<![CDATA[Clowney Throwing Shade]]> Jadeveon Clowney does not expect to be back with the Cleveland Browns next season and fired some shots on his way out the door.

Clowney didn’t hold back in an interview with Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, saying that he expects Sunday’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers to be his final time donning a Browns uniform.

“[I’m] 95% sure I won’t be back,” Clowney told Cleveland.com. “But there’s still that 5%. You never know what can happen.”

He continued, saying that the Browns “got their own guys, and I ain’t one of them, so it’s time for me to get my exit slip.” The 30-year-old pass rusher’s frustrations have stemmed from him feeling the team hasn’t put him in the best positions to excel.

“I just feel like I need to be around somebody that believes in me and my ability,” Clowney said. “(It can’t) just be me believing in myself. I believe in myself more than anybody.”

Clowney has missed four games this season with an ankle injury and concussion. He has just two sacks this season, although his presence has been felt in other parts of the game when he’s in the lineup. But there appears to be significant tension from Clowney about how the team handles his pass-rush partner Myles Garrett.

Garrett has 15 sacks this season and has been very open about his desire to come away with the sack title. Clowney expressed a belief that he feels it’s taken away from the focus of winning games.

“You’re all trying to get somebody into the Hall of Fame when all that matters is winning,” Clowney said. “Everybody got here for a reason, and we can all make plays. I know I am.”

Clowney is clearly upset about the situation and what he views as preferential treatment. However, he doesn’t hold a grudge against Garrett, who lobbied for the Browns to bring back Clowney this offseason on a one-year deal worth $10 million.

“I don’t even think (Garrett) notices,” Clowney said. “I ain’t trying to say it’s him. I try to get along with everybody I play with. Me and him don’t have a problem. It ain’t his fault. It’s just B.S., and I don’t have time for it.”

While Clowney appears well on the way out in Cleveland, the former No. 1 overall pick mentioned that staying in the AFC North could be an option.

“I’ll be ready next year to get (after it again),” he said. “I could still end up in the division next year.”

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@nickers said:

I don't remember honestly... He's a name I remember and is someone who is thought to be creative... His name has surfaced recently rumored to wind up at several possible NFL destinations.. We'll see how it shakes out....

Turns out he's played for us... He's got interesting credentials...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Leonhard

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@orion said:

Was he that little, slow old guy we had as a back up DB a bunch of years ago?  He ended up having to be an every down player because of injuries.  He even ended up being a punt returner because of injuries and other backups fumbling and mishandling the punts.  He wasn't gonna get us any punt return yards but he wasn't going to screw it up...which was how dire our need was. 

He was a smart player.  He used his intelligence to know where he should be/go at all times because he wasn't going out-run anyone to somewhere.  I remember thinking that he'd probably make a good coach someday.  (wasn't he older than the coach he played for?)

I don't remember honestly... He's a name I remember and is someone who is thought to be creative... His name has surfaced recently rumored to wind up at several possible NFL destinations.. We'll see how it shakes out....

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@nickers said:

I would be all in on Jim Leanahrd

Was he that little, slow old guy we had as a back up DB a bunch of years ago?  He ended up having to be an every down player because of injuries.  He even ended up being a punt returner because of injuries and other backups fumbling and mishandling the punts.  He wasn't gonna get us any punt return yards but he wasn't going to screw it up...which was how dire our need was. 

He was a smart player.  He used his intelligence to know where he should be/go at all times because he wasn't going out-run anyone to somewhere.  I remember thinking that he'd probably make a good coach someday.  (wasn't he older than the coach he played for?)

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@jrb12711 said:

I feel like the elephant in the room is how many times this has happened under this coaching staff. Look, I know OBJ and Mayfield are a bit off kilter but it’s pretty hard not to wonder why this level of insubordination isn’t happening around the league. It has just felt for a while there is a severe lack of leadership. Seeing, for example, what McDermott is doing and has done in Buffalo is so much different than what we see here.
 

Stef earned another year in my opinion but I wouldn’t be opposed to bringing in a fresh defensive coordinator with a real “this guy can take your job” mentality. Zimmer would never come here but just using him as an example of what I’m thinking. 

I would be all in on Jim Leanahrd or whatever his name is

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072738https://brownsboard.com/post/1072738Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:38:07 GMT]]> I feel like the elephant in the room is how many times this has happened under this coaching staff. Look, I know OBJ and Mayfield are a bit off kilter but it’s pretty hard not to wonder why this level of insubordination isn’t happening around the league. It has just felt for a while there is a severe lack of leadership. Seeing, for example, what McDermott is doing and has done in Buffalo is so much different than what we see here.
 

