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| Height: 5-11 Weight: 245 Born: Aug 29, 1979, Atlanta, GA |
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July 30, 2008 Jamal Lewis is in amazing shape according to the Browns' website. He has checked in "lighter and looks even younger than he did last season." Our View:Lewis tallied 1300-plus yards a season ago on top of 11 touchdowns. He is consistently undervalued in drafts but should finish among the top-15 rushers with a healthy season. The Browns are a big threat through the air meaning teams will not be able to stack it in on the powerful back as they did when he played for the Ravens. Given that more and more teams are using a committee approach at the position, Lewis is one of the more reliable selections for a second running back on fantasy squads. |
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July 10, 2008 New concerns are arising in Cleveland with news that receiver Joe Jurevicius will be lost to yet another knee surgery, leading one AFC scout to express significant worry for the potential production of rusher Jamal Lewis , according to SI.com. Our View:The scout quoted in this SI column notes Jurevicius was one of the team's best blockers in efforts to move the ball down the field, and without him on the field, there could be a severe regression in that support this season. Those efforts were a significant contribution to Lewis' return to prominence last season, and with those blocks in question for Week 1 and beyond, this scout believes it may be wise to lower your expectations for Lewis as a yardage machine, at least until Jurevicius gets back on the field. |
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May 25, 2008 Jamal Lewis showed up in excellent physical condition and had a solid camp for the Browns, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Our View:The club is very optimistic about the 28-year old bruiser racking up another 1,000 yard campaign. He is coming off a strong 2007 season, as he broke loose for 1,304 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, along with 30 receptions for another 248 yards and two scores. He should rank as a safe fantasy prospect for 2008. |
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May 23, 2008 Jamal Lewis received a leading question regarding 2008 predictions on Thursday, and he answered boldly. "I think 1,400 or 1,500 yards is an understatement," Lewis informs the Canton Repository. "I'd like to get more than that. I think I can get more than that. Missing two games... I could have gotten more than that last year." Our View:It's worth noting again that Jamal simply didn't throw out numbers on his own. We'd expect him to be confident, but fantasy owners will be pleased if he can hit his 2007 numbers (1,304 rushing yards, nine scores) again in 2008. |
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February 26, 2008 Last week it was reported in the media that Cleveland RB Jamal Lewis signed a three-year deal with approximately $6 million in guaranteed money, but those figures were a little off, according to a report at ProFootballTalk.com. League insiders are suggesting the deal will pay Lewis $6.5 million during the first season and another $3.5 million in guaranteed money during 2009. Lewis started 15 games last season – posting 298 carries, 1304 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. |
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February 21, 2008 Jamal Lewis signed a 3-year deal to remain the Browns lead running back according to NFL.com. “I feel the future is extremely bright for this team and I’m excited to be a part of it for another three years. I said all year long that I wanted to get a long-term deal done to stay in Cleveland and it looks like with this new contract I will be able to finish my career as a Brown.” Lewis finished fifth in the NFL last season with 1304 yards, and his rough, up the middle running style plays well when the weather turns cold. Lewis also scored nine TD and figures to be a solid RB2 next season. |
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February 21, 2008 The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns and Jamal Lewis have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal. No word on whether the package is for two or three years. |
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February 21, 2008 Continued from a report on Wednesday, a contract agreement between the Browns and running back Jamal Lewis is imminent, Browns general manager Phil Savage told WTAM Thursday morning. The two sides are expected to sign a new pact in the next 24 hours. |
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February 20, 2008 GM Phil Savage is optimistic running back Jamal Lewis will be back for a second season. The Browns have offered the veteran tailback a two-year deal, according to the Plain Dealer, but Lewis' agent Mitch Frankel is fighting for a three-year package. Lewis has expressed an interest in finishing his career in Cleveland. |
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February 12, 2008 The Browns GM Phil Savage has several players he must consider re-signing or reworking their contracts, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Quarterback Derek Anderson prefers a six-year contract over the three-year deal proposed by the club. Running back Jamal Lewis wants at least three years while the Browns offered two. Both players are expected to be extended soon. |
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January 26, 2008 The Browns confirmed Friday that they have sent formal contract proposals to both Jamal Lewis and Derek Anderson, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. It's believed that Lewis received a two-year offer, while Anderson's is for three years. Both can become free agents at the end of February, though Anderson would be a restricted free agent. |
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January 20, 2008 The Browns have started to talk about a new deal for Jamal Lewis, the Akron Beacon-Journal reports. Lewis is coming off a 1,304-yard rushing season on a one-year, make-good contract. |