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Jeff recently relocated back to Cleveland after spending 10 years in the metro Washington, DC area. He follows Cleveland sports with a passion and is the Cleveland Browns Community Leader on Bleacher Report.

He finished tied for third in the 2008 Bleacher Report "NFL The Season" competition and was a finalist for the Bleacher Report 2008 NFL Writer of the Year.

Jeff loves feedback from any and all sources and can be reached at smirnoff.jeff@gmail.com or via his website, A Clevelander in Exile, at http://aclevelanderinexile.blogspot.com on Blogger.

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns is sacked by defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Browns-Broncos: Brownies Bomb in Denver, 27-6

Published about 1 month ago
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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Browns Table: 2009 Season Preview

Published 2 months ago
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 18: Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the New York Giants on August 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Browns' 2009 Can Not Be Judged By Wins Alone

Published 2 months ago
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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 15: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

For Mangini's Browns Its a Deja Vu Debut

Published 3 months ago
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Columbus OH (139),
Cleveland (139),
NFL (85),
Football (84),
Cleveland Browns (82),
Opinion (61),
MLB (54),
Cleveland Indians (53)

Jeff Poore commented on Eric Mangini and Cleveland Browns Ruining Brady Quinn's NFL Career
Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Eric Mangini: I Know What You're Doing.
Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Eric Mangini: I Know What You're Doing.
Jeff Poore commented on Butch Davis Helped Ignite Browns' Quarterback Troubles
Jeff Poore commented on Stay Classy, Ohio State

The Short List What Jeff thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Jim Brown, Bob Feller, Bernie Kosar, Mark Price, Charles Nagy, LeBron James, Victor Martinez, Kellen Winslow, Phil Dawson, Charles Barkley, Lou Gehrig, Otto Graham
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Coaches

Paul Brown, Marty Schottenheimer, Woodu Hayes, Jim Tressel, Mike Hargrove, Lenny Wilkins, Vince Lombardi
All Time Sports Moment

Hasn't happened yet. Cleveland needs to win something while I am alive first.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio - 56 game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Despite sending the Tribe into a tailspin in 1954. Better all around player.
Unitas or Montana?

Otto Graham
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. This from a Cavs fan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. No doubt.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus until Tiger passes him. Ultimately, it will be Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

The Intimidator. Petty may be a bit more iconic but I think Dale Sr. left more of an imprint on the sport.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten. I'm a homer. But it's nowhere near the best conference in football or basketball. In fact, it downright stinks right now.

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by Sean
10 months ago

Jeff,
You deserved the nomination. Great job this season!

What you don't deserve is having to put up with Eric Mangini....
by Sean
10 months ago

...and the winner is: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/102536-the-winner-of-the-bleacher-report-nfl-writer-of-the-year-award-is
by Sean
10 months ago

Jeff,

You've been nominated for the Bleacher Report NFL Writer of the Year award. Congratulations!

Make sure you cast your vote (presumably for yourself). :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/98619-vote-for-the-bleacher-report-nfl-writer-of-the-year-award

Keep up the good work!

-Sean
by Trey
11 months ago

nice work this week, you're still in it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93977-nfl-the-season-playoffs-semifinals
by Trey
11 months ago

Congratulations, you're a quarterfinalist in NFL The Season. Here's a link to to updated playoff bracket. Good luck this week!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/91107-nfl-the-season-playoffs-second-round
by Trey
about 1 year ago

Here's an update...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80909-nfl-the-season-standings-november-12
by Ray
about 1 year ago

Hey Jeff

I actually got around to writing a positive story for once, and about the Dolphins no less.

If you get time I'd love for you to check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/76824-story-of-the-nfl-year-dolphins-grow-up

Thanks,

Ray
by Isaac
about 1 year ago

Even though we like rival teams, I second that license plate.
by James
about 1 year ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73910-the-cowboys-believed-and-won-13-9-what-miracle-happened
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73403-is-it-just-me-or-is-the-nfl-doing-a-bad-job-of-protecting-players
Comment Please.
by David-S
about 1 year ago

Jeff, I'm thinking things have been happening that we haven't heard. They were shopping him around before this. They know how Rosenhaus does. He did it with T.O. and Shockey. First they're not being treated fairly, they make public statements that pi$$ off the organization. The idea is to make the team want rid of him so bad that they take less than he's worth. Then they tell the next team he was cheap so they deserve a BIG contract. We're going to see Rosenhaus barred within 2 years. I guarantee you that he's already talking to teams about K2 illegally. Everyone in the league knows he does this but no one's taken the trouble to deal with him.
by The Coop
about 1 year ago

Jeff - Very sorry, but I was out of town on business this week.

I'm happy to participate next week.

Go Browns!
by David-S
about 1 year ago

Jeff, I've been looking at some history and I think Rosenhaus tries to get his clients alienated from their team. The Terrell Owens thing started with him whining that Philly didn't recognize his 100 touchdown catch. He took it public and ended up out of Philly. Winslows going public and he's going to be out of Cleveland. Now Rosenhaus is free to negotiate some sick contract with whatever team ends up getting K2. In both cases, once they were suspended they started talking about how much they loved the team, city and fans. Rosenhaus is a weasel.
by Bob
about 1 year ago

Jeff,

First of all love the license plate, one of the best I've ever seen.

Second, I have a few articles you may like, if you have some time check them out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71623-lacking-heart-the-browns-need-a-fire

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71162-a-message-to-cubs-fans-stop-your-bitching-love-cleveland

Let me know what you think, thanks!

And keep up the good work, I'm liking reading your stuff!

Bob
by Phil
about 1 year ago

Jeff my brother, what hell is the skinny on the K2 stuff? From what I've heard, he's not being too much of a jerk, but has a genuine reason to be....so many staph infections....its unreal. What's going on over there?

When will Romeo just give Brady a shot...he CAN'T be any worse, and if he is, you can put DA back in...we just can't continue this utter ineptitude, its just so hard to watch. And the defense is actually making some plays.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on these ideas.
by Eddie
about 1 year ago

i absolutely hate your license plate, i tried but cant fit Browns Hater on one, lol

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