Stef earned another year in my opinion but I wouldn’t be opposed to bringing in a fresh defensive coordinator with a real “this guy can take your job” mentality. Zimmer would never come here but just using him as an example of what I’m thinking. 

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072737https://brownsboard.com/post/1072737Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:38:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:37:04 GMT]]> Clowney just wanted off work (I'm sure with full pay). No practice, meetings, or travel/play to Pitt. Better than faking another injury...   

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072736https://brownsboard.com/post/1072736Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:37:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:35:40 GMT]]> From Korsou's link.

Speaking to the media, defensive line coach Chris Kiffin confirmed parts of the story, specifically that Clowney refused to take the field on early downs against the Ravens. Kiffin stated Clowney told him it was due to a lingering injury, but it is clear that is far from the truth. Kiffin then went on to say he called Clowney out in front of the entire defensive line room and Clowney did not give an answer.

Jake Trotter@Jake_Trotter
#Browns DE coach Chris Kiffin confirms that Clowney refused to play on first or second down vs. Baltimore. Kiffin could only get him to play on third downs. Clowney told Kiffin then it was due to injury. Kiffin says he now realizes that injury wasn't the reason.
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Jake Trotter@Jake_Trotter
Kiffin said he addressed Clowney comments in front of the position group this morning. Clowney was in the room. Kiffin said he told them he "totally disagreed" with the way Clowney handled the situation. Clowney's response? Kiffin: He didn't say anything. #Browns
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@fy56 said:

Has ever a Browns season been complete without some sort of drama?

Not in recent memory.

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3C9AF2AE-FFC2-425E-8AC1-A29B5C8898ED.jpeg

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072701https://brownsboard.com/post/1072701Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:57:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Sat, 07 Jan 2023 11:58:18 GMT]]> There seems to be even more to this story:

Jadeveon Clowney refused to play on first and second down vs. Ravens

Can't imagine refusing to take the field when healthy does his value as a FA any good. Good riddance!  

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@syd said:

I don't,who the fuck is kenny bridge ?

A turd somebody overpaid to come to Cleveland and then slacked off the entire time he was in town. Making a point you're a smart guy you should have gotten it.

WSS

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@westside-steve said:

Yes. Are you wearing your Kenny Bridge Jersey now?

WSS

I don't,who the fuck is kenny bridge ?

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@syd said:

can you blame a player for not wanting to play for the shit show since are return to play here ?

Yes. Are you wearing your Kenny Bridge Jersey now?

WSS

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@westside-steve said:

But yes players that don't want to come here I hold that against them to an extent. If they don't like where they are and only doing it because they got paid more not the kind of attitude I want on the team. Simple as that. And yes his laziness bumped me out too. And his injury prone status.

can you blame a player for not wanting to play for the shit show since are return to play here ?

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@westside-steve said:

Hey let me see how do I respond to the typo police.. oh yes blow me

it was a joke and know i will not blow you

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@syd said:

I wouldnt play for them either

Hey let me see how do I respond to the typo police.. oh yes blow me.

But yes players that don't want to come here I hold that against them to an extent. If they don't like where they are and only doing it because they got paid more not the kind of attitude I want on the team. Simple as that. And yes his laziness bumped me out too. And his injury prone status.

WSS 

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@westside-steve said:

Brows

I wouldnt play for them either

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@westside-steve said:

I have not been a fan of Clowney since the first time he told the Brows to get bent when they offered him a pile of money

that has nothing to do with nothing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The reason I didnt and others didnt want him was because not only did he take plays off the fucker took games off,,,,,,,,,,,,I could care less if a player want's to  play for another team

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072656https://brownsboard.com/post/1072656Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:52:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:45:21 GMT]]> I have not been a fan of Clowney since the first time he told the Brows to get bent when they offered him a pile of money. Sure he's pretty good when he's healthy but that isn't all that often. And a pretty good end will look better when there's a great end on the other side. The shitty arrogant attitude doesn't make me love him anymore either.

WSS

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072655https://brownsboard.com/post/1072655Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:45:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:46:29 GMT]]> This organization has some very serious lingering problems. Every Sunday is like going to a funeral where the family and friends are split into factions that will never get along . 

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072647https://brownsboard.com/post/1072647Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:46:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:58:58 GMT]]> At least he cares, but he's a career underachiever. 

In his defense, the Browns interior D line just isn't good enough. So the expected dynamic duo of Garrett/Clowney never came to fruition.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1072644https://brownsboard.com/post/1072644Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:58:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Clowney Throwing Shade on Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:08:40 GMT]]> they should also leave woods in cleveland  for sundays game

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