarrass Elite Competition

Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns, 49ers Players Got Into A Fight Before The Game

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
Daily News

Analyst Says 1 Browns WR Must Step Up Against 49ers

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Star Makes A Clear Statement Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns WR Reveals His Thoughts On P.J. Walker's Sunday Start

P. J. Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

49ers At Browns: Week 6 Predictions

Cleveland Browns fans reacts after a play during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Coach Discusses Za'Darius Smith's Impact On Defense

Za'Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a tackle on Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Amari Cooper Makes His Thoughts Clear On QB Uncertainty

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analysts Discuss Impact of A Poor Week 6 Deshaun Watson Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes Kyle Shanahan's Record Against Jim Schwartz

Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Notes Browns' Struggle To Make Big Plays This Season

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns DT Sends a Message Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Sione Takitaki Gets Honest On Importance Of Browns' Defensive Line

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Shares Concerning Update On Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Notes What Browns Need To Show After Bye Week

browns helmets Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Andrew Berry Talks Deshaun Watson's Injury

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On The Offensive Line

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Former NFL Star Berates Kevin Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Comments

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Discusses Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Preparation

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Add Notable Playmaker To The Injury Report

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Former Steelers Defender Is In Awe Of The Browns Defense

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

John Harbaugh Shares His Thoughts On Browns Defense

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Ravens At Browns Week 4 Predictions

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
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Discusses His Status For Ravens Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Snubbed From AFC Defensive Honor

Myles Garrett #95 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
Daily News

Browns Take Issue With Myles Garrett Getting Snubbed

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to fans after the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Star Defender Says Browns Are A Top-4 AFC Team

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns gestures to the fans during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Reportedly In The Mix For Superstar WR

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
Daily News

Grant Delpit Has A Message For Browns Fans Ahead Of Ravens Game

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Stats Show Dawand Jones Was Dominant Against The Titans

Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defense Continues To Embarrass Elite Competition

  Jim Schwartz and the Cleveland Browns defense knew it would be difficult to hold down... 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.
Daily News

Browns, 49ers Players Got Into A Fight Before The Game

  Today's game at Cleveland Browns Stadium pits the toughest defenses in each conference... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Analyst Says 1 Browns WR Must Step Up Against 49ers

  Kevin Stefanski alluded to a whole new wide-open Cleveland Browns offense all offseaso... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Star Makes A Clear Statement Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

  San Francisco's offense scored at least 30 points in all 5 games so far this season.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
P. J. Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns WR Reveals His Thoughts On P.J. Walker's Sunday Start

  When Andrew Berry traded Josh Dobbs, many fans felt it was an endorsement of Dorian Th... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns fans reacts after a play during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

49ers At Browns: Week 6 Predictions

  It's hard to imagine an NFL team being less healthy after a bye than they were going i... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Za'Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a tackle on Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Coach Discusses Za'Darius Smith's Impact On Defense

  Bookend edge rushers have become a priority for NFL teams building a defensive roster.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper
Daily News

Amari Cooper Makes His Thoughts Clear On QB Uncertainty

  Pundits and analysts are all over the Cleveland Browns about which quarterback will st... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
Daily News

Analysts Discuss Impact of A Poor Week 6 Deshaun Watson Game

  Information about Deshaun Watson's shoulder injury is hard to come by these days. K... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Kyle Shanahan's Record Against Jim Schwartz

  San Francisco will bring the NFC's leading defense to stop the Cleveland Browns on Sun... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Notes Browns' Struggle To Make Big Plays This Season

  Few teams could expect a seamless transition when they lose a player of Nick Chubb's c... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
Daily News

Browns DT Sends a Message Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

  San Francisco rolls into Northern Ohio for a matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sund... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
Daily News

Sione Takitaki Gets Honest On Importance Of Browns' Defensive Line

  Jim Schwartz and the Cleveland Browns' defense have gotten much-deserved attention thi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Shares Concerning Update On Deshaun Watson

  Just a little over a week ago, Kevin Stefanski seemed surprised when Deshaun Watson sa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
browns helmets
Daily News

Analyst Notes What Browns Need To Show After Bye Week

  If there was ever a season the Cleveland Browns could use an early week off, it is thi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily News

Andrew Berry Talks Deshaun Watson's Injury

  Andrew Berry held his bye-week press session this morning after a rough few days in Be... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On The Offensive Line

  PFF ranked the Cleveland Browns offensive line among the best heading into the 2023 N... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Former NFL Star Berates Kevin Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Comments

  Kevin Stefanski has never been known as someone who has a handle on his locker room.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Discusses Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Preparation

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson looked good enough in the preseason for the Cleveland Browns... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
Daily News

Browns Add Notable Playmaker To The Injury Report

  David Njoku is part of the Cleveland Browns' injury report Saturday. This followed... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Former Steelers Defender Is In Awe Of The Browns Defense

  ESPN analyst Ryan Clark has seen his fill of Cleveland Browns teams over the years.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

John Harbaugh Shares His Thoughts On Browns Defense

  Jim Schwartz might appreciate the Deshaun Watson shoulder watch as much as anybody.... 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.
Daily News

Ravens At Browns Week 4 Predictions

  It's Ravens week as the Cleveland Browns prepare to defend their home turf on Sunday a... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Discusses His Status For Ravens Game

  Deshaun Watson's shoulder is getting a lot of attention from the Cleveland Browns beat... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Snubbed From AFC Defensive Honor

  Jim Schwartz's Cleveland Browns defense is the talk of NFL circles. After three dom... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to fans after the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
Daily News

Browns Take Issue With Myles Garrett Getting Snubbed

  Myles Garrett put up a stat line Sunday that most NFL players can only dream of. Th... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns gestures to the fans during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Star Defender Says Browns Are A Top-4 AFC Team

  Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys is one of three players in the mix for the NFL's D... 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.
Daily News

Browns Reportedly In The Mix For Superstar WR

  Andrew Berry might not feel the need to add a wide receiver just as Deshaun Watson is... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Grant Delpit Has A Message For Browns Fans Ahead Of Ravens Game

  Grant Delpit understands what a special season this could be for the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Stats Show Dawand Jones Was Dominant Against The Titans

  When an NFL team puts a rookie starter on the offensive line, they tend to be blue-chi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago

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