--Joe Jurevicius found himself in an awkward moment during the Cleveland Touchdown Club awards dinner Monday night. He received the Doug Dieken Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the community and his role as a teammate. Five days earlier the Browns released him. The 34-year-old receiver accepted his award anyway and received a standing ovation from the audience.
"My two greatest memories playing for the Browns are going by the Muni parking lot and seeing fans wearing my jersey and being a captain for my hometown team," he said. "My greatest honors in my career are playing in three Super Bowls and wearing a 'C' on my chest with the Cleveland Browns."
Jurevicius is determined to play with some team in the NFL in 2009.
--The Browns paid quarterback Derek Anderson a $5 million bonus on March 13. The bonus was guaranteed. Now that the Browns have paid it they should have an easier time trading Anderson - if that's what they intend to do. They are closely guarding their quarterback plans involving Anderson and Brady Quinn.
--Running back Jason Wright signed with the Cardinals after four seasons with the Browns. He went from being the second running back in 2007 to the third back in 2008 behind Jamal Lewis and Jerome Henderson.
--The Browns still have not hired a wide receivers coach. For now those duties are being absorbed by offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "My family and I are grief stricken over the tragic accident which occurred Saturday on Miami Beach where Mario Reyes sadly lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Reyes family during this incredibly difficult time. Unfortunately, since this accident is still under police investigation, I cannot comment further on the matter at this time." -- Browns receiver Donte Stallworth four days after killing a pedestrian while driving.
