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Article: Rookie Wimbley turns up heat: Linebacker from Florida State tops Browns in sacks.

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October 6, 2006
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Byline: James Walker

Oct. 6--BEREA, Ohio -- Browns coach Romeo Crennel doesn't like to start rookies. They make too many mistakes, he has often said. But Kamerion Wimbley, a rookie linebacker from Florida State, has become a staple in Cleveland's defense just a month into the season. Wimbley leads the Browns with three sacks in four games. He had two sacks last week in the win over Oakland. Wimbley is on pace for 12 sacks, which would be the Browns' secondhighest total since Jamir Miller's 13 in 2001.

Wimbley got his first start in the second game after veteran Willie McGinest suffered a calf injury. Wimbley played well, with three tackles and a sack, ...

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