Well Watson had a good game YES .. Utilizing Two stand out weapons in your play calling helps YES .. The Buc's , as they stand right now , are not a very good team on ether side of the ball . Yes .. Lets get together around game 7 or 8 when we have a lot more video and Sats .. YES
I agree. Obama tried to block a Fox News journalist out of a multi-network "pool" interview with Kenneth Feinberg, the administration's special master for executive compensation. Certainly not a total ban of FOX News but no less wrong. Other news outlets such CNN supported FOX News and Obama backed off and allowed FOX News to cover it.
It seems that other than some of the conservative talking heads a lot of people on both sides agree on this and I'm certainly glad to see it.
Shedeur Sanders (24) Taylen Green (23) Running Backs Quinshon Judkins (22) Raheim Sanders (24) Jaleel McLaughlin (26) Wide Receivers KC Concepcion Jr. (21) Isaiah Bond (22) Denzel Boston (22) Malachi Corley (24) Jerry Jeudy (27) Tylan Wallace (27) Tight Ends Harold Fannin Jr. (22) Carsen Ryan (23) Blake Whiteheart (26) Offensive Linemen Spencer Fano (21) Parker Brailsford (22) Austin Barber (23) Dawand Jones (25) Luke Wypler (25) Zak Zinter (25) Zion Johnson (26) Defensive Linemen / Edge Mason Graham (23) Mike Hall Jr. (23) Adin Huntington (24) Isaiah McGuire (25) Jared Verse (25) Sam Williams (27) Linebackers Justin Jefferson (23) Carson Schwesinger (23) Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (24) Winston Reid (27) Defensive Backs Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) Toriano Pride Jr. (22) Myles Harden (24) Ronnie Hickman (24) Donovan McMillon (24) Tyson Campbell (26) Noah Igbinoghene (26) Mekhi Blackmon (27) Special Teams Andre Szmyt (K, 27)
That is a lot of players that should make significant contributions for the next three years.
Ideally next year we draft our future quarterback. But we cannot expect a rookie to come in, play and be effective right away.
We will need a bridge. Not much different than Cousins is for the Raiders as Mendoza learns.
We also have draft assets for 27:
Round 1: Own original pick Round 1: Pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams (via the Myles Garrett trade) Round 2: Own original pick Round 3: Own original pick Round 4: Own original pick Round 4: Pick acquired from the New York Giants (via a 2026 Draft-day trade) Round 4: Pick acquired from the Seattle Seahawks (via a 2026 Draft-day trade) Round 5: Own original pick Round 5: Pick acquired from the Houston Texans Round 7: Pick acquired from the Houston Texans (traded 6th-rounder in exchange for Cam Robinson and a 7th-rounder)
2028 the Browns should be loaded with talent on the roster. Hopefully we will have the right guy at quarterback.
'Best MAGA event' in the country collapses days before gates open amid lousy ticket sales
A right-wing festival headlined by Kid Rock and Dog the Bounty Hunter has been canceled.
This year's Freedom Fest, the Northern Kentucky MAGA gathering known for drawing thousands of attendees and A-list conservative speakers, has been called off entirely just days ahead of its scheduled start on Saturday, according to organizer Eric Deters, reported the Cincinnati Enquirer.
"I am never ever, ever, ever, ever doing this event again – ever," Deters announced Monday in a video posted on his Facebook page.
The event, held annually at Deters' Morning View farm about 25 miles south of Cincinnati, has previously featured live music, food trucks, fireworks and children's entertainment alongside a lineup of prominent conservative figures, including Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Candace Owens in past years.
Deters has described it as "the best MAGA event, no question." This year's planned speakers included Kid Rock, Dog the Bounty Hunter, U.S. Rep. James Comer, Fox News contributor Joe Concha and Kentucky Republican Ed Gallrein.
Deters said his budget for the event depended heavily on a small circle of wealthy contacts purchasing $1,000 VIP tickets, and not enough of those sold to pull off the event.
"When I put together Patriots Day Freedom Fest, I put it together with the game plan and the idea that I could pay for it with VIP sales of $1,000 from these 100 people that I interact with on a regular basis," he said.
