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Good morning, Cleveland Browns fans!
You miss just one day, and all hell breaks loose. Sheesh.
Yesterday and the day before marked an explosion in vitriol between local politicians and the Haslam Sports Group about the stadium project, "breaking news" about a quarterback of interest to the Browns that OBR subscribers knew about days ago, and a new return guy who hopefully doesn't ride JetSkis. Various opinions were launched about quarterbacks, none of which were remarkable in their uniqueness. But there were some new incredible three-D renders!
Not only that, but a change at 247Sports broke about half of my process for putting together this Massive Morning Missive. My ability to monitor message board posts each day is kaput, so only Tuesday's posts are recorded below. You'll have to hit the forums to see the new posts in the Cooler and elsewhere until I can get this fixed.
The question is whether I can stay awake long enough to fix it before tomorrow.
Fortunately, I'm not deathly ill. To ensure that continues, I have to take some antibiotics, and they happen to be powerful enough to knock me on my sizeable old butt. I've probably been sleeping 18+ hours the last three days, and when I'm not sleeping, I'm a zombie. It sucks. Fortunately, I only have to take them the next few days, and then I should emerge from this somnolent haze. I appreciate the concern in some of the other threads, but, much to the dismay of certain Browns media members, I will survive this.
Dome
It's like a science-fiction world! (Photo: Screen Grab of Cleveland Browns Render)
As far as the stadium fracas that dominates the newswire is concerned, all the articles are too detailed and full of words for me to comprehend in my current state, but the Browns remain bent on Brookpark. The City (somewhat laughably) continues to try to insist that the Art Modell Law is a "thing" for a team moving nine miles. The Mayor labeled the stadium project a "scheme," other politicians called it "risky," and so forth. Lawsuits are flying back and forth, etc.
I'm trying to decide if there's a side I can root for here. I'm coming up empty. Cleveland's attempt to fight back is pathetic, and so is the "economic benefit" analysis that the Stadium backers throw out to convince voters that they can have a fancy new football park that will magically pay for itself. Bah. Maybe it's the state of my health, but I'm neither engaged in this nor approving of anyone involved.
Bah.
(Other old man sounds).
Bah.
Have a good one! GO BROWNS!
Newswire Bloviation Archive
STADIUM CARNAGE
A new, world-class enclosed stadium the Dawg Pound deserves pic.twitter.com/eviU8oAse0
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 18, 2025
Browns continue to attack Art Modell Law as "unconstitutional" - (nbcsports.com)
Browns Reveal Epic Plans for $2.4 Billion ‘World-Class Enclosed Stadium’ in Viral Hype Video - (profootballnetwork.com)
Cleveland Mayor Bibb slams Browns' Brook Park plans, calls domed stadium project a 'scheme' - (wkyc.com)
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne calls Cleveland Browns Brook Park domed stadium proposal 'a risky bet' - (wkyc.com)
Browns Stadium Showdown: Team blasts claims that Brook Park stadium counts as a move - (cleveland.com)
I-Team: New arguments for and against Cleveland Browns dome - (fox8.com)
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne addresses Brook Park Browns stadium proposal - (cleveland19.com)
Stadium fight heats up; Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb calls Brook Park plan “Haslam scheme” - (brownszone.com)
Browns move is 'risky bet with public dollars,' Cuyahoga County executive says - (news5cleveland.com)
A 'betrayal of Ohio taxpayers' War of words heats up between Cleveland and the Browns - (news5cleveland.com)
Cleveland mayor fires back at Browns, calling Brook Park dome a 'scheme' - (beaconjournal.com)
'Hold the Browns hostage': Haslams lash out at Cleveland in amended lawsuit - (beaconjournal.com)
