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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

Ronnie Harrison Could Miss Rest Of Regular Season

Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) in action during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Jaguar Players The Browns Should Be Concerned About

Jacksonville Jaguars Running Back James Robinson (30) during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 18, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Free Agents Who Could Still Help The Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns' Olivier Vernon Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Olivier Vernon Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles center Stefen Wisniewski (61) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first quarter of the National Football League preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns on August 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5-0. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Wyatt Teller Dominates In Return To Starting Lineup

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) looks on before the NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals on December 15, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Keys To A Browns Win Versus The Eagles

Cleveland Browns Running Back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates his touchdown in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Cleveland Browns Open As 3.5-Point Favorites Over Eagles

The Cleveland Browns defense celebrates after intercepting a pass on the final play of the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Close Facility After Player Tests Positive For Covid-19

First Energy Stadium Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Things The Browns Can Do In The Second Half To Clinch A Playoff Spot

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Cleveland Browns Looking To Get Healthier After Bye Week

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) takes a handoff from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Andrew Berry: 'We Explored a Number of Trade Possibilities At Deadline'

Andrew Berry Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Surprising Facts About Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) carries the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Adrian Clayborn Shares Disturbing Message From Raiders Fan

Cleveland Browns tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive end Adrian Clayborn (94) during drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Baker Mayfield's Consistent Play Will Be Key To Playoff Run

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Donovan Peoples-Jones Starting To Pay Dividends For Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches what would be a game winning touchdown pass with 11 seconds left in the 4th quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

PFF Drops Baker Mayfield 7 Spots In Updated Passer Rankings

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on December 8, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 QB Options In 2021 If Mayfield Is Not The Answer

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 David Njoku Trade Scenarios That Make Sense For The Browns

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) on the field following the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on December 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

One Big Trade The Browns Should Make Before The Deadline

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Despite Struggles In Pittsburgh, There Is Reason To Believe In Cleveland

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) aided by strong safety Andrew Sendejo (23) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Players Most Likely To Be Traded From The Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

A Look Back At 1994, The Last Time The Browns Were 4-1

bill belichick Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns Sign QB Kyle Lauletta To Practice Squad (Complete Profile)

New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta (17) scrambles from the pocket during a game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on August 29, 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Is The Jury Still Out On Browns QB Baker Mayfield?

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 13: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to the National Football League game between the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Can The Browns Upset The Cowboys? One Writer Thinks So

Odell Beckham JR and Jarvis Landry Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Denzel Ward Versus Terry McLaurin Will Be A Key Matchup To Watch

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Jedrick Wills Jr. Already Paying Big Dividends For Browns

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) celebrates winning the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Daily News

Browns' Denzel Ward Getting Closer To Elite CB Status In NFL

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 • 4 years ago
Daily News

3 Things We Learned From The Browns Win Over The Bengals

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) in action during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

Ronnie Harrison Could Miss Rest Of Regular Season

  Ronnie Harrison left Sunday's game early with a shoulder injury incurred in the first... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Jacksonville Jaguars Running Back James Robinson (30) during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 18, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.
Daily News

3 Jaguar Players The Browns Should Be Concerned About

  Baker Mayfield and his Cleveland Browns teammates travel to Florida for a date with th... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

3 Free Agents Who Could Still Help The Cleveland Browns

  When Andrew Berry stood pat at the trading deadline, he was quick to dispel the notion his... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Olivier Vernon
Daily News

Browns' Olivier Vernon Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

  Olivier Vernon knew the defense had to step up when Myles Garrett was ruled out of las... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles center Stefen Wisniewski (61) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first quarter of the National Football League preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns on August 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5-0.
Daily News

3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs Eagles

  Nick Chubb just returned from the injured reserve with a solid performance in Week 10.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) looks on before the NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals on December 15, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Daily News

Wyatt Teller Dominates In Return To Starting Lineup

  Pro Football Focus named Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller their Offensive Player of... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Running Back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates his touchdown in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

3 Keys To A Browns Win Versus The Eagles

  Week 11 brings the Philadelphia Eagles to FirstEnergy Stadium in another must-win for... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
The Cleveland Browns defense celebrates after intercepting a pass on the final play of the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Cleveland Browns Open As 3.5-Point Favorites Over Eagles

  One team sits atop their division heading into Week 11. The other wallows in third... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
First Energy Stadium
Daily News

Browns Close Facility After Player Tests Positive For Covid-19

  An unidentified Cleveland Browns player tested positive for Covid-19 this morning. Cont... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

3 Things The Browns Can Do In The Second Half To Clinch A Playoff Spot

  Baker Mayfield and his Cleveland Browns disappointed fans with a Week 8 loss to the Oa... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) takes a handoff from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Cleveland Browns Looking To Get Healthier After Bye Week

  Time heals all wounds... even sore ribs and knees. So it is that the Cleveland Brow... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Andrew Berry
Daily News

Andrew Berry: 'We Explored a Number of Trade Possibilities At Deadline'

  NFL football fans around the country found disappointment in the lack of trade deadline de... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) carries the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

3 Surprising Facts About Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones

  Donovan Peoples-Jones burst onto the NFL scene Sunday with just three catches. The... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive end Adrian Clayborn (94) during drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Adrian Clayborn Shares Disturbing Message From Raiders Fan

  There was a time when the Oakland Raiders were among the most reviled teams in the NFL... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Baker Mayfield's Consistent Play Will Be Key To Playoff Run

  Baker Mayfield enjoyed his best game as an NFL quarterback this week.  22 straight... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches what would be a game winning touchdown pass with 11 seconds left in the 4th quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
Daily News

Donovan Peoples-Jones Starting To Pay Dividends For Browns

  Donovan Peoples-Jones can be forgiven if he didn't expect to catch any passes for the... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on December 8, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

PFF Drops Baker Mayfield 7 Spots In Updated Passer Rankings

  Every NFL analyst has fans and detractors, and Pro Football Focus boasts some high-pro... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

3 QB Options In 2021 If Mayfield Is Not The Answer

  Baker Mayfield will get the bulk of this season to prove he can be a franchise quarter... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) on the field following the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on December 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

3 David Njoku Trade Scenarios That Make Sense For The Browns

  David Njoku may or may not want the Cleveland Browns to trade him. But his agent, D... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

One Big Trade The Browns Should Make Before The Deadline

  Cleveland is in an unfamiliar position as the NFL trade deadline approaches. With a... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) aided by strong safety Andrew Sendejo (23) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Daily News

Despite Struggles In Pittsburgh, There Is Reason To Believe In Cleveland

  No NFL player should feel good after a pounding like the one Pittsburgh put on the Cle... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

3 Players Most Likely To Be Traded From The Cleveland Browns

  With three weeks to go until the NFL trade deadline, rumors are picking up. Teams k... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
bill belichick
Daily News

A Look Back At 1994, The Last Time The Browns Were 4-1

  If you think 2020 is weird, maybe you don't remember 1994. The sports world provide... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta (17) scrambles from the pocket during a game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on August 29, 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Daily News

Browns Sign QB Kyle Lauletta To Practice Squad (Complete Profile)

  Andrew Berry added an emergency quarterback to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 13: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to the National Football League game between the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Is The Jury Still Out On Browns QB Baker Mayfield?

  Baker Mayfield is the starting quarterback of the 3-1 Cleveland Browns. His team le... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Odell Beckham JR and Jarvis Landry
Daily News

Can The Browns Upset The Cowboys? One Writer Thinks So

  Does anybody believe the Cleveland Browns can beat the Cowboys in Dallas for their thi... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on November 10, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

Denzel Ward Versus Terry McLaurin Will Be A Key Matchup To Watch

  The Cleveland Browns defeated the Bengals in the latest Battle of Ohio last week. B... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) celebrates winning the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Daily News

Jedrick Wills Jr. Already Paying Big Dividends For Browns

  Bill Callahan is rightfully considered among the best offensive line coaches in the NF... Pat Opperman • 4 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

Browns' Denzel Ward Getting Closer To Elite CB Status In NFL

  NFL pundits and fans can't decide what to make of wide receiver AJ Green after his 202... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 30, 2020, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Daily News

3 Things We Learned From The Browns Win Over The Bengals

  Smiles and laughter filled the Cleveland Browns locker room after the team's first vic... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago

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