New Browns coach Eric Mangini says his punter competition is far from over. But veteran Dave Zastudil and newcomer Jakub Krzynowek are ready to strut their stuff again in the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans. “What I want to see is toughness from these two. I want to see them kick the sh*t out of the ball tonight,” Mangini said. “Lord knows they are going to have plenty of opportunities.” Last week, Krzynowek outplayed Zastudil, but both looked far from improving on last year’s 4-12 mark. Krzynowek, the fan favorite, is a former soccer star in his native Poland. His boyish good looks and goofy accent are a particular hit with female fans. Zastudil, the incumbent punter, has less of a huddle presence but has a particularly strong ankle. Although the regular season is just two weeks away, Mangini has set no timetable for his decision.

Bret Michaels knew how obvious his choice was. “Twelve weeks, 23 girls and I end up with the best looking NFL quarterback in the world,” he said after the season finale aired. “Who saw that coming?” Everybody, including Bret, suspected Quinn was on the show to further exploit his various achievements and become a TV star, so it appeared as though he wasn’t going to be chosen at the end – an end Michaels said will be his last. This is the last time I want to do this,” he told brownieman.net on Tuesday afternoon, “I have reached the top of the mountain, and the view is awesome. What could I possibly do to top this? Choose Derek Anderson next season? NO WAY!” It took Quinn a while to absorb the win, but now he appears focused on the 2009 NFL season.

Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth said he takes “full responsibility” for the accident last March in Miami that claimed the life of Mario Reyes. He maintains that, although Reyes ran out in front of his speeding Bentley, he had time to flash his lights, honk his horn, and stop at a McDonald’s drive-thru before he hit the Miami resident. Stallworth admitted that he order two value meals because he had the munchies, but would not provide any other specifics about the order. He will appear in an interview with ESPN’s Michael Smith for the network’s E:60 newsmagazine program, which is scheduled to air August 11th at 7 p.m.

The biggest story this week at Browns training camp had nothing to do with the QB competition or the contracts of Phil Dawson or Josh Cribbs. Shaun Smith, the outspoken defensive lineman best known for sucker punching Brady Quinn in the weight room, apparently fell asleep while standing on the sidelines on Friday. Not surprisingly, he was released by the team minutes after defensive line coach Bryan Cox woke him with a swift kick to the shins. Earlier that afternoon, while the rest of the linemen were jogging, Smith walked and lagged far behind the rest of the group. That appeared to be the last straw for Cox. “I just can’t take his ass no more, dog,” Cox said after the ordeal. “I mean, only horses sleep standing up. He may sleep like a horse, but he sure as hell doesn’t run like one.” Smith is currently in search of another team to play for and he is rumored to be close to a deal with the NFC perennial favorite Detroit Lions.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards missed the team’s first training camp practice with an unspecified injury. An anonymous source close to the team has informed Brownieman.net that his mysterious “injury” is really just a bad case of head lice. Edwards was physically present at camp, but was did not take part in any drills. Instead he rode a stationary bike, ran sprints and scratched his head a lot while his teammates busted their asses during practice on Saturday. Edwards, who missed minicamp in June due to the same tiny insects living in his hair, deflected questions about the severity of the issue. “Talk to coach Mangini about that, see what he says,” Edwards said. However, it was hard not to notice the bald spot that was developing on this scalp – proof that the scratching is beginning to take its toll.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn admitted on Friday that it is fun to stay at the YMCA. So much so, that he lead a team of rookies in a choreographed dance at the banquet that concluded spring practice. A photo taken of Quinn at the event shows him dressed as what appears to be a homeless stripper. When questioned about his attire, Quinn said that he did not have a cop uniform or an Indian costume, so he had to ‘make do’. Rumor has it that BQ works out at a local YMCA on a regular basis and is in talks with their national office on a sponsorship deal.

The Cleveland Browns have reported that starting WR Braylon Edwards has reported to camp on time. Unfortunately, it was the wrong camp. Instead arriving at Browns training camp in Berea, Edwards showed up with a large entourage at a KOA camp in Streetsboro, Ohio on Thursday morning. Brownieman.net contacted his agent for comment. “I had the same reaction anyone would have. I was like ‘Braylon…..WTF? How could you NOT notice that you were at a summer camp with a bunch of kids?!’” Edwards reportedly had little to say about the incident. His agent claims that Braylon thought the little boy that he was sharing a tent with was kicker Phil Dawson. He seemed embarrassed when confronted about it, and hopes to put the entire misunderstanding behind him.

An anonymous source close to the Browns believes Brady Quinn may have sold his soul to the devil in exchange his rugged good looks and a shot being the first string quarterback in Cleveland. This comes as a shock to Catholics around the world who followed Quinn’s college career at Notre Dame. However, the source believes that shortly after the transaction was finalized, Quinn punched the devil in the face and took his soul back. This could explain why Quinn, who was the Browns first-round draft pick in 2007, has retained his soul but has seen limited playing time during his time in Cleveland. It also provides some insight into the quarterback competition that Quinn will find himself part of during training camp. The devil, who appreciates irony, could not be reached for comment.

Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson has informed brownieman.net that he is suing Cheetah Nightclub, claiming he was permanently injured after a dancer kicked him in the head. Anderson’s attorney filed suit against the club on Monday, alleging that an exotic dancer named ‘Sookie’ kicked him without warning. Cheetah manager Mike Sumption says that’s not quite the way they remember the night. “That jackass slapped the young woman on her buttocks as she was walking around the edge of the stage and I guess out of a natural response she turned around and kicked him. From what I’m told he refused medical attention and came back in the club later that night for drinks,” he said. Sumption also questioned how his dancer could have caused any damage to Derek’s already cloudy brain. Anderson has retained the powerful local law firm Gil Williams & Associates, and they informed us that they intend to spend ‘many billable hours conducting on-site research’.

Scientists at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered that Bernie Kosar played most of his professional career with a unique handicap – he was colorblind. Recent tests revealed that Kosar was born with achromatopsia — the most severe form of colorblindness in which the sufferer can see only in black and white. The disorder is often accompanied by severe light sensitivity, eye twitches, and propensity to run like a school girl when being chased. Brownieman.net spoke with Kosar about his condition. “I know this sounds crazy, but I never thought I had a problem. I thought everyone’s vision was basically the same,” he said from his home on Thursday. “But this explains why I thought our uniforms were so boring. I always thought we should have been called the Cleveland Grays.” Kosar, who played in Cleveland from 1985 – 1993, remains a fan favorite despite his disability.