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Monday, February 9, 2009
Book closes on Ken Dorsey era
The new regime apparently saw enough of quarterback Ken Dorsey on tape to decide it has no interest in seeing him in person.
Dorsey was one of seven players whose contracts were terminated today. Also gone are linebacker Antwan Peek, defensive back Terry Cousin, QB Bruce Gradkowski, punter Mike Dragosavich, kicker Jason Reda and offensive lineman Eric Young.
Peek, you’ll recall, was supposed to be a pass-rush specialist, but he never could stay healthy. His 2008 season ended in training camp with a knee injury. He started four games in 2007 and had four sacks.
Dorsey was the Browns’ third quarterback for most of the past three seasons. He was forced to start three games in 2008 and looked overmatched, finally crumpling under the weight of a season-ending injury Dec. 21 against the Bengals.
In the end, Dorsey, a former seventh-round draft pick of the 49ers, played just long enough to remind everyone how weak his arm actually was. It’ll be an upset if this isn’t the end of his NFL career.
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Look who’s suddenly available
Do you want Leigh Bodden back?
The former Browns cornerback is suddenly a free agent after being swept out by the Detroit Lions, who went 0-16 and figure they can do at least that well with or without Bodden.
Detroit released six players in all today, including one-time Browns draft choice Jon Dunn, an offensive tackle.
Getting rid of Bodden assures that his four-year, $27 million contract won’t be kicking in because, well, he won’t be there anymore. In case you’re just tuning in, football contracts, unlike baseball, are not guaranteed, generally, beyond the signing bonus.
Not that it made any difference in last year’s record, but how good does that trade look now? You know, the one where the Browns sent Bodden and a third-round draft pick to the Lions for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers?
Bodden had a marginal year while Rogers earned his third trip to the Pro Bowl. Probably the best move of Phil Savage’s otherwise regrettable four-year tenure as general manager.
