3 months ago

What does switch to Dorian Thompson-Robinson mean for Browns’ future at QB?

Here are some Cleveland Browns thoughts on the week’s news, what really matters at the end of a 3-11 season and more. • The Browns are playing for next year, which, combined with Jameis Winston’s three-game streak of throwing multiple interceptions, made Kevin Stefanski’s quarterback decision fairly easy. GO DEEPER It's clear a Browns blowup is necessary after listless loss to Chiefs Just like it’s too early to argue the Browns’ draft needs or offseason plans, it’s too early to pinpoint draft position until all nine teams that currently have four wins or fewer play their final three games. It’s the time of year when teams eliminated from postseason contention start looking ahead, and the Browns think Bates is worth evaluating for the future in a position group that’s pretty open going forward. Their kicker last week, Riley Patterson, is headed to Atlanta after the Falcons signed him via the Browns’ practice squad on Wednesday.

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3 months ago

Garrett’s comments about his future add wrinkle to Browns’ worst season since 0-16 in 2017

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Two days before recording another milestone, resume-building sack on Sunday at Cincinnati, Myles Garrett delivered a jarring hit — on the Browns. If that wasn’t enough, Garrett indicated for the first time that he would consider leaving the Browns if his vision doesn’t mesh with the team’s ambitions. I want to play my career here.” It’s unclear how …

3 months ago

Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn’t settle any Browns QB questions in 1st start of season

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Dorian Thompson-Robinson didn’t put to rest any questions about the Browns’ long-term future at quarterback with his performance on Sunday. Making his first start of the season and fourth of his career, the second-year player was sacked five times and threw two interceptions in Cleveland’s 24-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. “I actually told Jameis, ‘I need you …

3 months ago

QB Thompson-Robinson excited about start this week, thinks he can be long-term solution for Browns

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — Dorian Thompson-Robinson won’t be satisfied with just being a fill-in piece to Cleveland’s confounding quarterback puzzle. We’re going to go out there, and we’re going to try to win these games.” The second-year QB from UCLA will make his fourth career start Sunday after coach Kevin Stefanski benched mistake-prone Jameis Winston, who revived Cleveland’s offense over seven …

3 months, 1 week ago

Browns starting QB Thompson-Robinson against Bengals over turnover-prone Winston, AP source says

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Finally, an acceptable turnover for the Browns. Cleveland will start quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati, turning to the second-year QB to replace Jameis Winston after he threw three more interceptions, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Winston, who took over Cleveland’s starting job in October when Deshaun Watson suffered a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Browns will start Dorian Thompson-Robinson at QB in Week 16 vs. Bengals

New York Times

The Cleveland Browns will start Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback in the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Why this move makes sense It was time to make the move for this game, and the 3-11 Browns letting Thompson-Robinson finish last week’s game pretty much confirmed what was going to happen. Winston doesn’t have a contract for next year, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Browns predictions at NFL midseason: Dorian Thompson-Robinson takes over as starting QB

New York Times

The 2-7 Cleveland Browns have the weekend off before resuming their march toward an uncertain future. GO DEEPER AFC North Whiparound: Trade deadline reaction, potential award winners, Week 10 picks Dorian Thompson-Robinson will take over for Jameis Winston as Browns’ starting QB This is not wild. But because the Browns don’t have a quarterback of the future despite having more …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Browns' Winston Stepping Up, Lifting Spirits in Emotional Comeback Against Ravens

Associated Press

QB Jameis Winston's impressive debut gives the Cleveland Browns hope for a turnaround season. Winston threw three touchdown passes and for 334 yards, showcasing his potential to lead the team to success. His performance has fans believing that he can be the answer to Cleveland's QB woes. Despite some missed opportunities, Winston's presence brings light and excitement to a team …

5 months ago

Jameis Winston, now Browns’ starting QB, just wants to be his ‘very best’ for Cleveland

