The Browns are in the hunt—IF

Note: On NNR today Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports & I discussed the Browns game in detail. The podcast is on https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. For this week only the pregame pod will be up at 6 PM EDT right after Moohead radio at 5 on . The post game show will be up Friday at 6. No … Read more

News, Notes & Rumors for 08/19/14

The radio version of NNR is a podcast while we look for a new broadcast host. Check out last night’s show reviewing week 2 and previewing the Browns/Redskins game. News: Thank heavens that the stupid extra point from the 15 yard line is over. The only thing that would be similar to this dumb move … Read more

QB Controversies can be hazardous to a coach’s employment.

One of the things that head coaches at all levels of sports fear the most is a QB controversy. That is particularly true in the NFL. This preseason there are a number of them around the league. However, the analysis of each will be the fodder for future articles. The point of this posting is … Read more

The Biggest Reaches of the 2014 NFL Draft

A reach is defined here as a pick well above the rated position of the player. These are some of the worst reaches. Jets Dexter McDougle CB Maryland – They spent the 80th pick on a guy that was a 7th round value even when healthy. Bucs Kevin Pamphile OT Purdue – He struggled all … Read more

Christmas gifts for NFL Teams.

Christmas gifts for NFL Teams.   AFC Browns:  I give the Browns a head coach that will let Weeden be Weeden.  Shurmur is way too much of a control freak to allow his QB to even audible out of a bad play.  He has to go.   Steelers:  The team needs an offensive line.  Being … Read more

The Social Force Of The National Football League

NFL Fans Among Most Social American football as it is widely referred to in many quarters is one of the most celebrated sport in America and the National Football League (NFL)  is arguably the most profitable sports business on this planet. The American population is widely renowned  for the love of football, if it is … Read more

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors  Tonight we continue our swing around the NFL talking to the beat writers that know their teams the best. Matt Stein, beat writer for the Packers joins us to talk about UFA QB Flynn and free agency. Tom Edrington, beat writer for the Tampa Bay … Read more

Mock Draft of News, Notes and Rumors on Cleveland.com/DSN radio show

This mock is done by Dave in Lakewood Oh. 1st pick – Carolina Panthers : AJ Green WR Georgia 2nd pick – Denver Broncos: Patrick Peterson CB LSU 3rd pick – Buffalo Bills: Von Miller OLB Texas A &M 4th pick – Cincinatti Bengals: DaQuan Bowers DE Clemson 5th pick – Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert … Read more