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Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:31:21 -0500

Browns could have interest in Sooner receiver Saunders

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:56:06 -0500

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma wide receiver Jalen Saunders came to the NFL Combine with a chip on his shoulder because he felt he was being overlooked. On Sunday, he accomplished what he set out to do -- impress scouts with his workout.

The 5-foot-9, 165-pound Saunders was 10th-fastest among receivers in Indy, running a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash. He followed that up with a solid performance during position drills. All of this could equal a rise in his draft stock.

Saunders had a productive senior season with the Sooners, hauling in 61 passes for 729 yards and eight touchdowns. The playmaking receiver put a hurting on Alabama in the Sugar Bowl by scoring two touchdowns in the Sooners' 33-24 victory.

Saunders is a shifty slot receiver with ankle-breaking moves in the open field. He's quick, fast and versatile with the ability to play all the receiver positions. He shows incredible toughness catching the ball in traffic despite his shortcomings.

Saunders is a polished receiver with exceptional route-running skills, good hands and body control. He has an advanced knowledge of the game and uses it to get open against bigger opponents during press coverage. As a youngster, he spent a lot of time working and watching film with his uncle Webster Slaughter, who was an All-Pro receiver for the Browns.

The Browns are expected to address the slot position and could find Slaughter's nephew to be ripe for the picking.

Saunders' lack of size may be a concern for some teams, but his ability to return kicks will add value to his stock. The receiver met with Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Tennessee, New York Jets, Oakland and Baltimore at the combine.

Browns put freeze on Rucker

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:14:51 -0500

The Cleveland Browns today announced they have released defensive lineman Frostee Rucker. The pass rusher started all 16 games at right end last season and totaled 48 tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble.

Giants release LB Michael Boley

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:59:24 -0500

ESPN.com reports the New York Giants released veteran linebacker Michael Boley on Tuesday. Boley, who saw his playing time reduced in the final two games of the season, could be the first of some longtime Giants veterans who will not return next season.

Lions continue cap purge

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:50:33 -0500

ESPN.com reports the Detroit Lions released two veteran starters Tuesday, cutting defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and guard Stephen Peterman. Vanden Bosch signed a four-year contract with Detroit worth $26 million when he arrived as a free agent before the 2010 season.

Pat Shurmur, Trent Richardson talk

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:55:27 -0500

ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur still loves rookies Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden, but he would prefer that his starting running back focus on regrouping rather than being critical, and he'd like his quarterback to be more consistent.

Tomlin: Roethlisberger's words just frustration

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:47:38 -0500

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports head coach Mike Tomlin dismissed Ben Roethlisberger's post-game comments about Todd Haley's play-calling and game plan as frustration, but said he met with the Steelers quarterback anyway to make sure "he's on board with what it is we're doing."

Wallace understands fans' criticisms

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:24:07 -0500

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Mike Wallace understands why fans booed him Sunday at Heinz Field. Still, "I think they're out to get me a little bit."

RG3 tests knee and is optimistic about playing against Browns on Sunday

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:09:07 -0500

The Washington Post reports testing out his injured right knee, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III went through portions of Wednesday's practice and said afterward that he feels “really good” about his chances of playing Sunday when the Redskins take on the Cleveland Browns.

Friendship trumps rivalry for NFL rookies Trent Richardson of Browns, Alfred Morris of Redskins

Carlos 'Big C' Holmes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:23:31 -0500

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Trent Richardson and Alfred Morris are good friends, a couple of rookie halfbacks hailing from the same hometown who reached the NFL via different routes. Richardson came to the Browns from a major college in the first round of the draft, the third overall selection. Morris arrived in Washington from a small school in a silver 1991 Mazda 626, a vehicle with a Kelly Blue Book value of $1,160.