Holmgren expects significant improvement in 2012
--Browns president Mike Holmgren, speaking on the team's radio show, said he expects a huge turnaround from the 4-12 season of 2011.
"If we can continue to get players in here by the draft that contribute like they did the first two years, your roster then gets appreciably stronger each time," Holmgren said. "When you get enough good players like that you have a chance to win games.
"Last season was hard. There were a lot of close games that didn't come out the right way. My hope is - we have to take a pretty big step this next year."
Holmgren did not say what the consequences would be if the Browns do not take a big step.
--Josh Cribbs was a celebrity cook on the Rachel Ray Show on the Friday before the Super Bowl. His filet mignon did not win the competition. That honor went to Takeo Spikes of the San Diego Chargers for his lamb chops.
--Cleveland City Council voted to give the Browns $5.8 million for repairs on Cleveland Browns Stadium, which was completed in 1999. The city owns the stadium which was built largely on a tax on tobacco and alcohol.
--The Browns finished second in the NFL defensively, but one area they want to improve on is interceptions. The Browns had nine picks last year. Only the Vikings and Colts with eight each had fewer.
QUOTE TO NOTE
"He's a very, very bright guy. He knows how to coach quarterbacks. He's a tough guy. He demands a lot. I think it was a great hire for Pat." - Browns president Mike Holmgren on new offensive coordinator Brad Childress.
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