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Ryan Alton

Featured Browns Contributor

Ryan is a lifelong Cleveland fan and Browns season ticket holder. Born and raised in Mentor, Ohio and now lives in Columbus with his wife and three kids. He is a teacher, who also coaches Varsity Track and has 8 years of High School Football Coaching Experience. Co-Founder of BrownsDraft.web.com, he enjoys listening to Hip-Hop and Alt-Indie Music and being a dad.

MOST RECENT POSTS

Chiefs vs. Browns: Trent Richardson, Travis Benjamin deliver 3rd straight win for Cleveland

The Browns did something their fans are simply not accustomed to seeing on Sunday -- won easily. Ryan Alton recaps the big win over the Chiefs.

Chiefs vs. Browns preview: Brady Quinn, Peyton Hillis return as Cleveland goes for 3rd straight

There will be plenty of familiar faces in town this Sunday as a favored Browns team goes for their third straight win. Ryan Alton previews the matchup with the Chiefs.

Browns vs. Raiders: Josh Gordon, Brandon Weeden, Trent Richardson lead Cleveland to 1st road win

At long last, the Cleveland Browns picked up a win on the road. Ryan Alton reviews the rookies, the defense, and Shurmur after the Browns finally capitalized and won a game that they were expected to win.

Browns vs. Raiders preview: Brandon Weeden improvement, Trent Richardson & Montario Hardesty keys to road win

The Browns have not won a road game since Week 2 of the 2011 season. Will that losing streak end in Oakland? Ryan Alton previews the keys to a game he thinks Cleveland should win.

Browns vs. Steelers: Cleveland earns rare win over rival, but still too close after 8 turnovers

Ryan Alton delivers a postmortem on a rare win over the Steelers -- a Sunday that showed off an improving and dominant defense, as well as the stark contrast between Mike Tomlin and Pat Shurmur in a game that was far too close for comfort.

Browns vs. Cowboys preview: Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden ready to lead a successful 2nd half?

The Browns face the Cowboys relatively healthy after the bye week, but can they shore up first-half mistakes and start the successful stretch run in Big D?

Browns at the Bye: Mike Holmgren out, Joe Banner in, and rookie expectations

The Browns enjoyed a Sunday off in Week 10, but Ryan Alton returns with Part 2 of his thoughts as the teams embarks upon the second half of their season.

Browns at the Bye: Joe Banner, Pat Shurmur, and what comes next in Cleveland?

The Browns will be idle this Sunday, but Ryan Alton is here to take a look at what lies ahead for Pat Shurmur and his young team in the second half of the 2012 season.

Ravens vs. Browns: Pat Shurmur under fire after frustrating Week 9 loss

The Browns fell to 2-7 on Sunday with their 10th straight loss to the Ravens. Ryan Alton recaps another afternoon of frustrating missed opportunities and curious coaching decisions.

Ravens vs. Browns preview: Trent Richardson, Pat Shurmur have 'turning point' opportunity

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The Cleveland Browns have not beaten the Ravens in five years, but a Week 9 win would be a huge boost to a coach trying to save his job, and in the progression of a young team.

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