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Cleveland Browns: Best “one hit wonder” performances since 1999

By Martin McConnell

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 21: Brian Hoyer #6 of the Cleveland Browns scrambles for a first down against the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 21: Brian Hoyer #6 of the Cleveland Browns scrambles for a first down against the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS – OCTOBER 24: David Bowens #96 of the Cleveland Browns calls to the sideline during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS – OCTOBER 24: David Bowens #96 of the Cleveland Browns calls to the sideline during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

5. David Bowens, October 24, 2010

David Bowens is perhaps the most obscure on this list, for one reason or another. Whether it was because he played defense, or he was truly a one game wonder, Bowens has been mostly lost to the annals of Browns football history.

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A fifth-round pick for the Denver Broncos in 1999, Bowens came into the NFL with rather low expectations. While in the league, he would bounce around between six teams (two practice squads) before eventually landing with the Browns in 2009.

Although his career was forgettable at best, Bowens did get his one shining moment. On October 24, 2010, something just…clicked. At least for one game, that is.

Picking off New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees two times, Bowens returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns. Given that Bowens was a linebacker, and not a member of the secondary, this performance is all the more impressive.

At that time, 50 years had passed since a Cleveland Brown returned two interceptions for touchdowns. In 1960, Bob Franklin accomplished the same feat against the Chicago Bears.

After this game, Bowens would fade back into obscurity. In fact, he would only play eight more games in his NFL career. He would average 4.6 tackles in those final eight games, but would not collect a single interception, and only 0.5 sacks.

All in all, Bowens only had four interceptions throughout his entire 12-year career in the NFL. The Western Illinois product stayed relatively quiet throughout his time with the Browns (and five other teams) but he should be remembered as the driving force behind Cleveland’s 2010 win against New Orleans.

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