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Cleveland Browns 2008 Preview
The 2008 schedules have been released and The Cleveland Browns will open the season at home against The Dallas Cowboys.
The 2008 Browns season includes a Sunday Night home game against The Pittsburgh Steelers, a Monday Night home game against the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, a Thursday Night game at home against The Denver Broncos, a Monday Night game at The Buffalo Bills, and a Monday Night game at The Philadelphia Eagles.
Cleveland finished 2007 with a record of 10-6.
The 2008 Browns season includes a Sunday Night home game against The Pittsburgh Steelers, a Monday Night home game against the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, a Thursday Night game at home against The Denver Broncos, a Monday Night game at The Buffalo Bills, and a Monday Night game at The Philadelphia Eagles.
Cleveland finished 2007 with a record of 10-6.
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The Browns 2008 Draft
No Picks On Saturday, But Browns Busy On Sunday
Cleveland didn't have a pick in the first three rounds of the 2008 Draft so Browns fans had to wait until Sunday to get in on the action. And there was plenty of action on Sunday as the Cleveland Browns selected two players in the fourth round and two platers in the sixth round.
Beau Bell, LB, UNLV, was the first player picked by the Browns in this years draft. Cleveland traded it's fifth round pick for this year to the Dallas Cowboys to move up to the 104th spot and pick Bell, a 6'1", 239 lb linebacker.
Not long after that Cleveland made another deal with Dallas, sending them a third round pick in 2009 in exchange for the 111th spot which they used to choose Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri. Rucker, 6'4", 251 lbs, had 84 receptions last year with Missouri and broke the school's record for catches in a season and led the nation in receptions per game by a tight end.
In the sixth round, Cleveland chose Ahtyba Rubin, a 6'2", 315 lb defensive tackle from Iowa State and Paul Hubbard, a 6'2", 221 lb wide receiver form Wisconsin. The Browns received the extra sixth round pick from last years trade that sent Charlie Frye to Seattle.
In the seventh and final round Cleveland chose Alex Hall, a 6'5", 219 lb defensive end from St. Augustine.
Beau Bell, LB, UNLV, was the first player picked by the Browns in this years draft. Cleveland traded it's fifth round pick for this year to the Dallas Cowboys to move up to the 104th spot and pick Bell, a 6'1", 239 lb linebacker.
Not long after that Cleveland made another deal with Dallas, sending them a third round pick in 2009 in exchange for the 111th spot which they used to choose Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri. Rucker, 6'4", 251 lbs, had 84 receptions last year with Missouri and broke the school's record for catches in a season and led the nation in receptions per game by a tight end.
In the sixth round, Cleveland chose Ahtyba Rubin, a 6'2", 315 lb defensive tackle from Iowa State and Paul Hubbard, a 6'2", 221 lb wide receiver form Wisconsin. The Browns received the extra sixth round pick from last years trade that sent Charlie Frye to Seattle.
In the seventh and final round Cleveland chose Alex Hall, a 6'5", 219 lb defensive end from St. Augustine.
Cleveland Browns 2008 Schedule
Go Browns!
Pre-Season Games
Thursday, August 7 vs NEW YORK JETS 7:30 PM
Monday, August 18 @ New York Giants 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 23 @ Detroit Lions 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 28 vs CHICAGO BEARS 7:30 PM
Regular Schedule
Sunday, September 7 vs DALLAS COWBOYS 4:15 PM
Sunday, September 14 vs PITTSBURGH STEELERS 8:15 PM
Sunday, September 21 @ Baltimore Ravens 4:15 PM
Sunday, September 28 @ Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 PM
Monday, October 13 vs NEW YORK GIANTS 8:30 PM
Sunday, October 19 @ Washington Redskins 4:15 PM
Sunday, October 26 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 4:05 PM
Sunday, November 2 vs
Thursday, August 7 vs NEW YORK JETS 7:30 PM
Monday, August 18 @ New York Giants 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 23 @ Detroit Lions 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 28 vs CHICAGO BEARS 7:30 PM
Regular Schedule
Sunday, September 7 vs DALLAS COWBOYS 4:15 PM
Sunday, September 14 vs PITTSBURGH STEELERS 8:15 PM
Sunday, September 21 @ Baltimore Ravens 4:15 PM
Sunday, September 28 @ Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 PM
Monday, October 13 vs NEW YORK GIANTS 8:30 PM
Sunday, October 19 @ Washington Redskins 4:15 PM
Sunday, October 26 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 4:05 PM
Sunday, November 2 vs
The State of The AFC North
Will 2008 Be The Year of The Browns
One thing is certain in the NFL is that the teams that don't improve get passed by. The NFL is constantly changing and the teams that keep up with the changes keep winning.
In 2007 Cleveland saw a dramatic improvement over the previous year and fell just short of the playoffs. To improve on last years success Cleveland added some depth and experience to it's wide receiver corps by acquiring Donte Stallworth from New England. Stallworth, along with Braylon Edwards at the other wideout and Kellen Winslow at tight end should pose a lot of problems for opposing defenses. The Browns already solid offensive line returning intact as well as running back Jamal Lewis returning Cleveland's offense could be a force to reckon with as it was in 2007.
