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CLEVELAND -- Moments before introducing their three newest players, the Browns sacked two disappointing quarterbacks. Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell got dumped 33 minutes apart. Clevelands QB carousel has never spun faster. Weeden, a former minor league baseball player who couldnt build on a promising rookie season, was let go Wednesday less than two years after the Browns selected him in the first round with the idea he would solve a position that has haunted the franchise since its expansion return 15 years ago. Weedens run was brief and forgettable. Campbells was even shorter. Shortly after the Browns sent out a release about Weeden, they emailed a nearly identical one concerning Campbell, who went 1-7 as a starter last season. Though expected, the moves were somewhat stunning since they trumped the introductions of safety Donte Whitner, linebacker Karlos Dansby and cornerback Isaiah Trufant, free agents who passed physicals and signed free agent contracts as blizzard-like conditions battered the teams facility in Berea. Theres always a storm brewing for the Browns, who have started 20 QBs since 1999. Weeden never panned out, and it wasnt entirely the first-round draft picks fault. He played under two coaches and in two systems in two seasons. After throwing for 3,385 yards as a rookie, he lost his job early last season after he got hurt and Brian Hoyer came off the bench and led the Browns to two victories. Weeden was re-inserted as the starter when Hoyer suffered a season-ending knee injury, but the 30-year-old lost his job again, this time to Campbell. Weeden passed for 5,116 yards and went 5-15 as a starter. He also became a target for Cleveland fan abuse, and his release will allow him to start fresh somewhere else. "First and foremost, the Browns would like to thank Brandon and his agent for being true professionals," new general manager Ray Farmer said. "The circumstances in which he found himself were not easy for him or the team. After discussions with Brandon and his agent, wed like to give him the ability to pursue other opportunities." Weedens release was quickly followed by the Browns cutting ties with Campbell, who was due a $250,000 roster bonus on Thursday. Campbell had some positive moments but not enough of them for the Browns, who signed the 32-year-old veteran as a free agent last March. "We appreciate Jasons contributions to the Browns in 2013," Farmer said. "Hes a respected veteran player in this league. We felt like at this time, early in the free-agency period, we would give him a better opportunity to move forward. We wish Jason the best in his future endeavours." As for their future, the Browns are expected to draft a quarterback in Mays draft. They own the No. 4 overall pick and its possible Texas A&Ms Johnny Manziel, Central Floridas Blake Bortles or Louisvilles Teddy Bridgewater could be available when the Browns are on the clock. However, they may want to wait and take a quarterback later in the draft to groom behind Hoyer. Soon after dumping Weeden and Campbell, the Browns welcomed Whitner, Dansby and Trufant, who beamed smiles as they posed for photos with new Browns coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer. The Browns entered free agency $49 million under the salary cap, but bit off a chunk by giving Whitner a four-year, $28 million deal and Dansby one worth $24 million over four years. Its a homecoming for Whitner, who grew up in Cleveland played at Ohio State. "Its not often you can play high school, college and in the NFL in the same state," said Whitner, who spent the past three years in San Francisco and is excited for a chance to spend more time with two young children who live in Cleveland. "I know the history of this city; I know the history of this football team. I know it recently hasnt been good, but I know with a lot of hard work, a lot of good leadership and a lot of good football, physical football, we can change this thing around." Farmer excused himself after introducing the players, saying "theres more work to be done." The Browns were interested in signing lock-down cornerback Darrelle Revis, but after he reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with New England, Farmer may turn his focus to the offence in the coming days. He signed Cincinnati slot receiver Andrew Hawkins to an offer sheet on Tuesday, and the Bengals have five days to match it or lose the speedy wideout. Also, the Browns still dont know what will happen with Pro Bowl centre Alex Mack. The team placed its transition tag on Mack last week, and now must wait to see if hes offered a contract by other teams. The Browns also are reportedly interested in running back Ben Tate, who rushed for 771 yards and four touchdowns with Houston last season. Cleveland has been in the market for a feature back since trading Trent Richardson to Indianapolis. Paul George Shoes Deals .ca. The NHL Play of the Year showdown kicks off with some slick moves going head-to-head with a combination of soft hands and endless patience. Cheap Paul George Shoes . Solomon Elimimian did not make the trip with the team after suffering what appeared to be a right leg injury in the teams regular season finale against the Calgary Stampeders. https://www.cheappaulgeorgeshoes.com/. 