Life in a fishbowl: OBJ ‘trying to grow’ despite feeling crush of scrutiny – Cleveland Browns Blog

BEREA, Ohio – Odell Beckham Jr.’s prediction on Wednesday came true.

“Anything that I say I know is going to take off,” he said during the second day of Cleveland minicamp. “I know there might be one line I said today that’s going to be something tomorrow.”

• Watkins on the same page with Mahomes • Patriots’ No. 1 tight end? Matt LaCosse • 200 targets for Packers WR Davante Adams? • Nick Saban:…

Why the conservative Steelers just threw $46 million at free agency – Pittsburgh Steelers Blog

PITTSBURGH — For a team that traditionally combs through the clearance rack of free agency, even mildly aggressive spending caught the attention of Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

Pittsburgh used the tampering period to offer cornerback Steven Nelson $25.5 million over three years, the richest contract in franchise history for the first week of free agency. Then it doubled-down with a complementary…

Where does Odell Beckham Jr. trade rank in Cleveland sports history? – Cleveland Browns Blog

Cy Young for a $300 business suit?

That’s the legend that has grown around the acquisition of the all-time baseball great by the Cleveland Spiders, one of the most consequential deals in Cleveland sports history.

That trade goes back to the 19th century, but the most recent one in Cleveland that brought receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns also ranks among the biggest made by the…

Patriots’ influence across NFL creates challenge for team in free agency – New England Patriots Blog

FOXBOROUGH. Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. With more coaches and general managers across the NFL who have strong Patriots ties, Bill Belichick has said in the past that it has helped facilitate trades, in part because there is an inherent trust and understanding in those conversations.

While that has been positive, such as when Belichick and his…

Browns all-in for Super Bowl after trading for Odell Beckham Jr. – Cleveland Browns Blog

CLEVELAND — This is no time for a soft shoe in Cleveland — or a soft pedal.

The NFL world has turned upside down.

The Cleveland Browns, that sad-sack team that couldn’t win a game for a season or find a quarterback for so long, have suddenly and dramatically gone all-in for 2019. All-in not just for a playoff spot but for a Super Bowl.

That’s the most dramatic impact of one of the most dramatic…

Browns’ moves, improvement hinge on ‘alpha male’ — Baker Mayfield – Cleveland Browns Blog

The Cleveland Browns followed a simple formula to bring success within their reach.

They found their quarterback. Once they did that, everything else fell into place.

What you need to know about the Cleveland Browns:

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Don’t believe it? Consider the flailing that went on the…

Odell Beckham Jr. trade signifies a complete Giants rebuild – New York Giants Blog

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Make no mistake about this as the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns combined for a stunning blockbuster trade Tuesday night. These are two teams headed in starkly unfamiliar and different directions.

The perennial loser Browns are the team on the rise with the hotshot young quarterback who looked on the verge of greatness even without Odell Beckham Jr. Now Baker…