3 Cleveland Browns to invite to a 4th of July cookout

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns runs on the field with the American Flag along with Danny Shelton #55 and Gary Barnidge #82 prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Browns 29-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns runs on the field with the American Flag along with Danny Shelton #55 and Gary Barnidge #82 prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Browns 29-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas talks with the NFL Network prior to the game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Yes, it’s a slow news day. Unless you’re awaiting Kawhi Leonard’s decision, which I am not. I hope you will have a safe and happy Fourth of July and for those that are working today, thank you for providing a service so that others can enjoy America’s birthday celebration.

And now on to our list. It’s hard to limit our list to only three. Heck, if it were my cookout for real, I’d be lucky to have any Cleveland Browns in attendance. I’d name drop that fact on social media. “Just having a small cookout, me, the kids, the cats, oh and a few Cleveland Browns players. You know, just a normal cookout.”

But this is America. The land of opportunity. So I’ll shoot my shot but limit my invite list to three-ish Cleveland Browns. First of all, I’d invite Joe Thomas to come over and help me cook. I’m hearing that Joe has become quite the sous vide authority in his retirement. Since Michael Symon turned me down – again (imagine that) maybe I can get Joe to help with the menu planning.

But enough silliness…at least for this slide. It’s time to find out which three Cleveland Browns I would have at my July 4th cookout.

Honorable Mention – Damarious Randall and Denzel Ward

Damarious Randall gave us perhaps the signature moment of last year’s season and I want to know all about it. I figure as the evening goes on, and the beverages are flowing freely, Randall can hold court and tell us the story of what led to this awesome moment. Maybe the gang can recreate the play. My son’s favorite player is Denzel Ward. He’s loved him since his days at The Ohio State University. Denzel when you come, you have to take a look at his room. You’ll feel right at home.