By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEDFORD — The mob of linebackers was moving downfield to start another drill, but one inquisitive high schooler wasn’t satisfied with his work. He pulled the 6-foot-4, 245-pound instructor aside and received a one-on-one tutorial on pass-coverage technique.
In return, Matt Wilhelm got a glimpse of his future.
Wilhelm was at Bedford High […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
Joe Jurevicius could’ve gone fishing or hunting.
After 10 years and three Super Bowls, he wouldn’t need to apologize for walking away from the NFL. Especially not after three offseason surgeries — the first to clean out his knee and the next two to get rid of a staph infection.
But, according to Jurevicius, […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer

BEREA – The forgotten man finally made everyone remember. 

Remember he was on the team. Remember why he was drafted in the third round. Remember he’s a candidate to win a roster spot. 

Browns receiver Travis Wilson stood out in organized team activities last month and minicamp last week with the best sustained performance […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Believe it or not, the Browns went through offseason workouts and minicamp with no mention of a quarterback controversy.
Derek Anderson’s 29 touchdown passes and 10 wins in 2007 had a lot to do with it. So did the three-year, $24 million deal he signed in March, followed by the proclamations […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — LeCharles Bentley sat on a bench outside Browns headquarters Wednesday afternoon waiting for his mom to pick him up. When she arrived in a white luxury car, he rolled his small piece of luggage to the curb, placed it in the trunk and was driven away.
A couple of hours later, […]

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By CHRIS ASSENHEIMER

Staff Writer

CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner was eligible to leave the disabled list Tuesday, but the Indians aren’t satisfied that the struggling designated hitter’s ailing right shoulder is ready.

“I think we need to take some more time to strengthen the shoulder,” said Cleveland manager Eric Wedge, who is hopeful that Hafner will return by […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — At 10:30 Tuesday morning, a half-hour into the Browns’ first minicamp practice, a familiar face joined the festivities.
With biceps bulging from underneath the white No. 57 jersey, he walked slowly toward the corner of the fieldhouse occupied by the offensive linemen, exchanging pleasantries with running back Jerome Harrison and chatting […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK

Staff Writer

BEREA — Tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was back and practicing Tuesday as the Browns opened a three-day minicamp.

Winslow participated in individual drills in both practices but was held out of team drills. He was the only player in uniform pants, as usual, and looked good running routes.

The team had its own […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
Once upon a time — OK, two years ago — a May injury to a starter on the offensive line would’ve doomed the Browns’ season months before it began.
Times have changed.
The broken hip of right guard Ryan Tucker during the first week of organized team activities was unfortunate — “You’re always concerned […]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
DUBLIN — Mathew Goggin’s first round at Muirfield Village Golf Club ended after eight holes.
He wasn’t injured, rained out or disqualified. He was hungover.
Goggin made better use of his second trip to Muirfield, shooting a 7-under-par 65 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Memorial Tournament. Kenny […]

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