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Where kickers are only as good as there last kick, and only high profile position players are scrutinized for holding out for new contracts. For the second year in a row, Browns kicker Phil Dawson is threatening a holdout.

CLEVELAND -- Browns kicker Phil Dawson skipped the first day of organized team activities in what could be a statement about wanting a contract extension. Dawson, a 12th-year pro, also sat out some OTAs last season in what was believed to be a contract issue. Dawson, the Browns' second-leading all-time scorer, is in the last year of his contract. He sat out five games with a calf injury last season, but returned for the final nine games, making six field goals in the last two outings.
--Mary Kay Cabot

Now Phil Dawson has 1 year left and $1 million left on his existing contract.  He has been with the Browns since there rebirth in '99 when being signed as an undrafted free agent from Texas University.  Aside from the '99 & '06 season Phil has been money.  The man is 35 but we have seen others kick well into there 40's.

However since his recent holdout, the Browns have signed ex Cowboys-49ers-Redskins-Cowboys (yes twice) Shaun Suisham.

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent kicker Shaun Suisham(notes).
With veteran Phil Dawson(notes) skipping the team's voluntary workouts in an apparent contract dispute, the Browns signed Suisham, who spent last season with Dallas and Washington. Suisham made 20 of 24 field goals last season.
He was cut by the Redskins after missing a 23-yard attempt in a game the Redskins lost to New Orleans in overtime. He also missed from 39 and 50 yards in a 7-6 loss to Dallas, which later signed him.
Dawson, the second-leading scorer in Cleveland history, has been seeking a new contract from the Browns for a few years. He also sat out last season's OTAs.--The Associated Press

Now each offseason the Browns always carry extra players at every position when training camp begins.  You never know when you might find a diamond in the rough.  Remember some guy who wears #16?

But how can a team not take a look at restructuring a players contract who can do things like this....




Finally, as some of you may have forgotten about Shaun "take a look at my A-K 47 in my suitcase" Rogers.  Whats going on with him?  He did show for OTA's this week.  Mangini can't be happy with his off the field incident this offseason (since not much happened on the field and he ended the season on I.R.).  Much was speculated that the Browns front office wanted to move the 350lb DT before the draft. Apparently no takers. What may happen if Suge Knights protege gets suspended for a few games by the team/NFL for violating the players conduct policy?
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