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Browns with a New Addition

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The Cleveland Browns traded their seventh-round pick in 2017 to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday for 11-year NFL veteran punter Andy Lee. Cleveland later waived punter Spencer Lanning after he had re-signed with the team in March. Lanning, undrafted in 2011, has been the Browns’ punter since 2013. Last season, he averaged 44.3 yards, with a 39.2 net. The 32-year-old Lee, a four-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection, was originally selected by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played in all 176 games over the past 11 seasons, and holds the team records in all major punting categories: punts (941), yards (43,468), gross average (46.2), net average (39.5) and punts downed inside the 20-yard line (300).

http://www.footballinsiders.com/nfl-notebook-romo-tied-fantasy-convention-canceled/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Jim Hostler Out, Heads To Buffalo As Senior Offensive Assistant

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Bills announced that Jim Hostler, the Ravens former WR coach, has been named the team’s senior offensive assistant.

Via Adam Schefter's Twitter

Why we hired Juan Castillo

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The main reason why John Harbaugh outbid seven other teams to hire Juan Castillo as his run game coordinator (overseeing the O-line) is to develop cheap lineman into serviceable players. We all know Juan will develop late round picks and undrafted free agents. That’s been his identity! The Eagles only drafted two 1st round linemen the 13 years he was the head O-line coach. Bubba Miller, Hank Fraley, Artist Hicks, Nick Cole, and Austin Howard were all undrafted free agents who he developed into solid starters. During 12 of those 13 years, the Eagles never had a drafted center and averaged two college free agents as starters in each year. The year the Eagles went to the Super Bowl they played with two undrafted free agents on the line. When C Hank Fraley was up for a new contract they let him go to the Browns via free agency and just developed another guy. Expect Joe Banner to put the same formula in place if he gets a QB he covets and an O-line coach he trusts to develop young players. So what does all this mean? This formula saved the team from having to pay and/or draft top lineman so they can put the money elsewhere. So I would suspect as long as the Ravens have Juan Castillo they will not be drafting any lineman in the top three rounds for the foreseeable future. As the QB numbers go up the positions that will suffer financially the most will be linebacker, fullback, running back, receiver and safety. Left tackles will still get paid but centers and guards will be developed from late round and/or undrafted college free agents. For those teams who have a 25 million dollar a year QB, they better have a plan on how they are going to scout, draft, pay and develop young cheap players.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-25-million-dollar-quarterback.html

best wishes Jim Harbaugh At last, proof little brother HAS a heart. Get well soon.

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best wishes Jim Harbaugh At last, proof little brother HAS a heart. Get well soon.

Ravens have reached agreement on a multi-year contract with Ray Rice, per a source with knowledge...

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Ravens have reached agreement on a multi-year contract with Ray Rice, per a source with knowledge of the situation.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 16, 2012 Ray rice gets five year 40 mil deal 25 mil 17 in year one per sources close to the deal— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) July 16, 2012

The Ravens officially signed undrafted rookie Justin Tucker (Texas) on Tuesday, the team announced....

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The Ravens officially signed undrafted rookie Justin Tucker (Texas) on Tuesday, the team announced. Tucker was invited for a tryout during rookie minicamp but did not sign. Now that he's a part of the team, Tucker will compete for a spot with veteran K Billy Cundiff, at least for the summer.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/19193473

Despite his mid-50s range K Justin Tucker, an undrafted free agent, never signed with the Ravens,...

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Despite his mid-50s range K Justin Tucker, an undrafted free agent, never signed with the Ravens, per the organization. Tucker was a tryout player and isn't on the team's roster. K Billy Cundiff is the only K on Baltimore's roster for now, and is present at Wednesday's OTAs practice.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/19133963

Terrell Suggs to me: 'I love how you guys are saying out for the season. Just gonna make my...

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Terrell Suggs to me: 'I love how you guys are saying out for the season. Just gonna make my comeback that much bigger.'— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) May 3, 2012

- I’ve been told by several people the Baltimore Ravens will jump at the chance to draft Shea...

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- I’ve been told by several people the Baltimore Ravens will jump at the chance to draft Shea McLellin if he’s available for them in round one. Otherwise they could draft Peter Konz.

Rumor Reported by Tony Pauline

The Ravens have received 4th and 5th round compensatory picks, the NFL announced today.—...

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The Ravens have received 4th and 5th round compensatory picks, the NFL announced today.— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 26, 2012

130th and 169th selections