Published on: 30th August, 2010
There was a time when the NFL preseason was not something that made many headlines other than in the local newspapers, and even now the ratings on preseason games aren't worth talking about. However, between increased fan interest through fantasy football leagues and the rise of the Internet, preseason football ...Published on: 27th August, 2010
The Great Lakes Classic game is this weekend, and other than the marketing attempt to attract more viewers to a preseason game, Week 3 is also known as the "dress rehearsal" game. This game will feature the most time with the first team before the third and fourth stringers come ...Published on: 27th August, 2010
Every year, a whole bunch of quarterbacks get drafted. Some start right away, others get relegated to the bench. But the one common denominator they all have at this point is they're all getting snaps during games. Granted the snaps aren't all quality ones with the first team, but the fans get ...Published on: 25th August, 2010
The first two preseason games are in the past, and the beleaguered fans of the Cleveland Browns have something to look forward to. That doesn't mean you should start planning for the playoffs yet, but it does mean Browns fans might get to see something they haven't really seen the last ...Published on: 24th August, 2010
Roger Goodell has been making a pitch for an 18-game season as he traveled around the NFL training camps these past few weeks. Goodell is doing a hard sell on this concept, especially as a way of settling the differences between the players and owners in the collective bargaining agreement talks, ...Published on: 23rd August, 2010
During the offseason, Browns Team President Mike Holmgren noted at one point he wanted to have a "pile" of running backs. Mission accomplished. As the Browns head into Week Three of the preseason, their backfield is suddenly very crowed. There aren't enough roster spots for everybody, and at least one ...Published on: 22nd August, 2010
It happens to just about every player at some point in their career. They find themselves on the outside looking in, fighting to keep a roster spot. Age and injuries take a toll, and a player who once was a lock no matter what now becomes an expendable commodity because ...Published on: 22nd August, 2010
Nothing like a cold splash of water to shake you out of a pleasant dream. Preseason or not, three fumbles in the first two snaps is not a good way to start any game. While the Browns overcame the early turnovers to take the lead, a loss is a loss is ...Published on: 21st August, 2010
The preseason marches on and it's time for the second game, or the one where the starters play more. The Browns will get their first glimpse of Sam Bradford while Head Coach Eric Mangini promises the offense will improve. The Browns defense will get a chance to build some confidence, ...Published on: 20th August, 2010
The unending media frenzy that is Tim Tebow continues its steamroll this week versus the Detroit Lions in an epic preseason matchup. Well, at least as epic as a preseason matchup where most of Tebow's work will be against guys who will be working for FedEx and The Cracker Barrel next ...