May 2012 - Cleveland Browns Wiretap

Weeden Ranks 2nd Amongst Rookies In Yards, TDs

Aug 4, 2014 5:30 AM

Brandon Weeden ranks second amongst rookie quarterbacks in passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions of 20 or more yards.

Weeden is 2-6, however, as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

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Richardson, Browns Beat Chargers 7-6 (+1.5 TC, -8 TRC)

Sep 3, 2014 1:48 PM

The Cleveland Browns picked up their second victory of the season, beating the San Diego Chargers 7-6.

The Browns had a +1.5 advantage in The Trench Counter, slightly outgaining the Chargers on a yards per play and winning the turnover battle 1-0. The Browns had a -8 differential in Total Rushes/Completions.

Trent Richardson rushed 24 times for 122 yards and a 26-yard touchdown in the first quarter that ended up being all the points the Browns would need.

Brandon Weeden went just 11-for-27 for 129 yards for the Browns.

Ryan Mathews rushed 24 times for 95 yards, but again lost a fumble.

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Browns Significantly Better Against Pass With Joe Haden

Jun 6, 2014 7:30 PM

The Cleveland Browns are a significantly better team against the pass with Joe Haden in the lineup.

The Browns allowed quarterbacks to complete 66.4 percent of their passes during Haden's four-game suspension.

With Haden, the Browns are holding quarterbacks to a 58 percent completion rate with five touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Haden has intercepted two passes and broken up four throws.

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Trent Richardson Wants To Keep Playing Despite Rib Injury

May 20, 2014 9:53 PM

Trent Richardson is feeling better and wants to continue playing despite a rib injury.

“If you’re ready to get hit back, that’s on you,” said Richardson.

Some believe Richardson should sit this week in order to give himself two full weeks since the Browns have a bye next week.

“I’m not going to sit down,” said Richardson. “That’s just never been in me to sit down. I only sat a game when I had to and I couldn’t go out there. I’m going to go out there and see what I can do. If I can’t finish the game, [backup running back] Montario [Hardesty is] going to be there and he’s going to do what he [does] every week when I’m not in the game.”

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Colts Defeat Browns 17-13 (+1.5 TC, +11 TRC)

Oct 23, 2014 5:29 PM

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-13 to improve to 3-3 in a battle of rookie quarterbacks.

The Colts had a +1.8 advantage in The Trench Counter, with a better running game (148-to-55) despite a 1-0 deficit in the giveaway/takeaway department. The Colts had a +11 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Andrew Luck had a 16-for-29 performance, throwing for 186 yards and a lost fumble, but Brandon Weeden went 25-for-41 for 264 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

Vick Ballard and Delone Carter rushed for a combined 125 yards with 31 carries for the Colts.

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Joe Banner Already Making Final Decisions For Browns

May 22, 2014 5:36 PM

New Cleveland Browns' CEO Joe Banner already has the final say on whether the team makes any trades.

Banner recently took over decision-making duties from the former Browns' braintrust of Mike Holmgren and Tom Heckert.

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New Browns' Owner To Evaluate Everything Except The Helmet

Sep 6, 2014 11:24 AM

Jimmy Haslam addressed the media after being approved as the new owner of the Cleveland Browns.

Haslam was asked if there will be any noticeable changes to the Browns.

"We have 10 games left," said Haslam. "We’re not going to change anything now. I think we’ve been very public in Cleveland that we’ll look at everything except the helmet. We’re going to look at the uniforms, we’re going to look at the stadium, but listen, it’s all about putting a really good team on the field. If you have a really good team, I don’t think people care too much about your uniforms. We do want to enhance the stadium and make a great experience for the fans. What that looks like, I don’t know, I’m not a stadium guy. I do know we’re going to look at it because it’s all about the fans.”

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Browns Hire Joe Banner As CEO, Mike Holmgren Out

Oct 31, 2014 10:51 AM

The Cleveland Browns will hire Joe Banner as the new CEO immediately, replacing Mike Holmgren.

New owner Jimmy Haslam was approved by the NFL on Tuesday.

Holmgren will retire at the end of the season.

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Trent Richardson Not Expected To Miss Time With Rib Injury

Jul 25, 2014 12:10 AM

Trent Richardson is considered day-to-day with a rib injury.

Richardson was hurt when he took a helmet to his side.

Richardson doesn't figure to miss any time.

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Browns Win First Game Of 2012, Defeat Bengals 34-24 (+5.0 TC, 0 TRC)

Sep 25, 2014 1:24 AM

The Cleveland Browns won their first game of 2012, beating the Cincinnati Bengals by a final score of 34-24.

The Browns had a +5.0 advantage in The Trench Counter, with a +3 takeaway edge, picking off Andy Dalton three times. Cleveland and Cincinnati were even in Total Rushes/Completions.

Brandon Weeden went 17-for-29 for two touchdowns and an interception, connecting with Josh Gordon on a 71-yard score.

Montario Hardesty rushed 15 times for 56 yards and a goalline touchdown while filling in for Trent Richardson, who exited with a rib injury.

Dalton was 31-for-46 for 381 yards and three touchdowns, but was undone by the aforementioned interceptions.

A.J. Green caught seven balls for 135 yards and two touchdowns.

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Bradshaw, Giants Beat Browns 41-27 (+19.4 TC, +18 TRC)
The Giants finished with a +19.4 advantage in The Trench Counter, with a 30-15 margin on first downs, while committing 66 fewer yards in penalties.

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Little, Gordon To Start At Receiver For Browns
Greg Little and rookie Josh Gordon will start for the Cleveland Browns in Week 5, with Jordan Norwood playing in the slot in three-receiver sets.

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