Leadoff with Lee 5.1.15 #Shelton #Browns #NFLDraft #BillyDonovan #Game7

By @cleeverizon
- With the 12th pick in the draft the Cleveland Browns went with run stopper Danny Shelton from Washington.

Here's what we need to know about Shelton courtesy of NFL.com:                               
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YARD DASH: 5.64 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 34 REPS
VERTICAL JUMP: 30.5 INCH
BROAD JUMP: 95.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 7.99 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.65 SEC

STRENGTHS
Bends well for a big man and has ability to play with leverage. Space-eater who is able to maintain good positioning against double teams. Consistently gets his hands inside offensive linemen first. Controls, sees it and sheds to make tackles. Surprising ability to swat cut blocks and chase stretch plays laterally. Played a high percentage of Washington's defensive snaps. Has the strength and athleticism to dominate in the running game.

WEAKNESSES
Despite girth and leverage potential, can be a little inconsistent at getting push off snap. Dominates lesser centers but doesn't seem to look nearly as dominant against more talented centers. Will quit on a play when he's blocked. Produced eye-catching sack numbers for his position in 2014, but much of it was against lesser competition. Must work to keep weight in check.

NFL COMPARISON
Vince Wilfork

BOTTOM LINE
With his thick frame and powerful upper body, Shelton has moments where he can dominate at the point of attack. He was forced to chase sideline to sideline due to the nature of Pac-12 offenses, but when he faced downhill competition like Stanford, he stepped up. Shelton is an above average interior pass rusher for a man his size thanks to his surprising athleticism. He is a fit in a two-gap scheme and could benefit from playing fewer snaps than he was forced to play at Washington.   

- With the 19th pick the Browns chose offensive lineman Cam Erving from Florida State. Erving is a versitle lineman who will compete for a job on the right side of the offensive line,and may be the Browns center of the future considering Alex Mack will be a free agent after next season.  

HT: 6'5" WT: 313LBS.
POSITION: C
SCHOOL: Florida St.
ARM LENGTH: 34 1/8"
HANDS: 10 3/8".

He came to Florida State as an unheralded defensive tackle from Colquitt County (Ga.) and redshirted in 2010 after a back injury. In 2011, had 20 tackles and a sack as a backup defensive tackle. Switched to the offensive side of the ball to help shore up Seminoles' pass protection in 2012 and started all 14 games at left tackle, protecting future first-round QB EJ Manuel's blind side. In 2013, started all 13 games at left tackle and was named first-team All-ACC for the national champion Seminoles. Two-time winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy given to the ACC's top blocker. Named first-team All-ACC tackle and third-team All-ACC center after making switch inside toward the end of the 2014 season. Was very close with grandmother (Lillie Lewis), who passed away in the spring of 2014 after one-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

- Jameis Winston became the number one overall selection in the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winston is considered the most NFL ready quarterback in this years draft. His off-the-field incidents, which include an alleged rape in 2012, shoplifting, a gun complaint and the use of vulgar language have raised concern among the teams who might draft him. With the 2nd pick, Tennessee selected Heisman Trophy winner and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.                               

- Billy Donovan has been named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. His contract is 5 years worth $30M. He spent the past 19 years at the University of Florida and compiled a 467-186 record over that period. While in Florida he won 2 National Championships, made 4 trips to the Final Four,16 straight 20 win seasons,3 30 win seasons,17 trips the the NCAA tournament,6 S.E.C championships,and has mad the Elite 8 in six of the past ten seasons. Billy Donovan became the front runner to become head coach after Kevin Ollie withdrew his name to remain at the University of Connecticut.

- Andrew Wiggins the number one overall draft pick who was selected by the Cleveland Cavs in the 2014 NBA draft then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves to obtain Kevin Love was named the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. Wiggins received 110 out of a possible 130 first player votes. He averaged 16.9 points per game and 4.6 rebounds. Chicago’s Nikola Mirotic came in 2nd place, with Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel finishing 3rd.

- The Los Angeles Clippers went down to San Antonio and have forced a Game 7 against the reigning champs after their 102 - 96 win last night. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin came up HUGE, with 19 points and 15 assists for Paul and 26 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for Griffin. J.J. Redick added in 19, while DeAndre Jordan had 15 points and 14 rebounds of his own. On the Spurs side of things, Marco Belinelli led the way with 23 points, while Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard only had 12 apiece. Tony Parker finished the game with just 8 points, but had 7 assists. Game 7 of this first round series will be Saturday night at 8pm.

- On the Eastern Conference side of things, Chicago put the Milwaukee Bucks out of their misery after a 120 - 66 beatdown. The highest scorers for the Bucks was Zaza Pachulia with 8. Ersan Ilyasova and Jerryd Bayless both had 7. This is definitely not how Bucks fans expected to end their season, but it was good experience for the young team and can only help next season when Jabari Parker returns from injury. All 5 of the Bulls starters on the other hand were in double digits with Mike Dunleavy leading with 20 points. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler had 15 and 16 points, respectively. Next up, the Bulls will be taking on the Cavaliers, Monday night at 7pm.

- Deryk Gilmore the Agent for LSU's La'el Collins petitioned the league to pull him from the NFL draft allowing him time to clear his name then enter Supplemental Draft.

The NFL rejected Collins' request to be removed from draft until police complete murder investigation. Collins arrived in Chicago on Tuesday poised to be a first-round pick and had been taking part in pre-draft festivities and charity events. But after reports surfaced that Collins was sought by investigators into the murder of the woman believed to be Collins' former girlfriend — she was shot in the head at her house — Collins left the draft party reportedly to assist in the investigation. Authorities have not named Collins a suspect in the case, but they say he can help assist them in solving her death.

