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~ APRIL 2024 ~ I always miss some of those Ol' Muni Stadium HOT DOGS and Stadium Mustard and a few ICE COLD BEERS on a nice warm day. Any time ! Even today TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2024 ...... "Anybody got a bottle opener ?" ..... OH YEAH !

SO ... what's your favorite soups, stews or casseroles NOT just for winter. And yes always great for those ⊙ GAMEDAY ⊙ or family get-togethers. ●~~~~~~~~~> ⚾ <~~~~●~~~~> 🏈 <~~~~~~~~~~●

I agree, it might bring back a whole new and exciting brand of Cleveland BROWNS back on the field. With Joe Flacco's type of football gone they must still keep getting better in 2024.

★ I agree with you there Bob, I go straight to FOX for all pregame news and information. I'm not surprised in the Eaison or Simms not being picked up after their contracts had expired.

American League Standings W L PCT GB HOME AWAY RS RA DIFF STRK L10 NYY 19 10 .655 - 8-5 11-5 148 105 +43 W2 6-4 BAL 17 10 .630 1 9-6 8-4 151 117 +34 L1 6-4 BOS 16 13 .552 3 5-8 11-5 139 106 +33 W2 6-4 TOR 14 15 .483 5 7-5 7-10 103 127 -24 W1 4-6 TAM 13 16 .448 6 8-9 5-7 116 148 -32 L3 3-7 W L PCT GB HOME AWAY RS RA DIFF STRK L10 ★CLE 19 9 .679 - 8-4 11-5 143 97 +46 L1 7-3 KAN 17 12 .586 2.5 12-5 5-7 133 90 +43 L2 5-5 DET 16 12 .571 3 6-8 10-4 111 108 +3 W2 6-4 MIN 14 13 .519 4.5 6-6 8-7 124 116 +8 W7 8-2 WSX 6 22 .214 13 5-9 1-13 77 154 -77 W3 3-7 W L PCT GB HOME AWAY RS RA DIFF STRK L10 SEA 15 13 .536 - 9-7 6-6 104 94 +10 L1 7-3 TEX 15 14 .517 0.5 8-8 7-6 132 125 +7 W1 5-5 OAK 12 17 .414 3.5 4-9 8-8 84 127 -43 W1 4-6 LAA 10 18 .357 5 3-9 7-9 119 155 -36 L4 1-9 HOU 9 19 .321 6 4-9 5-10 122 144 -22 W2 3-7

Esiason and Simms out, Ryan in. The contracts for both Esiason and Simms had expired, while Burleson and Cowher are presumably being renewed. Ryan joined CBS during the 2023-24 NFL after being released by the Indianapolis Colts. The 15-year veteran (who played 14 seasons for the Atlanta Falcons) was open to continue his playing career as he called game broadcasts with Andrew Catalon and Tiki Barber, but no team showed interest. Last week, Ryan officially announced his retirement. Knowing that he was ready to be a full-time broadcaster likely compelled CBS to add him to "The NFL Today." With him, Burleson and Watt, the pregame show now has a younger look with analysts who also engage fans and viewers on social media.

CBS to do some shake-ups for next season. From Yahoo Sports. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will exit CBS’ long-running “The NFL Today” studio show as part of a revamp that brings former star quarterback Matt Ryan into the program’s line-up. When viewers next tune in to the show as the NFL season kicks off this fall, they will see Ryan, known mostly for his time with the Atlanta Falcolns, paired with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. The programming maneuvers have long been expected, but they are the first at CBS Sports under David Berson, who recently took the reins of the Paramount Global unit ●~~~~~~~~~~● CBS had been rumored to look at shaking up its "The NFL Today" pregame show. Now, the network is following through on making some changes. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms won't return to the show, reports The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. Another former NFL quarterback, Matt Ryan, will join the pregame panel of analysts Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson and J.J. Watt (on a part-time basis) with host James Brown. Esiason, the former Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets quarterback, had been on "The NFL Today" for 22 years. He announced on his WFAN radio morning show on Monday that he wouldn't be back. "I am stepping away from 'The NFL Today' on CBS," Esiason said, while also announcing that he signed an extension with WFAN. "More their decision than maybe mine, but I really thought the Super Bowl was my swan song and I thought the way CBS handled especially us guys out there in Las Vegas, it was amazing."

