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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

Joshua Dobbs Breaks Silence After Cardinals Trade

Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after being sacked during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Explains The Importance Of Saturday's Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Makes His Thoughts Clear On Browns' QB Decisions

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns runs for a first down during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Surprisingly Trade Backup QB To The Cardinals

The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Analysts Respond To Colin Cowherd's Harsh Prediction

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Juan Thornhill Sends Big Message To Former Team

Juan Thornhill #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Nick Chubb Hints At New Role Within Browns Offense

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Insider Warns Browns About Consequences Of A Bad Season

Deshaun Watson #4 stands on the field with head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns prior to the start of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Lead NFL In 1 Category After Myles Garrett Restructure

Chicago Bears v Cleveland Browns Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Highlights 'Major Issue' For The Browns

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Issues Challenge For Deshaun Watson Before Chiefs Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns signals to his teammates during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

ESPN Reveals Their Ranking For The Browns To Open The Season

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

Browns Analyst Predicts Backup QB For 2023 Season

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

Joel Bitonio Opens Up Cap Room With Restructured Contract

Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Praises Dorian Thompson-Robinson For Big Play

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Cade York Still Confident After Missing 2 Game-Winning FGs

Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after missing a field goal during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Dan Orlovsky Makes His Deshaun Watson Expectations Clear

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Places Browns As AFC North Favorites This Season

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a 16-yard touchdown run by Demetric Felton Jr. during the second half of 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

Analyst Shares Concerns About Key Browns Unit

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Draft

3 Browns Players Walked Off The Field With Trainers On Monday

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

Tony Rizzo Shares Thoughts On Browns Bringing In Another Kicker

Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a missed field goal attempt against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Eagles Reporter Disrespects Browns Ahead of Joint Practices

Cleveland Browns helmets Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Make 2 New Signings Official

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

Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On Cade York's Struggles

Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Will Miss LB For The Entire 2023 Season

A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Previews Deshaun Watson's First Preseason Game

Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Fans React To Browns' New DT Signing

browns helmets CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 13: A Cleveland Browns equipment manager carries Browns helmets from the field following the National Football League game between the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Praises Unsung Browns WR

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

Analyst Makes Harsh Record Projection For Browns This Season

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Set To Work Out Former Colts RB

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after being sacked during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Joshua Dobbs Breaks Silence After Cardinals Trade

  Andrew Berry's quick-strike trade agreement with the Arizona Cardinals shook up things... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily News

Deshaun Watson Explains The Importance Of Saturday's Game

  Kevin Stefanski will call plays for the Cleveland Browns again this season. But the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns runs for a first down during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Makes His Thoughts Clear On Browns' QB Decisions

  For a few hours on Thursday, Josh Dobbs was the official QB2 of the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Browns Surprisingly Trade Backup QB To The Cardinals

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson didn't just win fans over with a strong rookie preseason.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Analysts Respond To Colin Cowherd's Harsh Prediction

  Some of the most diehard fans in the NFL root for the Cleveland Browns. But the tea... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Juan Thornhill #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
Daily News

Juan Thornhill Sends Big Message To Former Team

  Juan Thornhill has been in the postseason in each of his four NFL seasons. With the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb
Daily News

Nick Chubb Hints At New Role Within Browns Offense

  There is little doubt that the Cleveland Browns' offense will look different this seas... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 stands on the field with head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns prior to the start of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Insider Warns Browns About Consequences Of A Bad Season

  The fans expect a lot out of the Cleveland Browns this season. That's what happens... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Chicago Bears v Cleveland Browns
Daily News

Browns Lead NFL In 1 Category After Myles Garrett Restructure

  Just days after reworking Joel Bitonio's contract, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry wa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Highlights 'Major Issue' For The Browns

  Andrew Berry recently capped another active offseason by plugging one last hole on the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns signals to his teammates during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Issues Challenge For Deshaun Watson Before Chiefs Game

  Cade York's continued woes might have taken some of the pressure off the quarterback.... 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

ESPN Reveals Their Ranking For The Browns To Open The Season

  ESPN updated their NFL power rankings for the first time since just after the NFL Dra... 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

Browns Analyst Predicts Backup QB For 2023 Season

  Fans might be enamored with rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. But at lea... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Joel Bitonio Opens Up Cap Room With Restructured Contract

  Andrew Berry's work is never done, it seems. And while Cleveland Browns fans yell f... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Praises Dorian Thompson-Robinson For Big Play

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson got the start ahead of Kellen Mond for the Cleveland Browns T... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after missing a field goal during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Cade York Still Confident After Missing 2 Game-Winning FGs

  Is it possible for a kicker to be cocky after missing a pair of game-winning field goa... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Daily News

Dan Orlovsky Makes His Deshaun Watson Expectations Clear

  Everybody knows the Cleveland Browns' season is in the hands of Deshaun Watson. Wat... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a 16-yard touchdown run by Demetric Felton Jr. during the second half of 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

Analyst Places Browns As AFC North Favorites This Season

  Back in 2020, the Cleveland Browns won 11 regular season games and an awesome Wild Car... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
Daily News

Analyst Shares Concerns About Key Browns Unit

  Most of the news out of the Cleveland Browns preseason camp has been positive and hope... 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.
Draft

3 Browns Players Walked Off The Field With Trainers On Monday

  It wasn't the news Cleveland Browns fans wanted to hear from Philadelphia. But ther... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a missed field goal attempt against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Shares Thoughts On Browns Bringing In Another Kicker

  Cade York's kicking struggles continued in the Cleveland Browns' 17-15 loss to the Was... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets
Daily News

Eagles Reporter Disrespects Browns Ahead of Joint Practices

  Philadelphia hosts a pair of late afternoon practice sessions with the Cleveland Browns Mo... 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

Browns Make 2 New Signings Official

  Two new roster signings were announced by the Cleveland Browns today. Running back... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On Cade York's Struggles

  There were plenty of positive things to talk about after the Cleveland Browns' loss to... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14.
Daily News

Browns Will Miss LB For The Entire 2023 Season

  Jacob Phillips will likely miss the entire 2023 season after tearing a pectoral muscle... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Previews Deshaun Watson's First Preseason Game

  Deshaun Watson left Cleveland Browns fans unimpressed after his 6-game debut in 2022.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
browns helmets CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 13: A Cleveland Browns equipment manager carries Browns helmets from the field following the National Football League game between the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Fans React To Browns' New DT Signing

  Andrew Berry gave Jim Schwartz and Cleveland Browns another gift late yesterday. Ve... 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 Praises Unsung Browns WR

  Deshaun Watson certainly has enough targets at Cleveland Browns training camp. At l... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Makes Harsh Record Projection For Browns This Season

  It might be hard to believe in a team that has disappointed so many for so long in so... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
Daily News

Browns Set To Work Out Former Colts RB

  Former Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins will reportedly work out for the... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago

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