Crazy Browns News

[OSUFan_88]

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As a person who gets tons of nasty email, I know it's tough to always show restraint and resist the urge to stick up for yourself. This practice is frowned upon, and not healthy, because, well, those emails could potentially come back to bite you in the ***. Plus, as a "professional" you're supposed to take the high road on such matters. This has to be a daily problem for sports executives, especially those who advertise their email to the public and then receive emails like this one which was sent on Monday night to Browns' GM Phil Savage from a disgruntled fan. (UPDATE: This email interaction was forwarded WXDX in Pittsburgh. They talked about the email on air. Given that fact, skepticism about legitimacy of the email is warranted. Original emailer says it is true, but you know — these things can get out of control. So until I can find out whether or not this is the real deal — which may be hard, let's just keep this in the "might be a prank" file. Because some people are saying this is very out of character for Phil Savage. Also from the original person who sent the email to the Savage account: "It's an official address at Clevelandbrowns.com Who knows, maybe an intern checked it and flipped out. I've sent 2 flollow ups, one an apology and haven't heard anything back...." My gut? Probably the person in charge of fielding Phil Savage's email went a little haywire...). Rest of original post, after the jump: You are easily the worst GM in the NFL. Chud, Crennel and Tucker should NOT have jobs. How the hell do you play prevent defense the entire game? How do you NOT use Jerome Harrison more? Why the hell would you throw the ball with 6 minutes left? This is officially a regime that is worse than Butch Davis'. By the way, just like last week - this email was written while the Browns still had the lead. It appears Mr. Savage wasn't in any mood to take this sort of criticism after a victory, because he sent this response: From: Savage, Phil Subject: Re: Browns To: xxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 12:17 AM Go root for Buffalo-f#@* you- Maybe he meant to say "thank you" and his face fell on the keyboard because he was so tired? The time stamp does say it was a little after midnight when he sent it. Or maybe he was just drunk and thought he was emailing with Kellen Winslow?

http://deadspin.com/5093632/browns-g...-very-politely

That was actually confirmed as well.

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Cleveland Browns Brady Quinn has right index finger fracture by Tony Grossi Thursday November 20, 2008, 11:19 AM Brady Quinn has a small fracture in his right index finger, but is expected to make his third straight start on Sunday. Coach Romeo Crennel said the fracture was discovered on an X-ray, which was taken after Quinn complained of soreness in the finger after Wednesday's practice. Quinn was examined by a hand specialist, who cleared him to play, the coach said. "This is a small fracture," Crennel said. Quinn will wear a splint on the finger when he's not practicing or playing.

Brady Quinn will play with a broken finger. http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/...y_quinn_h.html

[oakfan162]

Read about the email. Pretty funny stuff.

[SPTO]

Phil Savage seems to be a bit of a prick eh? At least Quinn isn't too badly hurt.

[JJLinn]

Wow, that's crazy...I can't believe he actually responded.

[OSUFan_88]

http://www.cleveland.com/nfl/index.s...&storylist=nfl

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Browns GM Savage sent e-mail containing expletive 11/20/2008, 11:58 a.m. EST The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage sent an e-mail containing an expletive in response to a disparaging e-mail he received during the team's Monday night game against Buffalo, the team confirmed Thursday. Coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Thursday that Savage sent the e-mail, which was first reported on sports blog deadspin.com. Crennel says he understands Savage's frustration and spoke with him Thursday about the incident. Crennel says it's unfortunate that it happened, adding "in tough times, tough things happen." The Browns are a disappointing 4-6 in a tumultuous season that's included a quarterback change and a team dispute with tight end Kellen Winslow over disclosing his hospitalization for a staph infection.

[boomhauertjs]

www.cowher09.com

[SPTO]

"in tough times, tough things happen."

Sheesh, no wonder the players hardly take the man seriously. I mean what kind of quote is that? Talk about generic cliches!

[snepp]

The Cleveland Browns, where dysfunction happens.

[Dislimb]

When I own the Browns I guess I'm going to fire Phil Savage too.

[OSUFan_88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dislimb

When I own the Browns I guess I'm going to fire Phil Savage too.