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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 Add Notable Playmaker To The Injury Report

Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Former Steelers Defender Is In Awe Of The Browns Defense

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 months ago
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John Harbaugh Shares His Thoughts On Browns Defense

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates 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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Ravens At Browns Week 4 Predictions

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 months ago
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Deshaun Watson Discusses His Status For Ravens Game

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 months ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Snubbed From AFC Defensive Honor

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Browns Take Issue With Myles Garrett Getting Snubbed

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to fans after the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
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Star Defender Says Browns Are A Top-4 AFC Team

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 months ago
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Browns Reportedly In The Mix For Superstar WR

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 months ago
Daily News

Grant Delpit Has A Message For Browns Fans Ahead Of Ravens Game

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 months ago
Daily News

Stats Show Dawand Jones Was Dominant Against The Titans

Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of 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 months ago
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 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months ago
Daily News

Titans At Browns Week 3 Predictions

Pat Opperman • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months ago
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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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months ago
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Browns At Steelers Week 2 Game Predictions

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers Pat Opperman • 3 months ago
Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens
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Browns Add Notable Playmaker To The Injury Report

  David Njoku is part of the Cleveland Browns' injury report Saturday. This followed... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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

Former Steelers Defender Is In Awe Of The Browns Defense

  ESPN analyst Ryan Clark has seen his fill of Cleveland Browns teams over the years.... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates 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.
Daily News

John Harbaugh Shares His Thoughts On Browns Defense

  Jim Schwartz might appreciate the Deshaun Watson shoulder watch as much as anybody.... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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.
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Ravens At Browns Week 4 Predictions

  It's Ravens week as the Cleveland Browns prepare to defend their home turf on Sunday a... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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 His Status For Ravens Game

  Deshaun Watson's shoulder is getting a lot of attention from the Cleveland Browns beat... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Snubbed From AFC Defensive Honor

  Jim Schwartz's Cleveland Browns defense is the talk of NFL circles. After three dom... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to fans after the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
Daily News

Browns Take Issue With Myles Garrett Getting Snubbed

  Myles Garrett put up a stat line Sunday that most NFL players can only dream of. Th... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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

Star Defender Says Browns Are A Top-4 AFC Team

  Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys is one of three players in the mix for the NFL's D... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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 Reportedly In The Mix For Superstar WR

  Andrew Berry might not feel the need to add a wide receiver just as Deshaun Watson is... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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.
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Grant Delpit Has A Message For Browns Fans Ahead Of Ravens Game

  Grant Delpit understands what a special season this could be for the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 2 months ago
Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Stats Show Dawand Jones Was Dominant Against The Titans

  When an NFL team puts a rookie starter on the offensive line, they tend to be blue-chi... Pat Opperman • 2 months 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 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 Browns' Chances Against Titans Lay On 1 Figure

  Everybody knows if Deshaun Watson plays better, the Cleveland Browns will maximize the... Pat Opperman • 3 months 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.
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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 • 3 months ago
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Titans At Browns Week 3 Predictions

  Tennessee rolls into Northern Ohio to take on the Cleveland Browns. But it won't be... Pat Opperman • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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.
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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 • 3 months 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.
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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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months 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.
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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 • 3 months 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.
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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 • 3 months 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 • 3 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.
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 • 3 months 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 • 3 months ago
Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers
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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 • 3 months ago