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Pat Opperman retired from real life to write about the Cleveland Browns and other matters of unflappable faith. He's observed the NFL for a lot of years. Maybe a few too many.
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Browns Defender Praises Teammates' 'Resilience' Against Colts

Rodney McLeod #26 of the Cleveland Browns intercepts a first quarter pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Makes Strong Statement About Kevin Stefanski Benching Deshaun Watson

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks onward during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Greg Newsome II Comments On Close Win Over Colts

Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a second half interception during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Reporter Notes Details About Deshaun Watson Comeback

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks the sidelines during the second 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 months ago
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Week 7 Game Prediction: Browns At Colts

The Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns joint training camp practice on August 14, 2019 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Graphic Shows The Browns' Playoff Chances If They Beat The Colts

cleveland browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Kevin Stefanski Gives An Update On Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Jim Schwartz Makes His Thoughts Clear On 'Best In The World' Mantra

Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a defensive play during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Deshaun Watson Directly Comments On His Status For Sunday

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks towards the sidelines during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Notes Browns' Plans For P.J. Walker

Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns Defense Stands Alone With Elite 2023 Stat

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns Defense Continues To Embarrass Elite Competition

Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns, 49ers Players Got Into A Fight Before The Game

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 months ago
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Analyst Says 1 Browns WR Must Step Up Against 49ers

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 months ago
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Browns Star Makes A Clear Statement Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns WR Reveals His Thoughts On P.J. Walker's Sunday Start

P. J. Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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49ers At Browns: Week 6 Predictions

Cleveland Browns fans reacts after a play during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns Coach Discusses Za'Darius Smith's Impact On Defense

Za'Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a tackle on Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Amari Cooper Makes His Thoughts Clear On QB Uncertainty

Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analysts Discuss Impact of A Poor Week 6 Deshaun Watson Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns scrambles during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Reporter Notes Kyle Shanahan's Record Against Jim Schwartz

Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Notes Browns' Struggle To Make Big Plays This Season

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns DT Sends a Message Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

A Cleveland Browns helmet sits on the turf during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Sione Takitaki Gets Honest On Importance Of Browns' Defensive Line

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Shares Concerning Update On Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Notes What Browns Need To Show After Bye Week

browns helmets Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Andrew Berry Talks Deshaun Watson's Injury

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On The Offensive Line

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns speaks to media following his team's 27-14 win against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Former NFL Star Berates Kevin Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Comments

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Kevin Stefanski Discusses Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Preparation

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Rodney McLeod #26 of the Cleveland Browns intercepts a first quarter pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Browns Defender Praises Teammates' 'Resilience' Against Colts

  P.J. Walker completed fewer than half of his passes and went a second week without a t... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks onward during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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Analyst Makes Strong Statement About Kevin Stefanski Benching Deshaun Watson

  Barely 12 minutes into the Cleveland Browns' game, Deshaun Watson found himself flat o... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Greg Newsome II #20 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a second half interception during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Greg Newsome II Comments On Close Win Over Colts

  It's always easier to stomach a bad game when it ends as a win for your team. The C... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks the sidelines during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Reporter Notes Details About Deshaun Watson Comeback

  All signs indicate that Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watson, will start again... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
The Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns joint training camp practice on August 14, 2019 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN.
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Week 7 Game Prediction: Browns At Colts

  Kevin Stefanski's troops kick off a run of 5 road games in 7 weeks with a visit to Ind... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
cleveland browns helmet
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Graphic Shows The Browns' Playoff Chances If They Beat The Colts

  When the NFL announced the Cleveland Browns schedule, their early division games stood... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kevin Stefanski Gives An Update On Deshaun Watson

  Deshaun Watson threw all the passes in the open session of today's practice. It was... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a defensive play during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Jim Schwartz Makes His Thoughts Clear On 'Best In The World' Mantra

  Every once in a while, a defense comes along that captures the imaginations of NFL fan... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks towards the sidelines during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Deshaun Watson Directly Comments On His Status For Sunday

  Deshaun Watson spoke to reporters today about his injured shoulder. And the Clevela... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Notes Browns' Plans For P.J. Walker

  P.J. Walker enjoyed a successful Cleveland Browns debut last week in an exciting upset... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Defense Stands Alone With Elite 2023 Stat

  Jim Schwartz and his Cleveland Browns defense are getting a lot of attention this week... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Defense Continues To Embarrass Elite Competition

  Jim Schwartz and the Cleveland Browns defense knew it would be difficult to hold down... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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.
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Browns, 49ers Players Got Into A Fight Before The Game

  Today's game at Cleveland Browns Stadium pits the toughest defenses in each conference... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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.
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Analyst Says 1 Browns WR Must Step Up Against 49ers

  Kevin Stefanski alluded to a whole new wide-open Cleveland Browns offense all offseaso... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns Star Makes A Clear Statement Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

  San Francisco's offense scored at least 30 points in all 5 games so far this season.... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
P. J. Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns WR Reveals His Thoughts On P.J. Walker's Sunday Start

  When Andrew Berry traded Josh Dobbs, many fans felt it was an endorsement of Dorian Th... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Cleveland Browns fans reacts after a play during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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49ers At Browns: Week 6 Predictions

  It's hard to imagine an NFL team being less healthy after a bye than they were going i... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Za'Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a tackle on Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Coach Discusses Za'Darius Smith's Impact On Defense

  Bookend edge rushers have become a priority for NFL teams building a defensive roster.... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Amari Cooper Makes His Thoughts Clear On QB Uncertainty

  Pundits and analysts are all over the Cleveland Browns about which quarterback will st... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns scrambles during the third quarter in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analysts Discuss Impact of A Poor Week 6 Deshaun Watson Game

  Information about Deshaun Watson's shoulder injury is hard to come by these days. K... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Reporter Notes Kyle Shanahan's Record Against Jim Schwartz

  San Francisco will bring the NFC's leading defense to stop the Cleveland Browns on Sun... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Notes Browns' Struggle To Make Big Plays This Season

  Few teams could expect a seamless transition when they lose a player of Nick Chubb's c... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet sits on the turf during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns DT Sends a Message Ahead Of 49ers Matchup

  San Francisco rolls into Northern Ohio for a matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sund... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) participates in 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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Sione Takitaki Gets Honest On Importance Of Browns' Defensive Line

  Jim Schwartz and the Cleveland Browns' defense have gotten much-deserved attention thi... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Shares Concerning Update On Deshaun Watson

  Just a little over a week ago, Kevin Stefanski seemed surprised when Deshaun Watson sa... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Analyst Notes What Browns Need To Show After Bye Week

  If there was ever a season the Cleveland Browns could use an early week off, it is thi... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Andrew Berry Talks Deshaun Watson's Injury

  Andrew Berry held his bye-week press session this morning after a rough few days in Be... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns speaks to media following his team's 27-14 win against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On The Offensive Line

  PFF ranked the Cleveland Browns offensive line among the best heading into the 2023 N... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Former NFL Star Berates Kevin Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Comments

  Kevin Stefanski has never been known as someone who has a handle on his locker room.... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns.
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Kevin Stefanski Discusses Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Preparation

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson looked good enough in the preseason for the Cleveland Browns... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago