The Morning Hit–9/11/15
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View ArticleJets 31, Browns 10: Cleveland blanked in 2nd half, loses 11th straight opener
EAST RUTHERFORD — The Johnny Manziel magic didn’t last past halftime. The Browns’ futility in season openers is alive and well. The Browns were blanked in the second half and routed 31-10 by the New...
View ArticlePressed into duty, Johnny Manziel throws first NFL touchdown pass, but ugly...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Johnny Manziel dropped back and lofted a pretty pass down the left sideline for receiver Travis Benjamin, who blew past Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie and ran under the throw...
View ArticleJim Ingraham: Browns’ ineptitude not limited to field
Ideally, of course, you’d like your favorite team to approach the starting line for another NFL season having used training camp to skillfully and sensibly answer all questions, methodically clear up...
View ArticleBrowns blown out: Season-opening setback to Jets a mess of mistakes, injuries...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Starting quarterback Josh McCown didn’t make it through the first quarter, leaving with a concussion. Backup quarterback Johnny Manziel threw an interception and fumbled twice...
View ArticleANALYSIS: Sorry, Browns fans, you’re stuck on the ledge
I wish I could tell Browns fans it will all be OK. That the opening 31-10 embarrassment against the New York Jets was an aberration. That the variety of problems obvious in the season’s first 60...
View ArticleNFL: Bills beat Jets in small measure of revenge for Rex Ryan
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jilted by the Jets, Rex Ryan got even. Thanks to his pride and joy, the defense, Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one Thursday night. That defense shut down...
View Article10 things to know, Friday, Nov. 13
1. Kurdish Iraqis advance strongly in IS-held town Iraqi Kurdish militia fighters battling to take back Sinjar from Islamic State militants reach the town center, though officials caution it is too...
View ArticleJets free agent LB Davis visits Browns
Demario Davis made an impression on the Browns last season. And not just with his concussion-causing hit of quarterback Josh McCown in the season opener. The Browns are looking for an upgrade at inside...
View ArticleBrowns agree to terms with ILB Demario Davis
The Browns have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent inside linebacker Demario Davis, a league source confirmed to The Chronicle-Telegram on Wednesday morning. Demario Davis Davis, who spent...
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