Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar goes down memory lane & shares story on being released in 1993

The Browns intended for Kosar to serve as Gary Danielson's backup in Kosar's rookie season, but Danielson injured his shoulder in the fifth week. Kosar completed half of his passes in the team's run-oriented offense that year, and the team squeaked into the playoffs with an 8-8 record, losing to the Miami Dolphins in the divisional playoffs.
Danielson was injured again in the 1986 preseason. By the time Danielson healed and returned, however, Kosar had established himself as the Browns' permanent starter. In a new, passing-focused offense, Kosar threw for 3,854 yards and finished second in the league with 310 completions. The Browns took the top seed in the American Football Conference (AFC) with a 12-4 record. In the divisional playoffs against the New York Jets, Kosar threw for a then-playoff-record 489 yards (a record since eclipsed by Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII) in leading the Browns to a 23-20 comeback victory in double overtime. But the following week, John Elway's 98-yard drive in the AFC championship game kept the Browns out of the Super Bowl.
Kosar's most productive year statistically was 1987. In the strike-shortened season, he completed 62 percent of his passes for 3,033 yards and 22 touchdowns and led the AFC in quarterback rating. In an AFC championship rematch against Elway's Denver Broncos, Kosar threw for 356 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-33 loss.
Kosar spent most of the 1988 season sidelined with injuries but came back to throw for 3,533 yards in 1989. That year, the Browns advanced to the AFC championship for the third time in four years, losing again to the Broncos in Denver.
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[@Jon-fc2ss]

Bernie is such a sharp guy and it's awesome to see how he hasn't become complacent, just adapting and thriving. Certified Cleveland legend

[@crosstatt7441]

Bernie was one of the most memorable players in Cleveland Browns history.

[@dannyburch4973]

He looks good whatever you're doing keep it up Bernie Koser.

[@links5957]

it's great hearing Bernie Kosar in the show

[@christopherwall444]

Bernie Kosar..beloved Browns person/ player/ Legend

[@christopherwall444]

I 've never seen the AMAZING G Bush be so quiet and do the listening thing...respect to Bernie

[@christopherwall444]

I remember Bernie's Browns barely showing up for a Thanksgiving Day game..I think vs the Lions..will have to double check that

[@tedcasttv6253]

BERNIE BERNIE OHHHHH BERNIE HOW YOU CAN THROW SUPERBOWL!!!!

[@bigjt37]

Yeah Bill cutting Bernie, is still one of Bill's worst decisions to date. He's a had few cuts over the years, that aren't perfect, but to me, that was his worst. Bernie could've legit led us higher in '93. I legit have no doubts. Great to hear him talk about it tho, the memories. I freaking love that generation/years of Brown's teams. I've watched the Brown's since, no lie, I was about 4-5 years old; and my grandpa taught me the game from very young, and would get me watching it with him every week. He groomed me a legit Buckeye, Indians, and Brown's fan for life. 💙

[@dannyburch4973]

Cleveland's Own.

[@christopherwall444]

You always run the ball until the D shows it can stop it. Low risk..clock control....if we can not stop running backs getting 10+ yards with 3 downs..we are screwed

[@davidpetrie3793]

Wokeness infects many... Great QB...as for the rest, shut up.

[@tedcasttv6253]

Bernie don’t start with climate change tell me your a Biden guy an I’m done with you lol 😂

[@rccollins1456]

Yep, I am willing to bet that our "carbon footprint" is smaller than Bernie's.

[@basher5107]

It’s football stfu on politics!

[@gpickering6796]

Bernie love you, but you are not a climate expert, no one but God!!

[@Jon-fc2ss]

God really must hate south Florida then...

[@Another_Caesar]

Gimme a break