Browns all-time 53-man roster Jim Brown

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Browns all-time 53-man roster Jim Brown

The were a powerhouse franchise in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and later the 1980s -- far removed from the negative connotation that the franchise name takes on today. The Browns won eight league championships and several of the names found on those teams are also found on our all-time roster below.Few active players were selected to the all-time roster, but that has to do with several Hall of Fame talents keeping them off the list. More than half of the offensive representatives were selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The running back and offensive line groups were particularly difficult to narrow down.The head coach of the team is none other than Paul Brown. The Ohio native was succe sful during his coaching career, but his contributions to the game extend far beyond his days. He is credited as the first coach to scout opponents and hire a full-time a sistant coaching staff. Brown brought a militaristic approach New York Mets Custom Jersey to the sport and was integral in desegregating football. He was a no-brainer inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.* denotes players that are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 17 Hall of Famers made the final roster. OffenseStarterBackupDepthQBOtto Graham*Brian SipeBernie KosarRBLeroy Kelly*Bobby Mitchell*Greg PruittFBJim Brown*Marion Motley*WRDante Lavelli*Ray RenfroWRMac Speedie*Eric MetcalfWRPaul Warfield*Josh CribbsTEOzzie Newsome*Milt MorinLTDick SchafrathDoug DiekenLGJoe DeLamielleure*CFrank Gatski*Tom DeLeoneRGGene Hickerson*Jim RTMike McCormack*Cody RisienQuarterback:The first two spots were easy to fill with Graham and Sipe. The former is a Hall of Fame quarterback who has been by .com. Graham was rated ahead of the likes of , Dan Marino and John Elway. Over the course of his career, the Illinois native won three NFL championships and was named to six All-Pro teams. He threw for 13,499 yards and 174 touchdowns during a time that featured run heavy offenses. His story is one of the more interesting tales in league history. He signed up for service in the U.S. Coast Guard following the attack on Pearl Harbor. His training carried him around the country, including a stop in North Carolina, where he played for legendary coach Bear Bryant.Sipe played for legendary coach Don Coryell, who pioneered the Air Coryell system, at San Diego State. The two-time All-Pro was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1980. His vaunted pa sing attack led to Tug McGraw Jersey 23,713 career pa sing yards and 154 pa sing touchdowns. Cleveland selected him with pick No. 330 overall in the 1972 . Fittingly, 330 is one of the Cleveland area codes.The third and final spot was a bit more contested. Frank Ryan was a worthwhile consideration, but Kosar's commitment to northeast Ohio made him one of the most beloved players in team history. He was coveted by many teams but made it clear that it was his intention to play for his hometown Browns. The Youngstown native would go on to win a , but as a backup with the . Kosar was selected to two Pro Bowls en route to 23,301 career pa sing yards and 124 pa sing touchdowns.Running back and fullback:The running back and fullback positions were incredibly difficult to settle upon. The group chosen is incredibly talented but had to be limited to five. Ernie Green, Kevin Mack, Mike Pruitt and Earnest Byner were all bypa sed in support of those chosen.Brown is arguably the best runner ever. He was physically imposing and ground down his opponent's will through the course of each game. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee went to nine Pro Bowls and helped bring a championship to Cleveland. He compiled 12,312 rushing yards, 2,499 receiving yards, 106 rushing touchdowns and 20 receiving touchdowns. His influence was felt in social justice and entertainment as well. The New York native remains a present and recognizable figure within the Browns organization.Motley Dwight Gooden Jersey was an NFL champion with Cleveland in 1950. The Canton McKinley graduate finished his career having recorded 4,720 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns. He has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Kelly, an NFL champion, was a five-time All-Pro and led the NFL in rushing yards twice. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee accumulated 7,274 rushing yards and a total of 74 touchdowns. His career began in the same backfield as Brown and Green. Mitchell went to four Pro Bowls over the course of his career. He was a versatile offensive piece totaling 7,955 receiving yards, 2,735 rushing yards, 65 receiving touchdowns, 18 rushing touchdowns and eight return touchdowns. The Arkansas native would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pruitt was a Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles . He went to five Pro Bowls and is the reason that tearaway jerseys became illegal.Wide receiver: Speedie, Lavelli and Warfield were easy selections as Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. The inclusion of Metcalf and Cribbs had more to do with their production and talent in the return game. The final spot was given to Renfro. During his 12 season career, played exclusively with the Browns, and went to three Pro Bowls. He caught 281 pa ses for 5,508 yards and accumulated 54 total touchdowns.Reggie Rucker, Webster Slaughter, Brian Brennan and Dave Logan were some of the notable names cut in Robinson Cano Jersey the days leading to the start of the regular season.Tight end:"The Wizard of Oz" is a member of the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. Newsome recorded 662 receptions for 7,980 yards and 47 touchdowns before going on to become a top executive for the Browns and rival . Morin was the other tight end selected. He went to two Pro Bowls during 10 seasons.The controversial decision to keep just two tight ends was made out of good conscience. Rather than forcing Kellen Winslow Jr. onto the roster, the decision was made to keep an extra running back.Offensive line: The offensive line is loaded with talent. Thomas would be a slam dunk starter at left tackle for most franchises but Schafrath demands respect as well. He went to seven Pro Bowls and was a four-time first-team All-Pro. Dieken remains a staple within the organization. He also went to one Pro Bowl in his career.DeLamielleure was twice named an All-Pro during his five seasons with Cleveland. He also spent two stints with the . Gatski was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. After serving time in the U.S. Army, he won four AAFC championships and four NFL championships with the powerhouse. He was a four-time first-team All-Pro. DeLeone was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. Hickerson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, went to six Pro Bowls and was a seven-time All-Pro. He was Jeurys Familia Jersey also a member of the 1964 NFL championship team. Smith went to five Pro Bowls with Cleveland in addition to being a five-time All-Pro.McCormack went to six Pro Bowls and was a nine-time All-Pro. He won two NFL championships with Cle
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