Kellen Winslow Rumors & News

In 2004, the Cleveland Browns claimed Kellen Winslow with the sixth overall pick. In 1957, they sued the sixth pick on Jim Brown. How will 2013 turnout? A look back at Cleveland's first-round drafting history, 1950-2012.

"Vertical" Nature, Origins The Air Coryell offense owes a debt to Sid Gilman, but the it took it's own course (and it's name) under coach Don Coryell with the San Diego Chargers. Emphasizing the Tight End as a downfield receiver, Coryell's San Diego Chargers teams were the home of hall of famers QB Dan Fouts, WR Charlie Joiner, and TE Kellen Winslow. Recognizing the talent of this trio, Coryell was unafraid to air the ball out. Fouts threw for 4,802 yards in 1981(!). The Air Coryell offense is often labeled a "vertical" offense because the coaches that run it tend to throw the ball ...

It appears that Kellen Winslow could be coming back to the NFC South. According to both Pat Yasinskas and Chris Wesseling, the Panthers are one of three teams interested in acquiring the veteran TE who last played in New England before asking to be released after just one game with the Patriots. If the Panthers were to sign Winslow, it would be as a #2 tight end behind Greg Olsen, as he wouldn't really offer much else to Carolina. His up and down career that has been mostly plagued by injuries means that he's probably looking for any offer that he can get, so he should come cheap enoug...