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Rob Chudzinski declines to discuss Brandon Weeden: Cleveland Browns Insider

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

The new Browns' coach did not discuss any players at his introductory news conference, but Chudzinski's vertical passing game would seem to be well-suited to Weeden's skills.

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Chudzinski also expected to hire a defensive coordinator to replace Dick Jauron.

Tom Reed, cleveland.com

Coach Rob Chudzinski says his team will play an attacking style of defense, and how the players line up will be up to the defensive coordinator. But hybrid schemes are becoming popular in the NFL and Chudzinski says the Browns have the versatility to do…

CNNSI.com

Former major league outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has returned to Japan where he will play for the Hanshin Tigers of the Central League.

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

Roughly one month remains until the start of Spring Training. The sound of baseballs popping in gloves. The smell of freshly trimmed outfield grass. It's all right around the corner. That makes this a good time to go Around the Horn, taking a look at th…

CNNSI.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Former Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley has been charged with abusing his estranged wife and faces up to 13 years in jail if convicted, city prosecutors announced Friday.

MLB.com

The Orioles selected left-hander T.J. McFarland from the Indians during the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings, and while it's typically easier to retain those players by stashing them in the bullpen, the plan remains to give the 23-year-old a look as …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Panthers are already moving on finding a replacement for Rob Chudzinski, who was hired as the new Browns head coach today. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the Panthers asked permission to interview Bengals assistant coach Hue Jackson f…

CNNSI.com

Rob Chudzinski called new job as Browns head coach as 'dream come true.'

David I. Andersen, cleveland.com

Cleveland Browns named Rob Chudzinski as their sixth full-time head coach since the team returned in 1999. He comes to the Browns from the Carolina Panthers where he was their offensive coordinator.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As the Denver Broncos prepare for the first playoff game of the Peyton Manning era, only one player is out due to injury. Cornerback Tracy Porter has been scratched due to the lingering effects of a concussion he suffered against the Browns on December …

Plain Dealer staff, cleveland.com

See a profile published in 2004 by Plain Dealer reporter Mary Kay Cabot shortly after Rob Chudzinski was hired to coach the Browns' tight ends.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

We heard nothing from the Bears about Jimmy Johnson’s tweet regarding Marc Trestman getting the Bears job, plenty of doubt from those that cover the team for a living and, now, a denial from Trestman himself. Johnson tweeted that two of his former assis…

Bill Livingston, cleveland.com

New Cleveland Browns coach Rob Chudzinski has bled orange and brown from the time he was a young pup.

theclevelandfan.com

Let’s say you need a new pair of pants. (And considering at least three quarters of you reading this are male, this isn’t a strictly hypothetical scenario.) You’ve got a 30% off coupon, but it expires today, and the store closes in 10 minutes. You r…

Branson Wright, cleveland.com

Just like all of the rest, the Browns were optimistic when they hired coach Pat Shurmur.

CNNSI.com

Three years ago, Ryan Longwell was robbed of the chance to kick the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Now with the Seahawks. Peter King examines if Longwell can rewrite history?

Plain Dealer staff, cleveland.com

Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar's news conference about his head-injury treatments is pulling in a wide range of comments and observations.

Tom Reed, cleveland.com

Modell was the last owner to win a major championship in Cleveland, but moved the Browns in 1995

ESPN.com

Art Modell is among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This marks the first time since 2001 that Modell has made it this far in the selection process. Modell, the former owner of the Browns and Ravens, passed away last year. My stance i…

ESPN.com

It was just another uneventful day in the AFC North on Thursday. The Ravens are getting ready for Saturday's playoff game, the Steelers waived Chris Rainey after the running back was arrested on a battery charge and the Browns hired a new head coach. Ye…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

After the Cleveland Browns named Carolina offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski as their new head coach Wednesday night, the Browns have already begun adding to their new coaching staff. According to Peter Schrager of FOX Sports, the Browns are expected …

grantland.com

In case you were out pretending like you've seen and have an opinion about Oscar nominee Amour, here's what you missed in sports on Thursday. The Cl...