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Quiz about The New Browns Clevelands Team
Quiz about The New Browns Clevelands Team

The New Browns: Cleveland's Team Quiz


This quiz deals with the new Cleveland Browns expansion team, which was created in Cleveland for the 1999 NFL season. Clevelanders have been happy to have their favorite team back in action, but everything hasn't been perfect. Enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by Castleton. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Castleton
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
135,162
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
2219
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who bought the new franchise for the Cleveland team? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was the first head coach of the new Browns? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Who was the first player selected by the Browns in the expansion draft? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who was the new Browns' first draft pick? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who has been the new Browns' top receiving threat? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What famous linebacker signed with the new Browns for their inaugural season, but never played a regular-season game for them? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who was the first new Brown to play in the Pro Bowl? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What rookie cornerback surprised everyone by stepping in and tying for the AFC lead in interceptions? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who became the 2nd head coach in new Browns' history ? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who was the new Browns' first round draft choice in 2002? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who were the Browns playing during the ugly "Beer Bottle" incident in 2001? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Who were the Browns playing in the infamous "Helmet Toss" game? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who caught a last-second, game-winning Hail Mary pass from Tim Couch against Jacksonville in 2002? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who did the Browns defeat at home in the last game of the 2002 regular season, helping to push them into their first playoff appearance? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who did the new Browns face in their first playoff game? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who bought the new franchise for the Cleveland team?

Answer: Al Lerner

Lerner bought the new team and paid for some of the new stadium, Cleveland Browns Stadium, which was constructed on the site of the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium. He died during the 2002-2003 season.
2. Who was the first head coach of the new Browns?

Answer: Chris Palmer

Palmer was an offensive minded coach. He was canned after 2 seasons after leading the team to a 5-27 record, replaced by Butch Davis. He in 2003, was the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans.
3. Who was the first player selected by the Browns in the expansion draft?

Answer: Jim Pyne

Pyne, an offensive lineman, was the first player in new Browns history. He suffered some injuries and never played much, and was later released.
4. Who was the new Browns' first draft pick?

Answer: Tim Couch

Couch, a record-setting quarterback from the University of Kentucky, has suffered many injuries in his career with the Browns, including ones to his thumb and a broken leg. He has been inconsistent, but he has provided some thrilling last-minute comebacks.
5. Who has been the new Browns' top receiving threat?

Answer: Kevin Johnson

The speedy and sure-handed Johnson quickly became Couch's favorite target because he is reliable and competitive. The receiver from Syracuse became the new Browns' first player to gain over 1,000 receiving yards in a season.
6. What famous linebacker signed with the new Browns for their inaugural season, but never played a regular-season game for them?

Answer: Chris Spielman

Spielman, a talented and respected veteran from Ohio State, signed with the team in 1999, but aggravated a spine injury in a preseason game and had to retire.
7. Who was the first new Brown to play in the Pro Bowl?

Answer: Jamir Miller

Miller played in the 2002 Pro Bowl after being among NFL leaders in sacks for the 2001-2002 season. He tore his Achilles' tendon in a 2002 preseason game, and missed the entire year. He retired officially after the 2003 season ended.
8. What rookie cornerback surprised everyone by stepping in and tying for the AFC lead in interceptions?

Answer: Anthony Henry

In the 2001-2002 season, Henry, from South Florida, snagged 10 interceptions despite not being in the starting lineup.
9. Who became the 2nd head coach in new Browns' history ?

Answer: Butch Davis

Davis left the University of Miami after their successful 2000-2001 season. He led the Browns to an improved 7-9 record in the 2001-2002 season, but he might have wanted to stay at Miami another year, as they went on to go undefeated and win the NCAA Championship.
10. Who was the new Browns' first round draft choice in 2002?

Answer: William Green

Green, a big strong running back from Boston College had a little trouble adjusting to the NFL at first, but he finished his rookie season on a strong note and he gives the Browns hope that a decent running attack will develop.
11. Who were the Browns playing during the ugly "Beer Bottle" incident in 2001?

Answer: Jacksonville

The Browns lost that game to the Jaguars, officially eliminating them from playoff contention. The fans threw plastic beer bottles and other debris onto the field to protest a controversial instant replay decision involving a fourth-down pass to Quincy Morgan.

Originally ruled a catch, the officials reviewed the play after another play had already been run, an unprecedented and obviously much-debated decision. The catch was overturned and the game was won by the Jags.
12. Who were the Browns playing in the infamous "Helmet Toss" game?

Answer: Kansas City

The Chiefs won the game 40-39 on a field goal. Linebacker Dwayne Rudd pulled off his helmet during the last play of the game, resulting in a penalty which allowed the Chiefs to get in range for the game-winning field goal.
13. Who caught a last-second, game-winning Hail Mary pass from Tim Couch against Jacksonville in 2002?

Answer: Quincy Morgan

In another crucial play reviewed by officials, Morgan was this time ruled to have made the acrobatic catch in the end zone, sealing the improbable win for the Browns.
14. Who did the Browns defeat at home in the last game of the 2002 regular season, helping to push them into their first playoff appearance?

Answer: Atlanta

The Browns defeated the Falcons in a hard-fought game in Cleveland Browns Stadium. They were led by William Green, who finally had his "breakout" game rushing the football. The game was not without cost, however, as starting QB Tim Couch suffered a broken leg and was lost for the playoffs.
15. Who did the new Browns face in their first playoff game?

Answer: Pittsburgh

The Browns faced off against their hated rivals the Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Led by backup QB Kelly Holcolmb, the Browns fell just short, as they were victim of a late comeback by Tommy Maddox and the Steelers. Holcolmb's gutsy performance, in which he had the 3rd-highest passing yardage in playoff history, fueled an already prominent quarterback controversy for the 2003-2004 season.
Source: Author Castleton

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