Leadoff with Lee 2.18.15

By @cleeverizon

- NFLPA filed non-injury grievance versus the Browns for the one game suspension  imposed on Josh Gordon for missing a team meeting at end of year. The suspension could delay his free agency,which is set to began after the 2015 season which he is suspended for failing a post 2014 season alcohol test. Now Josh Gordon argues in his that Gordon's grievance versus the Browns states he was suspended for being late for meetings for the 5th or 6th time, but was never disciplined or told about other times previous.

- The Browns have officially hired Kevin O’Connell to become quarterbacks coach. Pettine also announced the hiring of senior offensive assistant Kurt Roper. O'Connell has been in California preparing Marcus Mariota, Bryce Petty and Jameis Winston (indirectly) for the 2015 scouting combine and their Pro Days.

- It was announced to Browns Backers Presidents yesterday that the logo will change. It has nothing to do with the helmets as per the agreement with Haslam and Lerner prior to the sale of the team. New merchandise including the Browns Elf are in the plans. I would assume according to the information that I have received from "SOURCES" that the middle of the field will replaced by the Elf. And will replace the orange helmet as the primary logo.

- Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw was cited in Eaton, Ohio for possession of marijuana. He was pulled over on I-70 for following to closely behind another vehicle. Bradshaw did not appear in Tuesday and pleaded not guilty through his attorney in a Preble County court.

-Seton Hall suspended Sterling Gibbs for two games following what seems to me as a intentional hit Monday night on Ryan Arcidiacono. Gibbs will miss the games against St. John's and Creighton. It's not clear if the NCAA will look to impose an additional suspension.

- Only 47 days left until MLB opening day and the Yankees are making more news. After a year long ban from baseball Alex Rodrigeuz apologized in a handwritten note to the Yankees,fans and media yesterday. This was all after Anthony Bosch and former owner of the South Florida clinic that supplied performance-enhancing substances to Major League Baseball players and other athletes was sentenced to four years in federal prison plus three years supervised probation upon his release.

The Raven Report 12.22.14 #Cavs #Browns #TheHobbit

By @nevaRWilliams

- What a difference a benching could make? After being benched in the 2nd half Friday against Brooklyn, Dion Waiters came out firing on all cylinders, dropping in 21 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-91. Waiters scored 13 or his 21 in the 4th quarter. LeBron James led all scorers with 25 points and adding 11 assists. Kyrie Irving had a season high 12 assists to go with his 17 points. Anderson Verajao had one of his best game of the year with 18 points. Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Zach Randolph did not play due to a sore, swollen right knee that was suffered Friday against Chicago. The Cavs are back at it Tuesday night, at home, against the Minnesota Timberwolves before going down to Miami on Christmas, which will be LeBron's first trip back to Miami since returning to Cleveland.

- For all the good that happened with the Cavaliers, it was nearly the complete opposite was the case for the Cleveland Browns as they lost to the Carolina Panthers 17-13 on Sunday afternoon. While it appeared that Johnny Manziel might have had a better handle on being the starting QB, it was all for nothing as Manziel was removed from the game following a hamstring injury. Brian Hoyer replaced the rookie, going 7 or 13 for 134 yards, 1 INT and 1 long touchdown to Jordan Cameron for 81 yards. The run game for the Browns continued to struggle, with Isaiah Crowell gaining 55 yards on 16 rushes. As far as the Browns run defense and overall defense, well they were about spent from the get go. The long season filled with injuries allowed for Cam Newton to go 18/31 for 201 yards passing with 1 TD along with 63 rushing yards and 1 TD. Jonathan Stewart had 24 carries for 122 yards, himself. Thankfully, this long wretched heartbreak of a season ends next week as the Browns attempt to hurt the Baltimore Ravens' playoff chances in Baltimore.

- A former Florida Supreme Court judge ruled that evidence against Florida State QB Jameis Winston was insufficient to satisfy the burden of proof, clearing Winston of an alleged sexual assault from two years ago.

- The San Diego Padres acquired outfielder Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves for four minor leaguers. The Padres also recently acquired outfielders Matt Kemp from the L.A. Dodgers and Wil Myers from the Tampa Bay Rays. Last season, Padres outfielders hit 29 home runs and 141 RBI, while the combination of Kemp, Myers and Upton had a combined 60 home runs and 226 RBI.

- The Yankees traded second baseman Martin Prado to the Miami Marlins for starter Nathan Eovaldi. New York also sent pitcher David Phelps in the deal for Eovaldi which included first baseman Garrett Jones and another minor league prospect. Eovaldi should fit in very nicely in the Yankees rotation with Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Chris Capuano and Ivan Nova. Last season, Eovaldi threw near 200 innings with a 4.37 ERA for the Marlins.

- Jake Peavy signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. Peavy was 6-4 for the Giants in 2014 after his trade from the Boston Red Sox.

- Major League Baseball and its umpires agreed to a new five year labor contract. The previous deal was set to expire on December 31.

- At the box office this past weekend, "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" led the way with $56.2 million in its opening weekend. While it's the lowest amount of the three Hobbit movies, its still quite solid. Number 2 was "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" with $17.3 million. Rounding out the top five was "Annie" ($16.3 million), "Exodus: Gods and Kings" ($8 million) and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" ($7.7 million). Christmas Day will be interesting as Disney's "Into the Woods", Angelina Jolie's directorial debut film "Unbroken" open Nationwide, while "Big Eyes", "American Sniper" and "Selma" open in limited release before their Nationwide releases.



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