'Browns Notes'
Browns rookie Armonty Bryant apologizes, grateful to get yet another chance
BEREA – Armonty Bryant was worried his Browns career would be over before it began.
He should’ve been.
Following his arrest May 3 for driving under the influence in Ada, Okla., the Browns considered cutting ties with Bryant, the defensive end whom they drafted out of Division II East Central a week earlier in the seventh round.
“We …Read More
Browns Notes: Barkevious Mingo not hung up on weight, looks good in first practice
BEREA – Reporter: Do you think you’re skinny?
Barkevious Mingo: A huge laugh, then an answer.
“Naw, I think I’m just fine the way I am,” he said.
Mingo’s weight has been a topic of discussion since he was drafted with the No. 6 pick. The volume was raised when he arrived in Cleveland with narrow shoulders and …Read More
Jimmy Haslam tells Browns fans he’s sorry
WESTLAKE — Jimmy Haslam shook hands, shared laughs and talked some football with his newest customers.
Haslam
After some troubling weeks, the Browns owner finally got a chance to tell Cleveland fans he was sorry that he had let them down.
Embarrassed by a federal investigation of fraud inside his truck-stop company, Haslam apologized Tuesday night to …Read More
Browns draft pick Armonty Bryant, who has past arrest for selling marijuana, hit with DUI
When Armonty Bryant was drafted by the Browns in the seventh round April 27, he was asked about an arrest in college for selling marijuana twice to an undercover officer. He said he would take advantage of his second chance and not let anyone down.
Bryant
Now, he’s hoping for a third chance. And rookie minicamp …Read More
Browns draft pick Armonty Bryant charged with DUI in Okla.
ADA, Okla. — Cleveland Browns seventh-round draft pick Armonty Bryant was charged Monday with driving under the influence of alcohol after his arrest late last week.
Bryant was charged Monday in Pontotoc County District Court and a court appearance was scheduled for Tuesday.
According to an arrest affidavit, Bryant was stopped around 3:45 a.m. Friday near the …Read More
New Browns receiver ready to give it his Bess
Davone Bess’ impact with the Browns won’t be felt just on third down — when he’s been one of the best receivers in the NFL. He’s expected to influence the young receiving corps on a daily basis.
“Obviously they have a bunch of young guys there who had pretty good seasons last year,” Bess said Monday …Read More
Judge denies claim against Haslam for contacting customers
Haslam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville judge’s has denied a claim that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam is tampering with potential witnesses in a lawsuit stemming from an FBI raid on the country’s largest diesel retailer.
Knoxville Circuit Judge Harold Wimberly on Monday rejected a motion by Atlantic Coast Carriers Inc. of Hazlehurst, Ga., to …Read More
Brian Dulik: Just because Browns draft lacks pizzazz, doesn’t mean it’s not right way to go
If you live for the NFL Draft and all of its monotonous overhype, then the Browns definitely ruined your weekend.
But if you place more importance on Cleveland actually winning games, then CEO Joe Banner and general manager Michael Lombardi deserve two hearty pats on the back.
Instead of wasting midround picks — and salary-cap space — …Read More
Browns wrap up draft with weird 3rd day, 5 total picks
BROWNS PICKS
No. 6 – LSU pass rusher Barkevious Mingo
No. 68 – San Diego State cornerback Leon McFadden
No. 175 – Notre Dame safety Jamoris Slaughter
No. 217 – East Central (Okla.) pass rusher Armonty Bryant
No. 227 – Chadron State (Neb.) offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey
BEREA — The third day of the NFL Draft was a bizarre …Read More
NFL Draft Day 3: Browns finish selections with OL Garrett Gilkey
BEREA – The Browns ended the first draft under CEO Joe Banner and general manager Michael Lombardi by taking offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey from Chadron State with pick No. 227.
The Browns ended the draft with two seventh-round selections from Division II colleges. Outside linebacker Armonty Bryant was picked at No. 217.
Gilkey (6-foot-6, 318 pounds) played …Read More