One question on a lot of people's minds will be who will start at quarterback. I think almost for sure that Crennell will go with Derek Anderson at quarterback rather than Brady Quinn who has looked good in the limited playing time he's had but is still for the most part untested. But we all know that if Anderson struggles that the fans will be calling for Brady. Will Crennell make a quarterback change if Anderson struggles early? That's one of the tough calls of coaching and we'll have to see how it plays out.
Cleveland has also made some changes on defense that hopefully will put more pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season. With the addition of Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams to the defensive line the Browns should see an increase in their sack totals this year and improve a run defense that has been a team weakness.
But with Leigh Bodden gone in a trade deal and now Devon Holly injured Cleveland is left thin at cornerback and will most likely start two second year men at corner, Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald
both of whom had good rookie seasons. Cleveland also added veteran DB Terry Cousin who will most likely play as a nickel back. Cornerback might be the most watched position this year beginning with opening day when Cleveland hosts the Dallas Cowboys.
I see Cleveland finally overtaking Pittsburgh and winning the AFC North in 2008.
I think the division will go as follows:
1. Cleveland- Improvements to the defense and wide receiver depth will put Cleveland over the top.
2. Pittsburgh- Last year Pittsburgh had a lot of trouble protecting the passer, especially late in the year. If they don't get a handle on their pass protection this year, well it might be a long year.
3. Cincinnati- The Bengals really disappointed me last year when they seemed to lose their composure when I thought they had the talent to win the division. There still seems to be a lot of disruptive people on that team. Could be Marvin Lewis' last season if he can't turn things around.
4. Baltimore- The Ravens have a rookie coach this year and there will be some changes I'm sure, but I don't think John Harbaugh can turn around their anemic offense in just one year. The once dominant defense is still good, but no longer decides games.
In 2007 Cleveland saw a dramatic improvement over the previous year and fell just short of the playoffs. To improve on last years success Cleveland added some depth and experience to it's wide receiver corps by acquiring Donte Stallworth from New England. Stallworth, along with Braylon Edwards at the other wideout and Kellen Winslow at tight end should pose a lot of problems for opposing defenses. The Browns already solid offensive line returning intact as well as running back Jamal Lewis returning Cleveland's offense could be a force to reckon with as it was in 2007.
One question on a lot of people's minds will be who will start at quarterback. I think almost for sure that Crennell will go with Derek Anderson at quarterback rather than Brady Quinn who has looked good in the limited playing time he's had but is still for the most part untested. But we all know that if Anderson struggles that the fans will be calling for Brady. Will Crennell make a quarterback change if Anderson struggles early? That's one of the tough calls of coaching and we'll have to see how it plays out.
Cleveland has also made some changes on defense that hopefully will put more pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season. With the addition of Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams to the defensive line the Browns should see an increase in their sack totals this year and improve a run defense that has been a team weakness.
But with Leigh Bodden gone in a trade deal and now Devon Holly injured Cleveland is left thin at cornerback and will most likely start two second year men at corner, Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald
both of whom had good rookie seasons. Cleveland also added veteran DB Terry Cousin who will most likely play as a nickel back. Cornerback might be the most watched position this year beginning with opening day when Cleveland hosts the Dallas Cowboys.
I see Cleveland finally overtaking Pittsburgh and winning the AFC North in 2008.
I think the division will go as follows:
1. Cleveland- Improvements to the defense and wide receiver depth will put Cleveland over the top.
2. Pittsburgh- Last year Pittsburgh had a lot of trouble protecting the passer, especially late in the year. If they don't get a handle on their pass protection this year, well it might be a long year.
3. Cincinnati- The Bengals really disappointed me last year when they seemed to lose their composure when I thought they had the talent to win the division. There still seems to be a lot of disruptive people on that team. Could be Marvin Lewis' last season if he can't turn things around.
4. Baltimore- The Ravens have a rookie coach this year and there will be some changes I'm sure, but I don't think John Harbaugh can turn around their anemic offense in just one year. The once dominant defense is still good, but no longer decides games.
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- flowski flowski Jul 2, 2007 @ 3:12 am
- I found this lens a few days ago, and thought it was excellent, Go Browns! Slip a compact digital camera in your pocket or pack for priceless pix tailgating or at the game. High 5!
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- Kuhn_Sanuk Kuhn_Sanuk May 24, 2007 @ 9:38 am
- How long do you think it will be before Brady Quinn starts at QB? Mystery Method
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- writertiff writertiff May 22, 2007 @ 7:12 am
- Errr, my husband's a Jets fan so he'll kill me if he knows I signed a Browns guestbook. lol. But it's a nice lens :) Tiff
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- Kuhn_Sanuk Kuhn_Sanuk Feb 20, 2007 @ 6:34 pm
- Go Browns in 2007!
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