Ben Poulin

Ben Poulin

Joined: May 31, 2025

Ben is a Contributor at Factory of Sadness covering Cleveland Browns breaking news, history, and fandom. In addition to sports journalism, he also writes novels and short stories. He is an Army veteran, and when not writing, operates a vineyard.

Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) walks off the field during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Browns Forced to Consider Breakup With Veteran After OTAs

Jun 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski calls a play during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Browns Coach Could Be on the Hot Seat This Season

Oct 17, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before the game between the Browns and the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Former Browns QB Considered for Ring of Honor

Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) works out during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Browns Must Address $230 Million Elephant in QB Room

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) pushes for yards against cornerback Anthony Kendall (44) during practice at NFL minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]

Browns May Have Found a Hidden Gem in Hometown Hero

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) watches quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Quarterback the Browns Need to Trade Is Obvious (And It's Not Kenny Pickett)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) walks off the field after practice at NFL minicamp, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

New Browns WR Vows 2024 Disaster Won't Happen Again

Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Fantasy Owners Should Stay Away from Browns Playmaker

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) tries to make a catch but drooped the ball against th Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Week 7 game at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland October 20, 2024. The Bengals won 21-14.

Browns Veteran Set to Rob Cleveland Blind This Season

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) chats with quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) and quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during practice at NFL minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]

Browns QB Starts Off Cleveland's Minicamp With a Bang

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads off the field after the first day of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Browns Fans Have Nothing to Worry About With Ridiculous Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors

May 9, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) runs with the ball during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Browns Rookie Is the Ultimate Sleeper in Fantasy Football Next Season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Cleveland Browns during their football game on Saturday December 25, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

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Aaron Rodgers' Arrival Complicates Browns' Chances in the AFC North

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) is all smiles as he reflects on his first day of practice during a press conference before day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Browns Not Given Much of a Chance in End-of-Season Awards by Betting Markets

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Kenny Pickett, left, Dillon Gabriel, center, and Joe Flacco warm up during an NFL practice at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Odd Man Out in Browns QB Room Is Obvious

Browns Disrespected by Oddsmakers Ahead of 2025 Season