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Pat Opperman retired from real life to write about the Cleveland Browns and other matters of unflappable faith.
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Daily News

The Browns Defense Is Posting Remarkable Numbers This Season

Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Says Browns' Chances Against Titans Lay On 1 Figure

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Derrick Henry Shares His Thoughts On Browns' Defensive Front

Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on January 07, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Titans At Browns Week 3 Predictions

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Joel Bitonio Agrees With Deshaun Watson About Communication

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to the sidelines during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Notes Browns Defense Thrives In 1 Category This Year

Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Comments On Kareem Hunt's Return To Browns

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Amari Cooper Discusses Deshaun Watson's Struggles

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is congratulated by Amari Cooper #2 after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Graphic Highlights Grant Delpit's Hot Start In 2023

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Breaks Down Myles Garrett's Performance Against Steelers

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns gestures to the fans during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kareem Hunt Has Made 1 Notable Change For This Season

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Has A Big Message For Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following his team's 26-22 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

NFL Insider Reveals Update On Kareem Hunt Pursuit

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes Deshaun Watson's Poor QBR Against Steelers

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Discusses Deshaun Watson's Week 2 Performance

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns speaks with Deshaun Watson #4 during warmups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Stats Highlight A Great Start For The Browns Defense

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Proposes A Browns Trade For NFC East Star RB

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Video Shows The Moment Deshaun Watson Shoved A Referee

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following his team's 26-22 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns At Steelers Week 2 Game Predictions

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Are Dealing With A Sudden Amari Cooper Issue

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Denzel Ward Agrees With Martin Emerson Jr. About Browns' CBs

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) warms up on the field before the week 2 NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts on August 17, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Give Big Update on Juan Thornhill

Juan Thornhill #1 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a first quarter interception and touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Mike Tomlin Makes An Admission About Facing Nick Chubb

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Discusses Browns' 20-Year Streak In Pittsburgh

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Graphic Shows Browns Defense Made History Against Bengals

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Defender Notes Jim Schwartz’s Impact On The Team

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Anthony Walker Jr. #5 after breaking up a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Stephen A. Smith Includes Browns In Top-5 NFL List

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Former Browns HC Explains Joe Burrow's Week 1 Struggles

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals plays against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes How Browns Offense Was Prolific Against Bengals

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Logan Wilson #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Announces Jack Conklin's Replacement

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

The Browns Defense Is Posting Remarkable Numbers This Season

  Fans might notice something different about the Cleveland Browns defense this season.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Analyst Says Browns' Chances Against Titans Lay On 1 Figure

  Everybody knows if Deshaun Watson plays better, the Cleveland Browns will maximize the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on January 07, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Daily News

Derrick Henry Shares His Thoughts On Browns' Defensive Front

  Jim Schwartz and the Cleveland Browns own the best defense in the AFC after Week 2.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Titans At Browns Week 3 Predictions

  Tennessee rolls into Northern Ohio to take on the Cleveland Browns. But it won't be... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to the sidelines during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Joel Bitonio Agrees With Deshaun Watson About Communication

  Deshaun Watson runs the Cleveland Browns offense and with it, takes on role of blame-t... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Notes Browns Defense Thrives In 1 Category This Year

  Jim Schwartz and his aggressive new defense have given Cleveland Browns fans plenty to... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Comments On Kareem Hunt's Return To Browns

  Not a whole lot has gone right for the Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson this season.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is congratulated by Amari Cooper #2 after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Amari Cooper Discusses Deshaun Watson's Struggles

  Lots of things don't appear quite right in the Cleveland Browns offense so far. But... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns recovers a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Graphic Highlights Grant Delpit's Hot Start In 2023

  Grant Delpit's only career sack came in his first NFL game and it helped the Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns gestures to the fans during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Breaks Down Myles Garrett's Performance Against Steelers

  Pro Football Focus (PFF) has confused many NFL fans over the years with their analytic... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Daily News

Kareem Hunt Has Made 1 Notable Change For This Season

  Remember all the chatter about Kareem Hunt being a step slow last season? Kareem Hu... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following his team's 26-22 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Has A Big Message For Deshaun Watson

  Deshaun Watson had plenty of reasons to look rusty and tentative over six games last s... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

NFL Insider Reveals Update On Kareem Hunt Pursuit

  It looks like you can come home again, especially if you are a Cleveland Browns fan fa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Deshaun Watson's Poor QBR Against Steelers

  If you tuned into Monday Night Football's doubleheader to see some quality quarterback... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns speaks with Deshaun Watson #4 during warmups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Discusses Deshaun Watson's Week 2 Performance

  There are a lot of questions to answer about the 2023 Cleveland Browns. After two g... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Stats Highlight A Great Start For The Browns Defense

  It wasn't all bad for the Cleveland Browns Monday night in Pittsburgh. Jim Schwartz... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Analyst Proposes A Browns Trade For NFC East Star RB

  Life without Nick Chubb begins for the Cleveland Browns today. And with it begins t... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following his team's 26-22 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Video Shows The Moment Deshaun Watson Shoved A Referee

  As Deshaun Watson's season goes, so goes the Cleveland Browns' season. And so far,... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Browns At Steelers Week 2 Game Predictions

  There are a lot of streaks on the line Monday night and none of them are complimentary... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper
Daily News

Browns Are Dealing With A Sudden Amari Cooper Issue

  Rookie Dawand Jones is getting ready for his first NFL start this week after Jack Conk... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) warms up on the field before the week 2 NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts on August 17, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN.
Daily News

Denzel Ward Agrees With Martin Emerson Jr. About Browns' CBs

  What a difference a year can make, especially if you're a Cleveland Browns cornerback.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Juan Thornhill #1 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a first quarter interception and touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Browns Give Big Update on Juan Thornhill

  Fans know the Cleveland Browns defense provides one of the NFL's biggest Week 1 storie... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Daily News

Mike Tomlin Makes An Admission About Facing Nick Chubb

  Deshaun Watson leads the Cleveland Browns into Pittsburgh with a bevy of new receiving... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Discusses Browns' 20-Year Streak In Pittsburgh

  Bad weather didn't stop the Cleveland Browns from winning their second consecutive sea... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Graphic Shows Browns Defense Made History Against Bengals

  Fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about the Cleveland Browns. Even folks wh... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Anthony Walker Jr. #5 after breaking up a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defender Notes Jim Schwartz’s Impact On The Team

  Jim Schwartz's "new-look" defense got off to a great start in Week 1. His Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Stephen A. Smith Includes Browns In Top-5 NFL List

  Deshaun Watson's 2023 debut didn't answer many questions about how good the Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals plays against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Former Browns HC Explains Joe Burrow's Week 1 Struggles

  Joe Burrow will not look like he did against the Cleveland Browns all season. In fa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Logan Wilson #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Reporter Notes How Browns Offense Was Prolific Against Bengals

  Things might have looked ugly at times for the Cleveland Browns offense on Sunday.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Announces Jack Conklin's Replacement

  When the Cleveland Browns announced their final roster, it looked like they were rolli... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago

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