Mark Bergin

About Mark Bergin

Mark Bergin is a freelance journalist and writer. He also hosts the Bleav in Steelers podcast with Ike Taylor. Mark worked for two-plus years as a digital producer at WTSP in St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, and for two years at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee. He’s covered the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium search, Jameis Winston’s struggles leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Butch Jones era of Tennessee football. Mark is a native of the Chicago suburbs, and he graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism production.

Cleveland Browns Guard Malcolm Pridgeon Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Cleveland Browns guard Malcolm Pridgeon has opted out of the 2020 season because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Pridgeon, 25, becomes the fifth Browns player to join the opt-out list, which includes guard Colby Gossett, guard Drew Forbes, offensive tackle Drake Dorbeck and defensive tackle Andrew Billings. Spotrac.com shows Pridgeon was due to … [Read more...] about Cleveland Browns Guard Malcolm Pridgeon Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Jarvis Landry Defends Odell Beckham Jr. Of Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has come to the rescue of Odell Beckham Jr. Perhaps the two teammates are playing the “good cop/bad cop” routine. Landry on Tuesday responded to ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of Beckham’s commentary to the Wall Street Journal Magazine, in which OBJ told the publication he thinks NFL owners … [Read more...] about Jarvis Landry Defends Odell Beckham Jr. Of Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism

Report: Browns Offensive Guard Colby Gossett Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Colby Gossett won’t play during the 2020 season because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to several media reports. Reports indicate Gossett informed the team on Tuesday night. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reported Gossett qualifies for the high-risk, $350,000 stipend. Players who choose to opt … [Read more...] about Report: Browns Offensive Guard Colby Gossett Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Stephen A. Smith Goes Off On Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Play Or Don’t Play’

ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith is highly critical of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s recent comments to the Wall Street Journal Magazine. OBJ told the publication two weeks ago he thinks NFL owners “don’t see us [players] as human,” and that he believes the 2020 season should not happen. During a Tuesday’s edition of “First Take,” Smith … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Smith Goes Off On Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Play Or Don’t Play’

Browns Defensive Tackle Andrew Billings Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Andrew Billings will opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Billings, 25, joins Browns guard Drew Forbes and undrafted offensive tackle Drake Dorbeck in opting out. The opt-out deadline for the 2020 season is 4 p.m. ET Thursday, an unnamed source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Players … [Read more...] about Browns Defensive Tackle Andrew Billings Opts Out Of 2020 Season