Cribbs, Browns have framework of a deal in place
The Browns and Josh Cribbs have made significant progress toward a new contract, NFL.com reported.
Neither the team nor Cribbs have confirmed the progress or provided a timetable on when a deal might be reached. But a sign of progress is marked improvement for Cribbs, the Pro Bowler who vowed after the season ended that he wouldn't return to Cleveland unless the team reworked his deal.
Troy Smith wants to play for the Cleveland Browns Troy Smith wants to play for the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens backup quarterback recently told ESPN Radio's Cleveland affiliate.
Smith, who grew up in Cleveland, has occasionally talked about his affection for the city since he was drafted by the Ravens in 2007.
Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' draftTerry Pluto, The Plain Dealer
About the Browns' draft
1. Geoff Beckman of North Olmsted e-mailed about my idea of sending a second-rounder to Philadelphia for Donovan McNabb. He first mentioned that Kevin Kolb, the quarterback who is making the Eagles think about trading McNabb, was taken in the second round by current Browns General Manager Tom Heckert. But get this: The Kolb pick first belonged to the Browns, who traded it to Dallas in the Brady Quinn deal. Then the Cowboys shipped it to the Eagles in another trade.
