The Cleveland Indians Have a Fan In QB DeShone Kizer

February 5, 2021October 6, 2017 by Steven R

With so much going on in the world of football it has to be hard for players to find the time for anything else, but rookie QB DeShone Kizer has found some time to help root on his city. Sure, the Browns are not starting off so hot this season, but that does not mean that Kizer has forgotten the things he loves to do.

Kizer was recently quoted as saying he, “loves the camaraderie they have in the locker room” about the Cleveland Indians. He is hoping to have enough time to attend a game or two this postseason and expressed sheer excitement about their upcoming games.

The Indians are certainly a bright spot for Cleveland right now since the Cavs are just getting the season started. Hopefully, for the city of Cleveland, they can have a deep run into the playoffs and then jump right to the Cavs continuing last season’s dominance.… Read more at FryingPanSports

Brock Osweiler Starts For The Browns

February 5, 2021August 8, 2017 by Steven R

Brock Osweiler announced as Browns starter for the preseason opening match versus Saints

Brock Osweiler is set to start the preseason opening match on Thursday evening, versus the Saints at First Energy Stadium, according to Browns manager Hue Jackson.

The second man will be Cody Kessler, followed by Kevin Hogan and DeShone Kizer.

This does not mean though, that Osweiler will begin the season opening match versus the Steelers on September 10. Kizer could well end up doing that instead.

Jackson said that, at this point in the quarterback assessment process, he will have Osweiler start in the Thursday preseason opening match versus the Saints. While many factors are taken into account during the assessment, it is ultimately about running the offense effectively and efficiently, Jackson noted. Jackson went on to say that he wants his starters to have the ability to do this in all circumstances.

Osweiler has not really got any reps in the first team, so this will provide him with that opportunity. Everyone is looking forward to watching how he fairs in the limelight during the week and versus the Saints.

Speculation is rife that the Browns might be attempting to groom … Read more at FryingPanSports

NFL Coaches on the hot seat in 2017

February 5, 2021June 16, 2017 by Bill Smith

Coaches on the hot seat in 2017

1	Jets Cuts of all the vets won’t help the win totals and cost the coaches their jobs.
2	Browns After a 1-15 season, they better get at least 6 wins to keep their jobs
3	Bears After a 3 win season, they better get at least 6 games or Fox & company are gone
4	Colts Bad ownership & GM will cost HC Chuck Pagano his job. Part of the blame is on him and his staff.
5	Bengals had better get to the playoffs & win a game or Marvin Lewis cpuld be history
6	Panthers need to get control of QB Cam Newton or Rivera may be history.
7	Jags better get more than 3 wins or Bye Bye. Doug Marrone has failed before could fail again.
8	LA Chargers Moves are always hard. GM has not done the Coaches any favors.
9	The Vikes may have to get back in the playoffs or Mike Zimmer could be in trouble. Injuries have plauged the Vikes
10	Ravens HC John Harbaugh is not in serious trouble but OC Marty Morinwheg is not helping him. Playoffs or MM is out

That is … Read more at FryingPanSports

NNR Mock Draft 2.0

February 5, 2021April 24, 2017 by Bill Smith

To hear the details check out the radio show page where Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports & Tony Williams of Metro New York joined me to talk about this mock.

1	Cleveland Browns	QB PR CB S OT	Myles Garrett	DE	Texas A&M
	Clearly the best pass rusher in the draft. Motivated & ready to play
2	San Francisco 49ers	QB G CB C OLB DE	Solomon Thomas	DE	Stanford
	2Y ST good frame & quickness but may be a pr specialist only.			West coast bias?
3	Chicago Bears	PR WR CB S T TE	Jonathan Allen	DE	Alabama
	John Fox will love Allen’s ability to play DE or DT.
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	TE RB DT T G QB?	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
	I would never take a RB in the 1st round. He is good but not 1st rounder.
5	Tennessee Titans	CB WR S ILB	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
	1.5y st speed & size Twitchy athl that does not hold at LOS. Runs better patterns than WRs.
6	New York Jets	QB OLB CB DE	Mitchell Trubisky	QB	North Carolina
	Takes a risk on a QB that started just 1 year. Good upside but lots of risk

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News Notes and Rumors Mock NFL Draft

February 5, 2021April 11, 2017 by Steven R

Mock NFL Draft

1	Cleveland Browns	QB PR CB S	Myles Garrett	DE	Texas A&M
2	San Francisco 49ers	OLB DE T G QB	Solomon Thomas	DE	Stanford
3	Chicago Bears	PR CB S G T TE	Jonathan Allen	DE	Alabama
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	TE RB DT T G	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
5	Tennessee Titans	CB WR ILB	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
6	New York Jets	QB OLB CB de	Haason Reddick	OLB	Temple
7	Los Angeles Chargers	S WR DE G T QB	Malik Hooker	S	Ohio State
8	Carolina Panthers	T DE RB CB	Derek Barnett	DE	Tennessee
9	Cincinnati Bengals	T G OLB PR RB	Taco Charlton	DE	Michigan
10	Buffalo Bills	CB S WR T	Jamal Adams	S	LSU
11	New Orleans Saints	CB S OLB WR	Gareon Conley	CB	Ohio State
12	Cleveland Browns		O.J. Howard	TE	Alabama
13	Arizona Cardinals	ILB QB S CB	Corey Davis	WR	Western Michigan
14	Philadelphia Eagles	ILB CB RB DE	Reuben Foster	ILB	Alabama
15	Indianapolis Colts	T G DE DT RB	Malik McDowell	DT	Michigan St
16	Baltimore Ravens	OLB WR CB S	Zach Cunningham	OLB	Vandy
17	Washington Redskins	ILB dt S RB T

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DV 5	How fast can Elway get QB Paxton Lynch ready?
4	Can Run game be top 5 this year? It will have to be.
3	Can DV D Overcome D losses of DT Williams, olb Watson & cb Watson?
2	Can the additions on O line of Leary & Watson solve the problem?
1	Can DV win games with Siemian at QB or will Lynch start for DV?

KC 5	Was OT Okung addition by subtraction?
4	Can RB Kareem Hunt replace Charles as the all-around back?
3	Can Smith find anyone to catch the ball since Maclin is gone?
2	Did KC do enough to replace FA DT Dontari Poe?
1	Did the move up to get Mahomes indicate KC are not happy with Smith?

OK 5	When will S Reggie Nelson and Karl Joseph return to work?
4	Who will carry the ball for OK? Lynch is 96 and the others are small.
3	Did OK do enough at REC getting WR Patterson & TE Cook?
2	Can OLB Irvin give OK Pass rush opposite DE Mack?
1	When will QB Derek Carr be ready to start and will he be as effective as last year?