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Wholesale Paul George Shoes .Carla Fontes hadnt cut her hair since intermediate school, but her coach at Waiakea High School, Stan Haraguchi, thought the locks flowing below her waist were interfering with the sport.Juventus beat Palermo 2-0 Sunday to move three points clear at the top of Serie A and bring a disappointing week to a close.Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat trick as Napoli came from behind to defeat Hellas Verona 6-2, while Inter Milan won 1-0 at 10-man Cesena to alleviate some of the pressure on their respective managers.AC Milan drew 1-1 at home to Fiorentina in the evening match.Fernando Llorente scored his first goal of the season after Arturo Vidal had given Juventus the lead.Its a special day for me because its my first goal of the season and I couldnt wait to get it, Llorente said. Itll definitely help me a lot from now on to keep helping the team.Its not easy scoring from corners because the defenders are jostling you. I couldnt wait for a delivery like that to come my way to score and get off the mark.Juventus moved three points clear of Roma, which drew at Sampdoria on Saturday. Defending champion Juventus had seen its advantage cut after dropping its first points of the season against Sassuolo.Massimiliano Allegris team endured further disappointment when it fell to a second successive Champions League defeat at Olympiakos.Elsewhere, Genoa came back against 10-man Chievo Verona to ruin coach Rolando Marans debut, Udinese beat Atalanta 2-0, and Lazio deafeated Torino 2-1.Juventus dominated but failed to create any real opportunities until shortly after the half hour when Carlos Tevez surged forward on the counter to set up Vidal for an angled drive into the bottom corner.Llorente headed in Andrea Pirlos corner in the 64th minute to all but seal the match.Substitute Sebastian Giovinco saw a strike from outside the area crash off the post in the final minute.Napoli coach Rafa Benitez was feeling the pressure, and days earlier the team bus had been attacked by disgruntled fans following a 2-0 defeat to Young Boys in the Europa League.Matters went from bad to worse when Emil Hallfredsson gave Verona the lead after just 26 seconds, dedicating the goal to his father who died earlier this month.However, Marek Hamsik scored his first league goals of the season either side of halfttime to put Napoli in front.dddddddddddd Nico Lopez levelled for Verona but Higuain also got off the mark to restore the home sides advantage and completed his hat trick with a stoppage-time penalty after Hallfredsson fouled Dries Mertens.The Argentine thought he had completed his treble earlier on but had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside.Jose Callejon, who also hit the post late on, netted Napolis fourth goal.This victory has given an important sign, Napoli coach Rafa Benitez said. I liked almost everything tonight, I say almost because we can and will improve more.(Hamsik and Higuain) are two champions. Marek has shown that he can score and play well in any role. Gonzalo could have even scored four goals tonight. I have always had confidence in these guys and in this group. We can achieve important results this year too.In Cesena, Mauro Icardis penalty was enough to hand Inter a narrow victory — its second in seven matches in all competition.Cesena goalkeeper Nicola Leali was sent off on the half hour mark after giving away the spot kick by bringing down Rodrigo Palacio.Nigel de Jong headed Milan in front in the 26th minute but substitute Josip Ilicic levelled shortly after the hour mark, going on a mazy run before drilling into the bottom left corner from just outside the area.Chievo replaced Eugenio Corini with former club captain Maran on Sunday but was unable to avoid a sixth loss in eight matches.Ervan Zukanovic volleyed in Valter Birsas free kick to give Chievo a deserved lead nine minutes from halftime but Alessandro Matri nodded in the equalizer from close range in the 72nd minute.Moments later Ivan Radovanovic was sent off for a poor tackle on Andrea Bertolacci but Mauricio Pinilla saw his penalty saved by Francesco Bardi.Pinilla atoned for his error by heading in the winner six minutes from time.Udinese moved level with Sampdoria in third place after a magnificent curler from Antonio Di Natale early on and a Cyril Thereau strike.World Cup winner Miroslav Klose also scored his first league goal since March to secure Lazios fourth successive victory. 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