This feature gives a brief snapshot of what happened during the past week related to the Cleveland Browns (or important NFL news). Outlined below is a recap from the week of July 14 - July 20, 2013.
Sunday, July 14th: Our special teams training camp coverage commenced, first focusing on kicker and then focusing on punter, two positions which will have new starters in 2013. ... The Pouncey twins did something stupid and decided to wear "Free Hernandez" hats. ... There is some awesome Joe Haden imagery in Berea, and Brandon Weeden also worked out with Greg Little while on break.
Monday, July 15th: Besides kicker and punter, we looked at all of the other facets of special teams, including long snapper, the kick and punt returners, and the coverage units. ... Forbes ranked the Browns as the No. 34 valued sports team in the world, which was lower than their 2012 ranking. ... Jimmy Haslam released a letter to Pilot Flying J customers saying that all rebate discrepancies are being paid. ... Reports leaked about the Browns hiring an architectural firm and a construction company for future stadium renovations.
Tuesday, July 16th: We recapped the fan perception about which kicker and which punter people think will start for the Browns in 2013. ... The fifth episode of DBN Radio was live for an hour again, as the guys discussed all of the key offseason changes and expectations for the Bengals, Steelers, and Ravens [Listen Here].
Wednesday, July 17th: Our safety preview dominated the day's coverage, as we looked at T.J. Ward, Tashaun Gipson, and Johnson Bademosi.
Thursday, July 18th: mooncamping continued looking at depth charts around the AFC North. ... Matt Wood checked in with a lawyer to see if the Pilot Flying J settlement was really as fair as it was portrayed. ... In Part 2 of our preview on safeties, we asked who fans thought would start at free safety. ... ESPN provided a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, Draft Day, set to be released in 2014. ... Mike Krupka and rufio hosted, "The Craig Robertson Film Room."
Friday, July 19th: Rookies reported to Browns training camp. ... 7th round defensive end Armonty Bryant signed his rookie deal, as did 3rd round cornerback Leon McFadden. ... We looked at the fan perception about the safeties heading into training camp, with the surprising revelation that rookie Jamoris Slaughter was out in front of the voting. ... Our Ravens affiliate, Baltimore Beatdown, has a new lead blogger.
Saturday, July 20th: Part 1 of our cornerback preview for training camp began, as we mostly wondered who would start opposite Joe Haden. ... Browns CEO Joe Banner had an excellent interview with the Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto. ... Cleveland Browns Daily moves to 1-3 PM EST starting this Monday. ... We looked at the signage on First Energy Stadium.
DBN Tweet of the Week:
.@DawgsByNature Thanks guys! My wife's from Ohio and it's high time things turned around for the Pound! Appreciate the follow. #Browns
— Ted Sundquist (@Ted_Sundquist) July 20, 2013