New York Times

The walking and talking caffeine IV that is Jameis Winston showed up for work last week to find out he’d been demoted to the No. “And when I’m my very best, I’m a great NFL starter.” Jameis Winston will make his first start since 2022 when the Browns face the Ravens on Sunday. “I’ve been in every role in terms …

5 months ago

The Browns’ Deshaun Watson era is over. Why Dorian Thompson-Robinson should be QB for now

New York Times

CLEVELAND — We know the final chapter now of the Deshaun Watson saga in Cleveland. Browns HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters that the team believes Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, with more tests ahead to confirm. “Kind of gave me flashbacks of being back at the Ravens game last year and that feeling I don’t want, feeling that …

1 year, 3 months ago

Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson exits with concussion vs. Broncos; P.J. Walker enters

New York Times

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was ruled out of Sunday’s 29-12 loss to Denver Broncos with a concussion after taking a hard hit from outside linebacker Baron Browning late in the third quarter. Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper also exited with a rib injury, but X-rays came back negative. Backstory Thompson-Robinson was 14-of-29 passing for 134 yards and threw …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dorian Thompson-Robinson ‘came through’ when Browns needed him most vs. Steelers

New York Times

CLEVELAND — With the Cleveland Browns offense reeling, the defense delivered again — much in the way it’s done all season. It would have been a miserable Monday in the Browns’ facility — and largely across Northeast Ohio — had Thompson-Robinson not completed all four passes he threw on the final drive. GO DEEPER NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense …

1 year, 4 months ago

Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson rallies Browns to a last-second 13-10 win over Steelers

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — As Dorian Thompson-Robinson sat in the back of a golf cart swiping through text messages overwhelming his phone, wide receiver Elijah Moore slid in to an empty seat behind Cleveland’s rookie quarterback. Delivering on a promise to improve in his second NFL start, Thompson-Robinson completed four straight passes on a clutch drive to set up Dustin Hopkins’ 34-yard …

1 year, 5 months ago

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson has brutal NFL debut filling in for injured Deshaun Watson

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s strong training camp and preseason persuaded the Browns to install the rookie as Deshaun Watson’s backup. With Watson sidelined by a bruised right throwing shoulder, Thompson-Robinson made his NFL debut and looked overwhelmed and overmatched throughout Cleveland’s 28-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. But after a 10-minute pregame workout watched closely by head trainer Joe Sheehan, …

1 year, 7 months ago

Browns trade backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs to Cardinals for fifth-round pick in 2024

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Joshua Dobbs quickly went from backing up to packing up. Dobbs’ stunning departure means Browns rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has had an impressive training camp and exhibition season, will back up starter Deshaun Watson. “I’ve been very blessed to be around some great backup quarterbacks, some young guys, some old guys, different styles of players,” Stefanski said when …

1 year, 7 months ago

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson shows poise, potential in NFL debut with Aaron Rodgers watching

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Dorian Thompson-Robinson has long looked up to Aaron Rodgers as a role model and mentor, the template for quarterbacks. “I’ve been watching him my whole life, but just overall his message is just keep going, keep doing what I’m doing, keep my head down and keep working hard too.” Making plays with his arms and legs, Thompson-Robinson sparked …

1 year, 8 months ago

Could Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson be the backup? ‘I’m working to be ready’

New York Times

In a handful of full-speed reps through the Browns’ open spring work and mandatory minicamp, rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw with accuracy and confidence. While the Browns’ extended training camp and preseason should give him some real chances to play in game-like conditions this summer, Thompson-Robinson knows Deshaun Watson is the unquestioned starter for now and the future, and Joshua …

2 years, 10 months ago

Rexrode: Titans trading A.J. Brown to Eagles was a disastrous mistake

New York Times

Jon Robinson woke up Thursday morning with a really good football team and went to bed having clearly weakened it, no easy trick for a general manager on a day that features the first round of the NFL Draft. Just as Treylon Burks will now be ceaselessly compared with Brown, the Titans’ first crack at drafting in 2022 feels an …

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Bengals agree to $276million extensions with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow's favorite receivers

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Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for 2nd time

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