Nov 16, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns mascot Brownie the Elf at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
It was a busy week in Berea for the Cleveland Browns as the club opened the first week of Organized Team Activities.
The club also made several roster moves, but most notably has still not agreed on a new contract with safety Tashaun Gipson, who made the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2015 list.
We also looked at rookie linebacker Hayes Pullard in our ongoing four-question feature, looked at Johnny Manziel as a two-point weapon, and questioned the logic of the Browns looking at running back Ray Rice.
Take a few minutes and check out what you may have missed about the Browns in this week’s Dawg Pound Daily Week in Review.
Next: Monday, May 25
Nov 16, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Texans beat the Browns 23-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
- Cleveland Browns open OTAs – The Cleveland Browns enter the next phase of the NFL’s nine-week off-season program with today’s opening of Organized Team Activities.
Next: Tuesday, May 26
Sep 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) against the New Orleans Saints at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns defeated the Saints 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
- Cleveland Browns OTAs Day 1: Alex Mack nears “full go” – The Cleveland Browns opened the first of 10 Organized Team Activities today, and while center Alex Mack was limited, he did reportedly participate with the first-team offense in several walk-through drills.
- Four questions on LB Hayes Pullard – There is little that Hayes Pullard did not experience during his time years at USC. To learn a bit more about the Browns’ seventh-round selection, 219th overall selection pick the 2015 NFL Draft, we reached out to Alicia de Artola at Reign of Troy for a four-question Q&A on Pullard.
- Can Johnny Manziel be a two-point weapon? – With the new rules potentially making extra points more difficult, can Johnny Manziel be a two-point conversion weapon for the Browns?
Next: Wednesday, May 27
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Terrance West (28) leaps over a Baltimore Ravens defender during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Cleveland Browns: 5 keys to success in 2015 – The Browns are looking to build on their 7-9 record from last season and here are five things that need to go right in 2015.
- Cleveland Browns release Nick McDonald – The Browns released backup offensive lineman Nick McDonald on Wednesday.
Next: Thursday, May 28
Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) carries the ball as as Cleveland Browns free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) defends during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
- Browns should steer clear of Ray Rice – While America is the land of second chances, the Browns are not the team to offer one to running back Ray Rice.
- Cleveland Browns to hold scrimmage at Ohio Stadium – The Cleveland Browns are taking their show on the road to Columbus, where they will hold a scrimmage on Aug. 7.
- Tashaun Gipson at No. 67 on NFL’s Top 100 list – Safety Tashaun Gipson was the first member of the Browns to make it onto the list of the Top 100 players of 2014.
Next: Friday, May 29
Sep 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns helmet on the field before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
- Ishmaa’ily Kitchen wise to sign tender agreement – Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Ishmaa’ily Kitchen has signed his second-round tender agreement, a smart move for the fourth-year player in a crowded position group.
Next: Saturday, May 30
Nov 6, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Billy Winn (90) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
- Billy Winn’s functional workout video – In a video, courtesy of stack.com, defensive lineman Billy Winn takes the viewer along for a look into his life, including a brief look at one of his daily workouts.
- Browns sign Christian Tupou, Josh Lenz; waive Christian Yount – The Browns continue to tweak their roster.