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I'm a long time fan of the NFL with friends who love the Cleveland Browns. I make the tough takes on players that other writers might want to shy away from. Love it or hate it, I call it down the middle.
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Greg Newsome Comments On Bengals Not Having Ja'Marr Chase

Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns breaks up a pass meant for Chase Claypool #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
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Can Deion Jones Make A Difference For The Browns?

Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch against Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Reasons To Believe In The Browns In 2022

Cleveland Browns fans in the stands during the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Panthers

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns talks with Jacoby Brissett #7 during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Nick Harris Will Be Key To The Browns' Offensive Line In 2022

Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) on the field during drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 WR's The Browns Can Still Sign In Free Agency

A detail view of a NFL Crest logo is seen on banner in game action during a NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 8th, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Things Browns Must Do To Return To The Playoffs

Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Browns Land 3 Players In PFF's Top 50 NFL Players

Cleveland Browns helmet Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Is Amari Cooper The Best WR In The AFC North?

Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns offseason workout at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 1, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Things To Watch For In Browns' Preseason Games

The Cleveland Browns work out without fans during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Mike Priefer's Job Will Likely Rest On Cade York's Performance

Mike Priefer Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Things To Know About Javon Wims

Javon Wims #83 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Browns Players Who Shouldn't Play In Preseason

Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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2 Free Agents That Are Still Worth Signing For Browns

A detailed view of the NFL crest logo is seen on a goal post pad in action during a NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings on November 18, 2018 at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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What Are The Browns Getting In Taven Bryan?

Buffalo Bills v Jacksonville Jaguars Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Jakeem Grant Will Add Another Dimension To Browns' Offense In 2022

Jakeem Grant #17 of the Chicago Bears and NFC runs with the ball as Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and AFC defends in the third quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Is Anthony Walker The Most Undervalued Player On The Browns' Roster?

Jadeveon Clowney #90 and Anthony Walker #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 41-16 at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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What Is The Ceiling For Donovan Peoples-Jones?

Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Will D'Ernest Johnson See More Playing Time In 2022?

D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Would Ndamukong Suh Be A Good Signing For The Browns?

Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Browns WR David Bell Is Turning Heads This Offseason

David Bell #WO03 of the Purdue Boilermakers speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Myles Garrett Is Set Up For An MVP Type Season In 2022

Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 30, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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How Good Can Greg Newsome Be In 2022?

Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns signs autographs after their 19-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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David Njoku Will Need To Earn His Contract This Season

David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to taking on the Baltimore Ravens in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Denzel Ward's Health Will Be Key To Browns' Defense

Cleveland Browns Offseason Workout Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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Browns Need To Use More 2 RB Sets In 2022

Cleveland Browns Running Back Nick Chubb (24) and Cleveland Browns Running Back Kareem Hunt (27) during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 QB's Besides Garoppolo The Browns Could Pursue If Watson Is Suspended

NFL logo in locker room Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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How Deshaun Watson's Contract Is Impacting Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on December 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns breaks up a pass meant for Chase Claypool #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Greg Newsome Comments On Bengals Not Having Ja'Marr Chase

  The Cleveland Browns defense has one less threat to cover when they face the Cincinnat... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch against Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Can Deion Jones Make A Difference For The Browns?

  The Cleveland Browns defense is looking for answers since they lost Anthony Walker Jr.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns fans in the stands during the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Reasons To Believe In The Browns In 2022

  Cleveland Browns fans have stuck with a franchise that's given them little to believe... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns talks with Jacoby Brissett #7 during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Panthers

  Next week signals the start of the NFL season for the Cleveland Browns. Their first... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) on the field during drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
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Nick Harris Will Be Key To The Browns' Offensive Line In 2022

  The 2022 NFL season is the first year that Nick Harris will be the starting center for... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A detail view of a NFL Crest logo is seen on banner in game action during a NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 8th, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.
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3 WR's The Browns Can Still Sign In Free Agency

  The Cleveland Browns are coming into the 2022 NFL season with an interesting group of... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Things Browns Must Do To Return To The Playoffs

  If the Cleveland Browns want to make a return to the NFL playoffs, they need to make s... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
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Browns Land 3 Players In PFF's Top 50 NFL Players

  Things could look good for the Cleveland Browns this season, as the PFF just came out... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns offseason workout at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 1, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.
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Is Amari Cooper The Best WR In The AFC North?

