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Karlos Dansby, starting linebacker for the playoff-bound Cleveland Browns (we are calling it early; Browns are going to the Super Bowl!*), has launched his own men’s grooming line, Montez Renault. Because when you knock people out for a living, you need your skin to be soft. We got him on the phone to ask about how the Pittsburgh Steelers smell and what Johnny Manziel puts in his hair.

So you’re doing a men’s grooming lineis face moisturizer part of the NFL culture?

We’re supposed to be warriors. A barbarian-like atmosphere. But you’d be surprised how these guys are into keeping their hair up, keeping their skin looking good.

Who’s the most worried about their hair on the Browns?

Hmmm. Who always has their hair did, always talking about their hair? OK. I’d have to say Paul Kruger. He got the golden locks.

So who’s the dirtiest guy on the team? Who needs some Montez Renault in his life?

Man you’re gonna put me on the spot like that? I can’t say my D-linemen because I need them to keep guys off of me.

Blame it on the punter. You got that new guy from San Francisco.

OkayJohnson Bademosi. Our special teams specialist.

Is he a little ashy?

I wouldn’t say he’s ashy. But he’s into skincare.

Coach Mike Pettine’s whole thing is play like a Brown. How do you smell like a Brown? Is Montez Renault fruity? Spicy?

It’s not too fruity, it’s not super spicy. It’s a real clean scent.

Let’s get concretedoes it smell more like a football or some grass?

Ha! I’ll just say it smells like spring.

Who uses it on the team?

Everybody! I gave some to (wide receiver) Dwayne Bowe and he was like,man. (Linebacker) Chris Kirksy always asks me questions.Can I use moisturizer in the shower?I said no, man!When you get out of the shower, then apply the moisturizer to your face. I also gave some stuff to Kevin Durant, and he saidI don’t know what you guys have in there but it got my skinglowing.

Of anyone you’ve played with, who takes the longest to get ready?

Me! I take forever to get ready man. I have to be dialedin, Ihaveto be dialed in. Lotion, moisturizer on my face, make sure my hair looks halfway decent, make sure I got enough oil just on my skin.

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