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The right side of the offensive line was in flux for much of the preseason and received another jolt when guard Shawn Lauvao twisted an ankle Wednesday.

Billy Yates of the New England Patriots poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Browns' Nick Sorensen has made it through nine NFL seasons in part because of his outstanding play on special teams.

Veering to the middle of Cleveland's locker room, which was buzzing as players dressed for practice, nose tackle Shaun Rogers leaned most of his humongous frame on an industrial fan serving as his temporary podium.

It's a mantra of every NFL season. Regardless of how awful a team plays in the first three months of a given 16- game schedule, a strong finish in the final four of five weeks earns the label of "one to watch" the following year.

Eric Mangini was named Browns coach on Jan. 8, 2009. Exactly 50 days later, he traded Kellen Winslow II to Tampa Bay.

A member of the New Orleans Saints shows off his ring from Super Bowl XLIV. Photograph by: Getty Images, Chris Graythen You want a dose of humility, do this every week for a couple of years.

Eric Mangini has a better quarterback than last year, but will the team overall be better? "This week will be a good measure.

Five Browns players were limited in practice today in preparation for Sunday's opener in Tampa.

Resting on the top shelf of Jake Delhomme's locker are a ratty set of shoulder pads, hand-me-downs from New Orleans teammate Billy Joe Tolliver.

Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will try to find a pass rush by committee this season.

As dismal as the Browns were in 2009, there were a few high points. One of them was sacks.

Linebacker David Bowens and coach Eric Mangini. Linebacker David Bowens was concerned about making the Cleveland Browns' roster this season.

In the second round of the 2010 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns surprised most fans by selecting Oregon safety TJ Ward with the 38th pick.

Jerome Harrison enters 2010 as the Browns No. 1 running back. "That many yards in three games, even if it would have been against the bottom three defenses in the league, would still be impressive.

The Browns have conceded the David Veikune experiment won't be working out. They waived the 2009 second-round pick to make room for cornerback Derrick Roberson, an undrafted player who's been on the practice squad of three teams.

The blackout blues will be back this season for some NFL fans. At least 11 NFL teams could be facing TV blackouts in their home markets as the NFL fights through a downward trend in stadium attendance.

The Browns began easing defensive lineman Shaun Rogers back into practice Monday with the goal of getting him ready to play Sunday in the opener in Tampa Bay.

It might not be a wise choice for several NFL coaches to sit down this season. Their seats are going to be awfully hot.

The Browns have been anything but good since returning to the NFL as an expansion team in 1999.