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Cole McDaniel

Cole McDaniel

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Cole McDaniel is a contributor to both Browns Digest and Cavs Insider. He is the Vice President of Operations for Kee on Sports, most notably serving as lead NFL Draft analyst and the play-by-play voice for high school football. He can also be heard on numerous Baldwin Wallace University athletics broadcasts and has served as Cleveland SC's color commentator since 2019. Cole is a 2019 graduate of Baldwin Wallace where he also played soccer. 

Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and linebacker Tony Fields II (42) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Which Cleveland Browns Flag Football Team Would Win?

The Cleveland Browns' social media team released a video asking players to pick teammates for a hypothetical flag football game. Which of the following teams would win?

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Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) and running back D'Onta Foreman talk during minicamp, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Berea.
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Cleveland Browns' Jameis Winston Among Elite Quarterback Company

The newly-acquired backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns finds himself on a list with some elite NFL quarterbacks. Find out what statistic puts him on this list.

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Browns defensive backs Greg Newsome II (0) and Grant Delpit celebrate a pass breakup during minicamp, Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Berea.
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Abysmal Ranking For Cleveland Browns In New NFL Power Rankings

FanDuel released their new preseason NFL power rankings and the Cleveland Browns sit way down the list at No. 22.

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Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) attempts a pass as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) defends during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland Browns Tie For Third Most Players In Top 10 Positional Rankings

As ESPN's rankings for the top 10 in the NFL at every position come to a close, the Cleveland Browns tied for third most players named in the rankings.

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Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his broken up pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (2) during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland Browns' Denzel Ward Named No. 2 Cornerback In The NFL

NFL executives, coaches and scouts have been asked to rank their top players at every position by ESPN. At cornerback, Denzel Ward of the Cleveland Browns is way at the top of the list.

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Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his interception with teammates in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Could The Cleveland Browns Be A Dark Horse Super Bowl Team?

The Cleveland Browns have been getting plenty of unfavorable predictions for this upcoming season recently. Perhaps this makes them the perfect dark horse contender.

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Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) celebrates a tackle against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland Browns' Linebacker JOK Ranked No. 6 Off-Ball LB In NFL

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is coming off a great season with the Cleveland Browns. The Pro Bowl linebacker has been highly ranked by NFL executives, coaches and scouts.

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson talks with head coach Kevin Stefanski during a workout, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in Berea.
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Television And Radio Host Ranks Browns' Kevin Stefanski No. 8 In NFL Head Coaches List

Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, ranked his Top 10 head coaches in the NFL at this very moment. Cleveland Browns' HC Kevin Stefanski makes the list.

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Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) reacts after missing a field goal during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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How Browns' Kicker Cade York Can Benefit From Dustin Hopkins' Contract Extension

It was reported on Monday that the Cleveland Browns and veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension. Could this also help Cade York?

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Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) huddles with teammates before the game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland Browns Test Players With Northeast Ohio City Pronunciations

The Cleveland Browns' social media team tested a few players with the pronunciations of Northeast Ohio cities. It should be easy to spot the Ohio native.

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Browns QB Baker Mayfield Syndication Usa Today
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Former Cleveland Browns QB Lands In Tyreek Hill's Wild Rankings

The star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins listed his top five quarterbacks in the NFL. The shocking list included former Browns and current Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield.

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April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) of the scarlet team is tagged by cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) of the grey team during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
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Cleveland Browns Linked To Ohio State Running Back By PFF

PFF is looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft and gave an offensive player to watch for every team. The Cleveland Browns were linked to a new Ohio State and former Ole Miss running back.

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