Daily Dawg Tags: Justin Gilbert is not good right now
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the best of Cleveland sports – from the Browns to the Indians and Cavs – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Cleveland Browns:
Browns vs. Bills training camp: Justin Gilbert’s bad day:
"The Cleveland Browns mixed it up with the Buffalo Bills on Monday in the first of two days of join practices at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y. And by numerous accounts, embattled cornerback Justin Gilbert had less than a flawless day as he gave up three touchdown passes."
Ryan Seymour suspended four games for PED use:
"Backup center Ryan Seymour will miss the first four games of the NFL season while serving a suspension for PED use."
Soulless husk of the Cleveland Browns (603Brown):
"So it’s time to talk Browns football again is it? Alright let’s dig in because it’s been a meh summer, so thank goodness we can rely on our Brownies to do right by us."
Joe Thomas: Be on time, pay attention, work hard (ESPN):
"Pat McManamon’s Q&A with Joe Thomas details the current state of the Browns."
Chasing your tail: A 2015 Cleveland Browns season preview (603Brown):
"It is the time of year where once again Browns fans are being fed a dreamy media narrative ending in Santa Clara, California. As such, I feel it necessary to yet again be that cranky guy lost in the woods of reason."
NFL News:
No trade clause included in Philip Rivers’ new deal (Bolt Beat):
"Philip Rivers was expected to officially sign his contract extension with the San Diego Chargers on Monday and, according to NFL.com, the deal includes a no-trade clause, which could mean Rivers will end his career with the Chargers."
AFC preseason player grades (NFL.com):
"Bucky Brooks hands out grades to a handful of AFC players following the first preseason game. You may not believe what he has to say about Justin Gilbert."
49ers Eric Mangini: What can we expect? (Niner Noise):
"What are the 49ers getting in new defensive coordinator Eric Mangini?"
Cleveland Sports:
Cavs offer J.R. Smith a smaller deal (Factory of Sadness):
"According to media reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made a contract offer to guard J.R. Smith, but it is not for the amount of money he was hoping for."
Tribe pitchers’ batting feats and misfortunes (Wahoo’s on First):
"The Cleveland Indians have been blessed to witness many great pitchers. Bob Feller, Mel Harder, Sam McDowell, Addie Joss – the list could go on and on. What some fans have forgotten is that American League pitchers batted before 1973, meaning that some of the greatest Cleveland Indians pitchers had to bat. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the Cleveland Indians’ pitchers’ batting feats and misfortunes."
Should the Cavs trade Tristan Thompson for Markieff Morris? (King James Gospel):
"There is ongoing debate about the future of Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, and the Cleveland Cavaliers might want to give a trade for him some thought."