Daily Dawg Tags: Where do the Browns rank?
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Cleveland Browns:
ESPN’s ultimate standings not kind to the Browns
"ESPN has come out with its annual Ultimate Standings ranking of every team in the four major professional sports in the country. Not surprisingly, the rankings are not kind to the Cleveland Browns, with the site putting the franchise at No. 109 overall (up one spot from last year) and at No. 27 in the NFL."
NFL Power Rankings: Browns rising up
"The Cleveland Browns shocked the NFL on Sunday when they defeated the Baltimore Ravens behind a record-setting day from quarterback Josh McCown. Following the big win here is how the Browns are looking in the Week 5 power rankings."
Comparing Kyle Shanahan, John DeFilippo (NFL Spin Zone)
"The Cleveland Browns have found an unusual amount of offensive success, especially this early in the 2015 season. While the Browns’ biggest loss in some people’s minds was the loss of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, John DeFilippo has been more than up to the task."
Mike Pettine tries to toughen Browns’ fragile psyches (ohio.com)
"Can the Browns overcome their inconsistency, which is a major stumbling block to the team’s success?"
NFL News:
Matt Cassel vs. Brandon Weeden: The differences are minimal (The Landry Hat)
"The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback change from Brandon Weeden to Matt Cassel isn’t technically a controversy because no one in Dallas (or anywhere else outside of Weeden’s parents’ living room) believes that Weeden can win in the NFL. But is there any tangible difference between Cassel and Weeden?"
Texans add Josh Lenz to practice squad (Toro Times)
"The Houston Texans added wide receiver Josh Lenz, who spent training camp with the Browns, to their practice squad on Tuesday."
Are the Buffalo Bills cursed? (BuffaLow Down)
"With quarterback Tyrod Taylor out of the lineup, the Bills will be without their best field general. Not only that, but Taylor’s MCL sprain is just the latest of a string of injuries to Buffalo’s best players."