Ravens, Bills among 6 to crash NFL playoff party (SportingNews.com)
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Here’s what you need to know about camp

Training camp for the Browns begins at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow and, before you know it, camp will break Aug.

2008 Fantasy Football Team by Team Analysis Cleveland Browns

The 2007 Cleveland Browns were the surprise of the NFL. No one predicted them to finish with the same record as the Steelers .

RB Kevin Jones workout witnessed by 4 NFL teams (AP)
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.

Browns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•? The Browns play the seventh most difficult schedule in 2008. Opponents’ final 2007 records are used for the calculation. The 2008 opponents of the Browns and Bengals finished 140-116 in 2007.

Fortunately for both teams, the Steelers have the toughest 2008 schedule. Their opponents were 153-103 in 2007. The Ravens have the third most difficult schedule. Opponents of the Ravens, Vikings and Titans finished 141-115 last season.

The strength of schedule does not factor in the variable of the Browns playing five games in prime time and four others at 4:05 or 4:15 p.m. And since they do not play a game west of Nashville, those 4 p.m. starts are designed to feature the Browns in late afternoon games, allowing the team to be seen by more viewers.

The Browns…

Browns missing 2 players as camp opens

The Cleveland Browns opened training camp today without wide receiver Joe Jurevicius and offensive lineman Ryan Tucker as both have been placed on the active physically unable to perform list.

Browns open camp with high hopes (AP)
On coach Romeo Crennel’s whistle, the Cleveland Browns sprinted across the field en masse as hundreds of fans dressed in various shades of brown and orange hooted and hollered. It was as if they just witnessed a Derek Anderson-to-Braylon Edwards touchdown pass. As training camp officially opened, a loud air horn pierced the air.

Cleveland Browns Notes, Quotes

Each, along with the 14 other participants, hosted a spot on NFL Sirius Radio. –The Browns won’t complain, but it has to be stressful going into training camp preparing to open at home for the 10th straight …

Browns missing 2 players as camp opens (AP)
Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius and offensive lineman Ryan Tucker were placed on the active physically unable to perform list Wednesday as the Cleveland Browns opened training camp. Jurevicius, who caught 50 passes — 29 on third down — last season, has had two operations on his right knee since the end of last season.

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Jurevicius could miss start of season (PA SportsTicker)
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Even the fullback situation heading into this season seems to be in good shape after determining that are quarterback and running back depth were good enough for passing grades.

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WHIO-TV Will Air Cleveland Browns Preseason Games

TV announced Tuesday that the station will air two preseason Cleveland Browns games in August.

New animated show `Cleveland’ goes multiethnic

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Browns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•? The Browns play the seventh most difficult schedule in 2008. Opponents’ final 2007 records are used for the calculation. The 2008 opponents of the Browns and Bengals finished 140-116 in 2007.

Fortunately for both teams, the Steelers have the toughest 2008 schedule. Their opponents were 153-103 in 2007. The Ravens have the third most difficult schedule. Opponents of the Ravens, Vikings and Titans finished 141-115 last season.

The strength of schedule does not factor in the variable of the Browns playing five games in prime time and four others at 4:05 or 4:15 p.m. And since they do not play a game west of Nashville, those 4 p.m. starts are designed to feature the Browns in late afternoon games, allowing the team to be seen by more viewers.

The Browns…

Browns‘ Jurevicius likely to miss start of season (AP)
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Report: Rams, Long agree to terms on deal

The St. Louis Rams and defensive end Chris Long, the second overall pick in the draft, reached an agreement on a contract Saturday night, according to a published report.

NELA in the NFL: Former Ouachita star Wilhite signs with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite, a former Ouachita star who played at Auburn.

Super Bowl champs getting little respect ahead of camp

Pundits are skeptical that Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning can lead the Giants back to the championship game.

Falcons set to show off makeover

Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust. The Atlanta Falcons needed a new start, and so they’ve cleaned house.

Harbaugh to play hardball at Ravens camp (AP)
At a time of year when the weather calls for a trip to the beach or a stroll on a golf course, John Harbaugh starts thinking about football. “I’ve got the same feeling now that I’ve had the past 24 years going to training camp, whether it was at Western Michigan, or Philadelphia or Baltimore,” he said.

Browns‘ Jurevicius likely to miss start of season

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will miss the start of the regular season because of his recent knee surgery.

Eagles agree to terms with DeSean Jackson

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed on a four-year contract tonight, leaving only one draft pick unsigned on the eve of training camp.

Jets sign TE Keller to multiyear deal

The New York Jets signed tight end Dustin Keller, the 30th overall pick in the draft, to a multiyear contract Friday.