Cleveland Browns say city leaders 'misguiding' community about domed stadium project in Brook Park - (wkyc.com)
Haslam Sports Group files amended complaint, seeks resolution on proposed dome in Brook Park - (brownszone.com)
Browns say city 'misguiding' Clevelanders on stadium: Court - (fox8.com)
A letter to Cleveland Browns fans in Northeast Ohio and beyond on our stadium process - (clevelandbrowns.com)
A new, world-class enclosed stadium the Dawg Pound deserves - (clevelandbrowns.com)
Haslam Sports Group details key benefits of proposed enclosed Huntington Bank Field - (clevelandbrowns.com)
Cleveland Browns ramp up case against the Modell Law - and for a new Brook Park stadium - in federal court - (news5cleveland.com)
Browns file amended complaint in federal court challenging Cleveland’s application of ‘Modell Law’ to prevent team from building $3.4 billio - (audacy.com)
War of words between Browns, city leaders rages on over Brook Park plan after latest court filing by team - (audacy.com)
Browns Boost Stadium Commitment to $2B As Cleveland Battle Continues - (frontofficesports.com)
STUFF OBR SUBS KNEW DAYS AGO
Report: Browns, Carson Wentz definitely have mutual interest - (nbcsports.com)
Mutual Interest Between Browns, Carson Wentz; Joe Flacco Still On Radar - (profootballrumors.com)
Mutual Interest Between Browns & QB Carson Wentz If They Don’t Sign Russell Wilson - (nfltraderumors.co)
Browns and Carson Wentz ‘definitely have mutual interest’ as their bridge QB if they don’t sign Russell Wilson, source says - (cleveland.com)
BROWNS SIGN A RETURNER (AGAIN)
DeAndre Carter agrees to terms with the Browns - (nbcsports.com)
Browns To Sign DeAndre Carter - (profootballrumors.com)
Browns Signing WR DeAndre Carter To One-Year Deal - (nfltraderumors.co)
Returner DeAndre Carter agrees to 1-year deal - (brownszone.com)
Browns add help with return game with 1-year deal for veteran DeAndre Carter - (beaconjournal.com)
MILROE IMPRESSES AT PRO DAY
Jalen Milroe pro day takeaways: What we can learn from Alabama QB's performance ahead of 2025 NFL Draft - (cbssports.com)
VARIOUS DRAFT AND QB OPINIONS
Mailbag: If Browns trade down, how far would they go? - (brownszone.com)
Cleveland Browns must stabilize QB room before taking next steps - (beaconjournal.com)
Fowler: Browns Like Shedeur Sanders, But Not Clear If They’d Pick Him At No. 2 - (nfltraderumors.co)
Cleveland Browns Reportedly Cross Trade for Patriots' Joe Milton Off Their List - (newsweek.com)
Best Fits for NFL's Most Intriguing Available 2025 Free Agents - (bleacherreport.com)
Browns 2025 NFL mock draft: Post combine and 1st free agency wave, what should Cleveland do? - (cleveland.com)
2025 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 pick predictions - ESPN - (espn.com)
New 2025 NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper has Browns passing on QB for Abdul Carter - (beaconjournal.com)
? @AlbertBreer
We know they're not in on a certain 4x MVP but are the #Browns going to take a QB at 2nd overall? If not, what is their plans for the future?#NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/BqF1bslWMx
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) March 18, 2025
THE REST
Cornelius Lucas brings experience as a swing tackle to Browns offensive line - (clevelandbrowns.com)
NFL free agency grades for all 32 teams, plus ranking each AFC team and why Falcons kept Kirk Cousins - (cbssports.com)
2025 NFL schedule: Here's the full list of seven international games with possible opponents - (cbssports.com)
Ranking AFC teams after first wave of NFL free agency: Chiefs lead way, Broncos improve after key additions - (cbssports.com)
Juan Thornhill feuds with Cleveland sports talk host after signing with Steelers - (awfulannouncing.com)
NFL insiders have given up on Aaron Rodgers - (awfulannouncing.com)
Juan Thornhill replaces his browns hat with A Terrible Towel and is blaring Renegade#steelers pic.twitter.com/6x9IMsZYcW
— Matthew Luciow (@matthewluciow92) March 17, 2025
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