What a road trip versus the best in MLB. GAME 26 - APR 26 CLE in ATL at 7:20 pm Allen vs Sale L GAME 27 - APR 27 CLE in ATL at 7:20 pm Bisbee vs Morton. W GAME 28 - APR 28 CLE in ATL at 1:35 pm Lively vs Elder. L ----- OFF DAY. ----- MON APR 29 ----- GAME 29 - APR 30 CLE in HOU 8:10 pm Carrasco vs Brown GAME 30 - MAY 01 CLE in HOU 8:10 pm McKenzie v Verland GAME 31 - MAY 02 CLE in HOU at 8:10 pm Allen vs Olson Enjoy the games, Go Cleveland !

I thought for a minute .... well. Extra innings (again). 3-3. Kwan caught stealing. Jose caught stealing both top 10th. ATL 4-3, final.

And the Rubber Match ! The - OFF DAY - MON 29. CLE 2 ATL 1 in the 7th inning. Whoa. Kwan a RBI. CLE 3-1.

Fan-tastic baby ! Is it (19-8) now ?

SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 2024, LAST DRAFT DAY. MY WIFE MADE US A DELICIOUS ~ SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD w/lobster ~ for supper tonight. Actually it was leftovers from last night but still dee- licious ! ( ▪︎ Details to follow tomorrow folks. ) ▪︎. We like the Italian style of pasta like shown below or elbow macaroni to help hold the sauce in. ▪︎ We also like the layered cheese in the dish - plus - the shredded parmesaen cheese on top of the dish melted on top. ▪︎ Along with other small tweaks to the recipe to make it oh so delicious. I like crab but will take shrip or lobster which is what we had this past weekend.... or what ever is ON SALE ! ▪︎. And peas do add to the taste. Boiled eggs on the side or sliced in it can be good.

2-2 top 10. Oh boy.

Coming up now 7:15 pm I'll let you know .... later.

Strong like bull. Mongo likes bull. CINCINNATI — Former Cincinnati Bearcats defensive tackle Jowon Briggs is headed to Celveland to start his NFL career. He was the lone Bearcat to get taken, landing at Pick 243 Briggs posted 27 tackles (6 TFL) and two sacks this past season after being an integral part of the Bearcats success this decade. He keeps the Bearcats draft streak rolling to nine consecutive years with a player drafted.

Always .... a great time with you guys ! And it only comes once a year. ♥︎ GO BROWNS ! And GO TBB, every time.

Must be dinner time .... I know ours is coming up soon, umm-mmm another wife's special.

Are any of these guys still around .... -or- you never know about the yearly DRAFT ? --> Cleveland Browns NFL draft history: Last draft pick by position, including 2024 QB: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA, 2023, fifth round RB: Jerome Ford, Cincinnati, 2022, fifth round FB: Malcolm Johnson, Mississippi State, 2015, sixth round WR: Cedric Tillman, Tennessee, 2023, third round TE: Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic, 2020, fourth round OL: Zak Zinter, Michigan, 2024, third round DL: Mike Hall Jr., Ohio State, 2024, second round LB: Tony Fields II, West Virginia, 2021, sixth round DB: Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern, 2023, fifth round K/P: Cade York, LSU, 2022, fourth round. The 7th round coming up, NO 7th rounders ever caught on.

Now we head to ROUND 7, picks 227 and 243, no tradrs allowed. What do you think are his chances to makke the team ? Or is that strictly summer camp stuff.

HINT 2 : ROUND 7, BROWNS picks 7 (227) and 23 (243). The end guys & gals.

HINT : Only -6- spots to go ! .... edit .... Only -4- to go. And Round 7 should go fast. .... ALSO .... CLE in ATL at 7:20 pm tonight in MLB.

Jeopardy question today ..... BROWNS PICK #206 on #191 now = how long to wait ?

Draft tracker .... from ABJ .... What picks do the Browns have in the 2024 NFL draft today? Round 5: No. 156 (from Philad.elphia through Arizona) ... Jaman Thrash from Louisville a speedy WR/ SLOT guy. ▪︎--> The Browns addressed the wide receiver position in the draft by selecting Louisville's Jamari Thrash with the 156th pick in the draft. In one season at Louisville, Thrash had 63 receptions for 858 yards and six touchdowns. Prior to his season at Louisville, Thrash went to Georgia Southern. Thrash ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds. Round 6: No. 206 (from Baltimore) Round 7: No. 227 (from Tennessee) Round 7: No. 243 Who have the Browns drafted earlier in 2024? Round 2: No. 54 - Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State Round 3: No. 85 - Zak Zinter, G, Michigan

~ AND ~ The Cleveland BROWNS surrounding picks....... Washington and Washington State ? ( expand for better view )

These "comic side show" picks are slowing down the draft pick process. Eh ? Are all 32 teams going to get one or more ? .... edit .... do you like these groups doing the pick "selections" or not ?