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Cleveland Browns

  3rd AFC North (4-9-0)

 http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/

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Founded: 1946

Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium

Tickets: 440-891-5050

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Titans 28, Browns 9 , Dec 07, 2008

The Browns couldn't sustain a quick start Sunday as the Titans' defense flexed its muscle and the home team wore out the visitors, winning 28-9.
Team News more
Crennel not worried about rumors surrounding Browns
12/08/2008
Browns coach Romeo Crennel reiterated Monday that he isn't worried about reports that he will be replaced after his fourth season.

Titans clinch AFC South with rout
12/07/2008
Kerry Collins threw two touchdowns, and Chris Johnson ran for 136 yards and a score as the Titans routed the Cleveland Browns 28-9 Sunday, clinching a second consecutive playoff berth with the franchise's best record through 13 games, 12-1.

Quinn has surgery
12/03/2008
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn had two pins surgically inserted into his broken right index finger on Wednesday and said he hopes to begin throwing once they are removed next month.

Browns GM faces uncertain future
12/03/2008
His future in doubt, Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage is moving ahead with plans for 2009 without knowing if he'll be around to see them through.

Browns lose Anderson for season, Winslow for week
12/01/2008
The Browns lost their second quarterback to a season-ending injury on Monday when tests revealed Derek Anderson tore a knee ligament in Sunday's game against Indianapolis.

Colts do enough for fifth straight win
11/30/2008
The Colts stayed in the thick of the AFC playoff chase by winning their fifth straight, an ugly 10-6 decision over the snake-bitten Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Browns QB Quinn still pondering surgery on broken finger
11/28/2008
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn is still deciding whether to have surgery on his damaged right index finger. He didn't get much help making up his mind while passing the turkey and mashed potatoes around the Thanksgiving table.
Head Coach more
Romeo Crennel

Regular Season: 24-37

Postseason: 0-0

Experience: 2

Career record: 24-37

Pro Career: Romeo Crennel was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns on Feb. 8, 2005, the 11th full-time head coach in franchise history. Crennel returned to Cleveland in 2005 after serving as the Browns defensive coordinator in 2000 and along with Phil Savage helped rebuild the football operations. Crennel led the Browns to a respectable 6-10 record in his first year as a head coach.

His resumé includes 36 years of coaching experience, including 25 years in the NFL. In 2005, Crennel brought a 3-4 defensive scheme to Cleveland and witnessed his squad rank fourth in the NFL in pass defense.

Prior to joining the Browns, Crennel was widely recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the NFL. He crafted the defense for the New England Patriots and helped the Patriots win three Super Bowl's (2001, 2003-04). The 2004 Patriots finished the season with a 24-21 victory over Philadelphia in Super Bowl XXXIX.

In 2003, he was recognized by the Pro Football Writers of America as the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year. The New England defense was among the best units in NFL history, propelling the Patriots to a 15-game winning streak that culminated with a 32-29 victory over Carolina in Super Bowl XXXVIII. New England allowed a league-low and franchise-record 14.9 points per game, while also leading the league with 29 interceptions and added three shutouts.

In 2001, the Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI. Crennel and Bill Belichick worked together for 18 seasons, during which time they earned five Super Bowl titles, six conference titles and eight division titles. Crennell had previously coached in the NFL with Cleveland (2000), the New York Jets (1997-99), New England (1993-96), the New York Giants (1981-1992), where he was the defensive line coach for the Giants' Super Bowl XXV title.

Background: Crennel was a four-year starter (1966-69) as a defensive lineman at Western Kentucky. He earned team MVP honors as a senior. Earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Western Kentucky, and then earned his master's degree while serving as a graduate assistant. Crennel coached collegiately at Western Kentucky (1970-74), Texas Tech (1975-77), Mississippi (1978-79), Georgia Tech (1980). Personal: Born June 18, 1947 in Lynchburg, Va. He and his wife, Rosemary, have three daughters, Lisa Tulley, Tiffany Crennel and Kristin Cullinane.


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Scoreboard more
LP Field - Wk 14 1 2 3 4 T
Cleveland Browns 6 0 0 3 9
Tennessee Titans 0 14 7 7 28
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
12 Sun, Nov 23 Houston 6-16   L
13 Sun, Nov 30 Indianapolis 6-10   L
14 Sun, Dec 07 @ Tennessee 9-28   L
15 Mon, Dec 15 @ Philadelphia 8:30 PM ET
16 Sun, Dec 21 Cincinnati 1:00 PM ET
17 Sun, Dec 28 @ Pittsburgh 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Derek Anderson 283 142 1615 9
Brady Quinn 89 45 518 2
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Jamal Lewis 226 800 3.5 4
Jerome Harrison 31 246 7.9 1
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Braylon Edwards 45 735 16.3 3
Kellen Winslow 43 428 10 3
Transactions more
Date Transaction
12/3 Derek Anderson (QB) Placed on IR (left knee).
12/2 Travis Leffew (G) practice squad deletion.
12/2 Steve Sanders (WR) practice squad addition.
12/2 Bruce Gradkowski (QB) signed.
AFC North more
Team W L T Win %
Pittsburgh 10 3 0 .769
Baltimore 9 4 0 .692
Cleveland 4 9 0 .308
Cincinnati 1 11 1 .115

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