Only six of those tickets ultimately sold.
Deters, a polarizing figure in Northern Kentucky's political and legal circles, didn't hide his frustration with the donors he'd counted on.
"Rank-and-file Americans are the backbone of this country, (from) both political parties," he said. "I want to tell you something, rich people, as a whole, suck."
Despite the setback, Deters signaled he isn't stepping back from public life. He continues to host "The Eric Deters Show" across YouTube and social media, and pointed to his existing audience as leverage for future efforts.
"With 600,000 followers and 50 million views a month," Deters said, "I know I've got some power and I will use that power for good and I will use that power for the people."
Browns coulda dropped DW and eaten the loss. Keeping him now for the money considerations, and I see no way forward that includes him. We shoulda kept Schwartz; last game was a larger step backward than I anticipated. We woulda been ahead with a few more veterans, because MG's loss has more impact than we have seen yet. Cute mental exercise to show common ground in Browns fans. But we have managed two things: First, we failed to address QB even in our own room, and we wasted time and reps doing so. Second, our basic fundamentals, especially tackling, blocking, pass rushing, and play mix are not going resemble how we see winning teams demonstrate. Cringe-worthy it is.
There is no way the Browns could have dropped Watson this season. The cap hit would have just destroyed their ability to field a team. They had to play out this team, and then designate him as a post June release so they can split the total left at that point between 2027 and 2028. If we had just dumped him this year, the dead cap was something like $128 million.
Definitely couldn't have dropped him, but I'm curious how much of the restructures to drag out the cap hit were necessary or if we were still trying to save the plan vs blow everything up.
i guess you could re sign with the same losing team for more money and then bolt to another SB contender for even more money. that could ease a lot of pain
WASHINGTON—Fox News Channel’s top executive said on Saturday that the company was “deeply relieved” to learn that Donald J. Trump’s ban on media from the White House would only apply to news outlets.
“When I heard about the ban, naturally I was concerned,” Lachlan Murdoch said. “So I called the president and asked, ‘Does this impact us?’ And he said, ‘No this is just about companies that do news. You’re safe.’”
CBS News chief Bari Weiss shared Murdoch’s satisfaction in knowing that her division would not be subject to the White House ban, stating, “My zero-tolerance policy on news at CBS News is already paying off.”
So sorry to hear this. He was one of the first posters I interacted with when I joined the original board back in 2003. Wish I could have met him, he seemed like a great guy. RIP GM
We get it. All of you ignore what trump does and says while blaming others for posting it. It's a very weak attempt at deflection and blaming the messenger rather than addressing the message but it's better than nothing I suppose.
Trump Plans to Place Warning Signs Outside Smithsonian Accusing Museum of Biased View of U.S. History: Report
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s letter says visitors should be given additional context about the museum’s exhibits about the nation’s past
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to place temporary warning signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, adding a new chapter to the White House’s dispute with the institution over how American history should be portrayed.
The National Park Service is expected to install roughly a dozen signs outside the museum at an estimated cost of about $84,000, according to a Sept. 3 letter from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Sen. Jeff Merkley, obtained by The Atlantic.
The project follows President Donald Trump’s July executive order directing the administration to install temporary signage and exhibits connected to the museum.
In another letter to Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Burgum addressed questions surrounding Trump’s March 2025 executive order, titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.”
The order accused a nationwide “revisionist movement” of portraying the United States’ founding principles and major historical achievements in a negative way, arguing that such efforts diminish the country’s accomplishments, according to The New York Times.
The signs have not been finalized, and their exact wording remains unclear, the Times reported.
Burgum’s letter offers a preview of the administration’s intended approach. It says visitors should receive additional information about the exhibits before entering the museum, including context about the perspectives of Smithsonian officials and curators.
The administration has repeatedly accused the museum of presenting American history through an ideological lens. A White House report released earlier this year made similar allegations, arguing that certain exhibits and educational materials reflect political viewpoints rather than what the administration considers a straightforward account of the nation’s history.
The Smithsonian, for its part, has defended its approach as grounded in scholarship, accuracy and nonpartisanship.
National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig has told lawmakers that the museum does not take sides in contemporary political debates and instead seeks to preserve evidence of American life so visitors can form their own conclusions.
Burgum’s letter specifically highlights statements made by Hartig and former Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch. It also references museum exhibits and educational materials dealing with subjects including race, immigration and transgender Americans.
The administration’s criticism comes as Trump and his allies have pushed for broader changes across the Smithsonian.
If the plans proceed, visitors approaching the National Museum of American History could soon encounter government-funded signs offering a critical perspective on the museum before entering.
Haslam is the leader of the organization because he owns the Browns.
Everything begins with him. So questions of leadership start there.
Berry was hired to build the roster. His responsibilities include building the staff to assist in building the roster which includes scouting and evaluation. He also is in charge of negotiating player contracts and managing the cap.
His success or failure does not have much to do with charisma. His job is not public speaking or leading a team.
His job is finding good players in the draft and free agency. And managing the salary cap and contracts.
Judging Berry starts with the roster. Personal charisma is not involved in player evaluation.
Manage the cap so you can sign free agents for positional needs. Evaluate the players entering the draft. Then position the team as best as possible to draft the players that have been identified to improve the roster.
Berry's success or failure is based upon the players on the team and the head coach he hired (or, Haslam hired).
We’re talking about leadership and building a winning culture.
It starts with Haslam—that’s spot on. And the person within the organization who ultimately gives the orders and hires the coaches and players is the GM. That’s spot on, too.
But the person who sets the tone is the top dog in the building. Haslam may be the Holy Ghost hovering somewhere above Berea, but the flesh-and-blood person issuing the orders is Andrew freaking Berry.
Who establishes the standards inside Berea?
Who makes sure the players and coaches live up to those standards?
Who holds people in the building accountable?
Remember Shedeur Sanders’ speeding incidents and how the GM handled them, then compare that with the response when Watson got his speeding ticket. That’s called a double standard—and double standards set the tone just as clearly as any inspirational slogan hanging on a wall.
I’m not disputing your overall view, because you’re right. I’m simply adding a few more elements to what it means to be the so-called leader of an organization.
Here’s the thing:
Winners attract winners. Discipline grows out of discipline. Standards are defined far more by what you do than by what you say.
Mental toughness and a never-say-die attitude are states of mind. People who possess those qualities recognize them when they see them. Those who don’t often have no idea what they should even be looking for—which might explain quite a lot about the Browns’ talent-evaluation process.
I’m adding this because it captures attitude, courage, and leadership.
Forget for a moment that the quarterback is Baker Mayfield, along with all his flaws, and focus instead on his energy, attitude, and positive mindset.
That’s the team I fell in love with: Jarvis walking around with that unmistakable swagger, Baker carrying himself like a veteran despite it being his first game, Higgins with that huge smile, and Chubb displaying his quiet toughness.
The culture was already alive within that team and embodied by those players. When they left, part of that winning culture left with them.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused what he called a "hostile" and "political" Federal Reserve board of raising interest rates.
Sparing Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh from criticism Wednesday evening, Trump told reporters, "I'm relying on Kevin, but he has got a very tough board." All 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), including Warsh, voted in favor of the rate hike.
"The plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long," Warsh said at a press conference after the FOMC meeting. "The Committee's unanimous vote shows our resolve to achieve price stability on a timelier basis."
He added that achieving stable prices has been a challenge for more than five and a half years.
Trump claimed that the FOMC raised interest rates to hurt him politically. "They're raising that only for political reasons, and that's a raise against Trump. They are raising the rates to make Trump do as bad as he can possibly do."
Inflation has been a major concern for consumers ahead of the November midterm election.
The Fed on Wednesday raised its target federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent to address persistent inflation, marking its first interest rate hike since July 2023.
Following the rate hike announcement, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that interest rates should be 1 percent or less because the United States is the "best credit in the world -- BY FAR."
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