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.

Leadoff with Lee 1.29.15 #Browns #Cavs #JimboFisher #MarshawnLynch

By @cleeverizon

- Kyrie Irving scored 55 of the Cavs 99 points in their 99-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Stay connected and follow @triple3xthreat on Twitter and checkout TripleThreatCLE.com for our coming feature on the Cavaliers by our own Cliff Gulley Jr. (@CLG2282).

- Former third round pick of the Patriots in 2008 and quarterback Kevin O'Connell, interviewed yesterday for the Browns QB coach opening. O'Connell was a quarterback in 2009 with New York while Mike Pettine was with the Jets. He currently serves as a private quarterbacks coach who worked with Johnny Manziel prior to the draft last year. Brian Hoyer beat out Kevin O'Connell for the backup job to Tom Brady in 2009.  After having O’Connell in to interview for quarterbacks coach job, they have former Florida offensive coordinator Kurt Roper scheduled for today.

- Former University of Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips will join the Browns staff as wide receivers coach. Phillips compiled a 13-24 record at Kentucky and was 0-1 in his only bowl game. He most recently was the wide receivers and recruiting coordinator at the University of Florida, a position he held from December 2012 to June 2014.

- It has been estimated that Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch received about $2.7 million dollars of free advertising. How? During his media sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, he wore his personal brand "Beast Mode" hat to the interviews. The NFL makes it clear to players that they cannot wear brands that conflict with league partners on the field during games and during post game interviews. It's not that his hat conflicts with it's current advertising partners, it's because his hat is unauthorized by the NFL. The league want every little dollar they can find and are mulling the idea of fining Lynch. But if I'm Marshawn, I'm going to say Who cares? Fines for violations of league rules are tax deductible. Fines for violation of public law (speeding tickets) are NOT deductible. By the way, #BeastMode hats are sold out as of last night. Great marketing idea Marshawn!

- Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher has signed a contract extension which run through 2022, worth $44 million dollars. And that's money he will receive before his bonuses and incentives are met.

Check out this list of bonuses:

Fisher will get paid $225,000 in base salary over the course of the season every two weeks until 2022, and will be paid $4,775,000 in "additional compensation" for the 2015 season. The additional compensation total will increase by $100,000 every season until the end of the contract.

Fisher will also make $1.2 million if he stays at Florida State until the contract ends.

If Fisher were to pursue another job, he has a $5 million buyout before Dec. 31, 2016, a $3 million buyout on that date in 2018, and only a $1 million buyout the day after on Jan. 1, 2019.

Fisher also has a plethora of bonuses tied into his contract, earning payments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 if the FSU football team satisfies the conditions.

Fisher could earn a $100,000 bonus if FSU finishes first in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Atlantic Division and plays in the ACC title game; wins the ACC title game; is a participating team in the College Football Playoff; in any of the CFP bowls games during a year that game does not decide the CFP; and finishes the season in the Top 10 of the final CFP poll.

Fisher earns a $50,000 bonus for FSU's participation in any other bowl game.

Fisher could earn a $200,000 bonus if FSU plays in the national championship game; wins the national championship game; finishes the season with a Top 5 ranking in the final CFP poll; and has an undefeated season.

Fisher could also earn bonuses of $50,000 if he's named ACC Coach of the Year and $75,000 if he is named Associated Press National Coach of the Year.

Fisher also has a $250,000 bonus if he meets goals established by himself, the university president and athletic director for the team's overall GPA, academic eligibility, APR, community service, and observing several other FSU regulations. 

- The Phoenix Open which starts today, and will feature Tiger Woods, sold an additional 200k tickets once he committed to playing in it.