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Cleveland just beat the defending Super Bowl Champions 5-0 5-0. And it wasn’t the Indians and the Phillies.The Cleveland Browns defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 5-0 in their dress rehearsal game Cleveland Browns Hoodie , improving to 2-1 this preseason. It was definitely an unusual game. The Browns had a nice drive going in the first half with the running game as RB Carlos Hyde rumbled for 33 yards up the right sideline. A nice run by RB Nick Chubb and then an acrobatic play by TE David Njoku set Cleveland up at the 1-yard line on 1st-and-goal.What ensued was offensive coordinator Todd Haley calling four pass plays from the 1 yard line, none of which worked. On the last play, QB Tyrod Taylor landed awkwardly on his left hand as his pass fell incomplete. He had to leave the game, but later returned to finish out the second half (whew).The Browns’ defense thrived during the first half, forcing four turnovers and one safety. Here is the safety on QB Nick Foles, which was one of DE Myles Garrett’s two sacks on the evening to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead.The Browns’ first turnover came near the end of the first quarter when rookie DE Genard Avery forced a fumble on Foles with DE Emmanuel Ogbah recovering:A 54-yard field goal by K Zane Gonzalez made it a 5-0 game. To start the second quarter, FS Briean Boddy-Calhoun, starting for the injured Damarious Randall, came over to intercept a deep sideline pass by Foles:Related: Sign up for Dawgs By Nature FanPulseOn Philadelphia’s next drive, CB Terrance Mitchell decided to get in on the physical action Youth Customized Cleveland Browns Jerseys , punching the ball out from the ballcarrier to give the ball back to the offense again.The offense couldn’t capitalize as Philadelphia’s defense played solid too, but LB Jamie Collins ruined the Eagles’ best scoring shot of the first half with this interception near the goal line:In the second half, both teams kept trading possessions with again, not much action. QB Baker Mayfield had Cleveland driving in the fourth quarter, but nearly threw a pick six on third down before a Browns receiver tripped up the cornerback. Mayfield was evaluated for a concussion after the play, but was OK.The Eagles appeared to have capitalize with a touchdown pass mid-way through the quarter, but the play was called back since the receiver didn’t get both feet down in bounds. Philadelphia’s 33-yard field goal was pulled wide left, keeping it a 5-0 game.QB Drew Stanton took over for Cleveland but couldn’t muster anything. Neither could Philly. The Eagles later had one final crack at things, and their 4th-and-5 from just beyond midfield was complete for a first down. A sack by LB B.J. Bello forced the Eagles to burn their final timeout with 0:13 to go, and they couldn’t get any closer.Quick HittersQB Tyrod Taylor: 11-of-16 for 65 yards. 2 rushes www.brownsauthorizedshops.com , 5 yards.QB Baker Mayfield: 8-of-12 for 76 yards, 1 INT. 3 rushes, 10 yards.RB Carlos Hyde: 7 carries, 45 yards.RB Nick Chubb: 14 carries, 46 yards.WR Jarvis Landry: 3 catches, 23 yards (10 targets).7 sacks on defense: 2 for DE Myles Garrett, and 1 each for LB B.J. Bello, DL Daniel Ekuale, LB Genard Avery, DT Caleb Brantley Cleveland Browns Womens T-Shirt , and DE Chris Smith. General manager John Dorsey will be in charge of finding the next Cleveland Browns head coach.The Plain Dealer’s May Kay Cabot reported Wednesday that owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have fully empowered the experienced executive to lead the search despite reports they would have a role. Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer corroborated the report on 92.3 The Fan’s Bull and Fox program, saying the owners met with Dorsey earlier in the week to discuss that approach.Earlier this week, Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko reported the owners had not given Dorsey any assurances he would have input into the hire.However, Cabot’s sources indicate Dorsey will have “full authority” to conduct the coaching search, which also may imply he ultimately retains final hiring authority. Whether the Haslams maintain a veto power remains to be seen.Some interesting names have surfaced in the coaching search to date. Recently retired coach Bruce Arians said he would be willing to return to coaching, but only for the Browns job, according to CantonRep.com’s Steve Doerschuk. Arians was the Browns offensive coordinator from 2001 to ‘03, and the 2002 season was the last time they reached the playoffs.Other names suspected to draw Dorsey’s interest include Baker Mayfield’s college coach Lincoln Riley, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and former Browns offensive coordinator John DeFillipo.Whatever Dorsey does Cleveland Browns Hats , he has to find a coach with a vision that aligns with the organization’s. Differing viewpoints are important, but there needs to be a common base philosophy in place to prevent toxicity and discord. Most importantly, he has to find a leader, one with the football and personal acumen necessary to innovate and bring his team together underneath that unified vision.This should be a walk in the park for someone with his experience in the industry. But anyone reading this knows better. Dorsey’s decision will have immense and lasting effects, so let’s hope he finally gets this right for the Browns. 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