Cleveland sports bloggers analyze the Browns' secondary, react to the Kyle Lowry offer sheet and pay tribute to Zydrunas Ilgauksas.
View full sizeT.J. Ward (left) and Joe Haden could be the future of the Browns' secondary.Browns
Cleveland Reboot: "Once the Romeo Crennel era ushered in the 3-4 defense experiment in Berea, 'interchangeable' became a great buzzword to describe the alleged versatility of both Sean Jones and Brodney Pool. However, considering that 'interchangeable' was often a euphemism for 'not that good,'finally, the word itself has been altered to take on a more distinct meaning – as in 'replaceable.' Entering 2010, the days of Jones and Pool have thankfully come to an end. However, the theme of 'interchangeable' parts is still intact in Cleveland." » Read more
Land Loyalty: "The reason for my expectations? One is Mangini's second year with an improved defense. Not only should the unit be more versed and disciplined in the Mangini style, but veteran depth and young talent has been infused into both the secondary and the linebacking corps. I expect to see a defense that can get more pressure on the opposing quarterback and make it much tougher for opponents to create the big play. With improvements on defense and Mangini's talent for it, the Browns should be stingy. They won't shut teams down, but they will harass them and make life difficult." » Read more
No Logo Needed takes a look at the Browns secondary in 2010.
Cavaliers
Cavs HQ: "[The Kyle Lowry offer sheet is] exactly why I have been afraid to look at any move the Cavs are going to make this offseason. Everyone with any understanding of how the NBA works, particularly in small markets like Cleveland, knows that the Cavs absolutely must blow up the team, get as bad as possible for three seasons and hope that they get lucky in the draft by finding a legitimate superstar and two near-All-Star-quality pieces. Instead, the Cavs are offering to commit another $6 million per season to an undersized guard with poor point guard instincts." » Read more
WaitingForNextYear: "Now is the time for acceptance and moving on. The Cavaliers seem to be getting more serious every day about moving on. They took their shots at LeBron and they made their point. They looked into a few high profile deals, but now may be the time for riding this out and waiting for a more perfect opportunity to improve. How long Cavs fans stand behind Dan Gilbert may depend on how quickly the Cavs truly move on." » Read more
Fear the Sword: "This is not another case of a Cleveland athlete leaving for more money or a better situation. This is the case of a player that has given everything to the Cavaliers nearing the end of his career, having earned the right to find the best offer - the offer that might get him an elusive Championship." » Read more
Stepien Rules: "When I first heard the report about Zydrunas Ilgauskas signing with the Miami Heat for the veterans minimum, I was initially upset. I thought, 'Thanks for teaming up with that guy big Z. After all we've been through as Cavaliers fans.' But the more I thought about it, I decided that if I was Z, I would probably do the same thing. From the Cavaliers' perspective, there's no way he's in any capacity a part of this rebuilding process, for one, and, two, just think about the year he had last season." » Read more