  Earlier in the NFL offseason, the Cleveland Browns made a move to trade for WR Amari C... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
The Cleveland Browns work out without fans during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Things To Watch For In Browns' Preseason Games

  The Cleveland Browns are coming into the 2022 NFL preseason with a lot of fresh faces... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Mike Priefer
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Mike Priefer's Job Will Likely Rest On Cade York's Performance

  Anyone that's a fan of the Cleveland Browns knows they've had issues the last few seas... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Javon Wims #83 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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3 Things To Know About Javon Wims

  The Cleveland Browns spent the 2022 offseason getting receivers to replace Jarvis Land... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
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3 Browns Players Who Shouldn't Play In Preseason

  The Cleveland Browns are heading into the NFL preseason with some decisions to make.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A detailed view of the NFL crest logo is seen on a goal post pad in action during a NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings on November 18, 2018 at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois.
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2 Free Agents That Are Still Worth Signing For Browns

  With each passing day, the start of 2022 NFL season is getting closer for the Clevelan... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Buffalo Bills v Jacksonville Jaguars
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What Are The Browns Getting In Taven Bryan?

  The Cleveland Browns made moves during the 2022 offseason to help them make a playoff... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Jakeem Grant #17 of the Chicago Bears and NFC runs with the ball as Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and AFC defends in the third quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jakeem Grant Will Add Another Dimension To Browns' Offense In 2022

  The Cleveland Browns are looking to spice up their offense with the addition of Jakeem... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Jadeveon Clowney #90 and Anthony Walker #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 41-16 at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Is Anthony Walker The Most Undervalued Player On The Browns' Roster?

  With defense being a major part of the Cleveland Browns chances in 2022, it's easy to... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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What Is The Ceiling For Donovan Peoples-Jones?

  The Cleveland Browns and receiver Donovan People-Jones come into 2022 with a lot of wo... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Will D'Ernest Johnson See More Playing Time In 2022?

  The running backfield is crowded with the Cleveland Browns going into the 2022 NFL se... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Would Ndamukong Suh Be A Good Signing For The Browns?

  The Cleveland Browns are going to need the best defense they can get in 2022 to win ga... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
David Bell #WO03 of the Purdue Boilermakers speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Browns WR David Bell Is Turning Heads This Offseason

  With the start of the NFL preseason closing in, some would think the Cleveland Browns... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 30, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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Myles Garrett Is Set Up For An MVP Type Season In 2022

  The king of the MVP title the past two years has come out of Green Bay. Aaron Rodge... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns signs autographs after their 19-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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How Good Can Greg Newsome Be In 2022?

  The Cleveland Browns are going into the 2022 season needing their secondary to help th... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to taking on the Baltimore Ravens in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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David Njoku Will Need To Earn His Contract This Season

  This past May, the Cleveland Browns gave tight end David Njoku a four-year contract ex... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns Offseason Workout
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Denzel Ward's Health Will Be Key To Browns' Defense

  Defense will be a cornerstone for the Cleveland Browns this season, mainly the Browns'... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns Running Back Nick Chubb (24) and Cleveland Browns Running Back Kareem Hunt (27) during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.
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Browns Need To Use More 2 RB Sets In 2022

  The Cleveland Browns come into 2022 with two of the best running back duos you can fin... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL logo in locker room
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3 QB's Besides Garoppolo The Browns Could Pursue If Watson Is Suspended

  With the hearings still going on over Deshaun Watson and his possible suspension, the Clev... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on December 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
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How Deshaun Watson's Contract Is Impacting Lamar Jackson

  Deshaun Watson has been a story for months ever since he came to Cleveland. The for... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago


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