http://dawgpounddaily.com A Cleveland Browns Blog Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:59:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en                   Thanks to Steve, we have learned of ESPN's 2009 Ultimate Team Standings.  After you choke on your morning biscuit seeing the Browns ranked 114th of 122 professional sports teams and 4th from the bottom among NFL teams, you might be wondering how ESPN defines "affordability".  I sure am. http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2008/12/06/nfl-toronto-s-bills-ticket-prices-more-expensive-than-any-other-nfl-city.aspx The above link is ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/07/02/hey-espn-how-do-you-define-affordability/ So Jim Brown was right.  Brown had discussed the possibility of this a few weeks ago, but it is now being officially reported that WR Donte Stallworth had tested positive for marijuana after his car struck and killed a pedestrian back in March.  This doesn't come as the most shocking ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/07/02/how-fantastic-donte-stallworth-also-tested-postivite-for-marijuana/ By now, you know that former Browns WR Joe Jurevicius is suing the organization and the Cleveland Clinic over the staph infection that ruined his career in Cleveland.  Apparently, no one bothered to sterilize the equipment they were using on Jurevicius and certainly no one bothered to tell him about ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/28/former-wr-joe-jurevicius-sues-team-making-his-departure-even-more-unfortunate/ At the risk of getting lynched, I want to point out that the Commissioner's decision to suspend Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth for an indefinite period (at least one year) as a result of his DUI manslaughter conviction is inconsistent with prior rulings by Goodell.  It is obviously an attempt ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/26/stallworths-indefinite-suspension-is-inconsistent-with-prior-goodell-rulings/ What a great photo.  Just replace the Raiders' black and silver with some brown and orange. Rob - you should have kept your hair that same length. Mangini's coordinators spoke with the media last week.  All three, Brad Seely (special teams), Rob Ryan (defense) and Brian Daboll (offense) seemed genuinely committed to excellence, ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/22/rob-ryan-outshines-his-fellow-coordinators/ I think we all had to see this coming.  Just two days after being sentenced to only 30 days in jail, WR Donte Stallworth has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL.  Commissioner Roger Goodell has come down hard on the Browns' receiver, a title that should no longer be associated ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/18/donte-stallworth-suspended-indefinitely-by-the-nfl/ Donte Stallworth has just pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter in a Miami Courtroom.  He has been sentenced to 30 days in Jail to be followed by two years of house arrest plus eight years of probation including a term that Donte perform 1000 community service hours and a term that ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/16/donte-stallworth-heading-to-jail-but-for-far-less-time-than-expected/   We are saddened to report the passing of former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Pio Sagapolutele.  Pio was just 39 years young.  He died in Arizona of a massive stroke and heart attack.    Sag was drafted by the Browns from San Diego State in the fourth round in 1991.  Belichick was ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/06/09/more-action-in-the-trenches-coincides-with-the-loss-of-pio/ Cleveland Browns Left Guard, Eric Steinbach, will likely retain his starting position this season, however, it is also likely that he will see less snaps throughout the year. Very little can be gleaned from the ongoing minicamp at this early juncture, but it is one piece of the puzzle.  Steinbach has not ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/05/29/eric-steinbach-will-not-play-as-much-in-2009/ The Browns made a smart signing yesterday.  The Team acquired cornerback Rod Hood who had been released by the Arizona Cardinals. ProFootballTalk reports that Hood was a hot commodity throughout the League with strong interest from the Rams, Lions, Bengals, Bears and the Browns.  The Rams reportedly offered a deal that ... http://dawgpounddaily.com/2009/05/27/browns-make-a-smart-signing-in-rod-hood/