[Grantland] Duane Browne Story told by Ephraim Salaam

Wow, can't imagine D. Brown literally crying after each game in the locker room because he felt so overwhelmed and outclassed by opposing players..amazing what a few years did. Now clearly among the best at his position.

 

He paid his dues, and now he is THE best LT in the Business...

 

Great story

 

Just wanted to say that I really miss the days of Salaam, Pitts, Weary and Hutchison.

 

. how are you going to tell that story about duane crying ? that's just wrong, yo.

 

Can't think of another LT I would want rather than DB right now. Would take him over Thomas, Clady or Long imo.

 

I'm sure that motivated him to become the player he is now. Some guys would have lost confidence and just thought they weren't good enough to make it in the NFL, or settled on being a decent backup.

I do remember the stories about Duane getting a "baptism by fire" and that rough opening schedule in '08.

 

Browne tho? sometimes i think you guys do this on purpose..

 

The story would have the same effect without including that he cried. That's not cool, imo.

 

i bet hes man enough to be okay with ppl knowing he cried

 

Not to me. I doubt most people think many of these players are human or care enough to get that worked up over getting beat like a drum, especially since they get paid. The part about him crying makes it even better because you know to what level he dropped but didn't give up. Hopefully Brown doesn't care because he's got nothing to be ashamed of.