AFAIK those narrow straps are to prevent tendinopathy. By taking some of the load off the muscles and tendons near their attachment points they reduce the likelihood of tearing, particularly of the triceps tendon when falling on the hands. Physical therapists give these to the players to prevent lateral and medial epicondylitis and outright rupture injury and keep them in the game with less pain.Their only playoff appearance and loss in the last 14 years came in 2002, and ranks among the most frustrating and aggravating losses Browns fans ever witnessed. You may remember a one Kelly Holcomb at quarterback becoming only the third QB in the history of the league to throw from more than 400 yards in a 3633 loss in Pittsburgh. I won't recall the entire game here, because I'd have to step away from the computer..

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