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Cleveland Browns Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Michael Beckwith, mvn.com/nfl-browns

Team Needs: NT, DE, OLB, ILB, WR

Key additions: NT Shaun Rogers (Lions), DE Corey Williams (Packers), WR Donte` Stallworth (Patriots), G Red Hadnot (Dolphins), Shantee Orr (Jaguars)

Key Losses: LB Chaun Thompson (Texans), CB Leigh Bodden (Lions)

Key Free Agents Retained: QB Derek Anderson, RB Jamal Lewis

Free Agency Notes: Heading into free agency the Browns had a list of priorities: retain Derek Anderson and Jamal Lewis as well as add bodies to to a defensive line that contributed to a defense that allowed 4.5 yards per carry against the run. Once again, GM Phil Savage was one of the league's most agressive on the open market as he re-signed Anderson and traded for a pair of d-linemen in Corey Williams and Shaun Rogers in the opening weekend. Signing Donte Stallworth will provide a boost to a strong passing game as it allows aging veteran Joe Jurevicius to move to the third WR on the depth chart. Guard Rex Hadnot started all 16 games at Miami last year and will provide depth at multiple positions on the line. Shantee Orr isn't expected to provide anything but special teams help.

Grade: A

Review of Grade: GM Phil Savage put the same kind of focus into fixing the defensive line this off-season as he had in the terrific job he did on the offensive line over the past couple seasons. Both lineman, however, were acquired through trades due to lack of quality linemen on the free agent market. Due to these moves (along with last year's Brady Quinn deal for the '08 #1) the Browns won't have a pick until the 4th round. The Browns will likely enter training camp as the division favorite.

cleveland.com

Winslow: 'I wish the season began tomorrow'

Joshua Gunter/The Plain DealerA group of area youngsters are attentive --- and perhaps a little awestruck --- as Browns tight end Kellen Winslow gives them some instructions in the huddle during his youth football camp Saturday afternoon. Multimedia: See a...

Kids gather for Kellen Winslow Jr. football camp

See a Joshua Gunter slide show of images from the Kellen Winslow Jr. football camp Saturday....

For hardcore NFL fans, this brilliant Web site offers the "Facts" of life

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...

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Camp quandry

When the Browns open training camp Wednesday, there will be one notable absence. A quarterback controversy.

Pat's Beside the Point - Worse for wear

Jake Westbrook said he knew something was wrong last year. He found a way to keep starting games, but there were problems in his elbow . . . pain . . . irritation . . . more pain. Those problems peaked in May, when Westbrook learned the constant wear and tear had done in his ulnar collateral ligament.

Jurevicius on the bench

Browns No. 3 receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will miss the first five games of the regular season after undergoing the fourth procedure on his right knee since January, General Manager Phil Savage said Thursday.

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Position preview: Offensive line

What had long been a weakness became a strength for the Browns last fall.

Position preview: Running back

Those expecting to see an old Jamal Lewis in 2007 instead got a glimpse of the old Jamal Lewis.

Position preview: Defensive line

The Browns set out to address the defensive line in the offseason, and just 24 hours into the league's player movement period they did more than just about anyone thought possible.

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Winslow's Contract Extension Can Wait

Joe Jurevicius on PUP List Does Not Rule Out Week 1 Suit-Up

Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2008: Tight End Preview

Pluto Discusses Recently Retired Browns QBs

Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2008: Wide Receiver Preview

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Browns Release Bentley

A day after he passed a team physical and was cleared to practice with the team for the first time since the summer of 2006, Browns offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley has been released by the team. From Cleveland.com: “LeCharles came back to Cleveland to be in integral part of the Cleveland Browns, his hometown team,” said [Bentley’s [...]

Bentley Back In Business

For the first time since training camp in 2006, Browns offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley will suit up and practice with the team. Bentley passed his physical yesterday, and it was announced today that he has been cleared to give it a go. Browns General Manager Phil Savage had this to say about Bentley’s physical performance to [...]

Winslow Arrives At Camp

After not being in the Cleveland area since basically the end of last season, Browns tight-end Kellen Winslow Jr. arrived at Browns headquarters in Berea today and will begin practicing with the team starting with tomorrow’s mandatory mini-camp. Winslow’s arrival will hopefully answer some questions, mainly, how does his knee look. After February’s surgery, K2 has [...]

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PUP List For Jurevicius

With the recent revaluations that Joe Jurevicius’s June 30th surgery will take longer to heal than originally believed, it looks as if the 11 year vet will start out the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Meaning that Jurevicius could be available for the week 7 match-up at Washington. This now opens the door [...]

Stallworth Says Road to Super Bowl Goes Through Cleveland

One of the new additions to the Browns, wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, recently said that he turned down more money from a noncontender this past off-season. He also said he jokes around with former teammate Randy Moss that “the road to the Super Bowl goes through Cleveland.” Whether or not that is the case, it [...]

Off-Season Run Down: Part 2 (Ravens)

Coming off their worst season since 1996, the Baltimore Ravens had some big holes to fill. Then came the news that former Pro Bowlers OL Jon Ogden and QB Steve McNair were retiring, and a glaring need emerged. Oh and let’s not forget the Ravens uncanny ability to always need a QB. With [...]