Archive Cleveland Browns 2011 Super Awesome In-Season Thread

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 9:56am

OBR's 53 man squad predictions...

http://cle.scout.com/2/1102201.html

Heckert supposedly will try to keep these quiet for as long as possible. Apparently Brian Smith (Notre Dame) didn't get the memo as he's tweeted that he made the squad.

EDIT: Apparently not....here's the first cuts. Need to drop 10 more, I believe...

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-waive-16-players/ed890f54-2f6a-48a5-8d3b-d2b5d2ca209d

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zach24oz

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Sep 3, 2011 11:29am

I thought that people liked Brandonn Braxton as a backup OL and thought he had a good chance to make the team? Other than that I guess none of those cuts disappoint me

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 11:39am

zach24oz;881477 wrote:I thought that people liked Brandonn Braxton as a backup OL and thought he had a good chance to make the team? Other than that I guess none of those cuts disappoint me

Was also a bit surprised with this. Was under the impression he was the only backup LT they had.

royal_k

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Sep 3, 2011 12:15pm

Very surprising...they must have their eye on another player they presume will be cut.

like_that

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Sep 3, 2011 1:27pm

BR1986FB;880844 wrote:I agree and I'm not trying to get all "anti-Hardesty" but he has to stay healthy first.

Might as well just change your name to CoA

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like_that

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Sep 3, 2011 1:32pm

Hb31187;881108 wrote:How long do you think they extend Hillis? Because RB's who look to make contact instead of avoid it tend to not have very long careers

BR1986FB;881365 wrote:I wouldn't give him a big (years) extension because with the way he plays, I could see him having a VERY short shelf life in the league. I'd extend him years, maybe 4, max.

Im hoping they offer him 3 years. If i was a GM of any team I would never offer a RB anything longer than 3 yrs.

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 5:31pm

like_that;881656 wrote:Im hoping they offer him 3 years. If i was a GM of any team I would never offer a RB anything longer than 3 yrs.

I meant to say "3 years, 4 years max."

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 5:42pm

jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel

#Browns Cut down deadline is 30 minutes away. Browns waiting until 9 p.m. to announce ther cuts. It has nothing to do with prime time.

jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel

#Browns They think waiting to announce their cuts gives them an edge. League sends out cut list to teams at 9.p.m. That's why Browns wait..

like_that

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Sep 3, 2011 6:04pm

BR1986FB;882036 wrote:jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel

#Browns Cut down deadline is 30 minutes away. Browns waiting until 9 p.m. to announce ther cuts. It has nothing to do with prime time.

jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel

#Browns They think waiting to announce their cuts gives them an edge. League sends out cut list to teams at 9.p.m. That's why Browns wait..

Don't see how that gives them an "edge," but alright. I like how they are doing anything to try to get an edge though. A for effort.

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 8:28pm

Lots of interesting names were cut today that may be of interest...

SportsAndLady

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Sep 3, 2011 8:45pm

Yeah saw brandon meriweather was released by the patriots..he's been in the pro bowl the last couple seasons

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 8:49pm

The Redskins had tried to trade (Artis) Hicks, and one of the teams they were talking to was the Cleveland Browns, according to the backup guard/tackle. But the two sides weren’t able to agree to terms, so Hicks will be released.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-get-down-to-53/2011/09/03/gIQAPA52zJ_blog.html

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 9:00pm

SportsAndLady;882382 wrote:Yeah saw brandon meriweather was released by the patriots..he's been in the pro bowl the last couple seasons

Brandon Meriweather is drawing a lot of interest from the #Cowboys, #Redskins, #Browns, #Raiders, & #Jets. Could be signed quickly.

I would expect Meriweather to take biggest $$$ deal possible. Don't forget, he hasn't made a ton of money (in #NFL terms). Last year 500k.

SportsAndLady

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Sep 3, 2011 9:42pm

[INDENT]@OfficialBrownsCleveland Browns [/INDENT]

The #Browns waived D. Alford, J. Brown, T. Clutts, A. Donald, Q. Porter, B. Sanford, J. Shaw, B. Smith and R. Windsor. B. Jackson to IR.

SportsAndLady

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Sep 3, 2011 9:43pm

BR1986FB;882398 wrote:Brandon Meriweather is drawing a lot of interest from the #Cowboys, #Redskins, #Browns, #Raiders, & #Jets. Could be signed quickly.

I would expect Meriweather to take biggest $$$ deal possible. Don't forget, he hasn't made a ton of money (in #NFL terms). Last year 500k.

This is good news for us. If we can spend some of that salary room we have on meriweather, I'd forgive Heckert for being so quiet during free agency

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 10:01pm

Looks like Brian Smith jumped the gun on announcing he made the squad.

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 10:07pm

Former Brown Eric Barton suspended 4 games by the NFL.

If this was for PED's, he needs a new supplier...

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zach24oz

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Sep 3, 2011 10:10pm

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6926320/nfl-teams-cut-get-53-man-roster-limit

Besides Meriweather, what other players do you think could be targets?

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BR1986FB

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Sep 3, 2011 10:16pm

zach24oz;882537 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6926320/nfl-teams-cut-get-53-man-roster-limit

Besides Meriweather, what other players do you think could be targets?

Artis Hicks & Donnie Avery.

hoops23

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Sep 3, 2011 10:31pm

Really hate that Brandon Jackson was placed on the IR.

Writerbuckeye

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Sep 3, 2011 11:44pm

BR1986FB;882558 wrote:Artis Hicks & Donnie Avery.

I don't see them going after a WR. I do see them getting at least one more LB.

Hb31187

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Sep 4, 2011 4:22am

BR1986FB;882558 wrote:Artis Hicks & Donnie Avery.

Avery got cut? That kinda shocks me, figured theyd keep him around, he could be a dangerous slot guy

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BR1986FB

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Sep 4, 2011 8:07am

Hb31187;882794 wrote:Avery got cut? That kinda shocks me, figured theyd keep him around, he could be a dangerous slot guy

My understanding is that he runs a 4.25? Dangerous, indeed.

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BR1986FB

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Sep 4, 2011 8:09am

Writerbuckeye;882727 wrote:I don't see them going after a WR. I do see them getting at least one more LB.

I wouldn't mind seeing Tavares Gooden (Ravens) brought in. Still young and would probably play a lot.

Pick6

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Sep 4, 2011 10:38am

Cant believe the Pats cut Meriweather. He injured or something?