A lot to look for McNabb’s shoulder, Sheppard’s presence are chief…

After the rookies and selected veterans report on Monday, Brian Westbrook is scheduled to arrive at the Philadelphia Eagles ‘ training camp at Lehigh University with the rest of the veterans on Thursday.

Rams, DE Long agree to terms on deal (AP)
Defensive end Chris Long agreed to a multiyear deal with the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, leaving plenty of time for the second overall pick in the 2008 draft to report to training camp. The Rams project Long will start at right end, beefing up an anemic pass rush. The team did not disclose the terms of the deal.

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Brady Quinn Shitless Photo on Gay Dating Website, Cleveland Browns QB Wants Picture Down

Brady Quinn is shirtless on a website online that specializes in men finding men.

Cleveland Browns Strategy and Personnel

The quarterback situation is much different than a year ago when the Browns did not know who their starter would be until after the third preseason game.

For hardcore NFL fans, this brilliant Web site offers the “Facts” of life
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Jurevicius could miss start of season (PA SportsTicker)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius will miss extended time while he recovers from his latest knee surgery, general manager Phil Savage told a Cleveland radio station Thursday.

‘The Rooney way’ is best path to NFL success (SportingNews.com)
“The Rooney way” has produced great dividends for the Steelers for decades. If the family loses control of the franchise, it will be a sad day for the entire region.

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Cleveland Browns camp is 13 days away
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‘The Rooney way’ is best path to NFL success (SportingNews.com)
“The Rooney way” has produced great dividends for the Steelers for decades. If the family loses control of the franchise, it will be a sad day for the entire region.

WHIO-TV Will Air Cleveland Browns Preseason Games

TV announced Tuesday that the station will air two preseason Cleveland Browns games in August.

Optimistic Browns better watch out for Big Ben (SportingNews.com)
The Cleveland Browns have become a trendy pick to win the AFC North next season, but they’ll still have a hard time knocking off Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers.

Cleveland Football Returns to The Playoffs Tonight

The Cleveland Gladiators will take on the Orlando Predators tonight at Quicken Loans Arena in the Arena Football League Playoffs.

Jurevicius to miss extended time, Browns GM says

Cleveland Browns veteran receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will start the 2008 season on the physically unable to perform list.

Cleveland Browns Notes, Quotes

Each, along with the 14 other participants, hosted a spot on NFL Sirius Radio. –The Browns won’t complain, but it has to be stressful going into training camp preparing to open at home for the 10th straight …

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I try to put the most entertaining and provocative pro football Web site around, Coldhardfootballfacts.com, out of mind. I can’t. This is unusual because I’m a basketball guy. For example, I have spent a lot of profitable time on the…

Cleveland Browns training camp schedule coming today
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Is Miami’s Jake Long a leftie or a rightie?

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‘08 Preview: Browns‘ window wide open (Yahoo! Sports)
Phil Savage has cleaned up the mess and turned the perennial downtrodden Browns into contenders.

Walker: Browns spring checkup

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‘08 Preview: Browns‘ window wide open (Yahoo! Sports)
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Browns will spend the summer shopping for a cornerback (Yahoo! Sports)
The Cleveland Browns will spend the summer shopping for a cornerback and they will probably have to make a…

Bentley still waiting for an NFL suitor
Tracy Boulian/The Plain DealerLeCharles Bentley has yet to find a new home where he can continue his comeback.More than four weeks since being granted his release from the Browns, LeCharles Bentley has not found a new team. The timing of…

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Jurevicius still has swelling in knee (PA SportsTicker)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius is still experiencing swelling and discomfort in his right knee, putting his status for the start of training camp on July 23 in jeopardy.

Hey, let’s buy them Stillers
Associated PressUpon buying the Steelers, Cleveland fans sell Ben Roethlisberger’s contract to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, removing him from the NFL in what would be his prime football years. Ironically, he competes with Charlie Frye for the starting spot. Share your…

Browns’ burning question: Do they have enough defense? (SportingNews.com)
The Browns had a good offense in 2007, and it could be even better this year. But their defense must improve if the team hopes to earn the playoff bid it just missed last season.

Browns talking to Ty Law

Things shaping up well for Law Cornerback Ty Law could have done what has come naturally over 13 NFL seasons.

Cleveland Browns camp is 13 days away
Counting the days until the opening of Browns training camp … • Browns receiver Braylon Edwards talks about his desire to go Hollywood on us http://sports.espn.go.com. He also wants to unseat LeBron James as King of Cleveland. Edwards hangs…

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